Oak Bluffs, MA
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Oak BluffsMA averageUS Census ACS
Median home value
$1,013,900 Typical home value $1,268,815 +1.7% yr/yr · +33.6% 5-yr
🗳️ How this town voted (53 contests)
Official town-by-town returns — MA Secretary of the Commonwealth (PD43+). ✓ marks this town's plurality choice.
U.S. Senate 2024-11-05
Elizabeth Ann Warren ✓ 2,157 · John Deaton 900
U.S. House — 9th Congressional 2024-11-05
Bill Keating ✓ 2,210 · Dan Sullivan 794
State Senate — Cape and Islands 2024-11-05
Julian Andre Cyr ✓ 2,054 · Christopher Robert Lauzon 672 · Joe Van Nes 224
State Representative — Barnstable, Dukes and Nantucket 2024-11-05
Thomas W. Moakley ✓ 2,463
Register of Deeds — Dukes 2024-11-05
Paulo C. Deoliveira ✓ 2,500
President 2024-11-05
Harris/ Walz ✓ 2,247 · Trump/ Vance 798 · Stein/ Caballero-Roca 26 · Ayyadurai/ Ellis 17 · Oliver/ Ter Maat 4 · De La Cruz/ Garcia 4
Governor's Council — 1st 2024-11-05
Joseph C. Ferreira ✓ 1,940 · Krysten Condon 808
Clerk of Courts — Dukes County 2024-11-05
T. George Davis ✓ 2,531
U.S. Senate 2024-09-03
Elizabeth Ann Warren ✓ 680
U.S. Senate 2024-09-03
John Deaton ✓ 82 · Robert J. Antonellis 24 · Ian Cain 6
U.S. House — 9th Congressional 2024-09-03
Bill Keating ✓ 660
U.S. House — 9th Congressional 2024-09-03
Dan Sullivan ✓ 101
🗳️ Ballot measures (1)
Propositions decided directly by voters.
Q5: Shall the Town of Oak Bluffs be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so-called…
2022-11-08 · Passed — 1,464 yes / 658 no
Upcoming
Wed Aug 5, 2026
Zoning Board of Appeals
Zoning Board of Appeals to discuss Green Villa project status
The Green Villa Working Group will meet to review the status of the project. The discussion will consider the MVC DRI approval and an appeal made by the applicant to the HAC.
- Status review of Green Villa in light of MVC DRI approval
- Discussion of Applicant’s appeal to HAC
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GREEN VILLA WORKING GROUP AGENDA
Date Time
Wednesday, August 5, 2026 10:30 a.m.
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Working Group Discussion
Discussion to include status review in light of MVC DRI approval and Applicant’s appeal to HAC.
Adjourn
Information and/or proposed plans are available on the Town of Oak Bluffs’ web site:
www.oakbluffsma.gov/443/ZBA-Regular-Meetings. Written correspondence can be addressed to the
Board of Appeals, via email:
[email protected], or mailed to: PO Box 1327, Oak Bluffs,
MA 02557
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Thu Aug 6, 2026
Finance & Advisory Committee
FinCom to vote on $100k Habitat for Humanity request for 44 Oak Ave housing project
The Oak Bluffs Finance Committee will discuss and possibly vote on two main items: appointing a member to the 1 Circuit Avenue Island Theater Building workgroup and recommending approval of a $100,000 request from the Municipal Housing Fund for Habitat for Humanity's 44 Oak Ave building project. The meeting also includes updates on 2026 FinCom initiatives, town administrator/accountant reports, and committee updates on EDC, Personnel, STR Bylaw, and Duke's County PAC.
- Discussion and possible vote for FinCom appointment to the 1 Circuit Avenue Island Theater Building workgroup
- Discussion and possible vote to recommend town approval of Habitat for Humanity's $100k request from the Oak Bluffs Municipal Housing Fund for the 44 Oak Ave building project
- Review and status of 2026 FinCom Initiatives
- Town Administrator/Accountant Updates
- Committee Updates: EDC, Personnel, STR Bylaw, Duke's County PAC
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Town of Oak Bluffs
FINANCE AND ADVISORY COMMITTEE AGENDA
5:00PM Thurs day August 6 , 202 6 – Hybrid
Oak Bluffs Town Hall Meeting Room
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This is a HYBRID meeting with both in-person and Zoom participation available. The
meeting will be held in the Meeting Room at the Oak Bluffs Town Hall, 56 School Street,
Oak Bluffs, MA.
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● Call meeting to order
● Review and Approval of Meeting Minutes
● Announcements
● Discussion and possible vote for the FinCom appointment to the 1 Circuit Avenue Island
Theat er B uilding Workgroup commissioned by the Select Board on 7/28.
● Discussion and possible vote to recommend that the town to approve Habitat for
Humanity ’s $100k request fro m the Oak Bluffs Municipal Housing fund for the 44 Oak
Ave building project
● Review and Status 2026 FinCom Initiatives
● Town Administrator/Accountant Updates
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Thu Aug 6, 2026
Conservation Commission
Conservation Commission to review flood-zone construction projects
The Oak Bluffs Conservation Commission will hear three land-use applications: a first-floor addition and shed demolition at 114 Park Street, a deck expansion at 52 Marthas Park Road, and a compliance certificate at 12 Beach Road Extension. The meeting will also vote on past minutes and appoint a new chair.
- Notice of Intent for 114 Park Street: first-floor addition, shed demolition, retaining walls, landscaping, and new driveway (flood zone and wetland buffer)
- Request for Determination of Applicability for 52 Marthas Park Road: deck expansion (flood-zone buffer)
- Request for Certificate of Compliance for 12 Beach Road Extension
- Vote on minutes from June 4, 2026
- Vote to appoint Ms. Hughes as Chair
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Conservation Commission Hearing Agenda
August 6 , 2026 3:3 0 P M
Hearing to be held at Town Hall
56 School Street , Oak Bluffs, MA 02557
Discussions:
Notice of Intent for 114 Park Street , M 1 P 41.1 , SE053-0945 filed by Eliedson Ribeiro, of Med Home Construction on
behalf of John Kooyman to add a first floor addition, shed demolition, retaining walls, and landscaping, and a new
driveway. This is located within the 100 year flood zone and the buffer to the 100 year flood zone and a wetland .
Request for Determination of Applicability for 52 Marthas Park Road , M 20 P1 48 , filed by Anucha Browne For a deck
expansion . This is located within the buffer to the 100 year flood zone .
Request for a Certificate of Compliance for 12 Beach Road Extension SE053-0830.
-vote on minutes from 6/4 /2026
-vote to appoint Ms. Hughes as Chair
-A ny other matters not reasonably anticipated by the Chairperson
Town of Oak Bluffs
Conservation Commission
P.O. Box 1327
Oak Bluffs, MA 02557
774-563-8290
[email protected]
Joan Hughes
Chairperson
Terry Appenzellar
Sharon Cooke
Ron Zentner
Board Members
Garrett Albiston
Conservation Agent
Mon Aug 17, 2026
Planning Board
Planning Board subcommittee to submit zoning reform draft for review
The Zoning Reform Subcommittee of the Oak Bluffs Planning Board will meet to submit a draft zoning reform proposal for the full Planning Board’s review. The meeting is hybrid, held at Town Hall or via Zoom, and may include procedural updates before adjournment.
- Submit draft zoning reform proposal to Planning Board
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ZONING REFORM SUBCOMMITTEE - AGENDA
Monday, August 17, 2026 – 6:00 PM
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Town Hall Meeting Room, 56 School Street
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Zoning Reform Items
Submit Draft to Planning Board
Updates
Adjourn
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Town of Oak Bluffs
Planning Board
P .O. Box 1327
Oak Bluffs, MA 02557
508-693-3554 Ext. 154
Wed Aug 19, 2026
Zoning Board of Appeals
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Mon Aug 3, 2026
Parks Commission
Parks Commission to discuss Naushon Park site visit and Land Bank reappointment
The Parks Commission will review special event permit applications and a draft license for MV Baseball & Softball Leagues. The body may also vote on the reappointment of a Land Bank representative.
