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October 14, 2025
20 recorded votes, 15 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
Appoint Kylie Souza as a full-time Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
Appoint Kylie Souza as a full-time Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
The roll call does not list Sean DeBettencourt.
From the minutes
“Select Person Hallahan made a motion to appoint Kylie Souza as a full-time Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Alley - Aye (4 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to approve an exemption under M.G.L. Cha.” (Motion: Hallahan, second: Green-Beach)
Approve an exemption under M.G.L. Chapter 268A, Section 20(), allowing a municipal employee to hold a second paid position with the Town for Amanda Gonsalves as EMS Paramedic and Volunteer Firefighter, and Kylie Souza as EMS EMT and Volunteer Firefighter
Approve an exemption under M.G.L. Chapter 268A, Section 20(), allowing a municipal employee to hold a second paid position with the Town for Amanda Gonsalves as EMS Paramedic and Volunteer Firefighter, and Kylie Souza as EMS EMT and Volunteer Firefighter
The roll call does not list Sean DeBettencourt.
From the minutes
“Select Person Hallahan made a motion to approve an exemption under M.G.L. Chapter 268A, Section 20(), allowing a municipal employee to hold a second paid position with the Town for Amanda Gonsalves as EMS Paramedic and Volunteer Firefighter, and Kylie Souza as EMS EMT and Volunteer Firefighter Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Alley - Aye (4 - Aye) 4:36 pm Fire Chief Foster, Senior Captain Masseda and Ms. Souza depar.” (Motion: Hallahan, second: Green-Beach)
Open the public hearing, The Oak Bluffs Select Board will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. at Oak Bluffs Town Hall 56 School Street, lower-level meeting hall, Oak Bluffs on a petition 21831397 from Eversource for the installation 40' +/- of 2-4” and two (2) new handho
Open the public hearing, The Oak Bluffs Select Board will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. at Oak Bluffs Town Hall 56 School Street, lower-level meeting hall, Oak Bluffs on a petition 21831397 from Eversource for the installation 40' +/- of 2-4” and two (2) new handholes 46/H4-A and 46/H4-B under Clay Avenue. The purpose of this construction is to provide new underground service to the customers located at 40 Madison Avenue. 1 TOWN OF OAK BLUFFS OAK BLUFFS SELECT BOARD MEETING MINUTES Oak Bluffs Town Hall - 56 School Street Meeting Hall - Lower Level Tuesday October 14, 2025, at 4:30 pm - hybrid
The roll call does not list Sean DeBettencourt.
From the minutes
“Select Person Green-Beach made a motion to open the public hearing, The Oak Bluffs Select Board will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. at Oak Bluffs Town Hall 56 School Street, lower-level meeting hall, Oak Bluffs on a petition 21831397 from Eversource for the installation 40' +/- of 2-4” and two (2) new handholes 46/H4-A and 46/H4-B under Clay Avenue. The purpose of this construction is to provide new underground service to the customers located at 40 Madison Avenue. 1 TOWN OF OAK BLUFFS OAK BLUFFS SELECT BOARD MEETING MINUTES Oak Bluffs Town Hall - 56 School St.” (Motion: Green-Beach)
Close the public hearing
Close the public hearing
The roll call does not list Sean DeBettencourt.
From the minutes
“Select Person Green-Beach made a motion to close the public hearing Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Alley - Aye (4 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to approve Eversource petition 21831397 .” (Motion: Green-Beach, second: Hallahan)
Approve Eversource petition 21831397 with the understanding that Eversource will reach out to owners at 32 Clay Avenue to calibrate about the project and the direction drilling
Approve Eversource petition 21831397 with the understanding that Eversource will reach out to owners at 32 Clay Avenue to calibrate about the project and the direction drilling
The roll call does not list Sean DeBettencourt.
From the minutes
“Select Person Hallahan made a motion to approve Eversource petition 21831397 with the understanding that Eversource will reach out to owners at 32 Clay Avenue to calibrate about the project and the direction drilling Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Alley - Aye (4 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to approve special event amplified sound.” (Motion: Hallahan, second: Green-Beach)
Approve special event amplified sound permit for MV skatepark association on Saturday November 1, 2025, from 2:00 - 9:00pm (rain date 11.2.2025)
Approve special event amplified sound permit for MV skatepark association on Saturday November 1, 2025, from 2:00 - 9:00pm (rain date 11.2.2025)
The roll call does not list Sean DeBettencourt.
