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West Tisbury Former Select Board member

Kent Healy

Elected townwide · 1 term in this record

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Record at a glance · 2021–2022 Board

36 of 59meetings attended (61%) · whole board 86%
136votes cast by name (yes, no or abstain)
4no votes (3% of votes cast) · whole board <1%
4 of 4split votes where Healy was in the minority · whole board 33%
1abstained
1term in this record
How these numbers work
  • Counted from the official minutes, for 2021–2022 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
  • Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Healy as present or absent at the start.
  • Only votes the minutes record member by member are counted. Voice votes and votes given only as a count (for example 6-3 with no names) are not.
  • Percentages are shown only when there are at least 10 meetings or votes to count.
  • A split vote is one where at least one member voted yes and another voted no. “In the minority” means on the side with fewer votes; ties are not counted.
  • “Whole board” combines every member’s record for the same term.

These numbers describe the record; they are not a grade. A no vote, an abstention or a minority vote is neither good nor bad. MassVoter never rates officials.

Attendance

At the start of 36 of 59 Select Board meetings in 2021–2022 Board.

Missed

Every meeting (59)

Votes where members disagreed · 2021–2022 Board

Oct 20Accept the recommendations of the Shellfish Committee to open…Motion: accept the recommendations of the Shellfish Committee to open oyster season…Passed 2–0 · Healy: Not recorded

October 20, 2021: Accept the recommendations of the Shellfish Committee to open oyster season as stated above

ApprovePassed · 2–0

Accept the recommendations of the Shellfish Committee to open oyster season as stated above

The minutes give the count (2-0-0) but not how each member voted.

From the minutes

“Kent moved to accept the recommendations of the Shellfish Committee to open oyster season as stated above. Cindy seconded. Roll Call vote: Cindy and Kent in favor, Skipper was unable to vote as his computer froze up. (2-0-0) o Request for access to County License Plate Tourism/Economic Development Funds ($15,500): The Board has voted in the.” (Motion: Healy, second: Mitchell)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Oct 20Request the Personnel Board to examine and bring to…Motion: request the Personnel Board to examine and bring to town meeting…Passed 2–0 · Healy: Abstained

October 20, 2021: Request the Personnel Board to examine and bring to town meeting the amendment to the Personnel Bylaw wording as stated above

ApprovePassed · 2–0

Request the Personnel Board to examine and bring to town meeting the amendment to the Personnel Bylaw wording as stated above

Voted: Abstained

Yes: Manter, MitchellAbstained: Healy

From the minutes

“Cindy moved to request the Personnel Board to examine and bring to town meeting the amendment to the Personnel Bylaw wording as stated above. Kent seconded. Roll Call vote: Cindy and Skipper in favor, Kent abstained. (2-0-1) Correspondence: There were copies of letters not specifically addressed to the Select Board from various committees or boards that had been sent to the.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Healy)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Oct 13Award the contract for the Howes House Feasibility Study…Motion: award the contract for the Howes House Feasibility Study to Keenan…Passed 5–0 · Healy: Not recorded

October 13, 2021: Award the contract for the Howes House Feasibility Study to Keenan & Kenny Architects, LT

ApprovePassed · 5–0

Award the contract for the Howes House Feasibility Study to Keenan & Kenny Architects, LT

The minutes give the count (5-0-0) but not how each member voted.

From the minutes

“Cindy moved to award the contract for the Howes House Feasibility Study to Keenan & Kenny Architects, LTD. Kent seconded. Roll Call vote: all in favor (5-0-0) Correspondence:.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Healy)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Sep 1Extend the mandate made last week (to establish a…Motion: extend the mandate made last week (to establish a rule that…Passed 2–1 · Healy: No

September 1, 2021: Extend the mandate made last week (to establish a rule that all town employees working in or conducting business at the Town Hall at a time when other town employees…

AppointPassed · 2–1

Extend the mandate made last week (to establish a rule that all town employees working in or conducting business at the Town Hall at a time when other town employees or members of the public are present in the building must be fully vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus no later than September 30, 2021. Any applications for medical or religious exemptions shall be submitted to the office of the Town Administrator who shall, in consultation with the Town's Special Labor Counsel, investigate and make a report to the Select Board and such employee's appointing authority concerning what accommodations, if any, might be reasonable) to all of the above listed Town