- Vote on Land Bank representative reappointment
- Site visit discussion for Naushon Park
- Pickleball noise complaint
- Review of draft MV Baseball & Softball Leagues license
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TOWN OF OAK BLUFFS
PARKS COMMISSION AGENDA
Monday, August 3, 2026 at 3:00 pm
Robert E Rose Town Garage office, 347 County Rd, Oak Bluffs
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3:00 pm Call Meeting to order
Special Event Permit Applications
New Business
• Land Bank representative update and possible vote on reappointment
• Discussion of site visit to Naushon Park
Old Business
• Pickleball noise complaint
• Review of draft MV Baseball & Softball Leagues license
Adjourn
Mon Aug 3, 2026
Planning Board
Planning Board to review zoning warrant drafts
The Oak Bluffs Planning Board will meet to review and refine draft warrant recommendations for zoning reform. The agenda includes updates and discussion, but no final decisions are listed.
- Review and refine zoning warrant recommendation drafts
- Updates on zoning reform items
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ZONING REFORM SUBCOMMITTEE - AGENDA
Monday, August 3, 2026 – 6:00 PM
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Zoning Reform Items
Review and refine Warrant recommendation drafts
Updates
Adjourn
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Town of Oak Bluffs
Planning Board
P .O. Box 1327
Oak Bluffs, MA 02557
508-693-3554 Ext. 154
Mon Aug 3, 2026
- Select Board
Ad Hoc Committee to discuss short-term rental bylaw
The Short Term Rental Ad Hoc Committee is meeting to continue discussions regarding a rental bylaw. The group will review the Planning Board bylaw concerning the codification of short-term rentals as a legal use, including definitions and compliance regulations.
- Discussion of Planning Board bylaw codifying short-term rentals as a legal use
- Review of short-term rental definitions, regulations, and compliance information
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TOWN OF OAK BLUFFS
OAK BLUFFS SHORT TERM RENTAL
ADHOC COMMITTEE AGENDA
Oak Bluffs Town Hall - 56 School Street
Meeting Hall- Lower Level
Monday August 3, 2026, at 4:30 pm - hybrid.
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4:30 pm Call meeting to order
Approval of minutes 07/27/2026
Continued discussion of STR rental bylaw to include
Planning Bd bylaw codifying STR’s a legal use, definitions,
regulations & compliance information.
Next Steps
Move to Adjourn
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Thu Jul 30, 2026
Board of Assessors
Board of Assessors to review tax commitments and abatements
The Board of Assessors will meet to approve minutes from June 26, 2026, and review MV Abatement applications. The board will also address a total tax commitment of $72,282.50 across 390 bills.
- MVE Commitment 2026-04 for 390 bills totaling $72,282.50
- Review of MV Abatement Applications
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Town of Oak Bluffs Assessing Department
PO Box 1327
Oak Bluffs, MA 02557
(508) 693-3554 ext. 1 04
BOARD OF ASSESSORS MEETI NG
JU LY 30 , 202 6 2:00 P M
At the Town Hall 1 st Floor Conference Room
56 School Street
AGEND A
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Minute s Approval June 26 , 202 6
MV Abatements
MVE Commitment 2026-04 390 bills total commitment of tax $72,282.50
C orrespondence for board.
Staff — updates
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*EXECUTIVE SESSION (If Necessary)
Executive Session per M.G.L. 30A sec. 21(a)(3), (6) & (7): the Board of Assessors reserves the right to initiate Executive
Session in preparation for negotiations regarding pending property tax or exemption appeals, and/or to discuss property
valuations where doing so in an open meeting may have detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the Board, and/or
to review applications which are closed to public inspection.
Adjou rn
Document List:
MV Abatement Applications
Wed Jul 29, 2026
Wastewater Department
Wastewater Commission to discuss betterment and privilege fees
The Oak Bluffs Wastewater Commission will meet to discuss updates to betterment fees and the associated street list. The body will also review hookup and privilege fees for Tackenash Knoll.
- Betterments Fees update and street list discussion
- Tackenash Knoll privilege, hookup, and associated fees
- Privilege Fee update
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The Oak Bluffs Wastewater Commission will hold a public meeting at 3:00 PM on
Wednesday, July 29, 2026. This will be a hybrid meeting via Zoom and In-person in
Oak Bluffs Wastewater Conference Room at 17 Pennsylvania Ave., Oak Bluffs.
Those in attendance via Zoom must have Zoom downloaded and a user account created
prior to the meeting, or alternatively call-in via telephone without video feed. The web
address and telephone call-in information are as follows:
Topic: Wastewater Commission Meeting
Time: Jul 29, 2026 03:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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AGENDA
1. Betterments Fees Update - Timeline and Discussion
Continuation
a. Street List
2. Tackenash Knoll Privilege, Hookup and Associated Fees
3. Privilege Fee Update
4. Commissioner’s Update
5. Facilities Manager’s Update
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Tue Jul 28, 2026
Economic Development Council
Council to vote on bylaw for Special Town Meeting
The Oak Bluffs Economic Development Council will discuss and possibly vote on a bylaw for submission at the Special Town Meeting. They will also receive a briefing on business district management programs and grant opportunities. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and member updates.
- Discussion and possible vote to approve Economic Development Council bylaw for Special Town Meeting
- Briefing on Options for Business District Management programs and Grant Opportunities by Brae Eddleston
- Discussion and possible vote to approve minutes from July 14
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TOWN OF OAK BLUFFS
OAK BLUFFS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
COUNCIL AGENDA
Oak Bluffs Town Hall - 56 School Street
Meeting Room - Lower Level
Tuesday July 28, 2026, at 9:00 am - hybrid.
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e Call Meeting to order
e Discussion and possible vote to approve the minutes from July 14
e Briefing on Options for Business District Management programs and Grant
Opportunities — Brae Eddleston
e Discussion and possible vote to approve the Economic Development Council bylaw for
submission at the Special Town Meeting
e Member Updates
e Adjourn
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Tue Jul 28, 2026
Board of Health
Board of Health to vote on variance for septic system at 9 Spruce Ave
The Oak Bluffs Board of Health will consider a variance request from Schofield, Barbini & Hoehn, Inc. on behalf of the Gault Family Revocable Trust for a property at 9 Spruce Ave (Map 8, Parcel 147). The applicant seeks five separate variances from Title 5 septic system setback requirements, including reducing the leaching field setback from Spruce Avenue from 10 feet to 1 foot. The board will also discuss a contract with the VNA of Cape Cod and approve minutes from two prior meetings.
- Variance request for septic system setbacks at 9 Spruce Ave: leaching field to property line (1 ft vs. 10 ft required), leaching field to foundation (13 ft vs. 20 ft), and septic tank to foundation (6 ft vs. 10 ft)
- Discussion of VNA of Cape Cod Contract
- Approval of minutes from June 2, 2026 and June 16, 2026
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BOARD OF HEALTH AGENDA
July 28, 2026 – 2:00 PM
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Open Meeting Law, this meeting will be held virtually.
