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March 7, 2026
29 recorded votes, 8 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Your Oak Bluffs ballot: 13 quizzes, about a minute each.
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Present: Dion Alley, Sean DeBettencourt, Emma Green-Beach, Tom Hallahan, Mark Leonard
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve Article 3 as printed in Draft 4 of the Town Meeting warrant booklet
Approve Article 3 as printed in Draft 4 of the Town Meeting warrant booklet
From the minutes
“Select Person Hallahan made a motion to approve Article 3 as printed in Draft 4 of the Town Meeting warrant booklet Roll Call Vote: Hallahan - Aye, Leonard - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Alley - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye (5 - Aye) Article 7 $ 200,000 replenish OB Housing Trust TA Potter reconfirmed .” (Motion: Hallahan, second: Green-Beach)
Approve Article 21 as printed in Draft 4 of the Town Meeting warrant booklet
Approve Article 21 as printed in Draft 4 of the Town Meeting warrant booklet
From the minutes
“Select Person Hallahan made a motion to approve Article 21 as printed in Draft 4 of the Town Meeting warrant booklet Roll Call Vote: Hallahan - Aye, Leonard - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Alley - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye (5 - Aye) Article 22 $15,000. Cemetery transfer for Oak Grove expansion .” (Motion: Hallahan, second: Green-Beach)
Approve Article 22 as printed in Draft 4 of the Town Meeting warrant booklet
Approve Article 22 as printed in Draft 4 of the Town Meeting warrant booklet
From the minutes
“Select Person Hallahan made a motion to approve Article 22 as printed in Draft 4 of the Town Meeting warrant booklet Roll Call Vote: Hallahan - Aye, Leonard - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Alley - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye (5 - Aye) Article 23 $50,000, Highway / Building Unanticipated costs TOWN OF OA.” (Motion: Hallahan, second: Green-Beach)
Approve Article 23 as printed in Draft 4 of the Town Meeting warrant booklet
Approve Article 23 as printed in Draft 4 of the Town Meeting warrant booklet
From the minutes
“Select Person Hallahan made a motion to approve Article 23 as printed in Draft 4 of the Town Meeting warrant booklet Roll Call Vote: Hallahan - Aye, Leonard - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Alley - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye (5 - Aye) Article # 24 $175,000. Wastewater unanticipated equipment replacement.” (Motion: Hallahan, second: Green-Beach)
Approve Article 24 as printed in Draft 4 of the Town Meeting warrant booklet
Approve Article 24 as printed in Draft 4 of the Town Meeting warrant booklet
From the minutes
“Select Person Hallahan made a motion to approve Article 24 as printed in Draft 4 of the Town Meeting warrant booklet Roll Call Vote: Hallahan - Aye, Leonard - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Alley - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye (5 - Aye) ANNUAL TOWN MEETING WARRANT Article 6 CPA Reserve Funds #13 OB Shellf.” (Motion: Hallahan, second: Green-Beach)
Approve Article 13 as printed in Draft 4 of the Town Meeting warrant booklet
Approve Article 13 as printed in Draft 4 of the Town Meeting warrant booklet
Yes: Alley, DeBettencourt, Hallahan, Leonard
From the minutes
“Select Person Hallahan made a motion to approve Article 13 as printed in Draft 4 of the Town Meeting warrant booklet Roll Call Vote: Hallahan - Aye, Leonard - Aye, Green-Beach - Abstain, Alley - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye (4 - Aye, 1 - Abstain) Article 10 Tree Warden to appointed .” (Motion: Hallahan, second: DeBettencourt)
Approve Article 10 as printed in Draft 4 of the Town Meeting warrant booklet
Approve Article 10 as printed in Draft 4 of the Town Meeting warrant booklet
Yes: Alley, DeBettencourt, Green-Beach, Hallahan
From the minutes
“Select Person Hallahan made a motion to approve Article 10 as printed in Draft 4 of the Town Meeting warrant booklet Roll Call Vote: Hallahan - Aye, Leonard - Abstain, Green-Beach - Aye, Alley - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye (4 - Aye, 1 - Abstain) Article 11 Town Clerk to appointed TA Potter advised the.” (Motion: Hallahan, second: Green-Beach)
Approve Article 11 as printed in Draft 4 of the Town Meeting warrant booklet
Approve Article 11 as printed in Draft 4 of the Town Meeting warrant booklet
Yes: Alley, DeBettencourt, Green-Beach, HallahanNo: Leonard
