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June 3, 2025
19 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Marie Larsen, Jeffrey Maida, Matthew Poole
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Have the applicants leave meeting and call in one at time for interview
Have the applicants leave meeting and call in one at time for interview
From the minutes
“Mr. Poole moved to have the applicants leave meeting and call in one at time for interview. Mr. Maida seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes At 6:36 PM Katie Carroll (Chairperson of Board of Health) called the Board of H.” (Motion: Poole, second: Maida)
Appoint Vicki Divoll to this position
Appoint Vicki Divoll to this position
From the minutes
“Chairperson Larsen moved to appoint Vicki Divoll to this position. Mr. Poole seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Up Island Regional School Committee- Advertising for AT-LARGE MEMBER to serve u.” (Motion: Larsen, second: Poole)
Approve offering 3 (three) weeks and step 9
Approve offering 3 (three) weeks and step 9
From the minutes
“Mr. Maida said this applicant is a very good fit for the town, move to approve offering 3 (three) weeks and step 9. Mr. Poole seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Dukes County - Umbrella Services Agency Agreement: Dukes County Manager Martina.” (Motion: Maida, second: Poole)
Approve this umbrella service agency agreement as presented
Approve this umbrella service agency agreement as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Poole moved to approve this umbrella service agency agreement as presented. Mr. Maida seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Ms. Thornton said she had the agreement and asked for Select Board to sign toni.” (Motion: Poole, second: Maida)
Appoint Julie Flanders as the Park & Rec representative on the Community Preservation Committee
Appoint Julie Flanders as the Park & Rec representative on the Community Preservation Committee
From the minutes
“Mr. Maida moved to appoint Julie Flanders as the Park & Rec representative on the Community Preservation Committee. Mr. Poole seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Recommendations from annual Menemsha Walk About on Thursday: change 15-minute p.” (Motion: Maida, second: Poole)
Adopt recommendations from the Park & Rec. Committee
Adopt recommendations from the Park & Rec. Committee
From the minutes
“Mr. Maida moved to adopt recommendations from the Park & Rec. Committee. Mr. Poole seconded SO VOTED: 3 Ayes 4 Creek Lot Leases ($10 & insurance certificates): Tim Carroll distributed 2025.” (Motion: Maida, second: Poole)
The list
The list
From the minutes
“Mr. Maida moved the list. Mr. Poole seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Update on Ambulance purchase – August delivery expected, contract signed by Tow.” (Motion: Maida, second: Poole)
Authorize purchase
Authorize purchase
From the minutes
“Mr. Poole moved to authorize purchase. Mr. Maida seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Park & Ride Lot - non-exclusive use in June by resident confirm when not runnin.” (Motion: Poole, second: Maida)
His recommendation
His recommendation
From the minutes
“Mr. Poole moved his recommendation. Mr. Maida seconded. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Mr. Poole asked for advice from legal counsel - Jack Collins. Mr. Carroll said.” (Motion: Poole, second: Maida)
Appoint Andrew Van Bourgondien as assistant wharfinger grade F step 1
Appoint Andrew Van Bourgondien as assistant wharfinger grade F step 1
From the minutes
“Mr. Maida moved to appoint Andrew Van Bourgondien as assistant wharfinger grade F step 1. Mr. Poole seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Cable TV License award to Comcast for June start: Mr. Maida said he asked quest.” (Motion: Maida, second: Poole)
Sign Cable TV license award for June 2025 start
Sign Cable TV license award for June 2025 start
Yes: Larsen, PooleNo: Maida
From the minutes
“Chairperson Larsen moved to sign Cable TV license award for June 2025 start. Mr. Poole seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 2 Ayes, 1 Nay Jeffrey Maida ConCom COI filing: Matt Poole asked about role we (Select Board).” (Motion: Larsen, second: Poole)
Accept and deem appropriate to participate
Accept and deem appropriate to participate
From the minutes
“Mr. Poole moved accept and deem appropriate to participate. Mr. Maida seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Mr. Poole said reminder is Chilmark committee members need to be thoughtful and.” (Motion: Poole, second: Maida)
Approve as requested Fulling Mill Brook property
Approve as requested Fulling Mill Brook property
From the minutes
“Mr. Maida moved to approve as requested Fulling Mill Brook property. Mr. Poole seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Local Meal Excise goes into effect July 1, 2025: Mr. Carroll supported emailing.” (Motion: Maida, second: Poole)
For a sketch as to what is proposed and a single Select Board member: Jeffrey Maida review and approve
For a sketch as to what is proposed and a single Select Board member: Jeffrey Maida review and approve
From the minutes
“Mr. Poole moved for a sketch as to what is proposed and a single Select Board member: Jeffrey Maida review and approve. Mr. Maida seconded SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Mr. Maida said he would like to revisit bell tower project at Chilmark School..” (Motion: Poole, second: Maida)
Direct Tim (Town Administrator) to send a Memo to UIRSD to pause project to give thought. Mr. Maida said we voted for removal of structure and bell to be on the grounds for kids to ring. Katie Carroll said as member of H
Direct Tim (Town Administrator) to send a Memo to UIRSD to pause project to give thought. Mr. Maida said we voted for removal of structure and bell to be on the grounds for kids to ring. Katie Carroll said as member of Historical Commission the town pausing might be a good action. Mr. Carroll reminded everyone this is a borrowing the district is doing. Mr. Poole said this is a memo for a 6 (six) week pause
From the minutes
“Mr. Poole moved to direct Tim (Town Administrator) to send a Memo to UIRSD to pause project to give thought. Mr. Maida said we voted for removal of structure and bell to be on the grounds for kids to ring. Katie Carroll said as member of Historical Commission the town pausing might be a good action. Mr. Carroll reminded everyone this is a borrowing the district is doing. Mr. Poole said this is a memo for a 6 (six) week pause. Mr. Maida seconded the motion. SO VOTED 3 Ayes Ms. Hancock asked to return to discussion about Special town meeting for Bylaws.” (Motion: Poole, second: Maida)
Approve offer for Matt (Poole) to present to Fire Chief
Approve offer for Matt (Poole) to present to Fire Chief
From the minutes
“Mr. Maida moved to approve offer for Matt (Poole) to present to Fire Chief. Mr. Poole seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Mr. Poole asked to return to discussion about parental leave. Chairperson Larse.” (Motion: Maida, second: Poole)
Have HRB pursue creative ways to make something work to bridge now until ATM
Have HRB pursue creative ways to make something work to bridge now until ATM
From the minutes
“Chairperson Larsen moved to have HRB pursue creative ways to make something work to bridge now until ATM. Mr. Maida seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Chairperson Larsen asked if there was anything further to discuss prior to adjo.” (Motion: Larsen, second: Maida)
Approve Backyard Bash for August 6, 2025
Approve Backyard Bash for August 6, 2025
From the minutes
“Mr. Maida moved to approve Backyard Bash for August 6, 2025. Mr. Poole seconded the motion. SO VOTED:3 Ayes 7 At 8:55 PM Chairperson Larsen asked for a motion to adjourn. Mr. Maida moved.” (Motion: Maida, second: Poole)
Adjourn
Adjourn
From the minutes
“Mr. Maida moved to adjourn. Mr. Poole seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Minutes respectfully submitted by Diana DeBlase. Approved 07/01/2025 Document l.” (Motion: Maida, second: Poole)
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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