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

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)

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)

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)

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

Community Preservation Committee

The Tisbury Community Preservation Act Committee will review minutes from November 10 and 12, 2025, and receive an update on 2026-27 CPA funding. The primary action item is a committee vote on FY 2026-27 CPA funding recommendations. The meeting will also include reports on historic, housing, open space, and recreation topics.

• Vote on FY 2026-27 CPA funding recommendations
• Review of November 10, 2025 and November 12, 2025 meeting minutes
• Update on 2026-27 CPA funding
• Reports on historic, housing, open space, and recreation

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

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)

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

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)

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

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

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)

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)

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

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)

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

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

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)

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

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)

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

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 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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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

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

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

Community Preservation Committee

The Tisbury Community Preservation Committee will hold a public hearing to answer community questions about Community Preservation Act funding and this year’s funding cycle, including project eligibility. The meeting will also review past meeting minutes, annual project status reports, and committee updates across historic preservation, open space, recreation, and housing.

• Public hearing on Community Preservation Act funding eligibility
• Review of March 10, 2025 meeting minutes
• Review of annual project status reports
• Review of annual project completion/withdrawal/cancellation list
• Committee reports for historic, open space, recreation, and housing

Finance & Advisory Committee

The Finance and Advisory Committee will vote on a by-law regarding unattached trailers and structures. Members will also discuss the impact of the proposed Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School building project.

• Vote on Unattached Trailer and Structure By-law
• Reserve Fund Transfer Request from DPW Director Kirk Metell
• Discussion on Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School building project impact
• ICON introduction regarding Town Hall location

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)

Select Board

The Select Board will review articles for the Special Town Meeting Warrant and discuss the warrant's closing date of September 30, 2025. The board will also address a remote work policy and the potential closure of Greenwood Avenue.

• Review of Special Town Meeting Warrant Articles
• Potential closure of Greenwood Avenue
• Common Victualler License Renewals for The Cove Golf and Grill, La Strada LLC, and La Choza
• Auto Rental License for The Hertz Corporation
• Taxi Operator License for Kendrick Burke

Select Board

The Tisbury Select Board will discuss and potentially vote on items from the Special Town Meeting warrant, including closing the warrant on September 30. They will also review updates on parking regulations, remote work policy, and shared services with Oak Bluffs. The Town Administrator will report on Greenwood Avenue closure and taxi operator licenses.

• Special Town Meeting Warrant Articles Review (closing September 30, 2025)
• Parking Regulations Sub Committee appointments
• Greenwood Avenue Potential Closure
• Common Victualler License Renewals (The Cove Golf and Grill, La Strada LLC, La Choza)
• Auto Rental License for The Hertz Corporation, 29 Water Street

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission is reviewing applications for a sunroom at 147 Lagoon Avenue and pier construction at 95 Beach Road. The body is also addressing enforcement orders and unauthorized vegetation cutting at multiple properties.

• Sunroom application for 147 Lagoon Avenue
• Pier construction at 95 Beach Road
• Enforcement orders for 794 and 690 Chappaquonsett Road
• Unauthorized cutting of vegetation at 66 Lagoon Pond Road

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 Tisbury Finance and Advisory Committee will review and vote on articles for the September Special Town Meeting, including solar radar signs, trailer bylaws, and dog license amendments. Chiefs and directors will present updates on police, fire, harbormaster, and finance matters, while the town administrator will discuss water works renovations and software upgrades.

• Review and vote on articles for September Special Town Meeting: solar radar signs, trailer bylaw, kennel and dog license amendments
• Presentation by Police Chief Christopher Habekost on town’s financial capacity assessment
• Presentation by Fire Chief Patrick Rolston on fire truck matters
• Discussion of proposed Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School building project impact
• Renovations to Water Works building and software upgrades, including 'ability to pay' analysis

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)

Select Board

The Select Board will review articles for a Special Town Meeting. The board is also considering appointments for the Building and Zoning Commissioner and the Massachusetts Vulnerability Program 2.0 Municipal Liaison.

• Appointment of Gregory Monka as Building and Zoning Commissioner (3-year term)
• Appointment of Connie Alexander as Massachusetts Vulnerability Program 2.0 Municipal Liaison
• Common Victualler License renewals for Vineyard Haven Yacht Club, Quitsa Kitchen Bakery and Café, Rocco’s Pizza, and Porto Pizza
• One-Day Alcohol License for MV Sound Fest at 386 State Road
• Entertainment Licenses for Black Dog Café and Ocean Club Restaurant

Select Board

The Tisbury Select Board will review articles for an upcoming Special Town Meeting and vote on potential actions. The board will also appoint a new Building and Zoning Commissioner and a Municipal Liaison for the Massachusetts Vulnerability Program. Additionally, the board will process several administrative license renewals for local businesses.

• Appointment of Gregory Monka as Building and Zoning Commissioner (3-year term)
• Appointment of Connie Alexander as Massachusetts Vulnerability Program 2.0 Municipal Liaison
• Review of Special Town Meeting Warrant Articles
• Renewal of Common Victualler Licenses for Vineyard Haven Yacht Club, Quitsa Kitchen Bakery and Café, Rocco’s Pizza, and Porto Pizza
• One-Day Alcohol License for MV Sound Fest at 386 State Road

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

Personnel Board

The Tisbury Personnel Board will hold a public hearing to consider proposed changes to military leave and personnel records policies. The board will also review management and professional study quotes, receive a human resources update, and accept future agenda items.

• Public hearing on Military Leave policy changes
• Public hearing on Personnel Records policy changes
• Review of Management and Professional study quotes
• Human Resources update

Open Space & Recreation Committee

The Tisbury Open Space and Recreation Committee will meet to approve prior meeting minutes, discuss updates including a report from Joe LaCivita, review a revised Four-Year Action Plan, consider recruiting a new member, and deliberate on the Mudpuddle Road Special Way designation. The meeting is hybrid at the Town Hall Annex and accessible via Zoom.

• Approve minutes from July 10 and July 31, 2025
• Review edited Four-Year Action Plan
• Discuss Mudpuddle Road Special Way designation
• Consider recruiting an additional committee member
• Receive report from Joe LaCivita

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)

Board of Health

The Board of Health will discuss proposed revisions to Nitrogen and Lead Line Regulations. The meeting includes reports on virus activity and a variance request for the Ocean Club.

• Proposed revisions to Nitrogen Regulations
• Proposed revisions to Lead Line Regulations
• Local upgrade approval request for 50 Warner Street/15-J-6
• Ocean Club variance request
• Inter-Island Public Health Excellence Collaborative Intermunicipal Agreement

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

Affordable Housing Committee

The Tisbury Affordable Housing Committee will hold a hybrid meeting to discuss the Housing Production Plan, receive updates from the Chair and partners, and consider public comments. Members of the public may attend in person at the Tisbury Senior Center or join via Zoom.

• Housing Production Plan review discussion and recommendations
• Public comments accepted via email up to 5 hours before meeting

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

Select Board

The Select Board will review a Common Victualler License application for Ocean Club Restaurant LLC. The board will also discuss town hall location, road safety and closures, and various municipal appointments.

• Public hearing for Common Victualler License: Ocean Club Restaurant LLC, 75 Main Street
• Discussion of West Chop Loop Safety Improvements
• Town Administrator report on potential closure of Greenwood Avenue
• Appointment of Massachusetts Vulnerability Program 2.0 Municipal Liaison
• Busker’s Permit for John Regan

Select Board

The Select Board will consider a Common Victualler License for Ocean Club Restaurant LLC. Members will also discuss Town Hall location, West Chop Loop safety, and the potential closure of Greenwood Avenue.

• Public hearing for Common Victualler License: Ocean Club Restaurant LLC, 75 Main Street
• Discussion of West Chop Loop Safety Improvements
• Town Administrator report on potential closure of Greenwood Avenue
• Appointment of Massachusetts Vulnerability Program 2.0 Municipal Liaison
• Review of payroll and bills payable warrants

Open Space & Recreation Committee

The committee will meet to provide updates and work on the Four-Year Action Plan. Members will also discuss recruiting a new committee member and communication with Joe LaCivita.

• Work on Four-Year Action Plan
• Recruiting an additional member
• Communication with Joe LaCivita

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)

Affordable Housing Committee

The Affordable Housing Committee will meet to discuss the Housing Production Plan. This is the only substantive item listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of Housing Production Plan

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging will review reports from the Director and Activities Director. The body will discuss updates regarding the outreach and receptionist positions and plan for Senior Appreciation Day.

• Update on Outreach Position/Receptionist
• Planning for Senior Appreciation Day
• Retirement Celebrations

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

Select Board

The Select Board will review a Class II motor vehicle license application and discuss holding a Special Town Meeting. The board is also considering safety improvements for West Chop Loop and a contract with Icon regarding the Town Hall location.

• Public hearing for Class II motor vehicle license: Clarence Barnes III, 300 State Road
• Discussion and potential vote to hold a Special Town Meeting
• West Chop Loop safety improvements
• Town Hall location contract with Icon
• Licenses for Salvatore’s (Common Victualler), The Look Inn (Lodging House), and MV Tap (Entertainment)

Board of Health

The Board of Health will discuss updates on health agent reports and committee activities. The body is scheduled to consider waiver requests and regulatory revisions regarding lead lines and nitrogen.

• Landfill monitoring contract renewal
• De Minimis waiver for 61 Hines Point
• Property transfer waiver for 24 Carrolls Way
• Proposed revisions to Lead Line Regulations
• Proposed revisions to Nitrogen Regulations

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)

Tisbury Climate Committee

The committee is meeting to discuss energy-related tax credits and municipal vulnerability preparedness grant recruitment. Members will review updates on solar and storage installations and evaluate potential energy projects for town buildings.

• Update on Senior Center PV + Storage Installation
• Discussion of EV chargers at Park and Ride and 21 Beach St
• Review of energy project ideas for Harbor Master, Water Dept, DPW, Fire Station, and library buildings
• Discussion on battery environmental concerns near wellheads via ETIPP
• Member recruitment for Municipal vulnerability preparedness 2.0 grant program

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)

Affordable Housing Committee

The committee will discuss and potentially make recommendations regarding the draft Housing Production Plan. The meeting also includes committee organization and updates on local leasing and covenants.

• Review and discussion of the draft Housing Production Plan
• Election for Committee Chair
• Appointment of Jean Hay CPC
• Discussion on lease to year-rounders and covenant status
• Status report on Cat Hollow

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 Water Works

The Board of Water Commissioners will meet to review operational reports and infrastructure updates. The board is discussing a notice of award for a standby generator and the timeline for a new water tower.

• Notice of Award for Standby Generator
• Timeline for new water tower
• Neptune Upgrade
• Warrants 05132024, 05242024, 05312024, 06072024, 06072024-#2, and 06242024
• Superintendents Review

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission is reviewing Notices of Intent for projects on Main Street and Duane Way. The body will also receive a status update for Howard Street and address an enforcement order for Chappaquonsett Road.

• Notice of Intent for Main Street (1G1 and 29B6)
• Notice of Intent for 15 Duane Way (6C14)
• Project status update for 48 Howard Street (15B17)
• Enforcement order for 794 Chappaquonsett Road (32A1.1)

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 will meet to discuss septic plan proposals and a waiver for 18 Lagoon Ave. The board will also consider proposed revisions to Lead Line Regulations and review updates from various advisory committees.

• Revised septic plan proposal for 97 Spring Street
• Proposed revisions to Lead Line Regulations
• Waiver request for 18 Lagoon Ave.
• Septic upgrades for 103 Main Street, 54 Winyah Lane, and 135 Edgartown Road
• Review of remaining FY25 Public Health funds

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 committee will meet with Town Administrator Joe laCivita to discuss the budget process, capital planning, and a special town meeting. The agenda includes updates on information technology improvements and the Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School Building Project.

