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May 26, 2026
26 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Dion Alley, Sean DeBettencourt, William Cleary, Emma Green-Beach, Mark Leonard
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the appointment of Jason Weiss as Assistant Harbor Master
Approve the appointment of Jason Weiss as Assistant Harbor Master
From the minutes
“Select Person Leonard made a motion to approve the appointment of Jason Weiss as Assistant Harbor Master Vote: Alley - Aye, Cleary - Aye, Leonard - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to appoint Michael Klimek as a Per Diem .” (Motion: Leonard, second: Green-Beach)
Appoint Michael Klimek as a Per Diem Paramedic, contingent upon compliance with all requirements and conditions of the provisional paramedic status
Appoint Michael Klimek as a Per Diem Paramedic, contingent upon compliance with all requirements and conditions of the provisional paramedic status
From the minutes
“Select Person DeBettencourt made a motion to appoint Michael Klimek as a Per Diem Paramedic, contingent upon compliance with all requirements and conditions of the provisional paramedic status Vote: Alley - Aye, Cleary - Aye, Leonard - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye (5 - Aye) Old / New Business Discussion and possible vote to approve meeting mi.” (Motion: DeBettencourt, second: Green-Beach)
Approve meeting minutes May 12, 2026
Approve meeting minutes May 12, 2026
From the minutes
“Select Person DeBettencourt made a motion to approve meeting minutes May 12, 2026 Vote: Alley - Aye, Cleary - Aye, Leonard - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye (5 - Aye) TOWN OF OAK BLUFFS OAK BLUFFS SELECT BOARD MEETING MINUTES Oak Bluffs.” (Motion: DeBettencourt, second: Green-Beach)
Approve meeting minutes May 16, 2026
Approve meeting minutes May 16, 2026
From the minutes
“Select Person DeBettencourt made a motion to approve meeting minutes May 16, 2026 Vote: Alley - Aye, Cleary - Aye, Leonard - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to approve payment warrants Select Perso.” (Motion: DeBettencourt, second: Green-Beach)
Approve the payment warrants below, 05.28.2026 26-24REF $4,126.87 05.28.2026 26-24EXP $1,171,037.29 05.28.2026 26-24SCH $364,036.01 05.28.2026 26-24STU $44,470.07 05.12.2026 26-23CC $2478.81
Approve the payment warrants below, 05.28.2026 26-24REF $4,126.87 05.28.2026 26-24EXP $1,171,037.29 05.28.2026 26-24SCH $364,036.01 05.28.2026 26-24STU $44,470.07 05.12.2026 26-23CC $2478.81
From the minutes
“Select Person DeBettencourt made a motion to approve the payment warrants below, 05.28.2026 26-24REF $4,126.87 05.28.2026 26-24EXP $1,171,037.29 05.28.2026 26-24SCH $364,036.01 05.28.2026 26-24STU $44,470.07 05.12.2026 26-23CC $2478.81 Vote: Alley - Aye, Cleary - Aye, Leonard - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to approve trail management agreement re.” (Motion: DeBettencourt, second: Green-Beach)
Approve special event application amplified sound permit for Run for Hope Millers Foundation 5km on Saturday September 12, 2026, 8:00 am to 12:00pm
Approve special event application amplified sound permit for Run for Hope Millers Foundation 5km on Saturday September 12, 2026, 8:00 am to 12:00pm
From the minutes
“Select Person DeBettencourt made a motion to approve special event application amplified sound permit for Run for Hope Millers Foundation 5km on Saturday September 12, 2026, 8:00 am to 12:00pm Vote: Alley - Aye, Cleary - Aye, Leonard - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye (5 - Aye) TOWN OF OAK BLUFFS OAK BLUFFS SELECT BOARD MEETING MINUTES Oak Bluffs.” (Motion: DeBettencourt, second: Green-Beach)
Approve a one day beer and wine permit for the Martha's Vineyard Hospital on Friday June 26, 2026, from 4:00 to 6:00pm
Approve a one day beer and wine permit for the Martha's Vineyard Hospital on Friday June 26, 2026, from 4:00 to 6:00pm
From the minutes
“Select Person Green-Beach made a motion to approve a one day beer and wine permit for the Martha's Vineyard Hospital on Friday June 26, 2026, from 4:00 to 6:00pm Vote: Alley - Aye, Cleary - Aye, Leonard - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to approve memorial bench in honor of Lu.” (Motion: Green-Beach, second: DeBettencourt)
Approve the placement of a memorial bench in honor of Luke Gurney on Seaview Avenue conditional upon an agreement between the FOOB and the Town, which is satisfactory to the Town Administrators office
Approve the placement of a memorial bench in honor of Luke Gurney on Seaview Avenue conditional upon an agreement between the FOOB and the Town, which is satisfactory to the Town Administrators office
From the minutes
“Select Person Green-Beach made a motion to approve the placement of a memorial bench in honor of Luke Gurney on Seaview Avenue conditional upon an agreement between the FOOB and the Town, which is satisfactory to the Town Administrators office Vote: Alley - Aye, Cleary - Aye, Leonard - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye (5 - Aye) 3 TOWN OF OAK BLUFFS OAK BLUFFS SELECT BOARD MEETING MINUTES Oak Bluf.” (Motion: Green-Beach, second: Cleary)
Approve amplified sound permit Red Cat Kitchen Pride Brunch on Sunday June 14", 2026, from 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Approve amplified sound permit Red Cat Kitchen Pride Brunch on Sunday June 14", 2026, from 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
