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Cape Light Compact Disclosure Label

Based on data from Q2 2022-Q1 2023

This disclosure provides information on the Compact’s default (opt-out) power supply product, including pricing and sources.  More... more ››

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Martha’s Vineyard Airport (MVY) is participating in the federal Airport Noise Compatibility Planning Process

Public Information Meeting Tuesday, October 10, 2023 6:00 – 8:00 pm

Martha’s Vineyard Airport (MVY) is participating in the federal Airport Noise Compatibility Planning process under Title 14 of the Code of... more ››

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Chilmark Select Board Public Hearing

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Important Notice

LUCY VINCENT BEACH CLOSED Friday September 15 into Saturday

Town officials will assess Noon Saturday and may change this status

Beach Superintendent has determined that the community will not have access to LUCY VINCENT BEACH till determined that it is safer to walk... more ››

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Division of Marine Fisheries shall close all shellfish growing areas in the state as a precaution due to predicted heavy rainfall and high winds from Hurricane “Lee”

In accordance with Chapter 130, Section 74A of the Massachusetts General Laws, the Division of Marine Fisheries shall close all shellfish... more ››

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Hurricane Lee Advisory for Dukes County

Hurricane Lee Advisory for Dukes CountyDukes County Emergency Management Association’s Emergency Management Directors have... more ››

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Chilmark Housing Committee will hold a Public Hearing on Excise Tax Increase Proposal

Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2023, 5PM at Chilmark Town Hall during the Select Board Meeting

The Chilmark Housing Committee will be holding a public hearing on their proposal to “increase the room occupancy excise tax from 4% to 6%... more ››

Pre Hurricane preparation

Prepare Before Hurricane

Get your disaster supplies while the shelves are still stocked

https://www.noaa.gov/prepare-before-hurricane-season 

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Cyanobacteria ADVISORY & WATCH in Chilmark Pond

Cyanobacteria ADVISORY & WATCH in Chilmark Pond

Select Board meetings moved to second and fourth Tuesdays at 5 PM for September 2023

No Meeting September 5, 2023

No Select Board meeting Sept 5 or 19.
New schedule for September is the 12 & 26 at 5:00 PM

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Hurricane Awareness & Preparation

Be Prepared - Have a Plan

Preparing Your Pets for Emergencies. Your pets are an important member of your family, so they need to be included in your... more ››

Sign Up to Become A Poll Worker

National Poll Worker Recruitment Day is Aug. 23, 2023!

Sign up to be a poll worker! Poll workers are essential to ensure elections are a success!

National Poll Worker Recruitment Day, Aug. 23, 2023, is a national day of action established by the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (... more ››

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Important Cyanobacteria Advisory for Squibnocket Pond

UPDATE: August 22, 2023Cyanobacteria sampling, collected on 08/21/23,  continues to show that a cyanobacteria bloom is... more ››

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Important Cyanobacteria Advisory & Watch Status Update for Chilmark Pond

UPDATED AUGUST 16, 2023: Cyanobacteria sampling collected in Chilmark Pond on 08/16/23 indicates that the cyanobacteria... more ››

Safe & Sound Week

OSHA Safe & Sound

August 7-13 is Safe + Sound Week

August 7-13 is Safe + Sound Week — This week is hosted by the United States Department... more ››

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Cyanobacteria WATCH in Squibnocket Pond

For more information go to: https://greatpondfoundation.org/mvcyano/

NOTICE Chilmark Board of Health has posted a Cyanobacteria Watch in Squibnocket Pond

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Important Information about Cyanobacteria in Chilmark Pond

UPDATE: August 4, 2023

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Passing of former Selectman Ted Mayhew

Services July 2, 2023 Sunday Abel's Hill & Community Center

The Town of Chilmark is sad to announce the passing of former Selectman Edward E. Mayhew Jr. today.  He served from 1971 to 1974. 

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Cape Light Compact Disclosure June 2023

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