Tisbury public meetings in 2025

Planning Board

The Council on Aging will meet to review the Director's Report and the FY 2027 Budget. The meeting also includes updates on events, sign bills, and health testing.

• FY 2027 Budget
• Director’s Report
• Covid/Flu test updates
• Sign Bills

Council on Aging

The Tisbury Council on Aging met on Dec. 18, 2025 to review program and facility matters. The board discussed a $5,000 discretionary slush fund for emergency senior needs and a porch roof capital improvement with a $20,000 spending cap. Additional items included holiday event costs, a new Tai Chi class starting in January, and Christmas meal delivery of 50 meals.

• $5,000 discretionary slush fund proposed for emergency senior assistance
• Porch roof capital improvement approved with a $20,000 spending cap; design cost estimated under $10,000
• Holiday event cost exceeded $2,000 with attendance and cancellation details
• Christmas meal delivery of 50 meals coordinated
• Tai Chi class to begin in January, Mondays at 8:15 AM

Select Board

The Select Board will hold a continued public hearing to discuss the classification of the tax rate and the allocation of local property classes for FY2026, with a potential revote. The meeting also includes discussion of a Code of Conduct policy, an Inter‑Island Public Health Excellence Collaboration, a new website demonstration, and a Dredge Committee discussion. Several license renewals for lodging houses, food trucks, and alcohol establishments are also on the agenda.

• Public hearing on FY2026 tax rate classification and property class allocation (potential revote)
• Discussion of Code of Conduct Policy
• Inter‑Island Public Health Excellence Collaboration discussion
• New website demonstration
• License renewals for multiple establishments (e.g., Nobnocket Boutique Inn, Tisbury Taco Truck LLC, various alcohol licenses)

Conservation Commission

The Tisbury Conservation Commission will consider a Notice of Intent and related landscape, natural heritage, and pool plans for 690 and 794 Chappaquonsett Road (applications 32A1.1 and 59A1). The commission will also review several enforcement orders for those properties, as well as enforcement and salt‑marsh mowing matters for 30 Ashtons Way. Additional items include an eel survey and marine‑fisheries letters for 53 High Hedge Lane, and administrative approvals to remove pines at 173 Dunham Avenue and to permit work at Hillmans Point.

• Notice of Intent and landscape, natural heritage, and pool plans for 690 & 794 Chappaquonsett Road (32A1.1, 59A1)
• Enforcement orders for 690 & 794 Chappaquonsett Road
• Enforcement and salt‑marsh mowing matters for 30 Ashtons Way
• Eel survey and marine‑fisheries correspondence for 53 High Hedge Lane
• Administrative approvals: remove pines at 173 Dunham Ave; permit for Hillmans Point

The Conservation Commission voted to continue the hearing on the 690 & 794 Chappaquonsett Road Notice of Intent until the January 6, 2026 meeting. It approved administrative permits to remove dead pitch pine trees at 22 Hillmans Point Way and 173 Dunham Ave. The board scheduled site visits for December 30, 2025, and accepted Commissioner Nancy Weaver’s resignation while noting the search for new members.

• Continued hearing on 690 & 794 Chappaquonsett Road (Notice of Intent) until Jan 6, 2026 (unanimous vote)
• Approved administrative removal of 5 dead pitch pine trees at 22 Hillmans Point Way (administrative approval)
• Approved administrative removal of 5 pitch pine trees at 173 Dunham Ave (administrative approval)
• Scheduled site visits on Dec 30, 2025 for Chappaquonsett Road enforcement order and Lake Street RDA project
• Accepted resignation of Commissioner Nancy Weaver
• Noted ongoing search for new commissioners; potential candidates David Reed and Abby Fuller attended
• Tabled discussion on updating local floodplain bylaws (no decision made)
• Extended enforcement order review for 30 Ashtons Way until Mar 24, 2026

Board of Health

The Tisbury Board of Health will hold a public hearing to review proposed amendments to the town’s tobacco‑sale regulations. The board will also conduct a show‑cause hearing concerning Mikado Asian Restaurant, receive the Assistant Health Agent report for Nina’s, and consider various bills and permits submitted via DocuSign. All items will be considered at the meeting on December 16, 2025 at the Town Hall Annex.

• Public hearing on proposed amendments to tobacco product sale regulations
• Show‑cause hearing for Mikado Asian Restaurant
• Assistant Health Agent report for Nina’s
• Review and approval of bills and permits submitted through DocuSign

The board voted unanimously to adopt the proposed amendments to Tisbury’s tobacco and nicotine regulations, setting the effective date as January 15 2026. The amendments keep the age limit at 21, reduce the maximum number of tobacco licenses to four, lower the cigar sales cap to two per transaction, add new sections on free distribution and out‑of‑package sales, and set a $300 fine for violations. The commissioners also unanimously approved a motion requiring Mikado Asian Restaurant employees to complete a food‑handler course, implement a written closing checklist, and clean the entire kitchen before reopening, with increased inspection frequency agreed.

• Approved amended tobacco regulations (unanimous)
• Set effective date of tobacco regulations to Jan 15 2026 (unanimous)
• Reduced maximum tobacco licenses from 7 to 4 (unanimous)
• Reduced cigar sales cap per transaction from 4 to 2 (unanimous)
• Added sections L (Free Distribution, Coupon Redemption, Discount Pricing) and M (Out‑of‑Package Sales) (unanimous)
• Set $300 fine for first, second, and subsequent violations within 36 months (unanimous)
• Approved motion requiring Mikado staff to complete food‑handler certification, use a written closing checklist, and clean kitchen (unanimous)
• Agreed to increase inspection frequency for Mikado as required by the food code (unanimous)

Open Space & Recreation Committee

The Tisbury Open Space and Recreation Committee will meet virtually on January 9, 2025, to discuss the status of winter and fall projects, review the Open Space and Recreation Plan, and address committee reports.

• Approval of December 12, 2024 minutes
• Discussion of winter and fall project status
• Review of the Open Space and Recreation Plan
• Committee reports on tennis-pickleball and Veteran's Park
• Discussion of park revenue

The committee approved the November 17, 2025 meeting minutes by a 4‑0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned by a 5‑0 vote. The session also included updates on the parks budget, signage project, grant opportunities, website plans, and team assignments, but no further actions were voted on.

• Approved November 17, 2025 minutes (4‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (5‑0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals is meeting to review a special permit application for the property located at 92 Hvoslef Way. The board will consider application materials, plans, and letters of support regarding Case 2564.

• Special permit application for 92 Hvoslef Way (Case 2564)

Affordable Housing Committee

The Tisbury Affordable Housing Committee will receive updates on the Expanded Rental Assistance Pilot, the Housing Production Plan, and ADU development. The committee will also hear a presentation from Placemates and consider any business not anticipated by the chair.

• Status of Tisbury Expanded Rental Assistance Pilot
• Status of Housing Production Plan
• Status of ADU development
• Presentation from Placemates
• Business not reasonably anticipated by the Chair

Finance & Advisory Committee

The Tisbury Finance and Advisory Committee will discuss the expanded Rental Assistance Pilot Program, compare FY25 budget estimates to actual expenditures, follow up on town-wide contracts, and consider the FY27 budget. The committee will also review a letter supporting S400 and receive reports from subcommittees.

• Expanded Rental Assistance Pilot Program
• FY25 Budgets vs. Actuals discussion
• Town-wide contracts follow-up
• FY27 budget consideration
• Letter in support of S400

Board of Health

The Tisbury Board of Health will review the Fiscal Year 2027 budget, discuss warrant articles, and consider the Public Health Excellence Inter‑Municipal Agreement. The board will receive disposal works applications for approval and hear updates from several advisory committees. An upcoming public hearing on revisions to tobacco regulations will be noted, and bills and permits will be approved via DocuSign.

• FY 2027 health department budget
• Public Health Excellence Inter‑Municipal Agreement
• Disposal works applications pending board approval
• Upcoming public hearing on revisions to tobacco regulations
• Bills and permits approval through DocuSign

The board approved the FY27 budget as presented, increasing spending by $65,000. It also approved a half‑bathroom addition at 48 Howard Street with a deed restriction prohibiting sleeping use. Two warrant articles for the next Town Meeting and the Public Health Excellence Intermunicipal Agreement were each approved unanimously.

• Approved FY27 Board of Health budget as proposed (unanimous)
• Approved half‑bathroom at 48 Howard Street with deed restriction (unanimous)
• Approved two proposed warrant articles for next Town Meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Public Health Excellence Intermunicipal Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved November 18, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Community Preservation Committee

The Community Preservation Committee unanimously approved its FY 2026-27 funding recommendations to the Town, totaling $1,092,516. The approvals include historic preservation, recreation, and housing projects with specific dollar amounts. The committee also approved the prior meeting minutes unanimously.

• Approved FY 2026-27 CPA recommendations (total $1,092,516) – unanimous
• Recommended $150,000 for Restoration of ‘Little Lady’ historic fishing vessel
• Recommended $40,100 for Katharine Cornell research/exhibit project
• Recommended $90,000 for Stevens Chapel stained glass restoration
• Recommended $85,000 for Lake Street restroom project
• Recommended $79,466 for Tourism ‘Welcome’ kiosk project
• Recommended $183,300 (half of ask) for Island Autism Center
• Recommended $130,000 for Dukes County Regional Housing Authority

Tisbury Climate Committee

The Tisbury Climate Committee will review the Tisbury Energy and Climate related Goals Report. The body will also hold discussions with Town Administrator Joe Lacivita and representatives regarding Green Communities.

• EV charger installations at Park and Ride and 21 Beach St
• Flood Plain By-Law updates
• Eversource Cape and Vineyard Electric Compact
• Seawall grant discussion
• Tisbury Energy and Climate related Goals Report

The committee approved the minutes from the November 17, 2025 meeting, with one abstention. They agreed to seek approval from the town administrator and the Select Board before submitting an application for the $47 million Massachusetts energy storage grant, due January 23. The group decided to obtain a second engineering opinion for the DPW building solar modifications and assigned Daniel and Bill to investigate water‑department grid and battery relocation alternatives. Additional tasks were given to Kate to coordinate Green Communities data collection and to explore funding for EV‑charging stations; the meeting adjourned on an 8‑0 vote.

• Approved Nov 17, 2025 meeting minutes (passed with one abstention)
• Agreed to seek approval to apply for $47 M energy storage grant (deadline Jan 23)
• Assigned Daniel and Bill to investigate water‑department grid and battery relocation alternatives
• Decided to obtain a second engineering opinion for DPW building solar structural modifications
• Tasked Kate to coordinate with Libby and Laura to streamline Green Communities data collection
• Planned to contact Kirk and Ellie about funding for four Level 2 EV charging stations at the Park&Ride (cost under $4,000)
• Agreed to revisit the ESF building project and discuss restarting with Kirk
• Motion to adjourn passed 8‑0

Select Board

The Select Board will hold a public hearing at 4:30 PM to discuss the classification of the tax rate and the allocation of local property classes for FY2026, with a possible revote. At 4:45 PM the board will continue the hearing to consider removal of a 25.8‑inch DBH Norway maple at 21 Williams Street. The meeting will also include discussion and potential votes on a high school vote date, a theater rental request for the Katherine Cornell Theater, and updates on the Town Hall Building Committee and the town website. Additional items include reports on the finance director search, cemetery plots, wastewater permit applications, and a temporary closure request for the maker Pasta Shop.

