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Chilmark Former Select Board member

Marie Larsen

Elected townwide · 3 terms in this record

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Record at a glance · 2025–2026 Board

51 of 51meetings attended (100%) · whole board 100%
248votes cast by name (yes, no or abstain)
2no votes (<1% of votes cast) · whole board <1%
3 of 6split votes where Larsen was in the minority · whole board 33%
2abstained
3terms in this record

On split votes, Larsen voted the same way as…

How these numbers work
  • Counted from the official minutes, for 2025–2026 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
  • Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Larsen as present or absent at the start.
  • Only votes the minutes record member by member are counted. Voice votes and votes given only as a count (for example 6-3 with no names) are not.
  • Percentages are shown only when there are at least 10 meetings or votes to count.
  • A split vote is one where at least one member voted yes and another voted no. “In the minority” means on the side with fewer votes; ties are not counted.
  • “Whole board” combines every member’s record for the same term.

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Attendance

At the start of 51 of 51 Select Board meetings in 2025–2026 Board.

Missed none.

Every meeting (51)

Votes where members disagreed · 2025–2026 Board

Mar 3Put this to the voters on the warrant. Amount…Motion: put this to the voters on the warrant. Amount estimated at…Passed 2–1 · Larsen: Yes

March 3, 2026: Put this to the voters on the warrant. Amount estimated at $16,500.00

ApprovePassed · 2–1

Put this to the voters on the warrant. Amount estimated at $16,500.00

Voted: Yes

Yes: Larsen, PooleNo: Maida

From the minutes

“Mr. Poole moved to put this to the voters on the warrant. Amount estimated at $16,500.00. Mr. Maida seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 2 Ayes, 1 Nay Maida Mr. Poole said money if voted could be available day after town meeting..” (Motion: Poole, second: Maida)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Jan 20Approve covering the shortfallMotion: approve covering the shortfallPassed 2–0 · Larsen: Abstained

January 20, 2026: Approve covering the shortfall

ApprovePassed · 2–0

Approve covering the shortfall

Voted: Abstained

Yes: Maida, PooleAbstained: Larsen

From the minutes

“Mr. Poole moved to approve covering the shortfall. Mr. Maida seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 2 Ayes, 1 abstain (Chairperson Larsen related to employee) Select Board's intention to negotiate.” (Motion: Poole, second: Maida)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Jan 6Deny the Verizon request before us 14 small cells…Motion: deny the Verizon request before us 14 small cells added on…Passed 1–0 · Larsen: Not recorded

January 6, 2026: Deny the Verizon request before us 14 small cells added on Chilmark’s roadways

DenyPassed · 1–0

Deny the Verizon request before us 14 small cells added on Chilmark’s roadways

The minutes record “1 Ayes” but list 3 members present, so individual votes are not shown.

From the minutes

“Mr. Maida moved to deny the Verizon request before us 14 small cells added on Chilmark’s roadways. Mr. Poole seconded the motion for discussion. Mr. Poole said we need to give thought to what denying means. Mr. Poole said strategically motivate the carriers, not sure this is doing what we think it would do. Mr. Petkus recommended we make wireless calls with connecting to your Wi-Fi. Mr. Carroll noted that this … Chilmark. Mr. Carroll said the DAS is old technology. 3 Public Hearing on Verizon Wireless to erect fourteen new small cell facilities on existing Eversource poles on Chilmark Roads Continued… Mr. Carroll said DAS needs to be replaced with similar to what Verizon is proposing. Chairperson asked for a vote on the motion. SO VOTED: 1 Aye Larsen, 2 Nays Maida and Poole. Mr. Poole moved to continue discussion to 1/20/.” (Motion: Maida, second: Poole)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Nov 18Accept 3.31% COLA for FY27Motion: accept 3.31% COLA for FY27Failed 1–2 · Larsen: Yes

November 18, 2025 (Nay meeting): Accept 3.31% COLA for FY27

ApproveFailed · 1–2

Accept 3.31% COLA for FY27

Voted: Yes

Yes: LarsenNo: Maida, Poole

From the minutes

“Chairperson Larsen moved to accept 3.31% COLA for FY27. Mr. Poole seconded. SO VOTED: 2 Nays : Poole, Maida. 1 Aye: Larsen Mr. Poole moved to accept the 3% HRB cola policy p.” (Motion: Larsen, second: Poole)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Nov 18Accept the 3% HRB cola policy provided on town…Motion: accept the 3% HRB cola policy provided on town web pagePassed 2–1 · Larsen: No

November 18, 2025 (Nay meeting): Accept the 3% HRB cola policy provided on town web page

