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September 23, 2025
24 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
Approve minutes September 10, 2025
Approve minutes September 10, 2025
From the minutes
“Select Person DeBettencourt made a motion to approve minutes September 10, 2025 Roll Call Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye, Alley - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to approve meeting minutes 09.16.2025 .” (Motion: DeBettencourt, second: Green-Beach)
Approve minutes September 16, 2025
Approve minutes September 16, 2025
Yes: Alley, DeBettencourt, Green-Beach, Hallahan
From the minutes
“Select Person DeBettencourt made a motion to approve minutes September 16, 2025 Roll Call Vote: Leonard - Abstain, Hallahan - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye, Alley - Aye (4 - Aye, 1 - Abstain) Department Head, Committees and Commission Updates: None.” (Motion: DeBettencourt, second: Green-Beach)
Appoint Mr. Jovany Navarrete as fire prevention officer with the Oak Bluffs Fire / EMS
Appoint Mr. Jovany Navarrete as fire prevention officer with the Oak Bluffs Fire / EMS
From the minutes
“Select Person Leonard made a motion to appoint Mr. Jovany Navarrete as fire prevention officer with the Oak Bluffs Fire / EMS Roll Call Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye, Alley - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to appoint Full-time EMT - Oak Bluffs Fi.” (Motion: Leonard, second: Green-Beach)
Approve the Monday - Saturday Entertainment license up to three days per week, concluding no later than 8:00pm
Approve the Monday - Saturday Entertainment license up to three days per week, concluding no later than 8:00pm
From the minutes
“Select Person Green-Beach made a motion to approve the Monday - Saturday Entertainment license up to three days per week, concluding no later than 8:00pm Roll Call Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye, Alley - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to approve amplified sound permit / spec.” (Motion: Green-Beach, second: Leonard)
To-approve amplified sound permit / special event permit for the 20" Anniversary event at the Oak Bluffs Library on Saturday November 15, 2025, from 1:00 pm to 2:30pm
To-approve amplified sound permit / special event permit for the 20" Anniversary event at the Oak Bluffs Library on Saturday November 15, 2025, from 1:00 pm to 2:30pm
From the minutes
“Select Person Green-Beach made a motion to-approve amplified sound permit / special event permit for the 20" Anniversary event at the Oak Bluffs Library on Saturday November 15, 2025, from 1:00 pm to 2:30pm Roll Call Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye, Alley - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to appoint Liz Durkee as the Oak Bluffs .” (Motion: Green-Beach, second: DeBettencourt)
Appoint Liz Durkee as the Oak Bluffs Town Liaison for the MVP 2.0
Appoint Liz Durkee as the Oak Bluffs Town Liaison for the MVP 2.0
From the minutes
“Select Person Green-Beach made a motion to appoint Liz Durkee as the Oak Bluffs Town Liaison for the MVP 2.0 Roll Call Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye, Alley - Aye (5 - Aye) Mr. Cleary introduced Ms. Sakiko Isomichi to the Select Board, she is.” (Motion: Green-Beach, second: Alley)
Approve the Shellfish Committee recommendation on scallop season opening day, catch limits and recreational vs commercial fishing areas
Approve the Shellfish Committee recommendation on scallop season opening day, catch limits and recreational vs commercial fishing areas
From the minutes
“Select Person Leonard made a motion to approve the Shellfish Committee recommendation on scallop season opening day, catch limits and recreational vs commercial fishing areas Roll Call Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye, Alley - Aye (5 - Aye) 4:46 pm ATA Brough left the meeting hall and joined meeting via zoom .” (Motion: Leonard, second: Green-Beach)
Approve Shellfish Committee recommendation on the Shellfish and Aquaculture regulations changes as presented
Approve Shellfish Committee recommendation on the Shellfish and Aquaculture regulations changes as presented
Yes: Alley, Green-Beach, Hallahan, LeonardNo: DeBettencourt
From the minutes
“Select Person Leonard made a motion to approve Shellfish Committee recommendation on the Shellfish and Aquaculture regulations changes as presented Roll Call Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, DeBettencourt - Nay, Alley - Aye (4 - Aye, 1- Nay) Discussion and possible vote to approve amplified sound permi.” (Motion: Leonard, second: Green-Beach)
Approve amplified sound permit for Red Cat Kitchen on Saturday November 1, 2025
Approve amplified sound permit for Red Cat Kitchen on Saturday November 1, 2025
From the minutes
“Select Person Green-Beach made a motion to approve amplified sound permit for Red Cat Kitchen on Saturday November 1, 2025 Roll Call Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye, Alley - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to adopt the changes to the Town Owned V.” (Motion: Green-Beach, second: Alley)
Adopt the proposed changes to the town owned vehicles policy, as amended in the meeting by Town Administrator Potter
Adopt the proposed changes to the town owned vehicles policy, as amended in the meeting by Town Administrator Potter
From the minutes
“Select Person Green-Beach made a motion to adopt the proposed changes to the town owned vehicles policy, as amended in the meeting by Town Administrator Potter Roll Call Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye, Alley - Aye (5 - Aye) Ms. Maura McGroarty asked about the size of the seal on vehicles, wil.” (Motion: Green-Beach, second: Alley)
Approve the conceptual Uncas Ave parking lot plans as presented
Approve the conceptual Uncas Ave parking lot plans as presented