• Public hearing on FY2026 tax rate classification and property class allocation (potential revote)
• Removal of a 25.8" DBH Norway maple at 21 Williams Street
• Potential vote on setting a date for the high school referendum
• Katherine Cornell Theater rental request
• Wastewater permit applications for 14 Church Street and 28 State Road

Conservation Commission

The Tisbury Conservation Commission will consider Notice of Intent applications and related landscape and natural‑heritage documents for 92 Hvoslef Way and for 690 and 794 Chappaquonsett Road. It will also review and adopt enforcement orders for 794 Chappaquonsett Road and for salt‑marsh mowing at 30 Ashtons Way. Additional items include comments, surveys, and letters concerning 53 High Hedge Lane.

• Notice of Intent and landscape plan for 92 Hvoslef Way (36A2.2)
• Notice of Intent, landscape plan, natural‑heritage letter, and pool plan for 690 and 794 Chappaquonsett Road (32A1.1 and 59A1)
• Enforcement Order for 794 Chappaquonsett Road
• Salt Marsh Mowing Enforcement Order for 30 Ashtons Way (31B6.1)
• DMF comment, eel‑grass survey, and DMF letter for 53 High Hedge Lane (5J6)

The commission approved a negative determination for the 92 Hvoslef Way pool project pending a positive letter from the Natural Heritage program. It voted to continue the hearing on the Chappaquonsett Road projects until the next meeting. The commission unanimously approved a restoration plan that requires removal of the unauthorized barrier‑beach wall by Dec. 31, retention and addition of stepping stones, replanting, and payment of outstanding fines. Administrative approvals were granted for roofing, siding, windows, doors at 690 & 794 Chappaquonsett Road and for pine removal and pothole repairs at 147 Cranberry Acres, while floodplain‑bylaw updates were tabled.

• Approved negative determination for 92 Hvoslef Way pool pending Natural Heritage letter (unanimous)
• Approved continuation of Chappaquonsett Road hearing to next meeting (unanimous)
• Approved restoration plan with conditions: wall removal by Dec 31, retain/add stepping stones, replant vegetation, pay fines (unanimous)
• Approved administrative permit for new roofing, siding, windows, doors at 690 & 794 Chappaquonsett Road (administrative)
• Approved administrative removal of dead/dying pines and pothole repairs at 147 Cranberry Acres (administrative)
• Approved administrative removal of 7‑9 dead pines near pond at 147 Cranberry Acres (administrative)
• Tabled discussion on updating local floodplain bylaws (no decision)
• Scheduled eelgrass buffer issue for agenda at Dec 16 meeting (no decision)

Personnel Board

The Tisbury Personnel Board meeting on November 21, 2025 will consider warrant articles, review the board's budget, receive the September 19, 2025 meeting minutes, get a Human Resources update, and address any unanticipated items.

• Warrant articles
• Personnel Board budget review
• Review of meeting minutes from September 19, 2025
• Human Resources update
• Unanticipated items

Personnel Board

The Personnel Board is meeting to review warrant articles and the board's budget. The session will also include a human resources update and a review of the September 19, 2025, meeting minutes.

• Warrant Articles
• Personnel Board Budget
• Human Resources update

The board approved the FY27 Part‑time seasonal salary scale and the FY27 Management and Professional salary scale, including an amendment for the Assistant to the TA. The FY27 municipal budget was also approved. The October meeting minutes with corrections were adopted.

• Approved Part‑time seasonal salary scale (unanimous)
• Approved Management and Professional salary scale with Assistant to the TA amendment (unanimous)
• Approved FY27 municipal budget (unanimous)
• Approved October minutes with corrections (unanimous)

Finance & Advisory Committee

The committee will review a Police Reserve Fund transfer request and discuss FY25 budgets versus actuals. Members will also consider the FY27 budget for the Finance and Advisory Committee and an appointment to the Town Hall Building Committee.

• Police Reserve Fund Transfer Request
• FY25 Budgets vs. Actuals discussion
• Letter in support of S407
• Appointment to Town Hall Building Committee
• Finance and Advisory Committee FY27 budget

Select Board

The Select Board will hold a public hearing to consider removal of a 25.8‑inch DBH Norway maple located at the front of the residence on 21 Williams Street. The board will also discuss and may vote on a dredging agreement, a sidewalk closure request for 62 Main Street, and a Rental Assistance Pilot Program. Additional items include a reserve fund transfer request, a Common Victualler license renewal, and an update on the finance director search.

• Public hearing to consider removal of a 25.8‑inch Norway maple at 21 Williams Street
• Discussion and potential vote on a dredging agreement
• Sidewalk closure request for 62 Main Street
• Rental Assistance Pilot Program
• Reserve Fund Transfer Request

Select Board

The Select Board will hold a public hearing to review a request to remove a 25.8‑inch DBH Norway maple at 21 Williams Street. Board members will also discuss potential votes on a dredging agreement, a sidewalk closure request for 62 Main Street, and the Rental Assistance Pilot Program. Additional agenda items include a finance director search update, a reserve fund transfer request, and a temporary closure request for the Beach Road Restaurant.

• Public hearing on removal of Norway maple at 21 Williams Street
• Potential vote on Dredging Agreement
• Sidewalk Closure Request, 62 Main Street
• Rental Assistance Pilot Program
• Reserve Fund Transfer Request

Conservation Commission

The Tisbury Conservation Commission will consider several requests for determination, including a landscape plan and RDA application for 1115 Main Street (parcel 29B13). It will also review a request for determination for 92 Hvoslef Way (parcel 36A2.2) and for 637 Herring Creek Road (parcel 32C5). Additional agenda items include a notice of intent and enforcement orders for 690 and 794 Chappaquonsett Road, and enforcement matters such as weed‑whacking and salt‑marsh mowing.

• 1115 Main Street (29B13) – Request for Determination with revised landscape plans and RDA application
• 92 Hvoslef Way (36A2.2) – Request for Determination with landscape plan and notice of intent
• 690 and 794 Chappaquonsett Road (32A1.1 and 59A1) – Notice of Intent and multiple enforcement orders
• 637 Herring Creek Road (32C5) – Request for Determination with retaining‑wall drawings and snow‑fencing update
• 6 Vincent Way (37A5) – Cease and desist letter for weed‑whacking along Tashmoo

The commission unanimously approved a negative determination for the 1115 Main Street landscaping project. It also unanimously continued the 92 Hvoslef Way notice of intent and the 690/794 Chappaquonsett Road projects to future meetings. Enforcement updates included lifting the order for 48 Howard Street and sending a cease‑and‑desist letter to the owner of 6 Vincent Way. Discussion on updating floodplain bylaws was tabled.

• Negative determination for 1115 Main Street approved (unanimous)
• Continue 92 Hvoslef Way notice of intent until Dec 2, 2025 (unanimous)
• Continue 690 and 794 Chappaquonsett Road projects until next meeting (unanimous)
• Enforcement order for 48 Howard Street lifted (unanimous)
• Cease‑and‑desist letter sent to 6 Vincent Way owner (unanimous)
• Commission requested research on grandfathering of 30 Ashtons Way mowing (unanimous)
• Recommendation to add eelgrass survey issue for 53 High Hedge Lane to Dec 2 agenda (unanimous)
• Discussion on updating floodplain bylaws tabled (unanimous)

Board of Health

The Tisbury Board of Health will meet to approve disposal work applications, consider a public hearing on tobacco regulations, and review waivers for septic systems and irrigation wells.

• Public hearing for revisions to Tobacco Regulations
• Waiver from Nitrogen Regulations at 662 Chappaquonset Road
• Waiver for 24 Vincent's Way
• Well permit for irrigation at 68 Hilltop Road
• Disposal Works Applications for 515 Edgartown Rd. and 488 Edgartown Rd.

The Board of Health approved a waiver for the septic system at 662 Chappaquonset Road, adding conditions for future review if regulatory triggers occur. It also approved a variance for Anderson’s denitrification system, an irrigation well permit for 68 Hilltop Road, and the VNA contract changes. Several routine payments were authorized, and the appointment concerning Jay’s septic issues was canceled.

• Approved waiver for 662 Chappaquonset Road septic system with conditional review triggers
• Canceled appointment regarding Jay's septic matters
• Approved variance DWA 4574 for Anderson at 112 West Spring St. to install denitrification system
• Approved irrigation well permit for 68 Hilltop Road
• Approved VNA contract changes; contract signed by Vice‑Chair Boyd
• Approved payment to Wampanoag Environmental Laboratory for water testing ($1,520)
• Approved payment to Pocketalk Global Communication for office supplies ($44)
• Approved payments to Valerie Soushek for office supplies ($18.05) and postage ($98.96)

Tisbury Climate Committee

The Tisbury Climate Committee will approve minutes from prior meetings and nominate a new chair. It will discuss updates on the senior center solar and battery installation, the Tisbury School solar project, and options for Level 3 and Level 2 electric chargers, including new funding sources. The agenda also includes planning meetings with town departments, the town administrator, and the emergency manager, and setting the date for the next meeting.

• Senior Center solar and battery installation update
• Tisbury School solar project update
• Review of Level 3 and Level 2 electric charger options and funding
• Green Communities Grant subcommittee discussion on water heaters
• Plan to meet with town departments, town admin, and emergency manager on climate issues

Open Space & Recreation Committee

The Open Space & Recreation Committee will approve the October 30, 2025 meeting minutes and discuss several park‑related items. Topics include an update from Kirk Metell, support for the Department of Public Works park budget, start‑up work for Lake Street Park recreation and moving playground equipment at Veterans’ Park, and review of rough cost estimates for Lake Street recreation, Lagoon Harbor Park and Lagoon/Beach Roads SUP. The committee will also consider project teams, funding, and future agenda topics.

• Approve minutes from October 30, 2025
• Discuss support for DPW park budget
• Review start‑up work for Lake Street Park recreation
• Review moving playground equipment at Veterans’ Park
• Review rough cost estimates for Lake Street recreation, Lagoon Harbor Park, and Lagoon/Beach Roads SUP

The Open Space & Recreation Committee approved the October 30 minutes by a 4‑0 vote. It adopted a schedule of full committee meetings on the first and third Wednesdays of each month for a three‑month trial. Members were assigned as park ambassadors for specific parks, and several follow‑up actions on budget information and park signage were approved.

• Approved October 30 minutes (4-0)
• Adopted monthly full committee meetings on first and third Wednesdays, trial for 3 months
• Assigned park ambassadors: CD – Owen Park; JB – Church Street; BL – Veteran’s Park; CW – Lake Street
• Agreed to obtain additional budget details from DPW and schedule a meeting with Kirk
• Approved Kirk’s agreement to Steve Zablotny’s park signs contract
• Planned to collect signatures and schedule a kick‑off meeting for park signs
• Decided CD and BL will update Committee after meeting with Kirk on park maintenance budget
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Community Preservation Committee

The Tisbury Community Preservation Committee meeting will feature interviews with local organizations such as Little Lady Vessel, Katharine Cornell Exhibit, Stevens Chapel Stained Glass, Island Autism Group, Harbor Homes of MV, and MV Youth Baseball. The committee will also give updates on historic preservation, open space, recreation, and housing programs. No specific decisions or votes are listed on the agenda.

