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April 27, 2026
4 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Arthur Smadbeck, Julia Tarka
Absent: Alex Morrison
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Application for a Propane Storage License from Star Propane for 27 Witchwood Lane — approve
Application for a Propane Storage License from Star Propane for 27 Witchwood Lane — approve
From the minutes
“Ms. Tarka moved to approve. Mr. Smadbeck seconded. Unanimous. Mr. Smadbeck then opened the next item on the agenda which was a Public Shade Tree Hearing to remove a Sycamore Maple at 24 Mullen Way. Present were Tree Warden and Highway Superintendent Allan deBettencourt as well as Matt Margolla and Woody Mitchell from Squash .” (Motion: Tarka, second: Smadbeck)
Approve the removal and replacement in a suitable location of a tree agreed upon by the Tree Warden with a caliper of 3-3.5” by October 15, 2026
Approve the removal and replacement in a suitable location of a tree agreed upon by the Tree Warden with a caliper of 3-3.5” by October 15, 2026
From the minutes
“Ms. Tarka moved to approve the removal and replacement in a suitable location of a tree agreed upon by the Tree Warden with a caliper of 3-3.5” by October 15, 2026. Mr. Smadbeck seconded. Unanimous. Mr. Smadbeck then addressed the next item which a Block a Portion of a Public Way permit for the same property. Also present for this discussion was Police Chief Dolby. Mr. Margolla explained that they were moving in modular home pieces on July 15" which is a Wedn.” (Motion: Tarka, second: Smadbeck)
Approve with the required three detail officers
Approve with the required three detail officers
From the minutes
“Ms. Tarka moved to approve with the required three detail officers. Mr. Smadbeck seconded. Unanimous. The Board then set the following Liquor License Hearings: - Vote to set a hearing for May 11, 2026 at 4:10pm for a new Annual All Alcohol Restaurant Liquor License application, for Cozy Corner Cafe, LLC d/b/a Cozy Corner Cafe, Igor Vukoje, Manager for premises loc.” (Motion: Tarka, second: Smadbeck)
Adjourn
Adjourn
From the minutes
“Ms. Tarka moved to adjourn. Mr. Smadbeck seconded. The Board did a rollcall vote and all voted Aye. Unanimous Respectfully submitted, Kristy Rose Administrative Assistant Documents included in meeting: Agenda, Applications, Permits, Minutes and Warrants April 27, 2026 .” (Motion: Tarka, second: Smadbeck)
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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