Tisbury public meetings in 2021

Select Board

The Tisbury Select Board is meeting remotely to consider routine license renewals and approvals, including all-alcohol, one-day alcohol, lodging house, and common victualler licenses for local businesses. No major policy decisions or public hearings are listed; the agenda consists of administrative license items and the town administrator's report.

• All-alcohol renewals for Copper Wok Inc (9 Main St), State Road Restaurant (79 Beach Rd), Mikado Asian Bistro (76 Main St), Golden Bull Brazilian Steakhouse (13 Beach St Ext), Black Dog Tavern locations, Waterside Market Group, Italplat Inc (20 Union St), Little House Café (339 State Rd)
• One-day alcohol license for Martha's Vineyard Museum special event on 1/14/22
• Lodging house license for Nobnocket Boutique (60 Mount Aldworth Rd)
• Common victualler licenses for Nat's Nook (38 Main St), Rocco's Pizza (79 Beach Rd), Cronig's Market (357 State Rd), KRS Inc Woodland Variety and Grill (455 State Rd)
• Meeting held remotely via Zoom due to Covid-19 precautions

The Tisbury Select Board unanimously approved all license renewals and new licenses on the agenda, including 10 all-alcohol licenses, one one-day alcohol license, one lodging house license, and six common victualler licenses. All votes were 3-0 in favor.

• Approved all-alcohol license for Copper Wok Inc, 9 Main Street (3-0)
• Approved all-alcohol license for State Road Restaurant llc, 79 Beach Road (3-0)
• Approved all-alcohol license for Mikado Asian Bistro, 76 Main Street (3-0)
• Approved all-alcohol license for Golden Bull Brazilian Steakhouse, 13 Beach Street Extension (3-0)
• Approved all-alcohol license for Black Dog Tavern Café, 509 State Road (3-0)
• Approved all-alcohol license for Black Dog Tavern llc, Water Street Bakery, 11A Water Street (3-0)
• Approved all-alcohol license for Black Dog Tavern, 20 Beach Street Extension (3-0)
• Approved all-alcohol license for Waterside Market Group Inc (3-0)

Select Board

The Tisbury Select Board is meeting to discuss and potentially act on several items, including a housing bank transfer fee bylaw, FY2023 department budget proposals, and a public hearing for a common victualler license. The board will also consider a construction manager at risk contract for the Tisbury School project and a street closure for a hayride. The meeting is held remotely via Zoom due to COVID-19.

• Discussion of Martha's Vineyard Housing Bank - Housing Trust Transfer Fee Bylaw
• FY2023 department budget proposals for multiple departments including Public Works, Police, Fire, and Emergency Management
• Public hearing for Common Victualler License for Tansy Juice by the Sea LLC, 79 Beach Road Units 15 & 16
• Approval of Construction Manager at Risk Contract and Lease Agreement for Modular for Tisbury School Project
• Street closure for Union Street Hayride on December 19, 2021

Board of Health

The Tisbury Board of Health is meeting virtually to discuss COVID-19 updates, nitrogen regulations, the Board of Health budget, and the holiday meeting schedule. The board will also review a septic system (DWA) application for approval and ratify several DWAs already approved by the health agent, along with bills and permits.

• DWA for board approval: Kenneth B Hurd, 127 Red Coat Hill Road (52-A-7)
• DWA approved by health agent: Amanda Adams, 118 Edg-VH Road (12-H-6)
• DWA approved by health agent: Est. of Eleanor C. Carriero, 154 Daggett Ave. (26-B-8)
• DWA approved by health agent: Gustall, LLC, Main Street (29-C-4)
• DWA approved by health agent: Mary Ibsen, 24 Circuit Avenue (15-B-2)

The Tisbury Board of Health unanimously approved the preliminary budget for submission by December 17, 2021, and approved a Disposal Works Approval (DWA) for Kenneth B. Hurd at 127 Red Coat Hill Road. The board also discussed COVID-19 case numbers, nitrogen regulations, and holiday scheduling.

• Approved preliminary Board of Health budget for submission (unanimous)
• Approved DWA for Kenneth B. Hurd / 127 Red Coat Hill Road / 52-A-7
• Approved minutes of November 16, 2021 as written

Board of Health

The Tisbury Board of Health is holding a virtual public hearing to review and potentially amend regulations on enhanced de-nitrification technologies in the Lake Tashmoo and Lagoon Pond watershed overlay districts. Drafts of the proposed changes are available on the town website or by contacting the board.

• Public hearing on amended regulations for enhanced de-nitrification technologies
• Applies to Lake Tashmoo and Lagoon Pond watershed overlay districts
• Meeting held virtually due to COVID-19
• Drafts available at tisburyma.gov or by phone at 508-696-4290 ext. 293

Select Board

The Tisbury Select Board, School Committee, School Building Committee, and Construction Manager at Risk Selection Committee are meeting jointly to review and vote on the ranking of construction manager candidates for the Tisbury School project. The School Committee will also review and approve invoices, and the Select Board will vote on beginning contract negotiations with the top-ranked candidate.

• Construction Manager at Risk Selection Committee ranking presentation
• School Building Committee vote to acknowledge the ranking
• School Committee review and approval of invoices
• School Committee vote to accept the ranking
• Select Board vote to begin contract negotiations

Select Board

The Tisbury Select Board will hold public hearings on a new common victualler license for Tansy at 79 Beach Road and on the FY2022 tax rate classification. The board will also vote on cost-of-living adjustments, a police lieutenant job description and pay grade, and several appointments, including the police chief. Additionally, they will consider authorizing the town administrator to submit a warrant article for Baylis Wood Street acceptance and to negotiate a police chief employment agreement.

• Public hearing for Common Victualler License, Tansy (Juice by the Sea LLC), 79 Beach Road Units 15 & 16
• Public hearing on FY2022 tax rate classification and property class allocation
• Review and approval of cost-of-living adjustment for management and professional staff
• Authorization to negotiate employment agreement for Police Chief
• Authorization to submit Tisbury Marine Terminal Chapter 91 License Application

The Tisbury Select Board voted unanimously to approve an 18% residential exemption and 0% commercial shift for FY2022, following a public hearing. The board also approved a 2.3% cost-of-living adjustment for management and professional employees, and placed the Police Lieutenant position on the Managerial and Professional Classification at grade M8. Appointments were made for Emergency Management Director, Town Administrator, and Chief Procurement Officer. The public hearing for the Tansy common victualler license was continued to December 15, 2021.

• Approved 18% residential exemption and 0% commercial shift for FY2022.
• Approved 2.3% COLA for management and professional employees.
• Approved Police Lieutenant position on Managerial and Professional Classification, grade M8.
• Appointed Greg Leland as Emergency Management Director.
• Appointed John Grande as Town Administrator and Chief Procurement Officer.
• Authorized Town Administrator to submit warrant article for Baylis Wood Street Acceptance.
• Authorized Town Administrator to negotiate employment agreement for Police Chief.
• Continued Tansy common victualler license public hearing to December 15, 2021.

Board of Health

The Tisbury Board of Health is meeting virtually to discuss a mini golf site development, receive the health agent's report on COVID and other public health matters, and approve disposal works applications (DWAs) and permits.

• Appointment with George Sourati & Brooks Katzen re: mini golf site development
• Health agent report: COVID update, Public Health Excellence Grant, nitrogen regulation public hearing, CWMP Draft Needs Assessment
• DWA for board approval: Ronald Tolin / Weaver Lane / 13-B-2.3
• DWAs approved by health agent: Carole Mavetty, Jack Reagan, Kristin Harris, Paul Adler
• Bills and permits for approval

The Tisbury Board of Health denied a wastewater proposal for the Island Cove Mini Golf development because it did not meet Title 5 regulations, including the requirement to connect to the municipal sewer where feasible. The applicant withdrew the application. The board also approved a septic system permit and several bills, and discussed COVID-19 updates and a nitrogen regulations public hearing.

