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.
Chilmark's Finance Advisory Committee and Select Board discussed three FY27 budget options spanning a $500K shortfall on February 19.
Chilmark Conservation Commission approved two waterfront projects and continued a third.
The Chilmark Select Board voted unanimously to appoint Bret Stearns as a full-time police officer effective at pay scale PS6 through June 30, then PS7 from July 1, with three weeks vacation and no longevity.
The Community Preservation Committee reviewed a draft of Chilmark's first-ever Community Preservation Plan, now required under state law. Members agreed to circulate the draft for detailed feedback before their March meeting.
Chilmark Select Board and Finance Committee defer FY27 budget deliberations to February 19.
Chilmark HR Board unanimously approved animals in workplace procedures after liability discussion. Chair Donald Leopold and members voted to adopt the procedures manual entry for animals in municipal buildings, with updates to the employee acknowledgement.
Chilmark Finance Committee and Select Board discussed FY27 budget items on February 11.
Chilmark Select Board and Finance Committee reviewed FY27 budget with 8.66 percent increase.
Chilmark FinCom heard FY27 departmental budgets with an 8.66 percent proposed increase.