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May 27, 2025
31 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Dion Alley, Sean DeBettencourt, Emma Green-Beach, Mark Leonard, Tom Hallahan
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Enter into executive session
Enter into executive session
From the minutes
“Select Person Green-Beach made a motion to enter into executive session Roll Call Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Alley - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye (5 - Aye) 4:32 pm .” (Motion: Green-Beach, second: Leonard)
Return to regular open meeting
Return to regular open meeting
From the minutes
“Select Person Green-Beach made a motion to return to regular open meeting Roll Call Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Alley - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye (5 - Aye) 4:35 pm Meeting resumed in the meeting hall Public Announcements e Oa.” (Motion: Green-Beach, second: Leonard)
Re-appoint Steve Auerbach to Oak Bluffs Library Board of Trustees for a three-year term
Re-appoint Steve Auerbach to Oak Bluffs Library Board of Trustees for a three-year term
From the minutes
“Select Person Hallahan made a motion to re-appoint Steve Auerbach to Oak Bluffs Library Board of Trustees for a three-year term Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Alley - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to re-appoint Joseph Sollitto to the Boa.” (Motion: Hallahan, second: Green-Beach)
Re-appoint Joseph Sollitto to the Board of Assessors for a three-year term
Re-appoint Joseph Sollitto to the Board of Assessors for a three-year term
From the minutes
“Select Person Hallahan made a motion to re-appoint Joseph Sollitto to the Board of Assessors for a three-year term Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Alley - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to re-appoint Joyce Dresser to Historica.” (Motion: Hallahan, second: Green-Beach)
Re-appoint Joyce Dresser to Historical Commission for a two-year term
Re-appoint Joyce Dresser to Historical Commission for a two-year term
From the minutes
“Select Person Hallahan made a motion to re-appoint Joyce Dresser to Historical Commission for a two-year term Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Alley - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to re-appoint Susan Thompson to Historic.” (Motion: Hallahan, second: Green-Beach)
Re-appoint Susan Thompson to Historical Commission for a three-year term
Re-appoint Susan Thompson to Historical Commission for a three-year term
From the minutes
“Select Person Hallahan made a motion to re-appoint Susan Thompson to Historical Commission for a three-year term Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Alley - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to re-appoint Don Kaufman to Historical .” (Motion: Hallahan, second: Green-Beach)
Re-appoint Don Kaufman to Historical Commission for a three-year term
Re-appoint Don Kaufman to Historical Commission for a three-year term
From the minutes
“Select Person Hallahan made a motion to re-appoint Don Kaufman to Historical Commission for a three-year term Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Alley - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to re-appoint Abby Bender to MV Cultural.” (Motion: Hallahan, second: Green-Beach)
Re-appoint Abby Bender to MV Cultural Council for a three-year term
Re-appoint Abby Bender to MV Cultural Council for a three-year term
From the minutes
“Select Person Hallahan made a motion to re-appoint Abby Bender to MV Cultural Council for a three-year term Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Alley - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to re-appoint Fred Hancock to the MVTV f.” (Motion: Hallahan, second: Green-Beach)
Re-appoint Fred Hancock to the MVTY for a three-year term
Re-appoint Fred Hancock to the MVTY for a three-year term
From the minutes
“Select Person Hallahan made a motion to re-appoint Fred Hancock to the MVTY for a three-year term Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Alley - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to re-appoint Craig Saunders to Climate .” (Motion: Hallahan, second: Green-Beach)
Re-appoint Craig Saunders to Climate and Energy Committee for a three-year term
Re-appoint Craig Saunders to Climate and Energy Committee for a three-year term
From the minutes
“Select Person Hallahan made a motion to re-appoint Craig Saunders to Climate and Energy Committee for a three-year term Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Alley - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to re-appoint Pete Bradford to the Affor.” (Motion: Hallahan, second: Green-Beach)
Re-appoint Pete Bradford to the Affordable Housing Committee for a two-year term
Re-appoint Pete Bradford to the Affordable Housing Committee for a two-year term
From the minutes
“Select Person Hallahan made a motion to re-appoint Pete Bradford to the Affordable Housing Committee for a two-year term Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Alley - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to appoint Hannah Burbidge to the MV Cul.” (Motion: Hallahan, second: Green-Beach)
Appoint Hannah Burbidge to the MV Cultural Council for a three-year term
Appoint Hannah Burbidge to the MV Cultural Council for a three-year term
From the minutes
“Select Person Hallahan made a motion to appoint Hannah Burbidge to the MV Cultural Council for a three-year term Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Alley - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye (5 - Aye) Old / New Business TOWN OF OAK BLUFFS OAK BLUFFS SELECT BOARD MEETING.” (Motion: Hallahan, second: Green-Beach)
Grant conditional and provisional appointment to W F Nelson Wirtz as firefighter and paramedic within the Oak Bluffs Fire Department
