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January 2, 2024
12 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Bill Rossi, James Malkin
Absent: Marie Larsen
Every vote, in order
Approve
Approve
From the minutes
“Mr. Malkin moved to approve. Mr. Rossi seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 2 Ayes, 1 not present Ms. Larsen. Draft minutes from the December 14, 2023 Select Board meeting were.” (Motion: Malkin, second: Rossi)
Approve
From the minutes
“Mr. Malkin moved to approve. Mr. Rossi seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 2 Ayes, 1 not present Ms. Larsen. WMVY ‐ request permission to replace antenna on North Road Fire Sta.” (Motion: Malkin, second: Rossi)
Mr. Malkin motioned to move this project proposal along to permitting process with Site Review, Zoning and Building inspector
Mr. Malkin motioned to move this project proposal along to permitting process with Site Review, Zoning and Building inspector
From the minutes
“Mr. Malkin motioned to move this project proposal along to permitting process with Site Review, Zoning and Building inspector. Chairperson Rossi seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 2 Ayes, 1 not present . Appointments: Katie Carroll ‐ Historical Commission Mr. Malkin moved to appoin.” (second: Rossi)
Appoint Katie Carroll to the Historical Commission. Mr. Carroll said he was unsure the years of this term they are for 3 years but not sure if replacing a position vacated midterm. Chairperson Rossi said whatever term is
Appoint Katie Carroll to the Historical Commission. Mr. Carroll said he was unsure the years of this term they are for 3 years but not sure if replacing a position vacated midterm. Chairperson Rossi said whatever term is eligible and seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 2 Ayes, 1 not present
From the minutes
“Mr. Malkin moved to appoint Katie Carroll to the Historical Commission. Mr. Carroll said he was unsure the years of this term they are for 3 years but not sure if replacing a position vacated midterm. Chairperson Rossi said whatever term is eligible and seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 2 Ayes, 1 not present . Stephanie Danforth ‐ MV Cultural Council Mr. Malkin moved to appoint Stephanie.” (Motion: Malkin)
Appoint Stephanie Danforth to be one of the three Chilmark representatives for additional 3 year term on the MVCC
Appoint Stephanie Danforth to be one of the three Chilmark representatives for additional 3 year term on the MVCC
From the minutes
“Mr. Malkin moved to appoint Stephanie Danforth to be one of the three Chilmark representatives for additional 3 year term on the MVCC Chairperson Rossi seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 2 Ayes, 1 not present . Billy Dillon ‐ MVRHS Building committee. Chairperson Rossi said Mr. Dillon has.” (Motion: Malkin, second: Rossi)
Appoint Billy Dillon to the MV Regional High School Building Committee
Appoint Billy Dillon to the MV Regional High School Building Committee
From the minutes
“Chairperson Rossi moved to appoint Billy Dillon to the MV Regional High School Building Committee. Mr. Malkin seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 2 Ayes, 1 not present . Chairperson Bill Rossi said he is officially announcing he is not running to b.” (Motion: Rossi, second: Malkin)
Declare room and property surplus and approve RFP
Declare room and property surplus and approve RFP
From the minutes
“Mr. Malkin moved to declare room and property surplus and approve RFP. Chairperson Rossi seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 2 Ayes, 1 not present . Special Town Meeting ‐ call for one item warrant on January 22, 2024 at 7:00 P.” (Motion: Malkin, second: Rossi)
Call Special Town Meeting with single article as presented
Call Special Town Meeting with single article as presented
From the minutes
“Chairperson Rossi moved to call Special Town Meeting with single article as presented. Mr. Malkin seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 2 Ayes, 1 not present Housing Committee ‐ voted to recommend MLR FY 25 budget to Select Board for app.” (Motion: Rossi, second: Malkin)
Approve the Housing Committee recommendation in support of Middle Line Road Budget for FY25
Approve the Housing Committee recommendation in support of Middle Line Road Budget for FY25
From the minutes
“Mr. Malkin moved to approve the Housing Committee recommendation in support of Middle Line Road Budget for FY25. Chairperson Rossi seconded the motion. SO VOTED 2 Ayes, 1 not present . Peaked Hill Pastures RFP Committee: Chairperson Rossi said this item is resche.” (Motion: Malkin, second: Rossi)
Accept these donations
Accept these donations
From the minutes
“Mr. Malkin moved to accept these donations. Chairperson Rossi seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 2 Ayes, 1 not present . ATM possible articles: Highway Engineering ‐ $15,000 Mr. Carroll said before.” (Motion: Malkin, second: Rossi)
Appoint Lisa Guidi to position of Assistant Treasurer
Appoint Lisa Guidi to position of Assistant Treasurer
From the minutes
“Mr. Malkin moved to appoint Lisa Guidi to position of Assistant Treasurer. Chairperson Rossi seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 2 Ayes, 1 not present . At 6:01 PM with no further items for discussion Chairperson Rossi moved to adj.” (Motion: Malkin, second: Rossi)
Adjourn
Adjourn
From the minutes
“Chairperson Rossi moved to adjourn. Mr. Malkin seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 2 Ayes, 1 not present . Minutes respectfully submitted by Diana DeBlase. APPROVED 02/06/2024 Document.” (Motion: Rossi, second: Malkin)
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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