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November 4, 2025
11 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
Approve minutes from 10/16/25
Approve minutes from 10/16/25
From the minutes
“Mr. Maida moved to approve minutes from 10/16/25. Mr. Poole seconded the motion. SO VOTED: roll call vote Poole: Aye, Maida: Aye, Larsen: Aye Draft minutes from October 21, 2025 meeting.” (Motion: Maida, second: Poole)
Approve minutes
Approve minutes
From the minutes
“Mr. Maida moved to approve minutes. Mr. Poole seconded the motion. SO VOTED: roll call vote Poole: Aye, Maida: Aye, Larsen: Aye At 6:07 PM Nollie Taylor and Becca Wilbur ar.” (Motion: Maida, second: Poole)
Authorize the Squibnocket Farm Association to go forward with applications before the DEP & Conservation Commission
Authorize the Squibnocket Farm Association to go forward with applications before the DEP & Conservation Commission
From the minutes
“Mr. Maida moved to authorize the Squibnocket Farm Association to go forward with applications before the DEP & Conservation Commission. Mr. Poole seconded the motion. Sakiko Isomichi asked how long would the proposed path be viable for. Mr. Silva said until the next major storm. This effort would be to slow erosion. Won’t last forever. SO VOTED: Roll call vote: Poole: Aye, Maida: Aye, Larsen: Aye. 1 Paul Bailey – Up Island Council On Aging.” (Motion: Maida, second: Poole)
Appoint Paul Bailey to the UICOA Board pending his decision. And to accept Marie Larsen’s resignation from the UICOA
Appoint Paul Bailey to the UICOA Board pending his decision. And to accept Marie Larsen’s resignation from the UICOA
From the minutes
“Mr. Maida moved to appoint Paul Bailey to the UICOA Board pending his decision. And to accept Marie Larsen’s resignation from the UICOA. Mr. Poole seconded motion. SO VOTED: roll call vote: Poole: Aye, Maida: Aye, Larsen: Aye. Board of Health - Warrant article for ATM -.” (Motion: Maida, second: Poole)
Deny this request in front of them
Deny this request in front of them
The minutes record this vote with no count and no names, so only the result is shown.
From the minutes
“Mr. Maida moved to deny this request in front of them. Mr. Poole seconded the motion. SO VOTED: roll call vote Roll call vote: Poole Aye, Maida: Aye Larsen: Aye Mr. Maida said you can return.” (Motion: Maida, second: Poole)
Appointment of Marsha Feinberg to MVP 2.0 paid liaison & committee member representing Chilmark
Appointment of Marsha Feinberg to MVP 2.0 paid liaison & committee member representing Chilmark
From the minutes
“Mr. Maida thanked Ms. Feinberg and moved appointment of Marsha Feinberg to MVP 2.0 paid liaison & committee member representing Chilmark. Mr. Poole seconded the motion. SO VOTED: Roll call vote: Poole: Aye, Maida: Aye Larsen: Aye. Island School Regionalization Representative.” (Motion: Maida, second: Poole)
Approve as presented
Approve as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Maida moved to approve as presented. Mr. Poole seconded the motion. Chairperson Larsen recommended to formalize training budget guidelines. Ms. Kisselgof said there is a paragraph in Human Resource Board policy, and she can ask them to expand it. SO VOTED: Roll call vote: Poole: Aye, Maida: Aye, Larsen: Aye. Shellfish - new recommendations from adviso.” (Motion: Maida, second: Poole)
Adopt the recommendation made at Shellfish Advisory meeting allowing Donald Poole till August 1, 2026 to cleanup and submit proposal. And to renew his permit
Adopt the recommendation made at Shellfish Advisory meeting allowing Donald Poole till August 1, 2026 to cleanup and submit proposal. And to renew his permit
From the minutes
“Mr. Maida moved to adopt the recommendation made at Shellfish Advisory meeting allowing Donald Poole till August 1, 2026 to cleanup and submit proposal. And to renew his permit. Mr. Poole seconded the motion. Constable Scheffer asked Donald Poole when was last time he did anything with cages on site. Donald Poole said can’t remember. Constable Scheffer said it has been more than 15 years. Constable Scheffer said we will schedule a Shellfish Advisory meeting near August 1, 2026 to address the issue. SO VOTED: roll call vote: Poole: Aye, Maida: Aye, Larsen: Aye At 7:50 PM Marilyn Vukota arrived Harbor – E.” (Motion: Maida, second: Poole)
Advertise vacancy as proposed
Advertise vacancy as proposed
From the minutes
“Mr. Maida moved to advertise vacancy as proposed. Mr. Poole seconded the motion. SO VOTED: roll call vote: Poole: Aye, Maida: Aye, Larsen: Aye Mr. Carroll asked if we want to change the j.” (Motion: Maida, second: Poole)
Accept this as town policy for final review at the end of all 65 pages of policies
Accept this as town policy for final review at the end of all 65 pages of policies
From the minutes
“Mr. Poole moved to accept this as town policy for final review at the end of all 65 pages of policies. Mr. Maida seconded the motion. SO VOTED: roll call vote: Poole: Aye, Maida: Aye, Larsen: Aye Working Session - draft RFP CCC Summer Progr.” (Motion: Poole, second: Maida)
Adjourn
Adjourn
From the minutes
“Mr. Maida moved to adjourn. Mr. Poole seconded the motion. SO VOTED: roll call vote: Poole: Aye, Maida: Aye, Larsen: Aye Approved 1/6/2026 Minutes respectfully submi.” (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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