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July 23, 2025
5 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Cynthia Mitchell, Skipper Manter, Jessica Miller
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the minutes of July 16, 2025, and
Approve the minutes of July 16, 2025, and
From the minutes
“Mr. Manter moved to approve the minutes of July 16, 2025, and Ms. Miller seconded the motion. Discussion: A correction was noted regarding the reference to Mr. Scherlis living on Panhandle Road, which was inaccurate. Ms. Mitchell acknowledged the need to check that, and a vote was taken. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Miller – Aye, Mr. Manter – Aye, Ms. Mitchell - Aye. The motion passed unanimously (3–0). Appointment of Jared Aponte as Treasurer Ms. Rand noted that while the Board had previously authorized hiring J.” (Motion: Manter, second: Miller)
Appoint Jared Aponte as Treasurer/Collector until June 30, 2026, and
Appoint Jared Aponte as Treasurer/Collector until June 30, 2026, and
From the minutes
“Mr. Manter made a motion to appoint Jared Aponte as Treasurer/Collector until June 30, 2026, and Ms. Miller seconded the motion. Discussion: A brief discussion was held to clarify that this was not an appointment as a contract employee, but rather as Treasurer. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Miller – Aye, Mr. Manter – Aye, Ms. Mitchell - Aye. The motion passed unanimously (3–0). Mr. Aponte spoke briefly, expressing appreciation for the appointment. He noted that while the first few months.” (Motion: Manter, second: Miller)
Authorize a One Day Beer & Wine License for 8/6/25, 8/27/25 & 9/3/25, and
Authorize a One Day Beer & Wine License for 8/6/25, 8/27/25 & 9/3/25, and
From the minutes
“Mr. Manter made a motion to authorize a One Day Beer & Wine License for 8/6/25, 8/27/25 & 9/3/25, and Ms. Miller seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Miller – Aye, Mr. Manter – Aye, Ms. Mitchell - Aye. The motion passed unanimously (3–0). Assistant Emergency Manager Title and Job Scope Emergency Management Director Janelle Gadowski presented a revi.” (Motion: Manter, second: Miller)
Hold a Special Town Meeting on September 16, 2025 at 6:00 pm and to open the warrant effective July 24, 2025, and close it on Friday, August 1, 2025, at 2:00 PM, and
Hold a Special Town Meeting on September 16, 2025 at 6:00 pm and to open the warrant effective July 24, 2025, and close it on Friday, August 1, 2025, at 2:00 PM, and
From the minutes
“Mr. Manter made the motion to hold a Special Town Meeting on September 16, 2025 at 6:00 pm and to open the warrant effective July 24, 2025, and close it on Friday, August 1, 2025, at 2:00 PM, and Ms. Miller seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Miller – Aye, Mr. Manter – Aye, Ms. Mitchell - Aye. The motion passed unanimously (3–0). Correspondence B. Phear re: Stop Signs on Indian Hill K. Upson re: Taxes R. Smith re: MVRHS Principal Announcem.” (Motion: Manter, second: Miller)
Adjourn, and
Adjourn, and
From the minutes
“Mr. Manter made a motion to adjourn, and Ms. Miller seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Miller – Aye, Mr. Manter – Aye, Ms. Mitchell - Aye. The motion passed unanimously (3–0). Meeting Adjourned at 5:20 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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