Select Board appoints Bret Stearns as full-time police officer
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.
Select Board · Meeting of February 17, 2026
CHILMARK — 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. Stearns, a 25-year part-time town employee, was selected over Cory Mederios for the full-time position on the recommendation of the Police Patrol Officer Selection Committee. The board also voted unanimously to nominate Chris Murphy as Animal Control Officer and to authorize two zoning bylaw amendment processes for Article 2 total living area definition and Section 5 regarding Pickle Ball.
A motion to reimburse the Friends of the Chilmark Preschool half the cost of septic improvements, estimated at $15,400, was withdrawn before a vote pending written cost clarification.
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Source: the Select Board meeting of February 17, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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