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May 23, 2022
4 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Margaret Serpa, Arthur Smadbeck
Absent: Michael Donaroma
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To set a commercial softshell clam season in the Great Pond — approve
To set a commercial softshell clam season in the Great Pond — approve
From the minutes
“Mr. Smadbeck moved to approve. Ms. Serpa seconded. Unanimous. Ms. Serpa then recognized Rob Robinson who was present for a Block a Public Way Permit. Mr. Robinson stated that the side of the road would be occasionally blocked while the cement trucks were going in and out for one day at 88 N. Water Street. The Highway Superinten.” (Motion: Smadbeck, second: Serpa)
Approve with the police detail
Approve with the police detail
From the minutes
“Mr. Smadbeck moved to approve with the police detail. Ms. Serpa seconded. Unanimous. As an emergency request the Board then addressed a Block the Sidewalk Permit for Mr. Brook Katzen in front of Mad Martha's. Mr. Katzen stated that the new façade needed to be painted and he understood it was after the deadline, but would like it nice for the summer a.” (Motion: Smadbeck, second: Serpa)
Approve
Approve
From the minutes
“Mr. Smadbeck moved to approve. Ms. Serpa seconded. Unanimous. The Board then made the following decisions on the following items: Approved a One Day Liquor License for the Firemen's Association on 5/29. Approved two Harbormaster Commitments. Approved the minutes of May 9th and 16th. Approved the weekly bill and payroll warrants.” (Motion: Smadbeck, second: Serpa)
Adjourn
Adjourn
From the minutes
“Mr. Smadbeck moved to adjourn. Ms. Serpa seconded. The Board did a rollcall vote and all voted Aye. Unanimous Respectfully submitted, Approved: Kristy Rose __________________________ Administrative Assistant Margaret E. Serpa, Chairman ___________________________ Arthur Smadbeck __________not present________ Michael J. Donaroma.” (Motion: Smadbeck, second: Serpa)
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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