• Denied wastewater plan for Island Cove Mini Golf site (unanimous)
• Approved DWA for Ronald Tolin / Weaver Lane / 13-B-2.3
• Approved bills: Martha's Vineyard Times advertising $168.75, postage $208.80, water testing $70.00
• Approved October 26, 2021 meeting minutes as written
• Set nitrogen regulations public hearing for December 7, 2021 via Zoom at 6 PM

Board of Health

The Tisbury Board of Health will hold a joint meeting with Island Boards of Health. The discussion will focus on COVID-19 and indoor mask orders.

• Joint meeting with Island Boards of Health regarding COVID-19 and indoor mask orders

Select Board

The Tisbury Select Board is meeting to vote on the sale of $8,000,000 in General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes for the Tisbury School, with TD Securities as the buyer. The votes authorize the sale, ratify related official statements, and set up compliance procedures. The meeting is held remotely due to COVID-19.

• Vote to approve sale of $8,000,000 bond anticipation notes at 1.50% interest to TD Securities, with a $25,520 premium
• Ratification of Notice of Sale and Preliminary Official Statement dated October 26, 2021
• Approval of final Official Statement dated November 2, 2021
• Authorization for Town Treasurer to establish post-issuance tax compliance and continuing disclosure procedures
• Meeting held remotely via Zoom due to COVID-19

The Tisbury Select Board approved the sale of an $8,000,000 bond anticipation note for the Tisbury School Project to TD Securities at a 1.50% interest rate, with a premium of $25,520. The board also ratified related official statements, authorized a disclosure undertaking, and directed the Town Treasurer to establish compliance procedures. All votes were unanimous (3-0).

• Approved sale of $8M bond anticipation note to TD Securities (3-0)
• Ratified Notice of Sale and Official Statements (3-0)
• Authorized significant events disclosure undertaking (3-0)
• Directed Town Treasurer to establish tax compliance procedures (3-0)
• Approved minutes of August 4, 10, and 24, 2021 (3-0)

Select Board

The Tisbury Select Board will hold a public hearing on transferring the Martha's Vineyard Taxi license from Morgan Reitzas to Peter Bradford, and will consider appointments to the Climate Committee, a Special Police Officer, and an EMT. The board will also discuss special legislation to hold Town Meeting outside Tisbury, the 2022 Town Meeting date, a CPA restriction on Kuehn's Way, and storm/Covid updates. The meeting is remote via Zoom due to Covid-19. The Water Commissioners will separately meet to discuss the FY2023 budget and other routine items.

• Public hearing: transfer of taxi company license from Morgan Reitzas (Vineyard Transport, Inc.) to Peter Bradford (Lost Land Solutions Inc), both d/b/a Martha's Vineyard Taxi
• Appointments: Climate Committee membership, Bill Straw (Climate Committee), Cory Medeiros (Special Police Officer), Jason Davey (EMT full-time)
• Discussion: special legislation to hold Town Meeting outside Tisbury; Town Meeting date 2022
• Discussion: Kuehn's Way consent and subordination to CPA restriction
• Bills payable: $1,054.98 (10/29/21) and $812,238.76 (10/26/21)

Board of Health

The Tisbury Board of Health is meeting virtually to discuss several public health matters, including microbial source testing of stormwater outflow, a water complaint, COVID-19 updates, and a public hearing on Board of Health regulations. The agenda also includes reports from the health agent and assistant health agent, plus approval of bills and permits.

• Microbial source testing of stormwater outflow from W. Spring St. with Gerry Hokanson and Dr. Stephen Jones
• Water complaint/private well request at 44 Rogers Farm Rd.
• Public hearing deliberation on BOH Regulations
• COVID-19 update and flu clinic
• Nitrogen regulations/DCPC process update

The Board of Health unanimously adopted changes to nitrogen regulations, including increasing maximum occupancy in the Coastal District from five to six bedrooms and updating bedroom definitions. They also discussed high human fecal contamination levels in Lake Tashmoo, agreeing to investigate sources. COVID-19 mask mandate considerations were discussed, with commissioners agreeing to a threshold of three cases for two weeks before lifting.

• Adopted change to maximum occupancy in Coastal District from five to six bedrooms (unanimous)
• Adopted update on division of land within restricted areas (unanimous)
• Adopted definition of bedroom (unanimous)
• Eliminated paragraph 1.2 of draft regulations (unanimous)
• Accepted proposed change to section 1.5 of draft regulations
• Approved minutes of October 12 and 19, 2021 (unanimous, Boyd abstained)

Select Board

The Tisbury Select Board is meeting to hold three public hearings: an aquaculture license application, an Eversource conduit installation, and adoption of wastewater regulations. The board will also discuss short-term rentals, the FY2023 budget, a pier replacement plan, and other administrative items. The meeting is held remotely via Zoom due to Covid-19.

• Public hearing: Aquaculture license application by Greg Martino
• Public hearing: Eversource conduit installation at 76 Mount Aldworth Road
• Public hearing: Adoption of Article V and VI of Tisbury Wastewater Regulations
• Harbormaster: Proposed plan to replace Owen Park Pier
• Bills payable 9/28/21: $724,629.68

The Tisbury Select Board unanimously approved an aquaculture license for Martino Seafood LLC in Lagoon Pond, an Eversource conduit installation at 76 Mount Aldworth Road with conditions, and Articles V and VI of the Wastewater Regulations. The board also approved scalloping dates, reinstated the Short-Term Rental Task Force, and approved bills payable of $724,629.68. A proposed amendment to the Budget Financial Policy was postponed pending language clarification.

• Approved aquaculture license for Martino Seafood LLC (3-0)
• Approved Eversource conduit installation with conditions: no Friday/Saturday work, no start before 9AM, staging permission, road restoration (3-0)
• Approved Article V of Wastewater Regulations (3-0)
• Approved Article VI of Wastewater Regulations (3-0)
• Approved 2021 scalloping dates (3-0)
• Reinstated Short-Term Rental Task Force (3-0)
• Approved bills payable $724,629.68 (3-0)
• Postponed Budget Financial Policy amendment

Board of Health

The Tisbury Board of Health is meeting virtually to discuss health agent reports and hold a public hearing on amending Board of Health Regulations. Items include a water complaint at 44 Rogers Farm Rd., COVID-19 discussion, nitrogen regulations, and a request to dispose of drill cuttings for the Tisbury water main project. The board will also review approved disposal works approvals and bills.

• Public hearing on amending Board of Health Regulations
• Water complaint/private well request at 44 Rogers Farm Rd.
• Request to dispose of drill cuttings for Tisbury WW water main project
• DWA approvals: 4333 Abby Hirsch / 152 Main Street, 4334 Stephen Benford / 40 Old Lighthouse Rd., 4335 Will White / 362 Herring Creek Rd., 4336 Kim O'Callaghan / 162 State Road, 4337 Barbara Jo Beary / 165 Bernard Circle

The Tisbury Board of Health held a public hearing to clarify three regulations, with no changes to current procedures. They voted unanimously to work with a resident and the water department to remediate a water quality issue, and approved disposal of drilling mud at the borough pit. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved September 21, 2021 meeting minutes unanimously
• Held public hearing on regulation clarifications; no changes adopted
• Voted unanimously to coordinate with water department on Rogers' water issue
• Approved disposal of drilling mud at borough pit behind Annex

Select Board

The Tisbury Select Board meeting, originally scheduled for October 6, 2021, has been rescheduled to October 20, 2021. The board will hold public hearings on an aquaculture license application, an Eversource conduit installation, and adoption of wastewater regulations, plus discuss short-term rentals and a pier replacement plan.

• Public hearing for Greg Martino's aquaculture license application
• Public hearing on Eversource conduit installation at 76 Mount Aldworth Road
• Public hearing on adoption of Article V and VI of Tisbury Wastewater Regulations
• Harbormaster proposal to replace Owen Park Pier
• Bills payable 9/28/21: $724,629.68

Select Board

This Select Board meeting agenda contains only the single item 'Agenda' with attached documents. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed. The meeting appears to be procedural in nature.

