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August 11, 2025
6 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Margaret Serpa, Alex Morrison
Absent: Arthur Smadbeck
Every vote, in order
Continuation of an Eversource hearing for 36 Mill Street — approve
Continuation of an Eversource hearing for 36 Mill Street — approve
From the minutes
“Mr. Morrison moved to approve. Ms. Serpa seconded. Unanimous. Ms. Serpa then opened the next item on the agenda which was a continuation of an Eversource hearing for 30 Cottage Street. Ms. Jackson stated that Eversource understood the Highway Superintendent's concern over restoration of the sidewalk. Eversource would take respo.” (Motion: Morrison, second: Serpa)
Approve with the stated terms of Eversource restoring the sidewalk and performing the work before the asphalt plant closes for the winter
Approve with the stated terms of Eversource restoring the sidewalk and performing the work before the asphalt plant closes for the winter
From the minutes
“Mr. Morrison moved to approve with the stated terms of Eversource restoring the sidewalk and performing the work before the asphalt plant closes for the winter. Ms. Serpa seconded. Unanimous. At 4:10pm Ms. Serpa opened the Dangerous or Nuisance Dog Hearing on the complaint of Mr. Kevin Loughlin on the dog “Isla” owned by Jamie Murphy and Paul Conroy of 9 Acorn Circle. Present were Mr. Loughlin, Ms. Murphy and Mr. Conroy. Police Chief Dolby was also presen.” (Motion: Morrison, second: Serpa)
Designate Isla a Dangerous Dog per MGL 140 Section 157
Designate Isla a Dangerous Dog per MGL 140 Section 157
From the minutes
“Mr. Morrison moved to designate Isla a Dangerous Dog per MGL 140 Section 157. Ms. Serpa seconded. Unanimous. .” (Motion: Morrison, second: Serpa)
Order the following of the Mr. Conroy and Ms. Murphy by each determined date: 1. To install a physical fence on their property that will keep Isla in the yard by September 1, 2025. 2. For Isla to complete a course of obedience training by November 11, 2025. 3. Effective immediately, that Isla be hum
Order the following of the Mr. Conroy and Ms. Murphy by each determined date: 1. To install a physical fence on their property that will keep Isla in the yard by September 1, 2025. 2. For Isla to complete a course of obedience training by November 11, 2025. 3. Effective immediately, that Isla be humanely restrained with a chain or leash whenever they are removed from the premises
From the minutes
“Mr. Morrison moved to order the following of the Mr. Conroy and Ms. Murphy by each determined date: 1. To install a physical fence on their property that will keep Isla in the yard by September 1, 2025. 2. For Isla to complete a course of obedience training by November 11, 2025. 3. Effective immediately, that Isla be humanely restrained with a chain or leash whenever they are removed from the premises. Ms. Serpa seconded Mr. Morrison's order. Unanimous. Ms. Serpa then addressed the next item which was an Eversource hearing for a new pole on Meetinghouse to provide service to Meshacket Wood Roa.” (Motion: Morrison)
Eversource hearing for a new pole on Meetinghouse to provide service to Meshacket Wood Road — approve the new pole
Eversource hearing for a new pole on Meetinghouse to provide service to Meshacket Wood Road — approve the new pole
From the minutes
“Mr. Morrison moved to approve the new pole. Ms. Serpa seconded. Unanimous. The Board then approved the following items: A One Day Liquor License for the Black Women in Venture Capital Reception on August 14th from 5-7pm. A One Day Liquor License for the Gospel Concert Reception on August 11th from 5:30- 7:30pm. To set a hearing under MGL 15.” (Motion: Morrison, second: Serpa)
Adjourn
Adjourn
From the minutes
“Mr. Morrison moved to adjourn. Ms. Serpa seconded. The Board did a rollcall vote and all voted Aye. Unanimous Respectfully submitted, Approved: Kristy Rose ______________ _________ Administrative Assistant Margaret E. Serpa, Chair _________________________ Arthur Smadbeck _________ _______________ Alex Morrison Selectboard Docu.” (Motion: Morrison, 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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