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April 22, 2024
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
Deny the application for removal and support selective crown thinning by a certified arborist
Deny the application for removal and support selective crown thinning by a certified arborist
From the minutes
“Ms. Serpa moved to deny the application for removal and support selective crown thinning by a certified arborist. Mr. Smadbeck seconded. Unanimous. Mr. Donaroma then opened the next item on the agenda which was a public hearing on the possibility of extending seasonal liquor licenses through December. Present was Jay Kuss, General Manager of Alchemy and about 12 of his year round staff. Mr. Donaroma noted tha.” (Motion: Serpa, second: Smadbeck)
Allow any requests from Seasonal License Holders through Christmas in Edgartown or December 15th. Requests to stay open after that date must be submitted in writing in the amount of time required for notification and will be considered on a case by case basis
Allow any requests from Seasonal License Holders through Christmas in Edgartown or December 15th. Requests to stay open after that date must be submitted in writing in the amount of time required for notification and will be considered on a case by case basis
From the minutes
“Mr. Smadbeck moved to allow any requests from Seasonal License Holders through Christmas in Edgartown or December 15th. Requests to stay open after that date must be submitted in writing in the amount of time required for notification and will be considered on a case by case basis. Ms. Serpa seconded. Unanimous. Mr. Donaroma then moved on to the next item which was a request from the Chappy Ferry to block portions of the lot at Chappy Point and do some repairs to the ramp. Present were ferry owners Peter Wells and Sally Snipes. Mr. Wells stated that they are planning on repl.” (Motion: Smadbeck, second: Serpa)
Approve
Approve
From the minutes
“Ms. Serpa moved to approve. Mr. Smadbeck seconded. Unanimous. The Board then approved the following items: The Rainbow Run on May 11th. The Amity Island 5k on 8/4 and Banner Application 7/28 – 8/3. A Block the Sidewalk Permit for Sparkle Window Cleaning at 32 N. Water Street. A Yard Sale for 23 Beetle Swamp Rd. on 4/27 & 4/2.” (Motion: Serpa, second: Smadbeck)
Adjourn the Selectboard meeting
Adjourn the Selectboard meeting
From the minutes
“Mr. Smadbeck moved to adjourn the Selectboard meeting. Ms. Serpa seconded. The Board did a rollcall vote and all voted Aye. Unanimous Respectfully submitted, Approved: Kristy Rose __________________________ Administrative Assistant Michael J. Donaroma, Chair ___________________________ Margaret E. Serpa __________________________ Arthur Smadbeck Selec.” (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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