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Chilmark Former Select Board member

Marie Larsen

Elected townwide · 3 terms in this record

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Election Day · Tuesday, Nov 3

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Record at a glance · 2024–2025 Board

35 of 35meetings attended (100%) · whole board 97%
229votes cast by name (yes, no or abstain)
0no votes (0% of votes cast) · whole board 1%
0 of 8split votes where Larsen was in the minority · whole board 33%
1abstained
3terms in this record

On split votes, Larsen voted the same way as…

How these numbers work
  • Counted from the official minutes, for 2024–2025 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.

These numbers describe the record; they are not a grade. A no vote, an abstention or a minority vote is neither good nor bad. MassVoter never rates officials.

Attendance

At the start of 35 of 35 Select Board meetings in 2024–2025 Board.

Missed none.

Every meeting (35)

Votes where members disagreed · 2024–2025 Board

Apr 15Increase the grades of Deputy Chief and ParamedicsMotion: increase the grades of Deputy Chief and ParamedicsPassed 2–1 · Larsen: Yes

April 15, 2025: Increase the grades of Deputy Chief and Paramedics

ApprovePassed · 2–1

Increase the grades of Deputy Chief and Paramedics

Voted: Yes

Yes: Larsen, MalkinNo: Maida

From the minutes

“Ms. Larsen moved to increase the grades of Deputy Chief and Paramedics. Mr. Maida seconded the motion. Chairperson Malkin asked if there was any discussion. Chief Retmier asked to go retro to when all were moved. Mr. Leopold said that was intent of HRB to do so. Ms. Larsen added to motion retro to July 1, 2025. SO VOTED: 2 Ayes 1 Nay , Mr. Maida. 2 HRB- recommendation (4/14/25) Step of new hire:  Department head.” (Motion: Larsen, second: Maida)

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

Dec 17Her original motion with the grandfathering amendmentMotion: her original motion with the grandfathering amendmentPassed 2–1 · Larsen: Yes

December 17, 2024: Her original motion with the grandfathering amendment

ApprovePassed · 2–1

Her original motion with the grandfathering amendment

Voted: Yes

Yes: Larsen, MalkinNo: Maida

From the minutes

“Ms. Larsen moved her original motion with the grandfathering amendment; Chairperson Malkin seconded the amended motion. SO VOTED 2 Ayes, 1 Nay Jeffrey Maida. Mr. Carroll said in the future once we have the specific wording.” (Motion: Larsen, second: Malkin)

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

Nov 20Move forward with Harbormaster’s decision on allowing 39-footer and…Motion: move forward with Harbormaster’s decision on allowing 39-footer and adding following…Passed 2–1 · Larsen: Yes

November 20, 2024: Move forward with Harbormaster’s decision on allowing 39-footer and adding following conditions;  Motors down while not in use and allowed to be up to clean and maintain engines while…

ApprovePassed · 2–1

Move forward with Harbormaster’s decision on allowing 39-footer and adding following conditions;  Motors down while not in use and allowed to be up to clean and maintain engines while the captain is on board.  No anchor extending beyond the bow.  There will be additional fendering. Ms. Clark voiced concerns that these conditions where only being applied to her and her boat. Chairperson Malkin said these are conditions imposed on a particular slip, for a particular vessel

Voted: Yes

Yes: Larsen, MalkinNo: Maida

From the minutes

“Ms. Larsen moved to move forward with Harbormaster’s decision on allowing 39-footer and adding following conditions;  Motors down while not in use and allowed to be up to clean and maintain engines while the captain is on board.  No anchor extending beyond the bow.  There will be additional fendering. Ms. Clark voiced concerns that these conditions where only being applied to her and her boat. Chairperson Malkin said these are conditions imposed on a particular slip, for a particular vessel. Mr. Maida seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 2 Ayes, 1 Nay Jeffrey Maida Preschool - plan for sidewalk & dedicated parking area at Communi.” (Motion: Larsen, second: Maida)

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

Nov 12Approve 8% increase to the voted wage scale. Chairperson…Motion: approve 8% increase to the voted wage scale. Chairperson Malkin said…Passed 2–1 · Larsen: Yes

November 12, 2024: Approve 8% increase to the voted wage scale. Chairperson Malkin said he assumes would be applied retroactively to start of FY25. SO VOTED: 2 Ayes, 1 Nay

ApprovePassed · 2–1

Approve 8% increase to the voted wage scale. Chairperson Malkin said he assumes would be applied retroactively to start of FY25. SO VOTED: 2 Ayes, 1 Nay

Voted: Yes

Yes: Larsen, MalkinNo: Maida

From the minutes

“Ms. Larsen moved to approve 8% increase to the voted wage scale. Chairperson Malkin said he assumes would be applied retroactively to start of FY25. SO VOTED: 2 Ayes, 1 Nay Mr. Maida. 4 Mr. Carroll said the Treasurer needs to have information for the r.” (Motion: Larsen)

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

Oct 15We declare it would not have an impact. Read…Motion: we declare it would not have an impact. Read aloud paragraph…Passed 2–0 · Larsen: Not recorded

October 15, 2024 (Joint meeting): We declare it would not have an impact. Read aloud paragraph about disclosures for the three members

ApprovePassed · 2–0

We declare it would not have an impact. Read aloud paragraph about disclosures for the three members

The minutes record “2 Ayes” but list 3 members present, so individual votes are not shown.

