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Oak Bluffs Chair
Dion Alley
Elected townwide · 4 terms in this record
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Board years
Your Oak Bluffs ballot: 13 quizzes, about a minute each.
Start my ballot →Record at a glance · 2023–2024 Board
On split votes, Alley voted the same way as…
- Gail Barmakian63% (5 of 8)
- Tom Hallahan50% (4 of 8)
- Jason Balboni43% (3 of 7)
- Emma Green-Beach38% (3 of 8)
How these numbers work
- Counted from the official minutes, for 2023–2024 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Alley as present or absent at the start.
- Only votes the minutes record member by member are counted. Voice votes and votes given only as a count (for example 6-3 with no names) are not.
- Percentages are shown only when there are at least 10 meetings or votes to count.
- A split vote is one where at least one member voted yes and another voted no. “In the minority” means on the side with fewer votes; ties are not counted.
- “Whole board” combines every member’s record for the same term.
These numbers describe the record; they are not a grade. A no vote, an abstention or a minority vote is neither good nor bad. MassVoter never rates officials.
In the news
- Oak Bluffs officials plan pine beetle defenseMartha's Vineyard Times · Oct 16, 2025
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Attendance
At the start of 26 of 32 Select Board meetings in 2023–2024 Board.
Missed
- Mar 12, 2024 · Regular: Absent
- Dec 21, 2023 · Regular: Absent
- Sep 12, 2023 · Regular: Absent
- Aug 8, 2023 · Regular: Absent
- Jul 20, 2023 · Joint: Absent
- Apr 25, 2023 · Regular: Absent
Every meeting (32)
- Mar 26, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Mar 12, 2024 · Regular: Absent
- Mar 5, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Feb 27, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Feb 20, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Feb 6, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Jan 23, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Jan 11, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Jan 9, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Dec 21, 2023 · Regular: Absent
- Dec 12, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Nov 28, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Nov 21, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Nov 14, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Oct 24, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Oct 17, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Oct 10, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Sep 26, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Sep 12, 2023 · Regular: Absent
- Aug 22, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Aug 8, 2023 · Regular: Absent
- Jul 25, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jul 20, 2023 · Joint: Absent
- Jul 11, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jun 27, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jun 13, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jun 6, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jun 1, 2023 · Joint: Present
- May 23, 2023 · Regular: Present
- May 16, 2023 · Regular: Present
- May 9, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Apr 25, 2023 · Regular: Absent
Votes where members disagreed · 2023–2024 Board
Mar 26Reconsider the location of the ceremonial flagpoleMotion: reconsider the location of the ceremonial flagpoleFailed 2–3 · Alley: No
March 26, 2024: Reconsider the location of the ceremonial flagpole
Reconsider the location of the ceremonial flagpole
Voted: No
Yes: Green-Beach, HallahanNo: Alley, Balboni, Barmakian
From the minutes
“Select Person Hallahan made a motion to reconsider the location of the ceremonial flagpole Vote: Hallahan - Aye, Barmakian - Nay, Balboni - Nay, Alley - Nay, Green-Beach - Aye (3 - Nay, 2 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote regarding the location and styl.” (Motion: Hallahan, second: Green-Beach)
Mar 5Remove article 11 from the ATM warrantMotion: remove article 11 from the ATM warrantPassed 3–2 · Alley: No
March 5, 2024: Remove article 11 from the ATM warrant
Remove article 11 from the ATM warrant
Voted: No
Yes: Barmakian, Green-Beach, HallahanNo: Alley, Balboni
From the minutes
“Select Person Barmakian made a motion to remove article 11 from the ATM warrant Vote: Hallahan - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Balboni - Nay, Alley - Nay, Green-Beach - Aye (3 - Aye, 2 - Nay) Article 12. To see if the Town will vote to fix the compensa.” (Motion: Barmakian, second: Alley)
