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

July 22, 2025

18 recorded votes, 0 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

Continue this public hearing

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Continue this public hearing

From the minutes

“Select Person Green-Beach made a motion to continue this public hearing Roll Call Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Alley - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye (5 - Aye) TOWN OF OAK BLUFFS OAK BLUFFS SELECT BOARD MEETING MINUTES Oak Bluffs.” (Motion: Green-Beach, second: Hallahan)

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Open this public hearing

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ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Open this public hearing

From the minutes

“Select Person Green-Beach made a motion to open this public hearing Roll Call Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Alley - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye (5 - Aye) Public Hearing Petition 20086493 - 27 Winemack Ave Ms. Jackson explai.” (Motion: Green-Beach, second: Hallahan)

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Close the Eversource public hearing 20086493

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ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Close the Eversource public hearing 20086493

From the minutes

“Select Person Green-Beach made a motion to close the Eversource public hearing 20086493 Roll Call Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Alley - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to approve Eversource petition 20086493 .” (Motion: Green-Beach, second: Hallahan)

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Approve the moving of a pre-existing pole plus or minus ten feet to the boundary line to accommodate construction on private property located at 27 Winemack Avenue, with stipulation that final approval of location must be acceptable to the owners of 31 Winemack Avenue

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Approve the moving of a pre-existing pole plus or minus ten feet to the boundary line to accommodate construction on private property located at 27 Winemack Avenue, with stipulation that final approval of location must be acceptable to the owners of 31 Winemack Avenue

From the minutes

“Select Person Hallahan made a motion to approve the moving of a pre-existing pole plus or minus ten feet to the boundary line to accommodate construction on private property located at 27 Winemack Avenue, with stipulation that final approval of location must be acceptable to the owners of 31 Winemack Avenue Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Alley - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye (5 - Aye) *Assistant Town Administrator Brough joined the meeting TOWN OF OAK B.” (Motion: Hallahan, second: Green-Beach)

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Close the Eversource public hearing 20658830

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ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Close the Eversource public hearing 20658830

From the minutes

“Select Person Green-Beach made a motion to close the Eversource public hearing 20658830 Roll Call Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Alley - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye (5 - Aye) .” (Motion: Green-Beach, second: Leonard)

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Approve Eversource petition 20658830 to install one new hand hole 61/H4A 32 feet plus or minus one fourth inch conduit for the purpose of construction underground service to the customer at 17 School Street

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Approve Eversource petition 20658830 to install one new hand hole 61/H4A 32 feet plus or minus one fourth inch conduit for the purpose of construction underground service to the customer at 17 School Street

From the minutes

“Select Person Leonard made a motion to approve Eversource petition 20658830 to install one new hand hole 61/H4A 32 feet plus or minus one fourth inch conduit for the purpose of construction underground service to the customer at 17 School Street Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Alley - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye (5 - Aye) Department Head, Committees and Commission Updates e Roads and Byways.” (Motion: Leonard, second: Green-Beach)

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Approve Nicholas Beloff as assistant harbormaster

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ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Approve Nicholas Beloff as assistant harbormaster

From the minutes

“Select Person Hallahan made a motion to approve Nicholas Beloff as assistant harbormaster Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Alley - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye (5 - Aye) Harbor Advisory Committee Discussions e Harbor jetty project update M.” (Motion: Hallahan, second: Green-Beach)

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Approve a one-day beer and wine permit for Stefanie Wolf Designs located at 37 Circuit Avenue on Tuesday July 29", 2025, from 4:00 to 6:00 pm

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Approve a one-day beer and wine permit for Stefanie Wolf Designs located at 37 Circuit Avenue on Tuesday July 29", 2025, from 4:00 to 6:00 pm

From the minutes

“Select Person Hallahan made a motion to approve a one-day beer and wine permit for Stefanie Wolf Designs located at 37 Circuit Avenue on Tuesday July 29", 2025, from 4:00 to 6:00 pm Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Alley - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to approve amplified sound permit at Eas.” (Motion: Hallahan, second: Green-Beach)

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Approve the amplified sound permit at East Chop Lighthouse on Saturday September 13, 2025, from 4:00 to 4:30pm for John Adkins and Victoria Regan Wedding

