Harbor committee approves beacon and charter fishing recommendations. The Oak Bluffs Harbor Advisory Committee on April 1 unanimously recommended to the Selectboard approval of a navigational beacon on the second jetty and a charter fishing business operation. Emily DeBettencourt, Harbor Master,
Planning Board continues Thayer boat storage special permit hearing to April 9. The board continued a special permit hearing for dry boat storage on 5,750 square feet of a 62,000-square-foot lot at 39 Holmes Hole Road in the R3 district. Applicant John Thayer, who purchased the property in 2023,
Oak Bluffs Conservation Commission approves five environmental applications and continues one disputed case. The board unanimously approved notices of intent for septic system upgrades at 12 Anchor Way and aquatic vegetation management at Hidden Cove Duck Pond, a negative determination for a
Personnel Board approves Building Commissioner and HR classifications. Chair Kevin Brennan led the Personnel Board in voting unanimously 4-0 to classify the Building Commissioner-Zoning Official as Grade 7. This marks the first-ever classification of the role under town personnel bylaws, more than
Oak Bluffs School Committee unanimously approves MV United field use request. The committee backed the field use request from MV United in a brief meeting, pending submission of insurance documentation and specification of field-use dates. Chair Rizwan Malik and members Laurel Schneider and Kathryn
Oak Bluffs Finance Committee schedules public budget override forum for April 11. The Finance and Advisory Committee finalized three special town meeting articles totaling $250,000: economic development ($50,000), dredging and beach nourishment ($100,000), and police overtime ($100,000). A fourth
Oak Bluffs Zoning Board continues Special Permit hearing on deck application. The board unanimously continued hearing on Melissa Bradley's application for a Special Permit to construct a free-standing deck at 125 Seaview Avenue to April 15, 2026, with Chair Lou Rogers presiding. The five-member
Affordable Housing Committee seeks $125,000 in funding from housing trust for Habitat. Member Jim Bishop proposed requesting $25,000 to settle back taxes owed on the 44 Oak Bluffs property transfer to Habitat for Humanity and $100,000 to cover a Habitat shortfall caused by reduced Community
Cottage City Historic District Commission unanimously approves three residential renovation projects with conditions. Chair Phil Regan and the board cleared chimney and porch work at 7 Narragansett Avenue without requiring a public hearing. The board conditionally approved renovation at 3 Uncas
Oak Bluffs School Committee affirms School Choice participation and grant accomplishments. The School Committee unanimously voted to continue the School Choice program for 2026-2027 and approved personnel changes including a one-year leave of absence for Julie Rodenbaugh and retirements for Michael
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