Economic Development Council scheduled holiday events and assigned visitor coordination tasks. The Council rescheduled the December 5, 2026, tree lighting in Healy Square to serve local families rather than primarily visitors and avoid Small Business Saturday conflicts, per Chair Mark Leonard.
Oak Bluffs Economic Development Council voted unanimously to appoint Mark Leonard, Bob Melecki, and Larkin Stallings to evaluate four RFP responses for the economic development plan.
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
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
Economic Development Council approves revised bylaw and explores Business Improvement District model. The council unanimously approved amendments to its bylaw on July 28, with Council Member Larkin Stallings moving and Council Member Amelie Loyot seconding. Brae Eddleston, a business owner and
Oak Bluffs Economic Development Council approves five-year development-plan RFP. Chair Mark Leonard presided as the council unanimously approved sending the request to Town Administrator Brough for processing and approved an introduction letter to approximately 140 town-licensed business owners.
Oak Bluffs Economic Development Council reviews strategic plan for shoulder-season expansion. The council reviewed a request for proposal outlining six project goals—expanding shoulder seasons, supporting year-round commerce, attracting visitors, improving retention and growth, strengthening
Oak Bluffs Economic Development Council votes to elect inaugural leadership in its first official meeting. The newly formed council approved Mark Leonard as Chair, Susie Wallo as Vice Chair, and Bob Melecki as Secretary/Recorder, all unanimously. The council agreed to establish a finance committee
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