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March 17, 2026
9 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Marie Larsen, Jeffrey Maida, Matthew Poole
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve Sunday April 5 event as described. Mr., Poole noted subject to approval by police on traffic & parking plans
Approve Sunday April 5 event as described. Mr., Poole noted subject to approval by police on traffic & parking plans
From the minutes
“Mr. Maida moved to approve Sunday April 5 event as described. Mr., Poole noted subject to approval by police on traffic & parking plans. Mr. Poole seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes • To sell in Menemsha – Chilmark Fire Department T-Shirts, hats, sweatshirts, p.” (Motion: Maida, second: Poole)
Approve the Chilmark volunteer firefighter association sell items as described but check designated area with Harbormaster and Menemsha Texaco, also with no tent or fire apparatus, but ATV OK
Approve the Chilmark volunteer firefighter association sell items as described but check designated area with Harbormaster and Menemsha Texaco, also with no tent or fire apparatus, but ATV OK
From the minutes
“Mr. Maida moved to approve the Chilmark volunteer firefighter association sell items as described but check designated area with Harbormaster and Menemsha Texaco, also with no tent or fire apparatus, but ATV OK. Mr. Poole seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes • Final ask is for an Open House at the new Fire Station to meet and greet and.” (Motion: Maida, second: Poole)
Event with adjusted time and conditions discussed
Event with adjusted time and conditions discussed
From the minutes
“Mr. Poole move event with adjusted time and conditions discussed. Mr. Maida seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes . Mr. Maida asked if they were still doing backyard bash. Ms. Maciel said yes we.” (Motion: Poole, second: Maida)
Approve requested CCC use for school as described
Approve requested CCC use for school as described
From the minutes
“Mr. Maida moved to approve requested CCC use for school as described. Mr. Poole seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Preschool – Path and lighting plan: Mr. Poole noted there were no representativ.” (Motion: Maida, second: Poole)
Approve the use and waive the rental fee
Approve the use and waive the rental fee
From the minutes
“Mr. Poole moved to approve the use and waive the rental fee. Mr. Maida seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Building Inspector: Advertisement/position vacancy notice Friday March 13, adve.” (Motion: Poole, second: Maida)
Nominate Chris Murphy as town’s Animal Inspector
Nominate Chris Murphy as town’s Animal Inspector
From the minutes
“Mr. Poole moved to nominate Chris Murphy as town’s Animal Inspector. Mr. Maida seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Mass DOT: Allocation of $112,670.33 in FY27 Chapter 90 funding MassDOT bala.” (Motion: Poole, second: Maida)
Renew
Renew
From the minutes
“Chairperson Larsen moved to renew. Mr. Maida seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Correspondence from the state Office of Campaign and Finance regarding ballot q.” (Motion: Larsen, second: Maida)
Accept donation
Accept donation
From the minutes
“Mr. Poole moved to accept donation. Mr. Maida seconded. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Vineyard Gazette reporter Hayley Sandlow asked if select board had any comment.” (Motion: Poole, second: Maida)
Adjourn
Adjourn
From the minutes
“Mr. Maida moved to adjourn. Mr. Poole seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Minutes respectfully submitted by Diana DeBlase Approved 04/08/2026 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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