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July 2, 2025
6 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Skipper Manter, Jessica Miller, Cynthia Mitchell
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve all three sets of minutes, and
Approve all three sets of minutes, and
From the minutes
“Mr. Manter made a motion to approve all three sets of minutes, and Mr. Manter seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Miller – Aye, Mr. Manter – Aye, Ms. Mitchell - Aye. The motion passed unanimously (3–0). New Business Building Inspector Vacation Time Buy-out Ms. Mitchell introduced the following agenda item: a requ.” (Motion: Manter)
Approve the request to buy back 80 hours of vacation time from the fiscal year 25 budget, and
Approve the request to buy back 80 hours of vacation time from the fiscal year 25 budget, and
From the minutes
“Mr. Manter made a motion to approve the request to buy back 80 hours of vacation time from the fiscal year 25 budget, and Ms. Miller seconded the motion. Discussion: Mr. Manter inquired whether paying this after the close of the fiscal year was allowed, and Ms. Joiner explained there was a pay period spanning both fiscal years, so authorizing the payment now was acceptable and would be processed correctly. Ms. Mitchell called for a vote. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Miller – Aye, Mr. Manter – Aye, Ms. Mitchell - Aye. The motion passed unanimously (3–0). 1 day Beer & Wine – Circuit Arts, Grange, 7/18 & 8/9, 7-10 pm, Bluegrass concert 1 day Beer & Wine – Preservati.” (Motion: Manter, second: Miller)
Approve both one-day beer and wine license applications, and
Approve both one-day beer and wine license applications, and
From the minutes
“Mr. Manter made a motion to approve both one-day beer and wine license applications, and Ms. Miller seconded the motion. Discussion: Ms. Miller raised a concern about the timing of Circuit Arts’ events, noting that the town’s bylaw prohibits alcohol service beyond 10:00 PM and recommending that the last call be set at 9:30 PM to ensure compliance and allow orderly closing. Mr. Ditchfield confirmed the events would likely end around 9:00 PM anyway, agreeing the suggestion was reasonable. Mr. Manter amended his motion to specify that alcohol sales would cease at 9:30 PM for Circuit Arts events, and Ms. Miller seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Miller – Aye, Mr. Manter – Aye, Ms. Mitchell - Aye. The motion passed unanimously (3–0). Old Business Outdoor Dining Request – Process Issue Ms. Rand began by explaining her oversight. After the Board.” (Motion: Manter, second: Miller)
Authorize hiring Aponte & Aponte for interim treasurer services for up to 12 months at a rate of $9,000 per month, and
Authorize hiring Aponte & Aponte for interim treasurer services for up to 12 months at a rate of $9,000 per month, and
From the minutes
“Mr. Manter made a motion to authorize hiring Aponte & Aponte for interim treasurer services for up to 12 months at a rate of $9,000 per month, and Ms. Miller seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Miller – Aye, Mr. Manter – Aye, Ms. Mitchell - Aye. The motion passed unanimously (3–0). Ms. Rand expressed heartfelt thanks to Ms. Joiner and, in particular, to Ms. Logue for their extraordinary effo.” (Motion: Manter, second: Miller)
Accept both resignations, specifying their respective effective dates, and
Accept both resignations, specifying their respective effective dates, and
From the minutes
“Mr. Manter made a motion to accept both resignations, specifying their respective effective dates, and Ms. Miller seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Miller – Aye, Mr. Manter – Aye, Ms. Mitchell - Aye. The motion passed unanimously (3–0). Cynthia thanked both Ms. Luckey and Ms. Burke for their service to the town, acknowledging their contributions.” (Motion: Manter, second: Miller)
Adjourn, and
Adjourn, and
From the minutes
“Ms. Miller made a motion to adjourn, and Mr. Manter seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Miller – Aye, Mr. Manter – Aye, Ms. Mitchell - Aye. The motion passed unanimously (3–0). Meeting Adjourned at 5:21 p.m..” (Motion: Miller, second: Manter)
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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