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September 2, 2026
6 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Skipper Manter, Jessica Miller, Cynthia Mitchell
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the minutes of August 19, 2026, and
Approve the minutes of August 19, 2026, and
From the minutes
“Ms. Miller moved to approve the minutes of August 19, 2026, and Ms. Mitchell seconded the motion. Discussion: Mr. Manter asked whether there were any questions, concerns, amendments, or omissions. None were offered. Roll Call Vote: Jessica Miller - Aye; Cindy Mitchell - Aye; Skipper Manter - Aye. The Motion was approved unanimously. (3-0) Event Permit - Smith Wedding, 44 Flint Hill Road The Board reviewed an event permit application.” (Motion: Miller, second: Mitchell)
Approve the event permit, and
Approve the event permit, and
From the minutes
“Ms. Miller moved to approve the event permit, and Ms. Mitchell seconded the motion. Discussion: Mr. Manter said his concern, both for this event and generally, was the volume of amplified music and the need to keep it at a sensible level. Ms. Miller said people should be able to celebrate while remaining considerate of those around them. Mr. Smith said most of his neighbors would be attending the wedding and acknowledged the Board's concern. Roll Call Vote: Jessica Miller - Aye; Cindy Mitchell - Aye; Skipper Manter - Aye. The Motion was approved unanimously. (3-0) Donation - Friends of the Up-Island Council on Aging The Board reviewed a request to accept an.” (Motion: Miller, second: Mitchell)
Accept the $8,000 donation
Accept the $8,000 donation
From the minutes
“Ms. Miller moved to accept the $8,000 donation. Ms. Mitchell seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Jessica Miller - Aye; Cindy Mitchell - Aye; Skipper Manter - Aye. The Motion was approved unanimously. (3-0) The Board thanked Ms. Kramer and the Friends of the Up-Island Council on Aging. Police Sergeant.” (Motion: Miller, second: Mitchell)
Promote Officer Steve Mathias to the rank of sergeant for a three-year appointment effective at noon on September 3, 2026
Promote Officer Steve Mathias to the rank of sergeant for a three-year appointment effective at noon on September 3, 2026
From the minutes
“Ms. Mitchell moved to promote Officer Steve Mathias to the rank of sergeant for a three-year appointment effective at noon on September 3, 2026. Ms. Miller seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Jessica Miller - Aye; Cindy Mitchell - Aye; Skipper Manter - Aye. The Motion was approved unanimously. (3-0) The Board congratulated Sergeant Mathias and wished him well in the position. Traffic and Road-.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Miller)
Approve the letter, including the Up-Island Regional School District and Tri-Town Ambulance employee groups, with the final wording left up to Ms. Rand
Approve the letter, including the Up-Island Regional School District and Tri-Town Ambulance employee groups, with the final wording left up to Ms. Rand
From the minutes
“Ms. Miller moved to approve the letter, including the Up-Island Regional School District and Tri-Town Ambulance employee groups, with the final wording left up to Ms. Rand. Ms. Mitchell seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Jessica Miller - Aye; Cindy Mitchell - Aye; Skipper Manter - Aye. The Motion was approved unanimously. (3-0).” (Motion: Miller, second: Mitchell)
Adjourn
Adjourn
From the minutes
“Ms. Miller moved to adjourn. Ms. Mitchell seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Jessica Miller - Aye; Cindy Mitchell - Aye; Skipper Manter - Aye. The Motion was approved unanimously. (3-0) The meeting was adjourned. 4.” (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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