From the minutes

“Ms. Larsen moved we declare it would not have an impact. Read aloud paragraph about disclosures for the three members. Mr. Maida seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 2 Ayes , 1 recused James Malkin Library ‐ Appointment of Lynne McCormack as Adult Progr.” (Motion: Larsen, second: Maida)

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Sep 24Purchase the Solar PV array at the Chilmark Landfill.…Motion: purchase the Solar PV array at the Chilmark Landfill. In addition,…Passed 2–1 · Larsen: Yes

September 24, 2024: Purchase the Solar PV array at the Chilmark Landfill. In addition, accepting the offer of deferred rent with Vineyard Power ‐ Solar

ApprovePassed · 2–1

Purchase the Solar PV array at the Chilmark Landfill. In addition, accepting the offer of deferred rent with Vineyard Power ‐ Solar

Voted: Yes

Yes: Larsen, MalkinNo: Maida

From the minutes

“Ms. Larsen moved to purchase the Solar PV array at the Chilmark Landfill. In addition, accepting the offer of deferred rent with Vineyard Power ‐ Solar. Chairperson Malkin seconded the motion. With no additional comments from the public Chair Malkin called for a vote. SO VOTED: 2 Ayes, 1 Nay Jeffrey Maida. Shellfish Constable: Shellfish Constable Isaiah Scheffer gave a.” (Motion: Larsen, second: Malkin)

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

Aug 20Accept request as presented and appoint Mr. Crocker through…Motion: accept request as presented and appoint Mr. Crocker through end of…Passed 2–1 · Larsen: Yes

August 20, 2024: Accept request as presented and appoint Mr. Crocker through end of Labor Day 2024. Chair Malkin said appointed as Assistant Wharfinger with understanding he will be doing traffic control

AppointPassed · 2–1

Accept request as presented and appoint Mr. Crocker through end of Labor Day 2024. Chair Malkin said appointed as Assistant Wharfinger with understanding he will be doing traffic control

Voted: Yes

Yes: Larsen, MalkinNo: Maida

From the minutes

“Ms. Larsen moved to accept request as presented and appoint Mr. Crocker through end of Labor Day 2024. Chair Malkin said appointed as Assistant Wharfinger with understanding he will be doing traffic control. Mr. Malkin seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 2 Ayes, 1 Nay Mr. Maida. Board of Health ‐ Island MOU Opioid Abatement Funds, request to vote.” (Motion: Larsen, second: Malkin)

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

Aug 6Approve as writtenMotion: approve as writtenPassed 2–0 · Larsen: Yes

August 6, 2024: Approve as written

ApprovePassed · 2–0

Approve as written

Voted: Yes

Yes: Larsen, MalkinAbstained: Maida

From the minutes

“Ms. Larsen moved to approve as written. Chair Malkin seconded the motion. Mr. Maida abstained SO VOTED: 2 Ayes, 1 Abstain . Building Inspector – Review of MVC Checklist he uses: Chairperson Malkin said.” (Motion: Larsen, second: Malkin)

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

Jun 4Approve both sets of minutesMotion: approve both sets of minutesPassed 2–0 · Larsen: Yes

June 4, 2024: Approve both sets of minutes

Approve minutesPassed · 2–0

Approve both sets of minutes

Voted: Yes

Yes: Larsen, MalkinAbstained: Maida

From the minutes

“Ms. Larsen moved to approve both sets of minutes. Chair Malkin seconded the motion. Voted separately. Minutes from 4/2/24: SO VOTED: 2 Ayes 1 abstain Mr. Maida Minutes from 5/8/24: SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Planning Board appointments: Ms.” (Motion: Larsen, second: Malkin)

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

Jun 4Send Planning Board message to start the process to…Motion: send Planning Board message to start the process to amend Zoning…Passed 2–1 · Larsen: Yes

June 4, 2024: Send Planning Board message to start the process to amend Zoning Bylaw section 6.10.A2 specifically for Town Owned Land Only to increase density to one rental unit per acre

ApprovePassed · 2–1

Send Planning Board message to start the process to amend Zoning Bylaw section 6.10.A2 specifically for Town Owned Land Only to increase density to one rental unit per acre

Voted: Yes

Yes: Larsen, MalkinNo: Maida

From the minutes

“Ms. Larsen moved to send Planning Board message to start the process to amend Zoning Bylaw section 6.10.A2 specifically for Town Owned Land Only to increase density to one rental unit per acre. Chair Malkin seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 2 Ayes, 1 Nay Jeffrey Maida Beach Department‐ Appointments: Mr. Carroll referred to the poste.” (Motion: Larsen, second: Malkin)

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

Votes with no disagreement (217)

    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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