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August 30, 2021
8 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Michael Donaroma, Margaret Serpa, Arthur Smadbeck
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Bass in the Grass event in the Minipark — approve
Bass in the Grass event in the Minipark — approve
From the minutes
“Ms. Serpa moved to approve. Mr. Smadbeck seconded. Unanimous. Mr. Donaroma then addressed the next item on the agenda which was the annual maintenance and inspection of the Chappy Ferry's and the need to close the “cut” line. Present were Peter Wells and Sally Snipes, owners of the ferry. Mr. Wells stated that the larger fer.” (Motion: Serpa, second: Smadbeck)
Annual maintenance and inspection of the Chappy Ferry's and the need to close the “cut” line — approve
Annual maintenance and inspection of the Chappy Ferry's and the need to close the “cut” line — approve
From the minutes
“Ms. Serpa moved to approve. Mr. Smadbeck seconded. Unanimous. Mr. Donaroma then moved on to the next item. Vineyard Power made a presentation on the Community Benefit Contract. The Board voted to appoint Alan Strahler as the Town Representative to the Committee and to write a letter of support for the project. .” (Motion: Serpa, second: Smadbeck)
Approve
Approve
From the minutes
“Mr. Smadbeck moved to approve. Ms. Serpa seconded. Unanimous. Mr. Donaroma then addressed the next item which was an application from Squash Meadow Construction to create a curb cut at 60 Curtis Ln. and a permit to block a portion of the road while the prefabricated house was placed. Present was Matt Gongola for Squash Meadow. .” (Motion: Smadbeck, second: Serpa)
Approve the curbcut and blocking the road
Approve the curbcut and blocking the road
From the minutes
“Ms. Serpa moved to approve the curbcut and blocking the road. Mr. Smadbeck seconded. Unanimous. Mr. Donaroma then addressed an application from Squash Meadow to block a portion of the road at 50 Curtis Ln to also install a prefabricated house. .” (Motion: Serpa, second: Smadbeck)
Approve
Approve
From the minutes
“Ms. Serpa moved to approve. Mr. Smadbeck seconded. Unanimous. Mr. Donaroma then addressed an Excavation Permit for Evergreen Landscape at 74 S. Summer Street. Highway Superintendent Alan deBettencourt was present. Mr. deBettencourt stated that he has reviewed the application. The police are requiring a detail. .” (Motion: Serpa, second: Smadbeck)
Approve with the requirement of a Police detail
Approve with the requirement of a Police detail
From the minutes
“Ms. Serpa moved to approve with the requirement of a Police detail. Mr. Smadbeck seconded. Unanimous. Mr. Donaroma then addressed the next item which was the annual request for parking spots for parking the prize for the MV Bass & Bluefish Derby. Present was Derby Chair Joe ElDiery. Mr. El Diery stated that they will have a prize boat this year like the previous y.” (Motion: Serpa, second: Smadbeck)
Annual request for parking spots for parking the prize for the MV Bass & Bluefish Derby — approve
Annual request for parking spots for parking the prize for the MV Bass & Bluefish Derby — approve
From the minutes
“Ms. Serpa moved to approve. Mr. Smadbeck seconded. Unanimous. The Board then approved the following items: Yard Sales for Julia Tarka and Ruth Montalco. Harbormaster warrants. A Travel Voucher for the Police Department. The Minutes of 8/2 & 8/16. The weekly bill and payroll warrants. The Board appointed Juliet Mulinare to th.” (Motion: Serpa, second: Smadbeck)
Adjourn
Adjourn
From the minutes
“Ms. Serpa moved to adjourn. Mr. Smadbeck seconded. The Board did a rollcall vote and all voted Aye. Unanimous Respectfully submitted, Approved: Kristy Rose __________________________ Administrative Assistant Michael J. Donaroma, Chairman ___________________________ Margaret E. Serpa __________________________ Arthur Smadbeck.” (Motion: Serpa, second: Smadbeck)
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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