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12 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Start my ballot →Present: James Malkin, Marie Larsen, Jeffrey Maida
Absent: None
Approve as amended
Approve as amended
“Ms. Larsen moved to approve as amended. Mr. Maida seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Shellfish Constable: Mr. Carroll outlined the items sent in from Isaiah Scheffe.” (Motion: Larsen, second: Maida)
Approve posting this vacancy in the newspaper
Approve posting this vacancy in the newspaper
“Ms. Larsen moved to approve posting this vacancy in the newspaper. Mr. Maida seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Fire Chief: Fire Chief Jeremy Bradshaw presented updates. Fire Department‐Updat.” (Motion: Larsen, second: Maida)
Accept
Accept
“Ms. Larsen moved to accept. Mr. Maida seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes At 6:11 PM Chair Malkin recommended moving into a joint meeting with Library Tr.” (Motion: Larsen, second: Maida)
Approve the new position description of the Cemetery Superintendent
Approve the new position description of the Cemetery Superintendent
“Ms. Larsen moved to approve the new position description of the Cemetery Superintendent. Mr. Maida seconded the motion. Ms. Flanders asked Select Board to put out there that we need someone to fill this position. Mr. Carroll said we sent out another news & announcement on the town website today and newspaper ad. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Human Resources Board ‐ recommendation on Tri Town Ambulance proposed Overtime.” (Motion: Larsen, second: Maida)
Accept request as presented and appoint Mr. Crocker through end of Labor Day 2024. Chair Malkin said appointed as Assistant Wharfinger with understanding he will be doing traffic control
Accept request as presented and appoint Mr. Crocker through end of Labor Day 2024. Chair Malkin said appointed as Assistant Wharfinger with understanding he will be doing traffic control
Yes: Larsen, MalkinNo: Maida
“Ms. Larsen moved to accept request as presented and appoint Mr. Crocker through end of Labor Day 2024. Chair Malkin said appointed as Assistant Wharfinger with understanding he will be doing traffic control. Mr. Malkin seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 2 Ayes, 1 Nay Mr. Maida. Board of Health ‐ Island MOU Opioid Abatement Funds, request to vote.” (Motion: Larsen, second: Malkin)
Accept and sign agreement
Accept and sign agreement
“Ms. Larsen moved to accept and sign agreement. Mr. Maida seconded the motion. An attendee asked what the amount of the funds is. Mr. Carroll said not much, there are millions and millions of dollars, we are getting a few hundred dollars a year, so may end up with about $3,000.00. Mr. Carroll said these funds for our island towns are being 4 brought together to have a greater impact on supporting the Substance Abuse Disorder Support organization. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Friends of The Chilmark Preschool & Josh Gothard ‐ Topics ‐ square footage, des.” (Motion: Larsen, second: Maida)
Appoint them Chilmark election officers
Appoint them Chilmark election officers
“Ms. Larsen moved to appoint them Chilmark election officers. Mr. Maida seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Reminder NO PUBLIC HEARINGS on Sept 3 state primary or November 5 presidential.” (Motion: Larsen, second: Maida)
Deny this request
Deny this request
“Ms. Larsen moved to deny this request. Mr. Maida seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes CCC ‐ Rain Backup request September 15th ‐ Chilmark Church to celebrate new ind.” (Motion: Larsen, second: Maida)
Wave the fee if they need the space for their celebration
Wave the fee if they need the space for their celebration
“Ms. Larsen moved to wave the fee if they need the space for their celebration. Mr. Maida seconded the motion. Chair Malkin asked if there was public comment on this item. Julie Flanders said we are very excited about the independent church; this is for everyone in the community. Ms. Flanders thanked the board for waver of the rental fee. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Hunting Permission ‐ RJ Peletier ‐ Archery season: Mr. Carroll said he asked to.” (Motion: Larsen, second: Maida)
Allow. Mr. Carroll suggested the Fulling Mill Property
Allow. Mr. Carroll suggested the Fulling Mill Property
“Ms. Larsen moved to allow. Mr. Carroll suggested the Fulling Mill Property. Mr. Maida seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Town Administrator – updates‐ Mr. Carroll said the Fishing Partnership Support.” (Motion: Larsen, second: Maida)
Wave the CCC rental fee. Harbormaster Rossi and Shellfish Constable both sent Town Administrator notice of their support for this event
Wave the CCC rental fee. Harbormaster Rossi and Shellfish Constable both sent Town Administrator notice of their support for this event
“Ms. Larsen moved to wave the CCC rental fee. Harbormaster Rossi and Shellfish Constable both sent Town Administrator notice of their support for this event. Mr. Maida seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes 6 Town Administrator – updates continued… Highway vacation to Sept 1. MassDOT.” (Motion: Larsen, second: Maida)
Have this letter as outline here by Mr. Carroll sent to the Planning Board
Have this letter as outline here by Mr. Carroll sent to the Planning Board
“Ms. Larsen moved to have this letter as outline here by Mr. Carroll sent to the Planning Board. Mr. Maida seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes At 7:31 PM motion to move to EXECUTIVE SESSION ‐ to 3. To discuss strategy with.” (Motion: Larsen, second: Maida)
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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