Oak Bluffs short-term rental committee drafts registration framework for Select Board. The Short-Term Rental Ad Hoc Committee outlined a registration system to gather data on the town's STR market, with Bill Cleary setting the goal of establishing short-term rentals as a legal zoning use and
The Personnel Board unanimously approved a new HR director post and revised collateral duties policy.
Ad hoc panel decides to draft Oak Bluffs short-term rental bylaw. The Short-Term Rental Ad Hoc Committee agreed July 20 to develop regulations allowing and governing short-term rentals locally, with registration requirements and inspection protocols. Building Inspector Adam Petkus reported 62
Select Board continued its strategic planning workshop, discussing five focus areas for town governance.
Oak Bluffs shellfish committee accepts aquaculture expansion report, eyes pond permits. Constable Donovan McElligatt reported the arrival of more than 1.8 million quahog seed in two shipments and 30,000 oyster seed, with approximately 150,000 oysters maturing at Pecoy Point and an anticipated first
Zoning Board approves three special permits and elects new chair. The Board approved accessibility platforms at a pre-existing non-conforming home on East Side Road for John Zarba and Susan Lemoie-Zarba, with a 4-0 vote and a condition barring future enclosure. A 4-0 vote also cleared a
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.
The Oak Bluffs Short-Term Rental Ad Hoc Committee unanimously adopted a purpose and intent statement for a proposed bylaw. The statement recognizes short-term home rentals as a lawful use that supports the local economy and enables property maintenance. Committee members also reviewed building
Oak Bluffs Finance Committee reviews water protection fund participation before board vote. Committee Chair Bob Malecki reported the Select Board will meet jointly with the Wastewater Department on July 7 to consider joining the Cape Cod and Islands Water Protection Fund, which would reduce sewer
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
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