• Interview with Little Lady Vessel at 5:00 pm
• Interview with Katharine Cornell Exhibit at 5:15 pm
• Interview with Stevens Chapel Stained Glass at 5:30 pm
• Interview with Island Autism Group at 5:45 pm
• Committee reports on Historic, Open Space, Recreation, and Housing

The Tisbury Community Preservation Committee heard presentations on the Little Lady vessel, a Katharine Cornell exhibit, Unitarian Universalist stained‑glass restoration, the Island Autism Center housing project, and MV Youth Baseball lighting. No project applications were approved, denied, or voted on during the meeting. The meeting was unanimously adjourned at 5:55 pm.

• Adjourned meeting unanimously at 5:55 pm (motion by Carolyn Wallis, seconded by Anne McDonough)

Community Preservation Committee

The Community Preservation Act Committee is meeting to conduct interviews for several local project proposals. The committee will also review minutes from the October 20, 2025 meeting and receive updates from its subcommittees.

• Lake Street Restroom interview
• Tisbury Parks Signage interview
• Lake Street Park Amenities interview
• MV Sharks Baseball interview
• Chamber of Commerce Kiosk interview

The Community Preservation Committee approved the minutes from the October 20, 2025 meeting. The motion was made by Jean Hay, seconded by Anne McDonough, and John Bacheller abstained. No other project applications were formally approved or denied. The committee then unanimously adjourned the meeting.

• Approved October 20, 2025 meeting minutes (motion by Jean Hay, seconded by Anne McDonough; John Bacheller abstained)
• Unanimously adjourned the meeting (motion by John Best, seconded by Victor Capoccia)

Conservation Commission

The Tisbury Conservation Commission will review multiple requests for determinations, notice of intent filings, and amendments to existing orders of conditions. Items include a request for determination for 637 Herring Creek Road and 95 Beach Road, a notice of intent for 690 and 794 Chappaquonsett Road, and several enforcement orders and administrative approvals. The commission will also discuss the amended conditions for the Lake Tashmoo Entrance Channel project (case 74-896).

• Lake Tashmoo Entrance Channel – request for amended conditions (case 74-896)
• 637 Herring Creek Road (Assessor Parcel 32C5) – request for determination
• 95 Beach Road (9B24) – request for determination
• 265 Main Street (5J1.1) – amendment to order of conditions (case 74-928)
• 690 and 794 Chappaquonsett Road (32A1.1 and 59A1) – notice of intent and enforcement order

The commission approved a negative determination for Melinda Loberg’s sand‑removal request, allowing removal only if a Notice of Intent is filed for the proposed barrier. It also issued a negative determination for Charles Felder’s dock, noting a Chapter 91 Waterways Permit is required. The Lake Tashmoo channel amendment was approved contingent on EOEEA approval, and the Lightside LLC Notice of Intent was approved with conditions. Discussion of the Goldeneye LLC enforcement order was postponed.

• Negative determination for Loberg sand removal approved (4-0, 1 abstain)
• Negative determination for Felder dock approved (4-0, 1 abstain)
• Lake Tashmoo amendment approved contingent on EOEEA approval (unanimous)
• Lightside LLC Notice of Intent approved with conditions (unanimous)
• Postponed discussion of Goldeneye LLC enforcement order

Open Space & Recreation Committee

The Open Space & Recreation Committee will review how recreation facilities and programs are managed, hear updates from Kirk Metell, receive a report on the October 28 Select Board meeting, and set dates, times, and agenda topics for future meetings.

• Management of recreation facilities and activities – Kirk Metell and Rachel Orr
• Updates – Kirk Metell
• Report on October 28 Select Board meeting
• Determine next meeting dates, times, and agenda topics

The Open Space & Recreation Committee approved the October 2 minutes with a 3‑0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned by a 3‑0 vote. No other substantive actions or votes were recorded.

• Approved October 2 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved meeting adjournment (3-0)

Select Board

The Tisbury Select Board will discuss and vote on the location of a new Town Hall and police station. A public hearing will be held to consider the classification of the tax rate and allocation of local property classes for FY2026. The board will also review a code of conduct policy, a social media policy, and wastewater service permit applications for 14 Church Street and 28 State Road.

• Town Hall/Police Station location – discussion and vote
• Public hearing on tax rate classification and FY2026 property class allocation
• Code of Conduct Policy discussion
• Social Media Policy discussion
• Wastewater Service Permit Applications for 14 Church Street and 28 State Road

Select Board

The Select Board will hold a public hearing to consider how the town's tax rate will be classified and how local property classes will be allocated for fiscal year 2026. The board will also discuss and vote on the site selection, feasibility study, and building committee appointment for a new Town Hall/Police Station. Additional agenda items include adopting a Code of Conduct, a Social Media Policy, and reviewing wastewater service permit applications for 14 Church Street and 28 State Road.

• Public hearing on FY2026 tax rate classification and property class allocation
• Discussion and votes on Town Hall/Police Station location, feasibility study, and building committee appointment
• Adoption of a Code of Conduct Policy
• Adoption of a Social Media Policy
• Review of wastewater service permit applications for 14 Church Street and 28 State Road

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging will hear a Director’s Report and an Activities Director’s Report. It will consider two staffing positions: Outreach and Assistant Director. Updates on the building, vehicle, and sign bills will be presented, followed by general updates.

• Director’s Report
• Outreach Position
• Assistant Director Position
• Building and Vehicle update
• Sign Bills

Personnel Board

The Personnel Board voted to accept a 3.2% cost‑of‑living adjustment for FY27 part‑time and management positions. The board also approved the September meeting minutes with corrections, with one member abstaining. No other actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved 3.2% cost‑of‑living adjustment for FY27 part‑time and management (unanimous)
• Approved September minutes with corrections (abstention by M. Wortman)

Board of Health

The Tisbury Board of Health will vote on allocating funds for vaccines and on appointing a representative to the opioid abatement fund. A public hearing will be held to discuss revisions to tobacco regulations. The board will also consider disposal works applications and approve various bills and permits submitted via DocuSign.

• Vote on vaccine funding
• Vote to appoint representative for opioid abatement fund
• Public hearing for revisions to tobacco regulations
• Approval of disposal works applications
• Bills and permits for approval via DocuSign

The Board of Health voted unanimously to authorize the Health Agent to work with Human Resources, the Town Administrator, and the Personnel Board to pursue reclassification of the Assistant Health Agent position and to review the classification of the Board of Health Administrative Assistant. No formal action was taken on the Jay’s Septic show‑cause hearing, the 9 Cook Street nuisance issue, or the Harbor Homes septic system review. The motion was carried unanimously.

• Authorized health agent to coordinate reclassification of Assistant Health Agent (unanimous)
• Authorized review of Board of Health Administrative Assistant classification (unanimous)
• Postponed Jay’s Septic show‑cause hearing to November (no action)
• No action taken on 9 Cook Street nuisance assistance proposal
• No action taken on Harbor Homes septic system review
• Health Agent to circulate email to set November meeting date (no vote)

Finance & Advisory Committee

The committee will meet to review a budget guidance letter and receive a budget update. The agenda also includes a letter of support for S407 and reports from the Association of Town Finance Committees Annual Meeting.

• Budget Guidance letter
• Budget update
• Letter in support of S407
• Reports from Association of Town Finance Committees Annual Meeting

The Tisbury Finance and Advisory Committee voted to approve Draft #3 Budget Guidance Letter with seven ayes and no opposition. The committee also approved the minutes from the October 8, 2025 meeting, with five ayes, zero nays and two abstentions. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved Draft #3 Budget Guidance Letter (7 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstentions)
• Approved October 8, 2025 meeting minutes (5 ayes, 0 nays, 2 abstentions)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:48 PM (7 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstentions)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will discuss several Notices of Intent and requests for determination for residential and pier projects. The body is also addressing multiple enforcement actions, including cease and desist orders and unauthorized vegetation cutting.

• Notice of Intent for 690 and 794 Chappaquonsett Road
• Notice of Intent for 907 Main Street
• Pier construction at 95 Beach Road
• Enforcement orders for 690/794 Chappaquonsett Road, 30 Ashtons Way, and 48 Howard Street
• Request for Determination for workshop removal at 53 Lagoon Pond Road

The Conservation Commission voted unanimously to issue a negative determination for the 53 Lagoon Pond Road wetland permit request. It also gave administrative approval for a sewer hookup at 66 Lagoon Pond Road and approved an enforcement letter for 48 Howard Street. Several other projects were postponed to the next scheduled meeting.

• Negative determination for 53 Lagoon Pond Road approved (unanimous)
• Administrative approval for sewer hookup at 66 Lagoon Pond Road
• Enforcement letter for 48 Howard Street approved (unanimous)
• Hearing for 690 and 794 Chappaquonsett Road continued (unanimous)
• Hearing for 265 Main Street continued (unanimous)
• Hearing for Lake Tashmoo entrance channel amendment continued (unanimous)

Community Preservation Committee

The Tisbury Community Preservation Committee will review the September 22, 2025 meeting minutes. It will receive and review final applications for the 2025-26 Community Preservation Act funding. The committee will set dates for applicant interviews on November 10 and November 12. Committee members will also receive updates from the historic, open space, recreation, and housing subcommittees.

• Review September 22, 2025 meeting minutes
• Receive and review final applications for 2025-26 CPA funding
• Schedule applicant interviews for November 10 and November 12
• Historic committee report/update
• Open Space committee report/update

Tisbury Climate Committee

The Tisbury Climate Committee will approve minutes from previous meetings and discuss updates on solar installations at the Senior Center and Tisbury School. The group plans to coordinate with the MVC Climate Action Plan Community Coordinating Committee and meet with town departments regarding climate issues.

• Approve minutes for July 21 and Aug 18 meetings
• Discuss Senior Center Solar and Battery installation
• Discuss Tisbury School Solar project
• Cheryl Dobel to seek official member for MVC Climate Action Plan Community Coordinating Committee
• Schedule next meeting

Tisbury Water Works

The Tisbury Water Commission will review the September 9, 2025 meeting minutes and set the date for the next meeting. It will consider warrants 2026-8 through 2026-11, a contract with Harbor Controls, and a proposed increase to the emergency call‑out fee. Additional agenda items include a presentation on lead line progress, a change to an administrative assistant job title, and the superintendent’s report.

• Review and approve September 9, 2025 meeting minutes
• Consider warrants 2026-8 – 2026-11
• Contract for Harbor Controls
• Increase of emergency call‑out fee
• Ryan Allgrove, Apex Companies LLC presentation on lead line progress

Finance & Advisory Committee

The Tisbury Finance & Advisory Committee will review the FY27 budget process and consider several education‑related items, including a draft Seasonal Communities Guidelines, a meeting with the All Island School Committee, the Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School Project, and Regional School Districts Tax Reform. The committee will also appoint a member to the Capital Planning Committee and approve the minutes from September meetings.