• Budget process and capital planning discussion
• Agreement with AFSCME union
• Special town meeting planning
• Information technology improvements update
• Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School Building Project update

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)

Select Board

The Tisbury Select Board will discuss and potentially vote on several town administrative matters. Key items include the results of the Town Hall Task Force and a contract for residential curbside collection.

• Town Hall Task Force results and consultant approval for site selection
• Residential Curbside Collection Contract
• Tisbury Municipal Housing Trust Grant Agreement
• Affordable Housing Restriction
• Mooring Abatements

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will review a Request for Determination for 80 Lagoon Pond Road and an enforcement order for 794 Chappaquonsett Road. The body will also receive a project status update for 48 Howard Street and updated plans for 637 Herring Creek Road.

• Request For Determination for 80 Lagoon Pond Road
• Project status update for 48 Howard Street
• Updated plans for 637 Herring Creek Road
• Enforcement Order for 794 Chappaquonsett Road

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)

Personnel Board

The Personnel Board will hold a public hearing to consider changes to several town policies. The meeting includes a review of the board's own reorganization.

• Public hearing on Social Media Policy
• Public hearing on Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act
• Public hearing on Wage Garnishment
• Public hearing on I-9 and Americans With Disabilities Act
• Proposed reorganization of the board

Open Space & Recreation Committee

The committee will meet to receive an update from Kirk Metell and discuss tennis court maintenance and outreach. Members will also review a contract for park signs from Steve Zablotny.

• Review of contract for park signs from Steve Zablotny
• Discussion of CourtReserve, outreach, maintenance, and signs for tennis courts
• Planning for July 10 in-person workshop
• Committee membership discussion

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.

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging will meet to review reports from the Director and Activities Director. The body will discuss an update on the outreach position and plans for the fall season.

• Update on Outreach Position
• Fall Plans
• Retirement Celebrations

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

Select Board

The Select Board will consider one-year and conditional appointments for various town roles. The board will also discuss and potentially vote on the Murdick’s Run the Chop road race and an IT assessment update.

• Appointments for Animal Control officer, Emergency Management Director, and other town roles
• Conditional appointment of Tom Perry as Local Building Inspector
• Vote on Murdick’s Run the Chop road race
• One-day alcohol license for Martha’s Vineyard Museum at 151 Lagoon Pond Road for July 8, 2025
• Discussion on 51 Lagoon Pond Road sewer flow and a new fire truck

Select Board

The Select Board will consider one-year and conditional appointments for various town roles. The board will also discuss and potentially vote on the Murdick’s Run the Chop road race and an IT assessment update.

• Appointments for Animal Control officer, Emergency Management Director, and other town roles
• Conditional appointment of Local Building Inspector Tom Perry
• Murdick’s Run the Chop road race
• Information Technology Assessment Update
• One-day alcohol license for Martha’s Vineyard Museum on July 8, 2025

Board of Health

The Board of Health will review reports on the Comprehensive Wastewater Management Plan and the Responsible Management Entity. The board will also consider a disposal works application for 19 Elm Street and discuss 177 Dunham Avenue.

• Disposal works application 4556 for V. Coutinho at 19 Elm Street
• Plan review for Simone's Belgian Waffles
• Comprehensive Wastewater Management Plan (CWMP) report
• Discussion regarding 177 Dunham Avenue
• Duke’s Co. Regional Housing Authority Inspection report

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 Conservation Commission is meeting to receive an update on the status of the project located at 48 Howard Street. The meeting includes a review of building plans, site plans, and bamboo removal documentation.

• Project status update for 48 Howard Street (15B17)
• Review of bamboo removal plans for 48 Howard Street

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

Open Space & Recreation Committee

The committee will meet to receive an update from Kirk Metell and discuss various recreational projects. The agenda includes planning for a community input session regarding the Open Space Plan extension.

• Tennis court maintenance, signage, outreach, and CourtReserve
• Park signs project with S. Zablotny
• Community input session for Open Space Plan extension
• Committee membership

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

Board of Health

The Board of Health will consider variance requests for septic systems at two properties and discuss a landfill contract amendment. The meeting includes updates on the Tashmoo Watershed Management Plan and wastewater management.

• Variance request for 61 Kuffies Point to reduce septic tank setback from 8ft to 6ft
• Variance request for 54 Winyah Ave to use a STAAR system (19mg/L)
• Landfill contract amendment
• Review of coffee cart plan for Jenik Khalalfa
• Approval of septic upgrades for seven properties including 23 Clough Lane and 22 Cottage St

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

Select Board

The Select Board will consider changes to the Wastewater Department Fee Schedule and a liquor license request for The Maker Pasta Shop and Café. The board will also discuss the adoption of a bike route on Edgartown-Vineyard Haven Road and transfer station contract rates.

• Public hearing on Wastewater Department Fee Schedule changes
• All-Alcohol and Transfer license request for The Maker Pasta Shop and Café at 339 State Road
• Adoption of Bike Route on Edgartown-Vineyard Haven Road
• Transfer Station Contract Rate Changes
• One-Day Alcohol License for Martha’s Vineyard Museum at 151 Lagoon Pond Road for June 19, 2025

Select Board

The Select Board will conduct public hearings regarding a proposed Wastewater Department fee schedule change and a license request for The Maker Pasta Shop and Café. The board will also discuss bike route adoption and transfer station contract rates.

• Public hearing on Wastewater Department Fee Schedule changes
• All-Alcohol and Transfer license request for The Maker Pasta Shop and Café at 339 State Road
• Adoption of Bike Route on Edgartown-Vineyard Haven Road
• Transfer Station Contract Rate Changes
• Common Victualler License Renewals for S&S Kitchenette and West Chop Club

Tisbury Water Works

The Board of Water Commissioners will meet to review engineering services for water tanks and process various payments. The board will also consider a late fee abatement for a specific account.

• Engineering Services with Apex Companies LLC for Water Tank FY - 2026
• Thomas Winchell # 3190 abatement on late fee and interest
• Fenner Construction payment requisition
• Weston and Sampson change order
• Warrants 2025-35 - 2025-37

Affordable Housing Committee

The Affordable Housing Committee will meet via Zoom to discuss administrative support and committee elections. The body is scheduled to vote on contract terms for administrative support candidate Diane Cavanaugh.

• Vote on contract terms for admin support candidate Diane Cavanaugh
• Election of Chair and representatives
• Updates on Town Lots and Handbook
• Discussion of Lease to Locals multi-town meeting
• All Island Joint Housing Commission meeting scheduled for June 17th

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 committee will review and vote on reserve fund transfer requests from the Select Board and Finance Director. Members will also authorize end-of-year interdepartmental transfers and receive an update on the Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School building project.

• Reserve Fund Transfer Request (Select Board)
• Reserve Fund Transfer Request (Finance Director)
• End-of-Year Interdepartmental Transfers
• Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School (MVRHS) Building Project update
• Appointments for Sewer, Embarkation, Water Resources, and Capital Planning committees

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 is meeting to review a Notice of Intent for 24 Vincent Way and a Request for Determination for 36 Burts Way. The body will also receive a status update regarding a project at 48 Howard Street.

• Notice of Intent for 24 Vincent Way (37A4)
• Request for Determination for 36 Burts Way (12D30)
• Project status update for 48 Howard Street (15B17)

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 committee is reviewing updates on energy projects, including solar and storage at the Senior Center. Members will discuss EV charger installations and a draft of the Tisbury Energy and Climate related Goals Report.

• EV charger upgrades at High Point Ln with an estimated cost of $4k
• EV charger installations at Park and Ride and 21 Beach St
• Senior Center PV and storage installation update
• ETIPP battery environmental concerns regarding wellheads
• Tisbury Energy and Climate related Goals Report final draft

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

Affordable Housing Committee

The Affordable Housing Committee and Barrett Planning are co-hosting a community meeting. The session focuses on the town's Housing Production Plan.

• 2nd Housing Production Plan Community Meeting

Board of Health

The Tisbury Board of Health will meet to discuss disposal works applications and board reorganization. The board will also receive reports from the health agent and assistant health agent.

• Variance request for 60 Pine Street/24-A-18 to reduce leaching bed separation to front property line from 10’ to 5’
• Board reorganization
• Board committee assignments
• Review of regulation violation letters

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.

Personnel Board

The Personnel Board will meet to discuss policies regarding social media and acceptable technology use. The board will also review updates to human resources and a specific position title change.

• Social Media Policy discussion
• Acceptable Technology use discussion
• Position title change from Human Resource coordinator to Administrative secretary
• Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act and Americans with Disabilities Act review
• Wage Garnishment and I-9 review

Open Space & Recreation Committee

The Tisbury Open Space and Recreation Committee will meet via Zoom on May 22, 2025, to review updates on tennis facilities, Lake Street septic inspections, summer outreach plans, and the Open Space and Recreation Plan. The committee will also discuss Community Preservation Act projects and set the agenda for the June meeting.

• Tennis facility update
• Lake Street septic inspection update
• Summer outreach plans for website, courts, and clinics
• Open Space and Recreation Plan update
• Community Preservation Act projects discussion

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)

Personnel Board

The Select Board will hold a public hearing regarding an Eversource energy project and discuss the Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School new building project budget. The board will also review various license renewals and a Finance Director search.

• Public hearing for Eversource to install 43’ of conduit and one handhole at 98 William Street
• Discussion and potential votes on the Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School New Building Project Budget
• Finance Director search and related Reserve Fund Transfer
• Lodging House License Renewals for 85 Summer Street and 9 Main Street
• One-Day Alcohol License for Martha’s Vineyard Museum on 6.22.25

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)

Select Board

The Select Board will discuss the Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School new building project budget and appointments. The meeting includes a public hearing regarding electric service installation at 98 William Street. The board will also consider a Finance Director search and reserve fund transfer.

• Public hearing for Eversource to install 43’ of conduit and one handhole at 98 William Street
• Discussion and potential votes on the Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School New Building Project Budget
• Reserve Fund Transfer for Finance Director
• One-Day Alcohol License for Martha’s Vineyard Museum for Jaws 50th Anniversary on 6.22.25
• Wastewater Service Permits for 14 Church Street, 39 Lagoon Pond Road, and 61 Beach Road

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)

Board of Health

The Board of Health will consider variance requests for disposal works at 200 Main St and 48 Howard St. The board will also address reorganization and committee assignments. Other items include a food establishment plan review for MV Tap.

• Variance for leaching facility depth at 200 Main St/6-F-6
• Variance for leaching facility depth and separation at 48 Howard St/15-B-17
• Food establishment plan review for MV Tap
• Board reorganization and committee assignments
• Cat Hollow off site mitigation

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)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission is meeting to review a request for a continuing RDA at 36 Burts Way. The body will also receive a project status update for 48 Howard Street and an extension request for 19 Owen Park.

• 36 Burts Way: Review of RDA application and requests to be continued
• 48 Howard Street: Project status update including bamboo removal
• 19 Owen Park: Extension request for Orders of Conditions DEP 74-929

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)

Council on Aging

The Tisbury Council on Aging will meet to receive reports from the director and program director, discuss the assistant director position and training, sign bills, and address general updates including signage, driveway, and building use. The agenda consists of routine administrative and operational items.

• Assistant director position update
• Training update
• Signage, driveway, and building use discussion

Finance & Advisory Committee

The Finance and Advisory Committee will discuss the Martha's Vineyard Regional High School Building Project. They will consider two reserve fund transfer requests—one from the Select Board and one from the Finance Director—and authorize end-of-year interdepartmental transfers. The committee will also elect officers and make appointments to several town committees.

