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Abbe Burt
Elected townwide · 1 term in this record
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Record at a glance · 2022–2023 Board
How these numbers work
- Counted from the official minutes, for 2022–2023 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Burt as present or absent at the start.
- Only votes the minutes record member by member are counted. Voice votes and votes given only as a count (for example 6-3 with no names) are not.
- Percentages are shown only when there are at least 10 meetings or votes to count.
- A split vote is one where at least one member voted yes and another voted no. “In the minority” means on the side with fewer votes; ties are not counted.
- “Whole board” combines every member’s record for the same term.
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Attendance
At the start of 12 of 13 Select Board meetings in 2022–2023 Board.
Missed
- Apr 25, 2023 · Regular: Absent
Every meeting (13)
- May 8, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Apr 25, 2023 · Regular: Absent
- Apr 19, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Apr 12, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Mar 29, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Mar 22, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Mar 15, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Mar 8, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Feb 22, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Feb 15, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Feb 8, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jan 30, 2023 · Joint: Present
- Jan 25, 2023 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2022–2023 Board
Mar 8Approve the relocation of First FridayMotion: approve the relocation of First FridayFailed 1–2 · Burt: No
March 8, 2023: Approve the relocation of First Friday
Approve the relocation of First Friday
Voted: No
Yes: CutrerNo: Burt, Cahill
From the minutes
“Cahill made the motion to approve the relocation of First Friday Roll Call Vote. Cahill Ney, Burt Ney, Cutrer Aye. The vote was 1 in favor, 2 opposed, and 0 abstained. ADMINISTRATIVE SESSION AND POSSIBLE VOTES Gift Acceptance, Douglas Bardwell, Bottom Survey Lake Tashmoo Dinghy .” (Motion: Cahill, second: Cutrer)
Feb 22Burt to serve on the Water resources committee until…Motion: Burt to serve on the Water resources committee until a member…Passed 2–0 · Burt: Not recorded
February 22, 2023: Burt to serve on the Water resources committee until a member at large is appointed
Burt to serve on the Water resources committee until a member at large is appointed
The minutes record 2 in favor, 0 opposed and 1 abstained with 3 members present but do not say who voted which way; individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Cahill nominated Burt to serve on the Water resources committee until a member at large is appointed Roll Call Vote. The vote was 2 in favor, 0 opposed, and 1 abstained. ADMINISTRATIVE SESSION One-Day Alcohol License- Martha's Vineyard Museum, March 10, 2023 Special Events Martha's Vineyard Museum-March 10, 2023, Craft Workshop One-Day Alcohol License- Martha's Vineyard Museum, March 11, 2023 .” (Motion: Cahill, second: Cutrer)
Jan 30Recommeng to the Select Board that the housing committee…Motion: recommeng to the Select Board that the housing committee consists of…Passed 5–0 · Burt: Not recorded
January 30, 2023 (Joint meeting): Recommeng to the Select Board that the housing committee consists of 7 members, one from planning board, one from Dukes County Regional Housing Authority and five at large. Ms
Recommeng to the Select Board that the housing committee consists of 7 members, one from planning board, one from Dukes County Regional Housing Authority and five at large. Ms
The minutes record 5 in favor, 0 opposed and 0 abstained with 3 members present, so one member’s vote is not recorded; individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Burt made the motion to recommeng to the Select Board that the housing committee consists of 7 members, one from planning board, one from Dukes County Regional Housing Authority and five at large. Ms Roll Call Vote. The vote was 5 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. 2023 Annual Town Meeting Warrant Articles Mr. Seidman explained that the warrant article is for technical services which is anything but minutes taking. Mr. Cahill asked what is technical services? Mr. Capoccia responded that it.” (Motion: Burt)
Jan 25RE-ORGANIZATION OF BOARD OFFICERS — nominate member Cutrer asMotion: nominate member Cutrer asPassed 2–0 · Burt: Not recorded
January 25, 2023: RE-ORGANIZATION OF BOARD OFFICERS — nominate member Cutrer as
Nominate member Cutrer as
The minutes record 2 in favor, 0 opposed and 1 abstained with 3 members present but do not say who voted which way; individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Cahill made a motion to nominate member Cutrer as Chair Roll Call Vote. The vote was 2 in favor, 0 opposed, and 1 abstained. .” (Motion: Cahill, second: Burt)
Jan 25RE-ORGANIZATION OF BOARD OFFICERS — nominate member Cahill asMotion: nominate member Cahill asPassed 2–0 · Burt: Not recorded
January 25, 2023: RE-ORGANIZATION OF BOARD OFFICERS — nominate member Cahill as
Nominate member Cahill as
The minutes record 2 in favor, 0 opposed and 1 abstained with 3 members present but do not say who voted which way; individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Burt made a motion nominate member Cahill as Vice-Chair Roll Call Vote. The vote was 2 in favor, 0 opposed, and 1 abstained. .” (Motion: Burt, second: Cutrer)
Jan 25Nominate member Burt as ClerkMotion: nominate member Burt as ClerkPassed 2–0 · Burt: Not recorded
January 25, 2023: Nominate member Burt as Clerk
Nominate member Burt as Clerk
The minutes record 2 in favor, 0 opposed and 1 abstained with 3 members present but do not say who voted which way; individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Cahill made a motion to nominate member Burt as Clerk Roll Call Vote. The vote was 2 in favor, 0 opposed, and 1 abstained. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES December 7, 2022 .” (Motion: Cahill, second: Cutrer)
Votes with no disagreement (58)
From the Tisbury Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center. We check every vote against the members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: The Martha’s Vineyard Times: Roy Cutrer and James Rogers (2021); John Cahill (2020, from the meeting video); Christina Colarusso (courtesy of Ms. Colarusso, 2026).
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