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APPOINTMENT
• Schofield, Barbini & Hoehn, Inc., on behalf of Gault Family Revocable Trust, 9 Spruce Ave.,
Map 8, Parcel 147
o Variance Request:
1) Proposed leaching field to property line (Spruce Avenue): 1’ (10’ required)
2) Proposed leaching field to property line (parcel 8-148): 5’ (10’ required)
3) Proposed leaching field to foundation: 13’ (20’ required)
4) Proposed septic tank to foundation: 6’ (10’ required)
5) Proposed septic tank to property line (parcel 8-148): 9’ (10’ required)
DISCUSSION
• VNA of Cape Cod Contract
MINUTES
• June 2, 2026
• June 16, 2026
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Town of Oak Bluffs
Board of Health
P .O. Box 1327
Oak Bluffs, MA 02557
508-693-3554 Ext. 127
William White
Chair
James Butterick
Thomas Zinno
Board Members
Alexa Arieta
Health Agent
Lorna Welch
Assistant Health Agent
Tue Jul 28, 2026
- Select Board
Select Board to vote on YMCA fuel tank relocation, new police officer, and downtown safety measures
The Oak Bluffs Select Board will hold a public hearing and vote on a request from the YMCA to relocate underground fuel storage tanks at 111R Edgartown Vineyard Haven Road. The board will also consider appointing a new full-time police officer, approving a building moratorium waiver, and amending aquaculture regulations. Several other items include alcohol permits, a license agreement for 50 Bellevue Avenue, and public safety recommendations.
- Public hearing and vote on YMCA fuel storage tank relocation at 111R Edgartown Vineyard Haven Road
- Appointment of Tommy Hanson as full-time police officer
- Waiver for building moratorium at 3 Elmwood Ave
- License agreement for Bellevue Veterans Community LLC at 50 Bellevue Avenue
- Acceptance of $15,000 donation from Summercamp for Oak Bluffs Fire Works
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TOWN OF OAK BLUFFS
OAK BLUFFS SELECT BOARD AGENDA
Oak Bluffs Town Hall - 56 School Street
Meeting Hall - Lower Level
Tuesday July 28, 2026, at 4:30 pm - hybrid.
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4:30 pm Call meeting to order
Public Announcements
Preapproved Events
Department Head, Committees and Commission Updates
Appointments
Discussion and possible vote to appoint Tommy Hanson as a full time police officer with the OBPD
Old / New Business
Discussion and possible vote to approve meeting minutes July 21, 2026
Discussion and possible vote to approve payment warrants
Select Board to execute the warrant for State Primary on Tuesday September 1, 2026 - Town Clerk Del Torto
5:00 pm Public Hearing
The Oak Bluffs Select Board will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. at Oak Bluffs Town
Hall 56 School Street, lower-level meeting hall, Oak Bluffs on a request from YMCA to relocate underground fuel!
storage tanks at 111R Edgartown Vineyard Haven Road, Oak Bluffs.
Discussion and possible vote to approve application for storage fuel license YMCA 111R Edgartown Vineyard
Haven Road - Ryan Gosson YMCA
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Mon Jul 27, 2026
- Select Board
Short-term rental bylaw discussion continues
The Oak Bluffs Short Term Rental Ad Hoc Committee will continue its discussion of the short-term rental bylaw and registration process. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and planning next steps.
- Continued discussion of STR rental bylaw
- Continued discussion of registration process
- Approval of minutes from 07/20/2026
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TOWN OF OAK BLUFFS
OAK BLUFFS SHORT TERM RENTAL
ADHOC COMMITTEE AGENDA
Oak Bluffs Town Hall - 56 School Street
Meeting Hall- Lower Level
Monday July 27, 2026, at 4:30 pm - hybrid.
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4:30 pm Call meeting to order
Approval of minutes 07/20/2026
Continued discussion of STR rental bylaw
Continued discussion of registration process
Next Steps
Move to Adjourn
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Mon Jul 27, 2026
Copeland Plan Review Committee
Historic Ocean View House reconstruction as 26-room hotel reviewed
The Copeland Plan District Review Board will continue a public hearing on a proposal to reconstruct the historic Ocean View House at 16 Chapman and a portion of 0 Summerfield Pk as a three-story, 26-room Victorian-style boutique hotel with three workforce housing units in the cellar. The board will also vote to approve minutes from three prior meetings.
- Continued public hearing for 16 Chapman and a portion of 0 Summerfield Pk, Map 8 Parcel 75
- Applicant: OB MV REALTY TRUST, Charles Hajjar, Trustee
- Proposal: Reconstruct historic Ocean View House as three-story, 26-room Victorian-style boutique hotel
- Includes three workforce housing units in the cellar
- Minutes to be approved: 3-9-26, 4-13-26, 6-15-26
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TOWN OF OAK BLUFFSCOPELAND PLAN DISTRICT REVIEW BOARD MEETINGAGENDA
Meeting of Monday July 27, 2026 at 05:00 PM.
This is a HYBRID meeting with both in person and Zoom participation available.
The meeting will be held in the downstairs meeting room at the
Oak Bluffs Town Hall, 56 School Street, Oak Bluffs MA
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Minutes
3-9-26, 4-13-26, 6-15-26
Continued Public Hearings
16 Chapman and a Portion of 0 Summerfield Pk Map 8 Parcel 75
OB MV REALTY TRUST, Charles Hajjar, Trustee
Reconstruct the historic Ocean View House as a three-story, 26-room
Victorian-style boutique hotel with three workforce housing
units in the cellar.
Other Business
Thu Jul 23, 2026
Personnel Board
Personnel Board to vote on HR job description and new duties policy
The Oak Bluffs Personnel Board will consider approving a job description for a Director of Human Resources and Administrative Services (Grade 7) and a new Collateral Assignment of Duties policy to recommend to the Select Board. The meeting also includes a vote on minutes from a prior meeting.
- Vote to approve Director of Human Resources and Administrative Services job description – Grade 7
- Discussion and possible vote on new Collateral Assignment of Duties policy for Select Board recommendation
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DATE: THURSDAY JULY 23, 2026
TIME: 4:30 PM
LOCATION: IN-PERSON – CONFERENCE ROOM
OAK BLUFFS TOWN HALL
56 SCHOOL ST, OAK BLUFFS
AGENDA
Call meeting to order.
1. Vote to accept minutes from 3/25/2026.
2. Discussion and possible vote to approve Director of Human Resources and
Administrative Services Job Description – Grade 7.
3. Discussion and possible vote to approve new Collateral Assignment of Duties policy
for recommendation to the Select Board to be included in the personnel policies and
procedures manual.
ADJOURN
The listing of matters are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair, which may be discussed at the
meeting. Not all items may in fact be discussed and other items not listed may also be brought up for
discussion to the board.
TOWN OF OAK BLUFFS
PERSONNEL BOARD
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
Tue Jul 21, 2026
- Select Board
Joint board to vote on Eversource easement for Tackenash Knoll project
The Oak Bluffs Select Board and Affordable Housing Committee will meet jointly to discuss and possibly vote on an Eversource easement for the Tackenash Knoll affordable housing project at 85 Edgartown Vineyard Haven Road. The boards will also consider reappointments to several town committees, including the Affordable Housing Committee, Community Preservation Committee, Conservation Commission, and others.
- Discussion and possible vote to approve Eversource easement for electric service WO#19961102 Underground 10180 for Tackenash Knoll project at 85 Edgartown Vineyard Haven Road
- Reappointments to Affordable Housing Committee: Jim Bishop, Rene Ben David, Katie Donahue (3-year terms), and Geoffrey Van Horn (3-year term)
- Reappointments to Community Preservation Committee: Bill Cleary (1-year term), Amanda Murtha (3-year term), Karen Tewhey (3-year term)
- Reappointments to Conservation Commission: Sharon Cooke, Joan Hughes (3-year terms); appointments: Sherry Countryman, Susan Lemoie-Zarba (3-year terms)
- Reappointments to Zoning Board of Appeals: Grace Cotterill, Douglas Pease, Llewellyn Rogers (3-year terms)
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✓ Decided: Select Board approves Eversource easement for Tackenash Knoll project
The Select Board and Affordable Housing Committee approved an electric service easement for the Tackenash Knoll project. The board also approved several payment warrants and filled numerous appointments across town committees.