• Appointment to the Capital Planning Committee (Pam Brock)
• Draft Seasonal Communities Guidelines
• FY27 Budget Process discussion
• Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School Project
• Regional School Districts Tax Reform

The committee unanimously appointed Pamela Brock as the Tisbury Finance Committee representative to the Capital Planning and Advisory Committee. A motion to send a letter supporting regional school district tax reform to a state senator also passed unanimously. The committee approved the September 3 and September 17, 2025 minutes with a unanimous vote.

• Approved appointment of Pamela Brock to CPAC (6 AYES, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSTENTIONS)
• Approved motion to send letter to State Senator Julian C. YR supporting regional school district tax reform (6 AYES, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSTENTIONS)
• Approved September 3, 2025 minutes as amended (6 AYES, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSTENTIONS)
• Approved September 17, 2025 minutes as amended (6 AYES, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSTENTIONS)

Affordable Housing Committee

The Tisbury Affordable Housing Committee will hold a hybrid meeting on October 7, 2025 at 4:00 pm. The agenda includes a call to order, updates from the chair, discussion of rental assistance programs, any business not reasonably anticipated by the chair, and adjournment. No specific decisions or contracts are listed in the agenda.

• Rental Assistance Programs discussion

The Affordable Housing Committee accepted the September 8, 2025 minutes. It unanimously approved an 18‑month pilot to convert short‑term rentals to long‑term rentals and voted to forward the proposal to the Tisbury Municipal Housing Trust and the Select Board. The committee also unanimously requested a joint meeting with the Trust and Select Board to discuss implementation details. The next meeting is scheduled for November 10, 2025.

• Accepted September 8, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 18‑month short‑term‑to‑long‑term rental assistance pilot (unanimous)
• Sent pilot proposal to Tisbury Municipal Housing Trust and Select Board (unanimous)
• Requested joint meeting of Affordable Housing Committee, Municipal Housing Trust, and Select Board (unanimous)

Select Board

The Tisbury Select Board will discuss several items, including a high school project update and a letter of support, a change of manager for the alcohol license at the MV Tap 13 Beach Street extension, and the approval of final Community Preservation applications. The board will also consider a new Code of Conduct policy and an Open Meeting Law complaint. Additional reports include a memorandum of understanding with Oak Bluffs Animal Control and a contract for Owen Park Pier.

• High School Project Update and Letter of Support
• MV Tap, 13 Beach Street Extension – Alcohol license manager change
• Community Preservation Final Applications Approval
• Code of Conduct Policy
• Owen Park Pier Contract

Select Board

The Select Board will review updates and a letter of support for the High School project and a presentation on the Town Hall location. The body will also consider appointments for patrol officers and the Zoning By-law Committee.

• High School Project update and letter of support
• Town Hall location presentation by ICON
• Alcohol license manager change for MV Tap at 13 Beach Street Extension
• Approval of Community Preservation final applications
• Patrol officer appointments for Nicholi Grant, Miguel Jarillo, and Jeremie Rogers

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will review the proposed pier construction at 95 Beach Road. It will also consider a Notice of Intent for a development at 907 Main Street. Enforcement orders for 794 Chappaquonsett Road and 66 Lagoon Pond Road will be discussed. An upgrade to the filtration system at 188 Beach Road will be reviewed.

• Notice of Intent for 907 Main Street (2H3)
• Pier construction review at 95 Beach Road (9B24)
• Enforcement Order for 794 Chappaquonsett Road (32A1.1)
• Unauthorized cutting of vegetation at 66 Lagoon Pond Road (9A23.1)
• Upgrade to filtration system at 188 Beach Road (9C16)

The Commission unanimously approved continuing the 907 Main Street project to the October 21 meeting. It also unanimously authorized an enforcement letter for the 95 Beach Road pier issue and an enforcement order to stop salt marsh mowing at 30 Ashtons Way. Additionally, administrative approval was granted to upgrade the filtration system at 188 Beach Rd, and the meeting minutes were approved unanimously.

• Continue 907 Main Street project to next meeting (unanimous)
• Issue enforcement letter for 95 Beach Road to request Determination of Applicability (unanimous)
• Issue enforcement order to cease salt marsh mowing at 30 Ashtons Way (unanimous)
• Grant administrative approval for filtration system upgrade at 188 Beach Rd (no vote recorded)
• Approve meeting minutes (unanimous)

Open Space & Recreation Committee

The Open Space & Recreation Committee will first approve the September 10, 2025 meeting minutes. It will then discuss an update from Kirk Metell, review a Community Preservation Act application, and consider the scope of work for a park sign project. Additional topics include Lagoon Harbor Park, a presentation from the Select Board, future meeting guests and agenda items, and the introduction of new members.

• Approve September 10, 2025 meeting minutes
• Review Community Preservation Act application
• Discuss scope of work for Park Sign Project
• Discuss Lagoon Harbor Park matters
• Select Board presentation

The Open Space & Recreation Committee approved the September 10, 2025 minutes with a 4‑0 vote. The meeting was then formally adjourned by a 4‑0 vote. No other actions were voted on during this session.

• Approved Sept 10, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Select Board

The Tisbury Select Board will vote on the date for the upcoming annual and special town meeting election. It will also discuss the Halloween Parade and Vineyard Haven Halloween plans, provide an update on the Cape Light Compact, and review the Library sewer connection and Capital Improvement Plan. Additional items include a request for a transfer from the Shellfish Trust and renewals of common victualler licenses.

• Vote to set the date for the Annual Town Election and Special Town Meeting
• Discussion of Halloween Parade and Vineyard Haven Halloween plans
• Cape Light Compact update
• Library sewer connection project
• Request for transfer from the Shellfish Trust

The Select Board approved the minutes from March 11 and April 28, 2025. It appointed David Drew to the Council on Aging board, approved the Halloween Parade street closures, and set the dates for the 2026 annual and special town meetings and the May 12, 2026 election. The board also approved a $1,300 Shellfish Trust transfer, renewed two Common Victualler licenses, and entered executive session. All votes were 2 in favor, 0 opposed, 0 abstained.

• Approved March 11 and April 28, 2025 minutes (2-0)
• Appointed David Drew to Council on Aging board (2-0)
• Approved Halloween Parade street closings and plans (2-0)
• Set 2026 annual and special town meeting date (April 28, 2026) and election date (May 12, 2026) (2-0)
• Approved $1,300 transfer from Shellfish Trust for new davit (2-0)
• Approved Common Victualler Licenses for Fish Tales MV and Black Dog Tavern (2-0)
• Moved to executive session for nonunion personnel negotiations (2-0)

Personnel Board

The Select Board will discuss Halloween parade plans and vote to set the date for the Annual Town Election and Annual and Special Town Meeting. The agenda also includes a report on the Library Sewer Connection and a Capital Improvement Plan.

• Vote to set date for Annual and Special Town Meeting
• Discussion of Halloween Parade and Visit Vineyard Haven plans
• Library Sewer Connection report
• Capital Improvement Plan report
• Executive session for nonunion personnel negotiations

The Select Board approved the March 11 and April 28, 2025 minutes and appointed David Drew to the Council on Aging board. It approved the Halloween Parade street closures and set the annual and special town meeting for April 28, 2026, with the annual election on May 12, 2026. The board also approved a $1,300 Shellfish Trust transfer, Common Victualler licenses, and moved into executive session for nonunion personnel negotiations.

• Approved March 11 & April 28, 2025 minutes (2-0-0)
• Appointed David Drew to Council on Aging board (2-0-0)
• Approved Halloween Parade street closures and related plans (2-0-0)
• Set dates for annual/special town meeting (April 28, 2026) and annual election (May 12, 2026) (2-0-0)
• Approved $1,300 transfer from Shellfish Trust for boat davit (2-0-0)
• Approved Common Victualler licenses for Fish Tales MV and Black Dog Tavern (2-0-0)
• Moved into executive session for nonunion personnel negotiations (2-0-0)

Conservation Commission

The Tisbury Conservation Commission will consider a Request for Determination for a property on Cataumet Avenue and a Notice of Intent for a house move on Main Street. The agenda also includes several enforcement orders regarding unauthorized vegetation cutting and salt marsh mowing.

• Request for Determination: 22 Cataumet Avenue
• Notice of Intent: House move at 907 Main Street
• Enforcement Order: 794 Chappaquonsett Road
• Enforcement Order: 30 Ashtons Way (Salt Marsh Mowing)
• Enforcement Order: 66 Lagoon Pond Road (Unauthorized Cutting)

The Commission unanimously approved a negative determination for the 22 Cataumet Avenue driveway project. It also unanimously voted to continue discussion of the 907 Main Street renovation to the next meeting on October 7, 2025. Other items were discussed but no formal decisions were made, and the meeting minutes were tabled without a vote.

• Negative determination for 22 Cataumet Ave driveway request (unanimous)
• Postponed 907 Main St project discussion to next meeting (unanimous)
• Minutes tabled until next meeting (no vote taken)

Community Preservation Committee

The Community Preservation Committee is meeting to review eligibility applications for FY 2026-27 CPA funding. The committee will also receive updates regarding historic, open space, recreation, and housing reports.

• Review of September 8, 2025 meeting minutes
• Review of FY 2026-27 CPA funding eligibility applications
• Reports on Historic, Open Space, Recreation, and Housing

Personnel Board

The Personnel Board will hold a public hearing to consider policy changes regarding the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act and the Council on Aging Assistant Director position. The board will also review meeting minutes and receive a Human Resources update.

• Public hearing on Pregnant Workers Fairness Act policy changes
• Public hearing on Council on Aging Assistant Director position policy changes
• Review of August 22, 2025 meeting minutes
• Human Resources update

Personnel Board

The Tisbury Personnel Board will hold a public hearing to consider changes to the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act and to the Council on Aging Assistant Director position. The board will also review meeting minutes from August 22, 2025, receive a Human Resources update, and address any unanticipated items.

• Consider changes to the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
• Consider changes to the Council on Aging Assistant Director position
• Review meeting minutes from 8/22/25
• Human Resources update
• Unanticipated items

The board adopted the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act policy with the changes discussed. It approved the creation of a new Council on Aging position classified at M1 and accepted its job description. The board also approved the minutes from the August 22 meeting.

• Adopted revised Pregnant Workers Fairness Act policy (all in favor)
• Approved new Council on Aging position on M1 and accepted job description (all in favor)
• Approved August 22 meeting minutes (all in favor)

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging will hold an in‑person meeting to hear the Director’s Report, consider acquiring a new refrigerator, plan holiday events, review meal delivery services, discuss the upcoming budget, sign pending bills, and provide general updates.

• New Refrigerator
• Holiday Events
• Meal Delivery
• Budget
• Sign Bills

The council received a directors' report and announced retirement celebrations for Fran (July 11) and Audrey (July 25). It noted a senior appreciation lobster roll event with a date to be announced, and updates on staffing including an outreach‑person position and a salary‑increase process for Ann. No formal actions were approved, denied, or tabled.

Finance & Advisory Committee

The committee will receive an update on the Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School Building Project from Superintendent Richie Smith. Members will also discuss the Oversight Committee for Financial Capacity Assessment and the Association of Town Finance Committees Annual Meeting.

• Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School Building Project update
• Oversight Committee for Financial Capacity Assessment updates
• Asset Inventory discussion
• Association of Town Finance Committees Annual Meeting

The committee voted unanimously to create an oversight committee—Nancy Gilfoy, Rick Homans and Alex Meleney—to assess the town’s ability to pay for the MVRHS building project. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous motion. No other actions were formally approved.

• Appointed oversight committee (Nancy Gilfoy, Rick Homans, Alex Meleney) for financial capacity assessment (6-0-0)
• Moved to adjourn the meeting (unanimous)

Board of Health

The Tisbury Board of Health will review a disposal works application for 282 Franklin Street, proposing a standard Title 5 upgrade. The meeting also includes updates on a vaccine clinic, consideration of best‑available septic technologies, and discussion of mold remediation at Village Court. Advisory committee updates and other health reports will be presented.

• Disposal works application for 282 Franklin Street – standard Title 5 upgrade
• Mold remediation discussion for Village Court
• Health Agent report on upcoming vaccine clinic
• Consideration of best available septic technologies
• Updates from Land Bank, Cabinet & Sewer, Site Plan Review, and Water Resources advisory committees

The Board of Health approved the disposal works application and permit for 282 Franklin Street, with Chair Jeff Pratt and Commissioner George Santos voting in favor while Commissioner Malcolm Boyd recused himself. The commissioners also required the Dukes County Regional Housing Authority to establish a standard operating procedure for mold remediation at Village Court and assigned several follow‑up actions to Health Agent D. Belsky. Additionally, the Board directed Belsky to research a tiered list of nitrogen‑reducing technologies for discussion at the next meeting.

• Approved disposal works application and permit for 282 Franklin Street (Chair Pratt and Commissioner Santos voted; Commissioner Boyd recused)
• Required DCRHA to establish a standard operating procedure for mold remediation
• Assigned Health Agent D. Belsky to consult the State on standards for condemning moisture‑damaged buildings
• Assigned Health Agent D. Belsky to contact David Vigneault at DCRHA to arrange temporary housing for Ms. McCarthy
• Assigned Health Agent D. Belsky to request a written assessment from ServPro after remediation
• Assigned Health Agent D. Belsky to schedule a meeting with County Manager Martina Thornton on Village Court mold issues
• Assigned Health Agent D. Belsky to convene a single‑topic board meeting to update on remediation progress
• Directed Health Agent D. Belsky to research a tiered nitrogen‑reducing technology list for the next meeting

Open Space & Recreation Committee

The Tisbury Open Space and Recreation Committee will meet to discuss tennis and pickleball, playground equipment moves, and park maintenance. The group will also consider submitting a three-year extension and adding new members.

• Discussion with Kirk Metell on tennis and pickleball
• Moving playground equipment at Veterans’ Park
• Lake Street installation and planning
• Park maintenance and signage scope of work
• Submission of 3-year extension and new members

The committee agreed to pursue purchase of some playground equipment this year and additional equipment next year. It approved Kirk Hokanson’s work on the design and cost estimate for a new ADA‑compliant restroom at Lake Street. The group also voted to simplify the contract with Steve Zablotny for park entry signs and confirmed Island Home Builders will construct the Tashmoo Spring Pond kayak landing later this fall.

• Approved August 14 minutes (4-0)
• Agreed to pursue playground equipment purchase this year and next year
• Approved Kirk Hokanson to design and cost a new ADA restroom
• Approved simplification of Steve Zablotny sign contract
• Assigned Island Home Builders to build Tashmoo Spring Pond kayak landing

Finance & Advisory Committee

The Tisbury Finance & Advisory Committee met jointly with the Tisbury School Committee on September 9, 2025. The agenda listed a discussion regarding the Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School Building Project. No decisions or votes were recorded in the agenda.

• Discussion with the School Committee about the Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School Building Project

Affordable Housing Committee

The Affordable Housing Committee will hold a public meeting on September 9, 2025. It will provide updates from the chair and discuss rental assistance programs, town‑owned land, and a short‑term rental report. The meeting will also allow for any other business not anticipated by the chair before adjourning.

• Rental Assistance Programs
• Town owned land
• Short term rental report
• Updates from the chair
• Business not reasonably anticipated by the Chair

Select Board

The Tisbury Select Board will consider signing a Special Town Meeting Warrant scheduled for September 30, 2025. The board will also appoint a new Community Preservation Commission member, Connie Alexander, and a new Water Commissioner, Patrick Rolston. Additional agenda items include a one‑day alcohol license and renewals of several local business licenses.

• Signing of the Special Town Meeting Warrant – September 30, 2025
• Appointment of Community Preservation Commission member – Connie Alexander
• Appointment of Water Commissioner – Patrick Rolston
• One‑Day Alcohol License (details not specified)
• License renewals for Sweet Bites (32 Beach St), Net Result (79 Beach Rd), Artcliff Diner (39 Beach Rd), and Hertz Corporation (29 Water St)

Select Board

The Tisbury Select Board and Water Commission will meet to discuss the signing of the September 30, 2025, Special Town Meeting Warrant. The board will also review several local license renewals and appointments.

• Signing of the Special Town Meeting Warrant for September 30, 2025
• Appointment of Connie Alexander to Community Preservation Commission
• Appointment of Patrick Rolston as Water Commissioner
• One-Day Alcohol License for Martha’s Vineyard Museum event on 10.3.25
• Common Victualler License renewals for Sweet Bites, Net Result, and Artcliff Diner

Tisbury Water Works

The Tisbury Water Works Board will review the August 26, 2025 meeting minutes and set the date for the next meeting. It will consider financial warrants numbered 2026‑8 and 2026‑9. The board will approve awarding Harbor Controls the contract for the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system. A discussion and possible appointment for the vacant water commissioner position will occur with the Select Board.

• Approve August 26, 2025 meeting minutes and schedule next meeting
• Consider financial warrants 2026‑8 and 2026‑9
• Award Harbor Controls the SCADA contract
• Discuss and appoint a new water commissioner with the Select Board
• Superintendent’s report

Finance & Advisory Committee

The committee approved a $2,800 withdrawal from the reserve fund for a stone‑retaining‑wall survey at 133 Skiff Avenue. It also approved the September 2025 Special Town Meeting warrant article on the unattached trailer and structure bylaw. Members moved to request a town asset inventory for the Collins Center ability‑to‑pay analysis, and the August 20, 2025 minutes were approved. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved $2,800 reserve‑fund withdrawal for DPW stone‑wall survey (7‑0‑0)
• Approved unattached trailer and structure bylaw (8‑0‑0)
• Requested town asset inventory for Collins Center analysis (7‑0‑0)
• Approved August 20, 2025 minutes (6‑0‑0, 2 absent)
• Adjourned meeting (6‑0‑0)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission approved, with conditions, the removal and reconstruction of the three‑season room at 147 Lagoon Avenue. The commission also approved new administrative approval and pre‑construction site‑visit forms for online use. Discussion of floodplain bylaw updates and the restoration‑plan fine‑waiver request were tabled for future meetings.

• Approved reconstruction of 147 Lagoon Ave three‑season room with conditions (unanimous vote by Tom Robinson, Caroline Little, Sarah Toste, Nancy Weaver)
• Approved new administrative approval and pre‑construction site‑visit forms (unanimous vote by Tom Robinson, Caroline Little, Sarah Toste, Nancy Weaver, John Best)
• Tabled discussion of updating local floodplain bylaws until mid‑October
• Deferred review of Goldeneye LLC restoration plan and fine‑waiver request to a future meeting

Tisbury Water Works

The Board of Water Commissioners will meet to review warrants and the Superintendent's report. The board is also discussing switching their SCADA system to a different company.

• Switching SCADA to a different company
• Warrants 2026-2 through 2026-7
• Meeting Minutes of July 15, 2025

Board of Health

The Board of Health will review requests regarding leaching fields and cesspool nitrogen regulations. The body will also conduct a plan review for MV Tap Bakery and discuss the VNA contract timeline.

• Request to install leaching field and postpone NitROE installation at Hazelwood / 15-C-1
• Request for waiver from cesspool nitrogen regulations at 11 Elm Street
• Plan review for MV Tap Bakery
• Approval and conditions of plan revision for 97 Spring Street
• Discussion of Lead Line Regulations

The Board of Health unanimously approved several waivers and conditional approvals, including a denitrification waiver for a leaching field upgrade, a nitrogen/cesspool waiver, a bakery conversion plan, and an early restaurant opening. It also approved a revised disposal system plan with specific conditions, rescheduled the September meeting, and agreed to forward lead‑line regulation revisions to Town Counsel.

• Approved waiver for denitrification planning at 100 Hazelwood, pending Title 5 inspection (unanimous)
• Approved nitrogen and cesspool waiver for 11 Elm Street, contingent on Title 5 inspection (unanimous)
• Approved MV Tap bakery conversion plan with required wood‑surface fixes (unanimous)
• Approved Ocean Club restaurant opening before grease‑trap installation (unanimous)
• Approved revised disposal system plan for 97 Spring Street with conditions (unanimous)
• Rescheduled September Board meeting to September 16 (unanimous)
• Forwarded proposed lead‑line regulation revisions to Town Counsel for review (unanimous)

Finance & Advisory Committee

The committee voted to fund a new Class A fire pumper truck using $1,026,467.12 from fire stabilization and $23,431.38 from general stabilization (7‑aye, 1‑nay). It also approved several other items, including new dog‑licensing bylaws, solar radar speed signs, a $226,000 union wage increase, dredging fund withdrawals, OpenGov software purchases, and a $297,000 waterworks renovation withdrawal. All of these motions passed unanimously except the fire truck vote.

• Approved purchase of new Class A fire pumper truck, funded $1,026,467.12 from fire stabilization and $23,431.38 from general stabilization (7‑aye, 1‑nay)
• Approved amendment to bylaws to add kennel licensing and raise dog‑licensing fees (8‑aye, 0‑nay)
• Approved purchase of three solar‑powered radar speed signs for $11,221 (8‑aye, 0‑nay)
• Approved $226,000 appropriation for union employee wage increases (8‑aye, 0‑nay)
• Approved withdrawal of $50,000 from Waterways Fund and $50,000 from Dredge Stabilization Fund for Lake Tashmoo and harbor dredging projects (8‑aye, 0‑nay)
• Approved purchase of OpenGov licensing ($63,079.99) and asset‑management software ($82,600.50) (8‑aye, 0‑nay)
• Approved withdrawal of $297,000 from Building and Infrastructure Stabilization Fund for Waterworks building renovation (8‑aye, 0‑nay)

Tisbury Climate Committee

The Tisbury Climate Committee will approve minutes from a previous meeting and introduce a new Climate Change Planner. The body will also focus on recruiting members for a vulnerability preparedness grant program and schedule meetings with town departments.

• Approval of July 21st meeting minutes
• Introduction of Sakiko Isomichi as new Climate Change Planner
• Recruitment for Municipal vulnerability preparedness 2.0 grant program
• Senior Center Solar and Battery installation updates
• Schedule meetings with Tisbury departments and town leadership

Open Space & Recreation Committee

The Open Space & Recreation Committee approved the July 10 and 31 minutes with a 4‑0 vote. Members reviewed project updates, discussed the three‑year action plan, and considered a special way designation, but no formal project approvals were made. The meeting was then adjourned with a 3‑0 vote.

