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Oak Bluffs Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting

June 10, 2025

17 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: Dion Alley, Sean DeBettencourt, Emma Green-Beach, Mark Leonard, Tom Hallahan

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Appoint Select Persons Leonard and DeBettencourt and Town Administrator Potter to the Green Villa working group

Minutes, page 1

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Appoint Select Persons Leonard and DeBettencourt and Town Administrator Potter to the Green Villa working group

From the minutes

“Select Person Hallahan made a motion to appoint Select Persons Leonard and DeBettencourt and Town Administrator Potter to the Green Villa working group Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Alley - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye (5 - Aye) Public Announcements: Pride Week and Pride Parade, HarborFest Preappr.” (Motion: Hallahan, second: Green-Beach)

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Re-appoint Cameron Naron to the Capital Program Committee for a three-year term

Minutes, page 1

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Re-appoint Cameron Naron to the Capital Program Committee for a three-year term

From the minutes

“Select Person Hallahan made a motion to re-appoint Cameron Naron to the Capital Program Committee for a three-year term Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Alley - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to re-appoint Jonathan Holter to the Zon.” (Motion: Hallahan, second: Leonard)

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Re-appoint Jonathan Holter to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a three-year term

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AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Re-appoint Jonathan Holter to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a three-year term

From the minutes

“Select Person Hallahan made a motion to re-appoint Jonathan Holter to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a three-year term Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Alley - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to re-appoint Leah Brown to the Zoning B.” (Motion: Hallahan, second: DeBettencourt)

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Re-appoint Leah Brown to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a two-year term

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AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Re-appoint Leah Brown to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a two-year term

From the minutes

“Select Person Hallahan made a motion to re-appoint Leah Brown to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a two-year term Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Alley - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye (5 - Aye) oint Phil Regan to the Cottage Ci Discussion and possible vote to re-.” (Motion: Hallahan, second: Leonard)

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Re-appoint Phil Regan to the Cottage City Historic District Commission for a three-year term

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AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Re-appoint Phil Regan to the Cottage City Historic District Commission for a three-year term

From the minutes

“Select Person Leonard made a motion to re-appoint Phil Regan to the Cottage City Historic District Commission for a three-year term Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Alley - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to appoint David Mintz to MV Cultural Co.” (Motion: Leonard, second: Hallahan)

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Appoint David Mintz to MV Cultural Council for a three-year term

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AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Appoint David Mintz to MV Cultural Council for a three-year term

From the minutes

“Select Person Leonard made a motion appoint David Mintz to MV Cultural Council for a three-year term Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Alley - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye (5 - Aye) Old / New Business Introduction of the 2025 Summer Community Service .” (Motion: Leonard, second: Hallahan)

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Approve the creation of the fire prevention officer role

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ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Approve the creation of the fire prevention officer role

From the minutes

“Select Person Hallahan made a motion to approve the creation of the fire prevention officer role Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Alley - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye (5 - Aye) Update from Town Administrator Potter on emergency dredging permit an.” (Motion: Hallahan, second: Green-Beach)

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Approve amplified sound permit for LadyFest MV in Alley Waban Park on Saturday October 11, 2025, 2:00pm - 8:00pm (rain date Sunday 10.12.2025)

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Approve amplified sound permit for LadyFest MV in Alley Waban Park on Saturday October 11, 2025, 2:00pm - 8:00pm (rain date Sunday 10.12.2025)

From the minutes

“Select Person Hallahan made a motion to approve amplified sound permit for LadyFest MV in Alley Waban Park on Saturday October 11, 2025, 2:00pm - 8:00pm (rain date Sunday 10.12.2025) Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Alley - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to approve one day all alcohol permit fo.” (Motion: Hallahan, second: DeBettencourt)

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Approve one day all alcohol permit for LadyFest MV on Alley Waban Park on Saturday October 11, 2025, 2:00pm - 8:00pm (rain date Sunday 10.12.2025)

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ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Approve one day all alcohol permit for LadyFest MV on Alley Waban Park on Saturday October 11, 2025, 2:00pm - 8:00pm (rain date Sunday 10.12.2025)

