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August 26, 2025
2 meetings this evening, 17 recorded votes in all, in the order they were held.
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Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
Attendance
Present: Dion Alley, Sean DeBettencourt, Emma Green-Beach, Mark Leonard, Tom Hallahan
Absent: None
14 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
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: Leonard - Aye, Alley - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye (4 - Aye) Hallahan not in the room Select Board members, Wendy Brough, Executiv.” (Motion: DeBettencourt, second: Green-Beach)
Execute Town Administrator Potter's employment contract
Execute Town Administrator Potter's employment contract
From the minutes
“Select Person DeBettencourt made a motion to execute Town Administrator Potter's employment contract Roll Call Vote: Hallahan - Aye, Leonard - Aye, Alley - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye (5 - Aye) Chair Alley read into the record the announcement in relation to Town.” (Motion: DeBettencourt, second: Green-Beach)
Appoint Joseph Diodati to the Shellfish Committee for the remainder of Mr. Huss's term which expires on June 30, 2026
Appoint Joseph Diodati to the Shellfish Committee for the remainder of Mr. Huss's term which expires on June 30, 2026
From the minutes
“Select Person Green-Beach made a motion to appoint Joseph Diodati to the Shellfish Committee for the remainder of Mr. Huss's term which expires on June 30, 2026 Roll Call Vote: Hallahan - Aye, Leonard - Aye, Alley - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye (5 - Aye) Preapproved Events TOWN OF OAK BLUFFS OAK BLUFFS SELECT MEETING MINUT.” (Motion: Green-Beach, second: DeBettencourt)
Approve the dual department disclosures for Jonathan Geist: Oak Bluffs Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-B) and Provisional Firefighter and Brianna Hook: Oak Bluffs Provisional Firefighter and Provisional Emergency Medical Technical
Approve the dual department disclosures for Jonathan Geist: Oak Bluffs Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-B) and Provisional Firefighter and Brianna Hook: Oak Bluffs Provisional Firefighter and Provisional Emergency Medical Technical
From the minutes
“Select Person Leonard made a motion to approve the dual department disclosures for Jonathan Geist: Oak Bluffs Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-B) and Provisional Firefighter and Brianna Hook: Oak Bluffs Provisional Firefighter and Provisional Emergency Medical Technical Roll Call Vote: Hallahan - Aye, Leonard - Aye, Alley - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye (5 - Aye) TA/ATA Report attached 4:45pm Public Hearing - continued from 08.12.2.” (Motion: Leonard, second: Green-Beach)
Close the public hearing
Close the public hearing
From the minutes
“Select Person Green-Beach made a motion to close the public hearing Roll Call Vote: Hallahan - Aye, Leonard - Aye, Alley - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to approve Eversource Petition 20062711 .” (Motion: Green-Beach, second: DeBettencourt)
Approve Eversource Petition 20062711
Approve Eversource Petition 20062711
From the minutes
“Select Person Leonard made a motion to approve Eversource Petition 20062711 Roll Call Vote: Hallahan - Aye, Leonard - Aye, Alley - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye (5 - Aye) Public Announcements: none Department Head, Committees and Commission.” (Motion: Leonard, second: Green-Beach)
Approve the continued Mammal Monitoring project for Biodiversity Works, and future renewals will be managed through the Town Administrators office
Approve the continued Mammal Monitoring project for Biodiversity Works, and future renewals will be managed through the Town Administrators office
From the minutes
“Select Person Green-Beach made a motion to approve the continued Mammal Monitoring project for Biodiversity Works, and future renewals will be managed through the Town Administrators office Roll Call Vote: Hallahan - Aye, Leonard - Aye, Alley - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to approve MV Spring Classic Marathon an.” (Motion: Green-Beach, second: DeBettencourt)
Approve MV Spring Classic Marathon and Half Marathon on Sunday April 26, 2026, start at 8:00am at MVRHS and ending in Alley Waban Park
