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September 22, 2026
21 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Dion Alley, William Cleary, Sean DeBettencourt, Emma Green-Beach, Mark Leonard
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Appoint Mark Awad, as a Recruit Firefighter, contingent upon compliance with all requirements and conditions of the provisional Firefighter status
Appoint Mark Awad, as a Recruit Firefighter, contingent upon compliance with all requirements and conditions of the provisional Firefighter status
From the minutes
“Select Person DeBettencourt made a motion to appoint Mark Awad, as a Recruit Firefighter, contingent upon compliance with all requirements and conditions of the provisional Firefighter status Roll Call Vote: Leonard - Aye, Cleary - Aye, Alley - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to appoint Emma Mayhew, as a Recruit Fir.” (Motion: DeBettencourt, second: Green-Beach)
Appoint Emma Mayhew, as a Recruit Firefighter, contingent upon compliance with all requirements and conditions of the provisional Firefighter status
Appoint Emma Mayhew, as a Recruit Firefighter, contingent upon compliance with all requirements and conditions of the provisional Firefighter status
From the minutes
“Select Person DeBettencourt made a motion to appoint Emma Mayhew, as a Recruit Firefighter, contingent upon compliance with all requirements and conditions of the provisional Firefighter status Roll Call Vote: Leonard - Aye, Cleary - Aye, Alley - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to appoint Edward Cropper, as a Recruit .” (Motion: DeBettencourt, second: Green-Beach)
Appoint Edward Cropper, as a Recruit Firefighter, contingent upon compliance with all requirements and conditions of the provisional Firefighter status
Appoint Edward Cropper, as a Recruit Firefighter, contingent upon compliance with all requirements and conditions of the provisional Firefighter status
From the minutes
“Select Person DeBettencourt made a motion to appoint Edward Cropper, as a Recruit Firefighter, contingent upon compliance with all requirements and conditions of the provisional Firefighter status Roll Call Vote: Leonard - Aye, Cleary - Aye, Alley - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to appoint Edward Cropper, as a Per Diem.” (Motion: DeBettencourt, second: Green-Beach)
Appoint Edward Cropper, as a Per Diem EMT, contingent upon compliance with all requirements and conditions of the provisional status
Appoint Edward Cropper, as a Per Diem EMT, contingent upon compliance with all requirements and conditions of the provisional status
From the minutes
“Select Person DeBettencourt made a motion to appoint Edward Cropper, as a Per Diem EMT, contingent upon compliance with all requirements and conditions of the provisional status Roll Call Vote: Leonard - Aye, Cleary - Aye, Alley - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye (5 - Aye) 4:46 pm Fire Chief Foster and Senior Captain Maseda departed the meet.” (Motion: DeBettencourt, second: Green-Beach)
Approve the meeting minutes for September 8, 2026
Approve the meeting minutes for September 8, 2026
From the minutes
“Select Person DeBettencourt made a motion to approve the meeting minutes for September 8, 2026 Roll Call Vote: Leonard - Aye, Cleary - Aye, Alley - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to approve payment warrants .” (Motion: DeBettencourt, second: Green-Beach)
Approve the payment warrants as presented in the information packet, and 09.17.2026 27-06 CC $7787.37
Approve the payment warrants as presented in the information packet, and 09.17.2026 27-06 CC $7787.37
From the minutes
“Select Person DeBettencourt made a motion to approve the payment warrants as presented in the information packet, and 09.17.2026 27-06 CC $7787.37 Roll Call Vote: Leonard - Aye, Cleary - Aye, Alley - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye (5 - Aye) Select Person Green-Beach advised the board she had signed 27-06 09.1.” (Motion: DeBettencourt, second: Green-Beach)
Approve the Select Board sending a letter of support for the MVC to send a letter of support 604B RME grant application with the condition on the approval of the Board of Health
Approve the Select Board sending a letter of support for the MVC to send a letter of support 604B RME grant application with the condition on the approval of the Board of Health
From the minutes
“Select Person DeBettencourt made a motion to approve the Select Board sending a letter of support for the MVC to send a letter of support 604B RME grant application with the condition on the approval of the Board of Health Roll Call Vote: Leonard - Aye, Cleary - Aye, Alley - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote of Shellfish Committee recommendations o.” (Motion: DeBettencourt, second: Green-Beach)
Approve the Shellfish Committee recommendations on scallop season opening day, catch limits, and recreational vs commercial fishing areas
Approve the Shellfish Committee recommendations on scallop season opening day, catch limits, and recreational vs commercial fishing areas
From the minutes
“Select Person DeBettencourt made a motion to approve the Shellfish Committee recommendations on scallop season opening day, catch limits, and recreational vs commercial fishing areas Roll Call Vote: Leonard - Aye, Cleary - Aye, Alley - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye (5 - Aye) 5:03 pm Highway Superintendent Combra, Shellfish Constable McElligatt.” (Motion: DeBettencourt, second: Green-Beach)
For TA Brough to draft a letter of warning to MV Elite Transportation dba Bluefish Taxi company for future compliance of Oak Bluffs bylaws and regulations
For TA Brough to draft a letter of warning to MV Elite Transportation dba Bluefish Taxi company for future compliance of Oak Bluffs bylaws and regulations
From the minutes
