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June 23, 2026
27 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
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Present: Dion Alley, Sean DeBettencourt, Emma Green-Beach, William Cleary, Mark Leonard
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Enter executive session as written below
Enter executive session as written below
The roll call does not list Sean DeBettencourt, Emma Green-Beach.
From the minutes
“Select Person Leonard made a motion to enter executive session as written below Roll Call Vote: Cleary - Aye, Leonard - Aye, Alley - Aye (3 - Aye) 1.In accordance with M.G.L c. 30A, s. 21(a)(6) to consider the purcha.” (Motion: Leonard, second: Cleary)
Enter executive session as written below
The roll call does not list Sean DeBettencourt, Emma Green-Beach.
From the minutes
“Select Person Leonard made a motion to enter executive session as written below Roll Call Vote: Cleary - Aye, Leonard - Aye, Alley - Aye (3 - Aye) 2. In accordance with M.G.L. c. 30A, s. 21(a)(2) to conduct strategy .” (Motion: Leonard, second: Cleary)
Open the public hearing
Open the public hearing
From the minutes
“Select Person DeBettencourt made a motion to open the public hearing Roll Call Vote: Green-Beach - Aye, Cleary - Aye, Leonard - Aye, Alley - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye (5 - Aye) Ms. Jackson explained this petition to the board; it is for the insta.” (Motion: DeBettencourt, second: Leonard)
Close the public hearing
Close the public hearing
From the minutes
“Select Person DeBettencourt made a motion to close the public hearing Roll Call Vote: Green-Beach - Aye, Cleary - Aye, Leonard - Aye, Alley - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to approve Eversource petition 26010463 .” (Motion: DeBettencourt, second: Leonard)
Approve Eversource petition 26010463 for the installation of one (1) new JO Pole 89/5 on Warwick Avenue
Approve Eversource petition 26010463 for the installation of one (1) new JO Pole 89/5 on Warwick Avenue
From the minutes
“Select Person DeBettencourt made a motion to approve Eversource petition 26010463 for the installation of one (1) new JO Pole 89/5 on Warwick Avenue Roll Call Vote: Green-Beach - Aye, Cleary - Aye, Leonard - Aye, Alley - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye (5 - Aye) Public Announcements: None Preapproved Events e Della Hardman Day in .” (Motion: DeBettencourt, second: Leonard)
Ratify the renewal of contract for the Oak Bluffs Superior Officer Local #268
Ratify the renewal of contract for the Oak Bluffs Superior Officer Local #268
From the minutes
“Select Person Leonard made a motion to ratify the renewal of contract for the Oak Bluffs Superior Officer Local #268 Roll Call Vote: Green-Beach - Aye, Cleary - Aye, Leonard - Aye, Alley - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye (5 - Aye) Appointments Discussion and possible vote to appoint Judith O' Donogh.” (Motion: Leonard, second: DeBettencourt)
Appoint Judith O'Donoghue to the Board of registrar for a two-year term, expiring June 30, 2028
Appoint Judith O'Donoghue to the Board of registrar for a two-year term, expiring June 30, 2028
From the minutes
“Select Person DeBettencourt made a motion to appoint Judith O'Donoghue to the Board of registrar for a two-year term, expiring June 30, 2028 Roll Call Vote: Green-Beach - Aye, Cleary - Aye, Leonard - Aye, Alley - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to appoint Jennifer Royal to the Board o.” (Motion: DeBettencourt, second: Leonard)
Appoint Jennifer Royal to the Board of Registrars for a three-year term, expiring June 30, 2029
Appoint Jennifer Royal to the Board of Registrars for a three-year term, expiring June 30, 2029
From the minutes
