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August 12, 2025
18 recorded votes, 2 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
The roll call does not list Tom Hallahan.
From the minutes
“Select Person DeBettencourt made a motion to enter into Executive Session roll call vote, in the following matter Potential litigation concerning the title and ownership of 49 East Chop Drive, as used by the Town as the Town Boat Launch for 30+ years In accordance M.G.L Ch. 30A, Sect. 21(a)(3) to discuss strategy in relation to pending and/or threatened litigation where an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares Pending litigation in Weathers v. Oak Bluffs Wastewater Commission in the Superior Court (No. 2474CV0008) reg.” (Motion: DeBettencourt, second: Leonard)
Open the public hearing
Open the public hearing
From the minutes
“Select Person Green-Beach made a motion to open the public hearing Roll Call Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye, Alley - Aye (5 - Aye) 4:57 pm .” (Motion: Green-Beach, second: Hallahan)
Continue the public hearing to August 26", 2025, at 4:45 pm due to technical difficulties
Continue the public hearing to August 26", 2025, at 4:45 pm due to technical difficulties
From the minutes
“Select Person Hallahan made a motion to continue the public hearing to August 26", 2025, at 4:45 pm due to technical difficulties Roll Call Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye, Alley - Aye (5 - Aye) 4:58 pm Zoom link to the meeting closed due to technical difficulties.” (Motion: Hallahan, second: Green-Beach)
Declare September as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
Declare September as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
From the minutes
“Select Person Green-Beach made a motion to declare September as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye, Alley - Aye (5 - Aye) Preapproved Events e NAACP George V. Tankard Road Race on Saturday Se.” (Motion: Green-Beach, second: Leonard)
Approve the Dukes County inter-municipal agreement as presented with the wording “for the applicable fiscal year' inserted
Approve the Dukes County inter-municipal agreement as presented with the wording “for the applicable fiscal year' inserted
Yes: DeBettencourt, Green-Beach, Hallahan, LeonardNo: Alley
From the minutes
“Select Person Hallahan made a motion to approve the Dukes County inter-municipal agreement as presented with the wording “for the applicable fiscal year' inserted Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye, Alley - Nay (4 - Aye, 1 - Nay) Discussion and possible vote to approve art installation in .” (Motion: Hallahan, second: Green-Beach)
Approve the art installation in honor of Gus Ben-David in Sunset Lake
Approve the art installation in honor of Gus Ben-David in Sunset Lake
From the minutes
“Select Person Green-Beach made a motion to approve the art installation in honor of Gus Ben-David in Sunset Lake Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye, Alley - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and - possible vote to approve amplified sound permit for .” (Motion: Green-Beach, second: DeBettencourt)
Approve amplified sound permit for Tivoli Day on Saturday September 20, 2025, (rain date 09.21.2025) 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
Approve amplified sound permit for Tivoli Day on Saturday September 20, 2025, (rain date 09.21.2025) 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
From the minutes
“Select Person Leonard made a motion to approve amplified sound permit for Tivoli Day on Saturday September 20, 2025, (rain date 09.21.2025) 10:00 am to 6:00 pm Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye, Alley - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to authorize the transfer of funds from .” (Motion: Leonard, second: Hallahan)
Approve amplified sound permit for Sunday August 24, 2025, 2:00 pm - 8:00pm (rain date 08.31.2025) at Martha's Vineyard Skate Park
Approve amplified sound permit for Sunday August 24, 2025, 2:00 pm - 8:00pm (rain date 08.31.2025) at Martha's Vineyard Skate Park
From the minutes
“Select Person Green-Beach made a motion to approve amplified sound permit for Sunday August 24, 2025, 2:00 pm - 8:00pm (rain date 08.31.2025) at Martha's Vineyard Skate Park Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye, Alley - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to appoint Oak Bluffs Fire Department ap.” (Motion: Green-Beach, second: Leonard)
Approve the appointments as listed
Approve the appointments as listed
