Squibnocket Beach Plan Comes Under Fresh Scrutiny
Alex Elvin

At hearings before the Chilmark conservation commission, critics renewed concerns about two beach restoration plans and how they will accommodate an eroding shoreline.

Read More

New Parking Lot, Boat Launch In the Works at Squibnocket
Alex Elvin

Facing a one-year deadline to complete a major restoration project at Squibnocket Beach, the Chilmark selectmen on Tuesday unanimously approved a concept plan for a new parking lot near the beach and a new boat launch at Squibnocket Pond.

Read More

Pushing Ahead on Squibnocket Project, Town Buys Beach Lots
Alex Elvin

Less than four months after voters approved a major restoration plan for Squibnocket Beach, the Chilmark selectmen have acquired two properties near the beach, where the plan calls for a new parking lot and a new access road to the homes at Squibnocket Farm.

Read More

Chilmark Backs Plan for Squibnocket
Alex Elvin

Chilmark voters early this week unanimously backed a plan for restoring Squibnocket Beach, ending a seven-month public review. It was a striking departure from the contentious annual town meeting last April when an earlier plan was rejected.

Read More

Squibnocket Plan Comes to a Vote
Alex Elvin

Chilmark voters will gather at a special town meeting tonight for a series of decisions on the much-discussed restoration project at Squibnocket Beach. Five of eight articles on the warrant relate to the project.

Read More

Squibnocket Beach Proposal Is Main Focus of Chilmark Warrant
Alex Elvin

Chilmark selectmen approved a warrant for a special town meeting Feb. 2 that aims to clear the way for a major restoration project at Squibnocket Beach. Voters will be asked whether to approve a plan developed by a town committee last year.

Read More

Squibnocket Committee Presents Its Work; Reaction Is Upbeat
Alex Elvin

A recommendation for restoring the area around Squibnocket Beach was well received at a light-spirited gathering that stood in sharp contrast to an emotional annual town meeting in April.

Read More

Squibnocket Committee Settles on a Recommendation
Alex Elvin

A re-routed roadway running partly across a wetland, a new location for the parking lot and removal of an oceanfront stone revetment are among the draft recommendations. A public hearing is set for Dec. 18.

Read More

New Squibnocket Plan Begins to Take Shape
Alex Elvin

Town leaders are now discussing the possibility of acquiring land for a new parking lot in several locations. The final recommendation will address the need for parking, beach access, and access to the homes at Squibnocket Farm.

Read More

Squibnocket Progress Report Ready
Alex Elvin

Nearly six months after a Squibnocket Beach restoration plan was narrowly defeated by voters, a town committee that has been working to develop alternative proposals will deliver a progress report to the town.

Read More

Pages