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Larry Gomez
Elected townwide · 3 terms in this record
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Board years
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 Gomez 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 10 of 13 Select Board meetings in 2022–2023 Board.
Missed
- Jul 27, 2022 · Regular: Absent
- Jul 25, 2022 · Regular: Absent
- Jul 13, 2022 · Regular: Absent
Every meeting (13)
- Sep 28, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Sep 20, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Sep 14, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Sep 2, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Aug 30, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Aug 24, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Aug 10, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Aug 5, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jul 27, 2022 · Regular: Absent
- Jul 25, 2022 · Regular: Absent
- Jul 13, 2022 · Regular: Absent
- Jun 22, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jun 16, 2022 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2022–2023 Board
Sep 28Not exercise the towns option to purchase the property…Motion: not exercise the towns option to purchase the property under Chapter…Passed 2–0 · Gomez: Not recorded
September 28, 2022: Not exercise the towns option to purchase the property under Chapter 61B section 9
Not exercise the towns option to purchase the property under Chapter 61B section 9
The minutes record 2 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
“Member Cahill made a motion to not exercise the towns option to purchase the property under Chapter 61B section 9. Vice- Roll Call Vote. The vote was 2 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Vineyard Power Letter of Support Mr. Deon Alley explained he is working on moving the community toward energy efficiency programs. The letter is in support of Vineyard Power to join a program with Mass Save a Community First Part.” (Motion: Cahill, second: Cutrer)
Sep 28For a letter of support for Vineyard Power as…Motion: for a letter of support for Vineyard Power as presented in…Passed 2–0 · Gomez: Not recorded
September 28, 2022: For a letter of support for Vineyard Power as presented in the packet
For a letter of support for Vineyard Power as presented in the packet
The minutes record 2 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
“Member Cahill made a motion for a letter of support for Vineyard Power as presented in the packet. Vice- Roll Call Vote. The vote was 2 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Special Event Application-Martha's Vineyard Museum- New Exhibit Celebration- October 28, 2022 One Day Alcohol License-Martha's Vineyard Museum October 28, 2022 .” (Motion: Cahill, second: Cutrer)
Sep 28Approve Special Event and One-day Alcohol LicenseMotion: approve Special Event and One-day Alcohol LicensePassed 2–0 · Gomez: Not recorded
September 28, 2022: Approve Special Event and One-day Alcohol License
Approve Special Event and One-day Alcohol License
The minutes record 2 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
“Member Cahill made a motion to approve Special Event and One-day Alcohol License. Vice- Roll Call Vote. The vote was 2 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Common Victualler License- West Chop Club, 162 Iroquois Ave Common Victualler License-Wolf Gang Inc, 45 Beach Road .” (Motion: Cahill, second: Cutrer)
Sep 28Approve Common Victualler Licenses for West Chop Club and…Motion: approve Common Victualler Licenses for West Chop Club and Wolf Gang…Passed 2–0 · Gomez: Not recorded
September 28, 2022: Approve Common Victualler Licenses for West Chop Club and Wolf Gang Inc
Approve Common Victualler Licenses for West Chop Club and Wolf Gang Inc
The minutes record 2 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
“Member Cahill made a motion to approve Common Victualler Licenses for West Chop Club and Wolf Gang Inc. Vice- Roll Call Vote. The vote was 2 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Beach Road Restaurant request for early closing Mr. Grande explained the closure is due to needed repairs and staffing issues. The notification is required by Tisbury Alcohol regulations and the dates need to be stated. Ms. Mary .” (Motion: Cahill, second: Cutrer)
Sep 28The Board is in acceptance of the Letter from…Motion: the Board is in acceptance of the Letter from Beach RoadPassed 2–0 · Gomez: Not recorded
September 28, 2022: The Board is in acceptance of the Letter from Beach Road
The Board is in acceptance of the Letter from Beach Road
The minutes record 2 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