• Agenda item only

Select Board

The Tisbury Select Board is meeting to vote on entering executive session to discuss the potential purchase, exchange, lease, or value of two real property parcels (7-F-17 and 7-F-22). The board will also make appointments to town committees, consider one-day alcohol licenses, and review several reports and bills.

• Executive session to consider real property parcels 7-F-17 and 7-F-22
• Appointments to Police Department, Community Preservation, Computer Committee, and other boards
• One-day alcohol licenses for Martha's Vineyard Museum (Sept 23) and Tisbury Firefighters Association (Sept 26)
• License agreement for Main Street Medicinal at Mechanic Street Extension
• Bills payable totaling $1,175,971.17 across four dates

The Tisbury Select Board approved the form of a license agreement for Main Street Medicinal's Mechanic Street extension but will not release it until the driveway design is finalized and presented for final review. The board also made numerous appointments to town committees, approved two one-day alcohol licenses, adopted the 2021 Hazard Mitigation Plan, and approved bills payable totaling over $1.1 million. All votes were unanimous (3-0) except the Sewer Advisory Board appointment, which passed 2-1 with Member Cutrer opposed.

• Approved Main Street Medicinal license form, held release pending driveway design (3-0)
• Appointed Samantha Gitschler as Police Department Administrative Secretary (3-0)
• Appointed members to Community Preservation, Computer, Picnic, Sewer Advisory, Town Cabinet, Water Resources, and Historical Commissions (3-0, Sewer 2-1)
• Approved one-day alcohol licenses for Martha's Vineyard Museum and Tisbury Firefighters Association (3-0)
• Adopted 2021 Hazard Mitigation Plan as presented (3-0)
• Approved bills payable totaling $1,175,971.27 (3-0)
• Authorized Town Treasurer to establish post-issuance tax compliance procedures for bonds (3-0)
• Authorized electronic signatures and execution of bond documents (3-0)

Board of Health

The Tisbury Board of Health is meeting virtually to discuss COVID-19 and nitrogen regulations, review a sanitary sewer overflow, and approve disposal works applications. A public hearing is scheduled to consider amending Board of Health Regulations.

• Public hearing on amending Board of Health Regulations
• Sanitary Sewer Overflow at 25 Beach Road / 9-B-14
• DWA 4328 – Thomas Taddeo / 596 Main St. / 4-B-3.2
• DWA 4329 – 22 Hatch Rd. LLC / 22 Hatch Rd. / 5-F-3
• DWA 4330 – Chris Vieira / 160 Bernard Circle / 4-H-4

The Board of Health held a public hearing on proposed amendments to clarify bedroom definitions and occupancy rules, but took no final action, keeping the hearing open for written comments until September 27. The board unanimously approved a COVID-19 waiver for the Council on Aging play readers group with conditions. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved August 24, 2021 meeting minutes unanimously
• Held public hearing open for written comments until September 27, 2021
• Approved waiver for play readers group with mask and distancing conditions (unanimous)

Select Board

This is a procedural agenda with a single attachment: a notice that committee volunteers are needed, dated September 16. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

• Committee volunteer recruitment notice (September 16)

Select Board

The Tisbury Select Board will convene to make numerous appointments to town boards and positions, including Animal Inspector, Harbormaster, and Building Commissioner. They will also hold a public hearing to determine if a dog is a nuisance or dangerous, and discuss licenses, the 2022 Town Meeting date, and other administrative items.

• Appointments: Animal Inspector (Kathleen Hoffman), Harbormaster (John Crocker), Building Commissioner (Ross Seavey), Police Officer (Patrick Souza), and many others
• Public hearing on whether a dog is a nuisance or dangerous (MGL c. 140, s. 157)
• One-day alcohol license for Martha's Vineyard Oyster Festival (Oct 1-2, 2021)
• Common victualler licenses for Wolf's Den (45 Beach Road) and Vineyard Haven Yacht Club (45 Owen Little Way)
• Bills payable totaling $960,981.53 (Aug 17, 24, 27)

Select Board

The Tisbury Select Board is meeting remotely to discuss several items, including change-of-use requests for two properties, a comprehensive waste management plan, wastewater capacity allocation, a land acquisition, and an update on the wastewater treatment plant's permitting status. The board will also consider a reserve fund transfer request from the town treasurer. The meeting is being held via Zoom due to COVID-19 precautions.

• Change of Use Requests for 75 Main Street and 4 State Road
• Comprehensive Waste Management Plan: Plan of Study
• Wastewater Approved Capacity - Allocation
• Land Acquisition, parcel 21-B-27.1
• Reserve Fund Transfer request from Jon Snyder, treasurer

Select Board

The Tisbury Select Board is holding a meeting on August 24, 2021, with an agenda that includes documents from the Finance Committee, Board of Assessors, Board of Health, and Planning Board. The agenda itself is minimal and appears to be mostly procedural, with no specific action items listed.

• Agenda document
• Finance Committee document
• Board of Assessors document
• Board of Health document
• Planning Board document

The Tisbury Select Board approved extending contracts for the Tisbury school project: Tappe Architects up to $4,071,920 and CHA Consulting up to $1,414,230, both through project completion. The board also postponed the 350th Celebration due to COVID-19 concerns, approved a 25 mph speed limit on Daggett Avenue, and moved regular meetings to Wednesdays.

• Approved extending Tappe Architects contract up to $4,071,920 (3-0)
• Approved extending CHA Consulting contract up to $1,414,230 (3-0)
• Postponed 350th Celebration due to COVID-19 (3-0)
• Approved 25 mph speed limit on Daggett Avenue (3-0)
• Approved transfer station agreement with Bruno's (3-0)
• Approved one-day alcohol license for Martha's Vineyard Museum (3-0)
• Approved extending terms of appointed committee members to Oct 1, 2021 (3-0)
• Moved regular Select Board meetings to Wednesdays (3-0)

Board of Health

The Board of Health will hold a virtual meeting to discuss COVID-19 updates and the Tisbury 350th Celebration. The agenda also includes discussions on nitrogen regulations and letters of support for public health funding.

• Joint meeting with Selectboard regarding vaccine mandates for town employees
• Discussion of nitrogen regulations
• Review of Owen Little Way
• Letter of support for House Bill 910
• Review of 25 Goethals Way

The Tisbury Board of Health and Select Board jointly voted to postpone the town's 350th-anniversary celebration due to rising COVID-19 cases, including breakthrough infections. The BOH also approved recognizing a dwelling at 25 Goethals Way as three bedrooms with a five-person occupancy limit, and voted to use Cares Act funds for public health infrastructure and to send a letter supporting a pesticide bill.

• Postponed 350th-anniversary celebration (Select Board unanimous)
• Recognized 25 Goethals Way as three-bedroom dwelling, occupancy 5 (unanimous)
• Approved using Cares Act funds for public health infrastructure
• Voted to send letter supporting Dylan Fernandes' pesticide bill (House Bill 910)
• Approved Wampanoag Environmental Laboratory water testing for $240

Select Board

The Tisbury Select Board is meeting to consider appointments, license requests, and public hearings. Two public hearings will review amendments to the Beer and Wine License for Black Dog Tavern Company at 509 State Road and the All-Alcohol License at 20 Beach Street Extension. The board will also discuss a Vineyard Wind presentation and receive updates from the Martha's Vineyard Land Bank.

