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Edgartown Chair

Arthur Smadbeck

Elected townwide · 7 terms in this record

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Record at a glance · 2021–2022 Board

44 of 48meetings attended (92%) · whole board 95%
99votes cast by name (yes, no or abstain)
0no votes (0% of votes cast) · whole board <1%
0 of 1split votes where Smadbeck was in the minority
0abstained
7terms in this record
How these numbers work
  • Counted from the official minutes, for 2021–2022 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
  • Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Smadbeck as present or absent at the start.
  • Only votes the minutes record member by member are counted. Voice votes and votes given only as a count (for example 6-3 with no names) are not.
  • Percentages are shown only when there are at least 10 meetings or votes to count.
  • A split vote is one where at least one member voted yes and another voted no. “In the minority” means on the side with fewer votes; ties are not counted.
  • “Whole board” combines every member’s record for the same term.

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Attendance

At the start of 44 of 48 Selectboard meetings in 2021–2022 Board.

Missed

Every meeting (48)

Votes where members disagreed · 2021–2022 Board

Jan 4Put the latest version of the Housing Bank article…Motion: put the most recent version of the article on the Annual…Passed 2–1 · Smadbeck: Yes

January 4, 2022: Put the latest version of the Housing Bank article on the Annual Town Meeting warrant

ApprovePassed · 2–1

Put the most recent version of the article on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant

Voted: Yes

Yes: Donaroma, SmadbeckNo: Serpa

From the minutes

“o be a huge hit to Edgartown. The town needs to do more for itself by finishing the Meshacket project. This is a huge percent at 2%. Nantucket is at .5%. She thinks the town can do more. Mr. Donaroma took a rollcall vote. Mr. Smadbeck and Mr. Donaroma voted Aye. Ms. Serpa voted Nay. The vote passed. Mr. Donaroma then moved on to the next item on the agenda which was an update on Church Street from the VTA. Present was Angela Grant. Ms. Gr.” (Motion: Smadbeck, second: Donaroma)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Dec 13Change of name for the Manager of Alchemy —…Motion: change of name for the Manager of Alchemy — approvePassed 2–0 · Smadbeck: Yes

December 13, 2021: Change of name for the Manager of Alchemy — approve

ApprovePassed · 2–0

Change of name for the Manager of Alchemy — approve

Voted: Yes

Yes: Serpa, SmadbeckMichael Donaroma abstained.

From the minutes

“Ms. Serpa moved to approve. Mr. Smadbeck seconded. Unanimous. The Board then approved the following Liquor License Renewals (Mr. Donaroma abstained on Bad Martha's): Alchemy, Als, Bad Marthas, Edgartown Diner, Edgartown Meat & Fish, Edgartown Reading Room, Edgartown Yacht Club, Harborview Hotel, Kelley House, MV Wine & Spiri.” (Motion: Serpa, second: Smadbeck)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

May 17Approve removal of the two trees and replacement by…Motion: approve removal of the two trees and replacement by October 31,…Passed 2–0 · Smadbeck: Yes

May 17, 2021: Approve removal of the two trees and replacement by October 31, 2021 with location and species to be determined by the Tree Warden

ApprovePassed · 2–0

Approve removal of the two trees and replacement by October 31, 2021 with location and species to be determined by the Tree Warden

Voted: Yes

Yes: Serpa, SmadbeckMichael Donaroma abstained.

From the minutes

“Ms. Serpa moved to approve removal of the two trees and replacement by October 31, 2021 with location and species to be determined by the Tree Warden. Mr. Smadbeck seconded. Unanimous. Mr. Donaroma then rejoined the meeting. Mr. Smadbeck then opened the next item on the agenda which was a Shade Tree Hearing for 62 S. Water Street. Present was Ms. Bonnie Widdoes, property owner. Ms. Widdoes stated that the Norway Maple was in poor condition and h.” (Motion: Serpa, second: Smadbeck)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Votes with no disagreement (102)

    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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