The Up Island Council on Aging approved an accessibility letter for the Howes House on July 21, directing it to town administrators for discussion of short and long-term solutions. Council member Paul Bailey authored the letter.
The Cemetery Commission received a $100,000 donation and unanimously approved a cemetery plot variance. Chair Laurisa D. Rich received a letter from Alan Holt announcing the gift as thanks for accommodating his wife's burial during difficult winter weather.
Chilmark Conservation Commission approved a bamboo removal project and continued a hearing on coastal home shore protection.
Site Review Committee found no district issues with a proposed barn-to-gym conversion at 60 Meeting House Road. The committee reviewed William Sullivan's application to convert a barn portion into a gym and fitness area on a 3.2-acre property in the Meeting House Road/Tiasquam River District.
The Select Board voted 3-0 to approve $164,505 in FY26 year-end financial transfers to cover departmental budget shortfalls, with the Finance Committee separately approving $245,010.95 in reserve fund transfers for legal counsel cost overages ($170,000), snow and ice deficits ($63,010.95), and an…
The Planning Board held informal discussion on zoning bylaw definitions and opened a public hearing on accessory dwelling unit amendments without voting on substantive matters.
The Cemetery Commission voted unanimously to approve three grave marker variance requests at Abram's Hill Cemetery.
Chilmark Select Board advanced harbor rules and multiple appointments at its July 7 meeting. The board voted 3-0 to approve amendments to waterways regulations and harbor fees following a public hearing by Harbormaster Ryan Rossi.
Chilmark Library Trustees completed HVAC repairs and discussed a sustainability plan emphasizing staff wellbeing.
Conservation Commission approved two wetlands projects affecting buffer zones near Chilmark's ponds. Chair Stephen Kass led the commission to approve David Hummelberg's driveway relocation and landscaping with a 6-1 vote; Chris Murphy dissented.
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