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June 24, 2026
2 meetings this evening, 7 recorded votes in all, in the order they were held.
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Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
Attendance
Present: Cynthia Mitchell, Jessica Miller, Skipper Manter
Absent: None
4 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Enter executive session, inviting Attorney Horgan, Attorney Collins, the Board, Jen Rand, Chief Brad Cortez, Matt Gebo, Shawn Ramoutar, Noah Stobie, and Sergeant Jeremy Rogers, with the potential to return to public sess
Enter executive session, inviting Attorney Horgan, Attorney Collins, the Board, Jen Rand, Chief Brad Cortez, Matt Gebo, Shawn Ramoutar, Noah Stobie, and Sergeant Jeremy Rogers, with the potential to return to public session
Yes: Miller, MitchellNo: Manter
From the minutes
“Mr. Manter moved to enter executive session, inviting Attorney Horgan, Attorney Collins, the Board, Jen Rand, Chief Brad Cortez, Matt Gebo, Shawn Ramoutar, Noah Stobie, and Sergeant Jeremy Rogers, with the potential to return to public session. Ms. Mitchell seconded the motion. Discussion: Mr. Manter stated that he believed the meeting should be open to the public so the public could see how the Board treats employees and conducts business in disciplinary matters. Attorney Collins advised that Attorney Horgan should be asked whether an executive session would be acceptable, as the choice was the employee's. Ms. Miller asked whether they preferred a public session or an executive session. Attorney Horgan stated that they would like to be in executive session. Roll Call Vote: Cindy Mitchell – Aye; Skipper Manter – Nay; Jessica Miller – Aye. The motion carried. (2-1) The Board entered execu.” (Motion: Manter, second: Mitchell)
Find Sergeant Rogers responsible for both allegations
Find Sergeant Rogers responsible for both allegations
From the minutes
“Mr. Manter moved to find Sergeant Rogers responsible for both allegations. Ms. Mitchell seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Cindy Mitchell – Aye, Skipper Manter – Aye; Jessica Miller – Aye. The motion carried unanimously. (3-0) Sergeant Rogers was found responsible for both allegations: conduct unbecoming of an officer and unt.” (Motion: Manter, second: Mitchell)
Impose a three-day unpaid suspension
Impose a three-day unpaid suspension
Yes: Miller, MitchellNo: Manter
From the minutes
“Mr. Manter moved to impose a three-day unpaid suspension. Ms. Mitchell seconded the motion. Discussion: Mr. Manter stated for the public record that he believed three days was too harsh. Roll Call Vote: Cindy Mitchell – Aye, Skipper Manter – Nay; Jessica Miller – Aye. The motion carried. (2-1) Sergeant Rogers received a three-day suspension. Adjournment.” (Motion: Manter, second: Mitchell)
Adjourn the meeting
Adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“Mr. Manter moved to adjourn the meeting. Ms. Mitchell seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Cindy Mitchell - Aye; Skipper Manter - Aye; Jessica Miller - Aye. The motion passed unanimously. (3-0) Meeting Adjourned at 6:03 p.m..” (Motion: Manter, second: Mitchell)
West Tisbury Select Board · Regular meeting
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
Attendance
Present: Cynthia Mitchell, Jessica Miller, Skipper Manter
Absent: None
3 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Send the letter and authorize the Town Administrator to sign it on the Board's behalf, and
Send the letter and authorize the Town Administrator to sign it on the Board's behalf, and
From the minutes
“Ms. Mitchell moved to send the letter and authorize the Town Administrator to sign it on the Board's behalf, and Ms. Miller seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Cindy Mitchell - Aye; Jessica Miller - Aye; Skipper Manter - Aye. The motion passed unanimously. (3-0) Mr. Manter recognized Cindy Mitchell for an award received by the health care organization she leads.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Miller)
Appoint the Vice Chair, Jessica Miller, as temporary chair for the meeting
Appoint the Vice Chair, Jessica Miller, as temporary chair for the meeting
From the minutes
“Mr. Manter moved to appoint the Vice Chair, Jessica Miller, as temporary chair for the meeting. Ms. Mitchell seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Cindy Mitchell - Aye; Jessica Miller - Aye; Skipper Manter - Aye. The motion passed unanimously. (3-0) Jessica Miller appointed Temporary Chair. Possible Executive Session To discuss the discipline or dis.” (Motion: Manter, second: Mitchell)
Enter executive session, with the possibility that the Board may return to public session
Enter executive session, with the possibility that the Board may return to public session
Yes: Miller, MitchellNo: Manter
From the minutes
“Mr. Manter moved to enter executive session, with the possibility that the Board may return to public session. Ms. Mitchell seconded the motion. Discussion: Mr. Manter said the town government should be as transparent and open as possible. He stated that this situation involved employees and was an example where the public should understand how the Town handles such matters and balances the issues involved. Roll Call Vote: Cindy Mitchell - Aye; Skipper Manter - Nay; Jessica Miller - Aye. The motion to enter Executive Session passed. (2-1) Ms. Miller stated that Lieutenant Matthew Gebo, Chief Bradley Cortez, Union President.” (Motion: Manter, 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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