From the minutes
“Select Person Green-Beach made a motion to approve amplified sound permit Red Cat Kitchen Pride Brunch on Sunday June 14", 2026, from 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Vote: Alley - Aye, Cleary - Aye, Leonard - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to approve 18 shows for YMCA drive in Ju.” (Motion: Green-Beach, second: DeBettencourt)
Approve 18 shows for YMCA drive in from July 3" to September 5, 2026
Approve 18 shows for YMCA drive in from July 3" to September 5, 2026
From the minutes
“Select Person DeBettencourt made a motion to approve 18 shows for YMCA drive in from July 3" to September 5, 2026 Vote: Alley - Aye, Cleary - Aye, Leonard - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to include Mass Save / Cape Light Compac.” (Motion: DeBettencourt, second: Green-Beach)
Approve the inclusion of Mass Save / Cape Light Compact flyer in June 2026 Oak Bluffs Tax mailings
Approve the inclusion of Mass Save / Cape Light Compact flyer in June 2026 Oak Bluffs Tax mailings
From the minutes
“Select Person DeBettencourt made a motion to approve the inclusion of Mass Save / Cape Light Compact flyer in June 2026 Oak Bluffs Tax mailings Vote: Alley - Aye, Cleary - Aye, Leonard - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye (5 - Aye) Mr. Richard Andre gave the board an update regarding Vineyard Power w.” (Motion: DeBettencourt)
Lo approve a letter of support for a grant application for the Sustainable Materials Recovery Program Waste Reduction to be signed by the Select Board chair
Lo approve a letter of support for a grant application for the Sustainable Materials Recovery Program Waste Reduction to be signed by the Select Board chair
From the minutes
“Select Person DeBettencourt made a motion lo approve a letter of support for a grant application for the Sustainable Materials Recovery Program Waste Reduction to be signed by the Select Board chair Vote: Alley - Aye, Cleary - Aye, Leonard - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye (5 - Aye) TOWN OF OAK BLUFFS OAK BLUFFS SELECT BOARD MEETING MINUTES Oak Bluffs.” (Motion: DeBettencourt, second: Green-Beach)
Approve new business Silent Witness LLC as a Fishing Charter
Approve new business Silent Witness LLC as a Fishing Charter
From the minutes
“Select Person Green-Beach made a motion to approve new business Silent Witness LLC as a Fishing Charter Vote: Alley - Aye, Cleary - Aye, Leonard - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to approve Economic Development Council .” (Motion: Green-Beach, second: DeBettencourt)
Approve Susie Wallo and Amelia Loyot as the members at large for a three year term to the economic development council
Approve Susie Wallo and Amelia Loyot as the members at large for a three year term to the economic development council
From the minutes
“Select Person Leonard made a motion to approve Susie Wallo and Amelia Loyot as the members at large for a three year term to the economic development council Vote: Alley - Aye, Cleary - Aye, Leonard - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye (5 - Aye) .” (Motion: Leonard, second: DeBettencourt)
Appoint Mark Leonard as the Select Board designee for a three year term to the economic development council
Appoint Mark Leonard as the Select Board designee for a three year term to the economic development council
From the minutes
“Select Person Green-Beach made a motion to appoint Mark Leonard as the Select Board designee for a three year term to the economic development council Vote: Alley - Aye, Cleary - Aye, Leonard - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye (5 - Aye) .” (Motion: Green-Beach, second: Alley)
Approve Larkin Stallings as the Oak Bluffs Business (OBA) designee for a three year term to the economic development council
Approve Larkin Stallings as the Oak Bluffs Business (OBA) designee for a three year term to the economic development council
From the minutes
“Select Person Leonard made a motion to approve Larkin Stallings as the Oak Bluffs Business (OBA) designee for a three year term to the economic development council Vote: Alley - Aye, Cleary - Aye, Leonard - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye (5 - Aye) Vote to appoint Select Person Green-Beach to replace Tom Hallahan as .” (Motion: Leonard, second: DeBettencourt)
Appoint Select Board Green-Beach as board representative to the Harbor Advisory Committee
Appoint Select Board Green-Beach as board representative to the Harbor Advisory Committee
From the minutes
“Select Person DeBettencourt made a motion to appoint Select Board Green-Beach as board representative to the Harbor Advisory Committee Vote: Alley - Aye, Cleary - Aye, Leonard - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to approve film permit application Wedne.” (Motion: DeBettencourt, second: Leonard)
Film permit application for Wednesday May 27" and Thursday May 28" from 10:00am until 8:00pm and Friday May 29, 2026, from 10:00 am until 5:00 pm for The Real Housewives of New York
Film permit application for Wednesday May 27" and Thursday May 28" from 10:00am until 8:00pm and Friday May 29, 2026, from 10:00 am until 5:00 pm for The Real Housewives of New York
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 Leonard made a motion to film permit application for Wednesday May 27" and Thursday May 28" from 10:00am until 8:00pm and Friday May 29, 2026, from 10:00 am until 5:00 pm for The Real Housewives of New York Vote: Alley - Aye, Cleary - Aye, Leonard - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, DeBettencourt - Nay (4 - Aye, | - Nay) Discussion and possible vote to send a letter of support for.” (Motion: Leonard, second: Green-Beach)
