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July 15, 2025
7 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Marie Larsen, Jeffrey Maida, Matthew Poole
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Appoint these seasonal beach employees as presented
Appoint these seasonal beach employees as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Poole moved to appoint these seasonal beach employees as presented. Mr. Maida seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Park & Recreation Committee - Recommending changes to the Basin Road parking be.” (Motion: Poole, second: Maida)
Approve the changes to the Commercial Fishermen parking from 5:00 – 1:00 PM
Approve the changes to the Commercial Fishermen parking from 5:00 – 1:00 PM
From the minutes
“Mr. Maida moved to approve the changes to the Commercial Fishermen parking from 5:00 – 1:00 PM. Mr. Poole seconded the motion. Stanley Larsen asked for clarification. Mr. Maida explained. Stanley Larsen said this plan is a lot better. Mr. Maida recommended town send message to employees and businesses in Menemsha to utilize the off-site parking at Tabor House Rd. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes At 6:07 chairperson Larsen called the public hearing open. 6:05 PM PUBLIC HEARI.” (Motion: Maida, second: Poole)
Grant pole grant petition plan dated 6/17/25
Grant pole grant petition plan dated 6/17/25
From the minutes
“Mr. Poole moved to grant pole grant petition plan dated 6/17/25. Mr. Maida seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes 1 Citizens group - seeking Select Board support to change the Steamship Authori.” (Motion: Poole, second: Maida)
Not write a letter of support, and to let town vote
Not write a letter of support, and to let town vote
From the minutes
“Mr. Poole moved to not write a letter of support, and to let town vote. Mr. Maida seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Animals in the workplace - Select Board comments on previous draft and HR Couns.” (Motion: Poole, second: Maida)
Support the FinCom recommendation and approve the budget transfers
Support the FinCom recommendation and approve the budget transfers
From the minutes
“Mr. Poole moved to support the FinCom recommendation and approve the budget transfers. Mr. Maida seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes . MIIA Flex Grant - Select Board direction for use: Mr. Carroll outlined the gra.” (Motion: Poole, second: Maida)
Recommendation and
Recommendation and
From the minutes
“Mr. Poole moved recommendation and Mr. Maida seconded. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Chairperson Larsen asked if there was any further items for discussion. Mr. Poo.” (Motion: Poole, second: Maida)
Adjourn
Adjourn
From the minutes
“Mr. Maida moved to adjourn. Mr. Poole seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Approved 09/02/2025 Minutes respectfully submitted by Diana DeBlase. 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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