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February 18, 2026
14 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Cynthia Mitchell, Skipper Manter
Absent: Jessica Miller
Every vote, in order
Open the public hearing, and
Open the public hearing, and
Yes: Manter, Miller, Mitchell
From the minutes
“Mr. Manter moved 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). Hearing opened. Ms. Mitchell confirmed that Kate Hoffman (Animal Control Officer) was present. Andrea Douglas a.” (Motion: Manter, second: Miller)
Close the public hearing, and
Close the public hearing, and
Yes: Manter, Miller, Mitchell
From the minutes
“Mr. Manter moved 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). Hearing closed. Board Deliberation Discussion included: Fence to be “durable construction as approved by the.” (Motion: Manter, second: Miller)
Approve the Jewish Cultural Festival Event Permit with a total attendance cap of 400 (including staff and volunteers), and
Approve the Jewish Cultural Festival Event Permit with a total attendance cap of 400 (including staff and volunteers), and
Yes: Manter, Miller, Mitchell
From the minutes
“Mr. Manter moved to approve the Jewish Cultural Festival Event Permit with a total attendance cap of 400 (including staff and volunteers), and Ms. Miller seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Manter – Aye, Ms. Miller – Aye, Ms. Mitchell – Aye. The motion passed unanimously (3–0). One-Day Beer & Wine License – Jewish Cultural Festival Date: July 27 Time: 3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m..” (Motion: Manter, second: Miller)
Grant the One-Day Beer and Wine License, and
Grant the One-Day Beer and Wine License, and
Yes: Manter, Miller, Mitchell
From the minutes
“Mr. Manter moved to grant the One-Day Beer and Wine License, and Ms. Miller seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Manter – Aye, Ms. Miller – Aye, Ms. Mitchell – Aye. The motion passed unanimously (3–0). MVAAFF (Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival) Location: 371 Edgartown–West Tisbury Road Date: Augus.” (Motion: Manter, second: Miller)
Approve the MVAAFF Event Permit with a cap of 400 total attendees (staff, volunteers, guests), and
Approve the MVAAFF Event Permit with a cap of 400 total attendees (staff, volunteers, guests), and
Yes: Manter, Miller, Mitchell
From the minutes
“Mr. Manter moved to approve the MVAAFF Event Permit with a cap of 400 total attendees (staff, volunteers, guests), and Ms. Miller seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Manter – Aye, Ms. Miller – Aye, Ms. Mitchell – Aye. The motion passed unanimously (3–0). One-Day Beer & Wine License – MVAAFF Date: August 13 Time: 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m..” (Motion: Manter, second: Miller)
Grant the One-Day Beer and Wine License, and
Grant the One-Day Beer and Wine License, and
Yes: Manter, Miller, Mitchell
From the minutes
“Mr. Manter moved to grant the One-Day Beer and Wine License, and Ms. Miller seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Manter – Aye, Ms. Miller – Aye, Ms. Mitchell – Aye. The motion passed unanimously (3–0). Wedding Reception Location: 371 Edgartown–West Tisbury Road Date: September 6 Time: 4:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Disc.” (Motion: Manter, second: Miller)
Approve the Event Permit for the wedding reception, and
Approve the Event Permit for the wedding reception, and
Yes: Manter, Miller, Mitchell
From the minutes
“Mr. Manter moved to approve the Event Permit for the wedding reception, and Ms. Miller seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Manter – Aye, Ms. Miller – Aye, Ms. Mitchell – Aye. The motion passed unanimously (3–0). Autism Gala Location: 515 Lambert’s Cove Road Date: June 19 Time: 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Attendance: 150.” (Motion: Manter, second: Miller)
Approve the Autism Gala Event Permit, and
Approve the Autism Gala Event Permit, and
Yes: Manter, Miller, Mitchell
From the minutes
“Mr. Manter moved to approve the Autism Gala Event Permit, and Ms. Miller seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Manter – Aye, Ms. Miller – Aye, Ms. Mitchell – Aye. The motion passed unanimously (3–0). One-Day Beer & Wine License – Autism Gala.” (Motion: Manter, second: Miller)
Grant the One-Day Beer and Wine License, and
Grant the One-Day Beer and Wine License, and
Yes: Manter, Miller, Mitchell
From the minutes
“Mr. Manter moved to grant the One-Day Beer and Wine License, and Ms. Miller seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Manter – Aye, Ms. Miller – Aye, Ms. Mitchell – Aye. The motion passed unanimously (3–0). Stillpoint Event Date: March 22 Time: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m..” (Motion: Manter, second: Miller)
Approve the Event Permit, and
Approve the Event Permit, and
Yes: Manter, Miller, Mitchell
From the minutes
“Mr. Manter moved to approve the Event Permit, and Ms. Miller seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Manter – Aye, Ms. Miller – Aye, Ms. Mitchell – Aye. The motion passed unanimously (3–0). One Day Beer & Wine: Grange Hall Sound of the Vineyard July 2, 8, 15, 22, 29, August 5, 12,19,26 & Sept 2 5:30-.” (Motion: Manter, second: Miller)
Approve the series of One-Day Beer and Wine Licenses, and
Approve the series of One-Day Beer and Wine Licenses, and
Yes: Manter, Miller, Mitchell
From the minutes
“Mr. Manter moved to approve the series of One-Day Beer and Wine Licenses, and Ms. Miller seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Manter – Aye, Ms. Miller – Aye, Ms. Mitchell – Aye. The motion passed unanimously (3–0). Vote to Send Letter of Support for Community Development Block Grant Program Ms. Rand requested authorization t.” (Motion: Manter, second: Miller)
Authorize the Town Administrator to send the letter, and
Authorize the Town Administrator to send the letter, and
Yes: Manter, Miller, Mitchell
From the minutes
“Mr. Manter moved to authorize the Town Administrator to send the letter, and Ms. Miller seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Manter – Aye, Ms. Miller – Aye, Ms. Mitchell – Aye. The motion passed unanimously (3–0). Vote to Adopt the Housing Production Plan Ms. Rand stated that the Board must vote to adopt the Housing Product.” (Motion: Manter, second: Miller)
Adopt the Housing Production Plan, and
Adopt the Housing Production Plan, and
Yes: Manter, Miller, Mitchell
From the minutes
“Mr. Manter moved to adopt the Housing Production Plan, 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 Nomination papers are available and.” (Motion: Manter, second: Miller)
Adjourn, and
Adjourn, and
Yes: Manter, Miller, Mitchell
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 5:31 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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