Government · Conservation Commission
Conservation Commission approves three applications with conditions
Conservation Commission OKs three projects with conditions.
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The Select Board, Finance Committee, Town Meeting and every other town board, from the meeting record.
Government · Planning Board
Planning Board working group discusses Town Center pedestrian safety and parking
Chilmark Planning Board working group discussed Town Center pedestrian safety and parking constraints during a meeting with local business and emergency service representatives.
Government · Planning Board
Planning Board continues zoning definitions hearing to May 11
Planning Board unanimously continued a public hearing on proposed zoning bylaws amendments to May 11.
Government · Harbormaster
Working Group Revises Dock Summary for Select Board
Dock working group agreed on revisions to summary for Select Board.
Government · Select Board
Select Board terminates Assistant Treasurer; approves infrastructure projects
Chilmark Select Board terminated Assistant Treasurer Samantha Bunker effective April 9, 2026, following the interim Treasurer's recommendation not to extend her probationary period.
Government · Human Resources Board
HR Board Approves Animals in the Workplace Policy
Chilmark HR Board approved Animals in the Workplace Policy unanimously. Chair Donald Leopold's board voted unanimously April 8 to finalize the policy after members David Damroth, Tucker Drummond, and Matthew Poole refined its language.
Government · Up Island Council on Aging
Strategic Plan Revised to Address Howes House Facility Needs
The Up Island Council on Aging directed its strategic plan committee to address facility improvements at Howes House. An elevator at the facility, though certified, frequently got stuck and remained unusable for seniors.
Government · Planning Board
Planning Board Working Group discusses Town Center walkways and climbing equipment
The Planning Board Working Group discussed climbing equipment and Town Center improvements with the Community Center Advisory Committee.
Government · Human Resources Board
Board Forms Three-Member Working Group on Animals Policy
The Human Resources Board formed a three-member working group to finalize its Animals in the Workplace Policy. Chair Donald Leopold delegated version 3.6 revisions to Board Member Tucker Drummond, Select Board Liaison Matthew Poole, and Board Member David Damroth.
Government · Zoning Board of Appeals
Zoning Board approves Schvitzy Sauna with two conditions
Chilmark's Zoning Board unanimously approved a special permit for Schvitzy Sauna at the Ruel Gallery through Memorial Day 2027. Applicant Emily Josephs proposed the wood-fired sauna at 31 Basin Road under Bylaw 4.2B1 with operations limited to four hours daily and appointment-only bookings.
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