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December 9, 2025
19 recorded votes, 6 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 the meeting minutes for December 2, 2025
Approve the meeting minutes for December 2, 2025
The roll call does not list Emma Green-Beach.
From the minutes
“Select Person Leonard made a motion to approve the meeting minutes for December 2, 2025 Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye, Alley - Aye (4 - Aye) 4:32pm Select Person Green-Beach joined the meeting Discussion and po.” (Motion: Leonard, second: DeBettencourt)
Approve for release executive meeting minutes for October 7, 2025
Approve for release executive meeting minutes for October 7, 2025
From the minutes
“Select Person Hallahan made a motion to approve for release executive meeting minutes for October 7, 2025 Vote: Leonard - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye, Alley - Aye (5 - Aye) Appointments Discussion and possible vote to appoint FINCOM Chair Mal.” (Motion: Hallahan, second: DeBettencourt)
Appoint FINCOM Chair Malecki as the Oak Bluffs representative to Program Advisory Committee for the Dukes County Intermunicipal Agreement for the term concurrent with the FINCOM term
Appoint FINCOM Chair Malecki as the Oak Bluffs representative to Program Advisory Committee for the Dukes County Intermunicipal Agreement for the term concurrent with the FINCOM term
From the minutes
“Select Person Hallahan made a motion to appoint FINCOM Chair Malecki as the Oak Bluffs representative to Program Advisory Committee for the Dukes County Intermunicipal Agreement for the term concurrent with the FINCOM term Vote: Leonard - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye, Alley - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to re-appoint Mark Gauthier as Martha's .” (Motion: Hallahan, second: DeBettencourt)
Re-appoint Mark Gauthier as Martha's Vineyard Commission Representative for a 1- year term
Re-appoint Mark Gauthier as Martha's Vineyard Commission Representative for a 1- year term
From the minutes
“Select Person Green-Beach made a motion to re-appoint Mark Gauthier as Martha's Vineyard Commission Representative for a 1- year term Vote: Leonard - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye Hallahan - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye, Alley - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to re-appoint Robert Mackay as Oak Bluff.” (Motion: Green-Beach, second: DeBettencourt)
Appoint Luke Cote as the full time EMS Coordinator
Appoint Luke Cote as the full time EMS Coordinator
From the minutes
“Select Person Hallahan made a motion to appoint Luke Cote as the full time EMS Coordinator Vote: Leonard - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye, Alley - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to appoint deputy shellfish constable AT.” (Motion: Hallahan, second: DeBettencourt)
Appoint Nicola Colossale as the deputy shellfish constable
Appoint Nicola Colossale as the deputy shellfish constable
From the minutes
“Select Person Green-Beach made a motion to appoint Nicola Colossale as the deputy shellfish constable Vote: Leonard - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye, Alley - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to approve renewal of King of Rentals mo.” (Motion: Green-Beach, second: DeBettencourt)
Approve payment warrants listed below, 12/11/2025 26-12 REF $337.06 12/11/2025 26-12EXP $248,265.85 12/11/2025 26-12SCH $164,978.94 12/11/2025 26-12MT $131.20 12/11/2025 26-12FT $91.44 12/11/2025 26-12WIR $74.90
Approve payment warrants listed below, 12/11/2025 26-12 REF $337.06 12/11/2025 26-12EXP $248,265.85 12/11/2025 26-12SCH $164,978.94 12/11/2025 26-12MT $131.20 12/11/2025 26-12FT $91.44 12/11/2025 26-12WIR $74.90
From the minutes
“Select Person Hallahan made a motion to approve payment warrants listed below, 12/11/2025 26-12 REF $337.06 12/11/2025 26-12EXP $248,265.85 12/11/2025 26-12SCH $164,978.94 12/11/2025 26-12MT $131.20 12/11/2025 26-12FT $91.44 12/11/2025 26-12WIR $74.90 Vote: Leonard - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye, Alley - Aye (5 - Aye) Select Person Hallahan reported to the board he had signed and approv.” (Motion: Hallahan, second: Green-Beach)
Approve the 2026 pre-approved event list as presented in the information packet
Approve the 2026 pre-approved event list as presented in the information packet
From the minutes
“Select Person DeBettencourt made a motion to approve the 2026 pre-approved event list as presented in the information packet Vote: Leonard - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye, Alley - Aye (5 - Aye) 5:30 pm Public Hearing .” (Motion: DeBettencourt, second: Green-Beach)
Open the public hearing, Pursuant to MGL Chapter 138, Section 15 the Oak Bluffs Select Board will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at 5:30p.m. at Oak Bluffs Town Hall lower-level meeting room 56 School Street. This hearing is regarding multiple amendments to Dukes County Market, I
Open the public hearing, Pursuant to MGL Chapter 138, Section 15 the Oak Bluffs Select Board will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at 5:30p.m. at Oak Bluffs Town Hall lower-level meeting room 56 School Street. This hearing is regarding multiple amendments to Dukes County Market, Inc. dba Tony's Market property located a 119 Dukes County Avenue, Oak Bluffs, MA. This application includes Change of Officers/Directors/LLC Managers, (Alec W. Borges to be appointed Vice President), Change of Stock Interest, Change of Pledge of License, Stock or Inventory and Change of Manager. This application is on file in the Sclect Board Office for review Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m
From the minutes
