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March 17, 2025
6 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Michael Donaroma, Arthur Smadbeck, Margaret Serpa
Absent: None
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Approve removal and replacement by November 30th, 2025 with oversight of the Tree Warden
Approve removal and replacement by November 30th, 2025 with oversight of the Tree Warden
From the minutes
“Mr. Smadbeck moved to approve removal and replacement by November 30th, 2025 with oversight of the Tree Warden. Ms. Serpa seconded. Unanimous. Mr. Donaroma returned then moved on to the next item which was a Block a Portion of a Public way for Atlantic Fish & Chop House. Mr. Hagerty stated that this had already happened. They have been spoken to and will follow proper process in the future. .” (Motion: Smadbeck, second: Serpa)
Block a Portion of a Public way for Atlantic Fish & Chop House — approve
Block a Portion of a Public way for Atlantic Fish & Chop House — approve
From the minutes
“Ms. Serpa moved to approve. Mr. Smadbeck seconded. Unanimous. Mr. Donaroma addressed the next item which was an Excavation Permit for Island Home Construction at 94 Fuller Street. Present was Highway Superintendent Allan deBettencourt. Mr. deBettencourt stated that this was the end closest to the beach. He didn't see it as a.” (Motion: Serpa, second: Smadbeck)
Excavation Permit for Island Home Construction at 94 Fuller Street — approve
Excavation Permit for Island Home Construction at 94 Fuller Street — approve
From the minutes
“Ms. Serpa moved to approve. Mr. Smadbeck seconded. Unanimous. Mr. Donaroma then addressed the next Block Permit for Rosebeck Builders at 117 N. Water Street. Mr. deBettencourt asked to put that on hold as someone was supposed to be present. Mr. Donaroma moved on to the next item which was the MS Bike Ride. .” (Motion: Serpa, second: Smadbeck)
MS Bike Ride — approve
MS Bike Ride — approve
From the minutes
“Ms. Serpa moved to approve. Mr. Smadbeck seconded. Unanimous. The Board then set a hearing for a transfer of Liquor License for Ring on Hook d/b/a The Faraway for transfer of license on March 31st at 4:00pm. The Board then approved the following items for the Robinson Road Recreation Area: Martha's Vineyard Boys and Girls Cl.” (Motion: Serpa, second: Smadbeck)
Approve
Approve
From the minutes
“Ms. Serpa moved to approve. Mr. Smadbeck seconded. Unanimous. At 4:12 pm .” (Motion: Serpa, second: Smadbeck)
Adjourn
Adjourn
From the minutes
“Ms. Serpa moved to adjourn. Mr. Donaroma 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 Selectb.” (Motion: Serpa, second: Donaroma)
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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