Chilmark

New Crane Approved for Menemsha Dock

The Martha's Vineyard Fishermen’s Preservation Trust got a provisional go-ahead to build out new infrastructure at the Menemsha commercial dock this week.

Chilmark Town Column: March 18

Students at Falmouth Academy studied some fascinating stuff and presented it at their recent Science and Engineering Fair.

Chilmark Town Column: March 4

I think back to the days of old man Lenny Jason pulling up a chair at the Texaco and, in his deep booming voice, telling stories.

Chilmark Delays Selectmen's Meeting to Thursday

Chilmark has delayed its regularly scheduled Tuesday selectmen’s meeting until Thursday, citing an "unstable internet connection".

Happy Birthday Chilmark

Chilmark is turning 325 years old.

Chilmark Approves Spending at Quiet Town Election

At a quiet town election Wednesday, Chilmark easily passed all spending articles on a ballot that featured no contested races.

Chilmark Joins Island Towns In Year of Overrides

A $9 million town budget and money for school renovations are set to come before Chilmark voters at their annual town meeting Monday. The meeting begins at 7:30 p.m. in the community center.

Menemsha Master Plan Draws Lively Discussion

It was standing room only in the Chilmark library for a public forum on architect Bill Brewster’s preliminary improvement plan for Menemsha.

Voters Speed Through Chilmark Special Town Meeting

Without a single dissenting vote, Chilmark voters spent $776,448.20 at a quick special town meeting Monday evening, including appropriations to fund raises for town employees and improvements to Menemsha Harbor.

Squibnocket, Menemsha Harbor Top Chilmark Special Town Meeting

Pay raises for town employees, improvements to Menemsha Harbor and a change in the land agreement tied to the Squibnocket Beach project are all on the docket when Chilmark voters convene for a special town meeting Monday evening.

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