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December 9, 2025
7 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Tom Murphy, Julianne Vanderhoop, Christopher Manning
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Property Classification Hearing
Accepted proposed FY 2026 Tax Rate of $6.87/1K valuation
Accepted proposed FY 2026 Tax Rate of $6.87/1K valuation
From the minutes
“Without further discussion Chris Manning seconded the motion and it was adopted unanimously...” (second: Manning)
Building Inspector Request Increased Fees
Increased fees for inspection and permits to $100 ea.
Increased fees for inspection and permits to $100 ea.
The minutes record this decision only in the item’s heading (“Increased fees for inspection and permits to $100 ea.”), with no count or names, so only the result is shown.
From the minutes
“(Increased fees for inspection and permits to $100 ea.).”
(Increased fees for inspection and permits to $100 ea.)
Appointed Kevin Nydham Asst. Wiring Inspector
Appointed Kevin Nydham Asst. Wiring Inspector
The minutes say the board voted or acted but give no count and no names, so only the result is shown.
From the minutes
“In response to a proposal by Adam Petkus, Building Inspector, the Board appointed Kevin Nydham as an assistant wiring inspector..”
Increase the fees and make the appointment
Increase the fees and make the appointment
From the minutes
“Following discussion Tom made a motion to increase the fees and make the appointment. Juli seconded the motion that was approved unanimously without debate..” (Motion: Murphy, second: Vanderhoop)
Initial Request for RFP for Affordable Housing
Approved perc test for Carl Widdiss Way
Approved perc test for Carl Widdiss Way
The minutes record this decision only in the item’s heading (“Approved perc test for Carl Widdiss Way”), with no count or names, so only the result is shown.
From the minutes
“(Approved perc test for Carl Widdiss Way).”
Scallop Season
Open both seasons, Tom Murphy seconded the motion and it was approved unanimously
Open both seasons, Tom Murphy seconded the motion and it was approved unanimously
From the minutes
“Juli Vanderhoop made a motion to open both seasons, Tom Murphy seconded the motion and it was approved unanimously..” (Motion: Vanderhoop, second: Murphy)
Martha’s Vineyard Commission Appointment
Table the selection and discuss at the next meeting
Table the selection and discuss at the next meeting
From the minutes
“Tom Murphy made a motion to table the selection and discuss at the next meeting. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Murphy)
From the Aquinnah Select Board’s official minutes, posted on the town website. We check every vote against the members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: Christopher Manning (Sarah Shaw Dawson) and Tom Murphy (Nikeya Tankard), The Martha’s Vineyard Times; Julianne Vanderhoop (Amber Bettencourt, The Martha’s Vineyard Times, 2017); Gary Haley (Ray Ewing, Vineyard Gazette).
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