Grant conditional and provisional appointment to W F Nelson Wirtz as firefighter and paramedic within the Oak Bluffs Fire Department
From the minutes
“Select Person Hallahan made a motion to grant conditional and provisional appointment to W F Nelson Wirtz as firefighter and paramedic within the Oak Bluffs Fire Department Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Alley - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye (5 - Aye) .” (Motion: Hallahan, second: Green-Beach)
Grant conditional and provisional appointment to Brianna Hook as recruit firefighter and boat crew member within the Oak Bluffs Fire Department
Grant conditional and provisional appointment to Brianna Hook as recruit firefighter and boat crew member within the Oak Bluffs Fire Department
From the minutes
“Select Person Hallahan made a motion to grant conditional and provisional appointment to Brianna Hook as recruit firefighter and boat crew member within the Oak Bluffs Fire Department Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Alley - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye (5 - Aye) .” (Motion: Hallahan, second: Green-Beach)
Grant conditional and provisional appointment to Chrisgerad Christie as recruit firefighter within the Oak Bluffs Fire Department
Grant conditional and provisional appointment to Chrisgerad Christie as recruit firefighter within the Oak Bluffs Fire Department
From the minutes
“Select Person Hallahan made a motion to grant conditional and provisional appointment to Chrisgerad Christie as recruit firefighter within the Oak Bluffs Fire Department Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Alley - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye (5 - Aye) .” (Motion: Hallahan, second: Green-Beach)
Grant conditional and provisional appointment to Calhoun Howard as recruit firefighter within the Oak Bluffs Fire Department
Grant conditional and provisional appointment to Calhoun Howard as recruit firefighter within the Oak Bluffs Fire Department
From the minutes
“Select Person Hallahan made a motion to grant conditional and provisional appointment to Calhoun Howard as recruit firefighter within the Oak Bluffs Fire Department Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Alley - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye (5 - Aye) .” (Motion: Hallahan, second: Green-Beach)
Grant conditional and provisional appointment to Leone Ferreria De Oliveria as recruit firefighter within the Oak Bluffs Fire Department
Grant conditional and provisional appointment to Leone Ferreria De Oliveria as recruit firefighter within the Oak Bluffs Fire Department
From the minutes
“Select Person Hallahan made a motion to grant conditional and provisional appointment to Leone Ferreria De Oliveria as recruit firefighter within the Oak Bluffs Fire Department Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Alley - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye (5 - Aye) .” (Motion: Hallahan, second: Green-Beach)
Grant conditional and provisional appointment to Travis Tracey as recruit firefighter within the Oak Bluffs Fire Department
Grant conditional and provisional appointment to Travis Tracey as recruit firefighter within the Oak Bluffs Fire Department
From the minutes
“Select Person Hallahan made a motion to grant conditional and provisional appointment to Travis Tracey as recruit firefighter within the Oak Bluffs Fire Department Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Alley - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye (5 - Aye) .” (Motion: Hallahan, second: Green-Beach)
Grant conditional and provisional appointment to Carolina Smith as junior firefighter within the Oak Bluffs Fire Department
Grant conditional and provisional appointment to Carolina Smith as junior firefighter within the Oak Bluffs Fire Department
From the minutes
“Select Person Hallahan made a motion to grant conditional and provisional appointment to Carolina Smith as junior firefighter within the Oak Bluffs Fire Department Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Alley - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to extend the contract of the Fire-EMS T.” (Motion: Hallahan, second: Green-Beach)
Extend the contract of the Fire-EMS Technical Advisor for an additional six months to December 31, 2025
Extend the contract of the Fire-EMS Technical Advisor for an additional six months to December 31, 2025
From the minutes
“Select Person Leonard made a motion to extend the contract of the Fire-EMS Technical Advisor for an additional six months to December 31, 2025 Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Alley - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye (5 - Aye) Ms. McGroarty asked about the funding of this extension, Town Adminis.” (Motion: Leonard, second: Green-Beach)
To-approve amplified sound permit for Oak Bluffs Open Markets in Washington Park on Sundays from June to October with the hour as printed in packet
To-approve amplified sound permit for Oak Bluffs Open Markets in Washington Park on Sundays from June to October with the hour as printed in packet
The minutes list each member’s vote but the tally in brackets (4 Aye) does not match, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Select Person Green-Beach made a motion to-approve amplified sound permit for Oak Bluffs Open Markets in Washington Park on Sundays from June to October with the hour as printed in packet Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Nay, Alley - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye (4 - Aye, I- Nay) Discussion and possible vote to approve one-day beer and wine.” (Motion: Green-Beach, second: DeBettencourt)
