Town Government
Town Departments
Finding the Right Department
Most of what residents need from the town runs through a department, not an elected official: paying a bill, pulling a permit, reporting a problem, registering to vote. Each department reports up to the Town Administrator, who appoints most of the department heads.
The directory below covers the departments residents contact most. For the full list, hours, and staff, visit chilmarkma.gov. Town Hall is at 401 Middle Road, Beetlebung Corner.
Department Directory
| Town Clerk | Records, licenses, vital records, the town census, and elections. Town Hall, 401 Middle Road. 508-645-2107. |
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| Police | Public safety and non-emergency response, from the station at 15 State Road. Chief of Police Sean Slavin. 508-645-3310. |
| Fire | Fire suppression, prevention, and burn permits, from the North Road station. Fire Chief Jeremy Bradshaw. 508-645-2207. |
| Highway | Town roads, drainage, signs, and snow clearing. Superintendent of Streets Keith L. Emin. 508-645-3073. |
| Harbormaster | Menemsha Harbor moorings, docks, and boating safety. Harbormaster Ryan Rossi. 508-645-2846. |
| Chilmark Free Public Library | Books, programs, computers, and a card that works at libraries across Massachusetts. Director Ebba Hierta. 522 South Road. 508-645-3360. |
| Assessors | Property values, abatements, and exemptions. Town Hall, 401 Middle Road. 508-645-2102. |
| Building Inspection & Zoning | Building, electrical, and plumbing permits and zoning enforcement. Town Hall, 401 Middle Road. 508-645-2103. |
| Treasurer | Town funds, payroll, and municipal finance. Town Hall, 401 Middle Road. 508-645-2106. |
| Tri-Town Ambulance | The regional ambulance service for Chilmark, West Tisbury, and Aquinnah, at 452 State Road, West Tisbury. 508-693-4992. |
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