“Select Person DeBettencourt made a motion to appoint Jennifer Royal to the Board of Registrars for a three-year term, expiring June 30, 2029 Roll Call Vote: Green-Beach - Aye, Cleary - Aye, Leonard - Aye, Alley - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to appoint Ryan Bottary a EMT, contingen.” (Motion: DeBettencourt, second: Leonard)
Appoint Ryan Bottary as an EMT, contingent upon compliance with all requirements and conditions of the provisional EMT status
Appoint Ryan Bottary as an EMT, contingent upon compliance with all requirements and conditions of the provisional EMT status
From the minutes
“Select Person DeBettencourt made a motion to appoint Ryan Bottary as an EMT, contingent upon compliance with all requirements and conditions of the provisional EMT status Roll Call Vote: Green-Beach - Aye, Cleary - Aye, Leonard - Aye, Alley - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye (5 - Aye) Old / New Business Discussion and possible vote to approve meeting mi.” (Motion: DeBettencourt, second: Leonard)
Approve meeting minutes June 16, 2026
Approve meeting minutes June 16, 2026
From the minutes
“Select Person DeBettencourt made a motion to approve meeting minutes June 16, 2026 Roll Call Vote: Green-Beach - Aye, Cleary - Aye, Leonard - Aye, Alley - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to approve payment warrants .” (Motion: DeBettencourt, second: Leonard)
Approve payment warrants as listed 06/25/2026 26-26EXP $1,497,285.30 06/25/2026 26-26SCH $86,951.00 06/25/2026 26-26WIR $125,507.15 06/25/2026 26-26STU $6,703.87 06/25/2026 26-26CC $3,461.93
Approve payment warrants as listed 06/25/2026 26-26EXP $1,497,285.30 06/25/2026 26-26SCH $86,951.00 06/25/2026 26-26WIR $125,507.15 06/25/2026 26-26STU $6,703.87 06/25/2026 26-26CC $3,461.93
From the minutes
“Select Person DeBettencourt made a motion to approve payment warrants as listed 06/25/2026 26-26EXP $1,497,285.30 06/25/2026 26-26SCH $86,951.00 06/25/2026 26-26WIR $125,507.15 06/25/2026 26-26STU $6,703.87 06/25/2026 26-26CC $3,461.93 Roll Call Vote: Green-Beach - Aye, Cleary - Aye, Leonard - Aye, Alley - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye (5 - Aye) Select Person DeBettencourt advised the board he had signed and appro.” (Motion: DeBettencourt, second: Leonard)
Approve FY26 Close of Year transfer 1-1 Police Department $185,000
Approve FY26 Close of Year transfer 1-1 Police Department $185,000
From the minutes
“Select Person DeBettencourt made a motion to approve FY26 Close of Year transfer 1-1 Police Department $185,000. Roll Call Vote: Green-Beach - Aye, Cleary - Aye, Leonard - Aye, Alley - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye (5 - Aye) .” (Motion: DeBettencourt, second: Leonard)
Approve FY26 Close of Year transfer 1-2 Highway Department $58,000
Approve FY26 Close of Year transfer 1-2 Highway Department $58,000
From the minutes
“Select Person DeBettencourt made a motion to approve FY26 Close of Year transfer 1-2 Highway Department $58,000. Roll Call Vote: Green-Beach - Aye, Cleary - Aye, Leonard - Aye, Alley - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye (5 - Aye) .” (Motion: DeBettencourt, second: Leonard)
Approve FY26 Close of Year transfer 1-3 Fire - EMS Department $43,000
Approve FY26 Close of Year transfer 1-3 Fire - EMS Department $43,000
From the minutes
“Select Person DeBettencourt made a motion to approve FY26 Close of Year transfer 1-3 Fire - EMS Department $43,000. Roll Call Vote: Green-Beach - Aye, Cleary - Aye, Leonard - Aye, Alley - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye (5 - Aye) .” (Motion: DeBettencourt, second: Leonard)
Approve FY26 Close of Year transfer 1-4 WWTF $10,000
Approve FY26 Close of Year transfer 1-4 WWTF $10,000
From the minutes
“Select Person DeBettencourt made a motion to approve FY26 Close of Year transfer 1-4 WWTF $10,000. Roll Call Vote: Green-Beach - Aye, Cleary - Aye, Leonard - Aye, Alley - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye (5 - Aye) .” (Motion: DeBettencourt, second: Leonard)
