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January 20, 2026
9 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
MP moved to approve as written
MP moved to approve as written
From the minutes
“MP moved to approve as written. Mr. Maida seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Chilmark Community Center RFP - evaluation of proposals and award to the succes.” (second: Maida)
Pursuant to the RFP titled "Town of Chilmark, request for Proposals, Chilmark Community Center - Summer Operations, Project #2025-05", and taking into account the analysis the Select Board received from its Town Counsel,
Pursuant to the RFP titled "Town of Chilmark, request for Proposals, Chilmark Community Center - Summer Operations, Project #2025-05", and taking into account the analysis the Select Board received from its Town Counsel, it is hereby VOTEDto selectthe Proposal submitted by Chilmark Town Affairs Council, Inc., as the winning bid, subject to the Council amending its by-laws to require the nominating committee for members of the Board to include Chilmark community members who are not Board members, officers or employees of the non-profit (voters, taxpayers, summer residents), and adding this as requirement to the Agreement to be signed; subject to finalizing and executing the Agreement as set forth in the RFP andthe Proposal
From the minutes
“Mr. Poole moved pursuant to the RFP titled "Town of Chilmark, request for Proposals, Chilmark Community Center - Summer Operations, Project #2025-05", and taking into account the analysis the Select Board received from its Town Counsel, it is hereby VOTEDto selectthe Proposal submitted by Chilmark Town Affairs Council, Inc., as the winning bid, subject to the Council amending its by-laws to require the nominating … (voters, taxpayers, summer residents), and adding this as requirement to the Agreement to be signed; subject to finalizing and executing the Agreement as set forth in the RFP andthe Proposal. Mr. Maida seconded the motion. Chairperson Larsen said we are not taking any public comments and will be voting on the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Verizon Wireless - Small Cell sites request; continued from last meeting: Mr. P.” (Motion: Poole, second: Maida)
Deny request to add 14 small cells in town right of way
Deny request to add 14 small cells in town right of way
From the minutes
“Mr. Maida moved to deny request to add 14 small cells in town right of way. Mr. Poole seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Housing Committee - Housing Production Plan MVC: ML/ we need to adopt this for.” (Motion: Maida, second: Poole)
Declare tasers surplus and to sell at $100.00 each
Declare tasers surplus and to sell at $100.00 each
From the minutes
“Mr. Maida moved to declare tasers surplus and to sell at $100.00 each. Mr. Poole seconded the motion SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Police Chief updates: Chief Slavin said the Bell is working in Station thanks t.” (Motion: Maida, second: Poole)
Approve and sign and have Mr. Carroll put on town letterhead
Approve and sign and have Mr. Carroll put on town letterhead
From the minutes
“Mr. Poole moved to approve and sign and have Mr. Carroll put on town letterhead. Mr. Maida seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Approve donation from Chilmark Store of $200: Mr. Poole moved to approve donati.” (Motion: Poole, second: Maida)
Approve donation
Approve donation
From the minutes
“Mr. Poole moved to approve donation. Mr. Maida seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Special School District Election: MOVE ON TILL ARRIVE Annual Town Election - No.” (Motion: Poole, second: Maida)
Approve covering the shortfall
Approve covering the shortfall
Yes: Maida, PooleAbstained: Larsen
From the minutes
“Mr. Poole moved to approve covering the shortfall. Mr. Maida seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 2 Ayes, 1 abstain (Chairperson Larsen related to employee) Select Board's intention to negotiate.” (Motion: Poole, second: Maida)
Negotiate contract prior to renewal
Negotiate contract prior to renewal
From the minutes
“Mr. Poole moved to negotiate contract prior to renewal. Mr. Maida seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Updates Mr. Carroll gave updates to the FY27 budget hearings. At 6:42 PM Mark F.” (Motion: Poole, second: Maida)
Adjourn
Adjourn
From the minutes
“Mr. Maida moved to adjourn. Mr. Poole seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Approved 02/17/2026 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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