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March 3, 2026
8 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Marie Larsen, Jeffrey Maida, Matthew Poole
Absent: None
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Vineyard Gazette reporter Hailey Sandlow Minutes: Draft minutes from Select Board meeting held 01/06/2026 Mr. Poole gave a correction to word on page three and moved to approve with correction
Vineyard Gazette reporter Hailey Sandlow Minutes: Draft minutes from Select Board meeting held 01/06/2026 Mr. Poole gave a correction to word on page three and moved to approve with correction
From the minutes
“Vineyard Gazette reporter Hailey Sandlow Minutes: Draft minutes from Select Board meeting held 01/06/2026 Mr. Poole gave a correction to word on page three and moved to approve with correction. Mr. Maida seconded the motion SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Emergency Management – Chilmark’s protocol for storm emergency plan- post storm.” (second: Maida)
Authorize Town Administrator Tim Carroll to sign the two letters of support requested
Authorize Town Administrator Tim Carroll to sign the two letters of support requested
From the minutes
“Mr. Poole moved to authorize Town Administrator Tim Carroll to sign the two letters of support requested. Mr. Maida seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Seasonal Communities Grant – Peaked Hill Pastures building layout and infrastru.” (Motion: Poole, second: Maida)
Accept the grant and use it towards design for infrastructure and for electricity
Accept the grant and use it towards design for infrastructure and for electricity
From the minutes
“Mr. Maida moved to accept the grant and use it towards design for infrastructure and for electricity. Mr. Poole seconded the motion. Chairperson Larsen asked for any public comment. Bill Dillon said town should do some grading and draining planning in this. Ms. Kisselgof said we still have Reid Silva on retainer to some of that work. Ms. Kisselgof said she and Fred Khedouri were talking about spending some of the grant on the access road as well. Ms. Kisselgof referred to the almost 1million grant already secured for the infrastructure that expires in June of 2028. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Mr. Carroll and Ms. Kisselgof confirmed they will meet sometime next week (need.” (Motion: Maida, second: Poole)
Declare fill material surplus and to not charge Ms. Flanders and to determine the amount of material at a later time
Declare fill material surplus and to not charge Ms. Flanders and to determine the amount of material at a later time
From the minutes
“Mr. Poole moved to declare fill material surplus and to not charge Ms. Flanders and to determine the amount of material at a later time. Mr. Maida seconded the motion. Mr. Dillion was asked for his thoughts. Mr. Dillion said a lot of clay and not suitable for backfilling. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Mr. Carroll said there are details about the Landfill Road project that need a.” (Motion: Poole, second: Maida)
As property owner (Town of Chilmark) we ask the Frank and the ConCom to put this on pause so he (Mr. Maida) can facilitate a meeting with Debbie and Frank at the sight to start the conversation to a solution
As property owner (Town of Chilmark) we ask the Frank and the ConCom to put this on pause so he (Mr. Maida) can facilitate a meeting with Debbie and Frank at the sight to start the conversation to a solution
From the minutes
“Mr. Maida moved as property owner (Town of Chilmark) we ask the Frank and the ConCom to put this on pause so he (Mr. Maida) can facilitate a meeting with Debbie and Frank at the sight to start the conversation to a solution. Mr. Poole seconded the motion. Mr. Maida said he would work to have the meeting before the next Select Board meeting. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Draft ATM warrant list -use sheet from 2/19/26: Mr. Carroll said not ready toni.” (Motion: Maida, second: Poole)
Approve the MS Bike ride fundraiser event as proposed
Approve the MS Bike ride fundraiser event as proposed
From the minutes
“Mr. Poole move to approve the MS Bike ride fundraiser event as proposed. Mr. Maida seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Preschool septic $15K – ATM Legal opinion: Mr. Poole said we got a letter back.” (Motion: Poole, second: Maida)
Put this to the voters on the warrant. Amount estimated at $16,500.00
Put this to the voters on the warrant. Amount estimated at $16,500.00
Yes: Larsen, PooleNo: Maida
From the minutes
“Mr. Poole moved to put this to the voters on the warrant. Amount estimated at $16,500.00. Mr. Maida seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 2 Ayes, 1 Nay Maida Mr. Poole said money if voted could be available day after town meeting..” (Motion: Poole, second: Maida)
Have Mr. Carroll to talk to Cemetery Commission and ask if this is a reasonable amount (referring to invoices) for what was done, also see if someone was going to make a donation towards it and if not pay for it out of s
Have Mr. Carroll to talk to Cemetery Commission and ask if this is a reasonable amount (referring to invoices) for what was done, also see if someone was going to make a donation towards it and if not pay for it out of snow and ice
From the minutes
“Chairperson Larsen moved to have Mr. Carroll to talk to Cemetery Commission and ask if this is a reasonable amount (referring to invoices) for what was done, also see if someone was going to make a donation towards it and if not pay for it out of snow and ice. Mr. Poole seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Mr. Carroll said you have an Executive Session Meeting coming up so tabling the.” (Motion: Larsen, 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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