• Martha's Vineyard Regional High School Building Project discussion
• Reserve fund transfer request from Select Board
• Reserve fund transfer request from Finance Director
• Authorize end-of-year interdepartmental transfers
• Appointments to Sewer, Embarkation, Water Resources, and Capital Planning Advisory Committees

Affordable Housing Committee

The Tisbury Affordable Housing Committee will hold a Zoom meeting to discuss updates, town-owned property, a lease-to-locals covenant program, and a request for technical assistance from the Massachusetts Housing Partnership. The committee will also review minutes from April 8 and take up partner reports and other business.

• Town property discussion
• Lease to locals and covenant program
• Request for technical assistance from Mass Housing Partnership
• Minutes of April 8 meeting
• Partner reports

Tisbury Water Works

The Board of Water Commissioners will meet to discuss engineering contracts with Apex Companies LLC and a billing insert regarding rate increases. The board will also review warrants and the Superintendent's report.

• Apex Companies LLC Emergency Response Plan Contract
• Apex Companies LLC Scada Bidding Engineering Contract
• July Billing insert for rate increases
• Warrants 2025-31 through 2025-34

Affordable Housing Committee

The Affordable Housing Committee and Barrett Planning are co-hosting the second community meeting for Tisbury's Housing Production Plan. The meeting is held remotely via Zoom only. No votes or specific proposals are listed; the agenda consists solely of this public input session.

• 2nd Housing Production Plan Community Meeting
• Zoom-only format
• Co-hosted by Affordable Housing Committee and Barrett Planning

Tisbury Climate Committee

The Tisbury Climate Committee will approve minutes from April, discuss an ongoing energy and climate goals report, and hear updates on several initiatives. Notable items include a flood plain by-law adoption process, concerns about battery placement near wellheads under the ETIPP program, and potential EV charger upgrades at the Park and Ride, 21 Beach St, the Senior Center, and High Point Lane with a cost assessment of about $4,000. The committee also plans to invite the new town administrator and meet with town departments on climate issues.

• Flood plain by-law adoption: slide deck to be forwarded to CONCOM and planning board
• ETIPP discussions on environmental concerns of batteries near wellheads and hand pump modifications
• EV charger upgrades at Park and Ride and 21 Beach St, with possible additions at Senior Center and High Point Lane (~$4k cost assessment)
• No update on Cape Light Compact grant funding for the town
• Plan to invite new town administrator to next meeting and meet with town departments

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 and Recreation Committee will approve minutes from April 24 and hold discussions on several ongoing items. Topics include an update from Kirk Metell, tennis court management (CourtReserve, clinic scheduling, maintenance, signage, outreach), the Lake Street septic inspection, website outreach, feedback from Melissa Crane on the Open Space Plan, and coordination with the Vineyard Haven Harbor Cultural District. No votes or decisions are listed; all items are for discussion only.

• Discussion of tennis court operations including CourtReserve scheduling, maintenance, and new signage
• Lake Street Septic Inspection Update
• Feedback from Melissa Crane on the Open Space Plan
• Discussion with Vineyard Haven Harbor Cultural District
• Communication and outreach updates regarding the committee website

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 Select Board will hold a public hearing for a common victualler license application from The Maker Pasta Shop and Café at 339 State Road. The board also discusses updates from the District Attorney, the Martha's Vineyard Museum's Jaws 50th anniversary plans, and a town administrator report on 51 Lagoon Pond Road. Other agenda items include a reserve fund transfer request, a Vineyard Power tax bill insert, and renewals of several licenses including John's Fish Market and Atlanta Island Auto Rentals.

• Public hearing for common victualler license: The Maker Pasta Shop and Café, 339 State Road
• Martha's Vineyard Museum update: Jaws 50th anniversary plans and one-day alcohol license for opening reception
• Reserve fund transfer request from the Select Board
• Vineyard Power tax bill information insert discussion
• Town Administrator report on 51 Lagoon Pond Road update

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)

Conservation Commission

The Tisbury Conservation Commission will meet to discuss and possibly act on several Notices of Intent for work in wetlands, including a seawall project at Passamaquoddy (Case 74-1001) and a sewage plan for Howard Street. The agenda also includes requests for continuations and two enforcement orders for properties on Chappaquonsett Road and Howard Street. Public hearings and document reviews are scheduled for each item.

• Passamaquoddy (66A2 & 66A2.1) – Notice of Intent for seawall construction, with site plans and supporting letters
• Howard Street (15B17.2) – Notice of Intent application and sewage plan review
• 36 Burts Way (12D30) – Second request for continuation of a Request for Determination of Applicability
• 794 Chappaquonsett Road (32A1.1) – Enforcement order under Case 74-988
• 48 Howard Street (15B17) – Enforcement order with bamboo removal and site plan documents

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

This meeting includes a public hearing for a Common Victualler License application by The Maker Pasta Shop and Café at 339 State Road. The board will also discuss updates from the District Attorney, a Dukes County Umbrella Services Agreement, and Martha's Vineyard Museum's Jaws 50th anniversary plans. Other items include a Vineyard Power tax bill insert, a reserve fund transfer request, and administrative renewals for various licenses.

• Public hearing for Common Victualler License: The Maker Pasta Shop and Café, 339 State Road
• District Attorney Galibois update
• Dukes County Umbrella Services Agreement discussion
• Martha's Vineyard Museum Jaws 50th Anniversary plans and one-day alcohol license for opening reception
• Reserve Fund Transfer Request for 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)

Select Board

The Tisbury Select Board will review procedures and all warrant articles for the Special and Annual Town Meeting held on April 29, 2025. The board will discuss its positions on the articles. The meeting is held in person at the Tisbury School Gymnasium-Auditorium.

• Review of Town Meeting procedures and all warrant articles for the Special and Annual Town Meeting of April 29, 2025
• Discussion of Select Board positions on warrant articles

Select Board

The Select Board is meeting to review Town Meeting procedures and all warrant articles for the Special Town Meeting and Annual Town Meeting. The board will discuss its positions on these articles.

• Review of Town Meeting procedures
• Discussion of Select Board positions on Annual and Special Town Meeting warrant articles

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 is meeting to review Town Meeting procedures and all warrant articles for the Special Town Meeting and Annual Town Meeting scheduled for April 29, 2025. They will discuss the Board's positions on the articles. This is a preparatory session with no separate public hearings or votes.

• Review of all warrant articles for Special Town Meeting and Annual Town Meeting on April 29, 2025
• Discussion of Select Board positions on those articles

Personnel Board

The Select Board will conduct an interview with Michael Gately for the Harbormaster position and consider a potential appointment. The board will also discuss and potentially vote on an amendment to Article 9 regarding a Revolving Fund Bylaw for the Special Town Meeting Warrant.

• Interview and potential appointment of Michael Gately as Harbormaster
• Potential vote on Article 9 amendment to adopt Revolving Fund Bylaw

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)

Select Board

The Tisbury Select Board will interview Michael Gately for the role of harbormaster and consider his appointment. They will also discuss and potentially vote on an amendment to Article 9 to adopt a revolving fund bylaw for the Special Town Meeting Warrant.

• Interview of Michael Gately for harbormaster position
• Potential appointment of Michael Gately as harbormaster
• Discussion and potential vote on amendment to Article 9 (Revolving Fund Bylaw) for Special Town Meeting Warrant

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)

Board of Health

The Board of Health will hear updates on the Tashmoo Watershed Management Plan and the Cat Hallow Nitrogen Mitigation Plan, discuss a bedroom count discrepancy at 36 Burt's Way, and consider a variance application for denitrification regulation at 29 Dunham Ave. The board will also review a Septic Loan Program Application and approve several disposal works applications.

• Scott Horsley update on Tashmoo Watershed Management Plan
• John Stanwood presentation on Cat Hallow Nitrogen Mitigation Plan
• Paul & Cynthia Augustine bedroom count discrepancy at 36 Burt's Way
• Variance for denitrification regulation at 29 Dunham Ave
• Septic Loan Program Application

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)

Select Board

The Tisbury Select Board will hold public hearings on a proposed change to the Harbor Department fee schedule for seasonal mooring permits, a street license for Island Tour and Shuttle, and an all-alcohol license for Ocean Club Restaurant LLC. The board will also discuss assignments, agreements, permits, and road closures, as well as make appointments to various town positions.

• Appointments: Town Accountant (Elisabeth Cleary), Acting Harbormaster (Morgan Reitzas), and others
• Discussion: Authorization to assign an officer at the Poles 2025
• Public Hearing: Seasonal Mooring Permit Fee change proposal
• Public Hearing: All-Alcohol License request by Ocean Club Restaurant LLC at 75 Main Street
• Road Closure Request: Main Street

Select Board

The Select Board will hold three public hearings: a proposed change to the Harbor Department fee schedule for seasonal mooring permits, a street license application by Island Tour and Shuttle (David Araujo), and an all-alcohol license request from Ocean Club Restaurant LLC at 75 Main Street. The board will also discuss appointments, the assignment of an officer at the poles for 2025, the Dukes County Umbrella Services Agreement, a dumpster permit for Vineyard Haven Public Library, and a road closure request for Main Street. Administrative items include cemetery plots, a buskers license, and various license renewals.

• Appointments: Town Accountant Elisabeth Cleary, Acting Harbormaster Morgan Reitzas, and others
• Authorization to assign an Officer at the Poles 2025
• Dumpster Permit for Vineyard Haven Public Library
• Road Closure Request – Main Street
• Public hearing: All-Alcohol License for Ocean Club Restaurant LLC, 75 Main Street

Personnel Board

The Personnel Board is meeting to discuss the town's social media policy and receive a Human Resources update.

• Social Media Policy discussion
• Human Resources update

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.

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging will meet to hear reports from the Director and Activities Director, discuss the Senior Center driveway, Easter Dinner Delivery, and other updates. The agenda also includes a Friends update, bill signing, and general updates. No votes on ordinances or contracts with dollar amounts are listed.

• Discussion of Senior Center driveway
• Easter Dinner Delivery planning
• Director's Report and Activities Director's Report
• Friends of the Council on Aging update
• Signing of bills

Board of Health

The Board of Health will review a catering plan for Revel and discuss changes to tobacco regulations. The meeting includes updates from the Land Bank Advisory & Cabinet and the Site Plan Review & Sewer Advisory committees.

• Revel Catering Plan Review
• Tobacco Regulation Changes
• Land Bank Advisory & Cabinet update
• Site Plan Review & Sewer Advisory update

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 Tisbury Finance and Advisory Committee will review and vote on several articles for the upcoming town meeting, including a Short Term Rental Officer position, reconsideration of the Seasonal Community Designation article, adoption of a revolving fund bylaw, and amendments to the Community Preservation Committee vote from 2014. The committee will also discuss changes to the Leaf Blower article and appoint a representative to the Town Hall Location Committee.

• Vote on Short Term Rental Officer article
• Reconsideration of vote on Seasonal Community Designation article
• Vote on adopting revolving fund bylaw
• Vote on amending Community Preservation Committee vote from May 28, 2014
• Review and potential revote on changes to Leaf Blower article

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 Conservation Commission is reviewing several applications for coastal bank stabilization and revetment plans. The meeting includes requests to amend Orders of Conditions for multiple properties on Main Street and a building plan for Duane Way.

