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November 18, 2025
13 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Marie Larsen, Jeffrey Maida, Matthew Poole
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve version 2 of the 10/21 minutes
Approve version 2 of the 10/21 minutes
From the minutes
“Mr. Maida moved to approve version 2 of the 10/21 minutes. Mr. Poole seconded the mo on. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Dra minutes from 10/30/25 were reviewed. Mr. Maida moved to approve as wri en..” (Motion: Maida, second: Poole)
Approve as wri en
Approve as wri en
From the minutes
“Mr. Maida moved to approve as wri en. Mr. Poole seconded the mo on SO VOTED: 3 Ayes HRB -Pet Policy – COLA FY27: Chairperson Larsen asked if HRB would be calling t.” (Motion: Maida, second: Poole)
Appoint Ms. Kuh for another term
Appoint Ms. Kuh for another term
From the minutes
“Mr. Poole moved to appoint Ms. Kuh for another term. Mr. Maida seconded the mo on. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Ac ng Treasurer – discussion to extend appointment / contract: Chairperson Lars.” (Motion: Poole, second: Maida)
Appoint Mr. Aponte for the full year. Mr. Maida explained that this would save the town money, seconded the mo on. Mr. Poole said this is ra onal plan for ge ng up to speed and the next 10 months should go smoothly, then
Appoint Mr. Aponte for the full year. Mr. Maida explained that this would save the town money, seconded the mo on. Mr. Poole said this is ra onal plan for ge ng up to speed and the next 10 months should go smoothly, then we can hire an inhouse treasurer in a mely manner. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes
From the minutes
“Mr. Poole moved to appoint Mr. Aponte for the full year. Mr. Maida explained that this would save the town money, seconded the mo on. Mr. Poole said this is ra onal plan for ge ng up to speed and the next 10 months should go smoothly, then we can hire an inhouse treasurer in a mely manner. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Fire Chief search -Pre-screening Commi ee- interest from: M/M Malkin, B. Carrol.” (Motion: Poole)
Include Joan Malkin, Pam Bunker and Brady Carroll in the pre-screening commi ee
Include Joan Malkin, Pam Bunker and Brady Carroll in the pre-screening commi ee
From the minutes
“Mr. Poole moved to include Joan Malkin, Pam Bunker and Brady Carroll in the pre-screening commi ee. Mr. Maida seconded the mo on. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Building Inspector ask to appoint addi onal Wiring inspector – K. Nydam: A er r.” (Motion: Poole, second: Maida)
Appoint Mr. Nydam as an addi onal alternate wiring inspector
Appoint Mr. Nydam as an addi onal alternate wiring inspector
From the minutes
“Mr. Poole moved to appoint Mr. Nydam as an addi onal alternate wiring inspector. Mr. Maida seconded the mo on. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Joint Mee ng with Aquinnah Select Board to discuss possible police coverage in.” (Motion: Poole, second: Maida)
Approve this policy on con ngent animals in work place grievance procedure is to sa sfac on of select board
Approve this policy on con ngent animals in work place grievance procedure is to sa sfac on of select board
From the minutes
“Mr. Poole moved to approve this policy on con ngent animals in work place grievance procedure is to sa sfac on of select board. Mr. Maida seconded the mo on. Chris Murphy (Chilmark’s dog officer) said people allergic to dogs need to know it is safe to come into town hall. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes . COLA FY27: Chairperson Larsen said the HRB recommenda on is COLA 3.31% and ask.” (Motion: Poole, second: Maida)
Accept 3.31% COLA for FY27
Accept 3.31% COLA for FY27
Yes: LarsenNo: Maida, Poole
From the minutes
“Chairperson Larsen moved to accept 3.31% COLA for FY27. Mr. Poole seconded. SO VOTED: 2 Nays : Poole, Maida. 1 Aye: Larsen Mr. Poole moved to accept the 3% HRB cola policy p.” (Motion: Larsen, second: Poole)
Accept the 3% HRB cola policy provided on town web page
Accept the 3% HRB cola policy provided on town web page
Yes: Maida, PooleNo: Larsen
From the minutes
“Mr. Poole moved to accept the 3% HRB cola policy provided on town web page. Mr. Maida seconded. SO VOTED: 2 Ayes : Poole, Maida. 1 Nay: Larsen Chairperson Larsen spoke to need to change policy.” (Motion: Poole, second: Maida)
Approve
Approve
From the minutes
“Mr. Poole moved to approve. Mr. Maida seconded the mo on. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Conserva on Commission proposed bylaw amendments: Conserva on Commission Chairp.” (Motion: Poole, second: Maida)
Adver se a Select Board mee ng Dec 16th for 6:10 PM public hearing for input on the proposed Wetlands Bylaws amendments
Adver se a Select Board mee ng Dec 16th for 6:10 PM public hearing for input on the proposed Wetlands Bylaws amendments
From the minutes
“Mr. Maida moved to adver se a Select Board mee ng Dec 16th for 6:10 PM public hearing for input on the proposed Wetlands Bylaws amendments. Mr. Poole seconded the mo on. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes . Joint Maintenance budget CCC – invoice approval $450: Mr. Poole moved to appro.” (Motion: Maida, second: Poole)
Approve paying the invoice
Approve paying the invoice
From the minutes
“Mr. Poole moved to approve paying the invoice. Mr. Maida seconded the mo on. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes At 7:40 PM with no further items for discussion Mr. Poole moved to adjourn. Mr..” (Motion: Poole, second: Maida)
Adjourn
Adjourn
From the minutes
“Mr. Poole moved to adjourn. Mr. Maida seconded the mo on. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Minutes respectfully submitted by Diana DeBlase Approved: 1/6/2026 Documents: .” (Motion: Poole, 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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