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September 5, 2023
4 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Arthur Smadbeck, Michael Donaroma, Margaret Serpa
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the annual request
Approve the annual request
From the minutes
“Ms. Serpa moved to approve the annual request. Mr. Donaroma seconded. Unanimous. Mr. Smadbeck then addressed the next item which was the appointment and rates for the Seasonal Dredge Crew. He saw that everyone was returning from the previous year and read the list: Greg Bettencourt, Foreman; Donald Benefit, Operator; Peter Jackson Sr., Anchorm.” (Motion: Serpa, second: Donaroma)
Appoint the crew and approve the rates
Appoint the crew and approve the rates
From the minutes
“Ms. Serpa moved to appoint the crew and approve the rates. Mr. Donaroma seconded. Unanimous. Mr. Smadbeck then opened the next item on the agenda which was a license for underground storage of over 2,000 gallons of propane for 16 Bayside North. The application for 2 – 2,000 gal. tanks had been signed and the plan stamped by the Fire Chief. .” (Motion: Serpa, second: Donaroma)
Approve the license. Mr. Donaroma remarked how that was a lot of propane, but it's also a very large property
Approve the license. Mr. Donaroma remarked how that was a lot of propane, but it's also a very large property
From the minutes
“Ms. Serpa moved to approve the license. Mr. Donaroma remarked how that was a lot of propane, but it's also a very large property. He seconded. Unanimous. The Board then approved the following items: To suspend the “cut line” at the Chappy Ferry from 10/15 until the second boat returns from it's annual service. Except for the following: EMS, School Vehicles, VNA, USPS, UPS, and Fedex. The Minutes of August 14th and 28th. The .” (Motion: Serpa)
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 Arthur Smadbeck, Chairman __________________________ Michael J. Donaroma __________________________ Margaret E. Serpa .” (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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