Finance Committee Hears FY27 Budgets, Discusses Multiple Warrant Articles
Finance Committee heard FY27 budgets with police requesting $10,808 in three warrant articles.
Finance Advisory Committee · Meeting of February 2, 2026
CHILMARK — Finance Committee heard FY27 budgets with police requesting $10,808 in three warrant articles. Police Chief Sean Slavin sought funds for office furniture at $7,208, an EV charger at $1,600 for the Ford Lightning vehicle, and an officer wellness program at $2,000 through Blue Armor; Chair Linda Coutinho recommended restructuring budget lines for part-time officers and the committee discussed acquiring three Select Board cell phones for $1,800 and potential new human resources positions. The Martha's Vineyard Refuse and Resource Recovery District presented a $2.7 million restructuring plan with residential fees increasing $5 except for seniors.
The committee discussed severe beach erosion at Squibnocket and directed the Select Board to engage an engineer for remedial proposals, and determined to advertise for new audit firm providers.
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Source: the Finance Advisory Committee meeting of February 2, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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