• Public hearing on amendments to Black Dog Tavern's Beer and Wine License, 509 State Road
• Public hearing on amendments to Black Dog Tavern's All-Alcohol License, 20 Beach Street Extension
• Beach Road Restaurant request to extend outdoor seating end date to April 1, 2022
• Notice of Intent to Sell MGL Chapter 61B §9: Mink Meadows
• Bills payable: $275,239.37 (07/27/21) and $985,425.65 (07/26/21)

The Tisbury Select Board unanimously approved several items, including extending Beach Road Restaurant's outdoor seating to April 1, 2022, granting one-day alcohol licenses to Martha's Vineyard Museum, authorizing the chair to sign the FY21 CDBG grant application, and releasing the town's right of first refusal for Mink Meadows. The board also referred a street acceptance petition for Tashmoo Avenue at Baylis Woods to the Planning Board, approved letters of support for broadband funding, housing bank legislation, and Vineyard Wind, and approved amendments to Black Dog Tavern's alcohol licenses. All votes were unanimous (3-0).

• Approved extension of outdoor seating for Beach Road Restaurant to April 1, 2022 (3-0)
• Approved one-day alcohol license for Martha's Vineyard Museum (3-0)
• Authorized chair to sign FY21 Community Development Block Grant application (3-0)
• Released town's right of first refusal for Mink Meadows property (3-0)
• Referred Tashmoo Avenue street acceptance to Planning Board (3-0)
• Authorized letters of support for housing bank bills and Vineyard Wind (3-0)
• Approved amendments to Black Dog Tavern beer/wine and all-alcohol licenses (3-0)
• Approved bills payable totaling $1,260,665.02 (3-0)

Board of Health

The Tisbury Board of Health is meeting virtually to discuss COVID-19 updates, nitrogen regulations, and Owen Little Way, among other items. A public hearing is scheduled for 4:30 PM regarding the bedroom count at 25 Goethals Way. The board will also review approved disposal works applications and consider a health agent performance appraisal and a well permit.

• Public hearing on bedroom count at 25 Goethals Way
• COVID-19 updates and nitrogen regulations in health agent report
• DWA 4325: William O'Callaghan/131 Summer Street/25-C-26
• DWA 4326: James King/48 Renear Street/12-D-2
• DWA 4327: Carol Immelt/11 Winyah Ln/14-A-19

The Board of Health held a public hearing on a petition regarding the number of bedrooms and occupants at 25 Goethals Way, but took no final action, voting unanimously to continue the hearing to review additional documents. The board also approved a preemptive beach advisory for Owen Little Way and a well permit.

• Continued public hearing on 25 Goethals Way bedroom count to review documents (unanimous)
• Approved preemptive beach advisory with signage for Owen Little Way (unanimous)
• Approved well permit for Assessor's Parcel 61-B-22

Select Board

This is a procedural agenda with no listed substantive items. The only entry is the agenda itself, referencing two PDF documents. No decisions or discussions are specified.

The Tisbury Select Board held a remote meeting on August 4, 2021, and approved two items. They unanimously appointed Patrick Souza as a Special Police Officer and approved the minutes from the July 20, 2021 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Appointed Patrick Souza as Special Police Officer (3-0)
• Approved minutes of July 20, 2021 meeting (3-0)

Board of Health

The Tisbury Board of Health is meeting to discuss nitrogen regulations, the Bettencourt subdivision, and appointing the Animal Control Officer as an agent for animal regulations. The board will also review and approve two disposal works applications (DWAs) and routine bills and permits.

• Appointment of Mark Nicotera re: Lin Gallant / 56 Marions Way at 4:30 PM
• Discussion of nitrogen regulations and Bettencourt subdivision
• Consideration of Animal Control Officer as agent of BOH for animal regulations
• DWA review: 4319 (Brew) and 4321 (26 Davis Street Realty Trust)
• Bills and permits for approval

The Tisbury Board of Health approved a building permit for Mark Nicotera to finish the basement at 56 Marions Way for Lin Gallant, despite the septic system being designed for five bedrooms and the upstairs office becoming a bedroom. The board also voted not to require monitoring wells for the Bettencourt subdivision on Muddle Pud Road, approved the Animal Control Officer as a BOH agent, and approved two disposal works applications. Meeting minutes from May 11 and 25 were approved as written.

• Approved basement finish permit at 56 Marions Way
• Approved minutes of May 11 and 25, 2021
• Voted not to require monitoring wells at parcel 21-B-27.1
• Approved Animal Control Officer as BOH agent
• Approved DWA 4319 for 91 Winyah Lane
• Approved DWA 4321 for 26 Davis Street

Board of Health

The Tisbury Board of Health is meeting to handle routine business including septic system approvals, a health agent report covering COVID, nitrogen regulations, and a housing bank, plus a hearing request. They will also review a DWA application and consider committee appointments.

• Appointment: Sheri Caseau, Martha’s Vineyard Commission at 4:30 PM
• Appointment: Jay’s Septic at 5:00 PM
• Request for hearing – 25 Goethals Way
• DWA 4324 Gregory Carroll / 5 McClellan Way / 19-A-21.4 for board approval
• DWA 4322R Jade Hattingh / 138 Skiff Avenue / 12-B-9 reviewed by agent

Select Board

The Tisbury Select Board is holding a meeting on July 27, 2021, with a revised agenda and a joint meeting with the Board of Appeals. The agenda itself is procedural, listing only agenda documents with no specific action items detailed.

• Joint meeting with Board of Appeals scheduled

The Tisbury Select Board approved several one-day alcohol licenses for summer events, including concerts and museum functions, with conditions for police and ambulance details. They also discussed the transfer station agreement, postponed plastic water bottle bylaw enforcement, appointed an alternate building commissioner, and approved bills payable.

• Approved one-day alcohol license for Brook Katzen concert (3-0)
• Approved one-day alcohol license for Patrice Davenport event (3-0)
• Approved one-day alcohol license for Martha's Vineyard Museum events on Aug 4, 5, 6, 9, 11, 12 (3-0 each)
• Appointed Reade Conje-Milne as Alternate Building Commissioner (3-0)
• Approved bills payable totaling $2,057,937.07 (3-0)

Select Board

The Tisbury Select Board and School Committee are meeting jointly to review and potentially approve a recommendation from the Tisbury School Building Committee to use a Construction Manager at Risk for the Tisbury School project. The action would authorize CHA/Daedalus Projects, Inc. to apply to the Office of the Inspector General for permission to pursue this procurement method under Chapter 149A. The meeting is being held remotely due to COVID-19 precautions.

• Review and approval of Tisbury School Building Committee recommendation to use Construction Manager at Risk
• Authorization for CHA/Daedalus Projects, Inc. to apply to the Office of the Inspector General for permission under Chapter 149A

Select Board

The Tisbury Select Board and Planning Board are holding a joint working session to discuss town planning priorities and pending projects. The meeting is being held remotely via Zoom due to Covid-19 precautions. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda; it is a discussion-only session.

• Joint working session of Select Board and Planning Board
• Discussion on Town Planning Priorities and Pending Projects
• Remote meeting via Zoom due to Covid-19

Select Board

The Tisbury Select Board is meeting to consider several license applications, including alcohol, busker, common victualler, and taxi licenses, and to hold public hearings on a common victualler license and a potentially dangerous dog. They will also discuss a Vineyard Power presentation on Vineyard Wind and appoint an interim police lieutenant. The meeting is held remotely via Zoom due to Covid-19.

• One-day alcohol license for Martha's Vineyard Museum events on July 16 and 23
• Common victualler licenses for Scottish Bakehouse, Larder, and Island Fresh Pizza & Subs
• Public hearing at 5:15 PM for Fish Tales MV Inc. common victualler license at 80 Main Street
• Public hearing at 5:20 PM on whether a dog is a nuisance or dangerous under MGL Ch. 140, Sec. 157
• Appointment of William Brigham as Interim Police Lieutenant

The Tisbury Select Board held a public hearing and determined that a dog named Ranger, owned by Andrea Peraino, is dangerous under MGL Ch. 140, Sec. 136, following two separate biting incidents. The Board approved an order requiring the owner to comply with Animal Control Officer recommendations, including double-gated enclosures, muzzling, leash restraints, liability insurance of at least $100,000, and a two-week compliance period. The Board also approved several licenses, including one-day alcohol licenses for Martha's Vineyard Museum events, busker licenses, common victualler licenses, a taxi license, and a draft agreement for the Beach Road Weekend Music Festival. Additionally, the Board appointed William Brigham as Temporary Police Lieutenant for up to six months and authorized impact bargaining with the Police Union.