• Approved July 10 and 31 minutes (4-0)
• Approved meeting adjournment (3-0)

Affordable Housing Committee

The Affordable Housing Committee elected Victor Capoccia as Chairperson and Anne McDonough as Vice Chairperson, each unanimously. Jean Hay was unanimously appointed as the town’s representative to the Community Preservation Committee. The committee also voted unanimously to send a letter to the Zoning Board of Appeals supporting the Cat Hollow IHT mixed‑income housing proposal.

• Victor Capoccia elected Chairperson (unanimous)
• Anne McDonough elected Vice Chairperson (unanimous)
• Jean Hay appointed to Community Preservation Committee (unanimous)
• Committee voted to send a supportive letter to ZBA for Cat Hollow mixed‑income housing (unanimous)
• George Eli resigned as committee member

Board of Health

The Board of Health unanimously approved the septic system tie‑in for Lake Street Park improvements, as requested by the Tisbury Open Space and Recreation Committee. The Board also unanimously approved a variance to the Fats, Oils & Grease regulations for the Ocean Club restaurant, pending written approval from Tisbury Wastewater. Additionally, the disposal works application DWA 4561 for a septic connection at 50 Warner Street was approved.

• Approved Lake Street Park septic system tie‑in (unanimous)
• Approved variance to FOG regulations for Ocean Club restaurant, pending wastewater approval (unanimous)
• Approved disposal works application DWA 4561 for Schrader at 50 Warner Street

Open Space & Recreation Committee

The committee reviewed updates and the 2019 Open Space Plan goals, then set the next meeting for Thursday, August 14 at 10:30 a.m. A motion to adjourn the meeting was moved, seconded, and approved unanimously 3‑0. No other actions were formally approved.

• Set next meeting for Thursday, August 14 at 10:30 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (motion approved 3‑0)

Council on Aging

The Council of the Tisbury Council on Aging decided to fund the Thanksgiving dinner outreach, covering an estimated $500 cost. Other items reported were the installation of new flooring, construction of a back‑room wall costing $9,752, and plans to replace a tent and a commercial refrigerator. No votes were recorded for these items.

• Council will cover approximately $500 outreach expense for Thanksgiving dinner

Board of Health

The Board of Health unanimously approved waivers for the 61 Hines Point de‑minimis nitrogen request and the 24 Carrolls Way property‑transfer denitrification requirement. It also unanimously approved a $24,700 landfill monitoring contract with Wright‑Pierce and the Net Results renovation plans. Commissioners ordered Nina’s Dine and Dash to remove all seating until permanent restrooms are installed.

• Approved waiver for 61 Hines Point de‑minimis nitrogen regulation (unanimous)
• Approved waiver for 24 Carrolls Way property‑transfer denitrification requirement (unanimous)
• Approved Wright‑Pierce landfill monitoring contract $24,700 (unanimous)
• Approved Net Results renovation plans (unanimous)
• Ordered Nina’s Dine and Dash to remove all seating until permanent bathrooms are installed (both commissioners voted in favor)
• Approved minutes from July 10, 2025 (all in favor)
• Approved D. Belsky to make final DWA decision without another board meeting (all in favor)

Affordable Housing Committee

The committee approved the June 10 meeting minutes by roll‑call vote. Members voted 6‑0‑1 to continue Jean Hay as the Affordable Housing Committee representative to the CPC. The committee reached consensus to allocate short‑term rental revenue to the town’s housing trust. The next meeting is scheduled for July 28, 2025 via Zoom.

• Approved June 10 minutes (roll‑call vote)
• Reappointed Jean Hay as Affordable Housing Committee rep to CPC (6 in favor, 1 abstention)
• Committee agreed to allocate short‑term rental revenue to the housing trust

Tisbury Climate Committee

The Tisbury Climate Committee unanimously approved the June 2 meeting minutes (5‑0). No other motions were adopted; the meeting was then adjourned unanimously (7‑0). The remainder of the session involved discussion of Vineyard Power programs, federal tax‑credit changes, grant recruitment, and project updates, but no formal decisions were recorded.

• Approved June 2 minutes (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission unanimously approved a revised revetment project on Main Street, adding specific construction and monitoring conditions. It also approved invasive‑vegetation brush cutting and runoff trench maintenance at 15 Duane Way, and authorized $300‑per‑day fines for ongoing violations on Goldeneye LLC properties. The July 1, 2025 minutes were approved, while tree‑cutting and floodplain bylaw updates were tabled for further review.

• Approved Main Street revetment reconstruction with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved 15 Duane Way invasive vegetation brush cutting and trench maintenance with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved additional $300 per day fines for unauthorized work on Goldeneye LLC sites (unanimous)
• Approved July 1, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled creation of Tisbury tree‑cutting by‑law (no decision)
• Tabled update of local floodplain bylaws (no decision)

Board of Health

The Board of Health voted unanimously to approve the de minimis waiver variance for the septic upgrade at 578 Main Street. Commissioners also voted not to revoke Nina's food establishment license, pending confirmation of required details. The board unanimously authorized Drew Belsky to research a staffing title change. Commissioners agreed to enforce a minimum 10‑day fine period for Nina's violations.

• Approved de minimis waiver variance for 578 Main Street septic upgrade (unanimous)
• Voted not to revoke Nina's food establishment license (vote outcome recorded, no tally)
• Authorized Drew Belsky to proceed with research on staffing title changes (unanimous)
• Agreed to enforce a minimum 10‑day fine period for Nina's violations (May 30–June 9)

Finance & Advisory Committee

The Finance & Advisory Committee voted to adjourn the meeting at 8:40 PM, with the motion passing unanimously (6‑0‑0). The committee reported allocating $85,000 of the Reserve Fund to IT improvements, including network storage and new desktops. The school building committee voted to submit a renovation/addition option to the Massachusetts School Building Authority and to use a Construction Manager‑at‑Risk procurement method. A special town meeting was scheduled for late September to consider a $1,083,000 fire‑truck contract.

• Adjourned meeting at 8:40 PM (motion passed unanimously, 6‑0‑0)
• Allocated $85,000 of the $100,000 Reserve Fund for IT upgrades (NAS, CPUs, website)
• School building committee voted to submit renovation/addition option to MSBA
• School building committee voted to use Construction Manager‑at‑Risk procurement
• Planned a late‑September Special Town Meeting to address fire‑truck contract (~$1,083,000)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission voted unanimously to issue a negative determination for the proposed demolition and new duplexes at 80 Lagoon Pond Road. It also unanimously reaffirmed the negative determination for the foundation change at 637 Herring Creek Road. Commissioners authorized Thomas Robinson to prepare outstanding Orders of Conditions and Certificates of Compliance. The minutes from the June 3 and June 17 meetings were approved unanimously.

• Negative determination issued for 80 Lagoon Pond Road (unanimous)
• Negative determination reiterated for 637 Herring Creek Road (unanimous)
• Authorized Thomas Robinson to prepare Orders of Conditions and Certificates of Compliance (unanimous)
• Approved June 3 and June 17, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

Council on Aging

The council noted that Thanksgiving dinner funding is unavailable and will cover the $500 cost for client meals. New flooring will be installed next week to replace old carpet. A wall was built in the back room for a new outreach office and Shein appointments, costing $9,752.

• Council will cover approximately $500 for Thanksgiving dinner meals
• New floors to be installed next week to replace old carpet
• Wall erected for outreach office and Shein appointments at a cost of $9,752

Open Space & Recreation Committee

The Open Space & Recreation Committee approved the May 22 minutes with a 4‑0 vote. A motion to adjourn was passed 3‑0. No other formal decisions or votes were recorded.

Board of Health

The Board unanimously approved a food permit for Simone's Waffles, subject to conditions on freezer cleanliness and exclusive ice‑cream scoops. Commissioners also unanimously added conditions to the revocation letter for Nina’s on Beach Road, requiring seating removal and permanent bathroom fixtures by Dec 31 2025. The board approved a De minimus exemption for disposal works application DWA 4556. The next Board of Health meeting was scheduled for July 10 2025.

• Approved food permit for Simone's Waffles (unanimous)
• Added conditions to Nina's revocation letter (unanimous)
• Approved De minimus exemption for DWA 4556
• Scheduled next Board of Health meeting for July 10 2025

Conservation Commission

The commission voted unanimously to adopt the Conservation Agent’s recommended enforcement actions for the unauthorized stone wall and vegetation cutting at 690 and 794 Chappaquonsett Road, including a $300 per day fine after May 30 2025, a notice letter to the owner, and involvement of the state DEP. The minutes from the June 3 meeting were tabled for review at the next meeting. The commission also scheduled a site visit for June 24 at 4:00 p.m. to inspect the proposed demolition and new construction at 80 Lagoon Pond Road.

• Approved enforcement actions (letter, $300/day fine, DEP involvement) – unanimous
• Tabled June 3 minutes for next‑meeting review
• Scheduled site visit for June 24 to inspect 80 Lagoon Pond Road project

Board of Health

The Board of Health unanimously approved the minutes from the three prior meetings and approved a mobile coffee trailer for Full Moon Food Co. It directed the Assistant Health Agent to issue a compliance notice and set a deadline for Nina’s Dine & Dash, continuing daily fines and preparing for possible closure. The Board also unanimously approved a variance allowing the STAR IA nitrogen‑reducing system at 54 Winyah Avenue. Finally, the Board completed its annual reorganization and committee assignments.

• Approve three sets of prior meeting minutes – unanimous vote
• Approve Full Moon Food Co. coffee trailer addition to food permit – unanimous vote
• Direct Assistant Health Agent to issue compliance notice, set 2‑3‑week deadline, continue fines, and prepare for closure of Nina’s Dine & Dash – no vote recorded
• Approve variance for STAR IA system at 54 Winyah Avenue – unanimous vote
• Complete annual board reorganization and assign committees – no vote recorded

Open Space & Recreation Committee

The committee approved the amended minutes from May 22 with a 5‑0 vote. Carolyn Wallis was reappointed as the committee representative to the CPC, also approved 5‑0. The committee decided that the $100 fee for Owen Park bandstand use must be charged for each class in a series.

• Approved May 22 minutes amendment (5-0)
• Reappointed Carolyn Wallis as CPC representative (5-0)
• Set $100 fee required for each Owen Park class use

Affordable Housing Committee

The Affordable Housing Committee unanimously approved the minutes from the May 13, 2025 meeting. Members voted to hire Diane “DeeDee” Cavanagh as the committee’s administrative support person, with the motion approved by all present. The committee noted that Anne McDonough will now represent the Planning Board on the committee after Casey Haywood stepped down. No other substantive actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved May 13, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved hiring of Diane “DeeDee” Cavanagh as Administrative Support (unanimous)
• Appointed Anne McDonough to represent Planning Board on AHC (effective immediately)
• Sent letter of support to Zoning Board of Appeals for IHT Cat Hollow project

Finance & Advisory Committee

The Tisbury Finance and Advisory Committee re‑elected Nancy Gilfoy as chair and elected Louise Clough and Rachel Orr as vice chairs, each unanimously. The committee approved two reserve‑fund transfers—$100,000 for cyber‑security improvements and $16,860 to cover a fraudulent bank transfer—both passing 7‑0. It also authorized year‑end interdepartmental and line‑item transfers under Massachusetts General Law Chapter 44 Section 33B and appointed new finance‑committee representatives to several advisory committees.

