Wastewater Commission confirms flow approval for Circuit Avenue property. Chairperson Gail Barmakian had administratively approved wastewater flow on December 19, 2024, for 30 Circuit Ave.: a 12-bedroom, 2-retail-space mixed-use development generating 1,320 gallons of daily flow. After reviewing
Finance Committee recommends warrant articles, converts Town Clerk to appointed post. The Finance and Advisory Committee voted Thursday to recommend warrant articles for spring town meetings, including converting the Town Clerk and Tree Warden from elected to appointed positions. Town Accountant
Oak Bluffs Conservation Commission continues two Notice of Intent hearings for wetland developments. Chair Joan Hughes led the Commission in unanimously continuing hearings on a proposed residential development at 27 County Road, within wetland and the 100-year flood zone, and an amended notice for
Oak Bluffs School Committee approves $12.1 million fiscal 2027 budget. The committee voted unanimously to approve the FY27 operating budget of $12,177,541, an increase of $12,660 from a December version with funds going to the Central Office. Superintendent Dr. Richie Smith reported that the high
Affordable Housing Committee votes for Habitat funding meeting. The Committee voted unanimously to convene an Affordable Housing Trust meeting to secure $100,000 needed to complete a three-bedroom Habitat for Humanity home at 44 Oak Avenue, expected to finish in November 2026. Committee member Jim
Finance Committee reviews departmental budgets as Wastewater Department confronts unexpected $548,000 bond payment and looming $25 million grinder pump replacement project. The immediate obligation will be covered with retained earnings of approximately $1.1 million, though future capital needs are
Oak Bluffs Planning Board approves dual development agenda: boatyard with landscaping conditions and Lagoon Ridge permit phasing. The Board voted 4-0 to approve Rico's Boatyard special permit and site plan review at 68 Holmes Hole Road, along with two tenant operations (MV Stonework and MV
The Finance Committee reviewed FY2027 school budgets January 22, confronted by town deficit challenges. Superintendent Richard Smith presented the Shared Services budget with a 7.73 percent increase totaling $11,292,477, including an $83,019 rise in special education transportation costs. Principal
The Board of Assessors approves 2025 motor vehicle commitments and exemption applications. The board unanimously approved the 7th Motor Vehicle Commitment of 2025, containing 168 bills totaling $8,053.40 in tax. It also unanimously approved motor vehicle tax abatements of $236.26 and exemption
Zoning Board continues Bradley deck-platform hearing; Rogers to address enforcement concerns. The board unanimously continued the special permit hearing for Melissa Bradley's application to build a free-standing deck platform in a non-conforming R2 lot at 125 Seaview Avenue to February 18. Chair
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