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November 25, 2024
5 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Michael Donaroma, Margaret Serpa, Arthur Smadbeck
Absent: None
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Approve removal of tree #7 and replacement with a Mountain Silverbell of 4-5” caliper by May 1, 2025. Tree #9 was denied removal
Approve removal of tree #7 and replacement with a Mountain Silverbell of 4-5” caliper by May 1, 2025. Tree #9 was denied removal
From the minutes
“Mr. Smadbeck moved to approve removal of tree #7 and replacement with a Mountain Silverbell of 4-5” caliper by May 1, 2025. Tree #9 was denied removal. Ms. Serpa seconded. Unanimous. Mr. Donaroma then opened the next item on the agenda which was a Shade Tree Hearing to remove a large Linden Tree at 47 Robinson Road owned by Dana Vicki. Ms. Vicki and Mr. Oswald were present for the hearing. Ms. Vicki stated that the roots were wreaking havoc on he.” (Motion: Smadbeck, second: Serpa)
Recommend root trimming within the parameters set by Mr. Donaroma
Recommend root trimming within the parameters set by Mr. Donaroma
From the minutes
“Mr. Smadbeck moved to recommend root trimming within the parameters set by Mr. Donaroma. Ms. Serpa seconded. Unanimous. Mr. Donaroma then opened the next item which was another Shade Tree Hearing. This one for removal of an English Elm at 80 S. Summer Street. Mr. deBettencourt asked to continue this hearing until December 2nd. .” (Motion: Smadbeck, second: Serpa)
Another Shade Tree Hearing — continue the hearing
Another Shade Tree Hearing — continue the hearing
From the minutes
“Mr. Smadbeck moved to continue the hearing. Ms. Serpa seconded. Unanimous. Mr. Donaroma then opened the next item on the agenda which was the last Shade Tree Hearing of the day which was for removal of a Siberian Elm at 37 School Street. Present for the owner was Thomas Dowd. Mr. Dowd stated that the tree has a sever lean and there is a mai.” (Motion: Smadbeck, second: Serpa)
Allow removal of the tree with replacement to be of a location and species of the Tree Wardens approval at a size of 3-4” caliper by May 1, 2025
Allow removal of the tree with replacement to be of a location and species of the Tree Wardens approval at a size of 3-4” caliper by May 1, 2025
From the minutes
“Mr. Smadbeck moved to allow removal of the tree with replacement to be of a location and species of the Tree Wardens approval at a size of 3-4” caliper by May 1, 2025. Ms. Serpa seconded. Unanimous. The Board then approved the following items: The list of requests from the Board of Trade for Christmas in Edgartown. Banner Permits for Christmas in Edgartown and the MV Boys & Girls Club Pancake Breakfast. A One Day Liquor License for December 13th for Landvest. Re.” (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 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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