• Coastal bank stabilization plan for 224 Lake Street
• Seawall and site plans for Passamaquoddy
• Revetment plan amendments for 1015, 1027, 1039, 1047, and 1063 Main Street
• Building and site plans for 15 Duane Way (Prospect Girls LLC)
• RDA application and request to continue for 36 Burts Way

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 Tisbury Climate Committee will discuss a $200,000 solar and battery grant available from Vineyard Power, funded by a $7.5M award. They will also follow up on a leaf blower by-law warrant article and consider a report to the Town Meeting on school solar and fuel oil savings. Other updates include EV charger upgrades, a flood plain by-law, and a decarbonization roadmap from DOER.

• $200K grant from Vineyard Power for Tisbury solar/battery projects
• Leaf blower by-law discussion needing follow-up with FINCOM and Select Board
• EV charger upgrades at Park and Ride, 21 Beach St, Senior Center, and High Point Ln (~$4k cost assessment)
• Climate stabilization fund questions and report on school solar/fuel oil reduction
• Flood plain by-law update with slide deck coming

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)

Tisbury Water Works

The Board of Water Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding proposed water rate changes and the implementation of a new water storage tank. The board may vote on the rate changes during the meeting.

• Public hearing on proposed water rate changes
• Discussion of a new water storage tank
• Possible vote on water rate changes
• Discussion regarding Island Housing Trust

Affordable Housing Committee

The Tisbury Affordable Housing Committee and Barrett Planning are co-hosting a public meeting to present and discuss the Housing Production Plan. The committee is gathering community input on this plan, which outlines strategies to address housing needs. No decisions are being made at this meeting; it is a presentation and discussion session.

• Presentation and discussion of the Housing Production Plan
• Public input session on housing strategies

Affordable Housing Committee

The Affordable Housing Committee will meet to discuss updates on town-owned property, a lease-to-locals program, conversion and demolition of a large property, and possible zoning amendments. The committee will also consider topics for the Housing Trust. No specific proposals or dollar amounts are listed on the agenda.

• Town property discussion
• Lease to locals & Covenant program
• Large property conversion, demolition & reuse
• Zoning amendments review
• Topics for Housing Trust consideration

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)

Conservation Commission

The Tisbury Conservation Commission will hold a meeting to consider a second request for continuance on the 36 Burts Way (12D30) determination, along with other property cases including 63 Harborview Lane, 53 High Hedge Lane (pier/groin plans), 15 Duane Way (Notice of Intent), and 572 Lamberts Cove (cranberry bog management). The agenda is largely procedural with document reviews and continuations of prior applications.

• Continuation request for 36 Burts Way (12D30) waiver of determination
• Revised plans for a pier and groin reduction at 53 High Hedge Lane (5J6)
• Notice of Intent for 15 Duane Way (6C14) from Prospect Girls LLC
• 572 Lamberts Cove (64A5) cranberry bog management plan and NHESP permit history
• Beach slumping and NSTAR cable replacement at Squantum Avenue (74-953)

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)

Select Board

The Tisbury Select Board will discuss and potentially vote on signing the warrants for the Annual Town Meeting and a Special Town Meeting, both scheduled for April 29, 2025. This is a procedural step to formally call the meetings.

• Discussion and potential vote on signing the Annual Town Meeting Warrant for April 29, 2025
• Discussion and potential vote on signing the Special Town Meeting Warrant for April 29, 2025

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)

Select Board

The Select Board will discuss and potentially vote on the harbormaster hiring process and a proposed leaf blower article. They will also consider a reserve fund transfer for the Harbor Department and the removal of benches at the VTA bus stop at the Steamship Authority. The board will then enter executive session for collective bargaining with nonunion personnel (AFSCME) and will not reconvene in open session.

• Harbormaster Hiring Process – discussion and potential vote
• Leaf Blower Article – discussion and potential vote on regulation
• Reserve Fund Transfer Request for Harbor Department – dollar amount not specified
• Removal of Benches at VTA Bus Stop, Steamship Authority
• Executive Session for collective bargaining with AFSCME (nonunion personnel)

Personnel Board

The Personnel Board will conduct hearings on attendance, Equal Employment Opportunity, and COBRA policies. The board will also review job descriptions for the Deputy and Fire Chief and discuss a short-term rental position.

• Hearings on attendance, Equal Employment Opportunity, and COBRA policies
• Review of Deputy and Fire Chief job descriptions
• Discussion of short-term rental position and pay scale placement
• Discussion of contract services

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 Tisbury Board of Health will review a variance reduction for a disposal system at 87 Main Street and a well permit for the Sailors Burial Ground. The board will also discuss changes to tobacco regulations and receive reports on Nitrogen Overlay Districts.

• Disposal works variance reduction for 87 Main Street/7-D-4
• Irrigation well permit for Sailors Burial Ground/43-A-3
• Tobacco Regulation changes
• MV Tap food establishment plan review
• Title 5 Inspection for 342 State Road

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 Tisbury Finance and Advisory Committee will discuss the levy limit calculation with Finance Director Jonathan Snyder and the Tisbury School budget with school officials. They will also vote on an article to fund renovation of the Spring Building house and consider late-filed articles and previously reviewed budgets.

• Levy limit calculation update with Finance Director Jonathan Snyder
• Tisbury School budget discussion with Superintendent Richie Smith, Principal John Custer, School Committee Chair Amy Houghton, and Business Administrator Mark Friedman
• Discussion and vote on article to fund renovation of the Spring Building house with Select Board Chair John Cahill
• Discussion and potential votes on late-filed articles
• Approval of minutes from March 12, 2025

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)

Tisbury Water Works

The Board of Water Commissioners will meet to review an Abrahams Group Rate Study and discuss a water storage tank with Ryan Allgrove. The board will also address the operating budget and specific warrants.

• Abrahams Group Rate Study
• Ryan Allgrove Water Storage Tank discussion
• Operating Budget
• Warrants 2025-27 and 2025-30

Select Board

The Tisbury Select Board and Finance and Advisory Committee will meet jointly to discuss and potentially vote on reopening the Annual Town Meeting Warrant for late-filed articles, closing both the Annual and Special Town Meeting Warrants, and reviewing budgets. A continued public hearing will consider an all-alcohol license for MV Tap Inc at 13 Beach Street Extension. The meeting also includes updates on library policies, affordable housing, open space, and the Harbor Homes overnight shelter, along with administrative approvals for cemetery plots, common victualler license renewals, and multiple payroll and bills payable warrants.

• Discussion and potential vote on reopening the Annual Town Meeting Warrant for late-filed articles
• Continued public hearing on all-alcohol license request by MV Tap Inc, 13 Beach Street Extension
• Review of budgets under the Select Board
• Common victualler license renewals for Mikado Asian Bistro and Mocha Motts
• Approval of payroll and bills payable warrants totaling over $3.25 million

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 Council on Aging will meet to hear the Director's Report, covering topics such as the Elder Companion/Outreach position, roof over the deck, and a line-dance injury, along with the Activities Director's Report and signing of bills. The meeting includes general updates and is held in-person and via Zoom.

• Director's Report covering Elder Companion/Outreach position
• Discussion of roof over deck
• Update on line-dance injury
• Activities Director's Report
• Signing of bills

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

Finance & Advisory Committee

The Tisbury Finance and Advisory Committee will consider a Reserve Fund Transfer request related to the Harbor, discuss the Tisbury School budget, and potentially vote on previously reviewed budgets and articles. The committee will also consider a letter in support of the Municipal Housing Trust and approve prior meeting minutes.

• Reserve Fund Transfer request for Harbor
• Tisbury School budget discussion and potential votes
• Discussion and potential votes on budgets and articles previously reviewed
• Letter in support of Municipal Housing Trust
• Approval of minutes from March 4 and 5, 2025

The Tisbury Finance and Advisory Committee unanimously approved a $11,166.74 transfer from the Reserve Fund for harbor department town-owned mooring maintenance, contingent on Select Board approval. The committee also recommended approval of several FY2026 department budgets and town meeting warrant articles, including adding 35 new town moorings for $100,000, depositing $2,000,000 into each of two stabilization funds, and expanding the Conservation Agent position for $55,412. A motion to recommend a $500,000 Beach Road mitigation grant match was withdrawn pending more information.

• Approved $11,166.74 Reserve Fund transfer for harbor mooring maintenance (6-0)
• Recommended FY2026 budgets for Council on Aging, FinCom, Select Board Other (6-0)
• Recommended $100,000 warrant article for 35 new town moorings (6-0)
• Withdrew motion to recommend $500,000 Beach Road mitigation grant match
• Recommended $2,000,000 deposits to General and Building & Infrastructure Stabilization funds (6-0)
• Recommended $55,412 Conservation Agent position expansion (5-0, Orr recused)
• Recommended $60,000 Comprehensive Wastewater Management Plan article (6-0)
• Recommended $50,000 Tashmoo wastewater management plan article (6-0)

Personnel Board

The Tisbury Select Board is meeting to continue a public hearing regarding a liquor license. The board will review a request for an all-alcohol license for a specific business location.

• Continued public hearing for all-alcohol license request by MV Tap Inc at 13 Beach Street Extension

The Tisbury Select Board held a continued public hearing on an all-alcohol license request by MV Tap Inc at 13 Beach Street Extension. The board voted 3-0 to continue the hearing to March 25, 2025 at 4:45 PM. No final decision was made on the license.

• Continued all-alcohol license hearing for MV Tap Inc to March 25, 2025 (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:47 PM (2-0)

Select Board

The Select Board will hold a continued public hearing to review an all-alcohol license request. The request concerns MV Tap Inc located at 13 Beach Street Extension.

• All-alcohol license request for MV Tap Inc at 13 Beach Street Extension

Select Board

The Tisbury Select Board, Affordable Housing Committee, Planning Board, and Town of Aquinnah will hold a joint meeting to discuss Housing Production Plans. The agenda includes only this discussion item and adjournment, with no specific proposals or votes listed.

• Discussion of Housing Production Plans (no details provided in agenda)

Open Space & Recreation Committee

The Open Space and Recreation Committee will meet to approve minutes and discuss several items including final edits to the Special Event Application, a consistency review of the application and guidelines, updates on tennis and the Open Space and Recreation Plan, and a letter to Joe LaCivita. Committee reports on Lake Street Park and communication/outreach will also be heard. The meeting includes setting the agenda for March 27.

• Final edits to the Special Event Application
• Consistency review of the Special Events application and guidelines
• Tennis update
• Open Space and Recreation Plan update
• Letter to Joe LaCivita

The Open Space and Recreation Committee approved the February 27 meeting minutes (4-0, 1 abstention) and discussed updates to the Tisbury Park Special Event Application and Guidelines, with changes to be incorporated by Cheryl Doble. The committee also reviewed draft language for tennis court signs, a clinic schedule, and a letter to the Friends and Associates of Chilmark Tennis, with members encouraged to send comments to James Burrows. No final decisions were made on these items; they remain in discussion.

• Approved February 27 meeting minutes (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Discussed changes to Tisbury Park Special Event Application and Guidelines; updates to be made by Cheryl Doble
• Reviewed draft tennis court sign language and clinic schedule; comments to be sent to James Burrows
• Discussed using CourtReserve to automate gate opening/closing at tennis courts
• Agreed to complete and update CourtReserve registration instructions before end of March
• Discussed drafting communications for local newspapers and creating fliers for tennis/pickleball clinics
• Agreed to consider meeting once per month instead of twice

Finance & Advisory Committee

The committee will discuss and potentially vote on budgets and articles previously reviewed. The meeting also includes a request for a Reserve Fund Transfer.

