Housing Committee Plans Production Plan Adoption Strategy
Chilmark Housing Committee planned strategy for Planning Board adoption of Housing Production Plan, identifying demo delay, multifamily housing, and accessory dwelling units as achievable recommendations. Peter Cook, Chair, noted the Committee is scheduled to meet with Planning Board for adoption.
Housing Committee · Meeting of February 19, 2026
Chilmark Housing Committee planned strategy for Planning Board adoption of Housing Production Plan, identifying demo delay, multifamily housing, and accessory dwelling units as achievable recommendations. Peter Cook, Chair, noted the Committee is scheduled to meet with Planning Board for adoption. Marsha Feinberg, Municipal Vulnerability Program liaison for Martha's Vineyard Commission, presented state climate grant opportunity offering $50,000 in seed funding per town for resilience projects, with June 1 application deadline and Select Board approval required by late April.
Administrator Alison Kisselgof reported second-year Lease to Locals program funding may be cut due to budget constraints but could seek alternative funding through Molly Flender Affordable Housing Trust Fund. Wells serving Middle Line Road rental properties require PFAS contamination testing, estimated at $1,000, which the Board of Health cannot fund.
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Source: the Housing Committee meeting of February 19, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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