Chilmark Approves All Thirty Articles at Annual Town Meeting
As voters filled the community center, a cat chose to join the meeting. Candy daRosa says hello.
As voters filled the community center, a cat chose to join the meeting. Candy daRosa says hello.
Thirty articles on the warrant including the town's $12.5 million budget were approved.
Thirty articles on the warrant including the town's $12.5 million budget were approved.
Tim Rich rose to speak.
Tim Rich rose to speak.
194 voters filled the Chilmark Community Center Monday evening.
194 voters filled the Chilmark Community Center Monday evening.
Police Chief Jonathan Klaren spoke of police department needs.
Police Chief Jonathan Klaren spoke of police department needs.
Harbor master Ryan Rossi.
Harbor master Ryan Rossi.
Laura Silber, housing bank coalition coordinator.
Laura Silber, housing bank coalition coordinator.
“The housing bank is really a good idea,” selectman Warren Doty said.
“The housing bank is really a good idea,” selectman Warren Doty said.
Rick Shweder said. “If you love this community don’t give away the store for a need that we all recognize is there [but] that may not even be accomplished.”
Rick Shweder said. “If you love this community don’t give away the store for a need that we all recognize is there [but] that may not even be accomplished.”
In the end the housing bank article passed overwhelmingly.
In the end the housing bank article passed overwhelmingly.
After four hours the town meeting came to a close.
After four hours the town meeting came to a close.
Marshall Carroll opens the door for the patriotic kitty.
Marshall Carroll opens the door for the patriotic kitty.
The proposed Island-wide housing bank took another step forward when Chilmark became the fifth town to give it a thumbs up at its annual town meeting Monday night.
The 194 voters in attendance at the Chilmark Community Center overwhelmingly approved the housing bank article, along with all 30 articles on the warrant, including the town’s $12.5 million operating budget.