Approve MV Spring Classic Marathon and Half Marathon on Sunday April 26, 2026, start at 8:00am at MVRHS and ending in Alley Waban Park
From the minutes
“Select Person Green-Beach made a motion to approve MV Spring Classic Marathon and Half Marathon on Sunday April 26, 2026, start at 8:00am at MVRHS and ending in Alley Waban Park Roll Call Vote: Hallahan - Aye, Leonard - Aye, Alley - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to approve amplified sound permit for MV.” (Motion: Green-Beach, second: Leonard)
Approve-amplified sound permit for MV Spring Classic Marathon and Half Marathon on Sunday April 26, 2026, in Alley Waban Park 10:00 am to 4:30 pm
Approve-amplified sound permit for MV Spring Classic Marathon and Half Marathon on Sunday April 26, 2026, in Alley Waban Park 10:00 am to 4:30 pm
From the minutes
“Select Person Green-Beach made a motion to approve-amplified sound permit for MV Spring Classic Marathon and Half Marathon on Sunday April 26, 2026, in Alley Waban Park 10:00 am to 4:30 pm Roll Call Vote: Hallahan - Aye, Leonard - Aye, Alley - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to approve and execute the CWT final loa.” (Motion: Green-Beach, second: DeBettencourt)
1. the Town shall issue a bond or bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $27,600,000 (the “Bonds”) pursuant to Chapters 29C and 44 of the General Laws and votes of the Town passed June 25, 2024 (Article 2) and April 9, 2024 (Article 15), for planning or construction of sewers and other
1. the Town shall issue a bond or bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $27,600,000 (the “Bonds”) pursuant to Chapters 29C and 44 of the General Laws and votes of the Town passed June 25, 2024 (Article 2) and April 9, 2024 (Article 15), for planning or construction of sewers and other water pollution control abatement infrastructure (the “Project”. 2. that the terms of the Financing Agreement (or Agreements) between the Town and the Massachusetts Clean Water Trust (the “Trust”) (the “Financing Agreement”) and the Project Regulatory Agreement between the Town and the Department of Environmental Protection of TOWN OF OAK BLUFFS OAK BLUFFS SELECT MEETING MINUTES Oak Bluffs Town Hall - 56 School Street Meeting Hall - Lower Level Tuesday August 26, 2025, at 4:00 pm - hybrid. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts (“DEP”) (the “Project Regulatory Agreement”), each relating to the Notes and the Bonds are hereby approved. 3. that in anticipation of the issuance of the Bonds the Treasurer is authorized to issue an interim loan note or notes (the “Notes") from time to time in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $27,600,000. 4. that each Bond or Note shall be issued as a single registered security, and sold to the Trust at a price determined pursuant to the Financing Agreement. 3. that the Treasurer is authorized to determine the date, the form, the maximum interest rate and the principal maturities of each Bond and Note, and to execute a Financing Agreement with the Trust with respect to the sale of the Bonds and Notes, such date, form and maturities and the specific interest rate or rates of the Bonds and Notes to be approved by a majority of the Select Board and the Treasurer and evidenced by their execution of the Bonds or Notes. 6. that any certificates or documents relating to each Bond and Notes (collectively, the “Documents”), may be executed in several counterparts, each of which shall be regarded as an original and all of which shall constitute one and the same document; delivery of an executed counterpart of a signature page to a Document by electronic mail ina “pdf” file or by other electronic transmission shall be as effective as delivery of a manually executed counterpart signature page to such Document; and electronic signatures on any of the Documents shall be deemed original signatures for the purposes of the Documents and all matters relating thereto, having the same legal effect as original signatures; 7. that all action taken to date by the Town and its officers and agents to carry out the Project and its financing, including the execution of any loan commitment or agreement by the Treasurer, are hereby ratified, approved, and confirmed; and 8. that the Treasurer and the other appropriate Town officials are each hereby authorized to take any and all actions necessary or convenient fo carry out the provisions of this vote, including execution and delivery of the Financing Agreement and the Project Regulatory Agreement relating to the Project
