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October 29, 2025
8 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
Approve the minutes of October 22nd, and
Approve the minutes of October 22nd, and
From the minutes
“Mr. Manter made a motion to approve the minutes of October 22nd, and Ms. Miller seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Miller – Aye, Mr. Manter – Aye, Ms. Mitchell - Aye. The motion passed unanimously (3–0). New Business Vote to Appoint Michael Accinno to Personnel Board Ms. Rand reported that the Personnel Board had.” (Motion: Manter, second: Miller)
Appoint Michael Accinno to the Personnel Board for a term of two years, and
Appoint Michael Accinno to the Personnel Board for a term of two years, and
From the minutes
“Mr. Manter moved to appoint Michael Accinno to the Personnel Board for a term of two years, and Ms. Miller seconded the motion. Ms. Mitchel noted that Michael Accinno was present and asked if he wished to speak. Mr. Accinno introduced himself, stating that he works at the Sheriff’s Office, attended the last committee meeting, and looks forward to joining the board. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Miller – Aye, Mr. Manter – Aye, Ms. Mitchell - Aye. The motion passed unanimously (3–0). Michael Accinno thanked the board. WT School Re: School Lease Update Ms. Rand explained that the School Committ.” (Motion: Manter, second: Miller)
Approve and sign the lease for 20 years, with a 5-year extension, with the understanding that the Board and School Committee will return in the near future to draft amendment language, and
Approve and sign the lease for 20 years, with a 5-year extension, with the understanding that the Board and School Committee will return in the near future to draft amendment language, and
From the minutes
“Mr. Manter moved to approve and sign the lease for 20 years, with a 5-year extension, with the understanding that the Board and School Committee will return in the near future to draft amendment language, and Ms. Miller seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Miller – Aye, Ms. Mitchell – Aye, Mr. Manter – Aye. The motion passed unanimously (3–0). Ms. Rand confirmed that she would coordinate with the School Committee to gather signatures from all five membe.” (Motion: Manter, second: Miller)
Appoint Jessica (Jess) Miller as Select Board Clerk, and
Appoint Jessica (Jess) Miller as Select Board Clerk, and
From the minutes
“Mr. Manter moved to appoint Jessica (Jess) Miller as Select Board Clerk, and Ms. Miller seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Miller – Aye, Mr. Manter – Aye, Ms. Mitchell - Aye. The motion passed unanimously (3–0). Approval of Bond Anticipation Notes (BANs) Ms. Rand presented the form of vote authorizing the issuance of Gene.” (Motion: Manter, second: Miller)
Approve the sale of the BANs as described in the posted document, and
Approve the sale of the BANs as described in the posted document, and
From the minutes
“Mr. Manter moved to approve the sale of the BANs as described in the posted document, 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 noted that signed documents could be completed at the end of the meeting. In response to a question fr.” (Motion: Manter, second: Miller)
Modify the permit for November 29 to extend hours from noon to 5 PM (instead of noon to 4 PM), and
Modify the permit for November 29 to extend hours from noon to 5 PM (instead of noon to 4 PM), and
From the minutes
“Mr. Manter moved to modify the permit for November 29 to extend hours from noon to 5 PM (instead of noon to 4 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). Vote to Approve the Improving Government Handbook The Board considered approval of the newly completed handbook.” (Motion: Manter, second: Miller)
Approve the revised handbook, and
Approve the revised handbook, and
From the minutes
“Skipper Manter moved to approve the revised handbook, and Ms. Miller seconded the motion. Mr. Manter asked whether the document had a different name than “Improving Government Handbook.” Mr. Christensen clarified that the final product is titled “Governing West Tisbury,” and is a living document. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Miller – Aye, Mr. Manter – Aye, Ms. Mitchell - Aye. The motion passed unanimously (3–0). Correspondence None Public Comment None Executive Sessions:.” (Motion: Manter, second: Miller)
Enter Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation, and to hear a grievance appeal under the applicable exemption; to invite Chelsea and Shawn into Executive Session; and not
Enter Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation, and to hear a grievance appeal under the applicable exemption; to invite Chelsea and Shawn into Executive Session; and not to return to open session to adjourn, and
Yes: Miller, MitchellNo: Manter
From the minutes
“Ms. Miller moved to enter Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation, and to hear a grievance appeal under the applicable exemption; to invite Chelsea and Shawn into Executive Session; and not to return to open session to adjourn, and Mr. Manter seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Miller – Aye, Ms. Mitchell - Aye, Mr. Manter – Nay. The motion passed (2–1)..” (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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