Town of
Chilmark
Massachusetts
Phone: 508-645-2100
Town Administrator:
Timothy CarrollSelect Board:
Marie Larsen
Jeffrey Maida
James Malkin
Annual Town Meeting:
April 22, 2024April, Monday as chosen by Board of Selectmen
Municipal Election:
April 24, 2024April, two days after annual meeting
Demographics
| Population | 1,248 | |
| Population Density | 66 | |
| Registered Voters | 1,111 | |
| Income Per Capita | $104,706 | |
| EQV Per Capita | $3,107,473 | |
| Owner-occupied Housing Unit Rate | 89.7% | |
| Median Value of Owner-occupied Housing Units | $1,505,900 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,686 | |
| Total Households | 536 | |
| Average Household Size | 2.87 |
Municipal Finances
| Residential Tax Rate | $2.63 | |
| Commercial Tax Rate | $2.63 | |
| Average Tax Bill | $63,896,389 | |
| Total Expenditures | $11,641,841 | |
| Total Tax Levy | $11,198,751 | |
| State Aid | $9,925 | |
| Local Receipts | $1,670,795 | |
| CPA Year Enacted | 2,001 | |
| CPA Surcharge | 33.0% | |
| CPA Exemptions | Low income, first $100,000 - residentialLow income, first $100,000 - residential |
Town Hall
Wants you To KNOW
Chilmark is located on Martha's Vineyard in Dukes County. The fishing village of Menemsha is located on the western side of the town along its border with the town of Aquinnah.
Governance
| Form of Government | Select Board – Town Meeting | |
| Incorporation Date | 1,714 | |
| Chief Municipal Official | Town Administrator | |
| Policy Board | Select Board | |
| Size of Policy Board | 3 | |
| Legislative Body | Open Town Meeting |
Geography
| County | Dukes | |
| Area | 19 mi2 | |
| Public Roads | 21.9 mi | |
| Regional Planning Agency | Martha's Vineyard Commission |
Representation
U.S. Senate (statewide)
Edward J. Markey
Elizabeth Warren
U.S. House
William Keating
Mass. Senate
Julian Cyr
Mass. House
Dylan Fernandes