From the minutes
“Chair Alley made a motion that 1. the Town shall issue a bond or bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $27,600,000 (the “Bonds”) pursuant to Chapters 29C and 44 of the General Laws and votes of the Town passed June 25, 2024 (Article 2) and April 9, 2024 (Article 15), for planning or construction of sewers and other water pollution control abatement infrastructure (the “Project”. 2. that the terms of the Financing Agreement (or Agreements) between the Town and the Massachusetts Clean Water Trust (the “Trust”) (the “Financing Agreement”) and the Project Regulatory Agreement betwee.” (Motion: Alley)
Submit written testimony to the MA Legislature Joint Committee on Review in support of H3193 an ‘Act establishing Martha's Vineyard Housing Bank' Town
Submit written testimony to the MA Legislature Joint Committee on Review in support of H3193 an ‘Act establishing Martha's Vineyard Housing Bank' Town
From the minutes
“Select Person Leonard made a motion to submit written testimony to the MA Legislature Joint Committee on Review in support of H3193 an ‘Act establishing Martha's Vineyard Housing Bank' Town Roll Call Vote: Hallahan - Aye, Leonard - Aye, Alley - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to submit comments regarding declaring 0.” (Motion: Leonard, second: DeBettencourt)
Approve meeting minutes for August 19, 2025
Approve meeting minutes for August 19, 2025
From the minutes
“Select Person Leonard made a motion to approve meeting minutes for August 19, 2025 Roll Call Vote: Hallahan - Aye, Leonard - Aye, Alley - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye (5 - Aye) Distribution and discussion on multiple Town Bylaw Updates Town Admin.” (Motion: Leonard, second: DeBettencourt)
Accept donation of $75.00 from Phillips Hardware to Oak Bluffs Fireworks
Accept donation of $75.00 from Phillips Hardware to Oak Bluffs Fireworks
From the minutes
“Select Person Green-Beach made a motion to accept donation of $75.00 from Phillips Hardware to Oak Bluffs Fireworks Roll Call Vote: Hallahan - Aye, Leonard - Aye, Alley - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye (5 - Aye) Correspondence: none TOWN OF OAK BLUFFS OAK BLUFFS SELECT MEETING MIN.” (Motion: Green-Beach, second: DeBettencourt)
Adjourn the meeting
Adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“Select Person Hallahan made a motion to adjourn the meeting Roll Call Vote: Hallahan - Aye, Leonard - Aye, Alley - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye (5 - Aye) Respectfully Submitted -). A Debra Alley - Executive Assistant Docume.” (Motion: Hallahan, second: Green-Beach)
Oak Bluffs Select Board · Regular meeting
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
Attendance
Present: Dion Alley, Sean DeBettencourt, Emma Green-Beach, Mark Leonard, Tom Hallahan
Absent: None
3 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
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: Leonard - Aye, Alley - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye (4 - Aye) Hallahan not in the meeting hall. Select Board members, Wendy Brough,.” (Motion: DeBettencourt, second: Green-Beach)
Approve to form but not for release executive session minutes August 12, 2025
Approve to form but not for release executive session minutes August 12, 2025
From the minutes
“Select Person Leonard made a motion to approve to form but not for release executive session minutes August 12, 2025 Roll Call Vote: Leonard - Aye, Alley - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye, Hallahan - Aye (5 - Aye) The board discussed the process in hiring the next Town Administrator.” (Motion: Leonard, second: DeBettencourt)
Reconvene in open session
Reconvene in open session
From the minutes
“Select Person Green-Beach made a motion to reconvene in open session Roll Call Vote: Leonard - Aye, Alley - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye, Hallahan - Aye (5 - Aye) 4:28 pm meeting reconvene in open session Respectfully Submitted Ly -.” (Motion: Green-Beach, second: DeBettencourt)
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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