- Approved Eversource easement for Tackenash Knoll project at 85 Edgartown Vineyard Haven Road (8-0)
- Approved payment warrants totaling $2,036,485.11 (4-0)
- Appointed Geoffrey Van Horn as alternate to Affordable Housing Committee (4-0)
- Reappointed Bill Cleary to Community Preservation Committee for 1 year (3-1 abstain)
- Appointed Sherry Countryman to Conservation Commission (3-1 abstain)
- Reappointed Barbara Baskin to Historical Commission and Sign Review Committee (4-0)
- Appointed Linda Bryant and Marta Van Ranst to Sign Review Committee (4-0)
- Reappointed Grace Cotterill, Douglas Pease, and Llewellyn Rogers to Zoning Board of Appeals (4-0)
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TOWN OF OAK BLUFFS
JOINT OAK BLUFFS SELECT BOARD & AFFORDABLE
HOUSING COMMITTEE AGENDA
Meeting Room - Lower Level
Tuesday July 21, 2026, at 4:30 pm - hybrid.
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4:30 pm Call meeting to order
4:30 Open Joint Meeting of the Oak Bluffs Select Board and Affordable Housing Committee (Municipal
Housing Trust)
Discussion and possible vote to approve Eversource easement for electric service WO#19961102 Underground
10180 for Tackenash Knoll project 85 Edgartown Vineyard Haven Road - Marissa Jackson
Close Joint Meeting of the Oak Bluffs Select Board and Affordable Housing Committee (Municipal
Housing Trust)
Old / New Business
Discussion and possible vote to approve meeting minutes July 14, 2026,
Discussion and possible vote to approve payment warrants
Appointments
Affordable Housing Committee - 3 positions + 1 alternate
Discussion and possible vote to reappoint Jim Bishop to the Affordable Housing Committee for a 3 year term
Discussion and possible vote to reappoint Rene Ben David to the Affordable Housing Committee for a 3 year term
Discussion and possible vote to reappoint Katie Donahue to the Affordable Housing Co …
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TOWN OF OAK BLUFFS
JOINT OAK BLUFFS SELECT BOARD & AFFORDABLE
HOUSING COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Meeting Room - Lower Level
Tuesday July 21, 2026, at 4:30 pm - hybrid.
Present: Chair Dion Alley (remote), Select Person’s William (Bill) Cleary, Emma Green-Beach, and Mark Leonard
Affordable Housing Committee : Chair Katie Donahue, Members Jim Bishop, Pete Bradford, Rene Ben David
Also Present: Town Administrator Brough, Executive Assistant Debra Alley
Remote: Linda Bryant, Marissa Jackson, Kathy Laskowski, Michael Miller
Absent: Select Person Sean DeBettencourt, AHC Member Mark Crossland
4:36 pm Select Person Green-Beach called the meeting to order
4:37 pm Open Joint Meeting of the Oak Bluffs Select Board and Affordable Housing Committee (Municipal Housing Trust)
Chair Donahue opened the joint Affordable Housing Committee meeting
Discussion and possible vote to approve Eversource easement for electric service WO#19961102 Underground 10180 for
Tackenash Knoll project 85 Edgartown Vineyard Haven Road - Marissa Jackson
Ms. Jackson explained this easement request to the members.
TA Brough explained the joint meeting was needed to approve this easement as the Takenash Knoll project comes under the
Municipal Housing Trust. This trust is comprised of the Select Board Members and the Affordable Housing Committee.
Select Person Leonard made a motion to approve Eversource easement for electric service WO#19961102 Underground 10180 for
Tackenash Knoll project 85 Edgartown Vineyar …
Tue Jul 21, 2026
Affordable Housing Committee
Joint board to vote on Eversource easement for Tackenash Knoll project
The Oak Bluffs Select Board and Affordable Housing Committee will hold a joint meeting to discuss and possibly vote on an Eversource easement for underground electric service at the Tackenash Knoll project at 85 Edgartown Vineyard Haven Road. The boards will also consider reappointing members to the Affordable Housing Committee, Historical Commission, Conservation Commission, Library Board, Climate & Energy Committee, Personnel Board, Shellfish Committee, Sign Review Committee, and Zoning Board of Appeals.
- Vote on Eversource easement for underground electric service (WO#19961102) at Tackenash Knoll, 85 Edgartown Vineyard Haven Road
- Reappointments to Affordable Housing Committee: Jim Bishop, Rene Ben David, Katie Donahue (3-year terms); Geoffrey Van Horn (3-year term)
- Reappointments to Conservation Commission: Sharon Baker (3-year term); Joan Hughes (3-year term); Sherry Countryman (3-year term); Susan Lemoie-Zarba (3-year term)
- Reappointments to Zoning Board of Appeals: Grace Cotterill (3-year term, name change from Grace Guck), Douglas Pease (3-year term), Llewellyn Rogers (3-year term)
- Reappointments to Historical Commission: Barbara Baskin (3-year term), Linda Bryant (2-year term), Kathy Laskowski (3-year term)
✓ Decided: Joint board approves Eversource easement for Tackenash Knoll project
The Select Board and Affordable Housing Committee approved an electric service easement for the Tackenash Knoll project. The Select Board also approved several payment warrants and filled numerous appointments across town committees.
- Approved Eversource easement for Tackenash Knoll project at 85 Edgartown Vineyard Haven Road (8-0)
- Approved payment warrants totaling $2,039,486.11 (4-0)
- Reappointed Jim Bishop, Rene Ben David, and Katherine Donahue to Affordable Housing Committee (4-0)
- Appointed Geoffrey Van Horn as alternate to Affordable Housing Committee (4-0)
- Reappointed Bill Cleary, Amanda Murtha, and Karen Tewhey to Community Preservation Committee (3-1, 4-0, 4-0)
- Reappointed Sharon Cooke and Joan Hughes, and appointed Sherry Countryman to Conservation Commission
- Reappointed Barbara Baskin, Linda Bryant, and Kathy Laskowski to Historical Commission (4-0)
- Appointed Linda Bryant, Dana Hughes, and Marta Van Ranst to Sign Review Committee (4-0)
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TOWN OF OAK BLUFFS
JOINT OAK BLUFFS AFFORDABLE HOUSING
COMMITTEE & SELECT BOARD AGENDA
Meeting Room - Lower Level
Tuesday July 21, 2026, at 4:30 pm - hybrid.
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4:30 pm Call meeting to order
4:30 Open Joint Meeting of the Oak Bluffs Select Board and Affordable Housing Committee (Municipal
Housing Trust)
Discussion and possible vote to approve Eversource easement for electric service WO#19961102 Underground
10180 for Tackenash Knoll project 85 Edgartown Vineyard Haven Road - Marissa Jackson
Close Joint Meeting of the Oak Bluffs Select Board and Affordable Housing Committee (Municipal
Housing Trust)
Old / New Business
Discussion and possible vote to approve meeting minutes July 14, 2026,
Discussion and possible vote to approve payment warrants
Appointments
Affordable Housing Committee - 3 positions + 1 alternate
Discussion and possible vote to reappoint Jim Bishop to the Affordable Housing Committee for a 3 year term
Discussion and possible vote to reappoint Rene Ben David to the Affordable Housing Committee for a 3 year term
Discussion and possible vote to reappoint Katie Donahue to the Affordable Housing C …
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TOWN OF OAK BLUFFS
JOINT OAK BLUFFS SELECT BOARD & AFFORDABLE
HOUSING COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Meeting Room - Lower Level
Tuesday July 21, 2026, at 4:30 pm - hybrid.
