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May 22, 2024
8 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Jessica Miller, Skipper Manter, Cynthia Mitchell
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the minutes of May 15, 2024
Approve the minutes of May 15, 2024
From the minutes
“Skipper moved to approve the minutes of May 15, 2024. Cindy seconded. The roll call vote was unanimous in favor. Assistant Treasurer/Collector Appointment: Kathy told the board there were 11 applicants, of those 4 were interviewed. She said it was nice to have such a great pool of applicants a.” (Motion: Manter, second: Mitchell)
Appoint Jade Bennett to the position of Assistant Treasurer/Collector for a three year term effective June 5, 2024
Appoint Jade Bennett to the position of Assistant Treasurer/Collector for a three year term effective June 5, 2024
From the minutes
“Skipper moved to appoint Jade Bennett to the position of Assistant Treasurer/Collector for a three year term effective June 5, 2024. Cindy seconded. The roll call vote was unanimous in favor. Event Permit – Yoga @ the Grange, 8 Weeks Mondays from 8-9 am beginning 6/17/24..” (Motion: Manter, second: Mitchell)
Approve Yoga at the Grange as described
Approve Yoga at the Grange as described
From the minutes
“Skipper moved to approve Yoga at the Grange as described. Cindy seconded. The roll call vote was unanimous in favor. Request for Assistance from the MV Commission: The Board agreed by consensus to send the letter drafted by Jen asking for help with regulations for the Short Term Rental bylaw Softs.” (Motion: Manter, second: Mitchell)
Open clam season effective 5/23/24, season will remain open until September date to be determined
Open clam season effective 5/23/24, season will remain open until September date to be determined
From the minutes
“Skipper moved to open clam season effective 5/23/24, season will remain open until September date to be determined. Cindy seconded. The roll call vote was unanimous in favor. WTPD Appointments Shernan Bowlin and Dwayne “Samuel” Koohy”:.” (Motion: Manter, second: Mitchell)
Appoint Shernan Bowlin and Dwayne “Samuel” Koohy as Community Service Officers at Grade 2 Step 1 for three years
Appoint Shernan Bowlin and Dwayne “Samuel” Koohy as Community Service Officers at Grade 2 Step 1 for three years
From the minutes
“Skipper moved to appoint Shernan Bowlin and Dwayne “Samuel” Koohy as Community Service Officers at Grade 2 Step 1 for three years. Cindy seconded. The roll call vote was unanimous in favor. Facilities Manager Position: Jess said the subject has come up before, and came up at town meeting. She said there are a lot of projects in town and it seems like it may be time to.” (Motion: Manter, second: Mitchell)
Approve the town picnic on
Approve the town picnic on
From the minutes
“Cindy moved to approve the town picnic on June 2nd pending sign offs from the appropriate people. Skipper seconded. The roll call vote was unanimous in favor. Outdoor Dining Extension – Creation of Policy: Skipper said that he wasn’t in favor of allowing outdoor dining if the special permit didn’t allow it. Jen noted the law was written t.” (Motion: Mitchell)
Support the request to allow the wires overhead with the understanding a request will be made a later date to underground them if possible
Support the request to allow the wires overhead with the understanding a request will be made a later date to underground them if possible
The minutes record this vote without a count or names, so only the result is shown.
From the minutes
“Cindy moved to support the request to allow the wires overhead with the understanding a request will be made a later date to underground them if possible.. Skipper seconded. The roll call vote was JM & CM in favor, SM opposed. Notice of Responsibility – WT Landfill PFAS: Jen explained that the town had received notice after PFAS was found in a well near the landfill. She said that Wilcox and Bar.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Manter)
Adjourn the meeting at 5:44
Adjourn the meeting at 5:44
From the minutes
“Skipper moved to adjourn the meeting at 5:44. Jess seconded. The roll call vote was unanimous in favor..” (Motion: Manter, second: Miller)
From the West Tisbury Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Document Center. We check every vote against the members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Jessica Miller: from The Martha’s Vineyard Times (April 2026 candidates forum, photo by Eunki Seonwoo). No photo found yet for Skipper Manter or Cynthia Mitchell; they show initials. Skipper Manter (courtesy West Tisbury Police, 2018 promotion photo) and Cynthia Mitchell (April 2022), The Martha’s Vineyard Times.
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