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August 5, 2025
10 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
Appoint both Nettie Kent and Allison Camron Parry as Planning Board representatives to the Housing Committee
Appoint both Nettie Kent and Allison Camron Parry as Planning Board representatives to the Housing Committee
From the minutes
“Mr. Poole moved to appoint both Nettie Kent and Allison Camron Parry as Planning Board representatives to the Housing Committee. Mr. Maida seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Chapter 40A sec 5 referral to Ban Pickleball in Chilmark Mr. Carroll noted th.” (Motion: Poole, second: Maida)
Mr. Maida voted to send back to the Planning Board to hold public hearings
Mr. Maida voted to send back to the Planning Board to hold public hearings
From the minutes
“Mr. Maida voted to send back to the Planning Board to hold public hearings. Mr. Poole seconded the motion. SO VOTED 3 Ayes HRB - Assistant Treasurer position description memo & document: Mr. Carroll dis.” (second: Poole)
Approve the Assistant Treasurer job description dated 07302025
Approve the Assistant Treasurer job description dated 07302025
From the minutes
“Mr. Poole moved to approve the Assistant Treasurer job description dated 07302025. Mr. Maida seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Select Board Chairperson Marie Larsen signed the asst treasurer job description.” (Motion: Poole, second: Maida)
Run ad for vacancy of new position of Assistant Treasurer for the Town of Chilmark
Run ad for vacancy of new position of Assistant Treasurer for the Town of Chilmark
From the minutes
“Mr. Maida moved to run ad for vacancy of new position of Assistant Treasurer for the Town of Chilmark. Mr. Poole seconded the motion. How long to run the ad in the newspaper was discussed. Mr. Carroll said two weeks and we can extend if needed. Mr. Poole proposed running the ad in both island papers (MV Times and Vineyard Gazette). SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Discussion turned to update on reconciliation of FY2025. Chairperson Larsen sai.” (Motion: Maida, second: Poole)
Ask the FinCom for $21,500 with understanding we will have a warrant article to pay back funds to FinCom at a Special Town Meeting
Ask the FinCom for $21,500 with understanding we will have a warrant article to pay back funds to FinCom at a Special Town Meeting
From the minutes
“Mr. Maida moved to ask the FinCom for $21,500 with understanding we will have a warrant article to pay back funds to FinCom at a Special Town Meeting. Mr. Poole seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Contract for concrete float repairs: Harbormaster Rossi said that Eventide is.” (Motion: Maida, second: Poole)
Invite the camera committee to reconvene and meet about the estimate and proposal of additional cameras in Menemsha Harbor
Invite the camera committee to reconvene and meet about the estimate and proposal of additional cameras in Menemsha Harbor
From the minutes
“Mr. Poole moved to invite the camera committee to reconvene and meet about the estimate and proposal of additional cameras in Menemsha Harbor. Mr. Maida seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Request to promote asst wharfinger Andrew Van Bourgondien Asst Harbor Master.” (Motion: Poole, second: Maida)
Appoint Samuel Ebby as Assistant Wharfinger for remainder of the season
Appoint Samuel Ebby as Assistant Wharfinger for remainder of the season
From the minutes
“Mr. Maida moved to appoint Samuel Ebby as Assistant Wharfinger for remainder of the season. Mr. Poole seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Harbormaster Rossi said he is asking to promote Andrew Van Bourgondien to vacan.” (Motion: Maida, second: Poole)
Not approve appointment to Asst Harbormaster as asked by Harbormaster at this time
Not approve appointment to Asst Harbormaster as asked by Harbormaster at this time
From the minutes
“Mr. Poole moved to not approve appointment to Asst Harbormaster as asked by Harbormaster at this time. Mr. Maida seconded the motion. Harbormaster Rossi said he was ok with this for this season. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes 3 Beach Department - coverage for departing and resigned staff: Appointment o.” (Motion: Poole, second: Maida)
Appoint both as requested. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes
Appoint both as requested. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes
From the minutes
“Mr. Maida moved to appoint both as requested. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes At 6:59 PM Allison Cameron Parry arrived Housing Lease to Locals kick off, po.” (Motion: Maida)
Request Molly Fender Affordable Housing Trust to provide $50K, that will trigger freeing up $50K from the grant to move forward with electrical system design and planning for the Peaked Hill Pasture Housing Project. As c
Request Molly Fender Affordable Housing Trust to provide $50K, that will trigger freeing up $50K from the grant to move forward with electrical system design and planning for the Peaked Hill Pasture Housing Project. As currently envisioned with nine to ten rental units and four home sites
Yes: Larsen, MaidaAbstained: Poole
From the minutes
“Chairperson Larsen moved to request Molly Fender Affordable Housing Trust to provide $50K, that will trigger freeing up $50K from the grant to move forward with electrical system design and planning for the Peaked Hill Pasture Housing Project. As currently envisioned with nine to ten rental units and four home sites. Mr. Maida seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 2 Ayes, 1 Abstain Matt Poole Mr. Carroll said the remaining Peaked hill agenda listed could be sk.” (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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