Present: Chair Dion Alley (remote), Select Person’s William (Bill) Cleary, Emma Green-Beach, and Mark Leonard
Affordable Housing Committee : Chair Katie Donahue, Members Jim Bishop, Pete Bradford, Rene Ben David
Also Present: Town Administrator Brough, Executive Assistant Debra Alley
Remote: Linda Bryant, Marissa Jackson, Kathy Laskowski, Michael Miller
Absent: Select Person Sean DeBettencourt, AHC Member Mark Crossland
4:36 pm Select Person Green-Beach called the meeting to order
4:37 pm Open Joint Meeting of the Oak Bluffs Select Board and Affordable Housing Committee (Municipal Housing Trust)
Chair Donahue opened the joint Affordable Housing Committee meeting
Discussion and possible vote to approve Eversource easement for electric service WO#19961102 Underground 10180 for
Tackenash Knoll project 85 Edgartown Vineyard Haven Road - Marissa Jackson
Ms. Jackson explained this easement request to the members.
TA Brough explained the joint meeting was needed to approve this easement as the Takenash Knoll project comes under the
Municipal Housing Trust. This trust is comprised of the Select Board Members and the Affordable Housing Committee.
Select Person Leonard made a motion to approve Eversource easement for electric service WO#19961102 Underground 10180 for
Tackenash Knoll project 85 Edgartown Vineyar …
Mon Jul 20, 2026
Copeland Plan Review Committee
Historic Ocean View House to become 26-room boutique hotel
The Copeland Plan District Review Board will hold a continued public hearing on a proposal to reconstruct the historic Ocean View House as a three-story, 26-room Victorian-style boutique hotel with three workforce housing units in the cellar. The board will also consider a request to withdraw a certificate of appropriateness application for a yoga platform at 125 Sea View Avenue, and hold a public hearing on a residential rebuild at 51 Katama Avenue.
- Continued public hearing: reconstruct Ocean View House (16 Chapman Ave & portion of 0 Summerfield Park) as 26-room Victorian-style boutique hotel with 3 workforce housing units in cellar
- Request to withdraw certificate of appropriateness for free-standing yoga platform at 125 Sea View Avenue (Black Joy, LLC)
- Public hearing: rebuild single-story home as two-story, raise roof 3 feet, and rebuild porch at 51 Katama Avenue (Jeffrey & Claudia Leidinger)
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TOWN OF OAK BLUFFSCOPELAND PLAN DISTRICT REVIEW BOARD MEETINGAGENDA
Meeting of Monday July 20, 2026 at 05:00 PM.
Revised
This is a HYBRID meeting with both in person and Zoom participation available.
The meeting will be held in the downstairs meeting room at the
Oak Bluffs Town Hall, 56 School Street, Oak Bluffs MA
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Minutes
3-9-26, 4-13-26
Continued Application for Certificate of Appropriateness – Request to Withdraw
125 Sea View Av Map10 Parcel 162
Black Joy, LLC
Free standing yoga platform in backyard for therapeutic and management of degenerative hip disease. (existing)
Continued Public Hearings
16 Chapman and a Portion of 0 Summerfield Pk Map 8 Parcel 75
OB MV REALTY TRUST, Charles Hajjar, Trustee
Reconstruct the historic Ocean View House as a three-story, 26-room
Victorian-style boutique hotel with three workforce housing
units in the cellar.
Public Hearings
51 Katama Av Map 18 Parcel 13
Jeffrey & Claudia Leidinger
Rebuild the single story as 2 story, raise the roof by 3’ and
rebuild the porch.
Other Business
Mon Jul 20, 2026
Copeland Plan Review Committee
Committee reviews two major development projects and one minor backyard addition
The Copeland Plan Review Committee will hold public hearings on two major projects: a boutique hotel with workforce housing at 16 Chapman Avenue and a two-story expansion at 51 Katama Avenue. A third item, a backyard yoga platform at 125 Sea View Avenue, is continued from a prior meeting.
- Continued public hearing for Black Joy, LLC’s free-standing yoga platform at 125 Sea View Avenue (existing backyard structure)
- Public hearing for OB MV REALTY TRUST’s 26-room boutique hotel with 3 workforce housing units at 16 Chapman Avenue and 0 Summerfield Parkway
- Public hearing for Jeffrey & Claudia Leidinger’s two-story expansion and roof-raise at 51 Katama Avenue
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Meeting of Monday July 20, 2026 at 05:00 PM.
This is a HYBRID meeting with both in person and Zoom participation available.
The meeting will be held in the downstairs meeting room at the
Oak Bluffs Town Hall, 56 School Street, Oak Bluffs MA
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Minutes
3-9-26, 4-13-26
Application for Certificate of Appropriateness
125 Sea View Av Map10 Parcel 162
Black Joy, LLC
Free standing yoga platform in backyard for therapeutic and management of degenerative hip disease. (existing)
Continued Public Hearings
16 Chapman and a Portion of 0 Summerfield Pk Map 8 Parcel 75
OB MV REALTY TRUST, Charles Hajjar, Trustee
Reconstruct the historic Ocean View House as a three-story, 26-room
Victorian-style boutique hotel with three workforce housing
units in the cellar.
Public Hearings
51 Katama Av Map 18 Parcel 13
Jeffrey & Claudia Leidinger
Rebuild the single story as 2 story, raise the roof by 3’ and
rebuild the porch.
Other Business
Mon Jul 20, 2026
Parks Commission
Parks Commission to discuss Naushon Park fence installation
The Oak Bluffs Parks Commission will meet to discuss a survey and proposed fence installation at Naushon Park.
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PARKS COMMISSION AGENDA
Monday, July 20, 2026 at 4:30 pm
Naushon Park, Naushon Ave, Oak Bluffs
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4:30 pm Call Meeting to order
New Business
• Naushon Park survey & proposed fence installation
Adjourn
Mon Jul 20, 2026
Parks Commission
Parks Commission to vote on 6 special event permits for August 2026
The Oak Bluffs Parks Commission will consider six special event permit applications for August 2026, including a 5K race and several beach day events. The commission will also discuss a pickleball noise complaint, an Eastville Beach complaint, and review a draft license for Martha's Vineyard baseball and softball leagues.
- Special event permit for The Vineyard Classic 5K at Washington Park on August 11, 2026
- Special event permit for Golden Island Escape at Town/Inkwell Beach on August 11, 2026
- Special event permit for Blue Vineyard Beach Day at Town/Inkwell Beach on August 17, 2026
- Special event permit for Bison on the Vineyard Beach Day at Town/Inkwell Beach on August 18, 2026
- Special event permit for Delta Beach Day at Town/Inkwell Beach on August 19, 2026
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TOWN OF OAK BLUFFS
PARKS COMMISSION AGENDA
Monday, July 20, 2026 at 3:00 pm
Robert E Rose Town Garage office, 347 County Rd, Oak Bluffs
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3:00 pm Call Meeting to order
Special Event Permit Applications
• The Vineyard Classic 5K; Washington Park – Tuesday, August 11, 2026
• Golden Island Escape; Town/Inkwell Beach – Tuesday, August 11, 2026
• Blue Vineyard Beach Day; Town/Inkwell Beach – Monday, August 17, 2026
• Bison on the Vineyard Beach Day; Town/Inkwell Beach – Tuesday, August 18, 2026
• Delta Beach Day; Town/Inkwell Beach - Wednesday, August 19, 2026
• pINKWELL; Town/Inkwell Beach – Thursday, August 20, 2026
New Business
• Pickleball noise complaint
• Eastville Beach complaint
• Review of draft MV Baseball & Softball Leagues license
Adjourn
Mon Jul 20, 2026
- Select Board
Short-term rental bylaw discussion continues
The Short Term Rental Adhoc Committee will discuss the proposed STR bylaw and review updated state regulations (10th Edition 780 CMR). The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and next steps.
