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Chilmark Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting

July 1, 2025

19 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF)

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Attendance

Present: Marie Larsen, Jeffrey Maida, Matthew Poole

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Approve as presented

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Approve as presented

From the minutes

“Mr. Maida moved to approve as presented. Mr. Poole seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Police: 1. Appoint Jack Collins - Administrative Officer for 1 year term. Polic.” (Motion: Maida, second: Poole)

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Appoint Jack Collins an Administrative Officer for the Police department for FY26

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AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Appoint Jack Collins an Administrative Officer for the Police department for FY26

From the minutes

“Mr. Poole moved to appoint Jack Collins an Administrative Officer for the Police department for FY26. Mr. Maida seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes 2. Updates Menemsha has been going well. Mr. Maida agreed and said it has been.” (Motion: Poole, second: Maida)

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Approve Firemen’s Association to sell from 6:00 PM -9:00 PM Saturday nights in Menemsha with location to be determined with Aaron Brown and Ryan Rossi

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Approve Firemen’s Association to sell from 6:00 PM -9:00 PM Saturday nights in Menemsha with location to be determined with Aaron Brown and Ryan Rossi

From the minutes

“Mr. Maida moved to approve Firemen’s Association to sell from 6:00 PM -9:00 PM Saturday nights in Menemsha with location to be determined with Aaron Brown and Ryan Rossi. Mr. Poole seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes August 6th Backyard Bash- Ms. Maciel said the WTFD has the Ag Fair, OBFD has th.” (Motion: Maida, second: Poole)

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Have the Firemen’s Association proceed to the food permitting part and return to our July 15 meeting to update and confirm number of vendors and permission

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Have the Firemen’s Association proceed to the food permitting part and return to our July 15 meeting to update and confirm number of vendors and permission

From the minutes

“Mr. Poole moved to have the Firemen’s Association proceed to the food permitting part and return to our July 15 meeting to update and confirm number of vendors and permission. Mr. Maida seconded the motion. Chairperson Larsen asked if Police Chief had any concerns. Chief Slavin said no. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Chairperson Larsen noted last year the Chilmark Firemen’s Association awarded $.” (Motion: Poole, second: Maida)

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Acknowledge and deem Ms. Khedouri suitable to participate

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Acknowledge and deem Ms. Khedouri suitable to participate

From the minutes

“Mr. Poole moved to acknowledge and deem Ms. Khedouri suitable to participate. Mr. Maida seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Highway 1. Truck out of service: Aaron Brown the Street Superintendent gave upd.” (Motion: Poole, second: Maida)

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Forward to legal counsel, Repost and take up conversation at a later meeting

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Forward to legal counsel, Repost and take up conversation at a later meeting

From the minutes

“Mr. Poole said he withdraws the proposal and moved to forward to legal counsel, Repost and take up conversation at a later meeting. Mr. Maida seconded the motion and to direct Tim and Dilly to organize a file to send to legal counsel. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes At 7:07 PM Eric Glasgow arrived Library Trustees - notice of hiring and awardin.” (Motion: Poole, second: Maida)

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Grant three weeks’ vacation that don’t accrue additional vacation until July 1 2026

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Grant three weeks’ vacation that don’t accrue additional vacation until July 1 2026

From the minutes

“Mr. Maida moved to grant three weeks’ vacation that don’t accrue additional vacation until July 1 2026. Mr. Poole seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Chilmark Road Race: Michelle O’Conner explained the 48th annual race, – 1600 ru.” (Motion: Maida, second: Poole)

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Approve as presented in memo from Mr. Weisman

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ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Approve as presented in memo from Mr. Weisman

From the minutes

“Mr. Poole moved to approve as presented in memo from Mr. Weisman. Mr. Maida seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Appointments to town boards 1. Stephen Kass - CPC 2. Candy Shweder – MV Land Ba.” (Motion: Poole, second: Maida)

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Appoint the list presented here

Minutes, page 1

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Appoint the list presented here

From the minutes

“Mr. Maida moved to appoint the list presented here. Mr. Poole seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Park & Recreation Committee 4 1. Bulkhead Regulation amendments - Select Board.” (Motion: Maida, second: Poole)

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The amendments as presented

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

The amendments as presented

From the minutes

“Mr. Poole moved the amendments as presented. Mr. Maida seconded the motion. SO VOTED 3 Ayes Park & Rec Committee appointment – MV Land Bank Town Advisory Board (MVLBTAB) -.” (Motion: Poole, second: Maida)

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Appoint Tim Carroll to MVLBTAB

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AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Appoint Tim Carroll to MVLBTAB

From the minutes

“Mr. Poole moved to appoint Tim Carroll to MVLBTAB. Mr. Maida seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Beach Department 1. Clarification on prohibitions against Bus Tours and commerc.” (Motion: Poole, second: Maida)

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Appoint the seasonal beach staff as presented

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AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Appoint the seasonal beach staff as presented

From the minutes

“Mr. Maida moved to appoint the seasonal beach staff as presented. Mr. Poole seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Parking - Basin Road across from Ruel Gallery: Tim Carroll explained the no par.” (Motion: Maida, second: Poole)

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Have two small green “no parking” signs with snow dowels between each existing cone

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Have two small green “no parking” signs with snow dowels between each existing cone

From the minutes

“Mr. Maida moved to have two small green “no parking” signs with snow dowels between each existing cone. Mr. Poole seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Mr. Carroll supported painting a fog line between Ruel gallery lobster traps. M.” (Motion: Maida, second: Poole)

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Appoint list as he presented

Minutes, page 1

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Appoint list as he presented

From the minutes

“Mr. Poole moved to appoint list as he presented. Mr. Maida seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes  Energy Committee - Robert Hannemann, Michael Jacobs, Jerald Katch, Stephen Le.” (Motion: Poole, second: Maida)

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Appoint energy committee as presented

Minutes, page 1

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Appoint energy committee as presented

From the minutes

“Mr. Poole moved to appoint energy committee as presented. Mr. Maida seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Appointments Continued…to next page 6  ZBA Alternate - John Demers Mr. Maida m.” (Motion: Poole, second: Maida)

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Appoint John Demers to position of alternate n Zoning Board of Appeals

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AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Appoint John Demers to position of alternate n Zoning Board of Appeals

From the minutes

“Mr. Maida moved to appoint John Demers to position of alternate n Zoning Board of Appeals. Mr. Poole seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes  Beach Committee - Allison Cameron Parry Mr. Maida questioned having 6 committ.” (Motion: Maida, second: Poole)

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Appoint Sarah Cullen-Laux to Community Preservation Committee

Minutes, page 1

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Appoint Sarah Cullen-Laux to Community Preservation Committee

From the minutes

“Mr. Poole moved to appoint Sarah Cullen-Laux to Community Preservation Committee. Mr. Maida seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes  Historical Commission - Leonard Jason, Jr. 3-year term Mr. Maida moved to app.” (Motion: Poole, second: Maida)

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Appoint Leonard Jason Jr. to the 3-year term on the Historical Commission

Minutes, page 1

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Appoint Leonard Jason Jr. to the 3-year term on the Historical Commission

From the minutes

“Mr. Maida moved to appoint Leonard Jason Jr. to the 3-year term on the Historical Commission. Mr. Poole seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Town Administrator - updates and projects: Mr. Carroll said he had none at this.” (Motion: Maida, second: Poole)

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Adjourn

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Adjourn

From the minutes

“Mr. Maida moved to adjourn. Mr. Poole seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Minutes respectfully submitted by Diana DeBlase. Document List:        A.” (Motion: Maida, second: Poole)

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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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