From the minutes
“Select Person Green-Beach made a motion to approve the conceptual Uncas Ave parking lot plans as presented Roll Call Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye, Alley - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to adopt the proposed Natural Resources-.” (Motion: Green-Beach, second: DeBettencourt)
Authorize the Town Administrator Potter to work with legal counsel to execute the letter as read regarding Dewey
Authorize the Town Administrator Potter to work with legal counsel to execute the letter as read regarding Dewey
From the minutes
“Select Person Green-Beach made a motion to authorize the Town Administrator Potter to work with legal counsel to execute the letter as read regarding Dewey Roll Call Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye, Alley - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to approve all or part of the STM Novemb.” (Motion: Green-Beach)
Approve article 1 in the STM warrant
Approve article 1 in the STM warrant
From the minutes
“Select Person Green-Beach made a motion to approve article 1 in the STM warrant Roll Call Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye, Alley - Aye (5 - Aye) Article 2, To see if the Town will vote to amend Section 6.2 of the P.” (Motion: Green-Beach, second: Leonard)
Approve article 2 in the STM warrant with the amendment/ addition of ‘or human resources'
Approve article 2 in the STM warrant with the amendment/ addition of ‘or human resources'
From the minutes
“Select Person Green-Beach made a motion to approve article 2 in the STM warrant with the amendment/ addition of ‘or human resources' Roll Call Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye, Alley - Aye (5 - Aye) Article 3. To see if the Town will vote to amend Section 7.3.1 and de.” (Motion: Green-Beach, second: DeBettencourt)
Approve article 3 in the STM warrant
Approve article 3 in the STM warrant
From the minutes
“Select Person Green-Beach made a motion to approve article 3 in the STM warrant Roll Call Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye, Alley - Aye (5 - Aye) Article 4. To see if the Town will vote to amend Sections 8.1 and 8.2.” (Motion: Green-Beach, second: DeBettencourt)
Approve article 4 in the STM warrant
Approve article 4 in the STM warrant
From the minutes
“Select Person Green-Beach made a motion to approve article 4 in the STM warrant Roll Call Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye, Alley - Aye (5 - Aye) Article 5. To see if the Town will vote to delete section 9.1.4 of th.” (Motion: Green-Beach, second: DeBettencourt)
Approve article 5 in the STM warrant
Approve article 5 in the STM warrant
From the minutes
“Select Person Green-Beach made a motion to approve article 5 in the STM warrant Roll Call Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye, Alley - Aye (5 - Aye) Article 6. To see if the Town will vote to amend Section 12.2 of the .” (Motion: Green-Beach, second: Leonard)
Approve article 6 in the STM warrant
Approve article 6 in the STM warrant
From the minutes
“Select Person Green-Beach made a motion to approve article 6 in the STM warrant Roll Call Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye, Alley - Aye (5 - Aye) Article 7. To see if the Town will vote to amend Section 13.1, Sectio.” (Motion: Green-Beach, second: DeBettencourt)
Approve article 7 in the STM warrant with the changes proposed by ATA Brough
Approve article 7 in the STM warrant with the changes proposed by ATA Brough
From the minutes
“Select Person Green-Beach made a motion to approve article 7 in the STM warrant with the changes proposed by ATA Brough Roll Call Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye, Alley - Aye (5 - Aye) Article 8. To see if the Town will vote to amend Section 18.1 of the .” (Motion: Green-Beach, second: DeBettencourt)
Approve article 8 in the STM warrant
Approve article 8 in the STM warrant
From the minutes
“Select Person Green-Beach made a motion to approve article 8 in the STM warrant Roll Call Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye, Alley - Aye (5 - Aye) Article 9. To see if the Town will vote to amend and adopt Schedule A.” (Motion: Green-Beach, second: DeBettencourt)
Approve article 9 in the STM warrant
Approve article 9 in the STM warrant
From the minutes
“Select Person Green-Beach made a motion to approve article 9 in the STM warrant Roll Call Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye, Alley - Aye (5 - Aye) TOWN OF OAK BLUFFS OAK BLUFFS SELECT BOARD MEETING MINUTES Oak Bluffs.” (Motion: Green-Beach, second: Alley)
Approve article12 in the STM warrant
Approve article12 in the STM warrant
Yes: Alley, DeBettencourt, Green-Beach, HallahanNo: Leonard
From the minutes
“Select Person Green-Beach made a motion to approve article12 in the STM warrant Roll Call Vote: Leonard - Nay, Hallahan - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye, Alley - Aye (4 - Aye, 1- Nay) TOWN OF OAK BLUFFS OAK BLUFFS SELECT BOARD MEETING MINUTES Oa.” (Motion: Green-Beach, second: DeBettencourt)
Remove article 14 from the STM warrant
Remove article 14 from the STM warrant
From the minutes
“Select Person Green-Beach made a motion to remove article 14 from the STM warrant Roll Call Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye, Alley - Aye (5 - Aye) Acceptance of Donations: none Appointments: none Correspondence e 202.” (Motion: Green-Beach, second: DeBettencourt)
Adjourn the meeting
Adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“Select Person Green-Beach made a motion to adjourn the meeting Roll Call Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye, Alley - Aye (5 - Aye) Respectfully Submitted Debra Alley - EXecutive Assistant Documents At.” (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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