From the minutes
“Select Person Green-Beach made a motion to approve special event amplified sound permit for MV skatepark association on Saturday November 1, 2025, from 2:00 - 9:00pm (rain date 11.2.2025) Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Alley - Aye (4 - Aye) Appointments Discussion and possible vote to appoint Tina Lindinger t.” (Motion: Green-Beach, second: Hallahan)
Appoint Tina Lindinger to the MV Cultural Council for a three-year term
Appoint Tina Lindinger to the MV Cultural Council for a three-year term
The roll call does not list Sean DeBettencourt.
From the minutes
“Select Person Hallahan made a motion to appoint Tina Lindinger to the MV Cultural Council for a three-year term Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Alley - Aye (4 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to approve The Best Parade on Saturday N.” (Motion: Hallahan, second: Green-Beach)
Approve The Best Parade on Saturday November 1, 2025, from 7:00 pm to 8:00pm
Approve The Best Parade on Saturday November 1, 2025, from 7:00 pm to 8:00pm
The roll call does not list Sean DeBettencourt.
From the minutes
“Select Person Hallahan made a motion to approve The Best Parade on Saturday November 1, 2025, from 7:00 pm to 8:00pm Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Alley - Aye (4 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to approve payment warrants .” (Motion: Hallahan, second: Green-Beach)
Approve the below payment warrants: 10/16/2025 26-08REF $3,817.18 10/16/2025 26-08EXP $1,194,12151 10/16/2025 26-08SCH $26,078.34 10/16/2025 26-08MT $170.59 10/16/2025 26-08FT $59.04 10/16/2025 26-08WIR $1,656, 751.37 10/16/2025 26-08SCH $10,804.12
Approve the below payment warrants: 10/16/2025 26-08REF $3,817.18 10/16/2025 26-08EXP $1,194,12151 10/16/2025 26-08SCH $26,078.34 10/16/2025 26-08MT $170.59 10/16/2025 26-08FT $59.04 10/16/2025 26-08WIR $1,656, 751.37 10/16/2025 26-08SCH $10,804.12
The roll call does not list Sean DeBettencourt.
From the minutes
“Select Person Hallahan made a motion to approve the below payment warrants: 10/16/2025 26-08REF $3,817.18 10/16/2025 26-08EXP $1,194,12151 10/16/2025 26-08SCH $26,078.34 10/16/2025 26-08MT $170.59 10/16/2025 26-08FT $59.04 10/16/2025 26-08WIR $1,656, 751.37 10/16/2025 26-08SCH $10,804.12 Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Alley - Aye (4 - Aye) Select Person Hallahan advised the board he had approved 26-08PAY in .” (Motion: Hallahan, second: Leonard)
Name the shellfish relay from Sunset Lake the Fred Huss Memorial Relay
Name the shellfish relay from Sunset Lake the Fred Huss Memorial Relay
The roll call does not list Sean DeBettencourt.
From the minutes
“Select Person Green-Beach made a motion to name the shellfish relay from Sunset Lake the Fred Huss Memorial Relay Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Alley - Aye (4 - Aye) TOWN OF OAK BLUFFS OAK BLUFFS SELECT BOARD MEETING MINUTES Oak Bluffs.” (Motion: Green-Beach, second: Leonard)
Approve new business application for Pocket Dogs
Approve new business application for Pocket Dogs
The roll call does not list Sean DeBettencourt.
From the minutes
“Select Person Green-Beach made a motion to approve new business application for Pocket Dogs Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Alley - Aye (4 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to approve meeting minutes 10.07.2025 .” (Motion: Green-Beach, second: Hallahan)
Approve meeting minutes from October 7, 2025
Approve meeting minutes from October 7, 2025
The roll call does not list Sean DeBettencourt.
