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September 16, 2026
8 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 September 9, 2026 minutes
Approve the September 9, 2026 minutes
From the minutes
“Ms. Miller moved to approve the September 9, 2026 minutes. Ms. Mitchell seconded the motion. Discussion: No changes were requested. Roll Call Vote: Jessica Miller - Aye; Cynthia Mitchell - Aye; Skipper Manter - Aye. The Motion was approved unanimously. (3-0) Tree Planting in West Tisbury Cemeteries Ms. Rand said the Board had received a letter from A.” (Motion: Miller, second: Mitchell)
Ban any planting of trees, bushes, or shrubs in the West Tisbury cemeteries
Ban any planting of trees, bushes, or shrubs in the West Tisbury cemeteries
From the minutes
“Ms. Mitchell moved to ban any planting of trees, bushes, or shrubs in the West Tisbury cemeteries. Ms. Miller seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Jessica Miller - Aye; Cynthia Mitchell - Aye; Skipper Manter - Aye. The Motion was approved unanimously. (3-0) 1 The Board agreed to return to the regulations later to define allowable plantings and revis.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Miller)
Declare the tree at the intersection of Old County Road and State Road surplus property
Declare the tree at the intersection of Old County Road and State Road surplus property
From the minutes
“Ms. Miller moved to declare the tree at the intersection of Old County Road and State Road surplus property. Ms. Mitchell seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Jessica Miller - Aye; Cynthia Mitchell - Aye; Skipper Manter - Aye. The Motion was approved unanimously. (3-0).” (Motion: Miller, second: Mitchell)
Accept the donations for the tree removal and replacement
Accept the donations for the tree removal and replacement
From the minutes
“Ms. Miller moved to accept the donations for the tree removal and replacement. Ms. Mitchell seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Jessica Miller - Aye; Cynthia Mitchell - Aye; Skipper Manter - Aye. The Motion was approved unanimously. (3-0) Mr. Manter supported first trying to find someone who could reuse the tree. Ms. Miller said t.” (Motion: Miller, second: Mitchell)
Approve the emergency hire
Approve the emergency hire
From the minutes
“Ms. Miller moved to approve the emergency hire. Ms. Mitchell seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Jessica Miller - Aye; Cynthia Mitchell - Aye; Skipper Manter - Aye. The Motion was approved unanimously. (3-0) Martha’s Vineyard Commission Letter of Support - Comprehensive Wastewater Management Plan Gra.” (Motion: Miller, second: Mitchell)
Endorse the project, sign a letter supporting the Martha's Vineyard Commission's Comprehensive Wastewater Management Plan grant application, and authorize the Chair to sign on behalf of the Board
Endorse the project, sign a letter supporting the Martha's Vineyard Commission's Comprehensive Wastewater Management Plan grant application, and authorize the Chair to sign on behalf of the Board
From the minutes
“Ms. Miller moved to endorse the project, sign a letter supporting the Martha's Vineyard Commission's Comprehensive Wastewater Management Plan grant application, and authorize the Chair to sign on behalf of the Board. Ms. Mitchell seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Jessica Miller - Aye; Cynthia Mitchell - Aye; Skipper Manter - Aye. The Motion was approved unanimously. (3-0).” (Motion: Miller, second: Mitchell)
Request that the state conduct a speed study on the identified portion of Edgartown-West Tisbury Road
Request that the state conduct a speed study on the identified portion of Edgartown-West Tisbury Road
From the minutes
“Ms. Miller moved to request that the state conduct a speed study on the identified portion of Edgartown-West Tisbury Road. Ms. Mitchell seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Jessica Miller - Aye; Cynthia Mitchell - Aye; Skipper Manter - Aye. The Motion was approved unanimously. (3-0) Ms. Rand said response times varied and that the Town would need to track the request in case.” (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; Cynthia Mitchell - Aye; Skipper Manter - Aye. The Motion was approved unanimously. (3-0) The meeting was adjourned at 4:59 pm..” (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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