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May 14, 2025
7 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Cynthia Mitchell, Skipper Manter, Jessica Miller
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Move to approve the minutes from May 7th, 2025, and
Move to approve the minutes from May 7th, 2025, and
From the minutes
“Mr. Manter made a motion to move to approve the minutes from May 7th, 2025, and Ms. Miller seconded. Ms. Mitchell asked if there were any changes or corrections. Mr. Manter answered yes in the section about the line-item transfer; I want it to reflect that I objected to the process, not just the use of funds. Ms. Miller also pointed out Donna is incorrectly identified as the superintendent. She's the principal, and Ms. Mitchell wasn’t the only one signing the LDA—it's the three of them. With those corrections noted, Ms. Mitchell called for a vote. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Miller – Aye, Mr. Manter – Aye, Ms. Mitchell - Aye. Minutes approved with corrections unanimously (3–0). New Business Shellfish Constable Responsibilities/Appointment Status Ms. Rand stated that after.” (Motion: Manter, second: Miller)
Move to accept his resignation with appreciation for his 14 years of service, and
Move to accept his resignation with appreciation for his 14 years of service, and
From the minutes
“Mr. Manter made a motion to move to accept his resignation with appreciation for his 14 years of service, and Ms. Miller seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Miller – Aye, Mr. Manter – Aye, Ms. Mitchell - Aye. The motion passed unanimously (3–0). Following Mr. Gale’s resignation, Ms. Miller asked whether it was effective immediately. Ms. Rand confirmed tha.” (Motion: Manter, second: Miller)
Appoint Will Diamond as the acting Shellfish Constable until the Shellfish Committee meets and finalizes its recommendation, and
Appoint Will Diamond as the acting Shellfish Constable until the Shellfish Committee meets and finalizes its recommendation, and
From the minutes
“Mr. Manter made a motion to appoint Will Diamond as the acting Shellfish Constable until the Shellfish Committee meets and finalizes its recommendation, and Ms. Miller seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Miller – Aye, Mr. Manter – Aye, Ms. Mitchell - Aye. The motion passed unanimously (3–0). Cemetery Regulations – Green Burial & Grave Digging The Board discussed a request from Joyce and Stephen Maxner.” (Motion: Manter, second: Miller)
Appoint Greg Orcutt to the MVYPS Regionalization Subcommittee, and
Appoint Greg Orcutt to the MVYPS Regionalization Subcommittee, and
From the minutes
“Mr. Manter made a motion to appoint Greg Orcutt to the MVYPS Regionalization Subcommittee, and Ms. Miller seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Miller – Aye, Mr. Manter – Aye, Ms. Mitchell - Aye. The motion passed unanimously (3–0). The event permit discussion resumed: Ms. Mitchell recognized the event’s good intentions but emphasized it was.” (Motion: Manter, second: Miller)
Appoint Alex Salop (who volunteered to serve) to the Energy Committee, and
Appoint Alex Salop (who volunteered to serve) to the Energy Committee, and
From the minutes
“Mr. Manter made a motion to appoint Alex Salop (who volunteered to serve) to the Energy Committee, and Ms. Miller seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Miller – Aye, Mr. Manter – Aye, Ms. Mitchell - Aye. The motion passed unanimously (3–0). Police Chief Job Search Ms. Rand stated that the current job description was dated and that Chief Matt Mincone.” (Motion: Manter, second: Miller)
Approve the Floating Pier Permit Request and
Approve the Floating Pier Permit Request and
Yes: Miller, MitchellAbstained: Manter
From the minutes
“Ms. Miller motioned to approve the Floating Pier Permit Request and Ms. Mitchell seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Miller – Aye, Ms. Mitchell - Aye. Mr. Manter Abstained The motion passed (2–0). Time will be reserved for topics the chair did not reasonably anticipate None Old Business None Correspondence Gov. Heal.” (Motion: Miller, second: Mitchell)
Move to adjourn, and
Move to adjourn, and
From the minutes
“Mr. Manter made a motion to move to adjourn, and Ms. Miller seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Miller – Aye, Mr. Manter – Aye, Ms. Mitchell - Aye. The motion passed unanimously (3–0). Meeting Adjourned at 5:45 p.m..” (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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