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June 2, 2026
13 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Tom Murphy, Julianne Vanderhoop
Absent: Christopher Manning
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Minutes
Accepted Minutes of April 14 and May6, 2026
Accepted Minutes of April 14 and May6, 2026
The minutes record this decision only in the item’s heading (“Accepted Minutes of April 14 and May6, 2026”), with no count or names, so only the result is shown.
From the minutes
“(Accepted Minutes of April 14 and May6, 2026).”
Board Reorganization
Tom Murphy voted Chairman, Chris Manning Vice-Chairman
Chris Manning as the Vice-Chair.Julie seconded the motion to nominate Chris
From the minutes
“Tom nominated Chris Manning as the Vice-Chair.Julie seconded the motion to nominate Chris. The vote passed 2 in favor, 0 opposed;.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Vanderhoop)
Tom Murphy as Chairman of the Board Julie’s motion was approved 2 in favor, 0 opposed
From the minutes
“Julie nominated Tom Murphy as Chairman of the Board Julie’s motion was approved 2 in favor, 0 opposed..” (Motion: Vanderhoop)
Climate Committee
Agreed to contribute $15K in grant funding to MVP 2.0
The recommendation move forward, Tom seconded the motion and the vote was 2 in favor, 0 opposed
From the minutes
“Julie moved that the recommendation move forward, Tom seconded the motion and the vote was 2 in favor, 0 opposed..” (Motion: Vanderhoop, second: Murphy)
Dukes County Sheriff County Lock-up)
Signed Sheriff’s Agreement
The Board sign the Agreement
From the minutes
“Following presentation Tom made a motion that the Board sign the Agreement. Julie seconded the motion that was approved 2 in favor, 0 opposed..” (Motion: Murphy, second: Vanderhoop)
Building Inspector Agreement
Approved recommendation of Town Administrator to wait for Agreement signed by Petkus
Approved recommendation of Town Administrator to wait for Agreement signed by Petkus
The minutes record this decision only in the item’s heading (“Approved recommendation of Town Administrator to wait for Agreement signed by Petkus”), with no count or names, so only the result is shown.
From the minutes
“(Approved recommendation of Town Administrator to wait for Agreement signed by Petkus).”
Harbormaster Disclosure
Appointed Isaac Taylor as Special Municipal Employee
Appointed Isaac Taylor as Special Municipal Employee
From the minutes
“The Board voted unanimously to approve that designation for Isaac..”
Traffic Officer Appointment
Appointed Lucas Belain after accepting Disclosure
Appointed Lucas Belain after accepting Disclosure
From the minutes
“The Board accepted the disclosure and voted unanimously to appoint Lucas to the Summer Traffic Officer..”
Housing Production Plan
Accept the Housing Production Plan as presented
Accept the Housing Production Plan as presented
From the minutes
“After a short discussion Julie made a motion to accept the Housing Production Plan as presented. Tom seconded the motion and it was adopted; 2 in favor, 0 opposed..” (Motion: Vanderhoop, second: Murphy)
Highway Department Equipment Purchase
Approve purchase
Approve purchase
From the minutes
“Julie Vanderhoop made a motion that was seconded by Julie Vanderhoop to approve purchase. Vote was 2 in favor, O opposed..” (Motion: Vanderhoop, second: Vanderhoop)
Meeting with Tribal Council
Accepted invitation of Tribal Chairman
Accepted invitation of Tribal Chairman
The minutes record this decision only in the item’s heading (“Accepted invitation of Tribal Chairman”), with no count or names, so only the result is shown.
From the minutes
“(Accepted invitation of Tribal Chairman).”
Appointment to Dukes County Programmatic Advisory Committee
Appointed Jay MacLeod
Appointed Jay MacLeod
The minutes say the board voted or acted but give no count and no names, so only the result is shown.
From the minutes
“Without much discussion the Board appointed Jay MacLeod to the Dukes County Programmatic Advisory Committee..”
Appoint, Tom seconded and the vote was 2 in favor and 0 opposed
Appoint, Tom seconded and the vote was 2 in favor and 0 opposed
From the minutes
“Julie made the motion to appoint, Tom seconded and the vote was 2 in favor and 0 opposed..” (Motion: Vanderhoop, second: 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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