Chilmark Eyes Updates to Staff Structure

Chilmark will undergo a study of its organizational structure to figure out where it is stretched too thin and identify how to adapt to the changing needs of the town.

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Chilmark Approves Bonding for New Fire Station

The select board Tuesday approved a $9 million dollar bond to help pay for the new public safety complex now under construction.

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Chilmark Declines to Allow Pride Flag to Fly

The Chilmark select board voted this week not to widen its narrow flag policy to accommodate a request to fly an LGBTQ flag on town property. The policy is to allow only the American, state and town flags on town property.

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Committee Will Draft RFP for Peaked Hill Pastures Project

A five-member committee was appointed by the Chilmark select board Tuesday to draft a request for proposals for the planned affordable housing project at Peaked Hill Pastures.

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Security Cameras Will Go on Harbor Master Shack for Now

Chilmark voted to install security cameras on the harbor master shack in Menemsha while it forms a committee to figure out the best way to install cameras on the west dock.

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Controversial Pole in Menemsha Comes Down

A 30-foot pole that went up in Menemsha to house security cameras on the west dock has been taken down while the town re-evaluates the project, selectman Warren Doty said.

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Security Cameras at Menemsha on Hold After Residents Object

Chilmark will press pause on installing security cameras in Menemsha after a group of residents registered their formal objection to a 30-foot pole that went up on the west dock to hold the cameras.

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Chilmark Tries New Approach for School HVAC Work

After a bid came in well over budget for a second time on the Chilmark School HVAC project, selectmen said this week the town will try a fresh tack.

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Chilmark to Request More Funds for New Firehouse

Chilmark will call a special town meeting in March to ask voters for additional funds for the multi-million dollar project to build a new firehouse and Tri-town ambulance building.

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Chilmark Proposes New Funding Formula for School Renovation

The Chilmark select board this week proposed a one-time plan to pay for the regional high school renovation project.

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