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January 13, 2025
3 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Michael Donaroma, Margaret Serpa, Arthur Smadbeck
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approval to apply for the Community Compact IT Grant Application — approve applying
Approval to apply for the Community Compact IT Grant Application — approve applying
From the minutes
“Ms. Serpa moved to approve applying. Mr. Smadbeck seconded. Unanimous. Mr. Hagerty then reported that the Town Accountant would be retiring as of July 1. They would start the search for someone that week. The Board thanked Ms. Tierney for all her hard work. Mr. Donaroma then moved on to the next item on the agenda which was the appoi.” (Motion: Serpa, second: Smadbeck)
Appoint and congratulate Christopher Dolby as the next Police Chief
Appoint and congratulate Christopher Dolby as the next Police Chief
From the minutes
“Ms. Serpa moved to appoint and congratulate Christopher Dolby as the next Police Chief. Mr. Smadbeck seconded. Unanimous. Chief Dolby was then sworn in by Town Clerk Karen Medeiros which was followed by a rousing round of applause. His daughters then pinned on his new badge. He then read a statement thanking everyone for their support and the opportunity to serve his hometown as thei.” (Motion: Serpa, second: Smadbeck)
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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