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April 5, 2021
5 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Arthur Smadbeck, Michael Donaroma, Margaret Serpa
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
New Commercial Marine License for Alewife Charters to provide catered dinner cruises — approve the new license
New Commercial Marine License for Alewife Charters to provide catered dinner cruises — approve the new license
Yes: Serpa, SmadbeckMichael Donaroma abstained.
From the minutes
“Mr. Donaroma moved to approve the new license. Ms. Serpa seconded. Unanimous. Mr. Smadbeck then opened the next item on the agenda which was a Shade Tree Hearing for 53 S. Water Street. Mr. Donaroma abstained from participating. Presenting was Ms. Cammie Naylor. Also present was Tree Warden Allan deBettencourt. Ms. Naylor stated that the tree .” (Motion: Donaroma, second: Serpa)
Excavation Permit for Farrissey at 88 S — approve
Excavation Permit for Farrissey at 88 S — approve
From the minutes
“Mr. Donaroma moved to approve. Ms. Serpa seconded. Unanimous. Mr. Smadbeck then addressed the second Excavation Permit application from Farrissey. This one was located at 27 Plantingfield Way. Mr. deBettencourt stated that he approves of the project. .” (Motion: Donaroma, second: Serpa)
Approve the application
Approve the application
From the minutes
“Mr. Donaroma moved to approve the application. Ms. Serpa seconded. Unanimous. Mr. Smadbeck then stated they needed to set a public hearing for Vintage MV for change of ownership on their liquor license. .” (Motion: Donaroma, second: Serpa)
Set the hearing for April 26, 2021 at 4:00pm
Set the hearing for April 26, 2021 at 4:00pm
From the minutes
“Ms. Serpa moved to set the hearing for April 26, 2021 at 4:00pm. Mr. Donaroma seconded. Unanimous. The Board then made the following actions on the following items: Referred a dangerous dog complaint to the Animal Control Officer for investigation. Approved the Annual and Special Town Meeting Warrants for May 22nd. Approved two Subordinations of Mortgage for Af.” (Motion: Serpa, second: Donaroma)
Adjourn
Adjourn
From the minutes
“Ms. Serpa moved to adjourn. Mr. Donaroma seconded. The Board did a rollcall vote and all voted Aye. Unanimous Respectfully submitted, Approved: Kristy Rose __________________________ Administrative Assistant Arthur Smadbeck, Chairman ___________________________ Michael J. Donaroma __________________________ Margaret E. Serpa.” (Motion: Serpa, second: Donaroma)
From the Edgartown Selectboard’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. Photos: The Martha’s Vineyard Times: Arthur Smadbeck (file photo), Alex Morrison (election day, April 2025, Nicholas Vukota), Margaret Serpa (March 2026, Nicholas Vukota). Julia Tarka: Jeanna Shepard, Vineyard Gazette (April 2026).
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