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.
The Planning Board Working Group discussed climbing equipment and Town Center improvements with the Community Center Advisory Committee.
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.
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.
Site Review Committee identified permit requirements for State Road renovation. The committee reviewed Chris Alley's application to renovate a one-bedroom studio at 183 State Road and identified issues: the structure violates required setbacks and sits within 100 feet of a wetland.
Planning Board Working Group continued the Town Center Walkways project by reviewing notes from two March stakeholder sessions.
Chilmark Zoning Board overturned a Building Inspector denial on 67 Middle Road. At its March 26 meeting, the Board voted to sustain the applicant's appeal of a secondary dwelling conversion, with all but one member in favor.
Chilmark's Select Board voted unanimously to call the April 27 Annual Town Meeting, where residents will vote on a $16,313,128 FY27 budget representing a 6.10 percent increase.
The Chilmark Planning Board voted unanimously to advance a Protected Use ADU bylaw amendment allowing 1,080 square feet on lots of 1 1/2 acres or larger to the Select Board for public hearings.
Chilmark Housing Committee approved FY2027 Middle Line Road rent increase. The panel unanimously backed a 3 percent rent hike for the town's Middle Line Road rental housing, pending confirmation of utility rates with the Dukes County Regional Housing Authority.
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