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Edgartown Former Selectboard member
Margaret Serpa
Elected townwide · 6 terms in this record
Margaret E. Serpa
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Start my ballot →Record at a glance · 2022–2023 Board
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 Serpa 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 45 of 45 Selectboard meetings in 2022–2023 Board.
Missed none.
Every meeting (45)
- Apr 10, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Apr 3, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Mar 27, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Mar 20, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Mar 13, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Mar 6, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Feb 21, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Feb 6, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jan 30, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jan 17, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jan 9, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jan 3, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Dec 19, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Dec 12, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Dec 7, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Dec 5, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Nov 21, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Nov 14, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Nov 7, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Oct 31, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Oct 24, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Oct 17, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Oct 11, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Oct 3, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Sep 26, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Sep 19, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Sep 12, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Sep 6, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Aug 22, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Aug 15, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Aug 8, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Aug 1, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jul 25, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jul 11, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jun 28, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jun 27, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jun 13, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jun 6, 2022 · Regular: Present
- May 23, 2022 · Regular: Present
- May 16, 2022 · Regular: Present
- May 9, 2022 · Regular: Present
- May 2, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Apr 25, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Apr 19, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Apr 19, 2022 · Regular: Present
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 · Serpa: Yes
December 19, 2022: Approve and sign with the condition that it also be approved and signed by the Conservation Commission
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)
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 · Serpa: Yes
November 14, 2022: Approve subject to replacement trees being approved and overseen by the Tree Warden
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)
Apr 19Ms. Serpa to be ChairMotion: Ms. Serpa to be ChairPassed 2–0 · Serpa: A
April 19, 2022: Ms. Serpa to be Chair
Ms. Serpa to be Chair
Voted: A
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)
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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