- Discussion of 10th Edition 780 CMR (state building code) as updated July 24, 2025
- Continued discussion of short-term rental bylaw
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OAK BLUFFS SHORT TERM RENTAL
ADHOC COMMITTEE AGENDA
Oak Bluffs Town Hall - 56 School Street
Meeting Room - Lower Level
Monday July 20, 2026, at 4:30 pm - hybrid.
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4:30 pm Call meeting to order
Approval of minutes 07/13/2026
Discussion of 10‘ Edition 780 CMR -Updated 07/24/2025
https://www.mass.gov/doc/short-term-rental-quidance-for-1-
2-family-dwellings/download
Continued discussion of STR rental bylaw
Next Steps
Move to Adjourn
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Sat Jul 18, 2026
- Select Board
Select Board holds strategic planning and goal-setting session
The Oak Bluffs Select Board is meeting for a strategic planning and goal-setting session. The agenda includes discussion of strategic priority areas, identification of strategic priorities, and next steps. The meeting also includes a vote on prior meeting minutes and public comment.
- Discussion and possible vote to approve June 13, 2026, meeting minutes
- Discussion of Strategic Priority Areas
- Identification of Strategic Priorities
- Next Steps
- Public Comment
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OAK BLUFFS SELECT BOARD STRATEGIC
PLANNING AND GOAL SETTING
Oak Bluffs Town Hall - 56 School Street
Meeting Room - Lower Level
Saturday July 18, 2026, at 8:00 am
8:00 am Select Board Strategic Planning and Goal Setting Starts
Discussion and possible vote to approve June 13, 2026, meeting minutes
Discussion of Strategic Priority Areas
Identification of Strategic Priorities
Next Steps
Public Comment
12:00 Select Board Strategic Planning and Goal Setting ends (approximately)
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Thu Jul 16, 2026
Roads & Byways
Committee to vote on No Parking sign, paper road clearing, and taxi enforcement
The Roads and Byways Committee will discuss and possibly vote on several items, including a request for a No Parking sign at 23 Uncas Ave, clearing trees on a paper road for access to a corner lot, and enforcement of taxi and tour bus regulations. The committee will also consider a proposal on residents painting No Parking in front of their properties.
- Vote on No Parking sign request opposite 23 Uncas Ave
- Vote on clearing trees on paper road for access to Meadow and Nahomon St. corner lot
- Vote on Taxi and Tour Bus enforcement
- Discussion on residents painting No Parking in front of property
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Roads and Byways Committee Agenda
Thursday July 16, 2026, at 12:30 pm Hybrid Meeting
56 School St. Oak Bluffs Town Hall
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Old/New Business
Discussion and possible vote to approve Roads and Byways Meeting Minutes May 28, 2026
Discussion and possible vote on request for “No Parking” sign installed opposite 23 Uncas Ave - Susie Alex
Discussion and possible vote on making paper road accessible — clearing trees — for access to Meadow and
Nahomon St. corner lot - Tracy Newport.
Discussion and possible vote on Taxi and Tour Bus enforcement
Discussion and possible vote on residents painting “No Parking” in front of property.
Discussion on Member's items of interest for future consideration.
Adjourn
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Thu Jul 16, 2026
Shellfish Committee
Shellfish Committee to discuss new licenses, seed delivery, and aquaculture
The Oak Bluffs Shellfish Committee will discuss and possibly vote on new licensing applications, review the Constable's report, and address new business including MVSG seed delivery dates and aquaculture seed sources. Old business includes a letter to the Select Board about aquaculture in ponds. The meeting is hybrid at Town Hall and via Zoom.
- Discussion and possible vote on new licensing applications
- MVSG seed delivery dates
- Aquaculture seed sources
- Meeting dates for July to December 2026
- Aquaculture in ponds letter to Select Board
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TOWN OF OAK BLUFFS
SHELLFISH COMMITTEE AGENDA
Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 4:00 pm - hybrid
Town Hall lower-level small meeting room,
56 School St, Oak Bluffs
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4:00 pm Call Meeting to order
Discussion and possible vote to on any new licensing applications
Department Head Report:
• Constable’s update/report
New Business
• MVSG seed delivery dates
• Aquaculture seed sources
• Meeting dates - July to December 2026
Old Business
• Aquaculture in ponds letter to SB
Previous minutes;
Public Announcements
Advisory Committee Members Update
Public Comment
Adjourn
Thu Jul 16, 2026
Council on Aging
Council on Aging to vote on August meeting cancellation, discuss summer programming
The Oak Bluffs Council on Aging board will vote on cancelling its August 2026 meeting and review three August events: a Matter of Balance workshop, a Polar Bear 80th birthday celebration, and a Summer of Healthy Aging lunch-and-learn. The meeting also includes approval of June minutes, an administrator's report, and community comment.
- Vote on cancellation of August 2026 meeting
- Polar Bear's 80th Birthday Celebration on August 13, 2026
- Summer of Healthy Aging on MV at OBCOA Lunch and Learn on August 25, 2026
- Matter of Balance program on August 4, 2026
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Thursday, July 16, 2026
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10:30 am Call the meeting to order
Discussion and possible vote to approve minutes of June 18, 2026
Old/New Business
Vote on cancellation of August 2026 meeting
August programming:
Matter of Balance August 4, 2026
Polar Bear ’s 80 th Birthday Celebration August 13, 2026
Summer of Healthy Aging on MV at OBCOA Lunch and Learn August 25, 2026
Administrator ’s Report
Community Comment
Adjournment and date for the next meeting
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brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by law.
Wed Jul 15, 2026
Wastewater Department
Oak Bluffs Wastewater Commission to discuss betterment fees, Tackenash Knoll hookup fees, and privilege fee update
The Oak Bluffs Wastewater Commission will meet via Zoom on July 15, 2025, at 3:00 PM. The agenda includes a continuation of the discussion on betterment fees and a street list, a discussion of the Tackenash Knoll privilege, hookup, and associated fees, and an update on privilege fees. The meeting will also include a Commissioner's Update and a written report from the Facilities Manager.
- Betterment Fees Update - Timeline and Discussion Continuation, including a street list
- Tackenash Knoll Privilege, Hookup and Associated Fees
- Privilege Fee Update
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The Oak Bluffs Wastewater Commission will hold a public meeting at 3:00 PM on
Wednesday, July 15, 2026. This will be a ZOOM ONLY meeting. Those in attendance
via Zoom must have Zoom downloaded and a user account created prior to the meeting,
or alternatively call-in via telephone without video feed. The web address and telephone
call-in information are as follows:
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AGENDA
1. Betterments Fees Update - Timeline and Discussion
Continuation
a. Street List
2. Tackenash Knoll Privilege, Hookup and Associated Fees
3. Privilege Fee Update
4. Commissioner’s Update
5. Facilities Manager’s Update – Written Report
The listing of matters are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair, which may be
discussed at the meeting. Not all items may in fact be discussed and other items not listed
may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by law.
Wed Jul 15, 2026
Historic Commission
Oak Bluffs Historical Commission reviews past meeting minutes
The Oak Bluffs Historical Commission will meet on July 15, 2026, to review minutes from previous meetings and conduct other routine business. No substantive decisions or public hearings are listed on the agenda.
