Planning Board unanimously endorses East Chop Association lot combination plan. Chair Mark Crossland, Vice Chair Chris Chambers, and Member Erik Albert voted 3-0 to endorse the East Chop Association's application to combine two parcels at Summerfield Park without triggering subdivision approval
Oak Bluffs Finance Committee appoints members to four committees, advances revenue efforts. The Finance and Advisory Committee, newly official as a seven-member body per the State Attorney General's Office, unanimously appointed Bob Malecki to the Capital Improvement Committee and Economic
Oak Bluffs Board of Health approves coastal septic variance, backs island nursing coordination. The board unanimously approved a septic system variance for Michelle Strong's property at 13 County Road, permitting a leaching facility 77 feet from a wetland (100 feet required), supporting an upgrade
Planning Board defers Robin's Nest 24-lot subdivision for regional review. Vice Chair Chris Chambers led the board's unanimous vote to refer the preliminary plan for the Lagoon Pond watershed property to the Martha's Vineyard Commission. The proposal includes nine island-resident-restricted lots
Oak Bluffs School Committee unanimously approves 3.5 percent salary increase for school administrators. Superintendent Dr. Richie Smith proposed the raise for fiscal 2027, affecting Principal Jeremy Light, Assistant Principal Carlin Hart, and Technology Director Genc Brinja. Smith said the increase
Conservation Commission approves two septic and residential projects affecting wetlands. The board unanimously approved a septic system upgrade at 13 County Road for Michelle Strong with enhanced nitrogen removal through a Micro Fast denitrogenating system, and a redesigned residential
Zoning board approves detached bedroom addition on Peter Williamson property. The Oak Bluffs Zoning Board of Appeals voted 5-0 to grant a special permit allowing Vineyardville, LLC to construct a 400-square-foot detached bedroom at 11 Peter M. Williamson Boulevard on a property zoned for up to six
Oak Bluffs Board of Health hears challenges in wastewater nitrogen plan implementation. CWMP engineer Marc Drainville and the Oak Bluffs Wastewater Department briefed the board on financial and regulatory hurdles of installing 794 innovative alternative septic systems projected for Lagoon Pond
Oak Bluffs Affordable Housing Committee votes to request $25,000 for back taxes. Chair Katherine Donahue reported that the Town Manager flagged back taxes overlooked on property being transferred to Habitat at 44 Oak Bluffs; Jim Bishop proposed requesting the Affordable Housing Trust settle the
Shellfish Committee unanimously backs SEC grant letter for Lagoon Pond dredging study. The committee voted to have Vice-chair Lisa Leonard write a letter supporting a Seaport Economic Council grant application due June 3, 2026, which would fund feasibility studies for dredging Lagoon Pond and Brush