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
Oak Bluffs short-term rental ad hoc committee chooses self-certification over mandatory inspections. The Short-Term Rental Ad Hoc Committee, including Select Board members Bill Cleary and Mark Leonard, voted unanimously to approve prior minutes and chose a self-certification registration approach.
Finance Committee unanimously backs $100k Habitat housing project. The Finance and Advisory Committee voted unanimously to recommend Select Board approval of a $100,000 allocation from the Municipal Housing Trust for Habitat for Humanity's 44 Oak Avenue project. The two-bedroom home is expected to
Oak Bluffs Conservation Commission continued a hearing on a Park Street property after identifying wetlands-bylaw violations. The Med Home Construction project for homeowner John Kooyman involves two additions, shed demolition, retaining walls, and landscaping. Conservation Agent Garrett Albiston
Ad hoc committee advances short-term rental bylaw for December town meeting. The Short Term Rental Ad Hoc Committee discussed proposed zoning and general bylaws to regulate short-term rentals—defined as residential properties rented for 30 days or less—with plans to present both measures at a
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 Board of Health approves septic variances for undersized Spruce Avenue lot. The board unanimously approved five variance requests for the Gault Family Revocable Trust property at 9 Spruce Avenue, allowing reduced setbacks for a 1500-gallon MicroFAST denitrification tank with a condition
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