• Reserve Fund Transfer request
• Votes on previously reviewed budgets and articles

The Tisbury Finance and Advisory Committee unanimously approved several FY26 department budgets as revised, including Fire, DPW, COA, FinCom, Select Board, Building Inspector, and Police. They also authorized a $5,000 transfer from the reserve fund to cover the FinCom's Purchased Services overage. A motion to recommend approval of the Tisbury School budget was withdrawn, and no final action was taken on it.

• Approved $5,000 transfer from Reserve Fund to cover FinCom overage (5-0)
• Approved FY26 budgets for Fire, DPW, COA, FinCom, Select Board (5-0)
• Approved Building Inspector #241 FY26 budget as presented (5-0)
• Approved Building Inspector Other #240 FY26 budget as presented (5-0)
• Approved Police #210 and Police Training & Equipment #211 FY26 budgets (5-0)
• Withdrew motion to recommend approval of Tisbury School #300 FY26 budget
• Approved February 26, 2025 minutes (5-0)

Personnel Board

The Tisbury Select Board will hold continued public hearings for a Common Victualler License and an All-Alcohol license for MV Tap Inc at 13 Beach Street Extension. The board also will discuss participation in a Community Development Block Grant with Oak Bluffs, updates to the Town Administrator proposed bylaw, and formation of a Town Hall Location Task Group. Appointments include a Police Executive Assistant and a Task Group member. An executive session is scheduled for strategy related to AFSCME union negotiations, after which the board will not reconvene.

• Continued Public Hearing – Common Victualler License for MV Tap Inc, 13 Beach Street Extension, 4:45PM
• Continued Public Hearing – All-Alcohol license for MV Tap Inc, 13 Beach Street Extension, 5:00PM
• Appointment of Julia Bossio as Police Executive Assistant; Joe LaCivita to Town Hall Location Task Group
• Administrative renewals: Common Victualler Licenses for Nine Craft Kitchen and Bar, Scottish Bakehouse, Catboat Coffee Co.
• Executive Session for strategy with AFSCME regarding nonunion personnel negotiations

The Tisbury Select Board approved a Common Victualler License for MV Tap Inc at 13 Beach Street Extension, conditioned on approvals from the Board of Health, Planning Board, Building Department, and Fire Department. The board also recommended operating hours of 7:00 AM to 12:00 AM. The related All-Alcohol license hearing was continued to March 18 at 4:30 PM.

• Approved Julia Bossio as police executive assistant (3-0)
• Approved Common Victualler License for MV Tap Inc, 13 Beach Street Extension, conditioned on department approvals (3-0)
• Recommended hours of operation 7:00 AM to 12:00 AM for MV Tap Inc (3-0)
• Continued All-Alcohol license hearing for MV Tap Inc to March 18 at 4:30 PM (3-0)
• Approved participation in Community Development Block Grant with Oak Bluffs (3-0)
• Approved First Friday events and dates (3-0)
• Approved revised Town Administrator proposed bylaw warrant article (3-0)
• Approved seasonal community designation warrant article (3-0)

Conservation Commission

The Tisbury Conservation Commission is meeting to review Notices of Intent and plans for several property projects in wetland areas. Items include 48 Howard St, 196 Hines Point, 79 Beach Road, 15 Duane Way, and continued discussion of 53 High Hedge Lane. The commission may vote on these applications.

• 48 Howard St project with detailed plans and an NOI
• 196 Hines Point NOI and site plan
• 79 Beach Road Unit D12 building plans and NOI
• 15 Duane Way building plans and NOI
• 53 High Hedge Lane eel survey and DMF letter for continued case

The Tisbury Conservation Commission approved Notices of Intent for four projects: a house renovation with septic system at 48 Howard Street, coastal bank stair stabilization at 196 Hines Point, a two-story addition at 79 Beach Road Unit D12, and a two-year extension for the Tisbury Marine Terminal Order of Conditions. Two hearings were continued to April 1st: a timber pier reconstruction at 53 High Hedge Lane and a shed/boathouse at 15 Duane Way, the latter due to unapproved drainage and clearing concerns. The commission also discussed but did not vote on a request from Vineyard Open Land Foundation regarding maintenance work at the Cranberry Bog.

• Approved Notice of Intent for 48 Howard Street renovation with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved Notice of Intent for 196 Hines Point stair stabilization with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved Notice of Intent for 79 Beach Road Unit D12 addition with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved two-year extension of Order of Conditions for Tisbury Marine Terminal (unanimous)
• Continued 53 High Hedge Lane pier reconstruction hearing to April 1, 2025 (unanimous)
• Continued 15 Duane Way shed/boathouse hearing to April 1, 2025 (unanimous)

Select Board

The Select Board will hold continued public hearings regarding licensing for MV Tap Inc. The board will also discuss a proposed Town Administrator bylaw and a Seasonal Community Designation warrant article.

• Public hearings for Common Victualler and All-Alcohol licenses for MV Tap Inc at 13 Beach Street Extension
• Appointment of Julia Bossio as Police Executive Assistant
• One-day alcohol licenses for Martha’s Vineyard Museum (3.30.2025) and Catboat Coffee (3.27.2025)
• Common Victualler License renewals for Nine Craft Kitchen and Bar, Scottish Bakehouse, and Catboat Coffee Co
• Discussion on Community Development Block Grant participation in Oak Bluffs

The Tisbury Select Board approved a common victualler license for MV Tap Inc. at 13 Beach Street Extension, conditioned on approvals from the Board of Health, Planning Board, Building Department, and Fire Department. The board also recommended operating hours of 7:00 AM to 12:00 AM. The related all-alcohol license hearing was continued to March 18, 2025. Several other items were approved, including appointments, minutes, and various warrant articles.

• Appointed Julia Bossio as police executive assistant (3-0)
• Approved minutes of February 7 and February 11, 2025 (3-0)
• Recommended hours of operation 7:00 AM to 12:00 AM for MV Tap Inc. (3-0)
• Approved common victualler license for MV Tap Inc. conditioned on other board approvals (3-0)
• Continued all-alcohol license hearing for MV Tap Inc. to March 18, 2025 (3-0)
• Approved participation in Community Development Block Grant with Oak Bluffs (3-0)
• Approved First Friday events and dates (3-0)
• Approved revised town administrator proposed bylaw warrant article (3-0)

Finance & Advisory Committee

The Tisbury Finance and Advisory Committee will hold a virtual meeting to discuss and potentially vote on budgets and articles that were reviewed in previous meetings. The committee will also approve minutes from prior meetings and receive committee reports. No specific budget amounts or article details are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion and potential votes on budgets and articles previously reviewed
• Approval of meeting minutes from 2/19/25 and 2/20/25

Board of Health

The Board of Health will hold an appointment with Janaina Machado at 107 Mott Hill to discuss system compliance and levied fines. The Health Agent will provide an update on the Board Member search. Committee updates on the Land Bank Advisory, Site Plan Review, and Water Resources will be given, and the Board will approve bills and permits via DocuSign.

• Appointment with Janaina Machado, 107 Mott Hill: discuss system compliance and fines levied
• Health Agent Report: Board Member Search update
• Committee Updates: Land Bank Advisory & Cabinet, Site Plan Review & Sewer Advisory, Water Resources
• Bills and Permits for Approval via DocuSign

The Board of Health held a show-cause hearing for Janaina Machado and Maicon Patricio regarding overdue septic system upgrades and accumulated fines. The board unanimously approved a settlement requiring a final payment of $600 for six citations, after which the certificate of compliance would be released. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved settlement of $15,300 in fines for $600 payment (unanimous)
• Agreed to release certificate of compliance upon receipt of $600 payment

Tisbury Climate Committee

The committee is reviewing the progress of a leaf blower by-law and its potential inclusion on the town warrant. Members will also discuss EV charger installations and grant funding for town energy projects.

• Leaf blower by-law discussion including DPW and landscaping company comments
• EV charger updates for Park and Ride, 21 Beach St, and High Point Ln
• Cape Light Compact grant funding and Rise engineering visit to Tisbury Fire Station
• Discussion on presenting fossil fuel reduction data from the all-electric school at the April 28th Town meeting
• Updates on Flood Plain By-Law and Seawall grant

The Tisbury Climate Committee met on March 3, 2025, but could not formally approve minutes due to lack of quorum until late arrival. They heard a presentation from Vineyard Power on the Resiliency and Affordability Program, then voted to ask the Select Board to appoint Daniel Phelan as Tisbury's representative to the VP advisory committee. No other formal decisions were made; remaining items were discussions or updates.

• Motion passed 5-0 to request Select Board appoint Daniel Phelan as Tisbury's representative to Vineyard Power advisory committee
• January 27 minutes not approved due to lack of quorum
• Next meeting scheduled for March 31

Open Space & Recreation Committee

The Tisbury Open Space & Recreation Committee will approve minutes from February 13 and discuss final edits to the Special Event Application as well as related guidelines, procedures, and policies. Updates include tennis CourtReserve setup and costs, and a letter to Joe LaCivita. The committee will review spring priorities for Lake Street Park, Veteran Park Plan, MV Water Trail, and communication/outreach. No final decisions or votes are explicitly scheduled.

• Final edits to the Special Event Application
• Discussion of special events guidelines, procedure, and policy
• Tennis CourtReserve setup and costs update
• Review of spring priorities: Lake Street Park, Veteran Park Plan, MV Water Trail
• Letter to Joe LaCivita

The Open Space and Recreation Committee approved the January 23 minutes (4-0) and discussed updates on tennis/pickleball court reservations, park projects, and event policies. They agreed to deny the Jazz on the Vineyard concert at Veteran's Park due to field damage concerns, and decided to postpone assigning dates for the Friends of Chilmark Tennis until 2026. No formal votes were taken on these latter items.

• Approved January 23 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Agreed to deny Jazz on the Vineyard concert at Veteran's Park (unanimous)
• Decided to wait until 2026 before assigning dates for Friends of Chilmark Tennis
• Discussed but did not vote on pickleball open play times and clinic schedules

Finance & Advisory Committee

The Tisbury Finance and Advisory Committee will discuss and potentially vote on budgets and warrant articles for the upcoming Special and Annual Town Meetings. The committee will also review the Deputy Shellfish Constable position.

• Review of Deputy Shellfish Constable position with Shellfish Constable Danielle Ewart
• Discussion and potential votes on budgets
• Discussion and potential votes on warrant articles for Special Town Meeting and Annual Town Meeting

The Tisbury Finance and Advisory Committee voted 5-1-1 to recommend approval of the 2025 Annual Town Meeting warrant article creating and funding a 40-hour/week Deputy Shellfish Constable position at $70,512. The committee also unanimously recommended approval of the FY2026 Ambulance, Council on Aging, Conservation, Constable, Debt & Interest, Harbor, Select Board Other, and Treasurer/Collector budgets, as well as warrant articles for cyber security ($40,000), a Council on Aging electric vehicle ($29,500), and an Assistant Library Director. Several motions were withdrawn, including those for the Select Board budget and off-island vehicle purchase, pending further discussion.

• Approved 40-hour Deputy Shellfish Constable position for $70,512 (5-1-1)
• Approved FY2026 Ambulance budget #231 (7-0)
• Approved FY2026 Council on Aging, Conservation, Constable budgets (7-0)
• Approved FY2026 Debt & Interest budget #700 (7-0)
• Approved FY2026 Harbor budget #295 (6-1)
• Approved FY2026 Select Board Other budget #123 (7-0)
• Approved FY2026 Treasurer/Collector budget #145 (7-0)
• Approved ATM articles: cyber security $40,000, COA EV $29,500, Assistant Library Director (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The commission will consider a Request for Determination for a septic system replacement at 87 Main Street and another for boathouse maintenance and renovation at the same address. They will also review Notices of Intent for 53 High Hedge Lane (DEP File 74-994) involving a pier and groin, and for 1153 Main Street (DEP File 74-995) involving landscaping and drainage plans.

