Oak Bluffs School Committee approves $12.1 million fiscal 2027 budget. The committee voted unanimously to approve the FY27 operating budget of $12,177,541, an increase of $12,660 from a December version with funds going to the Central Office. Superintendent Dr. Richie Smith reported that the high
Affordable Housing Committee votes for Habitat funding meeting. The Committee voted unanimously to convene an Affordable Housing Trust meeting to secure $100,000 needed to complete a three-bedroom Habitat for Humanity home at 44 Oak Avenue, expected to finish in November 2026. Committee member Jim
Finance Committee reviews departmental budgets as Wastewater Department confronts unexpected $548,000 bond payment and looming $25 million grinder pump replacement project. The immediate obligation will be covered with retained earnings of approximately $1.1 million, though future capital needs are
Oak Bluffs Planning Board approves dual development agenda: boatyard with landscaping conditions and Lagoon Ridge permit phasing. The Board voted 4-0 to approve Rico's Boatyard special permit and site plan review at 68 Holmes Hole Road, along with two tenant operations (MV Stonework and MV
The Finance Committee reviewed FY2027 school budgets January 22, confronted by town deficit challenges. Superintendent Richard Smith presented the Shared Services budget with a 7.73 percent increase totaling $11,292,477, including an $83,019 rise in special education transportation costs. Principal
The Board of Assessors approves 2025 motor vehicle commitments and exemption applications. The board unanimously approved the 7th Motor Vehicle Commitment of 2025, containing 168 bills totaling $8,053.40 in tax. It also unanimously approved motor vehicle tax abatements of $236.26 and exemption
Zoning Board continues Bradley deck-platform hearing; Rogers to address enforcement concerns. The board unanimously continued the special permit hearing for Melissa Bradley's application to build a free-standing deck platform in a non-conforming R2 lot at 125 Seaview Avenue to February 18. Chair
Oak Bluffs Wastewater Commission removes $10.5 million warrant article, establishes treatment flow baseline. Chairperson Gail Barmakian and Commissioner Cassandra Bowler voted unanimously to adjourn after Town Administrator Deborah Potter raised concerns that the $10.5 million article lacked
Historic Commission reviews Oakwood Mixed Use design. At the Martha's Vineyard Commission's request, the Historic Commission reviewed an updated architectural proposal for the Oakwood Mixed Use building to replace the Phillips' Hardware site. Designer Scott Estacio presented the updated two-tower
Lagoon Ridge modular housing project seeks committee support for revised timeline. Project Manager Ryan Roy and developer Eric Peters told the Affordable Housing Committee that a supplier's default left modular units damaged by water and mold, forcing a lawsuit and a request to alter construction