“Member Cahill made a motion that the Board is in acceptance of the Letter from Beach Road. Vice- Roll Call Vote. The vote was 2 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. COMMITTEE AND DEPARTMENTS REPORTS AND REQUESTS Department of Public Works- Local Drop Off hours change Page 3 of 5 Mr. Kirk Metell is requesting an hour operation change at the LDO which will help with coverage and will provide a.” (Motion: Cahill, second: Cutrer)
Sep 28Accept the proposed hours of operation with the condition…Motion: accept the proposed hours of operation with the condition to review…Passed 2–0 · Gomez: Not recorded
September 28, 2022: Accept the proposed hours of operation with the condition to review the hours on or before six months
Accept the proposed hours of operation with the condition to review the hours on or before six months
The minutes record 2 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
“Member Cahill made the motion to accept the proposed hours of operation with the condition to review the hours on or before six months. Vice- Roll Call Vote. The vote was 2 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Martha's Vineyard Commission- Climate Action Plan Elizabeth Durkee presented the Climate action Plan for the island. This is a 20-year plan. She explained there was a lot of community input and many events. The Plan has six secti.” (Motion: Cahill, second: Cutrer)
Sep 28Set the November 8, 2022, State Election in Person…Motion: set the November 8, 2022, State Election in Person Early Voting…Passed 2–0 · Gomez: Not recorded
September 28, 2022: Set the November 8, 2022, State Election in Person Early Voting dates, times and location as follows: Saturday, October 22, 2022, 12:00pm to 4:00pm Monday, October 24, 2022, through Friday…
Set the November 8, 2022, State Election in Person Early Voting dates, times and location as follows: Saturday, October 22, 2022, 12:00pm to 4:00pm Monday, October 24, 2022, through Friday October 28, 2022, 12:00pm to 4:00pm. Monday, October 31, 2022, through Thursday November 3, 2022, 12:00pm to 4:00pm. Saturday, October 29, 2022, and Friday November 4, 2022, 9:00am to 5:00pm All Early Voting to take place at the Town's polling location at the Emergency Services Facility, 215 Spring St
The minutes record 2 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
“Member Cahill made the motion to set the November 8, 2022, State Election in Person Early Voting dates, times and location as follows: Saturday, October 22, 2022, 12:00pm to 4:00pm Monday, October 24, 2022, through Friday October 28, 2022, 12:00pm to 4:00pm. Monday, October 31, 2022, through Thursday November 3, 2022, 12:00pm to 4:00pm. Saturday, October 29, 2022, and Friday November 4, 2022, 9:00am to 5:00pm All Early Voting to take place at the Town's polling location at the Emergency Services Facility, 215 Spring St. Vice- Roll Call Vote. The vote was 2 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained..” (Motion: Cahill)
Sep 28Appoint Martha Hudson to serve as election worker until…Motion: appoint Martha Hudson to serve as election worker until June 30",…Passed 2–0 · Gomez: Not recorded
September 28, 2022: Appoint Martha Hudson to serve as election worker until June 30", 2023
Appoint Martha Hudson to serve as election worker until June 30", 2023
The minutes record 2 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
“Member Cahill made the motion to appoint Martha Hudson to serve as election worker until June 30", 2023. Vice- Roll Call Vote. The vote was 2 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Wastewater-Flow increase application- S&S Kitchenette, 48 Main Street- No action taken. Previously addressed. MEETING MINUTES September 14, 2022 .” (Motion: Cahill, second: Cutrer)
Aug 24The motion as presentedMotion: the motion as presentedPassed 2–0 · Gomez: Not recorded
August 24, 2022: The motion as presented
The motion as presented
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
“Member Gomez moved the motion as presented Roll Call Vote. The vote was 2 in favor, 0 opposed, and 1 abstained. APPOINTMENTS Crossing Guard- Cheryl Pinkham, Rita Reynolds, Steve Nichols, Cristina Whitney .” (Motion: Gomez, second: Cahill)
Aug 10Approve the Mooring fee abatement for Michael Strada of…Motion: approve the Mooring fee abatement for Michael Strada of $153.00Passed 2–0 · Gomez: Not recorded
August 10, 2022: Approve the Mooring fee abatement for Michael Strada of $153.00
Approve the Mooring fee abatement for Michael Strada of $153.00
The minutes record 2 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
“Member Cahill made a motion to approve the Mooring fee abatement for Michael Strada of $153.00. Vice- Roll Call Vote. The vote was 2 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Page 1of 4 Shellfish Department Request to transfer $4,788.10 from the Shellfish Trust Mr. Grande explained the transfer is to be used for crab traps, sinking line and tools from Ketcham Supply Co Inc. .” (Motion: Cahill, second: Cutrer)
Votes with no disagreement (71)
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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