Amid Protests, Chilmark Police Chief Offers Self Reflection
Will Sennott

As protests against racism and police brutality continue to spread, Chilmark police chief Jonathan Klaren offered the town selectmen a moment of self-reflection.

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Chilmark Selectmen Back Emergency Repairs for Dutcher Dock
Will Sennott

Chilmark selectmen agreed this week to make emergency repairs to the Dutcher Dock in Menemsha, despite severe budget constraints this year.

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Chilmark Adopts Immediate Budget Freeze
Will Sennott

Expecting a significant revenue shortfall, Chilmark selectmen unanimously voted Wednesday to institute a budget freeze of all non-essential spending for the remainder of the fiscal year.

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Selectmen Adopt Strict Parking Limits at Menemsha
Will Sennott

Signs will go up, picnic tables will be removed and a 15-minute parking rule will go into effect in Menemsha this week after Chilmark selectmen heard concerns Tuesday about people congregating at scenic spots.

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Chilmark Squares Away Finances With Tri-Town
Will Sennott

With a new emergency services headquarters on the horizon, selectmen have allowed the ambulance service to settle an old debt with the town.

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Chilmark Selectmen Look to Upgrade School Heating System
Will Sennott

Chilmark selectmen agreed Tuesday to use a state grant designated for energy saving projects to upgrade the heating system at the Chilmark School.

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Chilmark Inks Design Contract for New EMS Buildings
Will Sennott

Chilmark selectmen signed a $375,000 contract Monday for design work on two new public safety buildings.

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Selectmen Review Busy Summer in Menemsha
Will Sennott

Harbor revenues were up $100,000 this summer in Menemsha, earning praise from the Chilmark selectmen for harbor master Ryan Rossi, who just finished his first season on the job.

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Chilmark Mulls Uses for Town-Owned Property at Peaked Hill
Will Sennott

Discussion continued at the selectmen’s meeting this week about possible uses for a 16-acre piece of town-owned land at Peaked Hill.

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Selectmen Gear up for Summer
Will Sennott

Discussions focused primarily on Menemsha last week when Chilmark selectmen met to gear up for the summer.

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