Select Board advertises for housing project manager
Chilmark Select Board advanced a stalled affordable housing initiative by voting unanimously to advertise for an Owner's Project Manager for Peaked Hill Pastures Community Housing.
Select Board · Meeting of May 5, 2026
Chilmark Select Board advanced a stalled affordable housing initiative by voting unanimously to advertise for an Owner's Project Manager for Peaked Hill Pastures Community Housing. The project has been in planning for over two years and secured a $900,000 state infrastructure grant extended to June 2027. The board also deferred to June 16 a major decision on Menemsha Commercial Dock repair and replacement, with options ranging from $1.5 million for basic repair to $8.8 million for full reconstruction.
In related business, the board authorized the Town Administrator to initiate a Planning Board zoning change process for cell towers and approved harbor staffing, a tennis court maintenance contract, and continuation of the Lease to Locals affordable housing program.
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Source: the Select Board meeting of May 5, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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