Chilmark HR Board unanimously approved an amended Holiday 9.0 Bylaw addressing part-time worker holiday pay. Chair Donald Leopold offered edits; the board removed language on collective bargaining.
The Select Board conducted final interviews for two Fire Chief candidates on January 13, advancing the town's leadership search. Marques Rivers and Manuel Rose each addressed the board's questions on departmental challenges, strengths, weaknesses, and priorities for the department's future.
Chilmark Conservation Commission unanimously approved revisions to Wetlands Protection Bylaw for April town meeting.
The Chilmark Library Board voted Ruth Konigsberg permanent director following a six-month performance review by Board Chair Kaila Allen-Posin. The Board unanimously approved the library's Strategic Plan for submission to the State.
The Site Review Committee cleared a deck-and-staircase proposal at 4 Shepherds Path, determining that only a building permit is required for Guimaraes Brothers' project on land owned by Simmons Turner Family LLC.
Chilmark Planning Board advanced a revised short-term rental zoning bylaw draft on Jan. 12. The board concluded its public hearing and directed the draft to the Select Board for potential warrant placement, with a Feb. 11 deadline applying for inclusion.
The Community Preservation Committee agreed to create its first Community Preservation Plan and launched an outreach campaign to town departments. Members unanimously approved previous meeting minutes from December 11 and November 20, 2025, and amended warrant articles.
The Cemetery Commission approved its annual report and submitted a 25% budget increase request exceeding the town's 2% guideline.
Select Board deferred Verizon's application to install fourteen small cell facilities on Martha's Vineyard roads after a fractured debate over whether to deny the proposal outright or pursue a macro-tower alternative.
Chilmark Select Board approves Peaked Hill Pastures review, expanded bus service, and fire department grant news.