From the minutes
“Select Person Hallahan made a motion to approve Article 11 as printed in Draft 4 of the Town Meeting warrant booklet Roll Call Vote: Hallahan - Aye, Leonard - Nay, Green-Beach - Aye, Alley - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye (4 - Aye, 1- Nay) Mr. Ryan Ruley commented that he feels there needs to be a ve.” (Motion: Hallahan, second: Green-Beach)
Approve Article 20 as printed in Draft 4 of the Town Meeting warrant booklet
Approve Article 20 as printed in Draft 4 of the Town Meeting warrant booklet
From the minutes
“Select Person Hallahan made a motion to approve Article 20 as printed in Draft 4 of the Town Meeting warrant booklet Roll Call Vote: Hallahan - Aye, Leonard - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Alley - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye (5 - Aye) Article 28 $50,000 fund unanticipated wastewater equipment - removed .” (Motion: Hallahan, second: Green-Beach)
Approve Article 49 as printed in Draft 4 of the Town Meeting warrant booklet
Approve Article 49 as printed in Draft 4 of the Town Meeting warrant booklet
From the minutes
“Select Person Hallahan made a motion to approve Article 49 as printed in Draft 4 of the Town Meeting warrant booklet Roll Call Vote: Hallahan - Aye, Leonard - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Alley - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye (5 - Aye) Borrowing Article 50 $825,000. Sewer Extension Lagoon Pond Watershed .” (Motion: Hallahan, second: Green-Beach)
Approve Article 50 as printed in Draft 4 of the Town Meeting warrant booklet
Approve Article 50 as printed in Draft 4 of the Town Meeting warrant booklet
From the minutes
“Select Person Hallahan made a motion to approve Article 50 as printed in Draft 4 of the Town Meeting warrant booklet Roll Call Vote: Hallahan - Aye, Leonard - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Alley - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye (5 - Aye) Borrowing Article 51 $5,000,000 purchase or take by eminent domain 1 .” (Motion: Hallahan, second: Green-Beach)
Approve Article 51 as printed in Draft 4 of the Town Meeting warrant booklet
Approve Article 51 as printed in Draft 4 of the Town Meeting warrant booklet
From the minutes
“Select Person Hallahan made a motion to approve Article 51 as printed in Draft 4 of the Town Meeting warrant booklet Roll Call Vote: Hallahan - Aye, Leonard - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Alley - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye (5 - Aye) ANNUAL TOWN MEETING WARRANT - General By-Law Articles Article 52 Fina.” (Motion: Hallahan, second: Green-Beach)
Approve Article 52 as printed in Draft 4 of the Town Meeting warrant booklet
Approve Article 52 as printed in Draft 4 of the Town Meeting warrant booklet
From the minutes
“Select Person Hallahan made a motion to approve Article 52 as printed in Draft 4 of the Town Meeting warrant booklet Roll Call Vote: Hallahan - Aye, Leonard - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Alley - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye (5 - Aye) Article 53 Limitation of Large Events in Residential Neighborhoods .” (Motion: Hallahan, second: Green-Beach)
Approve Article 53 as amended to include the above language
Approve Article 53 as amended to include the above language
The minutes list each member’s vote but the tally in brackets (4 Aye) does not match, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Select Person Hallahan made a motion to approve Article 53 as amended to include the above language. Roll Call Vote: Hallahan - Aye, Leonard - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Alley - Aye, DeBettencourt - Nay (4 - Aye, I- Nay) Article 54 Town Beautification Bylaw .” (Motion: Hallahan)
Approve Article 54 as printed in Drafi 4 of the Town Meeting warrant booklet
Approve Article 54 as printed in Drafi 4 of the Town Meeting warrant booklet
From the minutes
“Select Person Hallahan made a motion to approve Article 54 as printed in Drafi 4 of the Town Meeting warrant booklet Roll Call Vote: Hallahan - Aye, Leonard - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Alley - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye (5 - Aye) ANNUAL TOWN MEETING WARRANT - Planning Board By-Law Articles Article .” (Motion: Hallahan, second: Green-Beach)
Approve Article 55 as printed in Draft 4 of the Town Meeting warrant booklet
Approve Article 55 as printed in Draft 4 of the Town Meeting warrant booklet
From the minutes
