MassVoter.com← West Tisbury Select BoardWest Tisbury Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
January 7, 2026
9 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
Close the public hearing, and
Close the public hearing, and
From the minutes
“Ms. Miller made a motion to close the public hearing, and Mr. Manter seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Miller – Aye, Mr. Manter – Aye, Ms. Mitchell – Aye. The motion passed unanimously (3–0). Following the hearing,.” (Motion: Miller, second: Manter)
Approve the Eversource application with the condition that the Highway Superintendent be notified prior to the start of work and have authority to stop work if roadway impacts are observed, and
Approve the Eversource application with the condition that the Highway Superintendent be notified prior to the start of work and have authority to stop work if roadway impacts are observed, and
From the minutes
“Mr. Manter made a motion to approve the Eversource application with the condition that the Highway Superintendent be notified prior to the start of work and have authority to stop work if roadway impacts are observed, and Ms. Miller seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Miller – Aye, Mr. Manter – Aye, Ms. Mitchell – Aye. The motion passed unanimously (3–0). Chair Mitchell thanked Ms. Jackson for her presentation. Minutes: Vote to Approve: December 17, 2025.” (Motion: Manter, second: Miller)
Approve the minutes of December 17, 2025, and
Approve the minutes of December 17, 2025, and
From the minutes
“Mr. Manter moved to approve the minutes of December 17, 2025, 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 M. Rosenbaum Re: Short Term Rentals (postponed to 1/14/26) Ms. Rand noted that Mark Rosenbaum woul.” (Motion: Manter, second: Miller)
Reappoint Ernie Thomas for a one-year term as the Town’s representative to the Martha’s Vineyard Commission, and
Reappoint Ernie Thomas for a one-year term as the Town’s representative to the Martha’s Vineyard Commission, and
From the minutes
“Mr. Manter moved to reappoint Ernie Thomas for a one-year term as the Town’s representative to the Martha’s Vineyard Commission, and Ms. Miller seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Miller – Aye, Mr. Manter – Aye, Ms. Mitchell – Aye. The motion passed unanimously (3–0). OPEB Trust Board Alternate Appointment – Chelsea Joiner Ms. Rand explained that Kathy Logue served as the Town’.” (Motion: Manter, second: Miller)
Appoint Chelsea Joiner as an alternate to the OPEB Trust Board, and
Appoint Chelsea Joiner as an alternate to the OPEB Trust Board, and
From the minutes
“Mr. Manter moved to appoint Chelsea Joiner as an alternate to the OPEB Trust Board, and Ms. Miller seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Miller – Aye, Mr. Manter – Aye, Ms. Mitchell – Aye. The motion passed unanimously (3–0). Affordable Housing Grant Application – IHT Keith McGuire explained that the Commonwealth had recently announced.” (Motion: Manter, second: Miller)
Authorize Island Housing Trust to apply for the Seasonal Communities Grant on behalf of the Town for the 401 State Road project, and
Authorize Island Housing Trust to apply for the Seasonal Communities Grant on behalf of the Town for the 401 State Road project, and
From the minutes
“Mr. Manter moved to authorize Island Housing Trust to apply for the Seasonal Communities Grant on behalf of the Town for the 401 State Road project, 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 Sign Mortgage Subordination – 17 Pin Oak Circle/Hoff Jessica Miller explained that homeowners at 17 Pin.” (Motion: Manter, second: Miller)
Authorize the Chair to sign the mortgage subordination agreement for 17 Pinnock Circle, and
Authorize the Chair to sign the mortgage subordination agreement for 17 Pinnock Circle, and
From the minutes
“Mr. Manter moved to authorize the Chair to sign the mortgage subordination agreement for 17 Pinnock Circle, and Ms. Miller seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Miller – Aye, Mr. Manter – Aye, Ms. Mitchell – Aye. The motion passed unanimously (3–0). Foreclosure - 2 Second Avenue, Assessors' Map 10, Parcel 216 Jen Rand provided an informational update regardin.” (Motion: Manter, second: Miller)
Renew the two Lease lots leases for an additional five years, and
Renew the two Lease lots leases for an additional five years, and
From the minutes
“Mr. Manter moved to renew the two Lease lots leases for an additional five years, 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 P. Burt Re: Building Moratorium Ms. Mitchell referenced correspondence regarding a building mora.” (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 5:22 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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