{ "city": "Oak Bluffs", "state": "MA", "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/oakbluffsma.gov/", "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.", "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/", "generated": "2026-08-05", "upcoming": [ { "date": "2026-08-05", "body": "Zoning Board of Appeals", "headline": "Zoning Board of Appeals to discuss Green Villa project status", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.oakbluffsma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08052026-4910", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.oakbluffsma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-08-06", "body": "Finance & Advisory Committee", "headline": "FinCom to vote on $100k Habitat for Humanity request for 44 Oak Ave housing project", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.oakbluffsma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08062026-4913", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.oakbluffsma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-08-06", "body": "Conservation Commission", "headline": "Conservation Commission to review flood-zone construction projects", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.oakbluffsma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08062026-4911", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.oakbluffsma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-08-17", "body": "Planning Board", "headline": "Planning Board subcommittee to submit zoning reform draft for review", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.oakbluffsma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08172026-4770", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.oakbluffsma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-08-19", "body": "Zoning Board of Appeals", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://www.oakbluffsma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08192026-4912", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.oakbluffsma.gov/AgendaCenter" } ], "recent": [ { "date": "2026-08-03", "body": "Parks Commission", "headline": "Parks Commission to discuss Naushon Park site visit and Land Bank reappointment", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.oakbluffsma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08032026-4909", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.oakbluffsma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-08-03", "body": "Planning Board", "headline": "Planning Board to review zoning warrant drafts", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.oakbluffsma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08032026-4769", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.oakbluffsma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-08-03", "body": "- Select Board", "headline": "Ad Hoc Committee to discuss short-term rental bylaw", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.oakbluffsma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08032026-4908", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.oakbluffsma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-30", "body": "Board of Assessors", "headline": "Board of Assessors to review tax commitments and abatements", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.oakbluffsma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07302026-4907", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.oakbluffsma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-29", "body": "Wastewater Department", "headline": "Wastewater Commission to discuss betterment and privilege fees", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.oakbluffsma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07292026-4906", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.oakbluffsma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-28", "body": "Economic Development Council", "headline": "Council to vote on bylaw for Special Town Meeting", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.oakbluffsma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07282026-4903", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.oakbluffsma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-28", "body": "Board of Health", "headline": "Board of Health to vote on variance for septic system at 9 Spruce Ave", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.oakbluffsma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07282026-4904", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.oakbluffsma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-28", "body": "- Select Board", "headline": "Select Board to vote on YMCA fuel tank relocation, new police officer, and downtown safety measures", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.oakbluffsma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07282026-4905", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.oakbluffsma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-27", "body": "- Select Board", "headline": "Short-term rental bylaw discussion continues", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.oakbluffsma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07272026-4902", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.oakbluffsma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-27", "body": "Copeland Plan Review Committee", "headline": "Historic Ocean View House reconstruction as 26-room hotel reviewed", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.oakbluffsma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07272026-4901", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.oakbluffsma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-23", "body": "Personnel Board", "headline": "Personnel Board to vote on HR job description and new duties policy", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.oakbluffsma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07232026-4896", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.oakbluffsma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-21", "body": "- Select Board", "headline": "Joint board to vote on Eversource easement for Tackenash Knoll project", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.oakbluffsma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07212026-4898", "minutes_url": "https://www.oakbluffsma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07212026-4898", "source": "https://www.oakbluffsma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-21", "body": "Affordable Housing Committee", "headline": "Joint board to vote on Eversource easement for Tackenash Knoll project", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.oakbluffsma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07212026-4899", "minutes_url": "https://www.oakbluffsma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07212026-4899", "source": "https://www.oakbluffsma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-20", "body": "Copeland Plan Review Committee", "headline": "Historic Ocean View House to become 26-room boutique hotel", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.oakbluffsma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07202026-4897", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.oakbluffsma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-20", "body": "Copeland Plan Review Committee", "headline": "Committee reviews two major development projects and one minor backyard addition", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.oakbluffsma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07202026-4892", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.oakbluffsma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-20", "body": "Parks Commission", "headline": "Parks Commission to discuss Naushon Park fence installation", "summary": "The Oak Bluffs Parks Commission will meet to discuss a survey and proposed fence installation at Naushon Park.", "agenda_url": "https://www.oakbluffsma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07202026-4895", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.oakbluffsma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-20", "body": "Parks Commission", "headline": "Parks Commission to vote on 6 special event permits for August 2026", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.oakbluffsma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07202026-4894", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.oakbluffsma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-20", "body": "- Select Board", "headline": "Short-term rental bylaw discussion continues", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.oakbluffsma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07202026-4893", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.oakbluffsma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-18", "body": "- Select Board", "headline": "Select Board holds strategic planning and goal-setting session", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.oakbluffsma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07182026-4887", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.oakbluffsma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-16", "body": "Roads & Byways", "headline": "Committee to vote on No Parking sign, paper road clearing, and taxi enforcement", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.oakbluffsma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07162026-4890", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.oakbluffsma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-16", "body": "Shellfish Committee", "headline": "Shellfish Committee to discuss new licenses, seed delivery, and aquaculture", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.oakbluffsma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07162026-4889", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.oakbluffsma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-16", "body": "Council on Aging", "headline": "Council on Aging to vote on August meeting cancellation, discuss summer programming", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.oakbluffsma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07162026-4891", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.oakbluffsma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-15", "body": "Wastewater Department", "headline": "Oak Bluffs Wastewater Commission to discuss betterment fees, Tackenash Knoll hookup fees, and privilege fee update", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.oakbluffsma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07152026-4888", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.oakbluffsma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-15", "body": "Historic Commission", "headline": "Oak Bluffs Historical Commission reviews past meeting minutes", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.oakbluffsma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07152026-4885", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.oakbluffsma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-15", "body": "Zoning Board of Appeals", "headline": "ZBA to hear four special permit appeals, including Zarba, Brice, Hickey Trust, and Bradley matters", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.oakbluffsma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07152026-4882", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.oakbluffsma.gov/AgendaCenter" } ] }