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Edgartown Chair

Arthur Smadbeck

Elected townwide · 7 terms in this record

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Record at a glance · 2022–2023 Board

42 of 45meetings attended (93%) · whole board 90%
82votes cast by name (yes, no or abstain)
0no votes (0% of votes cast) · whole board 0%
0split votes where Smadbeck was in the minority
0abstained
7terms in this record
How these numbers work
  • Counted from the official minutes, for 2022–2023 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 42 of 45 Selectboard meetings in 2022–2023 Board.

Missed

Every meeting (45)

Votes where members disagreed · 2022–2023 Board

Dec 19Approve and sign with the condition that it also…Motion: approve and sign with the condition that it also be approved…Passed 2–0 · Smadbeck: Yes

December 19, 2022: Approve and sign with the condition that it also be approved and signed by the Conservation Commission

ApprovePassed · 2–0

Approve and sign with the condition that it also be approved and signed by the Conservation Commission

Voted: Yes

Yes: Serpa, SmadbeckMichael Donaroma abstained.

From the minutes

“Mr. Smadbeck moved to approve and sign with the condition that it also be approved and signed by the Conservation Commission. Mr. Donaroma seconded. Unanimous. The Board then approved the following items (Mr. Donaroma abstained from all Bad Martha's votes): Weekday Entertainment License Renewals: The Wharf Pub & Restaurant, Edgartown Diner, Bad Martha's Farmers Brewery, Edgartown Cinemas, Town Bar & Grill, Edgartown Yach.” (Motion: Smadbeck, second: Donaroma)

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

Nov 14Approve subject to replacement trees being approved and overseen…Motion: approve subject to replacement trees being approved and overseen by the…Passed 2–0 · Smadbeck: Yes

November 14, 2022: Approve subject to replacement trees being approved and overseen by the Tree Warden

ApprovePassed · 2–0

Approve subject to replacement trees being approved and overseen by the Tree Warden

Voted: Yes

Yes: Serpa, SmadbeckMichael Donaroma abstained.

From the minutes

“Mr. Smadbeck moved to approve subject to replacement trees being approved and overseen by the Tree Warden. Ms. Serpa seconded. Unanimous. Ms. Serpa then addressed the next item which was the extension of Seasonal Liquor Licenses. The Board had received a couple of requests to extend the season from establishments in town. Typically Seasonal Liquor Licenses end November 30th. Present was Julia Tarka fro.” (Motion: Smadbeck, second: Serpa)

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Apr 19Ms. Serpa to be ChairMotion: Ms. Serpa to be ChairPassed 2–0 · Smadbeck: Yes

April 19, 2022: Ms. Serpa to be Chair

AppointPassed · 2–0

Ms. Serpa to be Chair

Voted: Yes

Yes: Donaroma, SmadbeckMargaret Serpa abstained.

From the minutes

“Mr. Smadbeck nominated Ms. Serpa to be Chair. Mr. Donaroma seconded. Ms. Serpa abstained. Unanimous. Ms. Serpa then continued the meeting as Chair and addressed the first item on the agenda which was an alcohol license hearing for The Town. “Notice is hereby given, that the Select Board will hold a public hearing for 227 Upper Main Street, LL.” (Motion: Smadbeck, second: Donaroma)

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

Votes with no disagreement (81)

    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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