From the minutes

“Select Person Hallahan made a motion to approve one day all alcohol permit for LadyFest MV on Alley Waban Park on Saturday October 11, 2025, 2:00pm - 8:00pm (rain date Sunday 10.12.2025) Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Alley - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to approve film permit application Gray .” (Motion: Hallahan, second: Leonard)

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Approve film permit application Gray Malin: Martha's Vineyard in Ocean Park and Inkwell Beach on Monday June 16", 2025 (rain date June 17")

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ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Approve film permit application Gray Malin: Martha's Vineyard in Ocean Park and Inkwell Beach on Monday June 16", 2025 (rain date June 17")

From the minutes

“Select Person Hallahan made a motion to approve film permit application Gray Malin: Martha's Vineyard in Ocean Park and Inkwell Beach on Monday June 16", 2025 (rain date June 17") Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Alley - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to approve tent placement in Ocean Park .” (Motion: Hallahan, second: Green-Beach)

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Approve 15 one-day beer and wine permits for Knock Knock Comedy Fest Strand Theatre Steve Capers

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Approve 15 one-day beer and wine permits for Knock Knock Comedy Fest Strand Theatre Steve Capers

From the minutes

“Select Person Hallahan made a motion to approve 15 one-day beer and wine permits for Knock Knock Comedy Fest Strand Theatre Steve Capers Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Alley - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to approve amplified sound permit Red Ca.” (Motion: Hallahan, second: Green-Beach)

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Approve amplified sound permit Red Cat Kitchen Pride Brunch on Sunday June 15", 2025, from 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Approve amplified sound permit Red Cat Kitchen Pride Brunch on Sunday June 15", 2025, from 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

From the minutes

“Select Person Hallahan made a motion to approve amplified sound permit Red Cat Kitchen Pride Brunch on Sunday June 15", 2025, from 11:00 am - 4:00 pm. Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Alley - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to approve new business application BeeH.” (Motion: Hallahan, second: Green-Beach)

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Approve new business application BeeHive Pros. LLC at 3 Oak Bluffs Ave

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ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Approve new business application BeeHive Pros. LLC at 3 Oak Bluffs Ave

From the minutes

“Select Person Hallahan made a motion to approve new business application BeeHive Pros. LLC at 3 Oak Bluffs Ave Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Alley - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to approve new business application Gram.” (Motion: Hallahan, second: Green-Beach)

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Approve new business application Grams General Store at 24 Kennebec Ave

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ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Approve new business application Grams General Store at 24 Kennebec Ave

From the minutes

“Select Person Hallahan made a motion to approve new business application Grams General Store at 24 Kennebec Ave Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Alley - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to approve new pop-up business Visions B.” (Motion: Hallahan, second: Leonard)

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Approve the designation of two parking spaces near the entrance of the East Chop Beach Club on East Chop Drive handicapped parking spaces (not exclusive to ECBC members)

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ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Approve the designation of two parking spaces near the entrance of the East Chop Beach Club on East Chop Drive handicapped parking spaces (not exclusive to ECBC members)

From the minutes

“Select Person Hallahan made a motion to approve the designation of two parking spaces near the entrance of the East Chop Beach Club on East Chop Drive handicapped parking spaces (not exclusive to ECBC members) Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Alley - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to approve FY25 Close of Year Transfers .” (Motion: Hallahan, second: Green-Beach)

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Approve the payment warrants listed above

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ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Approve the payment warrants listed above

The roll call does not list Dion Alley.

From the minutes

“Select Person Leonard made a motion to approve the payment warrants listed above Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye (4 - Aye) Select Person Hallahan advised the board he had attended the office a.” (Motion: Leonard, second: Green-Beach)

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Adjourn the meeting

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ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Adjourn the meeting

The roll call does not list Dion Alley.

From the minutes

“Select Person Green-Beach made a motion to adjourn the meeting Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye (4 - Aye) Respectfully Submitted \)- OA Debra Alley - EXecutive Assistant Docum.” (Motion: Green-Beach, second: Leonard)

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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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