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
Oak Bluffs Short-Term Rental Ad Hoc Committee consolidates bylaw intent statements. The committee unanimously merged six proposed intent statements into a consolidated framework combining elements from options 2, 4, and 5 focused on historic preservation, health and safety, transparency, and
Oak Bluffs School Committee approved $6,230 in administrative salary increases before new superintendent's tenure.
Oak Bluffs Short-Term Rental Subcommittee begins bylaw framework with Cleary, Leonard leadership. Bill Cleary chairs the subcommittee with Mark Leonard unanimously elected vice chair at the June 22 meeting, which focused on regulatory approaches including registration, inspections, and public
Library Board moves forward on circulation staffing. The Oak Bluffs Library Board of Trustees selected member Kathy Taylor to serve on a hiring panel for the Head of Circulation position, vacated when Shivonne departed for mainland employment. Candidate reviews will begin August 4 with interviews
Finance Committee approves seven close-of-year budget transfers totaling hundreds of thousands of dollars. The committee voted to authorize transfers for police overtime (approximately $185,000), fire EMS staffing ($23,000 from Council on Aging), building maintenance ($175,000), highway operations,
Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously approves roof coverings for Alpine Ave. home. The board approved special permits for Jarrett Hurwitz to add roof coverings over the main house and accessory dwelling unit at 119 Alpine Ave., allowing setback reductions of one foot and eight feet respectively, by
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