• Request for Determination - septic system replacement at 87 Main Street (7D4)
• Request for Determination - boathouse maintenance and renovation at 87 Main Street (7D4)
• Notice of Intent for 53 High Hedge Lane (5J6) DEP File 74-994 concerning a pier and groin
• Notice of Intent for 1153 Main Street (29B10) DEP File 74-995 with landscape and drainage plans

The Tisbury Conservation Commission approved three requests: a negative determination for a septic system replacement at 87 Main Street, a negative determination for boathouse renovations at the same property, and a Notice of Intent for drainage and landscaping at 1153 Main Street. The hearing for a pier and groin reconstruction at 53 High Hedge Lane was continued to March 18, 2025, with no vote taken. Minutes from February 11, 2025, were approved.

• Approved negative determination for septic replacement at 87 Main St (4-0, Best abstaining)
• Approved negative determination for boathouse renovation at 87 Main St (5-0)
• Approved Notice of Intent for drainage and landscaping at 1153 Main St (5-0)
• Continued hearing for pier/groin replacement at 53 High Hedge Ln to Mar 18, 2025
• Approved minutes of Feb 11, 2025 (4-0, Weaver abstaining)

Board of Health

The Tisbury Board of Health will discuss a variance or waiver of denitrification regulations for a new construction project on Lantern Lane, and review system compliance and fines for a property on Mott Hill. The board will also consider updates to the Targeted Watershed Management Plan, approve disposal works applications, and discuss revisions to denitrification regulations and the District of Critical Planning Concern.

• Appointment: Janaina Machado, 107 Mott Hill – system compliance and fines
• Appointment: Carlos Ribeiro & George Sourati, Lantern Lane – variance/waiver for denitrification on new construction
• Disposal works upgrade with variance request: 6 Rogers Farm Road/8-J-7
• Restaurant plan reviews: The Maker Pasta Shop & Cafe and 75 Main Street
• Regulation revisions: Denitrification and District of Critical Planning Concern

The Tisbury Board of Health approved a motion allowing further exploration of a first-generation I/A septic system for a Lantern Lane property, approved food establishment licenses for The Maker Pasta Shop & Café and 75 Main Street, and approved a disposal works application with variances for 6 Rogers Farm Rd. The board also approved a rabies vaccination waiver and a well permit, and postponed two agenda items.

• Approved motion to explore first-generation I/A system for 0 Lantern Lane (unanimous)
• Approved food establishment license for The Maker Pasta Shop & Café (unanimous)
• Approved restaurant plan for 75 Main Street (unanimous)
• Approved disposal works application with variances for 6 Rogers Farm Rd. (unanimous)
• Approved rabies vaccination waiver for 'Judy' Aldrich
• Approved Lamberts Cove Rd. well permit
• Postponed Janaina Machado compliance hearing to March 4, 2025
• Postponed Targeted Watershed Management Plan update

Affordable Housing Committee

The Tisbury Affordable Housing Committee will discuss an update on the joint Tisbury-Oak Bluffs short-term rental (STR) assessment, and review a model zoning study covering accessory dwelling units and STR bylaws. They will also hear updates on the Housing Production Plan, the Subsidized Housing Inventory, and plans for a spring public input meeting. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the agenda is primarily discussion and updates.

• Update on Tisbury-Oak Bluffs Short Term Rental assessment
• Discussion of Model Zoning Study for Accessory Dwelling Units and STR Zoning Bylaws
• Review of Housing Production Plan
• Subsidized Housing Inventory update
• Planning for Spring Public Input Meeting

The Affordable Housing Committee discussed the ongoing short-term rental (STR) joint assessment with Oak Bluffs, reviewed the state's biennial Subsidized Housing Inventory (SHI), and revisited seven prioritized goals. No formal votes were taken; members assigned themselves to research topics like town-owned lots, wastewater impacts, STR tax designation, ADU incentives, and staffing. The committee also agreed to obtain the Cat Hollow application for member review and scheduled its next meeting for March 11.

• Approved minutes of the last meeting (all present in favor, Henry abstained)
• Agreed to obtain a copy of the Cat Hollow application for committee members
• Set next meeting for Tuesday, March 11, 2025
• Assigned members to research specific goals (e.g., town-owned lots, wastewater, staffing)

Personnel Board

The Tisbury Personnel Board will hold a public hearing on policies including attendance, Equal Employment Opportunity, and COBRA. The board will also discuss and consider job descriptions for Deputy Chief and Fire Chief, and discuss placement of a new short-term rental position on the salary scale. Other agenda items include contract services and a Human Resources update.

• Hearing on attendance, EEO, and COBRA policies
• Deputy and Fire Chief job descriptions review
• Discussion of short-term rental position and placement on pay scale
• Contract services discussion
• Human Resources update

The Tisbury Personnel Board held a public hearing and adopted three updated policies (Attendance, EEO, COBRA) with changes, including adding the Human Resources Department as the record-keeper. They also approved revised Fire Chief and Deputy Fire Chief job descriptions, voted to submit a bylaw article to the Special Town Meeting, and agreed to explore a contract study for six reclassification requests. No decisions were made on the short-term rental position, which was tabled for more information.

• Adopted Attendance, EEO, and COBRA policies with changes (unanimous)
• Approved Fire Chief and Deputy Fire Chief job descriptions (unanimous)
• Voted to submit bylaw article to March 14 Special Town Meeting (unanimous)
• Approved motion to look into contract services for reclassification study (unanimous)
• Tabled short-term rental position pending more information

Finance & Advisory Committee

The Tisbury Finance and Advisory Committee will meet virtually to discuss the FY26 levy limit and consider potential votes on town budgets. They will also discuss and potentially vote on warrant articles for the Special and Annual Town Meetings. The agenda includes approval of previous meeting minutes and future meeting planning.

• FY26 Levy Limit discussion
• Discussion and potential votes on budgets
• Discussion and potential votes on warrant articles for Special Town Meeting and Annual Town Meeting
• Approve minutes from 1/29/25, 2/5/25, 2/12/25, 2/13/25

The Tisbury Finance and Advisory Committee voted unanimously to recommend approval of most FY26 department budgets, including the Martha's Vineyard Regional High School budget, but tabled discussion on warrant articles for the Special and Annual Town Meetings. The committee also requested the Tisbury School re-examine its FY26 budget due to a $1.5 million increase, and discussed the town's levy limit and use of Free Cash.

• Approved FY26 budgets for 22 departments (8-0)
• Approved Zoning Board of Appeals FY26 budget (7-0)
• Approved Planning Board and Library FY26 budgets (7-0)
• Approved Martha's Vineyard Regional High School FY26 budget (8-0)
• Approved minutes from 1/29, 2/5, 2/12, 2/13 meetings (6-0)
• Tabled discussion on warrant articles for STM and ATM
• Requested Tisbury School re-examine its FY26 budget

Tisbury Water Works

This is a routine administrative meeting of the Tisbury Water Works Board of Water Commissioners. The board will vote on minutes from January 14, 2025, approve several warrants, and hear a superintendent's report. No major policy changes or financial amounts are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of meeting minutes from January 14, 2025
• Warrants 2025-23, 2025-24, 2025-25, and 2025-26
• Superintendent's report
• Discussion of any unforeseen items

Finance & Advisory Committee

The Finance and Advisory Committee will review a Town Administrator Bylaw warrant article with Rick Homans, former chair of the Town Administrator Job Description Task Force, and a Leaf Blower warrant article with Zada Clark of Vineyard Conservation. The committee will also review Select Board budgets and warrant articles with John Cahill, Chair of the Tisbury Select Board, and Elena DeFoe, Executive Assistant.

• Review of Town Administrator Bylaw warrant article with Rick Homans
• Review of Leaf Blower warrant article with Zada Clark
• Review of Select Board budgets and warrant articles with John Cahill and Elena DeFoe

The Tisbury Finance and Advisory Committee reviewed the proposed Town Administrator bylaw warrant article, discussing amendments to clarify authority and add a 15-day veto period for elected boards. The committee also reviewed a proposed leaf blower bylaw and Select Board budgets, but took no formal votes on these items. The meeting was procedural, with actions limited to directing revisions and scheduling future discussions.

• Reviewed Town Administrator bylaw; directed revisions to include major boards list, consult Library Trustees, exclude school from maintenance oversight (no vote)
• Reviewed leaf blower bylaw; directed tweaks to responsible person language and consider alternative enforcers (no vote)
• Reviewed Select Board budgets; noted HR Coordinator morphed into shared administrative assistant (no vote)
• Adjourned at 8:51 PM (8-0)

Finance & Advisory Committee

The Finance and Advisory Committee will review the Library, Board of Health, and Treasurer's budgets along with related warrant articles. They will also discuss and potentially vote on budgets previously reviewed, as well as other budgets. This working meeting prepares recommendations for the annual town meeting.

• Review of Library budget and warrant articles with Director Amy Ryan
• Review of Board of Health budget and warrant article with Health Agent Drew Belsky
• Review of Treasurer's budgets and warrant articles with Finance Director Jonathan Snyder
• Discussion and potential votes on budgets and articles previously reviewed
• Discussion and potential votes on other budgets

The Tisbury Finance and Advisory Committee reviewed budgets and warrant articles for the Library, Board of Health, and Finance Director, and voted to recommend approval of several articles for the 2025 Special and Annual Town Meetings. These included standard housekeeping articles, building maintenance projects, a DPW roller purchase, an ambulance CPR device, a fire department rescue boat repair, a harbormaster pier replacement, and a library solar installation. The committee also discussed but withdrew a motion on new moorings, and tabled other budget discussions.

• Approved recommendation for 11 standard warrant articles (6-0)
• Approved recommendation for 6 building maintenance articles (6-0)
• Approved recommendation for DPW roller purchase $15,000 (6-0)
• Approved recommendation for ambulance LUCAS device $15,000 (6-0)
• Approved recommendation for fire rescue boat repair $25,000 (5-1)
• Approved recommendation for Owen Park pier replacement $150,000 (6-0)
• Approved recommendation for library solar installation $150,000 (6-0)
• Withdrew motion on new moorings $200,000

Finance & Advisory Committee

The committee will review budget requests and warrant articles for the Council on Aging, Police Department, Planning Board, and Finance Director. The body may vote on budgets and articles that were previously reviewed.

• Review of Council on Aging budget and warrant article
• Review of Police Department budgets
• Review of Planning Board budget
• Review of Finance Director’s budgets and warrant articles

The Tisbury Finance and Advisory Committee reviewed budgets and warrant articles for the Council on Aging, Police, Harbormaster, and Planning Board. The only formal vote was to recommend approval of the Harbormaster Department's Waterways Fund warrant articles, totaling $245,750, which passed unanimously (6-0). A separate motion to recommend a $150,000 Owen Park Pier article from Free Cash was withdrawn. No other decisions were made; other items were discussed or tabled.

• Approved Harbormaster Waterways Fund warrant articles totaling $245,750 (6-0)
• Withdrew motion to recommend $150,000 Owen Park Pier article from Free Cash
• Tabled review of Finance Director's budgets and warrant articles

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will discuss and potentially vote on several notices of intent, an amendment to an order of conditions, and the FY2026 budget narrative. Items include 541 Herring Creek, 19 Harbor View Lane, and a withdrawal for 48 Howard Street.