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ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Approve the amplified sound permit at East Chop Lighthouse on Saturday September 13, 2025, from 4:00 to 4:30pm for John Adkins and Victoria Regan Wedding

From the minutes

“Select Person Leonard made a motion to approve the amplified sound permit at East Chop Lighthouse on Saturday September 13, 2025, from 4:00 to 4:30pm for John Adkins and Victoria Regan Wedding Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Alley - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote regarding Union Chapel Green Space Proje.” (Motion: Leonard, second: Green-Beach)

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Approve payment warrants, 26-02EXP $1,378,671.39 and 26-02SCH $13,935.95

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Approve payment warrants, 26-02EXP $1,378,671.39 and 26-02SCH $13,935.95

From the minutes

“Select Person Hallahan made a motion to approve payment warrants, 26-02EXP $1,378,671.39 and 26-02SCH $13,935.95 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)

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Approve Select Board Meeting Minutes June 24, 2025

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · 4–0

Approve Select Board Meeting Minutes June 24, 2025

Yes: DeBettencourt, Green-Beach, Hallahan, Leonard

From the minutes

“Select Person Green-Beach made a motion to approve Select Board Meeting Minutes June 24, 2025 Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Alley - Abstain, Green-Beach - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye (4 - Aye, 1 - Abstain) Discussion and possible vote to approve Select Board Mee.” (Motion: Green-Beach, second: Leonard)

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Approve Select Board Meeting Minutes July 8, 2025

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ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Approve Select Board Meeting Minutes July 8, 2025

From the minutes

“Select Person Green-Beach made a motion to approve Select Board Meeting Minutes July 8, 2025 Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Alley - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye (5 - Aye) TOWN OF OAK BLUFFS OAK BLUFFS SELECT BOARD MEETING MINUTES Oak Bluffs.” (Motion: Green-Beach, second: Leonard)

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Approve Select Board Meeting Minutes July 15, 2025

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Approve Select Board Meeting Minutes July 15, 2025

From the minutes

“Select Person Green-Beach made a motion to approve Select Board Meeting Minutes July 15, 2025 Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Alley - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye (5 - Aye) Acceptance of Donations Discussion and possible vote to accept $145.8.” (Motion: Green-Beach, second: Leonard)

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Accept $145.86 from Shelly Davis to the Oak Bluffs Council on Aging

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Accept $145.86 from Shelly Davis to the Oak Bluffs Council on Aging

From the minutes

“Select Person Green-Beach made a motion to accept $145.86 from Shelly Davis to the Oak Bluffs Council on Aging Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Alley - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to accept $551.25 from Sunday AA to the .” (Motion: Green-Beach, second: Leonard)

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Accept $551.25 from Sunday AA to the Oak Bluffs Council on Aging

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ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Accept $551.25 from Sunday AA to the Oak Bluffs Council on Aging

From the minutes

“Select Person Green-Beach made a motion to accept $551.25 from Sunday AA to the Oak Bluffs Council on Aging Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Alley - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to accept $50.00 from Janes Nagurney and.” (Motion: Green-Beach, second: Leonard)

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Accept $50.00 from James Nagurney and Wendy Mariner to the Oak Bluffs Library

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Accept $50.00 from James Nagurney and Wendy Mariner to the Oak Bluffs Library

From the minutes

“Select Person Green-Beach made a motion to accept $50.00 from James Nagurney and Wendy Mariner to the Oak Bluffs Library Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Alley - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to accept a box of magic cards from Matt.” (Motion: Green-Beach, second: Leonard)

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Accept a box magic card from Matthew and Ariel Winter to the Oak Bluffs Library

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ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Accept a box magic card from Matthew and Ariel Winter to the Oak Bluffs Library

From the minutes

“Select Person Green-Beach made a motion to accept a box magic card from Matthew and Ariel Winter to the Oak Bluffs Library Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Alley - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye (5 - Aye) Appointments Chair Alley announced the vacancies on the board and com.” (Motion: Green-Beach, second: Leonard)

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Adjourn the meeting

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ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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) Respectfully Submitted Debra Alley - Execttive Assistant Documents At.” (Motion: Hallahan, second: Green-Beach)

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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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