From the minutes
“Select Person Green-Beach made a motion to approve the appointments as listed Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye, Alley - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to approve sending a letter regarding ‘E.” (Motion: Green-Beach, second: Leonard)
Approve the town to send a letter opposing the expansion of 9C authority proposed by Governor Healey to State Legislature
Approve the town to send a letter opposing the expansion of 9C authority proposed by Governor Healey to State Legislature
From the minutes
“Select Person Leonard made a motion to approve the town to send a letter opposing the expansion of 9C authority proposed by Governor Healey to State Legislature Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye, Alley - Aye (5 - Aye) Town Administrator will draft the letter, circulate to the board and .” (Motion: Leonard, second: DeBettencourt)
Approve sending testimony by the Town Administrator for S1434 transfer enabling bill
Approve sending testimony by the Town Administrator for S1434 transfer enabling bill
Yes: Alley, DeBettencourt, Green-Beach, Leonard
From the minutes
“Select Person Green-Beach made a motion to approve sending testimony by the Town Administrator for S1434 transfer enabling bill Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Abstain, Green-Beach - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye, Alley - Aye (4 - Aye, 1 - Abstain) Discussion and possible vote to approve payment warrants.” (Motion: Green-Beach, second: Leonard)
Approve Select Board Meeting Minutes July 19, 2025
Approve Select Board Meeting Minutes July 19, 2025
From the minutes
“Select Person Leonard made a motion to approve Select Board Meeting Minutes July 19, 2025 Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye, Alley - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to approve Select Board Meeting Minutes .” (Motion: Leonard, second: Hallahan)
Approve Select Board Meeting Minutes August 5, 2025
Approve Select Board Meeting Minutes August 5, 2025
From the minutes
“Select Person Leonard made a motion to approve Select Board Meeting Minutes August 5, 2025 Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye, Alley - Aye (5 - Aye) Acceptance of Donations Discussion and possible vote to accept $92.00.” (Motion: Leonard, second: Hallahan)
Accept $92.00 miscellaneous cash donations to Oak Bluffs Library
Accept $92.00 miscellaneous cash donations to Oak Bluffs Library
From the minutes
“Select Person Leonard made a motion to accept $92.00 miscellaneous cash donations to Oak Bluffs Library Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye, Alley - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to accept six $25.00 Reliable Market Gif.” (Motion: Leonard, second: Green-Beach)
Accept six $25.00 Reliable Market Gift Certificates to OBCOA
Accept six $25.00 Reliable Market Gift Certificates to OBCOA
From the minutes
“Select Person Leonard made a motion to accept six $25.00 Reliable Market Gift Certificates to OBCOA Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye, Alley - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to accept $15,000. From Summercamp to th.” (Motion: Leonard, second: Green-Beach)
Accept $15,000. From Summercamp to the Oak Bluffs Fire Works Fund
Accept $15,000. From Summercamp to the Oak Bluffs Fire Works Fund
From the minutes
“Select Person Leonard made a motion to accept $15,000. From Summercamp to the Oak Bluffs Fire Works Fund Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye, Alley - Aye (5 - Aye) Appointments Discussion and possible vote to re appoint Water Vail to.” (Motion: Leonard, second: DeBettencourt)
Reappoint Walter Vail to the Capital Program Committee for a one-year term
Reappoint Walter Vail to the Capital Program Committee for a one-year term
From the minutes
“Select Person Hallahan made a motion to reappoint Walter Vail to the Capital Program Committee for a one-year term Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye, Alley - Aye (5 - Aye) Correspondence: none TA/ATA Report: attached Select Board Update Sele.” (Motion: Hallahan, second: DeBettencourt)
Adjourn the meeting
Adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“Select Person Green-Beach made a motion to adjourn the meeting Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye, Alley - Aye (5 - Aye) Respectfully Submitted ~ Debra Alley - Executive Assistant Documents .” (Motion: Green-Beach, second: Leonard)
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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