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7 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Absent: Alex Morrison
Award the bid to Fox Painting for $225,000
Award the bid to Fox Painting for $225,000
“Mr. Smadbeck moved to award the bid to Fox Painting for $225,000. Ms. Serpa seconded. Unanimous. Ms. Serpa then moved on to the next item which was a new Commercial Marine License for Kismet Outfitters for Charter Fishing. The application had been approved by the Marine Advisory Committee. .” (Motion: Smadbeck, second: Serpa)
Approve the new Commercial Marine License
Approve the new Commercial Marine License
“Mr. Smadbeck moved to approve the new Commercial Marine License. Ms. Serpa seconded. Unanimous. Ms. Serpa then addressed the next item which was a Block a Sidewalk Permit at 36 Main Street to replace a cracked store window from November 12" to the 15". Mr. Smadbeck noted it was signed by the Police and Highway Departments and moved to approve. Ms. Serpa seconde.” (Motion: Smadbeck, second: Serpa)
Approve the request with the addition to include all town officials on official town business
Approve the request with the addition to include all town officials on official town business
“Mr. Smadbeck moved to approve the request with the addition to include all town officials on official town business. Ms. Serpa seconded. Unanimous. Ms. Serpa then addressed the next item which was Disposition of Real Property: Short- Term Lease of Office Space (<1,000 sq. ft.) M.G.L. c. 30B, §16. She asked Mr. Hagerty to explain. Mr. Hagerty stated that the Meshacket Commons project was entering the next stage t.” (Motion: Smadbeck, second: Serpa)
Declare the office surplus under 1000 square feet
Declare the office surplus under 1000 square feet
“Mr. Smadbeck moved to declare the office surplus under 1000 square feet. Ms. Serpa seconded. Unanimous. .” (Motion: Smadbeck, second: Serpa)
Declare the value under $1500
Declare the value under $1500
“Mr. Smadbeck moved to declare the value under $1500. Ms. Serpa seconded. Unanimous. .” (Motion: Smadbeck, second: Serpa)
Allow the short term lease with Meshacket LLC
Allow the short term lease with Meshacket LLC
“Mr. Smadbeck moved to allow the short term lease with Meshacket LLC. Ms. Serpa seconded. Unanimous. The Board then approved the weekly bill warrant. The Board then appointed Elliott Bennett as the Town Liaison for Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) 2.0. At 4:08 pm .” (Motion: Smadbeck, second: Serpa)
Adjourn
Adjourn
“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 ‘rthur Smadbeck not present Alex Morrison Selectboard Documents included in meeting: Agenda, Applications, Permits, Minutes and Warrants September 2.” (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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