• Approved one-day alcohol licenses for Martha's Vineyard Museum events on July 16 and July 23.
• Approved busker licenses for Michael Grasing and Nancy Jephcote.
• Approved common victualler licenses for Scottish Bakehouse, Larder, and Island Fresh Pizza & Subs.
• Approved a taxi license for Bluefish Taxi.
• Approved the draft agreement for the Beach Road Weekend Music Festival.
• Appointed William Brigham as Temporary Police Lieutenant for up to six months and authorized impact bargaining with the Police Union.
• Determined Ranger to be a dangerous dog and ordered owner compliance with ACO recommendations.
• Approved payroll and bills payable as listed.

Select Board

The Tisbury Select Board is meeting to consider the appointment of Chris Habekost as interim police chief. The agenda contains only this appointment item and routine procedural matters.

• Appointment of Chris Habekost as interim police chief

The Tisbury Select Board unanimously appointed Chris Habekost as Interim Police Chief for up to six months, effective July 10, 2021. The board also unanimously authorized the Town Administrator to draft an employment agreement for the interim chief, subject to future board approval. Additionally, the board unanimously placed Police Chief Mark Saloio on paid leave from July 10, 2021, through his retirement date of November 5, 2021.

• Appointed Chris Habekost as Interim Police Chief for up to six months, effective July 10, 2021.
• Authorized the Town Administrator to draft an employment agreement for the interim chief, subject to Select Board review and approval.
• Placed Police Chief Mark Saloio on paid leave from July 10, 2021, through his retirement date of November 5, 2021.

Select Board

The Tisbury Select Board is meeting to reorganize the board and make several appointments, including a Traffic Officer and an Assistant Emergency Management Director. The meeting is being held remotely via Zoom due to Covid-19 precautions.

• Reorganization of Board
• Appointment of Aidan J. O'Mara as Traffic Officer
• Appointment of Patrick Rolston as Assistant Emergency Management Director
• Extension of appointments for all appointed board and committee members

The Tisbury Select Board reorganized, appointing Jeff Kristal as chair, Larry Gomez as vice-chair, and Roy Cutrer as clerk. It also approved appointments for Aidan J. O'Mara as traffic officer and Patrick Rolston as assistant emergency management director, and extended all appointed board and committee member terms by 60 days.

• Appointed Jeff Kristal as chair of the Select Board (approved, Kristal abstained).
• Appointed Larry Gomez as vice-chair of the Select Board (approved, Gomez abstained).
• Appointed Roy Cutrer as clerk of the Select Board (approved, Cutrer abstained).
• Appointed Aidan J. O'Mara as traffic officer (approved unanimously).
• Appointed Patrick Rolston as assistant emergency management director (approved unanimously).
• Extended all appointed board and committee member terms by 60 days (approved unanimously).

Board of Health

The Tisbury Board of Health is meeting to discuss routine public health matters, including a wastewater management plan, a concert permit, and COVID-19 updates. The board will also consider a septic system approval, board reorganization, and a burial plot request.

• 4:15 PM appointment: Ben Robinson on Comprehensive Wastewater Management Plan (CWMP) process
• 4:30 PM appointment: Adam Epstein on Beach Road Concert
• Health Agent Report: COVID-19 updates, Kuehn's Way, landfill monitoring, nitrogen regulations
• DWA approval: 4318 Sharon Pearson 53-A-3.17
• Old business: Lynn Irons burial plot approval

Select Board

The Tisbury Select Board is meeting to conduct a public hearing on an alteration of premises application by Italplat Inc. d/b/a Salvatore's at 20 Union Street. The board will also receive updates from several town committees, discuss the Martha's Vineyard Oyster Festival, consider a one-day alcohol license for the Martha's Vineyard Museum, and review the Town Administrator's report on the Beach Road Project and special legislation.

• Public hearing on alteration of premises by Italplat Inc. d/b/a Salvatore's, 20 Union Street
• One-day alcohol license for Martha's Vineyard Museum graduation ceremony
• Reserve fund transfer of $28,500 for Emergency Services Department
• Beach Road Project update
• Appointment of Robert Perry as Assistant Wiring Inspector

The Tisbury Select Board approved an application by Italplat Inc. d/b/a Salvatore's, 20 Union Street, for alteration of premises. The board also approved making the West Chop trail website live and public, and authorized a $28,500 reserve fund transfer for the Emergency Services Department.

• Approved appointment of Robert Perry as assistant wiring inspector
• Approved making the West Chop trail website live and available to the public
• Approved sending a thank you note to the Tisbury School Building Committee
• Approved the application for alteration of premises by Italplat Inc. d/b/a Salvatore's
• Approved a one-day alcohol license for Martha's Vineyard Museum with condition alcohol is supplied by certified wholesaler
• Authorized submittal of special legislation
• Approved reserve fund transfer up to $28,500 for Emergency Services Department
• Approved minutes of June 1, 2021

Select Board

The Tisbury Select Board is meeting administratively to review Town Meeting procedures and all warrant articles for the 2021 Annual Town Meeting, the June 1 Special Town Meeting, and the June 13 Special Town Meeting. The board will discuss its positions on the articles.

• Review of Town Meeting procedures
• Review of all warrant articles for Annual Town Meeting 2021
• Review of warrant articles for June 1, 2021 Special Town Meeting
• Review of warrant articles for June 13, 2021 Special Town Meeting
• Discussion of Select Board positions on articles

Select Board

The Tisbury Select Board is holding administrative sessions on June 12 and 13, 2021, to review Town Meeting procedures and all warrant articles for the Annual Town Meeting and Special Town Meetings. The board will discuss its positions on the articles. This is a procedural agenda focused on preparation for the upcoming meetings.

• Review of Town Meeting Procedures
• Review of all Warrant Articles for Annual Town Meeting 2021
• Review of Warrant Articles for Special Town Meeting June 12, 2021
• Review of Warrant Articles for Special Town Meeting June 13, 2021
• Discussion of Select Board positions on Articles

Board of Health

The Tisbury Board of Health is meeting virtually to discuss COVID-19 updates, town meeting and election protocols, and updates on Kuehn's Way and Maciel & Sons. They will also hear appointments regarding the Oyster Festival and a basement bathroom/bedroom designation, and approve bills and permits.

• Appointment: Nevette Previd re: Oyster Festival
• Appointment: Jason Schwabb re: bathroom in basement & bedroom designation
• Health Agent Report: COVID-19 updates, town meeting/election protocols, Kuehn's Way, Maciel & Sons, Nitrogen Regulations
• Bills and permits for approval

The Tisbury Board of Health approved the October 2-3 oyster festival at the MV Museum property after the applicant submitted acceptable safety and food handling plans. The board declined to make a determination on a homeowner's basement bedroom question, advising him to submit a proposal. Health Agent updates covered COVID-19, town meeting protocols, and environmental compliance.

• Approved oyster festival at MV Museum property (3-0)
• Declined to determine basement bedroom status for 222 Tashmoo Ave
• Supported launching swim raft at Owen Park
• Accepted meeting minutes as presented

Select Board

The Tisbury School Building Committee is meeting to review minutes, receive updates from the Communications Working Group, and discuss the chair's response to an MV Times article. The committee will also plan member speaking/presentation at Town Meeting. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom.

• Review and approval of minutes from May 24, 2021
• Communications Working Group update
• Discussion of SBC Chair's response to MV Times article
• Planning for TSBC member speaking/presentation at Town Meeting

Select Board

The Tisbury Select Board and Planning Board are holding a joint working session and regular meeting. The board will consider a seasonal assistant harbormaster appointment, several business and alcohol licenses, and discuss town-wide events like First Fridays. The meeting is being held remotely due to Covid-19.