Voted: No

Yes: Manter, MitchellNo: Healy

From the minutes

“Cindy made the motion to extend the mandate made last week (to establish a rule that all town employees working in or conducting business at the Town Hall at a time when other town employees or members of the public are present in the building must be fully vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus no later than September 30, 2021. Any applications for medical or religious exemptions shall be submitted to the office of the Town Administrator who shall, in consultation with the Town's Special Labor Counsel, investigate and make a report to the Select Board and such employee's appointing authority concerning what accommodations, if any, might be reasonable) to all of the above listed Town Buildings Kent seconded. Roll Call Vote: Cindy; Yes, Kent; No, Skipper; Yes (2-1-0).” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Healy)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Sep 1They send a letter to recommend the ARPA funds…Motion: they send a letter to recommend the ARPA funds go toward…Passed 2–1 · Healy: No

September 1, 2021: They send a letter to recommend the ARPA funds go toward wastewater and a fiber network upgrade provided there isn’t other funding for the fiber project

ApprovePassed · 2–1

They send a letter to recommend the ARPA funds go toward wastewater and a fiber network upgrade provided there isn’t other funding for the fiber project

Voted: No

Yes: Manter, MitchellNo: Healy

From the minutes

“Cindy moved that they send a letter to recommend the ARPA funds go toward wastewater and a fiber network upgrade provided there isn’t other funding for the fiber project. Kent seconded. Roll Call Vote: Cindy; Yes, Kent; No, Skipper; Yes (2-1-0) Motion passes by majority. Correspondence:.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Healy)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Jul 28Approve the 1 day licenseMotion: approve the 1 day licensePassed 2–0 · Healy: Yes

July 28, 2021: Approve the 1 day license

ApprovePassed · 2–0

Approve the 1 day license

Voted: Yes

Yes: Healy, MitchellAbstained: Manter

From the minutes

“Cindy made the motion to approve the 1 day license. Kent seconded. Roll Call Vote: Cindy and Kent in favor, Skipper abstained (2-0-1).” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Healy)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Jul 28Approve the eventMotion: approve the eventPassed 2–0 · Healy: Yes

July 28, 2021: Approve the event

ApprovePassed · 2–0

Approve the event

Voted: Yes

Yes: Healy, MitchellAbstained: Manter

From the minutes

“Cindy made the motion to approve the event. Kent seconded. Roll Call Vote: Cindy and Kent in favor, Skipper abstained (2-0-1).” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Healy)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Jul 28Authorize Jen to send a letter of supportMotion: authorize Jen to send a letter of supportPassed 2–1 · Healy: No

July 28, 2021: Authorize Jen to send a letter of support

ApprovePassed · 2–1

Authorize Jen to send a letter of support

Voted: No

Yes: Manter, MitchellNo: Healy

From the minutes

“Cindy made the motion to authorize Jen to send a letter of support. Kent seconded. Roll Call Vote: Cindy and Skipper; yes. Kent; No. Passes by majority..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Healy)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Jun 9Grant the One Day Beer & Wine License as…Motion: grant the One Day Beer & Wine License as stated abovePassed 2–0 · Healy: Yes

June 9, 2021: Grant the One Day Beer & Wine License as stated above

ApprovePassed · 2–0

Grant the One Day Beer & Wine License as stated above

Voted: Yes

Yes: Healy, MitchellAbstained: Manter

From the minutes

“Cindy made the motion to grant the One Day Beer & Wine License as stated above. Kent seconded. Roll call vote; Cindy and Kent in Favor, Skipper Abstained. (2-0-1)..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Healy)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Jun 2Allow the Progressive Pride flag to be flown on…Motion: allow the Progressive Pride flag to be flown on the Town…Passed 2–1 · Healy: No

June 2, 2021: Allow the Progressive Pride flag to be flown on the Town Hall flag pole under the American flag and also on the side of the Library building for the month…

ApprovePassed · 2–1

Allow the Progressive Pride flag to be flown on the Town Hall flag pole under the American flag and also on the side of the Library building for the month of June

Voted: No

Yes: Manter, MitchellNo: Healy

From the minutes

“Cindy made a motion to allow the Progressive Pride flag to be flown on the Town Hall flag pole under the American flag and also on the side of the Library building for the month of June. Kent seconded. Roll call vote: Cindy and Skipper in favor, Kent opposed (2-1-0)..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Healy)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Votes with no disagreement (212)

    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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