“Select Person Hallahan made a motion to approve Article 55 as printed in Draft 4 of the Town Meeting warrant booklet Roll Call Vote: Hallahan - Aye, Leonard - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Alley - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye (5 - Aye) Article 56 Zoning - Amend Section 5.4 .” (Motion: Hallahan, second: Green-Beach)
Approve Article 56 as printed in Draft 4 of the Town Meeting warrant booklet
Approve Article 56 as printed in Draft 4 of the Town Meeting warrant booklet
From the minutes
“Select Person Hallahan made a motion to approve Article 56 as printed in Draft 4 of the Town Meeting warrant booklet Roll Call Vote: Hallahan - Aye, Leonard - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Alley - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye (5 - Aye) Article 57 Zoning - Amend Section 5.4.5 .” (Motion: Hallahan, second: Green-Beach)
Approve Article 57 as printed in Draft 4 of the Town Meeting warrant booklet
Approve Article 57 as printed in Draft 4 of the Town Meeting warrant booklet
From the minutes
“Select Person Hallahan made a motion to approve Article 57 as printed in Draft 4 of the Town Meeting warrant booklet Roll Call Vote: Hallahan - Aye, Leonard - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Alley - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye (5 - Aye) Article 58 Zoning - Amend Section 10.4 .” (Motion: Hallahan, second: Green-Beach)
Approve Article 58 as printed in Draft 4 of the Town Meeting warrant booklet
Approve Article 58 as printed in Draft 4 of the Town Meeting warrant booklet
From the minutes
“Select Person Hallahan made a motion to approve Article 58 as printed in Draft 4 of the Town Meeting warrant booklet Roll Call Vote: Hallahan - Aye, Leonard - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Alley - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye (5 - Aye) Article 59 Zoning - Amend Section 3.2 .” (Motion: Hallahan, second: Green-Beach)
Approve Article 59 as printed in Draft 4 of the Town Meeting warrant booklet
Approve Article 59 as printed in Draft 4 of the Town Meeting warrant booklet
From the minutes
“Select Person Hallahan made a motion to approve Article 59 as printed in Draft 4 of the Town Meeting warrant booklet Roll Call Vote: Hallahan - Aye, Leonard - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Alley - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye (5 - Aye) Article 60 Zoning - Amend Section Appendix A .” (Motion: Hallahan, second: Green-Beach)
Approve Article 60 as printed in Draft 4 of the Town Meeting warrant booklet
Approve Article 60 as printed in Draft 4 of the Town Meeting warrant booklet
From the minutes
“Select Person Hallahan made a motion to approve Article 60 as printed in Draft 4 of the Town Meeting warrant booklet Roll Call Vote: Hallahan - Aye, Leonard - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Alley - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye (5 - Aye) Article 61 Zoning Amend Section Appendix Short Term Rental .” (Motion: Hallahan, second: Green-Beach)
Approve Article 61 as printed in Draft 4 of the Town Meeting warrant booklet
Approve Article 61 as printed in Draft 4 of the Town Meeting warrant booklet
From the minutes
“Select Person Hallahan made a motion to approve Article 61 as printed in Draft 4 of the Town Meeting warrant booklet Roll Call Vote: Hallahan - Aye, Leonard - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Alley - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye (5 - Aye) 7 TOWN OF OAK BLUFFS OAK BLUFFS SELECT SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES Oak Bl.” (Motion: Hallahan, second: Green-Beach)
Approve Article 62 as printed in Draft 4 of the Town Meeting warrant booklet
Approve Article 62 as printed in Draft 4 of the Town Meeting warrant booklet
From the minutes
“Select Person Hallahan made a motion to approve Article 62 as printed in Draft 4 of the Town Meeting warrant booklet Roll Call Vote: Hallahan - Aye, Leonard - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Alley - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye (5 - Aye) Ballot questions: The Town Administrator needs to have the ballot que.” (Motion: Hallahan, second: Green-Beach)
Appoint Mr. Petkus as the Oak Bluffs Building Commissioner and Zoning Official subject to the successful negation with the Town Administration
Appoint Mr. Petkus as the Oak Bluffs Building Commissioner and Zoning Official subject to the successful negation with the Town Administration
The roll call does not list Emma Green-Beach.
