Finance Committee recommends $1.9M override for fiscal 2027 deficit. The committee voted unanimously on the $1.9 million recommendation to address a fiscal 2027 shortfall of $1,805,906.11, which includes pending reductions from the Cape Cod Municipal Health Group for elementary and regional
Oak Bluffs Finance Committee approves warrant articles for the May town meetings. Committee Chair Bob Malecki led votes on multiple warrant articles, approving a $200,000 transfer from free cash to the stabilization fund, $25,000 for shared engineering costs, and capital funding for dredging in
Council on Aging votes to restrict dogs at facility. The Council on Aging voted 6 to 0, with 1 abstaining, to recommend a Select Board policy on dogs at the center after two seniors complained about barking and aggressive animals. Member Jacqueline Callahan noted the dogs in question are not
Zoning Board of Appeals votes unanimously to continue Bradley appeal hearing. The Oak Bluffs board voted 5-0 on February 18 to reschedule the application hearing for a free-standing deck at 125 Seaview Avenue to March 18, 2026. Melissa Bradley seeks a Special Permit under Zoning Bylaws Sections
Oak Bluffs Shellfish Committee approves larger boats in Harbor. The committee unanimously recommended that the Select Board raise the maximum vessel size limit in Oak Bluffs Harbor to 40 feet, responding to requests from fishermen seeking to use larger vessels during the winter fishing season.
Planning Board holds public hearing on six zoning proposals. Oak Bluffs Planning Board Vice Chair Chris Chambers led discussion of proposed amendments to zoning bylaws governing short-term rentals, environmental performance standards, erosion control, site plan review, accessory uses, and
Finance Committee backs spring warrant articles on strong budget news. Accountant Deborah Potter reported that health insurance premiums will increase only 8 percent instead of 15 percent, cutting the budget deficit from $3.9 million to $2.4 million. Chair Bob Malecki's committee endorsed an
Wastewater Commission confirms flow approval for Circuit Avenue property. Chairperson Gail Barmakian had administratively approved wastewater flow on December 19, 2024, for 30 Circuit Ave.: a 12-bedroom, 2-retail-space mixed-use development generating 1,320 gallons of daily flow. After reviewing
Finance Committee recommends warrant articles, converts Town Clerk to appointed post. The Finance and Advisory Committee voted Thursday to recommend warrant articles for spring town meetings, including converting the Town Clerk and Tree Warden from elected to appointed positions. Town Accountant
Oak Bluffs Conservation Commission continues two Notice of Intent hearings for wetland developments. Chair Joan Hughes led the Commission in unanimously continuing hearings on a proposed residential development at 27 County Road, within wetland and the 100-year flood zone, and an amended notice for