The Planning Board voted unanimously to hold a public hearing on July 27, 2026 at 5:15 p.m. on a proposal to raise the floor area limit for accessory dwelling units on lots of 1.5 acres or larger to 1,080 square feet, up from 900 square feet.
The Select Board appointed Reade Milne as the town's new Building Commissioner.
Chilmark Library board reaffirmed its officer slate at its June 2 meeting. Kaila Allen-Posin was confirmed as chair, Candy Shweder as vice president, and Corey Lazar as secretary.
Select Board offered conditional employment to Reade Milne as Building Inspector. The board voted unanimously to extend a conditional offer to Milne at Grade J, step 13, effective July 1, FY27, at $73.81 per hour, subject to reference checks and physical.
Zoning Board of Appeals approved four special permits with new winter cover requirement for pools.
Chilmark Select Board posted a Special Town Meeting on a mid-year budget shortfall.
Chilmark Housing Committee appointed Allison Cameron Parry to two boards for fiscal 2027. The Committee unanimously voted to name Parry to the Molly Flender Affordable Housing Trust Fund Committee and Community Preservation Committee. Peter Cook continues as chair.
Chilmark Select Board approved a $50,000 climate seed project and scheduled harbor regulations hearing.
The Chilmark Human Resources Board rescheduled its annual review and planning meeting from May 13 to May 27 at 9 a.m. to accommodate fuller board participation.
Planning Board continued two zoning bylaw hearings to July 27.