Approve FY26 Close of Year transfer 1-5 Legal Expenses $60,000
Approve FY26 Close of Year transfer 1-5 Legal Expenses $60,000
From the minutes
“Select Person DeBettencourt made a motion to approve FY26 Close of Year transfer 1-5 Legal Expenses $60,000. Roll Call Vote: Green-Beach - Aye, Cleary - Aye, Leonard - Aye, Alley - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye (5 - Aye) .” (Motion: DeBettencourt, second: Leonard)
Approve FY26 Close of Year transfer 1-6 Building Maintenance $80,000
Approve FY26 Close of Year transfer 1-6 Building Maintenance $80,000
From the minutes
“Select Person DeBetlencourt made a motion to approve FY26 Close of Year transfer 1-6 Building Maintenance $80,000. Roll Call Vote: Green-Beach - Aye, Cleary - Aye, Leonard - Aye, Alley - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye (5 - Aye) .” (Motion: DeBettencourt, second: Leonard)
Approve FY26 Close of Year transfer 1-7 Snow and Ice Removal $217,000
Approve FY26 Close of Year transfer 1-7 Snow and Ice Removal $217,000
From the minutes
“Select Person DeBettencourt made a motion to approve FY26 Close of Year transfer 1-7 Snow and Ice Removal $217,000. Roll Call Vote: Green-Beach - Aye, Cleary - Aye, Leonard - Aye, Alley - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye (5 - Aye) .” (Motion: DeBettencourt, second: Leonard)
Approve FY26 Close of Year transfer from any available funds on July 15 for Snow and Ice removal
Approve FY26 Close of Year transfer from any available funds on July 15 for Snow and Ice removal
From the minutes
“Select Person DeBettencourt made a motion to approve FY26 Close of Year transfer from any available funds on July 15 for Snow and Ice removal Roll Call Vote: Green-Beach - Aye, Cleary - Aye, Leonard - Aye, Alley - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to approve change of dba on annual all a.” (Motion: DeBettencourt, second: Leonard)
Approve change of dba on annual all alcohol license Inkwell Beach House to Inkwell Beach Club
Approve change of dba on annual all alcohol license Inkwell Beach House to Inkwell Beach Club
From the minutes
“Select Person DeBettencourt made a motion to approve change of dba on annual all alcohol license Inkwell Beach House to Inkwell Beach Club Roll Call Vote: Green-Beach - Aye, Cleary - Aye, Leonard - Aye, Alley - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to approve one day all alcohol license p.” (Motion: DeBettencourt, second: Leonard)
Approve one day all alcohol license permit Boston College Alumni Association at Mariposa Museum 57 Circuit Avenue on Saturday August 8, 2026, 5:00pm to 8:00pm
Approve one day all alcohol license permit Boston College Alumni Association at Mariposa Museum 57 Circuit Avenue on Saturday August 8, 2026, 5:00pm to 8:00pm
From the minutes
“Select Person DeBettencourt made a motion to approve one day all alcohol license permit Boston College Alumni Association at Mariposa Museum 57 Circuit Avenue on Saturday August 8, 2026, 5:00pm to 8:00pm Roll Call Vote: Green-Beach - Aye, Cleary - Aye, Leonard - Aye, Alley - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye (5 - Aye) Presentation, discussion, and possible vote regarding PILOT policy - .” (Motion: DeBettencourt, second: Leonard)
Approve -the display of 250 birthday American 3 x 5 flag on the fence at the Niantic Park courts from June 29" to July 6, 2026
Approve -the display of 250 birthday American 3 x 5 flag on the fence at the Niantic Park courts from June 29" to July 6, 2026
No: Alley, Cleary, DeBettencourt, Green-Beach, Leonard
From the minutes
“Select Person DeBettencourt made a motion to approve -the display of 250 birthday American 3 x 5 flag on the fence at the Niantic Park courts from June 29" to July 6, 2026 Roll Call Vote: Green-Beach - Nay, Cleary - Nay, Leonard - Nay, Alley - Nay, DeBettencourt - Nay (5 - Nay) Discussion and possible vote to approve an intermunicipal agreement w.” (Motion: DeBettencourt, second: Leonard)
