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April 21, 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 and
Approve and
From the minutes
“Mr. Maida moved to approve and Mr. Poole seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Housing Production Plan a) Planning Board memo b) Housing Committee request MV.” (Motion: Maida, second: Poole)
Adopt the plan and direct the town administrator to file it with the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities for approval
Adopt the plan and direct the town administrator to file it with the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities for approval
From the minutes
“Mr. Maida moved to adopt the plan and direct the town administrator to file it with the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities for approval. Mr. Poole seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Ms. Silber said minutes from this meeting will be necessary to move forward. Ms.” (Motion: Maida, second: Poole)
Sign lease as presented tonight
Sign lease as presented tonight
From the minutes
“Mr. Poole moved to sign lease as presented tonight. Mr. Maida seconded the motion. Chairperson Larsen asked for discussion on the motion. Mr. Poole asked to see where summer use agreement was printed in this lease as did not see it here like he could in the electronic version. Ms. Grundman noted the Town Administrator wanted it organized a certain way and said can be found after the plan. Chairperson Larsen found this item Mr. Poole was looking for and showed both Mr. Poole and Mr. Maida. Mr. Carroll said for the minutes if the printed lease you have in your hand is identical to the electronic version you all received last week you move 1 to approve. With no further requests for discussion. Select Board called their vote on the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes . b) sign lease x 2 Town Administrator Carroll directed the Select Board members.” (Motion: Poole, second: Maida)
Deny the request from Jaden Lundgren seeking to operate a food delivery business in Menemsha
Deny the request from Jaden Lundgren seeking to operate a food delivery business in Menemsha
From the minutes
“Mr. Maida moved to deny the request from Jaden Lundgren seeking to operate a food delivery business in Menemsha. Mr. Poole seconded the motion. After additional discussion Chairperson asked for vote. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes . Human Resources Board a) Animals in the Workplace policy b) Election of employ.” (Motion: Maida, second: Poole)
Adopt the Animals in the Workplace policy presented to us tonight from the Human Resource Board
Adopt the Animals in the Workplace policy presented to us tonight from the Human Resource Board
From the minutes
“Mr. Maida moved to adopt the Animals in the Workplace policy presented to us tonight from the Human Resource Board. Mr. Poole seconded the motion. Chairperson Larsen asked for any discussion. Mr. Poole said request to HRB forward the procedures to us when they settle them for review. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Chairperson Larsen asked what we are to do with the election of employee member.” (Motion: Maida, second: Poole)
Approve contract. Mr. Poole said its important for the Facilities Manager to work closely with the contractor during this work
Approve contract. Mr. Poole said its important for the Facilities Manager to work closely with the contractor during this work
From the minutes
“Mr. Poole moved to approve contract. Mr. Poole said its important for the Facilities Manager to work closely with the contractor during this work. Mr. Maida seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes MassEVIP - state grant requesting work schedule to extend the grant that expire.” (Motion: Poole, second: Maida)
Authorize acceptance of this donation to the fire department
Authorize acceptance of this donation to the fire department
From the minutes
“Mr. Poole moved to authorize acceptance of this donation to the fire department. Mr. Maida seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Peaked Hill Pastures Affordable Housing - Advertisement for OPM: Chairperson La.” (Motion: Poole, second: Maida)
Advertise for an OPM for the complete project
Advertise for an OPM for the complete project
From the minutes
“Mr. Poole moved to advertise for an OPM for the complete project. Mr. Maida seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes 4 Town Administrator a) updates b) contract negotiation, Possible Executive Ses.” (Motion: Poole, second: Maida)
Motion (wording not clear in the minutes)
From the minutes
“Chairperson Larsen moved. Mr. Poole seconded. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes PUBLIC HEARING 6:15 PM – The Four "Prop 2 1/2" Override questions on the ATE ba.” (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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