• Appointment of John Ryder as seasonal assistant harbormaster
• Lodging house license for Charles & Charles MV, 85 Summer Street
• Taxi licenses for Atlantic Cab, Stagecoach Taxi, and Able Taxi
• One-day alcohol license for Friends of the MV Concert Series: Beach Road Weekend
• Shellfish Trust request for $1,200 paint purchase and $1,200 steamer seed

The Tisbury Select Board and Planning Board held a joint working session to improve communication and plan quarterly meetings, prioritizing stalled projects. The Select Board then unanimously approved seasonal appointments, First Friday street closures, business licenses, a three-day alcohol license for Beach Road Weekend, and $2,400 in shellfish trust expenditures. All votes were unanimous (3-0).

• Appointed John Ryder as Seasonal Assistant Harbormaster (3-0)
• Approved First Friday events on July 2, Aug 6, Sept 3, Oct 1 with Main and Union Street closures 3-8 PM (3-0)
• Approved Lodging House License for Charles & Charles MV, 85 Summer Street (3-0)
• Approved Taxi Licenses for Atlantic Cab, Stagecoach Taxi, and Able Taxi (3-0)
• Granted one-day alcohol license for Beach Road Weekend July 23-25 at Veterans Memorial Park (3-0)
• Approved minutes from April 16, April 30, May 11, and May 25 meetings (3-0)
• Authorized $1,200 for paint and $1,200 for steamer seed from Shellfish Trust Fund (3-0)

Board of Health

The Tisbury Board of Health is meeting virtually to discuss COVID-19 updates, a nitrogen regulation public hearing, and several permit and variance requests. They will also review a health agent report covering Kuehn's Way monitoring well tests, Town Meeting recommendations, and Maciel and Sons holding tank issues.

• Public hearing on nitrogen regulations
• Sideline variance request for 18 Cromwell/12-H-3.1 by Doug Cooper
• Oyster Festival appointment with Nevette Previd
• DWA approval for 73 Hines Point Rd Realty Trust (11-A-50)
• DWA for board approval: Isaque Silva, 18 Cromwell St (12-H-12.1)

The Tisbury Board of Health approved a septic system upgrade at 18 Cromwell Street, including a 5-foot sideline variance, with no abutters present. The board postponed a decision on the proposed oyster festival until June 8, pending state advice. They also recommended mask mandates in town buildings and at Town Meeting through Labor Day 2021.

• Approved septic upgrade plan at 18 Cromwell Street with 5' sideline variance
• Postponed oyster festival decision to June 8, 2021 pending state input
• Recommended masks in all town buildings through Labor Day 2021
• Recommended masks at Tisbury Town Meeting
• Approved DWA 4316 for Isaque Silva / 18 Cromwell / 12-H-12.1

Select Board

The Tisbury Select Board will discuss and vote on a resolution and bond for an $893,000 USDA sewer loan, review COVID-19 declarations and orders, and consider business licenses. The board will also discuss a Housing Choice Grant application for Kuhn's Way and receive a notice of retirement from the police chief. The meeting includes an executive session for legal compliance matters.

• Resolution and bond vote for $893,000 USDA sewer loan
• COVID-19 declarations: town events, Memorial Day Parade, town buildings, in-person meetings, mask requirements
• Taxi license renewal: Vineyard Transport, Inc. d/b/a Martha's Vineyard Taxi, 15 Merchant Street
• Common victualler license: Vineyard Haven Restaurant Ass. d/b/a Garde East, 52 Beach Road
• Bills payable: $76,564.71 (05/14/21) and $260,494.31 (05/11/21)

The Tisbury Select Board unanimously approved a bond resolution for the $893,000 USDA sewer loan, re-voted with updated dates. They also approved the Memorial Day parade, several licenses, a letter of support for a housing grant, a donation, and bills payable. The board discussed MassDOT's Beach Road work extension but took no formal action.

• Approved $893,000 USDA sewer loan bond resolution (3-0)
• Approved Memorial Day parade on May 31, 2021 (3-0)
• Approved taxi license for Vineyard Transport, Inc. d/b/a Martha's Vineyard Taxi (3-0)
• Approved common victualler license for Vineyard Haven Restaurant Ass. d/b/a Garde East (3-0)
• Approved letter of support for Island Housing Trust's $400,000 grant application for Kuehn's Way (3-0)
• Accepted $3,000 donation from Waterways Inc. for harbormaster/shellfish assistant (3-0)
• Approved bills payable of $76,564.71 and $260,494.31 (3-0)
• Approved executive session minutes actions (3-0)

Board of Health

The Tisbury Board of Health is meeting virtually to discuss routine matters, including a public hearing on the fee schedule, a rabies vaccination waiver, and a septic system approval. They will also receive updates on COVID-19 and seasonal events.

• Public hearing on Board of Health fee schedule
• Rabies vaccination waiver for Rudy (Lorraine Parish)
• DWA 4314 approved by Health Agent for Joanna Riesman, 81 Hatch Road
• Appointment for Dream Hampton re: basement powder room at 71 Davis Street

The Tisbury Board of Health approved a revised fee schedule effective July 1, 2021, and voted to rescind local COVID-19 emergency orders in favor of state guidance. They also approved a basement workspace proposal, recommended canceling the 2021 Street Fair, and denied a rabies vaccine exemption.

• Approved revised fee schedule effective 7/1/21
• Rescinded local COVID-19 emergency orders, endorsed state DPH orders
• Approved basement workspace and powder room at 71 Davis Street with deed restriction
• Recommended cancellation of 2021 Tisbury Street Fair
• Approved Memorial Day cemetery ceremony with social distancing and masks
• Approved First Fridays retail tents and musician only
• Approved draft nitrogen regulations for public hearing on May 25, 2021
• Denied rabies vaccine exemption for Rudy

Select Board

The Tisbury Select Board is meeting to conduct three public hearings: an Eversource underground conduit installation on William Street, a harbor use permit for Falmouth Water Transportation, and a common victualler license transfer for Mad Martha's Ice Cream. The board will also discuss signing warrants for upcoming town meetings, review business licenses, and consider administrative items including a USDA sewer loan resolution and a museum MOU.

• Public hearing: Eversource request to install 50' of conduit under town road near pole 53/7 for underground service to William Street
• Public hearing: Harbor Use Permit application by Falmouth Water Transportation Inc.
• Public hearing: Transfer of Common Victualler License CV-1 to Mad Martha's LLC d/b/a Mad Martha's Ice Cream, 48 Main Street
• Resolution for $893,000 USDA Sewer Loan
• Bills payable totaling $2,158,357.22 across three dates

The Tisbury Select Board unanimously approved several items, including an Eversource underground conduit installation, a seasonal harbor use permit for Falmouth Water Transportation, and a conditional transfer of Mad Martha's Ice Cream license. They also signed town meeting warrants, approved business licenses, and authorized a $893,000 USDA sewer loan resolution.

• Approved Eversource conduit installation under town road (3-0)
• Approved harbor use permit for Falmouth Water Transportation (3-0)
• Conditionally approved Mad Martha's Ice Cream license transfer (3-0)
• Signed special and annual town meeting warrants (3-0)
• Approved Class II license for AA Island Auto Rentals (3-0)
• Conditionally approved seasonal alcohol license for Garde East (3-0)
• Approved Common Victualler license for John's Fish Market (3-0)
• Approved $893,000 USDA sewer loan resolution (3-0)

Select Board

The Tisbury Select Board is meeting to discuss and potentially vote on renewing or not renewing the police chief's agreement. They will also review and close the warrants for the 2021 Annual Town Meeting, the 2021 Special Town Meeting, and a Special Town Meeting scheduled for June 13, 2021. The meeting is held remotely due to COVID-19.