Approve the letter of support for the MV Commission's grant proposal to SNEP/SWIG to support the PRB at the Sailing Camp
Approve the letter of support for the MV Commission's grant proposal to SNEP/SWIG to support the PRB at the Sailing Camp
From the minutes
“Select Person DeBeltencourt made a motion to approve the letter of support for the MV Commission's grant proposal to SNEP/SWIG to support the PRB at the Sailing Camp Vote: Alley - Aye, Cleary - Aye, Leonard - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to approve the installation of climate c.” (Motion: DeBettencourt, second: Leonard)
Approve the installation of climate change sensors in the Oak Bluffs Harbor
Approve the installation of climate change sensors in the Oak Bluffs Harbor
From the minutes
“Select Person DeBettencourt made a motion to approve the installation of climate change sensors in the Oak Bluffs Harbor Vote: Alley - Aye, Cleary - Aye, Leonard - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye (5 - Aye) TOWN OF OAK BLUFFS OAK BLUFFS SELECT BOARD MEETING MINUTES Oak Bluffs.” (Motion: DeBettencourt, second: Green-Beach)
Submit a letter of support for the Oak Bluffs and Tisbury SEC grant application for Lagoon Pond Dredging Feasibility Study
Submit a letter of support for the Oak Bluffs and Tisbury SEC grant application for Lagoon Pond Dredging Feasibility Study
From the minutes
“Select Person Green-Beach made a motion to submit a letter of support for the Oak Bluffs and Tisbury SEC grant application for Lagoon Pond Dredging Feasibility Study Vote: Alley - Aye, Cleary - Aye, Leonard - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to create an ad hoc (short term rental) .” (Motion: Green-Beach, second: DeBettencourt)
Create an ad hoc short term rental working group that will consist of a Select Board member, Building commissioner, ZBA member, FINCOM member, Planning Board member, Town Administrator and three at large members / community members (nine member board)
Create an ad hoc short term rental working group that will consist of a Select Board member, Building commissioner, ZBA member, FINCOM member, Planning Board member, Town Administrator and three at large members / community members (nine member board)
From the minutes
“Select Person Green-Beach made a motion to create an ad hoc short term rental working group that will consist of a Select Board member, Building commissioner, ZBA member, FINCOM member, Planning Board member, Town Administrator and three at large members / community members (nine member board) Vote: Alley - Aye, Cleary - Aye, Leonard - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to approve a special waiver on the downt.” (Motion: Green-Beach, second: DeBettencourt)
Approve a special waiver on the downtown work moratorium for 14 Narragansett Avenue with the provision it is ending no later than Friday June 26" following the work plan and guidelines provided
Approve a special waiver on the downtown work moratorium for 14 Narragansett Avenue with the provision it is ending no later than Friday June 26" following the work plan and guidelines provided
From the minutes
“Select Person DeBettencourt made a motion to approve a special waiver on the downtown work moratorium for 14 Narragansett Avenue with the provision it is ending no later than Friday June 26" following the work plan and guidelines provided Vote: Alley - Aye, Cleary - Aye, Leonard - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye (5 - Aye) Acceptance of Donations Discussion and possible vote to accept $551.2.” (Motion: DeBettencourt, second: Green-Beach)
Approve $551.25 from the Sunday AA to the Oak Bluffs Council on Aging
Approve $551.25 from the Sunday AA to the Oak Bluffs Council on Aging
From the minutes
“Select Person Leonard made a motion to approve $551.25 from the Sunday AA to the Oak Bluffs Council on Aging Vote: Alley - Aye, Cleary - Aye, Leonard - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to accept topsoil, fertilizer, and Parks.” (Motion: Leonard, second: Green-Beach)
Approve accept topsoil, fertilizer, and grass seed to the value of $3,000. for the East Chop Lighthouse and labor to be provided by the town
Approve accept topsoil, fertilizer, and grass seed to the value of $3,000. for the East Chop Lighthouse and labor to be provided by the town
From the minutes
“Select Person DeBettencourt made a motion to approve accept topsoil, fertilizer, and grass seed to the value of $3,000. for the East Chop Lighthouse and labor to be provided by the town Vote: Alley - Aye, Cleary - Aye, Leonard - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye (5 - Aye) Correspondence: Chair Alley mentioned the Attorney Generals response .” (Motion: DeBettencourt, second: Green-Beach)
Adjourn the meeting
Adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“Select Person DeBettencourt made a motion to adjourn the meeting Vote: Alley - Aye, Cleary - Aye, Leonard - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye (5 - Aye) Respectfully Submitted d Alley \ Executive Assistant Documents Attach.” (Motion: DeBettencourt, second: Green-Beach)
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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