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January 5, 2021
8 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Bill Rossi, James Malkin, Warren Doty
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve as written
Approve as written
From the minutes
“Mr. Malkin moved to approve as written Mr. Doty seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Mr. Doty said the draft minutes from 12/15/2020 need work and recommended to ta.” (Motion: Malkin, second: Doty)
Approve minutes as written
Approve minutes as written
From the minutes
“Mr. Doty moved to approve minutes as written. Mr. Malkin seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Deborah Packer - Shared Use Path (SUP) North Road versus Implementing a “Share.” (Motion: Doty, second: Malkin)
Chilmark Selectmen are opposed to developing SUP along North Road. Jim Malkin spoke about his concerns to hamstring a planning process that might turn up things we have not considered. Recommend amendment should there be
Chilmark Selectmen are opposed to developing SUP along North Road. Jim Malkin spoke about his concerns to hamstring a planning process that might turn up things we have not considered. Recommend amendment should there be other alternatives when they are developed we would consider them. After discussion
From the minutes
“Mr. Doty moved that Chilmark Selectmen are opposed to developing SUP along North Road. Jim Malkin spoke about his concerns to hamstring a planning process that might turn up things we have not considered. Recommend amendment should there be other alternatives when they are developed we would consider them. After discussion Mr. Malkin seconded the motion. Mr. Doty said continuing alternatives but no SUP, no changing nature of Road, no widening, no altering or making of path. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes 2 Deb Hancock said thank you for listening to us. Jess Roddy said she loved the.” (Motion: Doty, second: Malkin)
Approve the Cemetery Commission’s recommendations. Chairman Rossi said thank you for all the work went into this
Approve the Cemetery Commission’s recommendations. Chairman Rossi said thank you for all the work went into this
From the minutes
“Jim Malkin moved to approve the Cemetery Commission’s recommendations. Chairman Rossi said thank you for all the work went into this. Mr. Doty seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Mr. Doty said he like the section that outlined that the Cemetery Commission wo.” (Motion: Malkin, second: Doty)
Have Tim Carroll sign the letter
Have Tim Carroll sign the letter
From the minutes
“Mr. Malkin moved to have Tim Carroll sign the letter. Mr. Doty seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Chairman Rossi said the PSBP building plans are designed to be solar ready. Cha.” (Motion: Malkin, second: Doty)
Continue to offer the notary services at the town hall and supports this added insurance coverage
Continue to offer the notary services at the town hall and supports this added insurance coverage
From the minutes
“Mr. Doty moved to continue to offer the notary services at the town hall and supports this added insurance coverage. Mr. Malkin seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Cares Act filing updates –Mr. Carroll said the deadline for the filing deadline.” (Motion: Doty, second: Malkin)
Approve the recommended plan from Mr. Malkin for the budget hearings
Approve the recommended plan from Mr. Malkin for the budget hearings
From the minutes
“Mr. Doty moved to approve the recommended plan from Mr. Malkin for the budget hearings. Mr. Malkin seconded the motion. 4 Mr. Hannemann the Finance Committee (FinCom) Chairman said he supports this plan and recommended adding Emergency services and OPEB be considered in the larger committee meetings. Mr. Hannemann said the FINCOM liaisons will work with departments to review what will be brought to a larger group meeting. The liaison make recommendations with any observations. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes MMA conference: Mr. Carroll said the conference was going to be completely remo.” (Motion: Doty, second: Malkin)
Adjourn
Adjourn
From the minutes
“Mr. Malkin moved to adjourn. Mr. Doty seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Minutes respectfully submitted by Diana DeBlase. Approved 01/19/2021 Document l.” (Motion: Malkin, second: Doty)
From the Chilmark 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. Member photos from The Martha’s Vineyard Times: Jeffrey Maida (April 2024 election story), Matthew Poole (June 2025 profile, photo by Sarah Shaw Dawson), Rebecca Haag (April 2026 candidate forum, photo by Nicholas Vukota). Former members show initials.
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