From the minutes
“Select Person DeBettencourt made a motion to appoint Mr. Petkus as the Oak Bluffs Building Commissioner and Zoning Official subject to the successful negation with the Town Administration Roll Call Vote: Hallahan - Aye, Leonard - Aye, Alley - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye (4- Aye) Ballot questions Continued: The Town Administrator needs to have the b.” (Motion: DeBettencourt, second: Hallahan)
Approve article | as printed in Draft 4 of the Town Meeting warrant booklet
Approve article | as printed in Draft 4 of the Town Meeting warrant booklet
The roll call does not list Emma Green-Beach.
From the minutes
“Select Person Hallahan made a motion to approve article | as printed in Draft 4 of the Town Meeting warrant booklet Roll Call Vote: Hallahan - Aye, Leonard - Aye, Alley - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye (4- Aye) .” (Motion: Hallahan, second: DeBettencourt)
Approve the ballot questions on page 27 as printed in Draft 4 of the Town Meeting warrant booklet
Approve the ballot questions on page 27 as printed in Draft 4 of the Town Meeting warrant booklet
The roll call does not list Emma Green-Beach.
From the minutes
“Select Person Hallahan made a motion to approve the ballot questions on page 27 as printed in Draft 4 of the Town Meeting warrant booklet Roll Call Vote: Hallahan - Aye, Leonard - Aye, Alley - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye (4- Aye) TA Potter advised the board she will forward the ballot questions to t.” (Motion: Hallahan, second: Green-Beach)
Approve meeting minutes February 27, 2026
Approve meeting minutes February 27, 2026
The roll call does not list Emma Green-Beach, Tom Hallahan.
From the minutes
“Select Person DeBettencourt made a motion to approve meeting minutes February 27, 2026 Roll Call Vote: Leonard - Aye, Alley - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye (3 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to approve payment warrants .” (Motion: DeBettencourt, second: Leonard)
Approve the below listed payment warrants 10 TOWN OF OAK BLUFFS OAK BLUFFS SELECT SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES Oak Bluffs Town Hall - 56 School Street Meeting Hall - Lower Level Saturday March 7, at 8:00 am - hybrid 03.05.2026 26-18REF $1,394.80 03.05.2026 26-18EXP $597,228.38 03.05.2026 26-18WIR $65,409
Approve the below listed payment warrants 10 TOWN OF OAK BLUFFS OAK BLUFFS SELECT SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES Oak Bluffs Town Hall - 56 School Street Meeting Hall - Lower Level Saturday March 7, at 8:00 am - hybrid 03.05.2026 26-18REF $1,394.80 03.05.2026 26-18EXP $597,228.38 03.05.2026 26-18WIR $65,409.38 02.27.2026 26-17CC $17,205.41
The roll call does not list Emma Green-Beach, Tom Hallahan.
From the minutes
“Select Person DeBettencourt made a motion to approve the below listed payment warrants 10 TOWN OF OAK BLUFFS OAK BLUFFS SELECT SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES Oak Bluffs Town Hall - 56 School Street Meeting Hall - Lower Level Saturday March 7, at 8:00 am - hybrid 03.05.2026 26-18REF $1,394.80 03.05.2026 26-18EXP $597,228.38 03.05.2026 26-18WIR $65,409.38 02.27.2026 26-17CC $17,205.41 Roll Call Vote: Leonard - Aye, Alley - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye (3 - Aye) Select Person DeBettencourt advised the board he has signed and appro.” (Motion: DeBettencourt)
Adjourn
Adjourn
The roll call does not list Emma Green-Beach, Tom Hallahan.
From the minutes
“Select Person Leonard made a motion to adjourn Roll Call Vote: Leonard - Aye, Alley - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye (3 - Aye) Respectfully Submitted an Debra Alley - Executive Assistant Documents.” (Motion: Leonard, 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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