• Renewal or non-renewal of Police Chief Agreement, with possible vote
• Review and closing of 2021 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
• Review and closing of 2021 Special Town Meeting Warrant
• Review and closing of Special Town Meeting Warrant for June 13, 2021

The Tisbury Select Board voted unanimously to exercise Section 16, paragraphs A and C of the Police Chief's employment agreement, extending the contract for six months to allow continued negotiations. The board also closed the 2021 Annual Town Meeting Warrant, the 2021 Special Town Meeting Warrant, and the Special Town Meeting Warrant for June 13, 2021, all by unanimous votes.

• Extended police chief contract under Section 16 A & C (3-0)
• Closed 2021 Annual Town Meeting Warrant (3-0)
• Closed 2021 Special Town Meeting Warrant (3-0)
• Closed Special Town Meeting Warrant for June 13, 2021 (3-0)

Select Board

The Tisbury Select Board will hold an executive session to discuss strategy for negotiations with the police chief, collective bargaining with the police union, and pending litigation involving the town. The meeting will be held remotely via Zoom due to COVID-19, with public access available.

• Executive session for police chief employment agreement negotiations
• Collective bargaining strategy with police union
• Discussion of litigation: Town of Tisbury v. Clarence A. Barnes III (Land Court No. 12 MISC 474983)
• Discussion of litigation: Town of Tisbury v. Clarence A. Barnes et al. (Dukes Superior Court C.A. No. 90-0097)

The Select Board and School Committee jointly approved the ballot question and warrant article for the Tisbury School renovation and expansion, with final revisions by Town Counsel. The Select Board also approved several operational items, including wastewater connections, license transfers, and a $893,000 wastewater bond resolution. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Tisbury School project ballot question as amended (3-0)
• Endorsed warrant article for school renovation and expansion (3-0)
• Approved flow increase for 20 Beach Street Ext. (3-0)
• Approved transfer of Budget Car Rental license to 19 Beach Road (3-0)
• Approved Eversource conduit installation at 849 Main Street (3-0)
• Approved AT&T small cell facility at Pole #102/8 near 60 Center Street with conditions (3-0)
• Approved $893,000 wastewater bond resolution (3-0)
• Approved MOU with Martha's Vineyard Museum pending final revisions (3-0)

Select Board

The Tisbury Select Board is holding a working session to discuss the Department of Public Works work program and related Town Meeting warrant articles. The meeting is being held remotely via Zoom due to Covid-19 precautions.

• Working session on Department of Public Works Work Program
• Discussion of related Town Meeting warrant articles

The Tisbury Select Board unanimously approved a motion to support a $5,000,000 bonding article linked to the DPW's proposed pavement management plan. The plan, presented by DPW Director Kirk Metell, was adjusted to account for Water Department work and includes small patching projects to start this year using remaining Chapter 90 funds. The board also discussed street light maintenance, tree trimming, and a potential policy for private road openings.

• Supported $5,000,000 bonding article tied to pavement management plan (3-0)
• Reviewed DPW pavement management plan
• Discussed posting plan on Town website
• Discussed street light maintenance expediting
• Discussed tree trimming for sidewalks

Board of Health

The Tisbury Board of Health will meet virtually to discuss health agent reports, including a grant opportunity, summer events, COVID-19 updates, nitrogen issues, and a request to use a single cesspool. They will also consider a disposal works application, a well permit, and rabies vaccination waiver renewals.

• Request to use single cesspool at 233 Greenwood Ave. / 26-D-31
• DWA 4308 – Kristen Podufaly / 97 Hvoslef Way / 36-A-1.1
• Well permit – 40 William Norton Rd. / 40-A-22.1
• Rabies vaccination waiver renewals – Sasha & Alice Lau
• Renovations – Phil Wallis / 59 Weaver Lane

The Tisbury Board of Health approved Steve Bowen's restaurant plan for a 48-seat establishment with outdoor seating and eight indoor seats. The board also approved a six-month extension for a cesspool upgrade at 233 Greenwood Ave., allowed a renovation at 59 Weaver Lane with a deed restriction, and revised a condition for Island Housing Trust's monitoring wells. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Steve Bowen's restaurant plan for 48 seats (unanimous)
• Approved six-month extension for cesspool upgrade at 233 Greenwood Ave. (must be installed by Oct. 31, 2021)
• Allowed renovation at 59 Weaver Lane with deed restriction
• Revised monitoring well condition for Island Housing Trust, allowing construction to begin before second round of testing
• Approved DWA 4308 for Kristen Podufaly at 97 Hvoslef Way
• Approved well permit at 40 William Norton Rd.
• Approved rabies vaccine exemption renewals for Sasha & Alice Lau
• Approved holding a hearing on BOH fee increases on May 11, 2021

Select Board

The Select Board and School Committee are holding a joint meeting regarding the Tisbury School Project Special Town Meeting Warrant Article. The agenda also includes public hearings, appointments, and discussions on budget items and local projects.

• Public hearing for Budget Car Rental location transfer from 45 Beach Road to 19 Beach Road
• Shellfish Trust request for $30,000 for a new Ford F150 truck
• Pump Out Gift Account request for $2,000 for aluminum hulls of two Harbor Department boats
• Common Victualler License renewal for Artcliff Diner at 39 Beach Road
• Discussion of the Beach Road Project and various warrant articles

Select Board

The Tisbury Select Board and Finance Advisory Committee are holding a joint meeting to review Fiscal Year 2022 budget requests, as well as warrant articles for the 2021 Annual Town Meeting and the 2021 Special Town Meeting, including the Tisbury School Project. The meeting is being held remotely via Zoom due to Covid-19, with public participation available through the provided link and livestream on Channel 15.

• Review of Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Requests
• Review of 2021 Annual Town Meeting Appropriation Warrant Articles
• Review of 2021 Special Town Meeting Warrant Articles, Tisbury School Project
• Remote meeting via Zoom, public can attend and participate
• Livestream available on Channel 15

Select Board

The Tisbury School Building Committee is meeting to review and approve past meeting minutes, hear a report from the Communications Working Group, and consider expenses related to the public outreach plan, which may require a vote. The meeting is held via Zoom due to COVID-19 restrictions.

• Review and approval of minutes from 1/25/2021, 2/18/2021 (joint with Tisbury Energy Committee), and 3/18/2021
• Report from the Communications Working Group
• Review of expenses for public outreach plan (vote may be required)

Select Board

The Tisbury Select Board is meeting to discuss and decide on several items, including public hearings on a Franklin Street speed limit reduction, a flammable storage application by Prime Marina, and an all-alcohol license for Fish Tales MV Inc. They will also discuss the Citgo Station tank removal, the Beach Road project, wastewater rates, and other administrative matters.

• Public hearing on speed limit reduction for Franklin Street
• Public hearing on flammable storage application by Prime Marina, 100 Lagoon Pond Road
• Public hearing on All Alcohol License application by Fish Tales MV Inc., 80 Main Street
• Discussion of Citgo Station Tank Removal & Replacement, 9 Beach Road
• Approval of bills payable 03/09/21 totaling $128,598.20

Select Board

The Tisbury Select Board is meeting remotely to vote on entering an executive session to discuss strategy for negotiations with the police chief, a nonunion employee. The board will not reconvene in open session afterward. The public can attend via Zoom.

• Vote to enter executive session under M.G.L. c. 30A, Sec. 21(a) 2
• Strategy session for Police Chief Employment Agreement negotiations
• Meeting held remotely via Zoom due to Covid-19

Select Board

The Tisbury Select Board will hold a continued public hearing on proposed short-term rental regulations and fees, and discuss Fiscal Year 2022 budgets for the Fire and Ambulance departments, including related warrant articles. The board will also receive updates on the library building project, Owen Park improvements, a Beach Road project, and the Martha's Vineyard Housing Bank. It will consider business license renewals, approve bills payable, and vote to enter executive session for collective bargaining strategy.

