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November 17, 2025
6 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Margaret Serpa, Arthur Smadbeck
Absent: Alex Morrison
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Deny the application. The applicant can submit a new application with a full plan for construction mitigation when he has it prepared
Deny the application. The applicant can submit a new application with a full plan for construction mitigation when he has it prepared
From the minutes
“Mr. Smadbeck moved to deny the application. The applicant can submit a new application with a full plan for construction mitigation when he has it prepared. Ms. Serpa seconded. Unanimous. Ms. Serpa then opened the next item on the agenda which was an Eversource Hearing for 27 7" St N. to install 75 +/- of 1-3” conduit and one (1) handhole 71/H2A to provide service to 27 7th St. N. Assessors Parcel 11A — 198. Mr. Smadbeck read the notice aloud. Present.” (Motion: Smadbeck, second: Serpa)
Eversource Hearing for 27 7" St N — approve
Eversource Hearing for 27 7" St N — approve
From the minutes
“Mr. Smadbeck moved to approve. Ms. Serpa seconded. Unanimous. Ms. Serpa then addressed the next item which was also an Eversource Hearing. This one was for the following: To install a guy wire and anchor on existing pole No. 57/56 along the bike path abutting Assessors Parcel 52-1 on Katama Road. Mr. deBettecourt stated that he.” (Motion: Smadbeck, second: Serpa)
Also an Eversource Hearing — approve
Also an Eversource Hearing — approve
From the minutes
“Mr. Smadbeck moved to approve. Ms. Serpa seconded. Unanimous. Ms. Serpa then opened the next item which was an Excavation Permit at 7 Clarke Drive. Mr. Keith Fenner was present for the project. Mr. Fenner explained that they were connecting sewer. He had spoken with Mr. deBettencourt. Mr. deBettencourt approved of the project. .” (Motion: Smadbeck, second: Serpa)
Excavation Permit at 7 Clarke Drive — approve
Excavation Permit at 7 Clarke Drive — approve
From the minutes
“Mr. Smadbeck moved to approve. Ms. Serpa seconded. Unanimous. Ms. Serpa then recognized Ms. Erin Ready for the next item on the agenda which was the annual Christmas in Edgartown requests from the Board of Trade. Also present was Police Chief Dolby. Ms. Ready went through the list. Chief Dolby asked about porta potties for the .” (Motion: Smadbeck, second: Serpa)
Approve and wished the Board good weather
Approve and wished the Board good weather
From the minutes
“Mr. Smadbeck moved to approve and wished the Board good weather. Ms. Serpa seconded. Unanimous. The Board then approved the following One Day Liquor License: - Edg. Board of Trade — Chowder Contest - November 29th - Tracker Home Décor — December 11th - Federated Church Festival of Wreaths —- December 4th - Vineyard Preservation Trust Holiday Party - December 12.” (Motion: Smadbeck, second: Serpa)
Adjourn
Adjourn
From the minutes
“Mr. Smadbeck moved to adjourn. Ms. Serpa seconded seconded. The Board did a rollcall vote and all voted Aye. Unanimous Respectfully submitted, Approved: Kristy Rose Administrative Assistant ur Smadbeck not present Alex Morrison Selectboard Documents included in meeting: Agenda, Applications, Permits, Minutes and Warrants Novemb.” (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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