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March 25, 2026
10 recorded votes, 1 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 hearing
Open the hearing
From the minutes
“J. Miller motioned to open the hearing. S. Manter seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was unanimous in favor. Jen explained that Mr. Martins was asking for a license as the new owner of the Plane View Restaurant., no details of service had changed from the previous owner. The Board had no questions..” (Motion: Miller, second: Manter)
Close the hearing
Close the hearing
From the minutes
“S. Manter motioned to close the hearing. J. Miller seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was unanimous in favor..” (Motion: Manter, second: Miller)
Approve the year round wine and malt license for the plane view, with the hours of service being 11:00 am – 11:00 pm (-12:00 am New Year’s Eve)
Approve the year round wine and malt license for the plane view, with the hours of service being 11:00 am – 11:00 pm (-12:00 am New Year’s Eve)
From the minutes
“S. Manter motioned to approve the year round wine and malt license for the plane view, with the hours of service being 11:00 am – 11:00 pm (-12:00 am New Year’s Eve). J. Miller seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was unanimous in favor. New Business Annual MS Bike Ride May 2, 2026 – Vote to Approve:.” (Motion: Manter, second: Miller)
Approve the permit
Approve the permit
From the minutes
“S. Manter motioned to approve the permit. J. Miller seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was unanimous in favor. Event Permit -Misty Meadows Spring Egg Hunt 4/4/26 10 am – noon:.” (Motion: Manter, second: Miller)
Approve the event
Approve the event
From the minutes
“S. Manter motioned to approve the event. J. Miller seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was unanimous in favor. Improving Government Task Force Appointment: Angela Luckey:.” (Motion: Manter, second: Miller)
Appoint Angela Luckey to the Improving Governance Task Force until April 2027
Appoint Angela Luckey to the Improving Governance Task Force until April 2027
From the minutes
“S. Manter motioned to appoint Angela Luckey to the Improving Governance Task Force until April 2027. J. Miller seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was unanimous in favor. Special Town Meeting (STM) 4/14/26 @ 5:55 pm Vote to Open and Close Warrant – Vote to Sign:.” (Motion: Manter, second: Miller)
Call a STM on April 14, 2026 at 5:55 pm and to open and close the warrant including two Dukes County articles
Call a STM on April 14, 2026 at 5:55 pm and to open and close the warrant including two Dukes County articles
From the minutes
“S. Manter motioned to call a STM on April 14, 2026 at 5:55 pm and to open and close the warrant including two Dukes County articles. J. Miller seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was unanimous in favor. Supplemental Insurance for Employees – Vote Policy for New Hires: Jen explained that she and Chelsea had been working on the supplemental insurance offerings. They had not yet consulted with employees.” (Motion: Manter, second: Miller)
Authorize the new supplemental insurance offerings and further motioned that new employees would only have access to the new plans
Authorize the new supplemental insurance offerings and further motioned that new employees would only have access to the new plans
From the minutes
“S. Manter motioned to authorize the new supplemental insurance offerings and further motioned that new employees would only have access to the new plans.. J. Miller seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was unanimous in favor. Discussion of How to Assure Good Attendance at Town Meeting The Board discussed getting the voters out to town meeting. Skipper will look into the electronic road signs, Jen will talk to Jane Rossi wh.” (Motion: Manter, second: Miller)
Authorize the Town Administrator to send the letter as described
Authorize the Town Administrator to send the letter as described
From the minutes
“S. Manter motioned to authorize the Town Administrator to send the letter as described.. J. Miller seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was unanimous in favor. Executive Session: To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body.” (Motion: Manter, second: Miller)
Enter into Executive Session for the purpose stated and not to return to open session
Enter into Executive Session for the purpose stated and not to return to open session
The minutes name only some members for this vote, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“S. Manter motioned to enter into Executive Session for the purpose stated and not to return to open session.. J. Miller seconded the motion. A roll vote on the motion was conducted, C. Mitchell and J. Miller in favor, S. Manter opposed for reasons previously stated. Minutes Submitted By: Jennifer Rand (Town Admin).” (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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