TTA requests two new EMTs in joint budget hearing
Select Board and Finance Committee heard FY27 proposals from Tri-Town Ambulance, housing, and facilities services. TTA Chief Ben Retmier requested two additional full-time EMTs for succession planning, citing paramedic retirements expected in three to four years.
Select Board · Meeting of February 5, 2026
CHILMARK — Select Board and Finance Committee heard FY27 proposals from Tri-Town Ambulance, housing, and facilities services. TTA Chief Ben Retmier requested two additional full-time EMTs for succession planning, citing paramedic retirements expected in three to four years. The budget reflects increases of $2,000 for electricity, $2,000 for vehicle maintenance, and $1,000 for computer maintenance.
DCRHA Director David Vigneault reported a 21 percent budget increase, the first staff hour increase since 2017; the authority added 32 rental units since then. Facilities Manager Patty Egan presented building improvements completed across town structures. The boards indicated they would review proposals before approving budgets.
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Source: the Select Board meeting of February 5, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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