• Amendment to Order of Conditions 74-903 for 541 Herring Creek (parcels 31B3 and 31B4.1)
• Notice of Intent (74-993) for 19 Harbor View Lane (septic plan)
• Withdrawal of Notice of Intent for 48 Howard Street (15B17)
• Invasive species removal under DEP File 74-907 at 29 Harbor View Lane (15B7)
• FY2026 Conservation Commission budget narrative

The Tisbury Conservation Commission approved a modification to the landscape plan at 29 Harbor View Lane, allowing selective pruning of cherry trees and cutting of invasive vegetation on the coastal bank, with English ivy left undisturbed. The commission also approved an amendment to the Order of Conditions for 541 Herring Creek, replacing annual sand nourishment with a yearly site survey, and approved a septic system upgrade at 19 Harbor View Lane with a siltation barrier. An application for tree removal and bamboo management at 48 Howard Street was withdrawn without prejudice. An enforcement order was issued for unauthorized construction at Chappaquonsett Road, requiring a plan for wall removal and road restoration within 30 days.

• Approved landscape plan modification at 29 Harbor View Lane (unanimous, 1 abstention)
• Approved amendment to Order of Conditions at 541 Herring Creek, replacing sand nourishment with annual survey (unanimous)
• Approved septic system upgrade at 19 Harbor View Lane with siltation barrier (unanimous)
• Withdrawn without prejudice: tree removal and bamboo management at 48 Howard Street
• Approved enforcement order for unauthorized stone wall and brush cutting at Chappaquonsett Road (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of December 3rd, 2025 with minor corrections (unanimous)

Select Board

The Select Board will hold public hearings for a new Common Victualler license and an All-Alcohol license for MV Tap Inc at 13 Beach Street Extension, and a continued hearing on informal renewal of the cable television license. Discussion items include closing the Annual Town Meeting warrant, an amendment to the Host Community Agreement with Patient Centric, and the Bike MS event. Administrative items cover mooring abatements and Common Victualler license renewals for several local businesses. The board also plans an executive session for fire chief contract negotiations.

• Public hearing for Common Victualler license by MV Tap Inc at 13 Beach Street Extension
• Public hearing for All-Alcohol license by MV Tap Inc at 13 Beach Street Extension
• Continued public hearing on informal cable television license renewal
• Discussion and potential vote on Host Community Agreement Amendment with Patient Centric
• Common Victualler license renewals for Island Fresh Pizza and Subs, Beach Road Restaurant, Black Dog Water Street Bakery, and Waterside/The Attic

The Tisbury Select Board unanimously approved a 10-year cable television license renewal for Comcast, effective February 11, 2025 through February 10, 2035, and acknowledged a senior citizen discount letter. The board also continued two public hearings for MV Tap Inc. to March 11, 2025, pending a Planning Board decision, and approved an amended host community agreement with Patient Centric. All votes were 3-0.

• Granted Comcast cable TV license renewal for Feb 11, 2025 – Feb 10, 2035 (3-0)
• Continued MV Tap Inc. common victualler license hearing to March 11, 2025 (3-0)
• Continued MV Tap Inc. all-alcohol license hearing to March 11, 2025 (3-0)
• Adopted amended host community agreement for Patient Centric (3-0)
• Approved Bike MS Event as presented (3-0)
• Approved mooring abatements as listed (3-0)
• Approved common victualler license renewals for 4 businesses (3-0)
• Closed annual town meeting warrant for April 29, 2025 (3-0)

Personnel Board

The Tisbury Personnel Board discussed the proposed Planning Director job description and asked the Town Administrator to make adjustments and forward it to the Planning Board. They approved a revised Information Technology job description, changing the title to Director. The board also approved the minutes from the January 23, 2025 meeting.

• Discussion of new Planning Director position; board requests revisions and organizational chart
• Approval of IT Director job description (revised title and duties)
• Approval of January 23, 2025 meeting minutes
• Board asks for organizational chart to be sent to Nancy Gilfoy

The Personnel Board approved the updated Information Technology Director job description, with all members in favor. The board discussed the proposed Planning Director position but did not vote on it, instead asking the Town Administrator to make adjustments and forward it to the Planning Board. The board also approved the January 23, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Approved IT Director job description (3-0)
• Approved January 23, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Deferred Building Commissioner reclassification (3-0)
• Deferred Part-Time Officer pay rate decision (3-0)
• Supported Assistant Health Agent placement on M&P scale M2 step 1 pending union negotiations (3-0)
• Approved Fire Prevention Officer placement on M&P scale M2 step 1 (3-0)
• Placed Planning Director on M3 step 1 (2-1, Wortman nay)

Select Board

The Select Board will hold an executive session to discuss litigation strategy in the case Xerxes Aghassipour et al. v. Upton and Robinson et al. After reconvening, they will update the public on that same lawsuit. The board will also discuss and possibly vote on a Community Compact Information Technology Grant application focused on cybersecurity and data infrastructure.

• Executive session under MGL Ch. 30A §21(a)(3) to discuss strategy for pending litigation: Xerxes Aghassipour et al. v. Upton and Robinson et al., Dukes County Superior Court CA No. 2574CV00002
• Public update on the same litigation after executive session
• Discussion and potential vote on Community Compact Information Technology Grant application for cybersecurity and data infrastructure

The Tisbury Select Board voted unanimously to support a Community Compact IT grant application for cybersecurity and data infrastructure, committing 25% of the total $160,000 cost ($40,000) if awarded. The board also entered executive session to discuss pending litigation and announced that the town's insurance company will cover two officials in the lawsuit.

• Approved motion to support cybersecurity grant application and commit 25% ($40,000) if awarded (3-0)
• Voted to enter executive session for litigation strategy (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Finance & Advisory Committee

The Tisbury Finance and Advisory Committee will review budget proposals and warrant articles from the Martha's Vineyard Commission, Department of Public Works, Wastewater, Shellfish, and Harbormaster departments. The committee may also discuss and vote on budgets and articles reviewed in prior meetings. Approval of minutes from three January meetings is also on the agenda.

• Review of Martha's Vineyard Commission (MVC) budget with executive director and fiscal officer
• Review of Department of Public Works budget and warrant articles
• Review of Wastewater budget and warrant articles
• Review of Shellfish budget and warrant articles
• Review of Harbormaster budget and warrant articles

Finance & Advisory Committee

The Tisbury Finance and Advisory Committee will meet to review budgets and warrant articles for the Building Department and Fire, Ambulance, and Emergency Management departments. The committee will also receive a town finance overview, discuss and vote on County and Regional programs, and discuss school cost comparisons. No specific dollar amounts or project names are mentioned in the agenda.

• Review of Building Department budgets and warrant article
• Review of Fire, Ambulance and Emergency Management budgets and warrant articles
• Town finance overview from Finance Director Jonathan Snyder
• Discussion and vote on County and Regional programs
• Discussion of school cost comparisons

The Tisbury Finance and Advisory Committee voted unanimously (8-0) to recommend approval of the 2025 Annual Town Meeting warrant articles for Dukes County and regional social service non-profits, totaling $343,569. The committee also reviewed the Building Department and Fire/Ambulance/EMS budgets and warrant articles but did not vote on them. Discussions included a proposed short-term rental administrator position, a 21.8% increase in the Fire Department budget, and a request for $25,000 to repair the Tashmoo rescue boat.

• Approved recommendation of Dukes County and regional social service articles totaling $343,569 (8-0)
• Discussed Building Dept. FY26 budget, up 5% after shifting short-term rental position to warrant article
• Discussed Fire Dept. budget, up 21.8% with salaries up over 40%
• Discussed ambulance request for $20,940 Lucas CPR device
• Discussed fire request for $25,000 to repair Tashmoo rescue boat
• Recommended boat repair article draw from Free Cash
• Adjourned at 9:12 PM (7-0)

Board of Health

The Board of Health will consider a variance or waiver of denitrification regulations for a new construction project on Lantern Lane. The board will also review disposal works applications and provide updates on the Island Housing Trust 40B project.

• Variance or waiver request for denitrification regulations at Lantern Lane
• Disposal works applications for 27 Chapde Ln., Andrews Rd., Hagerty Dr., 23 Pine Tree Ln., and 29 Summer St.
• Special Permit Letter regarding 75 Main Street
• Island Housing Trust 40B project update
• Discussion on Denitrification and District of Critical Planning Concern regulation revisions

The Board of Health approved and signed a letter to the Planning Board formalizing a condition for regular inspections of the grease trap and wastewater grinder pump at 75 Main Street, as part of a special permit variance. The board also postponed a variance request for a new construction at 0 Lantern Lane, discussed the Island Housing Trust Cat Hollow 40B project, and reviewed regulation revisions. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved letter to Planning Board re: grease trap inspections at 75 Main St (unanimous)
• Postponed variance request for denitrification at 0 Lantern Lane
• Approved minutes from Nov 12, Dec 10, Jan 14 as written

Select Board

The Tisbury Select Board will meet on January 28, 2025, at 4:30 PM to review budgets, discuss a housing plan, and hold a public hearing on the renewal of the cable television license for Connecticut/Georgia/Massachusetts/New Hampshire/New York/North Carolina/Virginia/Vermont, LLC. The board will also consider administrative items such as wastewater applications, license renewals, and payroll warrants.

• Public hearing on cable TV license renewal (4:45 PM)
• Discussion of Housing Production Plan
• Tisbury Senior Center Solar Project Inter-Governmental Agreement
• Wastewater flow applications for 123 Beach Road, 61 Beach Road, and 51 Lagoon Pond Road
• Payroll warrants totaling $2,451,129.81 across six dates

The Tisbury Select Board unanimously appointed Joseph LaCivita as Town Administrator and as Chief Procurement Officer effective March 1, 2025, and appointed Pam Bennett as Temporary Chief Procurement Officer. The board also approved participation in the Housing Production Plan, a solar project agreement for the Senior Center, several wastewater flow applications, and various license renewals. The public hearing on the Comcast cable license renewal was continued to February 11, 2025, and several agenda items were postponed to that date.

• Appointed Joseph LaCivita as Town Administrator (3-0)
• Appointed Pam Bennett as Temporary Chief Procurement Officer (3-0)
• Appointed Joseph LaCivita as Chief Procurement Officer effective March 1, 2025 (3-0)
• Continued cable license renewal public hearing to February 11, 2025 (2-0)
• Approved Tisbury's participation in the Housing Production Plan (2-0)
• Approved Senior Center solar project inter-governmental agreement (2-0)
• Approved wastewater flow applications for 123 Beach Road, 61 Beach Road, and 51 Lagoon Pond Road (2-0 each)
• Approved Class II, Common Victualler, Lodging House, and One-Day Alcohol license renewals (2-0)

Tisbury Climate Committee

The committee voted 5-0 to send a letter to the DPW and Select Board about private vehicles using town EV chargers. They also heard a presentation on grant funding opportunities, discussed a proposed leaf blower bylaw, and voted to invite Cheryl Doble as a liaison to the CAP committee.

• Approved letter to DPW and Select Board about private use of town EV chargers (5-0)
• Approved inviting Cheryl Doble as liaison to CAP committee (5-0)
• Accepted minutes of January 6 meeting (6-0)

Personnel Board

The Tisbury Personnel Board is meeting to discuss the Deputy Fire Chief job description and a Social Networking Policy, along with a Human Resources update. The board will also review vacancies, hires, a public records request, and minutes from previous meetings. The agenda is largely discussion-oriented with no final votes listed.

• Deputy Fire Chief job description discussion
• Social Networking Policy discussion
• Human Resources update
• Vacancies and hires
• Public record request

The board discussed updating the Deputy Fire Chief job description to include EMS oversight and fire prevention/pro board certifications, with Chief Rolston and HR Director Bennett collaborating on the draft. No formal vote was taken on the description. The board also discussed a social networking policy awaiting town counsel review, and received an HR update on recent hires and vacancies. Minutes from June, October, and November were approved with corrections and abstentions.

