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May 13, 2026
7 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Jessica Miller, Skipper Manter, Cynthia Mitchell
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Appoint Sundy Smith to the Improving Governance Task Force, and
Appoint Sundy Smith to the Improving Governance Task Force, and
From the minutes
“Ms. Miller moved to appoint Sundy Smith to the Improving Governance Task Force, and Ms. Mitchell seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Miller – Aye, Ms. Mitchell – Aye, Mr. Manter – Aye. The motion passed unanimously. (3-0) Finance Director Request: Police Department Transfers Ms. Joiner presented two transfer requests related to the.” (Motion: Miller, second: Mitchell)
Authorize the transfer of up to $64,642 from the Separation Benefits Fund, and
Authorize the transfer of up to $64,642 from the Separation Benefits Fund, and
From the minutes
“Ms. Miller made a motion to authorize the transfer of up to $64,642 from the Separation Benefits Fund, and Ms. Mitchell seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Miller – Aye, Ms. Mitchell – Aye, Mr. Manter – Aye. The motion passed unanimously. (3-0) Ms. Joiner then discussed the $25,000 transfer. She said she had spoken with Chief Bradley Cortez that day, and.” (Motion: Miller, second: Mitchell)
Approve the $25,000 transfer from Police Department personal services to Police Department operating expenses, and
Approve the $25,000 transfer from Police Department personal services to Police Department operating expenses, and
Yes: Miller, MitchellNo: Manter
From the minutes
“Ms. Miller made a motion to approve the $25,000 transfer from Police Department personal services to Police Department operating expenses, and Ms. Mitchell seconded the motion. Discussion: Mr. Manter stated that although the transfer was legal and the expenditure was appropriate, he was uncomfortable overriding or changing a Town Meeting vote. He said he believed the issue could have been handled at Town Meeting through a warrant article so voters could decide how to spend the money, rather than the Board changing it afterward. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Miller – Aye, Ms. Mitchell – Aye, Mr. Manter – Nay. The motion passed by a majority. (2-1) Tilton Event Permit: Grange Hall, June 26, 2026 The Board reviewed the Tilton event permit for a Celebration.” (Motion: Miller, second: Mitchell)
Approve the Tilton event permit for a Celebration of Love at Grange Hall on June 26, 2026, at 2:30 p.m., and
Approve the Tilton event permit for a Celebration of Love at Grange Hall on June 26, 2026, at 2:30 p.m., and
From the minutes
“Ms. Miller made a motion to approve the Tilton event permit for a Celebration of Love at Grange Hall on June 26, 2026, at 2:30 p.m., and Ms. Mitchell seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Miller – Aye, Ms. Mitchell – Aye, Mr. Manter – Aye. The motion passed unanimously. (3-0) MS Foundation for Women One-Day Beer and Wine License: Grange Hall, August 18, 2026 The Board reviewed the MS F.” (Motion: Miller, second: Mitchell)
Approve the MS Foundation for Women One-Day Beer and Wine License: Grange Hall, August 18, 2026, and
Approve the MS Foundation for Women One-Day Beer and Wine License: Grange Hall, August 18, 2026, and
From the minutes
“Ms. Miller made a motion to approve the MS Foundation for Women One-Day Beer and Wine License: Grange Hall, August 18, 2026, and Ms. Mitchell seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Miller – Aye, Ms. Mitchell – Aye, Mr. Manter – Aye. The motion passed unanimously. (3-0) O&S Events One-Day Beer and Wine License: 371 Edgartown-West Tisbury Road, August 23, 2026 The Board reviewed t.” (Motion: Miller, second: Mitchell)
Approve the O&S Events One-Day Beer and Wine License, and
Approve the O&S Events One-Day Beer and Wine License, and
From the minutes
“Mr. Manter made a motion to approve the O&S Events One-Day Beer and Wine License, and Ms. Miller seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Miller – Aye, Ms. Mitchell – Aye, Mr. Manter – Aye. The motion passed unanimously. (3-0) Mr. Tracey asked whether he would receive proof of the approval, and Ms. Rand said she would have a permit for.” (Motion: Manter, second: Miller)
Proceed with background and reference checks on Emily Avakian and Rachel BenDavid, and to place the matter back on the agenda for the following week
Proceed with background and reference checks on Emily Avakian and Rachel BenDavid, and to place the matter back on the agenda for the following week
From the minutes
“Ms. Miller made a motion to proceed with background and reference checks on Emily Avakian and Rachel BenDavid, and to place the matter back on the agenda for the following week; Ms. Mitchell seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Miller – Aye, Ms. Mitchell – Aye, Mr. Manter – Aye. The motion passed unanimously. (3-0) Adjournment Ms. Micthell moved to adjourn the meeting, and Ms. Miller seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Ms..” (Motion: Miller, second: Mitchell)
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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