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TOWN OF OAK BLUFFS
OAK BLUFFS HISTORICAL COMMISSION
AGENDA
Meeting of July 15, 2026 at 3:00 PM
In Person
The meeting will be held in the Oak Bluffs Public Library, Upstairs Meeting Room
1. Review of the minutes of the Oak Bluffs Historical Commission m eeting s of April 15,
2026 and January 15, 2025
2. Other business
3. Adjournment
Wed Jul 15, 2026
Zoning Board of Appeals
ZBA to hear four special permit appeals, including Zarba, Brice, Hickey Trust, and Bradley matters
The Oak Bluffs Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a hybrid meeting on July 15, 2026, at 6:00 PM. The board will vote on minutes from May and June meetings, discuss and potentially vote on a chair position, and hold public hearings on four special permit applications: John Zarba for alterations to a residential structure at 2 East Side Road; Eugene D. Brice for additions/renovations to a non-conforming lot at 25 Circuit Ave. Extension; Gloria A. Hickey Trust for a septic upgrade and construction on a non-conforming lot in the Floodplain Overlay District at 27 County Road; and Melissa Bradley for a deck platform at 125 Seaview Avenue.
- Public hearing: Zarba appeal for special permit for alterations/additions at 2 East Side Rd (no additional sewage flow)
- Public hearing: Brice appeal for special permit to build addition/renovation on non-conforming lot at 25 Circuit Ave. Extension in Floodplain Overlay District
- Public hearing: Hickey Trust appeal for special permit for septic upgrade, dwelling, and garage construction in FPOD at 27 County Rd
- Public hearing: Bradley appeal for special permit to build a free-standing deck on a non-conforming lot at 125 Seaview Avenue
- Discussion and potential vote on Chair position
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AMENDED AGENDA
Date Time
Wednesday, July 15, 2026 6:00PM
Hybrid Meeting
In Person at 56 School Street and via Zoom
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Minutes:
• May 20, 2026 Meeting
• June 17, 2026 Meeting
Open Session
Executive Session
Discussion and Potential Vote re: Chair Position
RE: Zarba Appeal
John Zarba and Susan Lemoie-Zarba
2 East Side Rd.
Map 13 Parcel 7
The Oak Bluffs Zoning Board of Appeals will hold an In-Person Public Hearing on
Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 6:00PM in the Oak Bluffs Town Hall Downstairs Meeting Room, 56
School Street, on the application of the referenced petitioner seeking: a Special Permit within Oak
Bluffs Zoning By-Law Section 9, Section XVIII(1)(A)(6)(a)(i)for alterations to buildings and
additions to existing residential structures, provided that such additions or alterations shall not
result in additional sewage flow or sewage capacity if said building or structure is served by onsite
sewage disposal facilities.
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RE: Brice Appeal
Eugene D. Brice
25 Circuit Ave. Extension
Map 8 Parcel 292
The Oak Bluffs Zoning Board of Appeals will hold an In-Person Pub …
Tue Jul 14, 2026
- Select Board
Select Board to vote on new EMT appointments and election staffing
The Oak Bluffs Select Board will hold a hybrid meeting on July 14, 2026, to discuss and possibly vote on several appointments, including full-time and per diem EMT positions, and election-related staffing for the 2026 State Primary and State Election. The board will also review payment warrants, approve polling locations, and consider permits for taxi drivers and special events.
- Vote to appoint Emma Mayhew as Full-Time EMT
- Vote to appoint Em Kraak as per diem EMT
- Vote to reappoint Gail Barmakian to Copeland Plan review Committee
- Vote to approve taxi driver permit for Chanderpaul Simms (Blue Fish Taxi)
- Vote on special event permit for Red Cat Kitchen (August 15, 2026, 10:30 pm–1:00 am)
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✓ Decided: Select Board approves $4.8M in warrants, reappoints Gail Barmakian to Copeland Committee
The Select Board unanimously approved multiple payment warrants totaling approximately $4.8 million, including warrants closing out FY26. The board also reappointed Gail Barmakian as its representative to the Copeland Plan Review Committee and appointed two new EMTs. A request for a special waiver on the downtown work moratorium for 9 Oak Bluffs Avenue was discussed but no vote was taken.
- Approved payment warrants totaling $4,769,020.63 (5-0)
- Reappointed Gail Barmakian as Select Board representative to Copeland Plan Review Committee (5-0)
- Appointed Emma Mayhew as Full-Time EMT (5-0)
- Appointed Em Kraak as per diem EMT (5-0)
- Approved July 7, 2026 joint meeting minutes (5-0)
- Approved special event/amplified sound permit for Red Cat Kitchen on August 15, 2026 (5-0)
- Approved 2026 election polling locations, early voting hours, and election worker appointments (5-0)
- Tabled Little League license for Viera and Penn Fields to July 28, 2026 meeting
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TOWN OF OAK BLUFFS
OAK BLUFFS SELECT BOARD AGENDA
Oak Bluffs Town Hall - 56 School Street
Meeting Hall - Lower Level
Tuesday July 14, 2026, at 4:30 pm - hybrid.
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4:30 pm Call meeting to order
Public Announcements
e Library Friends of Oak Bluffs Summer Book Sale is coming up on July 23, 24 & 25, 2026
Preapproved Events
e Della Hardman Day in Ocean Park on Saturday July 25, 2026, 4:00 pm to 6:00pm
Department Head, Committees and Commission Updates
Appointments
Discussion and possible vote to appoint Emma Mayhew as a Full-Time EMT, subject to the terms and conditions
of the IAFF Collective Bargaining Agreement and successful completion of the probationary period
Discussion and possible vote to appoint Em Kraak as a per diem EMT contingent upon compliance with all
requirements and conditions of the provisional EMT status
Discussion and possible vote to reappoint Gail Barmakian as the Select Board representative to the Copeland Plan
review Committee for a one-year term
Old / New Business
Discussion and possible vote to approve joint meeting minutes July 7, 2026
Discussion and possible vote to approve payment …
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TOWN OF OAK BLUFFS
OAK BLUFFS SELECT BOARD MEETING MINUTES
Oak Bluffs Town Hall - 56 School Street
Meeting Hall - Lower Level
Tuesday July 14, 2026, at 4:30 pm - hybrid.
Present: Chair Dion Alley, Select Person’s Sean DeBettencourt, William (Bill) Cleary (remote), Emma Green-Beach, and Mark
Leonard
Also Present: Executive Assistant Debra Alley, Fire Chief Foster, Police Chief Searle
Remote: Building Commissioner Petkus, Eunki Seoonwoo (MVTV), Emma Killbride (MV Gazette), Michael Miller, Sarah Omer,
Wastewater Facilities Manager Patrick Hickey
Absent: Town Administrator (ATA) Brough
4:30 pm Chair Alley called the Select Board meeting to order
Public Announcements
e Library Friends of Oak Bluffs Summer Book Sale is coming up on July 23, 24 & 25, 2026
e¢ Holy Ghost Parade and Feast
Preapproved Events
e Della Hardman Day in Ocean Park on Saturday July 25, 2026, 4:00 pm to 6:00pm
Department Head, Committees and Commission Updates:
Chair Alley thanked all the emergency personnel for their response to the tragic accident.
Appointments
Discussion and possible vote to reappoint Gail Barmakian as the Select Board representative to the Copeland Plan review Committee
for a one-year term
Select Person DeBettencourt made a motion to reappoint Gail Barmakian as the Select Board representative to the Copeland Plan review
Committee for a one-year term, Seconded by Select Person Green-Beach
Roll Call Vote: Cleary - Aye, Leonard - Aye, Alley - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye, Green-Beach - …
Tue Jul 14, 2026
Economic Development Council
Economic Development Council to vote on 5-year Action Plan RFP and outreach letter
The Oak Bluffs Economic Development Council will meet on July 14, 2026, to discuss and possibly vote on approving the minutes from June 30, forwarding a 5-year Action Plan Request for Proposal to the Select Board, and approving an introduction letter to business district building owners and businesses. Members will also provide updates before adjourning.
- Possible vote to approve June 30 meeting minutes
- Possible vote to forward 5-year Action Plan RFP to Select Board
- Possible vote to approve EDC introduction letter to business district stakeholders
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✓ Decided: EDC approves RFP for 5-Year Economic Development Action Plan
The Economic Development Council approved sending an RFP for a five-year action plan to the Town Administrator. The Council also approved a plan to distribute introduction letters to business and building owners. Members discussed fireworks parking and various holiday programming initiatives.
