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September 27, 2021
4 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Michael Donaroma, Margaret Serpa
Absent: Arthur Smadbeck
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Approve the removal and replacement of the tree of a species approved of by the Tree Warden with a deadline of November 15, 2021 for replacement
Approve the removal and replacement of the tree of a species approved of by the Tree Warden with a deadline of November 15, 2021 for replacement
From the minutes
“Ms. Serpa moved to approve the removal and replacement of the tree of a species approved of by the Tree Warden with a deadline of November 15, 2021 for replacement. Mr. Donaroma seconded. Unanimous. Mr. Donaroma then addressed the next item on the agenda which was the setting of the Family and Commercial Bay Scallop Seasons. Present was Shellfish Constable and Marine Biologist Paul Bagnall. Mr. Bagnall stated that the following was voted at a duly posted publ.” (Motion: Serpa, second: Donaroma)
Set the Bay Scallop Season as voted by the Shellfish Committee
Set the Bay Scallop Season as voted by the Shellfish Committee
From the minutes
“Ms. Serpa moved to set the Bay Scallop Season as voted by the Shellfish Committee. Mr. Donaroma seconded. Unanimous. They thanked Mr. Bagnall and said they would take his retirement announcement under consideration. The Board then voted to allow outdoor dining through October 31, 2021. Mr. Donaroma then recognized Mr. Dan Doyle from the MV Commission who was present to give an u.” (Motion: Serpa, second: Donaroma)
Vote to certify the adoption of the 2021 MV Hazard Mitigation Plan
Vote to certify the adoption of the 2021 MV Hazard Mitigation Plan
From the minutes
“Ms. Serpa moved to vote to certify the adoption of the 2021 MV Hazard Mitigation Plan. Mr. Donaroma seconded. Unanimous. Mr. Donaroma then recognized Liz Durkee from the MVC who was present to talk about the MV Climate Action Plan. Ms. Durkee stated that the Climate Action Plan is going to be a 20 year comprehensive plan to develop strategies for addressing climate change and the ef.” (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 Michael J. Donaroma, Chairman ___________________________ Margaret E. Serpa __________________________ Arthur Smadbeck.” (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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