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Tuesday, November 3, 2026 Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts · Change town
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Conservation Commission approves Park Street addition project

Oak Bluffs Conservation Commission unanimously approves Park Street addition project within flood zone. The Commission approved a first floor addition, shed demolition, retaining walls, and driveway at 114 Park Street following a revised plan that removed landscaping and lower retaining walls. The

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Government · Select Board

1 Circuit Avenue Working Group begins work on building use concepts

Oak Bluffs forms Working Group to develop use concepts for 1 Circuit Avenue property. The newly formed 1 Circuit Avenue Working Group, chaired by Select Board member Sean DeBettencourt, held its first meeting Wednesday and elected Pam Rogers as Clerk, approving its draft Formal Charge and Mandate

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Government · Select Board

Short-term rental committee advances enforcement framework for bylaw

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

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Government · Planning Board

Planning Board advances six zoning by-law changes to Select Board

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

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Government · Board of Health

Board of Health approves septic variances for Hastie property

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

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Government · Select Board

Ad hoc committee opts for self-certification in short-term rental rules

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.

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Finance Committee recommends $100k for Habitat housing

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

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