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January 28, 2026
7 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
Open the Public Hearing, and
Open the Public Hearing, and
From the minutes
“Mr. Manter made a motion to open the Public Hearing, and Ms. Miller seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Manter – Aye, Ms. Miller – Aye, Ms. Mitchell – Aye. The motion passed unanimously (3–0). The public hearing was opened. Ms. Rand stated that all required paperwork had been submitted. Ms. Rand stated.” (Motion: Manter, second: Miller)
Close the Public Hearing, and
Close the Public Hearing, and
From the minutes
“Mr. Manter made a motion to close the Public Hearing, and Ms. Miller seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Manter – Aye, Ms. Miller – Aye, Ms. Mitchell – Aye. The motion passed unanimously (3–0). The public hearing was closed..” (Motion: Manter, second: Miller)
Approve the transfer of the seasonal wine and malt beverages license and change of manager, with hours of service from 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM, except New Year’s Eve until 12:00 AM, and
Approve the transfer of the seasonal wine and malt beverages license and change of manager, with hours of service from 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM, except New Year’s Eve until 12:00 AM, and
From the minutes
“Mr. Manter made a motion to approve the transfer of the seasonal wine and malt beverages license and change of manager, with hours of service from 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM, except New Year’s Eve until 12:00 AM, and Ms. Miller seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Manter – Aye, Ms. Miller – Aye, Ms. Mitchell – Aye. The motion passed unanimously (3–0). Minutes: Vote to Approve: January 14, 2026.” (Motion: Manter, second: Miller)
Approve the minutes from January 14, 2026, and
Approve the minutes from January 14, 2026, and
From the minutes
“Mr. Manter made a motion to approve the minutes from January 14, 2026, and Ms. Miller seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Manter – Aye, Ms. Miller – Aye, Ms. Mitchell – Aye. The motion passed unanimously (3–0). New Business Town Meeting Free Cash Update Ms. Rand stated that free cash might not be certified. She requested.” (Motion: Manter, second: Miller)
Allow warrant articles to reference either free cash or the stabilization fund, and to approve a $10,000 reserve fund transfer to hire Bruce Stone to assist with free cash certification, and
Allow warrant articles to reference either free cash or the stabilization fund, and to approve a $10,000 reserve fund transfer to hire Bruce Stone to assist with free cash certification, and
From the minutes
“Mr. Manter made a motion to allow warrant articles to reference either free cash or the stabilization fund, and to approve a $10,000 reserve fund transfer to hire Bruce Stone to assist with free cash certification, and Ms. Miller seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Manter – Aye, Ms. Miller – Aye, Ms. Mitchell – Aye. The motion passed unanimously (3–0). Kate DeVane Re: Proposed Warrant Article – Island Disability Council Ms. DeVane introduced the discussion by ex.” (Motion: Manter, second: Miller)
Authorize the Chair to sign the assignment of license agreement with Island Housing Trust for 401 State Road, and
Authorize the Chair to sign the assignment of license agreement with Island Housing Trust for 401 State Road, and
From the minutes
“Mr. Manter made a motion to authorize the Chair to sign the assignment of license agreement with Island Housing Trust for 401 State Road, and Ms. Miller seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Manter – Aye, Ms. Miller – Aye, Ms. Mitchell – Aye. The motion passed unanimously (3–0). Time will be reserved for topics the chair did not reasonably anticipate Ms. Rand informed the Select Board tha.” (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: Mr. Manter – Aye, Ms. Miller – Aye, Ms. Mitchell – Aye. The motion passed unanimously (3–0). Meeting Adjourned at 5:28 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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