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December 13, 2021
5 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Michael Donaroma, Margaret Serpa, Arthur Smadbeck
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Alan Strahler, Chair of the Energy Committee — approve
Alan Strahler, Chair of the Energy Committee — approve
From the minutes
“Mr. Smadbeck moved to approve. Ms. Serpa seconded. Unanimous. Mr. Donaroma then addressed the next item on the agenda which was a change of name for the Manager of Alchemy. Present was Atty. Rob Moriarty. Atty. Moriarty stated that the manager was married and her last name changes. Nothing else was changing. .” (Motion: Smadbeck, second: Serpa)
Change of name for the Manager of Alchemy — approve
Change of name for the Manager of Alchemy — approve
Yes: Serpa, SmadbeckMichael Donaroma abstained.
From the minutes
“Ms. Serpa moved to approve. Mr. Smadbeck seconded. Unanimous. The Board then approved the following Liquor License Renewals (Mr. Donaroma abstained on Bad Martha's): Alchemy, Als, Bad Marthas, Edgartown Diner, Edgartown Meat & Fish, Edgartown Reading Room, Edgartown Yacht Club, Harborview Hotel, Kelley House, MV Wine & Spiri.” (Motion: Serpa, second: Smadbeck)
Excavation Permit for Farrissey Telecom at 10 Tilton Way — approve
Excavation Permit for Farrissey Telecom at 10 Tilton Way — approve
From the minutes
“Mr. Smadbeck moved to approve. Ms. Serpa seconded. Unanimous. Mr. Donaroma then opened the next item which was an Excavation Permit for Fenner Construction at 31 N. Summer St. Mr. deBettencourt stated that he had reviewed the application and approved. .” (Motion: Smadbeck, second: Serpa)
Excavation Permit for Fenner Construction at 31 N — approve
Excavation Permit for Fenner Construction at 31 N — approve
From the minutes
“Mr. Smadbeck moved to approve. Ms. Serpa seconded. Unanimous. The Board then approved the following items: Commitments and an Abatement for the Harbormaster. Sunday Entertainment License Renewals – Town Bar & Grill; Sharky's Cantina; Bad Martha's Farmers Brewery; Rockfish; Wharf Pub & Restaurant; Edgartown Yacht Club (Mr. Donar.” (Motion: Smadbeck, second: Serpa)
Adjourn
Adjourn
Yes: Serpa, SmadbeckMichael Donaroma abstained.
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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