Government · Housing Committee
Housing Committee approves Middle Line Road FY2027 budget
The Housing Committee unanimously approved the Middle Line Road FY2027 budget at its January 15 meeting.
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Government · Conservation Commission
Commission approves septic upgrade with nitrogen-reduction condition
Chilmark Conservation Commission granted approvals for two projects and deferred a third to a later date.
Government · Human Resources Board
HR Board Approves Holiday Bylaw, Plans Compensation Vote
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.
Government · Select Board
Select Board Interviews Two Fire Chief Candidates
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.
Government · Conservation Commission
Conservation Commission approves Wetlands Protection Bylaw revisions
Chilmark Conservation Commission unanimously approved revisions to Wetlands Protection Bylaw for April town meeting.
Government · Chilmark Free Public Library
Library Board Votes Ruth Konigsberg Permanent Director
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.
Government · Site Review Committee
Shepherds Path Deck Project Requires Only Building Permit
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.
Government · Planning Board
Planning Board Moves Short-Term Rental Bylaw Forward
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.
Government · Community Preservation Committee
Community Preservation Committee Plans Outreach, Drafting Plan
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.
Government · Cemetery Commission
Cemetery Commission approves annual report, submits budget increase
The Cemetery Commission approved its annual report and submitted a 25% budget increase request exceeding the town's 2% guideline.
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