• Approved June minutes as corrected (2-0-1, Wortman abstained)
• Approved October minutes (2-0-1, Rogers abstained)
• Approved November minutes with corrections (2-0-1, Rogers abstained)
• Discussed updating Deputy Fire Chief job description to include EMS oversight and certifications (no vote)

Finance & Advisory Committee

The committee will review budgets for the Tisbury School, the Superintendent’s Shared Services, and the Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School. Members will also discuss the Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School Building Project and vote on County and Regional Programs.

• Review of Tisbury School budget
• Review of Superintendent’s Shared Services budget
• Review of Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School budget
• Discussion of Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School Building Project
• Vote on County and Regional Programs

The Tisbury Finance and Advisory Committee reviewed the FY26 budgets for the Martha's Vineyard Regional High School, the Superintendent's Shared Services, and the Tisbury School, noting significant increases driven by union negotiations and shared services costs. The committee also discussed the MVRHS building project, with cost estimates ranging from $197 million to $359 million, and tabled votes on county and regional programs. No formal votes were taken on the budgets or the building project.

• Tabled vote on County and Regional Programs
• Tabled Committee Reports
• Adjourned at 9:36 PM (6-0)

Personnel Board

The Tisbury Select Board will hold a public hearing for a new Common Victualler License for Quitsa Kitchen Bakery and Cafe at 455 State Road, Unit 9. The board will also discuss a leaf blowers petition, the Pine Tree Road and Camp Street project, and aquaculture license renewals for Greg Martino and Jeffrey Canha. Administrative actions include approving a shellfish trust fund transfer, the Martha’s Vineyard Winter Classic Race, and a donation from Lagoon Pond Association and Tisbury Waterways Inc, along with payroll and bills payable warrants.

• Public hearing: Common Victualler License for Quitsa Kitchen Bakery and Cafe, 455 State Road, Unit 9
• Discussion: Leaf blowers petition
• Discussion: Pine Tree Road and Camp Street project
• Aquaculture license renewals: Greg Martino and Jeffrey Canha
• Warrants: Payroll $564,823.52 (11/14), $185,589.93 (11/21), $452,634.43 (11/27), $178,139.77 (12/5); Bills Payable $474,960.46 (11/12), $110,262.54 (11/19), $31,794.81 (11/15)

The Tisbury Select Board approved a common victualler license for Quitsa Kitchen Bakery and Cafe contingent on passing building and fire inspections. It also voted to support a draft warrant article phasing out gas-powered leaf blowers, renewed two aquaculture licenses (one with a bird-deterrent condition), and approved several administrative items including a shellfish trust fund transfer, a road race, a donation, and warrants.

• Approved common victualler license for Quitsa Kitchen Bakery and Cafe, contingent on building and fire inspections (3-0)
• Supported draft warrant article to phase out gas-powered leaf blowers over three years (3-0)
• Renewed Greg Martino's aquaculture license for 5 years, contingent on installing bird deterrents by April 1, 2025 (3-0)
• Approved 5-year aquaculture license renewal for Jeffrey Canha / Husselton Head Oysters (3-0)
• Approved $974.95 Shellfish Trust Fund transfer for bushel baskets (3-0)
• Approved Martha's Vineyard 20-Miler winter road race on February 15, 2025 (3-0)
• Accepted $10,000 donation from Lagoon Pond Association and Tisbury Waterways Inc. for pump-out boat (3-0)
• Approved payroll and bills payable warrants (3-0)

Select Board

The Tisbury Select Board will consider a Common Victualler License application for Quitsa Kitchen Bakery and Cafe. The board will also discuss aquaculture license renewals and local road projects.

• Public hearing for Quitsa Kitchen Bakery and Cafe license at 455 State Road, Unit 9
• Discussion of Pine Tree Road and Camp Street Project
• Aquaculture license renewals for Greg Martino and Jeffrey Canha
• Review of leaf blowers petition
• Approval of payroll warrants totaling $1,381,207.65 and bills payable warrants totaling $616,997.81

Finance & Advisory Committee

The Finance & Advisory Committee will review a County Supplemental Income request presented by county officials and several regional services budgets, including Dukes County Health Care Access, Martha’s Vineyard Center for Living, Health Aging Martha’s Vineyard, Harbor Homes MV, and Core Program. No votes or decisions are noted in the agenda; these are discussions and reviews.

• Review of County Supplemental Income request with County Manager and Commissioners
• Review of Dukes County Health Care Access budget
• Review of Martha’s Vineyard Center for Living budget
• Review of Health Aging Martha’s Vineyard budget
• Review of Harbor Homes MV and Core Program (Martha’s Vineyard Community Services) budgets

The Tisbury Finance and Advisory Committee met to review regional service budgets and a county supplemental income request, but took no formal votes or decisions. Presentations covered funding requests from organizations like the Center for Living, Healthy Aging Martha's Vineyard, Harbor Homes, CORE, and Dukes County departments, with Tisbury's share amounts detailed. The committee also discussed the county's budget constraints and future meeting schedule.

• No formal votes or decisions taken during the meeting
• Adjourned at 8:42 PM (6-0)

Tisbury Water Works

The Tisbury Board of Water Commissioners will discuss and potentially act on a contract with Weston and Sampson for Manter Well rehabilitation. They will also review meeting minutes, warrants, and a superintendent's report. Items related to Abrahams Group LLC and any unforeseen matters may also be addressed.

• Manter Well Rehabilitation Contract with Weston and Sampson
• Discussion of Abrahams Group LLC
• Approval of warrants 2025-19 through 2025-22
• Approval of December 10, 2024 meeting minutes
• Superintendent's report

Board of Health

The Tisbury Board of Health will hold a meeting to discuss the FY26 budget, the 2024 annual report, and anticipated warrant articles. They will also consider a variance request from 75 Main Street restaurant regarding FOG regulations and two coastal variance applications for septic system upgrades. Disposal works retrofits at four properties will be approved by the agent, and committee updates will be provided.

• FY26 Budget discussion
• 75 Main Street restaurant variance request from FOG regulations
• 19 Harborview Ln variance from Coastal Regulations to upgrade cesspools
• 27 Passamaquody variance from Coastal Regulations for septic separation
• Four retrofit approvals: 18 Lagoon Ave., 29 Dunham Ave., 194 West Spring St., 160 Causeway Rd.

The Board of Health approved a variance from the Fats, Oil, and Grease Regulations for Sam Dunn's new restaurant at 75 Main Street, allowing floor drains to connect to the sewage line instead of a grease separation system. The board also approved Carrie Welch as a health inspector agent, approved two disposal works applications, and unanimously approved the FY26 budget.

• Approved FOGs variance for restaurant at 75 Main Street (unanimous)
• Approved Carrie Welch as BOH agent for food inspections, cyanobacteria monitoring, beach testing (unanimous)
• Approved FY26 budget as presented (unanimous)
• Approved DWA 4518 for 19 Harbor View Lane LLC (overflow cesspool upgrade)
• Approved DWA 4513R-2 for John Zeiler Rev. Tr. at 27 Passamaquoddy Avenue

Select Board

The Tisbury Select Board will conduct interviews for the fire chief position, hearing from candidates Patrick Rolston and Kenneth Temple. No other business is scheduled.

• Interview of Patrick Rolston for fire chief
• Interview of Kenneth Temple for fire chief

The Tisbury Select Board interviewed two candidates for Fire Chief, Patrick Rolston and Kenneth Temple, then voted unanimously to enter negotiations with Patrick Rolston for the position. The board cited Rolston's understanding of the island and support from the fire department and EMS. The interim town administrator will work with Rolston to define his employment package.

• Selected Patrick Rolston as Fire Chief candidate (3-0)
• Authorized interim town administrator to negotiate with Patrick Rolston (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Finance & Advisory Committee

The Tisbury Finance and Advisory Committee will review the Conservation Commission budget and article, discuss capital planning inventory, and vote on proposed articles from the Community Preservation Committee and Embarkation Committee. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and committee reports.

• Review of Conservation Commission budget and article
• Capital planning inventory discussion with Finance Director Jonathan Snyder
• Vote on Community Preservation Committee proposed articles
• Vote on Embarkation Committee proposed articles
• Approval of minutes from November 6 and December 11, 2024

The Tisbury Finance and Advisory Committee voted unanimously to recommend approval of the 2025 Annual Town Meeting warrant articles for Community Preservation spending/distribution and Embarkation fund expenditures. The committee also reviewed the Conservation Commission's budget and operations, noting the upcoming retirement of Agent Jane Varkonda and the need to clarify and re-vote the budget. Capital planning discussions highlighted the need for a new capital policy and the ongoing challenges with the Beach Road Seawall and Five Corners flooding.

• Recommended approval of 2025 ATM article on Community Preservation Reserves (7-0)
• Recommended approval of 2025 ATM articles on Community Preservation spending/distribution, including $464,000 for Island Housing Trust school employee housing and $300,000 for Cat Hollow/Lobster Alley housing (7-0)
• Recommended approval of 2025 ATM Embarkation articles, including $79,500 for seasonal police officers and $100,000 for Owen Park Pier (7-0)
• Approved minutes from 11/6/24 and 12/11/24 (7-0)
• Agreed to clarify, re-vote, and re-submit the Conservation Commission budget
• Discussed capital planning process, including setting up a subcommittee to draft capital policy

Tisbury Climate Committee

The Tisbury Climate Committee will meet on Jan 6, 2025, to discuss a leafblower by-law and the need to coordinate with DPW and other towns. They will also review the Tisbury Energy Goals Statement for meeting climate goals and receive updates on insects harming native trees. Other updates include flood plain by-law, Eversource/Cape and Vineyard Electric Compact, ETIPP, invasive species, seawall grant, and EV chargers.

• Leafblower by-law discussion and coordination with DPW
• Tisbury Energy Goals Statement for meeting climate goals
• Update on insects harming native trees
• Flood Plain By-Law update
• Seawall grant report

The Tisbury Climate Committee met and approved the December 2, 2024 minutes. They discussed aligning a leaf blower by-law with other towns and the Town's own practices, and reviewed a draft energy goals statement for Town buildings, including solar, heat pumps, and a microgrid for wells. No formal votes were taken on these items; the committee plans to continue discussions and coordinate with town departments.

• Approved December 2, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0, Bill abstained)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Select Board

The Select Board will conduct a discussion and potential vote on the Consolidated Town Hall Location Committee and review budgets for departments under its purview. The board will also make appointments to the Solid Waste Task Group and hold an executive session for nonunion contract negotiations with the Town Administrator.

• Appointment of Jeff Kristal and Meredith Danberg-Ficarelli to the Solid Waste Task Group
• Discussion and potential vote on the Consolidated Town Hall Location Committee
• Budget review for departments under the Select Board
• Executive session for collective bargaining with nonunion personnel (Town Administrator)

The Tisbury Select Board unanimously appointed Meredith Danberg-Ficarelli to the Solid Waste Task Group after Jeff Kristal withdrew his application. The board also reviewed preliminary budget requests from several departments, including a proposed part-time short-term rental inspector in the Building Department, but took no final action. The board agreed to discuss potential appointees for the Consolidated Town Hall Location Committee at the next meeting. The meeting ended with a unanimous vote to enter executive session for nonunion contract negotiations.

• Appointed Meredith Danberg-Ficarelli to the Solid Waste Task Group (3-0)
• Agreed to revisit Consolidated Town Hall Location Committee appointments at next meeting
• Entered executive session for nonunion contract negotiations (3-0)