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May 17, 2021
5 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Arthur Smadbeck, Michael Donaroma, Margaret Serpa
Absent: None
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Approve removal of the two trees and replacement by October 31, 2021 with location and species to be determined by the Tree Warden
Approve removal of the two trees and replacement by October 31, 2021 with location and species to be determined by the Tree Warden
Yes: Serpa, SmadbeckMichael Donaroma abstained.
From the minutes
“Ms. Serpa moved to approve removal of the two trees and replacement by October 31, 2021 with location and species to be determined by the Tree Warden. Mr. Smadbeck seconded. Unanimous. Mr. Donaroma then rejoined the meeting. Mr. Smadbeck then opened the next item on the agenda which was a Shade Tree Hearing for 62 S. Water Street. Present was Ms. Bonnie Widdoes, property owner. Ms. Widdoes stated that the Norway Maple was in poor condition and h.” (Motion: Serpa, second: Smadbeck)
Approve removal and replacement with oversight of the Tree Warden by October 31, 2021
Approve removal and replacement with oversight of the Tree Warden by October 31, 2021
From the minutes
“Mr. Donaroma moved to approve removal and replacement with oversight of the Tree Warden by October 31, 2021. Ms. Serpa seconded. Unanimous. Mr. Smadbeck then opened the next item on the agenda which was a Pole Hearing for a small cell facility for Verizon. Present for Verizon was Atty. Dan Klasnick. Mr. Klasnick described the project as a small cell facility on an existing pole. He presented a plan and p.” (Motion: Donaroma, second: Serpa)
Approve the small cell facility
Approve the small cell facility
From the minutes
“Mr. Donaroma moved to approve the small cell facility. Ms. Serpa seconded. Unanimous. The Board then made the following actions on the following items: Approved the Chappy Point to Point Banner on August 29th. Approved the Marathon and ½ Marathon on May 22nd. Approved a Permit to Block the Road for Paul Brewer at 60 Fuller St. Approved a Permit to Blo.” (Motion: Donaroma, second: Serpa)
Cancel
Cancel
From the minutes
“Ms. Serpa moved to cancel. Mr. Donaroma seconded. Unanimous. The Board then approved a Sunday Entertainment, Weekday Entertainment and Common Victualler Licenses for Edgartown Cinemas. Approved a Yard Sale for Shemit at 34 Anthier's Way. Approved a One Day Liquor License for the Firemen's Association. Approved Line Item Tra.” (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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