From the minutes
“Select Person Hallahan made a motion to approve meeting minutes from October 7, 2025 Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Alley - Aye (4 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to approve executive session meeting min.” (Motion: Hallahan, second: Leonard)
Approve executive session meeting minutes May 27, 2025, June 2, 2025, and August 26, 2025, for release
Approve executive session meeting minutes May 27, 2025, June 2, 2025, and August 26, 2025, for release
The roll call does not list Sean DeBettencourt.
From the minutes
“Select Person Hallahan made a motion to approve executive session meeting minutes May 27, 2025, June 2, 2025, and August 26, 2025, for release Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Alley - Aye (4 - Aye) 5:30 pm Select Person DeBettencourt joined the meeting 5:30 pm Public.” (Motion: Hallahan, second: Green-Beach)
Open the public hearing, The Oak Bluffs Select Board will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. at Oak Bluffs Town Hall 56 School Street, lower-level meeting hall, Oak Bluffs on a petition 19961102 from Eversource for the installation of a new JO pole 9276/53-75 and the in
Open the public hearing, The Oak Bluffs Select Board will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. at Oak Bluffs Town Hall 56 School Street, lower-level meeting hall, Oak Bluffs on a petition 19961102 from Eversource for the installation of a new JO pole 9276/53-75 and the installation of 122' +/- 4-4" conduit and two (2) new pull boxes 10180/010 and 10180/020 The purpose of this construction is to provide new underground service to the residential development located at 85 Edgartown Vineyard Haven Road
From the minutes
“Select Person Green-Beach made a motion to open the public hearing, The Oak Bluffs Select Board will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. at Oak Bluffs Town Hall 56 School Street, lower-level meeting hall, Oak Bluffs on a petition 19961102 from Eversource for the installation of a new JO pole 9276/53-75 and the installation of 122' +/- 4-4" conduit and two (2) new pull boxes 10180/010 and 10180/020 The purpose of this construction is to provide new underground service to the residential development located at 85 Edgartown Vineyard Haven Road. Vote: Leonard - Aye, Ha.” (Motion: 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 Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Alley - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye (5 - Aye) 4 TOWN OF OAK BLUFFS OAK BLUFFS SELECT BOARD MEETING MINUTES Oak Bluf.” (Motion: Green-Beach, second: Leonard)
Approve Eversource petition 19961102 with the understanding that an agreed upon traffic plan is worked out with the Town
Approve Eversource petition 19961102 with the understanding that an agreed upon traffic plan is worked out with the Town
From the minutes
“Select Person Hallahan made a motion to approve Eversource petition 19961102 with the understanding that an agreed upon traffic plan is worked out with the Town Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Alley - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to declare 2013 Black Ford Explorer as s.” (Motion: Hallahan, second: DeBettencourt)
Declare 2013 Black Ford Explorer as surplus property
Declare 2013 Black Ford Explorer as surplus property
The roll call does not list Emma Green-Beach.
From the minutes
“Select Person Hallahan made a motion to declare 2013 Black Ford Explorer as surplus property Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Alley - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye (4 - Aye) *Select Person Green-Beach was out of the room Discussion and possibl.” (Motion: Hallahan, second: Leonard)
Authorize the Town Administrator to execute an agreement for services with Weston & Sampson Engineers, Inc. for phase one of the Coastal Resiliency Plan development
Authorize the Town Administrator to execute an agreement for services with Weston & Sampson Engineers, Inc. for phase one of the Coastal Resiliency Plan development
From the minutes
“Select Person Hallahan made a motion to authorize the Town Administrator to execute an agreement for services with Weston & Sampson Engineers, Inc. for phase one of the Coastal Resiliency Plan development Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Alley - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to appoint representative to the Program.” (Motion: Hallahan, second: Green-Beach)
Approve changes to the Lagoon Ridge affordable duplex designs
Approve changes to the Lagoon Ridge affordable duplex designs
Yes: Alley, DeBettencourt, Hallahan, LeonardNo: Green-Beach
From the minutes
“Select Person Hallahan made a motion to approve changes to the Lagoon Ridge affordable duplex designs Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Green-Beach - Nay, Alley - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye (4 - Aye, 1 - Nay) Discussion and possible vote to send letter of support for M.” (Motion: Hallahan, second: Leonard)
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, Alley - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye (5 - Aye) Respectfully Submitted SD. Debra Alley - Exexytive Assistant Document.” (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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