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July 1, 2026
9 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Jessica Miller, Cynthia Mitchell, Skipper Manter
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the events and the one-day beer and wine license for Misty Meadows, and
Approve the events and the one-day beer and wine license for Misty Meadows, and
From the minutes
“Ms. Mitchell made a motion to approve the events and the one-day beer and wine license for Misty Meadows, and Ms. Miller seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Cynthia Mitchell – Aye, Jessica Miller – Aye, Skipper Manter – Aye. Motion passed unanimously. (3-0) Planning Board Access to Counsel The Board discussed a Planning Board request for access to counsel reg.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Miller)
Allow the Planning Board access to counsel for the easement/frontage question and review of the open space development decision, and
Allow the Planning Board access to counsel for the easement/frontage question and review of the open space development decision, and
From the minutes
“Ms. Miller made a motion to allow the Planning Board access to counsel for the easement/frontage question and review of the open space development decision, and Ms. Mitchell seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Cynthia Mitchell – Aye, Jessica Miller – Aye, Skipper Manter – Aye. Motion passed unanimously. (3-0) Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School Building Committee Representation The Board discussed the Region.” (Motion: Miller, second: Mitchell)
Waive the requirement that two members be recommended by the Town of West Tisbury for the School Building Committee, and
Waive the requirement that two members be recommended by the Town of West Tisbury for the School Building Committee, and
From the minutes
“Ms. Miller moved to waive the requirement that two members be recommended by the Town of West Tisbury for the School Building Committee, and Ms. Mitchell seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Cynthia Mitchell – Aye, Jessica Miller – Aye, Skipper Manter – Aye. Motion passed unanimously. (3-0) Fence Viewer Appointment The Board discussed the annual reappointment of Richard Hammond as a fence vie.” (Motion: Miller, second: Mitchell)
Appoint Richard Hammond as a fence viewer for the annual appointment, and
Appoint Richard Hammond as a fence viewer for the annual appointment, and
From the minutes
“Ms. Mitchell made a motion to appoint Richard Hammond as a fence viewer for the annual appointment, and Ms. Miller seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Cynthia Mitchell – Aye, Jessica Miller – Aye, Skipper Manter – Aye. Motion passed unanimously. (3-0) Board and Committee Openings Ms. Rand encouraged members of the public to visit the Town website, which.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Miller)
Find Lieutenant Gebo not responsible
Find Lieutenant Gebo not responsible
Yes: Manter, MitchellNo: Miller
From the minutes
“Mr. Manter moved to find Lieutenant Gebo not responsible. Ms. Mitchell seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Cindy Mitchell - yes; Skipper Manter - yes; Jessica Miller - no. Motion passed. (2-1).” (Motion: Manter, second: Mitchell)
Find Lieutenant Gebo not responsible
From the minutes
“Mr. Manter moved to find Lieutenant Gebo not responsible. Ms. Mitchell seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Cindy Mitchell - yes; Skipper Manter - yes; Jessica Miller - yes. Motion passed unanimously. (3-0).” (Motion: Manter, second: Mitchell)
Find Lieutenant Gebo not responsible
From the minutes
“Mr. Manter moved to find Lieutenant Gebo not responsible. Ms. Mitchell seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Cindy Mitchell - yes; Skipper Manter - yes; Jessica Miller - yes. Motion passed unanimously. (3-0) Sergeant Rogers Grievance / Arbitration Request The Board discussed Sergeant Rogers’ request under the la.” (Motion: Manter, second: Mitchell)
Skip step two of the grievance process and proceed directly to arbitration at the request, and
Skip step two of the grievance process and proceed directly to arbitration at the request, and
From the minutes
“Ms. Mitchell made a motion to skip step two of the grievance process and proceed directly to arbitration at the request, and Ms. Miller seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Cindy Mitchell - yes; Jessica Miller – yes; Skipper Manter – yes. Motion passed unanimously. (3-0) Cemetery Discussion The Board discussed the cemetery following a site visit. It was stated that a meeting.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Miller)
Adjourn, and
Adjourn, and
From the minutes
“Ms. Miller moved to adjourn, and Ms. Mitchell seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Cindy Mitchell - yes; Jessica Miller – yes; Skipper Manter – yes. Motion passed unanimously. (3-0).” (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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