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December 3, 2025
4 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
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Present: Cynthia Mitchell, Skipper Manter, Jessica Miller
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Appoint William “Bill” Fielder as a full-time police officer for the Town of West Tisbury at Grade 6, Step 7, with the start date to be determined at a future meeting after coordination with the Town Accountant and confi
Appoint William “Bill” Fielder as a full-time police officer for the Town of West Tisbury at Grade 6, Step 7, with the start date to be determined at a future meeting after coordination with the Town Accountant and confirmation of the appropriate pay-period alignment, and
The minutes give the count (2-1) but not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Ms. Miller made a motion to appoint William “Bill” Fielder as a full-time police officer for the Town of West Tisbury at Grade 6, Step 7, with the start date to be determined at a future meeting after coordination with the Town Accountant and confirmation of the appropriate pay-period alignment, and Mr. Manter seconded the motion. Roll Cal Vote: Ms. Miller — Aye, Mr. Manter — Nay, (noting explicitly that his opposition was based solely on the step placement, not on Fielder’s suitability or character), Ms. Mitchell — Aye. The motion passed (2-1). Chief Cortez expressed his appreciation, stating that the department was “really excited” to welcome Mr. Fielder. The Board offered its congratulations. Discussion of Fire Prevention Officer Position.” (Motion: Miller, second: Manter)
Approve the issuance of a new commercial shellfish license to Jack Sierputowski, and
Approve the issuance of a new commercial shellfish license to Jack Sierputowski, and
From the minutes
“Mr. Manter made a motion to approve the issuance of a new commercial shellfish license to Jack Sierputowski, and Ms. Miller seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Miller — Aye, Mr. Manter — Aye, Ms. Mitchell — Aye. The motion passed unanimously. (3-0) The Board informed Mr. Sierputowski that he could come by the office the following day to pick up the license..” (Motion: Manter, second: Miller)
Approve the Town Administrator contract as amended, with an effective date of December 14th, and
Approve the Town Administrator contract as amended, with an effective date of December 14th, and
Yes: Miller, MitchellNo: Manter
From the minutes
“Mr. Manter made a motion to approve the Town Administrator contract as amended, with an effective date of December 14th, and Ms. Miller seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Miller – Aye, Mr. Manter – Nay, Ms. Mitchell – Aye. The motion passed (2–1). Correspondence Fairhaven Select Board Re: Local Aid Ms. Mitchell introduced a letter that she described as “very entertaini.” (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 5:36 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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