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May 6, 2026
9 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Jessica Miller, Skipper Manter
Absent: Cynthia Mitchell
Every vote, in order
Approve the minutes of April 22, 2026, and
Approve the minutes of April 22, 2026, and
From the minutes
“Ms. Miller moved to approve the minutes of April 22, 2026, and Mr. Manter seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Jessica Miller, aye; Skipper Manter, aye. The Motion was approved. (2-0) 401 State Road — Approval of Ground Lease and Related Documents The Board discussed the 401 State Road ground lease matter. Ms. Ran.” (Motion: Miller, second: Manter)
Approve the three documents pending final approval by counsel, and
Approve the three documents pending final approval by counsel, and
From the minutes
“Ms. Miller moved to approve the three documents pending final approval by counsel, and Mr. Manter seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Jessica Miller, aye; Skipper Manter, aye. The Motion was approved. (2-0) Ms. Rand said that once the details were worked out, she would get the documents done and track down signatures. Caroline Flanders.” (Motion: Miller, second: Manter)
Appoint Kate Guiney, and
Appoint Kate Guiney, and
From the minutes
“Ms. Miller moved to appoint Kate Guiney, and Mr. Manter seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Jessica Miller, aye; Skipper Manter, aye. The Motion was approved. (2-0) Parking Clerk Appointment — Beth Kaeka The Board considered the appointment of Beth Kaeka as Parking Clerk for a five-year term. Ms.” (Motion: Miller, second: Manter)
Appoint Beth Kaeka as Parking Clerk for a five-year term, and
Appoint Beth Kaeka as Parking Clerk for a five-year term, and
From the minutes
“Ms. Miller moved to appoint Beth Kaeka as Parking Clerk for a five-year term, and Mr. Manter seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Jessica Miller, aye; Skipper Manter, aye. The Motion was approved. (2-0) Ms. Kaeka stated that she was continuing in the role, had a good working relationship with the police departments, and had been doi.” (Motion: Miller, second: Manter)
Allow the carryover of four weeks of vacation, and
Allow the carryover of four weeks of vacation, and
From the minutes
“Ms. Miller moved to allow the carryover of four weeks of vacation, and Mr. Manter seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Jessica Miller, aye; Skipper Manter, aye. The Motion was approved. (2-0) One-Day Permit — Martha’s Party Vendor Showcase The Board discussed a one-day permit connected with the Martha’s Party Vendor Showc.” (Motion: Miller, second: Manter)
Grant the one-day permit, and
Grant the one-day permit, and
From the minutes
“Ms. Miller moved to grant the one-day permit, and Mr. Manter seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Jessica Miller, aye; Skipper Manter, aye. The Motion was approved. (2-0) Donation — Friends of the Up-Island Council on Aging The Board considered accepting a $3,000 donation from the Friends of the Up-Is.” (Motion: Miller, second: Manter)
Accept the generous donation for that specific purpose, and
Accept the generous donation for that specific purpose, and
From the minutes
“Ms. Miller moved to accept the generous donation for that specific purpose, and Mr. Manter seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Jessica Miller, aye; Skipper Manter, aye. The Motion was approved. (2-0) Sheriff / MOU Letter The Board discussed whether the Sheriff was expected to attend the meeting. Ms. Rand stated that when she rece.” (Motion: Miller, second: Manter)
Grant an event permit to the Empty Bowls Fundraiser Supper, pending approval from all required sign-offs, and
Grant an event permit to the Empty Bowls Fundraiser Supper, pending approval from all required sign-offs, and
From the minutes
“Ms. Miller moved to grant an event permit to the Empty Bowls Fundraiser Supper, pending approval from all required sign-offs, and Mr. Manter seconded the motion. Discussion: Ms. Rand emphasized that all sign-offs would be required and that if the issue was not resolved by Thursday, the Board of Health would effectively be the one making the decision because she would not be in on Friday Roll Call Vote: Jessica Miller, aye; Skipper Manter, aye. The Motion was approved. (2-0) The organizers were told to go to the Board of Health first thing the next morning. Old Business - C. Douglas Dog Complaint The Boa.” (Motion: Miller, second: Manter)
Adjourn the meeting, and
Adjourn the meeting, and
From the minutes
“Ms. Miller moved to adjourn the meeting, and Mr. Manter seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Jessica Miller, aye; Skipper Manter, aye. The Motion was approved. (2-0) Meeting Adjourned at 4:54 p.m..” (Motion: Miller, second: Manter)
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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