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
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
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
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
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