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November 12, 2024
5 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Arthur Smadbeck, Margaret Serpa
Absent: Michael Donaroma
Every vote, in order
Excavation Permit for Fenner Construction on Chase Road — approve
Excavation Permit for Fenner Construction on Chase Road — approve
From the minutes
“Ms. Serpa moved to approve. Mr. Smadbeck seconded. Unanimous. Mr. Smadbeck then addressed the next item which was to approve the bid for engineering services for the bulkhead at the finger piers and loading dock area at the bottom of Main Street. The Wharf Committee recommended the bid from Child's Engineering. This will cre.” (Motion: Serpa, second: Smadbeck)
Approve the bid from Child's Engineering
Approve the bid from Child's Engineering
From the minutes
“Ms. Serpa moved to approve the bid from Child's Engineering. Mr. Smadbeck seconded. Unanimous. At 4:10pm Mr. Smadbeck opened the Public Hearing to hear public comment to assist in establishing the tax rate for FY2025 by determining whether or not each class of property (Residential, Commercial, and Open Space) should have a different tax rate, or whether th.” (Motion: Serpa, second: Smadbeck)
Choose a factor of 1 for the tax rate
Choose a factor of 1 for the tax rate
From the minutes
“Ms. Serpa moved to choose a factor of 1 for the tax rate. Mr. Smadbeck seconded. Unanimous. There was then a discussion on whether or not to have a residential exemption. Mr. Smadbeck gave an example of a home with $1m assessment and the differences for resident vs. non-resident and thought it could benefit the residents without too much additional burde.” (Motion: Serpa, second: Smadbeck)
Not have a residential exemption this year, but to ask the Board of Assessors look into the possibility of having it next year
Not have a residential exemption this year, but to ask the Board of Assessors look into the possibility of having it next year
From the minutes
“Ms. Serpa moved to not have a residential exemption this year, but to ask the Board of Assessors look into the possibility of having it next year. Mr. Smadbeck seconded. Unanimous. Mr. Hagerty thanked the financial team of the town for all their hard work getting the tax rate together in a timely manner. The Board then approved the following items: Closure of Rockfish for Annual Maintenance from 2/23/25 – 3/6/25 The Energy Efficiency and Con.” (Motion: Serpa, second: Smadbeck)
Adjourn
Adjourn
From the minutes
“Ms. Serpa moved to adjourn. Mr. Smadbeck a 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 __________________________ Documents includ.” (Motion: 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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