“Select Person Green-Beach made a motion for TA Brough to draft a letter of warning to MV Elite Transportation dba Bluefish Taxi company for future compliance of Oak Bluffs bylaws and regulations Roll Call Vote: Leonard - Aye, Cleary - Aye, Alley - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye (5 - Aye) The Select Board will review letter prior to it being sent. 5:34 pm P.” (Motion: Green-Beach, second: DeBettencourt)
Move Article | forward for legal review
Move Article | forward for legal review
From the minutes
“Select Person Green-Beach made a motion to move Article | forward for legal review Roll Call Vote: Leonard - Aye, Cleary - Aye, Alley - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye (5 - Aye) TOWN OF OAK BLUFFS OAK BLUFFS SELECT BOARD MEETING MINUTES Oak Bluffs.” (Motion: Green-Beach, second: DeBettencourt)
Move article 2 forward for the appropriate review
Move article 2 forward for the appropriate review
From the minutes
“Select Person DeBettencourt made a motion to move article 2 forward for the appropriate review Roll Call Vote: Leonard - Aye, Cleary - Aye, Alley - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye (5 - Aye) Article # 3 Economic Development Council *Article not moved forward S.” (Motion: DeBettencourt, second: Green-Beach)
Table Article # 3 Economic Development Council bylaw
Table Article # 3 Economic Development Council bylaw
Yes: Alley, DeBettencourt, Green-BeachNo: Cleary, Leonard
From the minutes
“Select Person DeBettencourt made a motion to table Article # 3 Economic Development Council bylaw Roll Call Vote: Leonard - Nay, Cleary - Nay, Alley - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye (3 - Aye, 2 - Nay) Article # 4 Roads and Byways Committee Select Person Leonard.” (Motion: DeBettencourt, second: Green-Beach)
Move article 4 Jorward for the appropriate review
Move article 4 Jorward for the appropriate review
From the minutes
“Select Person DeBettencourt made a motion to move article 4 Jorward for the appropriate review Roll Call Vote: Leonard - Aye, Cleary - Aye, Alley - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye (5 - Aye) 6:06 pm Richard Toole joined the meeting Article # 5 Short Term Renta.” (Motion: DeBettencourt)
Move article 5 Jorward for the appropriate reviews and public outreach
Move article 5 Jorward for the appropriate reviews and public outreach
From the minutes
“Select Person DeBettencourt made a motion to move article 5 Jorward for the appropriate reviews and public outreach Roll Call Vote: Leonard - Aye, Cleary - Aye, Alley - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye (5 - Aye) Article #6 Commercial Events *Article not moved forward Select Person.” (Motion: DeBettencourt, second: Green-Beach)
Move article #6 forward for appropriate reviews with public outreach
Move article #6 forward for appropriate reviews with public outreach
Yes: Cleary, LeonardNo: Alley, DeBettencourt, Green-Beach
From the minutes
“Select Person DeBetlencourt made a motion to move article #6 forward for appropriate reviews with public outreach Roll Call Vote: Leonard - Aye, Cleary - Aye, Alley - Nay, DeBettencourt - Nay, Green-Beach - Nay (2 - Aye, 3 - Nay) Article #7 State of Emergency Chair Alley explained this pro.” (Motion: DeBettencourt, second: Green-Beach)
Move article #7 forward for appropriate reviews
Move article #7 forward for appropriate reviews
From the minutes
“Select Person DeBettencourt made a motion to move article #7 forward for appropriate reviews Roll Call Vote: Leonard - Aye, Cleary - Aye, Alley - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye (5 - Aye) Article # 8 Building Moratorium Chair Alley commented this proposed b.” (Motion: DeBettencourt, second: Green-Beach)
Move article #8 forward for appropriate reviews by building commissioner and EDC
Move article #8 forward for appropriate reviews by building commissioner and EDC
From the minutes
“Select Person DeBettencourt made a motion to move article #8 forward for appropriate reviews by building commissioner and EDC Roll Call Vote: Leonard - Aye, Cleary - Aye, Alley - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye (5 - Aye) Article # 9 Street Performers Executive Assistant Alley explained the.” (Motion: DeBettencourt, second: Green-Beach)
Move article #9 forward for appropriate reviews by EDC
Move article #9 forward for appropriate reviews by EDC
From the minutes
“Select Person Green-Beach made a motion to move article #9 forward for appropriate reviews by EDC Roll Call Vote: Leonard - Aye, Cleary - Aye, Alley - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye (5 - Aye) Article # 10 Sewer Assessment .” (Motion: Green-Beach, second: DeBettencourt)
Table article #10 until after the Wastewater Commission has reviewed, discussed, and voted on this article
Table article #10 until after the Wastewater Commission has reviewed, discussed, and voted on this article
From the minutes
“Select Person DeBettencourt made a motion to table article #10 until after the Wastewater Commission has reviewed, discussed, and voted on this article Roll Call Vote: Leonard - Aye, Cleary - Aye, Alley - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye (5 - Aye) Article # 11 Zoning - Section 11 “structure” Article # 12 Zoning - Se.” (Motion: DeBettencourt, second: Green-Beach)
Move articles 11 to 18 forward for appropriate reviews, public hearings
Move articles 11 to 18 forward for appropriate reviews, public hearings
From the minutes
“Select Person DeBettencourt made a motion to move articles 11 to 18 forward for appropriate reviews, public hearings Roll Call Vote: Leonard - Aye, Cleary - Aye, Alley - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye (5 - Aye) Acceptance of Donations: None Correspondence: None TA Report: Attache.” (Motion: DeBettencourt, second: Green-Beach)
Adjourn the meeting
Adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“Select Person Green-Beach made a motion to adjourn the meeting Roll Call Vote: Leonard - Aye, Cleary - Aye, Alley - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye (5 - Aye) Respectfully Submitted DD. Debra Ye Assistant Documents Attached Sign.” (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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