Chilmark selectmen and town officials put on their social distancing caps Tuesday, looking to tighten regulations and up enforcement in preparation for Fourth of July weekend.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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