To-approve one-day beer and wine permit MV Vibe Fest on Saturday August 9, 2025, 12:00pm - 6:00pm Alley Waban Park with rain date of Sunday August 10, 2025, 12:00pm - 6:00pm
To-approve one-day beer and wine permit MV Vibe Fest on Saturday August 9, 2025, 12:00pm - 6:00pm Alley Waban Park with rain date of Sunday August 10, 2025, 12:00pm - 6:00pm
From the minutes
“Select Person Hallahan made a motion to-approve one-day beer and wine permit MV Vibe Fest on Saturday August 9, 2025, 12:00pm - 6:00pm Alley Waban Park with rain date of Sunday August 10, 2025, 12:00pm - 6:00pm Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Alley - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to approve amplified sound permit MV Vib.” (Motion: Hallahan, second: Green-Beach)
To-approve amplified sound permit MV Vibe Fest on Saturday August 9, 2025, 12:00pm - 6:00pm Alley Waban Park with rain date of Sunday August 10, 2025, 12:00pm - 6:00pm
To-approve amplified sound permit MV Vibe Fest on Saturday August 9, 2025, 12:00pm - 6:00pm Alley Waban Park with rain date of Sunday August 10, 2025, 12:00pm - 6:00pm
From the minutes
“Select Person Hallahan made a motion to-approve amplified sound permit MV Vibe Fest on Saturday August 9, 2025, 12:00pm - 6:00pm Alley Waban Park with rain date of Sunday August 10, 2025, 12:00pm - 6:00pm Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Alley - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye (5 - Aye) Presentation from Shellfish committee on dredge workgroup results She.” (Motion: Hallahan, second: Green-Beach)
Appoint Carrie Blair as Town Accountant effectively immediately
Appoint Carrie Blair as Town Accountant effectively immediately
From the minutes
“Select Person Hallahan made a motion to appoint Carrie Blair as Town Accountant effectively immediately Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Alley - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to approved a ‘wrap' for the harbor elec.” (Motion: Hallahan, second: Green-Beach)
Approve up to $5600. to wrap for the harbor electrical box with vinyl pictures
Approve up to $5600. to wrap for the harbor electrical box with vinyl pictures
From the minutes
“Select Person Hallahan made a motion to approve up to $5600. to wrap for the harbor electrical box with vinyl pictures Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Alley - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to forward a recommendation to Tisbury r.” (Motion: Hallahan, second: Green-Beach)
Approve the recommendation and to forward to Tisbury regarding the Residential Curbside Collection Services for the Towns of Tisbury and Oak Bluffs
Approve the recommendation and to forward to Tisbury regarding the Residential Curbside Collection Services for the Towns of Tisbury and Oak Bluffs
From the minutes
“Select Person Green-Beach made a motion to approve the recommendation and to forward to Tisbury regarding the Residential Curbside Collection Services for the Towns of Tisbury and Oak Bluffs Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Alley - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote regarding potential options regarding po.” (Motion: Green-Beach, second: Leonard)
Appoint Select Person Hallahan as the Oak Bluffs Select Board representative to the AISC regionalization subcommittee
Appoint Select Person Hallahan as the Oak Bluffs Select Board representative to the AISC regionalization subcommittee
From the minutes
“Select Person Green-Beach made a motion to appoint Select Person Hallahan as the Oak Bluffs Select Board representative to the AISC regionalization subcommittee Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Alley - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to approve payment warrants 05.22.2025 2.” (Motion: Green-Beach, second: Leonard)
Approve the above listed payment warrants
Approve the above listed payment warrants
From the minutes
“Select Person Hallahan made a motion to approve the above listed payment warrants Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Alley - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye (5 - Aye) Select Person Hallahan reported to the Select Board he had signed 25-.” (Motion: Hallahan, second: Green-Beach)
Approve Select Board Meeting Minutes May 13, 2025
Approve Select Board Meeting Minutes May 13, 2025
From the minutes
“Select Person Hallahan made a motion to approve Select Board Meeting Minutes May 13, 2025 Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Alley - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to approve Select Board Meeting Minutes .” (Motion: Hallahan, second: Green-Beach)
Approve Select Board Meeting Minutes May 20, 2025
Approve Select Board Meeting Minutes May 20, 2025
From the minutes
“Select Person Hallahan made a motion to approve Select Board Meeting Minutes May 20, 2025 Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Alley - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye (5 - Aye) Acceptance of Donations Discussion and possible vote to accept $2290..” (Motion: Hallahan, second: Leonard)
Adjourn the meeting
Adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“Select Person Hallahan made a motion to adjourn the meeting Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Alley - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye (5 - Aye) spectfully Submitted i) @ Alley - \EXécutive Assistant Documents Atta.” (Motion: Hallahan, second: Green-Beach)
From the Oak Bluffs Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center. We check every vote against the members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: Dion Alley, Mark Leonard and Sean DeBettencourt (Ray Ewing) and Tom Hallahan (Jeanna Shepard), Vineyard Gazette; William Cleary and Emma Green-Beach (2024 election day) and Gail Barmakian, The Martha’s Vineyard Times.
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