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May 19, 2026
15 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Jeffrey Maida, Matthew Poole
Absent: Rebecca Haag
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Approve the corrected minutes for the February 17, 2026 meeting
Approve the corrected minutes for the February 17, 2026 meeting
From the minutes
“Mr. Poole moved to approve the corrected minutes for the February 17, 2026 meeting. Chairperson Maida seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 2 Ayes, 1 not present Ms. Haag Mr. Poole moved to approve the joint meeting minutes from May 7, 2026..” (Motion: Poole, second: Maida)
Approve the joint meeting minutes from May 7, 2026. Chairperson Maida second the motion. SO VOTED: 2 Ayes, 1 not present
Approve the joint meeting minutes from May 7, 2026. Chairperson Maida second the motion. SO VOTED: 2 Ayes, 1 not present
From the minutes
“Mr. Poole moved to approve the joint meeting minutes from May 7, 2026. Chairperson Maida second the motion. SO VOTED: 2 Ayes, 1 not present Ms. Haag Climate & Energy Committee - MVP 2.0 $50,000 Seed Project Grant alloca.” (Motion: Poole)
Approve the seed project as presented tonight
Approve the seed project as presented tonight
From the minutes
“Mr. Poole moved to approve the seed project as presented tonight. Chairperson Maida seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 2 Ayes, 1 not present Ms. Haag Mr. Lewenberg said this committee (Climate & Energy Committee) has spe.” (Motion: Poole, second: Maida)
Send this back to Planning Board to start the public hearing process
Send this back to Planning Board to start the public hearing process
From the minutes
“Mr. Poole moved to send this back to Planning Board to start the public hearing process. Chairperson Maida seconded. SO VOTED: 2 Ayes, 1 not present Ms. Haag Letter to the Planning Board directing them to initiate a amendment.” (Motion: Poole, second: Maida)
Send this back to Planning Board to start the public hearing process
From the minutes
“Mr. Poole moved to send this back to Planning Board to start the public hearing process. Chairperson Maida seconded. SO VOTED: 2 Ayes, 1 not present Ms. Haag Fishermen's Preservation Trust - Annual event MEET THE FLEET August 6,.” (Motion: Poole, second: Maida)
Approve the Meet the Fleet event in Menemsha
Approve the Meet the Fleet event in Menemsha
From the minutes
“Mr. Poole moved to approve the Meet the Fleet event in Menemsha. Chairperson Maida seconded. SO VOTED: 2 Ayes, 1 not present Ms. Haag Fire Department Back Yard Bash - Chilmark Firemen's Association Augu.” (Motion: Poole, second: Maida)
Approve road use and race for August 8, 2026
Approve road use and race for August 8, 2026
From the minutes
“Mr. Poole moved to approve road use and race for August 8, 2026. Chairperson Maida seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 2 Ayes, 1 not present Ms. Haag Harbor Advisory Committee - possible proposed regulation changes for p.” (Motion: Poole, second: Maida)
Advertise these both for a public hearing to be held at the Select Board June 16, 2026 meeting
Advertise these both for a public hearing to be held at the Select Board June 16, 2026 meeting
From the minutes
“Mr. Poole moved to advertise these both for a public hearing to be held at the Select Board June 16, 2026 meeting. Chairperson Maida seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 2 Ayes, 1 not present Ms. Haag Harbormaster Rossi asked if anything needed to be done with the Dredgi.” (Motion: Poole, second: Maida)
Appoint beach staff as presented
Appoint beach staff as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Poole moved to appoint beach staff as presented. Chairperson Maida seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 2 Ayes, 1 not present Ms. Haag 4 Annual Appointments to town boards, committees, and commissions: Mr..” (Motion: Poole, second: Maida)
Appoint Ms. Divoll Chilmark representative on the County Umbrella Board
Appoint Ms. Divoll Chilmark representative on the County Umbrella Board
From the minutes
“Mr. Poole moved to appoint Ms. Divoll Chilmark representative on the County Umbrella Board. Chairperson Maida seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 2 Ayes, 1 not present Ms. Haag Select Board assignments: Review of list, table vote to next meeting,.” (Motion: Poole, second: Maida)
Appoint Matt Poole to the Tri Town Ambulance Committee
Appoint Matt Poole to the Tri Town Ambulance Committee
From the minutes
“Chairperson Maida moved to appoint Matt Poole to the Tri Town Ambulance Committee. Mr. Poole seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 2 Ayes, 1 not present Ms. Haag MV Wind - update on meeting with island towns: Mr. Carroll reported th.” (Motion: Maida, second: Poole)
Have Tim Carroll draft letter of support from the select board
Have Tim Carroll draft letter of support from the select board
From the minutes
“Mr. Poole moved to have Tim Carroll draft letter of support from the select board. Chairperson Maida seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 2 Ayes, 1 not present Ms. Haag MV Shellfish Group (MVSG) - request for partial payment under warrant.” (Motion: Poole, second: Maida)
Pay Chilmark’s portion $3,898.32 to the MVSG
Pay Chilmark’s portion $3,898.32 to the MVSG
From the minutes
“Mr. Poole moved to pay Chilmark’s portion $3,898.32 to the MVSG. Chairperson Maida seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 2 Ayes, 1 not present Ms. Haag Board of Health - PFAS testing second week in June: Chairperson Maida.” (Motion: Poole, second: Maida)
Approve the new form
Approve the new form
From the minutes
“Mr. Poole moved to approve the new form. Chairperson Maida seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 2 Ayes, 1 not present Ms. Haag MV Commission – MV & ACK Transfer Fee Report Public Hearing on Chi.” (Motion: Poole, second: Maida)
Have Mr. Carroll (Town Administrator) modify the template to represent Chilmark and send on select board behalf
Have Mr. Carroll (Town Administrator) modify the template to represent Chilmark and send on select board behalf
From the minutes
“Mr. Poole moved to have Mr. Carroll (Town Administrator) modify the template to represent Chilmark and send on select board behalf. Chairperson Maida seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 2 Ayes, 1 not present Ms. Haag Up Island Council On Aging - Strategic Plan: no action taken. Mr. Carr.” (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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