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April 8, 2026
10 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 all
Approve all
From the minutes
“Mr. Maida moved to approve all. Mr. Poole seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes United Federation of Police Officers' Local 194 - payments to new Police Office.” (Motion: Maida, second: Poole)
Advertise for the open oyster grant. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes
Advertise for the open oyster grant. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes
From the minutes
“Mr. Poole moved to advertise for the open oyster grant. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Constable Scheffer said the oyster market is strong, and it is time to harvest..” (Motion: Poole)
Endorse the increase and extended season recommendations from Constable Scheffer
Endorse the increase and extended season recommendations from Constable Scheffer
From the minutes
“Mr. Maida moved to endorse the increase and extended season recommendations from Constable Scheffer. Mr. Poole seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Constable Scheffer thanked the board. 1 Highway Department – Speed Table: Reque.” (Motion: Maida, second: Poole)
Approve grey/blue dense mix and no lighting for the paths
Approve grey/blue dense mix and no lighting for the paths
From the minutes
“Mr. Maida moved to approve grey/blue dense mix and no lighting for the paths. Mr. Poole seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Recommendation of interim Treasurer on evaluation of Assistant Treasurer: Chair.” (Motion: Maida, second: Poole)
Terminate assistant treasurer Bunker at the close of April 9, 2026
Terminate assistant treasurer Bunker at the close of April 9, 2026
From the minutes
“Mr. Poole moved to terminate assistant treasurer Bunker at the close of April 9, 2026. Mr. Maida seconded the motion. Chairperson Larsen said to Samantha Bunker if want to discuss something now you can. Chairperson Larsen said please know If bring up your records they become public record. Samantha Bunker said she gained knowledge in the role of Assistant Treasurer and thank you for the opportunity. Chairperson Larsen said this is not easy, very glad to hear you speak this way. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes . Harbor: a. Authorize sale of EV by dealer b. input on Cleaning Contract ad? Mr.” (Motion: Poole, second: Maida)
Have dealer keep the harbor EV and sell for the town
Have dealer keep the harbor EV and sell for the town
From the minutes
“Mr. Maida moved to have dealer keep the harbor EV and sell for the town. Mr. Poole seconded the motion and added that would be an estimated $4,200. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes County PAC appointment: Umbrella County agreement PAC needs Chilmark Rep. Mr. C.” (Motion: Maida, second: Poole)
Dispose of TTA surplus as mentioned
Dispose of TTA surplus as mentioned
From the minutes
“Chairperson Larsen moved to dispose of TTA surplus as mentioned. Mr. Poole seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Town cellphones for the Select Board members: Mr. Maida moved to purchaser 3 ce.” (Motion: Larsen, second: Poole)
Purchaser 3 cellphones for select board members
Purchaser 3 cellphones for select board members
From the minutes
“Mr. Maida moved to purchaser 3 cellphones for select board members. Mr. Poole seconded the motion. Mr. Carroll said he will order three I-Phone 16 devises with three cases. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes RISE Engineering – Insulation proposal at Police Station: Mr. Carroll said this.” (Motion: Maida, second: Poole)
Refer to historic commission to begin project
Refer to historic commission to begin project
From the minutes
“Mr. Poole moved to refer to historic commission to begin project. Mr. Maida seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Mr. Poole asked where the funding was coming from. Mr. Carroll said the Green C.” (Motion: Poole, second: Maida)
Approve Possible Dreams Auction at Allen Farm
Approve Possible Dreams Auction at Allen Farm
From the minutes
“Mr. Poole moved to approve Possible Dreams Auction at Allen Farm. Mr. Maida seconded the motion. Sergeant Vieira said we will walk through plan, last year had two detail officers. Chairperson Larsen said ok but, no change from last year and if any change come back to the Select Board. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes American Tower – small call upgrade to local neutral host system: Mr. Carroll s.” (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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