ApprovePassed · 2–1

Accept the 3% HRB cola policy provided on town web page

Voted: No

Yes: Maida, PooleNo: Larsen

From the minutes

“Mr. Poole moved to accept the 3% HRB cola policy provided on town web page. Mr. Maida seconded. SO VOTED: 2 Ayes : Poole, Maida. 1 Nay: Larsen Chairperson Larsen spoke to need to change policy.” (Motion: Poole, second: Maida)

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Sep 2Approve as writtenMotion: approve as writtenPassed 2–0 · Larsen: Yes

September 2, 2025: Approve as written

ApprovePassed · 2–0

Approve as written

Voted: Yes

Yes: Larsen, MaidaAbstained: Poole

From the minutes

“Mr. Maida moved to approve as written. Mr. Poole seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 2 Ayes, 1 Abstain Mr. Poole as he was not present at this meeting Joint FinCom-Select Board draft.” (Motion: Maida, second: Poole)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Sep 2Approve as writtenMotion: approve as writtenPassed 2–0 · Larsen: Yes

September 2, 2025: Approve as written

ApprovePassed · 2–0

Approve as written

Voted: Yes

Yes: Larsen, MaidaAbstained: Poole

From the minutes

“Mr. Maida moved to approve as written. Mr. Poole seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 2 Ayes, 1 Abstain Mr. Poole as he was not present at this meeting Cellphone Service in Chilmark t.” (Motion: Maida, second: Poole)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Sep 2Not share truck with Aquinnah and put Chilmark town…Motion: not share truck with Aquinnah and put Chilmark town seal on…Passed 2–1 · Larsen: No

September 2, 2025: Not share truck with Aquinnah and put Chilmark town seal on it. Mr. Dillon said Chilmark building permit fees are still one of the cheapest in the State. Mr. Petkus…

ApprovePassed · 2–1

Not share truck with Aquinnah and put Chilmark town seal on it. Mr. Dillon said Chilmark building permit fees are still one of the cheapest in the State. Mr. Petkus said he urges not to drift away from agreement with Aquinnah. June 2026 end and 3 months before need to state decision. Mr. Carroll said by January 2026 we need to decide

Voted: No

Yes: Maida, PooleNo: Larsen

From the minutes

“Mr. Maida moved to not share truck with Aquinnah and put Chilmark town seal on it. Mr. Dillon said Chilmark building permit fees are still one of the cheapest in the State. Mr. Petkus said he urges not to drift away from agreement with Aquinnah. June 2026 end and 3 months before need to state decision. Mr. Carroll said by January 2026 we need to decide. Mr. Poole seconded the motion to not share the town truck. SO VOTED: 2 Ayes, 1 Nay Chairperson Larsen.  Building Permit Fee Relief (TABLED until building permit.” (Motion: Maida, second: Poole)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Sep 2Waive fee Trish SpringMotion: waive fee Trish SpringPassed 2–0 · Larsen: Abstained

September 2, 2025: Waive fee Trish Spring

ApprovePassed · 2–0

Waive fee Trish Spring

Voted: Abstained

Yes: Maida, PooleAbstained: Larsen

From the minutes

“Mr. Poole moved waive fee Trish Spring. Mr. Maida seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 2 Ayes, 1 Abstain Marie Larsen. Hunting Policy – over 20 years since adopted. A.) Ask hunters to.” (Motion: Poole, second: Maida)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Aug 5Request Molly Fender Affordable Housing Trust to provide $50K,…Motion: request Molly Fender Affordable Housing Trust to provide $50K, that will…Passed 2–0 · Larsen: Yes

August 5, 2025: Request Molly Fender Affordable Housing Trust to provide $50K, that will trigger freeing up $50K from the grant to move forward with electrical system design and planning for the Peaked…

ApprovePassed · 2–0

Request Molly Fender Affordable Housing Trust to provide $50K, that will trigger freeing up $50K from the grant to move forward with electrical system design and planning for the Peaked Hill Pasture Housing Project. As currently envisioned with nine to ten rental units and four home sites

Voted: Yes

Yes: Larsen, MaidaAbstained: Poole

From the minutes

“Chairperson Larsen moved to request Molly Fender Affordable Housing Trust to provide $50K, that will trigger freeing up $50K from the grant to move forward with electrical system design and planning for the Peaked Hill Pasture Housing Project. As currently envisioned with nine to ten rental units and four home sites. Mr. Maida seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 2 Ayes, 1 Abstain Matt Poole Mr. Carroll said the remaining Peaked hill agenda listed could be sk.” (Motion: Larsen, second: Maida)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Votes with no disagreement (234)

    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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