• Nancy Gilfoy re‑elected Chair (7‑0)
• Louise Clough and Rachel Orr elected Vice Chairs (7‑0)
• Approved $100,000 reserve fund transfer for cyber‑security improvements (7‑0)
• Approved $16,860 reserve fund transfer for fraudulent bank transfer (7‑0)
• Authorized year‑end interdepartmental and line‑item transfers per Mass. Gen. Law Ch.44 §33B (7‑0)
• Appointed Alex Meleney as Finance Committee representative to Capital Planning Advisory Committee (7‑0)
• Appointed John Best as Finance Committee representative to Sewer Advisory Committee (7‑0)
• Appointed Nancy Gilfoy as Finance Committee representative to Water Resources Committee (7‑0)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission approved the demolition of the existing dwelling at 24 Vincent Way and the construction of a new residence, adding six special conditions, with a unanimous vote. It also issued a negative determination for the septic retrofit request at 36 Burts Way, again unanimously. The May 20 meeting minutes were approved (four votes for, one abstention). Several items were discussed or referred without a final vote.

• Approved demolition and new construction at 24 Vincent Way with six special conditions (unanimous 5‑0)
• Approved negative determination for 36 Burts Way septic retrofit request (unanimous 5‑0)
• Approved May 20 minutes (4‑0, 1 abstain)
• No vote taken on 48 Howard Street bamboo enforcement discussion (pending)
• Referred 24‑19 Vineyard Land issue to Martha’s Vineyard Commission (pending)
• Referred 24‑20 Vineyard Land issue to Martha’s Vineyard Commission (pending)
• Continued review of Tree Cutting Bylaw (no decision)
• Discussed floodplain bylaws template for next meeting (no decision)

Tisbury Climate Committee

The Climate Committee approved the May 12 meeting minutes with a 6‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned by a 6‑0 motion. The next committee meeting was scheduled for July 21, 2025. No other formal actions were voted on.

• Approved May 12 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)
• Scheduled next meeting for July 21, 2025

Board of Health

The Board postponed approval of the February 25 minutes because Vice Chair Pratt was absent. The Board unanimously approved the septic system upgrade plan for 60 Pine Street. It also approved disposal works applications 4547 (97 Hvoslef Way), 4548 (23 Clough Lane), 4549 (22 Cottage St.), and 4485R-2 (51 Hatch Rd.). The next meeting is set for June 12, 2025.

• Postponed approval of February 25 minutes (absence of Vice Chair Pratt)
• Approved septic upgrade plan for 60 Pine Street (unanimous vote)
• Approved disposal works application 4547 – 97 Hvoslef Way
• Approved disposal works application 4548 – 23 Clough Lane
• Approved disposal works application 4549 – 22 Cottage St.
• Approved disposal works application 4485R-2 – 51 Hatch Rd.

Open Space & Recreation Committee

The Open Space & Recreation Committee approved the May 18 meeting minutes by a 4‑0 vote with one abstention. The committee then adjourned the May 22 meeting by a 5‑0 vote. No other formal approvals or denials were recorded; members discussed updates and planned future actions.

• Approved May 18 minutes (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Select Board

The Select Board approved a $16,860 transfer from the reserve fund to address a recent wire‑fraud loss. It also authorized underground electric service at 98 William Street, First Friday event closures, and additional wastewater service for 14 Church Street. Appointments were made to the Regional High School Building Committee, and various licensing renewals were approved. All motions passed unanimously with a 3‑0‑0 vote.

• Approved $16,860 reserve fund transfer after wire‑fraud loss (3‑0‑0)
• Approved installation of 43 ft conduit and handhole for underground electric service at 98 William Street (3‑0‑0)
• Approved First Friday event closures of Beach Street Extension and Owen Park for July‑Oct dates (3‑0‑0)
• Appointed Nancy Gilfoy to the Regional High School Building Committee (3‑0‑0)
• Approved additional 75‑gallon wastewater service for 14 Church Street (3‑0‑0)
• Withdrawn approval for wastewater service at 61 Beach Road (3‑0‑0)
• Approved lodging house licenses for Mansion House, 9 Main Street (3‑0‑0)
• Approved taxi license renewals for Martha’s Vineyard Taxi, Admiral Taxi, Island Sharks Taxi (3‑0‑0)

Personnel Board

The Select Board approved the minutes of previous meetings and reorganized its leadership, naming Colarusso Chair, Cutrer Vice‑chair and Cahill Clerk. It authorized a $16,860 reserve‑fund transfer to reimburse a recent wire‑fraud loss and approved several community projects, including museum parking for the Jaws 50th anniversary, First Friday event street closures, and a new underground electric service at 98 William Street. The board also appointed Nancy Gilfoy to the Regional High School Building Committee and approved additional wastewater service for 14 Church Street. All motions passed unanimously (3‑0‑0) unless noted otherwise.

• Approved $16,860 reserve fund transfer (3-0-0)
• Approved First Friday event street closures and Owen Park closure (3-0-0)
• Approved museum parking and signage plan for Jaws 50th anniversary (3-0-0)
• Approved underground electric service installation at 98 William Street (3-0-0)
• Appointed Nancy Gilfoy to Regional High School Building Committee (2-0-1)
• Approved additional 75‑gallon wastewater service for 14 Church Street (3-0-0)
• Approved lodging house licenses for Charles and Charles MV and Mansion House (3-0-0)
• Reorganized board: Colarusso Chair, Cutrer Vice‑chair, Cahill Clerk (3-0-0)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission voted unanimously to extend the Order of Condition for the timber pier at 19 Owen Park until May 30, 2027. It also approved a motion to allow mechanical removal of bamboo at 48 Howard Street while alternatives are studied, passing 4‑1. Additionally, the hearing for the septic retrofit at 36 Burts Way was continued to June 3, 2025 by unanimous vote, and the May 6 minutes were approved unanimously.

• Extended Order of Condition for 19 Owen Park timber pier to May 30, 2027 (unanimous 5‑0)
• Approved mechanical bamboo removal at 48 Howard Street pending further study (4‑1)
• Continued hearing for 36 Burts Way septic retrofit request to June 3, 2025 (unanimous 5‑0)
• Approved May 6, 2025 minutes (unanimous 5‑0)

Board of Health

The Board of Health unanimously approved the candidate selection parameters for the Cat Hollow Nitrogen Mitigation Program, adding that the Martha’s Vineyard Commission must confirm the maximum grant amount. It also unanimously approved a food establishment permit for MV Tap at 13 Beach Street Extension, several septic system variances, a support letter for wastewater recycling, and a closing statement for the MVC DRI record. All approvals were made by unanimous voice vote.

• Approved Cat Hollow nitrogen mitigation grant parameters with MVC confirmation (unanimous)
• Approved Food Establishment Permit for MV Tap at 13 Beach Street Extension with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved finished grade variance for 200 Main Street (Library) (unanimous)
• Approved septic variances for 48 Howard Street in Coastal District (unanimous)
• Approved ADU septic configuration variance for 119 Bernard Circle with maintenance condition (unanimous)
• Authorized issuance of support letter(s) for Maciel & Sons wastewater recycling request (unanimous)
• Endorsed and authorized submission of MVC DRI closing statement, to be signed by BOH Chair (vote recorded)
• Approved bills and permits listed under BILLS AND PERMITS FOR APPROVAL (unanimous)

Tisbury Climate Committee

The committee voted to approve the minutes from the April 14 meeting, with a 5‑0 vote and one abstention. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous 6‑0 motion. No other motions were voted on, and the next meeting was scheduled for June 2.

• Approved minutes for April 14 meeting (5‑0, 1 abstention)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed 6‑0)
• Scheduled next meeting for June 2 (no vote recorded)

Open Space & Recreation Committee

The Open Space & Recreation Committee approved that First Friday events at Owen Park should cover town expenses, though they will not be charged the full rental rate. The committee also set a midday tennis‑court watering schedule of 12:30 – 1:00 pm and agreed to route all special‑event park requests through the DPW manager. Additional actions include revising the tennis‑court sign, simplifying CourtReserve user approvals, and preparing outreach materials for tennis programs.

• First Friday events to cover town expenses but not pay full rental rate
• CD to draft a letter recording the First Friday decision and send it to committee members and Kirk
• Committee requested VHHHCD to share proposal with Police and Fire, discuss beach lighting, and provide two ADA parking spaces on Main Street plus one ADA drop‑off
• Special‑event park requests will be coordinated through Kirk
• Tennis‑court sign text will be moved up and highlighted; CD to send revised text to Kirk
• Midday tennis‑court watering set for 12:30‑1:00 pm
• Committee leaned toward removing all CourtReserve user‑approval requirements; JB to follow up with CourtReserve
• CD and JB to revise the tennis schedule, create flyers, and update the website

Select Board

The board approved a $100,000 reserve fund transfer to upgrade outdated equipment and improve cybersecurity. It also approved the Dukes County Umbrella Services Agreement, a tax‑bill insert about energy‑efficiency funding, and several licenses and permits, including a common victualler license for The Maker Pasta Shop, a metal fence for the 51 Lagoon Pond Road property, and the Memorial Day Parade. All motions passed with unanimous 3‑in‑favor votes.

• Approved Dukes County Umbrella Services Agreement (3-0-0)
• Approved Vineyard Power tax‑bill insert on energy efficiency (3-0-0)
• Approved $100,000 reserve fund transfer for IT upgrades (3-0-0)
• Approved Common Victualler license for The Maker Pasta Shop and Café (3-0-0)
• Approved metal fencing for 51 Lagoon Pond Road property (3-0-0)
• Approved blanket authorization for interdepartmental transfers (3-0-0)
• Approved $5,760 transfer from Shellfish Trust (3-0-0)
• Approved Memorial Day Parade (3-0-0)

Select Board

The board approved a tax‑bill insert to inform residents about energy‑efficiency programs, allocating $610,000—$236,000 for the senior center and $374,000 for town resiliency. It also approved a $100,000 reserve fund transfer for IT equipment upgrades and cyber‑security. Several licenses were granted, including a common victualler license for The Maker Pasta Shop and renewals for John’s Fish Market and Atlanta Island Auto Rentals. The Memorial Day Parade was approved.

• Approved $610,000 energy‑efficiency tax insert (3‑0‑0)
• Approved $100,000 reserve fund transfer for IT upgrades (3‑0‑0)
• Approved Common Victualler license for The Maker Pasta Shop (3‑0‑0)
• Approved Memorial Day Parade (3‑0‑0)
• Approved Common Victualler license renewal for John’s Fish Market (3‑0‑0)
• Approved Class II license renewal for Atlanta Island Auto Rentals (3‑0‑0)
• Approved One‑Day alcohol license for Martha’s Vineyard Museum (3‑0‑0)
• Approved blanket interdepartmental transfer authorization (3‑0‑0)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission unanimously approved the Howard Street development with five specific conditions. It also unanimously continued the 36 Burts Way septic retrofit request until May 20, 2025, and approved the Passamaquoddy Avenue stone revetment with three conditions. Enforcement orders were ratified for Goldeneye LLC, and several members were appointed to standing committees.

