Finance Advisory Committee and Select Board hear FY27 budget proposals
The Chilmark Finance Advisory Committee and Select Board held a joint FY27 budget hearing January 28, with presentations from department heads and county officials. The Up Island Council on Aging reported serving 122 Chilmark residents in 2025.
Finance Advisory Committee · Meeting of January 28, 2026
CHILMARK — The Chilmark Finance Advisory Committee and Select Board held a joint FY27 budget hearing January 28, with presentations from department heads and county officials. The Up Island Council on Aging reported serving 122 Chilmark residents in 2025. County Manager Martina Thornton presented a $23,351 request for Veterans Services as a separate municipal budget line item.
Tim Carroll reported the Animal Control Officer position is not certified and out of compliance with state requirements.
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Source: the Finance Advisory Committee meeting of January 28, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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