Conservation Commission approves invasive species restoration at Temahigan Avenue. The commission unanimously approved a five-year plan to eradicate invasive species including Phragmites, Asiatic Bittersweet, and Autumn Olive from 32 Temahigan Avenue while establishing vista corridors and restoring
Oak Bluffs Zoning Board defers two applications to May. The board voted unanimously at its April 15 meeting to continue the Bradley appeal, a request for a special permit to build a free-standing deck platform at 125 Seaview Avenue in a non-conforming R2-zoned lot. Chair Lou Rogers announced that
Harbor Advisory Committee backs ferry lease hikes, keeps boat size limit. The committee recommended fee increases for three ferry operators: Island Queen to $39,600 from $36,000 annually; Rhode Island Fast Ferry to $31,900 from $29,000; and Patriot Boat to $15,900 from $12,000. Harbor Master Emily
Shellfish Committee to investigate Constable's role in bay scallop season extension process. The Oak Bluffs panel voted unanimously to accept the Constable's report and unanimously approved February minutes, while Chair Dan Martino committed to examining extension procedures following concerns
Oak Bluffs Planning Board continues Holmes Hole boat storage hearing to May 14. Applicant John Thayer seeks a special permit for 5,750 square feet of boat storage at 39 Holmes Hole Road, accommodating up to four boats on a semi-permeable surface with oil containment drip pans and fire safety
Finance Committee plans Saturday forum to frame override as essential service maintenance. Chair Bob Malecki and his committee finalized presentation materials showing that actual local tax receipts plateaued from fiscal 2022 through fiscal 2026 while budgeted receipts increased $3.4 million, with
Health board unanimously backs sewer connection for two failed cesspools. Health Agent Alexa Arieta will draft a letter urging the Wastewater Commission to allow the 24 School Street property owner to connect to town sewer; the Wastewater Department confirmed capacity is available and the plant
Finance Committee plans April 11 public forum as all six Island towns pursue overrides. Committee Chair Bob Malecki reported that Oak Bluffs School budget was reduced by approximately $22,000 and the School Committee will seek an additional $50,000 reduction to the Regional High School budget. The
Oak Bluffs Conservation Commission approves Edgartown dredging and nourishment permit. The commission unanimously approved a Notice of Intent for three dredging and nourishment sites in Oak Bluffs, with Conservation Agent Garrett Albiston increasing Little Bridge Channel dredging to 5,000 cubic
Oak Bluffs Board of Assessors approves motor vehicle commitment and exemptions. With members Joseph Sollitto and Melanie Bilodeau present, the board unanimously approved a second motor vehicle tax commitment totaling $134,329.09 on 462 bills. The board also approved nine residential exemptions and
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