• Continued public hearing on proposed Short-Term Rental Regulations and Fee
• Discussion of Fire Department and Ambulance Department FY22 budgets and warrant articles
• Update on Animal Control Facility and request to alter town structures
• Common Victualler license renewal for Little House Cafe, 339 State Road
• Bills payable totaling $1,893,145.44 across four dates

Board of Health

The Tisbury Board of Health is meeting virtually to conduct a show-cause hearing for Jay Araujo of Jay's Septic, review the health agent's report on COVID-19 and other matters, and consider several disposal works applications (DWAs) for approval. The board will also discuss new business including rabies vaccine waiver renewals and old business on nitrogen regulations.

• Show Cause Hearing – Jay Araujo, Jay's Septic
• DWA 4295 – Lawlor / 6 Vincent's Way / 37-A-5
• DWA 4298 – Lobdell / Bridle Path Rd. / 44-A-1.1
• DWA 4300 – Cochran / 11 Martha's Vineyard Ave. / 16-C-2.14
• Rabies Vaccine Waiver Renewals – Emma Swift, Mercedes Maciel

The Tisbury Board of Health held a show cause hearing for Jay Araujo of Jay's Septic, who had performed unpermitted pump-outs and a repair in January and February, violating a prior probation. The board voted to accept the health agent's recommendation, allowing him to continue business under a new probationary period, requiring discharge receipts for each pump-out, and scheduling a follow-up in three months. The board also approved three disposal works applications, two rabies vaccine waivers, and discussed COVID-19 updates, a fee schedule review, and Eversource's herbicide plans.

• Placed Jay's Septic on probation with required discharge receipts (unanimous)
• Scheduled follow-up hearing for Jay's Septic on June 8, 2021
• Approved DWA 4295 (Lawlor / 6 Vincent's Way)
• Approved DWA 4298 (Lobdell / Bridle Path Rd.)
• Approved DWA 4300 (Cochran / 11 Martha's Vineyard Ave.)
• Approved rabies vaccine waivers for Emma Swift and Mercedes Maciel
• Approved bills totaling $545 (postage, public health services, training)

Select Board

The Tisbury Select Board and School Committee will hold a joint meeting to discuss the temporary school facility proposal, FY22 budget and warrant articles, and other town business. The board will also consider a commercial use permit for Owen Park Pier, business license renewals, and several warrant articles for additional staffing.

• Commercial Use Permit Application for Owen Park Pier (Greg Martino)
• FY22 budget discussions: DPW, Planning Board, Harbormaster, Emergency Management Coordinator staffing
• Class II license renewal: Barnes Truck Sales, 300 State Road
• Stormwater Pathways Grant & Warrant Article
• Bills Payable: $2,436,281.47 (02/09/21) and $2,037,269.45 (02/02/21)

Board of Health

The Tisbury Board of Health approved a septic plan for 28 Fairfield Ave. and denied a finished basement proposal at 129 Hines Point due to septic and coastal concerns. They also discussed a proposed 54-unit housing project at 386 State Road, but took no action. COVID-19 updates and a hearing for Jay's Septic were also covered.

• Approved septic plan for 28 Fairfield Ave. (unanimous)
• Denied finished basement proposal at 129 Hines Point (unanimous)
• Approved rabies vaccine waiver for Hula Williams (new)
• Approved rabies vaccine waiver renewal for Hazel Zablotny
• Approved DWA 4305 for Dorothy Drozdyk Life Estate / 28 Fairfield Ave.
• Scheduled hearing for Jay's Septic for March 9th

Select Board

The Tisbury School Building Committee will meet jointly with the Tisbury Energy Committee to discuss incorporating renewable energy sources into the Tisbury School project. The meeting will be held via Zoom due to COVID-19 restrictions. The agenda includes a presentation of the plans, public comments, and other topics. The Building Committee will reconvene separately at 4:30pm for regular business.

• Presentation of Tisbury School project plans for renewable energy incorporation
• Public comments on the project
• Meeting held via Zoom due to COVID-19
• Building Committee to reconvene at 4:30pm for regular business

Select Board

The Tisbury Select Board and School Building Committee meet jointly to discuss the temporary school update and warrant articles for a Special Town Meeting. The board will also hold public hearings on a harbor use permit and proposed Building Department fee changes, and discuss the MassDOT Beach Road project and FY22 budget.

• Public hearing on Harbor Use Permit application by Jonathan Wild
• Public hearing on proposed changes to Building Department Fee Schedule
• Discussion of Tisbury School warrant articles and temporary school update
• MassDOT Beach Road project update
• Bills payable totaling $660,125.75

Select Board

The Tisbury Select Board is meeting to discuss and potentially adopt short-term rental regulations and a fee, along with a building department fee schedule. The board will also consider business license renewals, town election date, speed limit reduction on Franklin Street, financial policies, and annual town meeting warrant articles. The meeting is held remotely via Zoom due to COVID-19.

• Continued public hearing on proposed Short-Term Rental Regulations and Fee
• Building Department Fee Schedule discussion
• Lodging House Licenses: Mansion House, Crocker House
• Common Victualler and All Alcohol Licenses: Mikado, 76 Main Street
• Speed Limit Reduction on Franklin Street and town-wide

Select Board

This Select Board meeting agenda is cancelled, so no decisions or discussions will occur. The scheduled work session on financial policies review and adoption is postponed.

• Meeting cancelled
• Financial Policies Review and Adoption work session postponed

Select Board

The Tisbury Select Board, School Committee, and Finance and Advisory Committee are holding a joint work session to review financing alternatives and strategy for the Tisbury School Building Project. This is a discussion session only, with no votes scheduled. The meeting is held remotely via Zoom due to Covid-19 precautions.

• Review of financing alternatives for the Tisbury School Building Project
• Joint meeting of Select Board, School Committee, and Finance and Advisory Committee
• Remote meeting via Zoom; public can attend with meeting ID 994 5864 2808

Board of Health

The Tisbury Board of Health is meeting virtually to discuss the FY 2022 budget, annual report, and COVID-19 updates, and to consider new business on nitrogen regulations. The board will also review four disposal works (septic) applications for approval and one application already approved by the health agent.

• FY 2022 budget discussion
• Nitrogen regulations new business
• Disposal works applications: Lawlor 37-A-5, Townes 15-A-4, Lobdell 44-A-1.1, White 31-A-6.1
• Approved by health agent: US Coast Guard 5-A-30

The Tisbury Board of Health approved the proposed FY2022 budget and one disposal works application (DWA 4299 for Geoffrey White). Three other disposal applications were postponed pending further review or corrected plans. The board also discussed COVID-19 updates, including school testing and vaccination plans, and reviewed proposed nitrogen regulation revisions.

• Approved FY2022 budget
• Approved DWA 4299 (Geoffrey White)
• Postponed DWA 4295 (Brian & Michele Lawlor) for further review
• Postponed DWA 4296 (Richard Townes) pending corrected plan
• Postponed DWA 4298 (Darren Lobdell) for further review

Select Board

The Tisbury Select Board is meeting to discuss COVID-19 updates, department reports, and several business license renewals. A public hearing is scheduled for an aquaculture license application by Noah Mayrand. The board will also consider a $25,000 reserve fund transfer for the Tisbury School Building Committee and other administrative items.

• Public hearing on aquaculture license application by Noah Mayrand
• Business license renewals including Sweet Bites, Copper Wok, Bernier's Market, Cronig's Market, and lodging houses
• Reserve fund transfer request of $25,000 for Tisbury School Building Committee
• Discussion of Martha's Vineyard Commission Policy for DRI Review: Energy Climate Committee
• Vote to enter executive session for collective bargaining strategy

Select Board

The Tisbury School Building Committee will present the approved schematic design for the Tisbury School project to the William Street Historic Commission and Tisbury Historic Commission for consideration and comment. The meeting is hosted by the historic commissions and will include public comments. The historic commission chair will not vote on any actions taken regarding this item.

• Presentation of approved Schematic Design for Tisbury School project
• Joint meeting of William Street Historic Commission and Tisbury Historic Commission
• Public comments period included
• Chair Harold Chapdelaine will not vote on WSHC/THC actions