• Approved Howard Street project with five conditions (unanimously)
• Continued 36 Burts Way septic retrofit request until May 20, 2025 (unanimously)
• Approved Passamaquoddy Avenue stone revetment with three conditions (unanimously)
• Ratified enforcement order for Goldeneye LLC coastal dune alteration (unanimously)
• Approved John Best to Community Preservation Committee (unanimously)
• Approved Caroline Little to Site Plan Review Committee (unanimously)
• Approved Lilian Robinson to Land Bank Advisory Committee (unanimously)
• Approved April 15, 2025 minutes with corrections (unanimously)

Select Board

The Select Board voted to endorse and then appoint Michael Gately as the town's Harbor Master, with unanimous support. The board also voted to take no action on an amendment to adopt a Revolving Fund Bylaw for the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Finally, the meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Endorsed hiring of Michael Gately as Harbor Master (3-0)
• Appointed Michael Gately as Harbor Master (3-0)
• Took no action on Revolving Fund Bylaw amendment (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Select Board

The Select Board endorsed and then appointed Michael Gately as Harbormaster, each with a unanimous 3‑0 vote. The Board also voted to take no action on the amendment to Article 9 to adopt the Revolving Fund Bylaw for the Special Town Meeting Warrant, again unanimously. All motions were approved without opposition.

• Endorsed hiring of Michael Gately as Harbormaster (3-0)
• Appointed Michael Gately as Harbormaster (3-0)
• Took no action on Revolving Fund Bylaw amendment (3-0)

Personnel Board

The Select Board voted to endorse and then appoint Michael Gately as the town's Harbormaster. The board also voted to take no action on the proposed amendment to Article 9 for a Revolving Fund Bylaw. Both actions passed unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Endorsed hiring Michael Gately as Harbormaster (3-0)
• Appointed Michael Gately as Harbormaster (3-0)
• Took no action on amendment to Article 9 Revolving Fund Bylaw (3-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (3-0)

Board of Health

The Board approved a town septic loan application after a unanimous voice vote. It also approved the MV Munchies home‑based snack‑mix production plan. Additionally, the Board agreed in principle to the candidate‑criteria approach for off‑site nitrogen mitigation for the Cat Hollow project.

• Approved septic loan application (voice vote unanimous)
• Approved MV Munchies home‑based snack production plan (aye – motion carried)
• Agreed in principle to Cat Hollow nitrogen‑mitigation candidate criteria (aye – motion carried)

Personnel Board

The Personnel Board examined a policy draft prepared by Ms. Bennett and suggested language changes, including replacing "will" with "shall" and assigning departmental designees. The board asked IT and the Town Administrator to review specific sections. Approval was postponed until state amendment changes are provided, as indicated by the Council.

Board of Health

The Tisbury Board of Health met on April 17, 2025 and voted on two items. Commissioners approved Revel Catering’s plan to operate a commissary kitchen at 342 State Road, with the motion passing unanimously. They also approved the proposed revisions to the town’s Tobacco Regulations, sending the draft to Town Counsel for finalization, also by unanimous vote.

• Approved Revel Catering plan (unanimous)
• Approved proposed tobacco regulation revisions (unanimous)

Finance & Advisory Committee

The committee rescinded its March 26 vote on seasonal community designation and then approved a new special town meeting article designating Tisbury as a seasonal community. It also approved a $140,000 short‑term rental officer article, amended the community preservation housing project article, and adopted an amended leaf‑blower bylaw. The dog‑license revolving‑fund article was rejected, and Russ Hartenstine was appointed to the Town Hall Location Committee.

• Rescinded March 26 vote on seasonal community designation (7‑0‑0)
• Approved 2025 special town meeting article designating Tisbury as a seasonal community (7‑0‑1)
• Approved $140,000 short‑term rental officer article (8‑0‑0)
• Approved amendment to 2024 Community Preservation article for West Tisbury housing project (8‑0‑0)
• Approved amended leaf‑blower bylaw (6‑2‑0)
• Rejected dog license, park & ride, and Tashmoo Springs revolving funds article (0‑8‑0)
• Appointed Russ Hartenstine to Town Hall Location Committee (8‑0‑0)
• Approved March and April minutes (8‑0‑0)

Conservation Commission

The commission approved the construction of a non‑habitable boathouse at 15 Duane Way with a 4‑1 vote. It also unanimously approved the coir‑log bank repair at 224 Lake Street and the West Chop revetment amendment conditions. The Passamaquoddy revetment project was continued until the May 6 meeting.

• Approved 15 Duane Way boathouse (4-1)
• Approved 224 Lake Street coir‑log bank repair (unanimous)
• Approved West Chop revetment amendment conditions (unanimous)
• Continued Passamaquoddy revetment review until May 6 (unanimous)
• Approved 74-953 erosion notification corrections (unanimous)
• Continued 36 Burts Way septic tank determination (pending)
• Scheduled site visits for April 29
• Adjourned meeting at 5:26 p.m.

Tisbury Climate Committee

The committee approved the minutes from the January 27 and March 3 meetings. Members voted 7‑0 to adopt the original leaf‑blower bylaw proposal and also 7‑0 to approve the town’s energy plan that includes solar, heat pumps, battery storage and EV‑charger upgrades, directing it be sent to the Select Board and Planning Board. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved minutes of Jan 27 and Mar 3 (6‑0)
• Approved original leaf‑blower bylaw proposal (7‑0)
• Approved town energy plan with solar, heat pumps, battery backup and EV‑charger upgrades (7‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (7‑0)

Affordable Housing Committee

The committee approved the minutes from the March 11, 2025 meeting unanimously. It then voted to forward two affordable‑housing possibilities—the Covenant House option and the Lease‑to‑Locals program—to the Municipal Trust Fund Board, with the motion proposed by Henry Nieder, seconded by Elaine Miller, and approved by all members present. The meeting was adjourned after a motion to adjourn was made by R George Eli, seconded by Henry Nieder, and agreed to by all present.

• Approved March 11, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved motion to present Covenant House option to Municipal Trust Fund Board (unanimous)
• Approved motion to present Lease‑to‑Locals program to Municipal Trust Fund Board (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Select Board

The board voted to sign the Annual Town Meeting warrant for April 29, 2025. It also voted to sign the Special Town Meeting warrant for the same date. Both motions passed unanimously (3‑0). The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous vote.

• Approved signing of Annual Town Meeting Warrant (3-0)
• Approved signing of Special Town Meeting Warrant (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Conservation Commission

The commission approved the application to reconstruct an existing timber pier and modify its groin at 53 High Hedge Lane, with a 3‑1 vote. It also continued the hearing for the septic tank request at 36 Burts Way and gave a negative determination for the patio/grill request at 63 Harborview Lane, both unanimously. Additional actions included continuing the 15 Duane Way shed/boathouse review, affirming agricultural exemption for regular land maintenance, and unanimously approving a beach restoration plan for the NStar cable replacement.

• Approved reconstruction of timber pier at 53 High Hedge Lane (3-1)
• Continued hearing for 36 Burts Way septic tank request (unanimous)
• Negative determination for 63 Harborview Lane patio/grill request (unanimous)
• Continued review of 15 Duane Way shed/boathouse proposal (unanimous)
• Approved agricultural exemption for regular land maintenance (unanimous)
• Approved beach slumping restoration plan for NStar cable replacement (unanimous)

Personnel Board

The board voted to approve the minutes from the January and February 2025 meetings. Both motions passed unanimously. No other actions were decided; discussions about a short‑term rental officer and staffing vacancies were noted for future follow‑up.

• Approved February minutes (unanimous)
• Approved January minutes (unanimous)

Board of Health

The Board of Health unanimously approved a maintenance order for the septic system at 342 State Road, requiring annual Title 5 inspections, septic pumping every six months, and grease‑trap pumping every three months. It also approved a revised variance for the leaching field at 87 Main Street and approved an irrigation well at Sailors Burial Ground. The health agents denied MV Tap’s shared‑kitchen licensing proposal due to insufficient details.

• Approved Title 5 septic system maintenance order (unanimous)
• Approved revised variance for leaching field at 87 Main Street
• Approved irrigation well application at Sailors Burial Ground
• Denied MV Tap shared‑kitchen licensing proposal

Finance & Advisory Committee

The committee approved a $450,000 renovation of the Spring Street house (6‑aye, 1‑nay). It also unanimously approved the Frink land donation, funding for a wastewater deficit, a police cruiser, an OPEB trust, a $100,000 reserve fund increase, and several water‑works capital projects. The seasonal‑community designation was rejected (0‑aye, 7‑nay) and the revised FY2026 budget was adopted unanimously.

• Approved $450,000 Spring Street house renovation (6 AYES, 1 NAY)
• Approved Frink land donation (7 AYES, 0 NAYS)
• Approved wastewater budget deficit $320,833 (7 AYES, 0 NAYS)
• Approved purchase of one police cruiser $80,000 (7 AYES, 0 NAYS)
• Approved OPEB trust funding $150,000 (7 AYES, 0 NAYS)
• Approved reserve fund increase $100,000 (7 AYES, 0 NAYS)
• Approved water‑works capital projects: water meter $20,000, Sanborn generator $250,000, storage tank engineering $290,000, SCADA upgrades $75,000 (7 AYES, 0 NAYS)
• Rejected seasonal‑community designation (0 AYES, 7 NAYS)

Select Board

The Select Board and Finance & Advisory Committee unanimously accepted six late‑filed articles authorizing funds for a police cruiser, a short‑term rental officer, a wastewater deficit, a reserve fund, an OPEB trust and a land donation. The Board also approved all Select Board budgets, the Library’s work‑from‑home policy, the Open Space fee structure, and granted an alcohol license to MV Tap Inc. Additional routine items approved included cemetery plot allocations, payroll and bills‑payable warrants. All votes were unanimous with no opposition.

• Accepted six late‑filed articles authorizing $80,000 police cruiser, $40,000 short‑term rental officer, $320,833 wastewater deficit, $100,000 reserve fund, $150,000 OPEB trust and land donation (5‑0‑0)
• Approved all Select Board budgets (3‑0‑0)
• Approved Library work‑from‑home policy (3‑0‑0)
• Approved Open Space and Recreation Committee fee structure (2‑0‑0)
• Granted MV Tap Inc. a 52‑seat alcohol license with seating and supervision conditions (3‑0‑0)
• Approved cemetery plot allocations (2‑0‑0)
• Approved payroll warrants (2‑0‑0)
• Approved bills payable warrants (2‑0‑0)

Council on Aging

The board approved the new job description for a senior center position, with reclassification still under review. The meeting discussed problems with the current deck contractor but did not adopt any action on the contractor issue. Operational updates on senior center activities, finances, and upcoming events were shared.

• Approved new job description for senior center position (no vote tally recorded)
• Discussed deck contractor issues; no decision made