New Fire Chief debuts as Select Board reviews FY27 budgets
Chilmark Select Board and Finance Committee reviewed FY27 departmental budgets in their fifth joint hearing.
Select Board · Meeting of February 4, 2026
Chilmark Select Board and Finance Committee reviewed FY27 departmental budgets in their fifth joint hearing. Fire Chief Jeremy Bradshaw introduced incoming Chief Manuel Rose and requested $52,000 for on-call compensation increases at $250 per shift for officer coverage, plus new software and equipment costs. Town Administrator Timothy R.
Carroll reported the Human Resources Board recommended a 3.31 percent cost-of-living adjustment, but the Select Board voted to set it at 3 percent to stay within policy limits. Finance Committee Chairperson Linda Coutinho discussed a proposed two-year Town Treasurer contract at $9,000 monthly. Town Accountant Sarah Smith noted certified free cash determination was pending, expected within two weeks.
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Source: the Select Board meeting of February 4, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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