Appoint Wendy Brough to the position of Town Administrator pursuant to MGL Chapter 31, section 23A, commencing on July 1, 2026, and ending on June 30, 2029
Appoint Wendy Brough to the position of Town Administrator pursuant to MGL Chapter 31, section 23A, commencing on July 1, 2026, and ending on June 30, 2029
From the minutes
“Select Person DeBettencourt made a motion to appoint Wendy Brough to the position of Town Administrator pursuant to MGL Chapter 31, section 23A, commencing on July 1, 2026, and ending on June 30, 2029 Roll Call Vote: Green-Beach - Aye, Cleary - Aye, Leonard - Aye, Alley - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to execute the employment agreement betw.” (Motion: DeBettencourt, second: Leonard)
Once reviewed by Labor Council Jack Collins to execute the employment agreement between the Town of Oak Bluffs and Wendy Brough for the position of Town Administrator for the period starting July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029
Once reviewed by Labor Council Jack Collins to execute the employment agreement between the Town of Oak Bluffs and Wendy Brough for the position of Town Administrator for the period starting July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029
From the minutes
“Select Person DeBettencourt made a motion once reviewed by Labor Council Jack Collins to execute the employment agreement between the Town of Oak Bluffs and Wendy Brough for the position of Town Administrator for the period starting July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029 Roll Call Vote: Green-Beach - Aye, Cleary - Aye, Leonard - Aye, Alley - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to authorize the Chair to sign, on behal.” (Motion: DeBettencourt, second: Leonard)
Authorize the Chair to sign, on behalf of the Select Board, a regional joint letter to be sent to State Representatives, supporting the role of the Martha's Vineyard Commission as regulatory review agency of 40b applications
Authorize the Chair to sign, on behalf of the Select Board, a regional joint letter to be sent to State Representatives, supporting the role of the Martha's Vineyard Commission as regulatory review agency of 40b applications
From the minutes
“Select Person DeBettencourt made a motion to authorize the Chair to sign, on behalf of the Select Board, a regional joint letter to be sent to State Representatives, supporting the role of the Martha's Vineyard Commission as regulatory review agency of 40b applications Roll Call Vote: Green-Beach - Aye, Cleary - Aye, Leonard - Aye, Alley - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye (5 - Aye) 6:50 pm Town Accountant Carrie Blair and Principal Assessor Dawn Barn.” (Motion: DeBettencourt)
Approve $50.00 from Lorna Andrade to the Oak Bluffs Library
Approve $50.00 from Lorna Andrade to the Oak Bluffs Library
From the minutes
“Select Person DeBettencourt made a motion to approve $50.00 from Lorna Andrade to the Oak Bluffs Library Roll Call Vote: Green-Beach - Aye, Cleary - Aye, Leonard - Aye, Alley - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye (5 -Aye) Correspondence: none TA/ATA Report: attached ATA Brough explained to t.” (Motion: DeBettencourt, second: Leonard)
Adjourn the meeting
Adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“Select Person DeBettencourt made a motion to adjourn the meeting Roll Call Vote: Green-Beach - Aye, Cleary - Aye, Leonard - Aye, Alley - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye (5 -Aye) Respectfully Submitted \ “Debra Alley - Executive Assistant Documents .” (Motion: DeBettencourt, second: Leonard)
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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