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March 4, 2026
7 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Cynthia Mitchell, Skipper Manter
Absent: Jessica Miller
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The Board send letters of support for two island resiliency projects, one related to the Five Corners area and one related to island marshes, and
The Board send letters of support for two island resiliency projects, one related to the Five Corners area and one related to island marshes, and
Yes: Manter, Miller, Mitchell
From the minutes
“Mr. Manter moved that the Board send letters of support for two island resiliency projects, one related to the Five Corners area and one related to island marshes, and Ms. Miller seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Manter – Aye, Ms. Miller – Aye, Ms. Mitchell – Aye. The motion passed unanimously (3–0). Affordable Housing Committee Emergency Hire Ms. Miller explained that the administrative position on the Afford.” (Motion: Manter, second: Miller)
Approve the emergency hire of Maura Valley, Grade 6 Step 1, for up to 45 days, and
Approve the emergency hire of Maura Valley, Grade 6 Step 1, for up to 45 days, and
Yes: Manter, Miller, Mitchell
From the minutes
“Mr. Manter moved to approve the emergency hire of Maura Valley, Grade 6 Step 1, for up to 45 days, and Ms. Miller seconded the motion. Discussion: Mr. Manter asked for confirmation that the vacancy existed due to an employee's termination. Ms. Miller confirmed this and stated that she had consulted with the Chair of the Personnel Board regarding how to proceed. She explained that holding a vote on the termination while the individual was present in the room would have been uncomfortable and inconsistent with past practice. Mr. Manter stated that he wanted to ensure the proper process had been followed. Ms. Miller reiterated that she had followed the guidance provided by the Personnel Board Chair. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Manter – Aye, Ms. Miller – Aye, Ms. Mitchell – Aye. The motion passed unanimously (3–0). Mr. Manter suggested that the Board may wish to discuss termination procedures at a f.” (Motion: Manter, second: Miller)
Adopt the policy, and
Adopt the policy, and
Yes: Manter, Miller, Mitchell
From the minutes
“Mr. Manter moved to adopt the policy, and Ms. Miller seconded the motion. Discussion: Kim Angell asked whether the policy would affect evening meetings when town buildings are normally closed. It was clarified that the policy applies only when Town offices are closed due to a weather event. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Manter – Aye, Ms. Miller – Aye, Ms. Mitchell – Aye. The motion passed unanimously (3–0). Town Meeting Override Discussion Ms. Rand presented the proposed FY2027 Town budget. Budget Summary.” (Motion: Manter, second: Miller)
The Town proceed with Scenario 1, presenting a single override question totaling $3,491,089.72. The motion included a commitment to provide extensive information explaining the budget and the drivers of the override to t
The Town proceed with Scenario 1, presenting a single override question totaling $3,491,089.72. The motion included a commitment to provide extensive information explaining the budget and the drivers of the override to the public, and
Yes: Manter, Miller, Mitchell
From the minutes
“Ms. Mitchell moved that the Town proceed with Scenario 1, presenting a single override question totaling $3,491,089.72. The motion included a commitment to provide extensive information explaining the budget and the drivers of the override to the public, 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 Participate in Edgartown CDBG Grant Chair Mitchell noted that the agenda item had been listed using the.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Miller)
Authorize the Chair to sign the Community Development Block Grant documents, and
Authorize the Chair to sign the Community Development Block Grant documents, and
Yes: Manter, Miller, Mitchell
From the minutes
“Mr. Manter moved to authorize the Chair to sign the Community Development Block Grant documents, 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 Board that the T.” (Motion: Manter, second: Miller)
Hire Jeffrey Van Horn as Local Inspector, Grade 6 Step 1, subject to acceptance and a six-month probationary period, and
Hire Jeffrey Van Horn as Local Inspector, Grade 6 Step 1, subject to acceptance and a six-month probationary period, and
Yes: Manter, Miller, Mitchell
From the minutes
“Mr. Skipper Manter moved to hire Jeffrey Van Horn as Local Inspector, Grade 6 Step 1, subject to acceptance and a six-month probationary period, and Ms. Miller seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Manter – Aye, Ms. Miller – Aye, Ms. Mitchell – Aye. The motion passed unanimously (3–0). Correspondence M. Preston re: Building Inspector Thanks A letter expressing appreciation for the Building Inspe.” (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 5:07 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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