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December 19, 2025
6 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Marie Larsen, Jeffrey Maida, Matthew Poole
Absent: None
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Add a new 2nd bullet: children currently enrolled in Chilmark pre-school and Chilmark School
Add a new 2nd bullet: children currently enrolled in Chilmark pre-school and Chilmark School
From the minutes
“Mr. Poole moved to add a new 2nd bullet: children currently enrolled in Chilmark pre-school and Chilmark School. Mr. Maida seconded the motion. SO VOTED 3 Ayes Mr. Carroll noted where the changes would be made and found in the documents: t.” (Motion: Poole, second: Maida)
Approve agreement sent by town counsel Karen Burke at 9:06 AM. Mr. Maida spoke to his concern that Whoever gets bid having to remove what items form the buildings. Mr. Maida recommended it be; Removal of items from main
Approve agreement sent by town counsel Karen Burke at 9:06 AM. Mr. Maida spoke to his concern that Whoever gets bid having to remove what items form the buildings. Mr. Maida recommended it be; Removal of items from main community center building not the tennis building and the art shack. In number 20 Surrender. Mr. Carroll said you (Select Board) can change this down the road
From the minutes
“Mr. Poole moved to approve agreement sent by town counsel Karen Burke at 9:06 AM. Mr. Maida spoke to his concern that Whoever gets bid having to remove what items form the buildings. Mr. Maida recommended it be; Removal of items from main community center building not the tennis building and the art shack. In number 20 Surrender. Mr. Carroll said you (Select Board) can change this down the road. Mr. Maida seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Mr. Carroll asked to discuss the “If a tie” section 10. Town Counsel Burke sugg.” (Motion: Poole, second: Maida)
3rd paragraph page 3 provides remedy to tie
3rd paragraph page 3 provides remedy to tie
From the minutes
“Mr. Poole moved 3rd paragraph page 3 provides remedy to tie. Mr. Maida seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Ms. Larsen moved approve document RFP and supporting documents as amended. Mr..” (Motion: Poole, second: Maida)
Approve document RFP and supporting documents as amended
Approve document RFP and supporting documents as amended
From the minutes
“Ms. Larsen moved approve document RFP and supporting documents as amended. Mr. Maida seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Other businessAdvertise police position: Town Administrator Carroll said the po.” (Motion: Larsen, second: Maida)
Authorize posting with in house candidate, and to take out strong
Authorize posting with in house candidate, and to take out strong
From the minutes
“Mr. Poole moved to authorize posting with in house candidate, and to take out strong. Mr. Maida seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Mr. Carroll asked Mr. Maida to work with building department concerning the Aqu.” (Motion: Poole, second: Maida)
Adjourn
Adjourn
From the minutes
“Mr. Maida moved to adjourn. Mr. Poole seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Approved: 1/6/2026 Minutes respectfully submitted by Diana DeBlase. Document li.” (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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