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March 27, 2023
6 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Margaret Serpa, Arthur Smadbeck, Michael Donaroma
Absent: None
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Approve removal and replacement by May 31, 2023
Approve removal and replacement by May 31, 2023
From the minutes
“Mr. Smadbeck moved to approve removal and replacement by May 31, 2023. Mr. Donaroma seconded. Unanimous. Ms. Serpa then opened the next item on the agenda which was a public tree hearing at 27 Thayer Street. Present was Mr. Chalker for the applicants. Mr. deBettencourt asked that there be one replacement red maple tree to match the current healthy trees on the proper.” (Motion: Smadbeck, second: Donaroma)
Allow removal of the two declining maple trees and replace with one replacement tree by May 31, 2023. The replacement is a condition of removal
Allow removal of the two declining maple trees and replace with one replacement tree by May 31, 2023. The replacement is a condition of removal
From the minutes
“Mr. Donaroma moved to allow removal of the two declining maple trees and replace with one replacement tree by May 31, 2023. The replacement is a condition of removal. Mr. Smadbeck seconded. Unanimous. Ms. Serpa then opened the next item on the agenda which was a public tree hearing for 41 Clevelandtown Road. Present was Mr. Jay Guest for the applicants. Mr. Donaroma asked Mr. Guest if this application was to remove the two dying leaders and leave the health lea.” (Motion: Donaroma, second: Smadbeck)
Approve the pruning of the birch to remove the two unhealthy leaders leaving the healthy leader that shades the street
Approve the pruning of the birch to remove the two unhealthy leaders leaving the healthy leader that shades the street
From the minutes
“Mr. Donaroma moved to approve the pruning of the birch to remove the two unhealthy leaders leaving the healthy leader that shades the street. Mr. Smadbeck seconded. Unanimous. Ms. Serpa then addressed the next item on the agenda which was the Rainbow Run on May 20th at 9am. .” (Motion: Donaroma, second: Smadbeck)
Rainbow Run on May 20th at 9am — approve the Rainbow Run
Rainbow Run on May 20th at 9am — approve the Rainbow Run
From the minutes
“Mr. Donaroma moved to approve the Rainbow Run. Mr. Smadbeck seconded. Unanimous. Ms. Serpa then addressed the next item on the agenda which was a Permit to Excavate a portion of the Road for Rogers at 49 Road to the Plains. Mr. deBettencourt stated that he has spoken to the applicant and approves. .” (Motion: Donaroma, second: Smadbeck)
Permit to Excavate a portion of the Road for Rogers at 49 Road to the Plains — approve
Permit to Excavate a portion of the Road for Rogers at 49 Road to the Plains — approve
From the minutes
“Mr. Donaroma moved to approve. Ms. Serpa seconded. Unanimous. The Board then approved the following items: Seasonal Liquor License Renewals to open April 1 – Atlantic Fish & Chop House; Rosewater Wine & Spirits; 19 Raw Oyster Bar; Vineyard Golf Club Rosewater Wine & Spirits request to stay open until 12/31 Soigne request to clo.” (Motion: Donaroma, second: Serpa)
Adjourn
Adjourn
From the minutes
“Mr. Smadbeck moved to adjourn. Mr. Donaroma 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 __________________________ Michael J. Donaroma.” (Motion: Smadbeck, 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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