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May 5, 2026
16 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Jeffrey Maida, Matthew Poole, Rebecca Haag
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
This as the reorganization for the Select Board members
This as the reorganization for the Select Board members
From the minutes
“Ms. Haag moved this as the reorganization for the Select Board members. Mr. Poole seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Minutes of prior meetings: Budget Hearings 1, 2, 3, 4, & 5 April 8, 2026 .” (Motion: Haag, second: Poole)
Approve the budget hearing minutes for meetings 1-5
Approve the budget hearing minutes for meetings 1-5
Yes: Maida, PooleAbstained: Haag
From the minutes
“Mr. Poole moved to approve the budget hearing minutes for meetings 1-5. Chairperson Maida seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 2 Ayes 1 Abstain Haag Mr. Poole moved to approve minutes from select board meeting held 4/8/26..” (Motion: Poole, second: Maida)
Approve minutes from select board meeting held 4/8/26
Approve minutes from select board meeting held 4/8/26
Yes: Maida, PooleAbstained: Haag
From the minutes
“Mr. Poole moved to approve minutes from select board meeting held 4/8/26. Chairperson Maida seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 2 Ayes 1 Abstain Haag Chairperson Maida said the Executive Session minutes from 4/28/26 meeting.” (Motion: Poole, second: Maida)
Appoint Beth Kaeka as Parking Clerk
Appoint Beth Kaeka as Parking Clerk
From the minutes
“Mr. Poole moved to appoint Beth Kaeka as Parking Clerk. Ms. Haag seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Mr. Carroll said we need to circle back and document the funding of the positio.” (Motion: Poole, second: Haag)
Appoint seasonal staffing for harbor list as presented by the Harbormaster
Appoint seasonal staffing for harbor list as presented by the Harbormaster
From the minutes
“Ms. Haag moved to appoint seasonal staffing for harbor list as presented by the Harbormaster. Mr. Poole seconded the motion. Chairperson Maida asked how long Mr. Goff has worked in the harbor. Harbormaster Rossi said he started last year and did an outstanding job for us. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Chairperson Maida said please consider when scheduling to not have both assista.” (Motion: Haag, second: Poole)
Advertise for sail of this vessel
Advertise for sail of this vessel
From the minutes
“Mr. Poole moved to advertise for sail of this vessel. Ms. Haag seconded the motion. Chairperson Maida asked what the process was for the sale. Harbormaster Rossi and Tim Carroll explained auction with minimum bid of $25.00. Harbormaster Rossi said we did pay a company to do a hazard cleanup of the vessel that cost the town about $2,300.00 that was split between the board of health budget and harbor budget. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Chilmark Community Center Advisory Committee: scheduling a "Campus Cleanup Da.” (Motion: Poole, second: Haag)
Approve campus cleanup day as presented
Approve campus cleanup day as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Poole moved to approve campus cleanup day as presented. Ms. Haag seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Tennis Court Maintenance contract - vote to direct Town Administrator to sign.” (Motion: Poole, second: Haag)
Have Town Administrator sign Tennis Court Maintenance contract
Have Town Administrator sign Tennis Court Maintenance contract
From the minutes
“Ms. Haag moved to have Town Administrator sign Tennis Court Maintenance contract. Mr. Poole seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Cape Light Compact (CLC) JPE - Updates to the Third Amended and Restated Joint.” (Motion: Haag, second: Poole)
Approve and not object to the CLC changes to JPA
Approve and not object to the CLC changes to JPA
From the minutes
“Ms. Haag moved to approve and not object to the CLC changes to JPA. Mr. Poole seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Tri Town Ambulance: Vote to direct Town Administrator to sign Business Associ.” (Motion: Haag, second: Poole)
Invite the three qualified building commissioners to special meeting on May 26, 2026 for interviews
Invite the three qualified building commissioners to special meeting on May 26, 2026 for interviews
From the minutes
“Mr. Poole moved to invite the three qualified building commissioners to special meeting on May 26, 2026 for interviews. Ms. Haag seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Mr. Carroll said in the agenda the IMA possible discussion refers to a call fro.” (Motion: Poole, second: Haag)
Advertise for the OPM. Mr. Poole asked if a collaboration or solely Chilmark OPM. Ms. Haag said Chilmark and not collaboration and will be the point person for this to keep it moving forward. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes
Advertise for the OPM. Mr. Poole asked if a collaboration or solely Chilmark OPM. Ms. Haag said Chilmark and not collaboration and will be the point person for this to keep it moving forward. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes
From the minutes
“Mr. Poole moved to advertise for the OPM. Mr. Poole asked if a collaboration or solely Chilmark OPM. Ms. Haag said Chilmark and not collaboration and will be the point person for this to keep it moving forward. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Mr. Modigliani said there has only been a site plan created by our engineer Ree.” (Motion: Poole)
Have Town Administrator Carroll send a letter to the Planning Board getting this process started
Have Town Administrator Carroll send a letter to the Planning Board getting this process started
From the minutes
“Mr. Poole moved to have Town Administrator Carroll send a letter to the Planning Board getting this process started. Ms. Haag seconded. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Mr. Carroll said letter would address 40A section 5. Ms. Haag asked to include.” (Motion: Poole, second: Haag)
The town purchase the dump truck
The town purchase the dump truck
From the minutes
“Ms. Haag moved that the town purchase the dump truck. Mr. Poole seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes 9 Highway Department Continued… 1. North Road line painting request Mr. Brown s.” (Motion: Haag, second: Poole)
Continue this stipend. Chairperson Maida thought $500.00 seemed high for 8 hrs. a month. Mr. Carroll said he was asked to bring this proposal forward to be approved. Mr. Poole asked Mr. Carroll to confirm with Jared that
Continue this stipend. Chairperson Maida thought $500.00 seemed high for 8 hrs. a month. Mr. Carroll said he was asked to bring this proposal forward to be approved. Mr. Poole asked Mr. Carroll to confirm with Jared that this is the service that he actually needs. Mr. Carroll said Jared did send you an email confirming the need. Mr. Carroll said we have been getting this service for 8 weeks. Chairperson Maida said we will pay for the back- service provided but want to confirm what the dollar amount should be. Mr. Carroll said we have gotten our monies worth for the past two months, if you want a better understanding going forward that makes sense. Mr. Poole said he agreed
From the minutes
“Ms. Haag moved to continue this stipend. Chairperson Maida thought $500.00 seemed high for 8 hrs. a month. Mr. Carroll said he was asked to bring this proposal forward to be approved. Mr. Poole asked Mr. Carroll to confirm with Jared that this is the service that he actually needs. Mr. Carroll said Jared did send you an email confirming the need. Mr. Carroll said we have been getting this service for 8 weeks. … Carroll said we have gotten our monies worth for the past two months, if you want a better understanding going forward that makes sense. Mr. Poole said he agreed. Mr. Poole seconded paying the $500.00 per month for March & April. Ms. Haag said the next two months will be determined after Mr. Carroll confirms with Jared. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Lease To Locals - one year contract expiring, interest in extending the contrac.” (Motion: Haag, second: Poole)
Authorize moving this program forward
Authorize moving this program forward
From the minutes
“Mr. Poole moved to authorize moving this program forward. Ms. Haag seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Dukes County Sheriff - Letter regarding regional lockup: Mr. Carroll said basic.” (Motion: Poole, second: Haag)
Adjourn
Adjourn
From the minutes
“Ms. Haag moved to adjourn. Mr. Poole seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes meeting was adjourned. Minutes respectfully submitted by Diana DeBlase. Approve.” (Motion: Haag, 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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