- Approved minutes from June 30th meeting (3-0-1)
- Approved sending 5-Year Economic Development Action Plan RFP to Town Administrator (5-0-0)
- Approved electronic distribution of introduction letter to business owners and modified mailers to building owners (5-0-0)
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TOWN OF OAK BLUFFS
OAK BLUFFS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
COUNCIL AGENDA
Oak Bluffs Town Hall - 56 School Street
Meeting Room - Lower Level
Tuesday July 14, 2026, at 9:00 am - hybrid.
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e Discussion and possible vote to approve the minutes from June 30
e Discussion and possible vote to forward the 5-year Action Plan Request for Proposal to
the Select Board for approval and release
e Discussion and possible vote to approve EDC introduction letter to business district
building owners and businesses.
e Member Updates
e Adjourn
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Meeting S ummary - Oak Bluffs Economic Development Council
Ju ly 14 , 2026
Council Attendees: Mark Leonard, Larkin Stallings, Stephanie Wolf *, S u sie Wallo,
Amelie Loyot *, Bob Malecki (Zoom)
Additional Attendees: Maura McGroarty (Zoom) , Matt Henders o n (Zoom)
Next steps
Mark
Forward the approved RFP to Wendy for formatting and processing.
Bring up the idea of including an Island Theater location analysis in the RFP at
the Select Board meeting tonight.
Email the approved Economic Development Council introduction letter to
business owners.
Modify the letter for building owners and mail it out, requesting their email
addresses for electronic communication.
Update the town website with the EDC's landing page information.
Continue working with Town Administration on automating the business licensing
process, including deciding on whether to spend $3,000 for OpenGov to develop
it.
Larkin
Approach the OBA to gauge interest in facilitating the fireworks parking next
year.
Follow up with Amelie offline about the ice skating rink research.
Susie
Continue to attend Fireworks Committee meetings to learn the fireworks process.
Amelie
Approach the MV Camp Meeting Association about installing solar-powered
Christmas lights for the holiday season.
Contact Nevette Previd ( Vineyard Preservation Trust) about the possibility of the
Flying Horses being open on weekends up to New Year's.
Resend or distribute the updated packet of ideas to the group for consid …
Mon Jul 13, 2026
- Select Board
Short-term rental committee to vote on intent statement
The Oak Bluffs Short Term Rental Ad Hoc Committee is meeting to discuss and possibly vote on an 'Intent statement' for a proposed short-term rental bylaw. They will also continue developing a draft bylaw and discuss the rental registration process.
- Discussion and possible vote on 'Intent statement' for STR bylaw
- Continued discussion on development of STR rental bylaw draft
- Discussion of 10th Edition 780 CMR (state building code update)
- Discussion of rental registration process
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TOWN OF OAK BLUFFS
OAK BLUFFS SHORT TERM RENTAL
ADHOC COMMITTEE AGENDA
Oak Bluffs Town Hall - 56 School Street
Meeting Room - Lower Level
Monday July 13, 2026, at 4:30 pm - hybrid.
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4:30 pm Call meeting to order
Approval of minutes 06/29/2026
Discussion and possible vote on ‘Intent statement’
Continued discussion on development of STR rental bylaw
draft
Discussion of 10th Edition 780 CMR — Updated 07/24/2025
Thoughts & discussion of rental registration process
Next Steps
Move to Adjourn
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Mon Jul 13, 2026
Planning Board
Planning Board to review all zoning reform topics and determine next steps
The Oak Bluffs Planning Board's Zoning Reform Subcommittee will meet to review all zoning reform topics and determine what further work is required. The meeting is hybrid, held in the Town Hall Meeting Room and via Zoom.
- Review all zoning reform topics and determine further work required
- Updates on prior discussions or actions
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ZONING REFORM SUBCOMMITTEE - AGENDA
Monday, July 13, 2026 – 6:00 PM
Hybrid Meeting
Town Hall Meeting Room, 56 School Street
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Zoning Reform Items
Review all topics and determine further work required
Updates
Adjourn
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Oak Bluffs, MA 02557
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Wed Jul 8, 2026
Cottage City Historic District Commission
Historic district reviews fence, additions, and repairs at 3 properties
The Cottage City Historic District Commission will hold a hybrid meeting to review several applications for work within the district. Items include a fence installation at Naushon Park, a rear addition and window replacements at 34 Massasoit Avenue, and siding and window repairs at 35 Tuckernuck and 31 Nantucket Avenue.
- Public hearing at 5:15 PM for split rail fence at Naushon Park (Map 17 Parcel 34-1, Map 11 Parcels 100 and 101)
- Public hearing at 5:30 PM for 34 Massasoit Avenue: remove and replace rear 2-story addition, replace windows and doors with specified materials
- Determination for 35 Tuckernuck: repair rotted wood, siding, and replace door and windows
- Determination for 31 Nantucket Avenue: remove and replace 2nd-floor balcony, same size
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COTTAGE CITY HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION AGENDA
Meeting of Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at 5:00 PM.
This is a HYBRID meeting with both in person & Zoom participation available.
The meeting will be held in the downstairs meeting room at the
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Minutes
3/11/26
Determination
35 Tuckernuck Map 10 Parcel 113
Maribel Cruz, Desmond Scott
Replace small areas of rotted wood, and siding around the house and garage, sand chipped lead paint, replace rotted rusted door with wood entry doors with screens. Replace rotted window sills in the basement. Replace broken kitchen window
31 Nantucket Av Map 10 Parcel 145
Anne Speakman
Remove and replace 2nd fl. balcony. Size will remain the same.
Public Hearings
5:15 Fencing at Parks – Tony Lima
Naushon Park Map 17 Parcel 34-1, Map 11 Parcel 100, Map 11 Parcel 101
Installation of a split rail fence.
5:30 34 Massasoit Av Map 11 Parcel 43
Iman Farrior
Remove existing 2-story rear portion of house, construct a new, larger, 2-story addition per plans. Replace all windows and doors (except in front gable and side of entry) with Norwood “ Historic Double Hung” with white exterior. New French door to be custom made of Mahogany or similar. Cedar shingles to be natural. Roofing shingles to be asphalt to match existing.
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💰 Federal awards (top 10 by amount)
Largest recent federal contract/grant awards to recipients in this city (2023–present), via USAspending.gov.
| $293,559 | MARTHA'S VINEYARD COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC. Department of Veterans Affairs · READJUSTMENT COUNSELING SERVICES |
| $143,518 | MARTHA'S VINEYARD COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC. Department of Veterans Affairs · READJUSTMENT COUNSELING SERVICES |
| $4,800 | KATHERINE FERRUCCI Department of State · LANGUAGE SERVICES |
| $4,000 | KATHERINE FERRUCCI Department of State · LANGUAGE SERVICES |
| $4,000 | KATHERINE FERRUCCI Department of State · LANGUAGE SERVICES |
| $3,920 | KATHERINE FERRUCCI Department of State · LANGUAGE SERVICES |
| $3,920 | KATHERINE FERRUCCI Department of State · LANGUAGE SERVICES |
| $3,450 | KATHERINE FERRUCCI Department of State · LANGUAGE SERVICES |
| $3,040 | KATHERINE FERRUCCI Department of State · LANGUAGE SERVICES |
| $2,280 | KATHERINE FERRUCCI Department of State · LANGUAGE SERVICES |
Source: USAspending.gov (U.S. Treasury) — federal awards only, not city budgets.
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Traffic fatalities2 (2024)
Business establishments1,251 (6,082 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$2,222/mo (37 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy8.7% (low numeracy 15% · 2017)
Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC
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