This week's obituary notices column carries one Oak Bluffs resident obituary: Williamson, Judith M., age 83, of Oak Bluffs and recently of Attleboro, who died Saturday, August 22, 2026. Her obituary was posted by Chapman Family Funeral Homes and appears on both Echovita and Legacy.com's…
Eight properties recorded deed transfers in Oak Bluffs between July 24 and July 29, per the Dukes County Registry of Deeds. Four sales had a price recorded, ranging from $575,000 to $1,885,000, with a median of $1,087,500; the other four had no consideration amount recorded yet. The period's
Council on Aging announced fall programs and service changes at its August 20 meeting. Members present were Lew Laskaris, Al Badger, Donna Joyce, and Lee Van Allen, with Administrator Rose Cogliano; Beatrice Green, Jacqueline Callahan, and Sandra Mott were absent.
Oak Bluffs Conservation Commission unanimously approves Park Street addition project within flood zone. The Commission approved a first floor addition, shed demolition, retaining walls, and driveway at 114 Park Street following a revised plan that removed landscaping and lower retaining walls. The
Oak Bluffs forms Working Group to develop use concepts for 1 Circuit Avenue property. The newly formed 1 Circuit Avenue Working Group, chaired by Select Board member Sean DeBettencourt, held its first meeting Wednesday and elected Pam Rogers as Clerk, approving its draft Formal Charge and Mandate
Affordable Housing Committee readies joint selectmen meeting on housing trust. Chair Katherine Donahue reported the Finance Committee voted to support $100,000 for Habitat for Humanity's 44 Oak Avenue project. All Committee members agreed to attend a September 8 joint meeting with the Board of
Oak Bluffs short-term rental committee finalizes bylaw enforcement framework. The Short Term Rental Ad Hoc Committee completed enforcement language during an August 17 working session, establishing a 24-hour complaint-response requirement, $300 daily penalties for violations, and a 14-day window
Oak Bluffs Planning Board advances six zoning by-law changes. Member Chris Chambers presented proposals addressing recurring disputes over structures, equipment, vessels, and commercial vehicles; all four members present voted unanimously 4-0 to send six articles to the Select Board for potential
Oak Bluffs Economic Development Council appoints Stallings to Island Theater workgroup. The council unanimously appointed Larkin Stallings as its representative to the Island Theater Purpose Workgroup, which will meet biweekly through December with participation from wastewater officials. The
Oak Bluffs Board of Health approves septic variances, scrutinizes commercial greenhouse well. The board unanimously approved setback reductions for a failing septic system replacement at 25 Maple Avenue, allowing the leaching facility to be installed at reduced setbacks from both property line and