“Select Person Green-Beach made a motion to open the public hearing, Pursuant to MGL Chapter 138, Section 15 the Oak Bluffs Select Board will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at 5:30p.m. at Oak Bluffs Town Hall lower-level meeting room 56 School Street. This hearing is regarding multiple amendments to Dukes County Market, Inc. dba Tony's Market property located a 119 Dukes County Avenue, Oak Bluffs, MA. This application includes Change of Officers/Directors/LLC Managers, (Alec W. Borges to be appointed Vice President), Change of Stock Interest, Change of Pledge of License, St.” (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, Green-Beach - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye, Alley - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to approve multiple amendments to Dukes .” (Motion: Green-Beach, second: Leonard)
Appoint Alec W. Borges as Vice President of Dukes County Market, Inc
Appoint Alec W. Borges as Vice President of Dukes County Market, Inc
From the minutes
“Select Person Hallahan made a motion to appoint Alec W. Borges as Vice President of Dukes County Market, Inc Vote: Leonard - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye, Alley - Aye (5 - Aye) .” (Motion: Hallahan, second: Green-Beach)
Approved the change of stock interest allotting 10% to Alec W Borges
Approved the change of stock interest allotting 10% to Alec W Borges
From the minutes
“Select Person Hallahan made a motion to approved the change of stock interest allotting 10% to Alec W Borges Vote: Leonard - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye, Alley - Aye (5 - Aye) .” (Motion: Hallahan, second: Green-Beach)
Approve the change of manger from Kelly Margreth Hill to Nancy Bunker Gibson
Approve the change of manger from Kelly Margreth Hill to Nancy Bunker Gibson
From the minutes
“Select Person Hallahan made a motion to approve the change of manger from Kelly Margreth Hill to Nancy Bunker Gibson Vote: Leonard - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye, Alley - Aye (5 - Aye) .” (Motion: Hallahan, second: Green-Beach)
Approve the change of pledge of the stock to Cottage City Market Place Corp
Approve the change of pledge of the stock to Cottage City Market Place Corp
From the minutes
“Select Person Hallahan made a motion to approve the change of pledge of the stock to Cottage City Market Place Corp Vote: Leonard - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye, Alley - Aye (5 - Aye) Department Head, Committees and Commission Updates e Update on Town A.” (Motion: Hallahan, second: Green-Beach)
Approve new business application for The Highland General Store located at 25 Circuit Avenue
Approve new business application for The Highland General Store located at 25 Circuit Avenue
The roll call does not list Mark Leonard.
From the minutes
“Select Person Green-Beach made a motion to approve new business application for The Highland General Store located at 25 Circuit Avenue Vote: Green-Beach - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye, Alley - Aye (4 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote execute the IPHEC IMA Chair Alley advise.” (Motion: Green-Beach, second: DeBettencourt)
Adopt and execute the IMA as presented, subject to legal review and providing any changes made are de minimis in nature. In the event substantial changes are made, the IMA will be returned to the Select Board ‘for further review and discission
Adopt and execute the IMA as presented, subject to legal review and providing any changes made are de minimis in nature. In the event substantial changes are made, the IMA will be returned to the Select Board ‘for further review and discission
The roll call does not list Mark Leonard.
From the minutes
“Select Person Hallahan made a motion to adopt and execute the IMA as presented, subject to legal review and providing any changes made are de minimis in nature. In the event substantial changes are made, the IMA will be returned to the Select Board ‘for further review and discission Vote: Green-Beach - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye, Alley - Aye (4 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to approve extended alcohol service hour.” (Motion: Hallahan, second: Green-Beach)
Approve extended alcohol services hours for specific days listed in the information packet in 2026
Approve extended alcohol services hours for specific days listed in the information packet in 2026
The roll call does not list Mark Leonard.
From the minutes
“Select Person Hallahan made a motion to approve extended alcohol services hours for specific days listed in the information packet in 2026 Vote: Green-Beach - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye, Alley - Aye (4 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to approve Annual Alcohol Licenses, CV &.” (Motion: Hallahan, second: Green-Beach)
Approve the annual alcohol licenses, CV and Entertainment licenses as printed on the agenda
Approve the annual alcohol licenses, CV and Entertainment licenses as printed on the agenda
The roll call does not list Mark Leonard.
From the minutes
“Select Person Green-Beach made a motion to approve the annual alcohol licenses, CV and Entertainment licenses as printed on the agenda Vote: Green-Beach - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye, Alley - Aye (4 - Aye) Acceptance of Donations: none Correspondence e Xfinity Comcast price .” (Motion: Green-Beach, second: Hallahan)
Adjourn
Adjourn
The roll call does not list Mark Leonard.
From the minutes
“Select Person Hallahan made a motion to adjourn Vote: Green-Beach - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye, Alley - Aye (4 - Aye) espectfully Submitted ( » ‘Alley - Executive Assistant Documents Atta.” (Motion: Hallahan, 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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