Oak Bluffs Shellfish Committee approved staggered scallop season opening dates for fall 2026. Recreational harvesting in Sengekontacket begins October 17, commercial October 26; Lagoon Pond recreational October 31, commercial November 2; Oak Bluffs Harbor December 7 pending water quality. The
Planning Board rejected Robin's Nest subdivision plan after applicant withdrew Martha's Vineyard Commission review. The four-member board of Chair Mark Crossland, Vice Chair Chris Chambers, and Members Erik Albert and Scott Slarsky voted unanimously to deny the Form B preliminary plan application
Economic Development Council conducts field tour, approves banner sizing. The Oak Bluffs Economic Development Council held a field meeting September 8 with Vice Chair Susie Wallo calling the meeting to order and Chair Mark Leonard attending. Touring downtown and harbor areas, the Council agreed by
Dukes County recorded eight Oak Bluffs property transfers between Aug. 7 and Sept. 5, but only three had a sale price recorded, ranging from $640,000 to $1,470,000 with a median of $780,000. The month's top sale was 25 Pennacook Ave. at $1,470,000. Five of the eight deeds were trust, nominee-trust…
Finance Committee coordinated fall agenda with critical October deadlines approaching. The committee noted that October 1 brings the deadline for Special Town Meeting warrant recommendations and the start of Cape Cod and Islands Water Protection Funding tax collection at 2.75 percent.
Harbor Advisory Committee discussed cruise ships, infrastructure and new parking rules. Emily DeBettencourt reported a 10 percent bookings increase and 33 extra reservations from five Dockwa deals, while the committee addressed staffing challenges after Illumination week.
Oak Bluffs working group advances Island Theater planning. The 1 Circuit Avenue Working Group confirmed Ms. Rogers as clerk and approved a Formal Charge and Mandate after Building Inspector Adam Petkus briefed members on the structure's poor condition, including asbestos and serious structural
Deed records for Oak Bluffs covering July 31 through Aug. 29, 2026, contain eight entries, but six appear to be mortgage filings, municipal lien instruments, or trust transfers rather than arm's-length property sales, leaving only two identifiable property transfers: 9 Brunswick Ave., sold by
The Planning Board approves a zoning amendment allowing short-term rentals in all zones. Vice Chair Chris Chambers led the 5-0 vote to amend the use table as a permitted use; the zoning amendment pairs with a separate general by-law the Select Board is preparing to require registration and state
Oak Bluffs ad hoc committee advanced short-term rental bylaw to Select Board. The Ad Hoc Committee unanimously approved an amended short-term rental bylaw on August 24 and voted to forward it to the Select Board for presentation at a Special Town Meeting. The committee modified policy language