Mar 5Remove article 47 from the ATM warrantMotion: remove article 47 from the ATM warrantPassed 3–2 · Alley: Yes
March 5, 2024: Remove article 47 from the ATM warrant
Remove article 47 from the ATM warrant
Voted: Yes
Yes: Alley, Green-Beach, HallahanNo: Balboni, Barmakian
From the minutes
“Select Person Alley made a motion to remove article 47 from the ATM warrant Vote: Hallahan - Aye, Barmakian - Nay, Balboni - Nay, Alley - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye (3 - Aye, 2 - Nay) TOWN OF OAK BLUFFS OAK BLUFFS SELECT BOARD SPECIAL MEETING M.” (Motion: Alley, second: Hallahan)
Feb 27Approve a $200.00 resident fee for boat slip use…Motion: approve a $200.00 resident fee for boat slip use during the…Failed 0–5 · Alley: No
February 27, 2024: Approve a $200.00 resident fee for boat slip use during the MV striped Bass and Bluefish fishing derby, this does not apply to the eight residents who were approved for…
Approve a $200.00 resident fee for boat slip use during the MV striped Bass and Bluefish fishing derby, this does not apply to the eight residents who were approved for the lottery slip program
Voted: No
No: Alley, Balboni, Barmakian, Green-Beach, Hallahan
From the minutes
“Select Person Balboni made a motion to approve a $200.00 resident fee for boat slip use during the MV striped Bass and Bluefish fishing derby, this does not apply to the eight residents who were approved for the lottery slip program Roll Call Vote: Hallahan - Nay, Green-Beach - Nay, Balboni - Nay, Alley - Nay, Barmakian - Nay (5 - Nay) 4 TOWN OF OAK BLUFFS OAK BLUFFS SELECT BOARD MINUTES Tuesday February.” (Motion: Balboni, second: Alley)
Feb 27Approve a $200.00 resident fee for boat slip use…Motion: approve a $200.00 resident fee for boat slip use during the…Passed 3–2 · Alley: No
February 27, 2024: Approve a $200.00 resident fee for boat slip use during the MV striped Bass and Bluefish fishing derby with proof of derby registration, this does not apply to the eight…
Approve a $200.00 resident fee for boat slip use during the MV striped Bass and Bluefish fishing derby with proof of derby registration, this does not apply to the eight residents who approved for the lottery slip program
Voted: No
Yes: Barmakian, Green-Beach, HallahanNo: Alley, Balboni
From the minutes
“Select Person Balboni made a motion to approve a $200.00 resident fee for boat slip use during the MV striped Bass and Bluefish fishing derby with proof of derby registration, this does not apply to the eight residents who approved for the lottery slip program Roll Call Vote: Hallahan - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Balboni - Nay, Alley - Nay, Barmakian - Aye (3 - Aye, 2 - Nay) Chair Santoro advised the Select Board of Shellfish Constabl.” (Motion: Balboni, second: Alley)
Feb 27Ratify and accept Unit A and B contracts as…Motion: ratify and accept Unit A and B contracts as presentedPassed Unanimous, 4 present · Alley: Yes
February 27, 2024: Ratify and accept Unit A and B contracts as presented
Ratify and accept Unit A and B contracts as presented
Voted: Yes
The roll call does not list Gail Barmakian.
From the minutes
“Select Person Balboni made a motion to ratify and accept Unit A and B contracts as presented Roll Call Vote: Hallahan - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Balboni - Aye, Alley - Aye (4-Aye) Discussion and possible vote regarding location and style of ceremonial.” (Motion: Balboni, second: Alley)
Feb 6Accept the ACO findings with the stipulations set forth…Motion: accept the ACO findings with the stipulations set forth with Dewey…Passed 3–1 · Alley: Yes
February 6, 2024: Accept the ACO findings with the stipulations set forth with Dewey classified as a dangerous dog, Mr. Lowe will work with the ACO, and his homeowners associate in relation to…
Accept the ACO findings with the stipulations set forth with Dewey classified as a dangerous dog, Mr. Lowe will work with the ACO, and his homeowners associate in relation to the installation of the fence
Voted: Yes
Yes: Alley, Barmakian, Green-BeachNo: Hallahan
From the minutes
“Select Person Alley made a motion to accept the ACO findings with the stipulations set forth with Dewey classified as a dangerous dog, Mr. Lowe will work with the ACO, and his homeowners associate in relation to the installation of the fence Vote: Hallahan - Nay, Barmakian - Aye, Alley - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye (3 - Aye, 1 - Nay) 5:12 pm .” (Motion: Alley, second: Barmakian)
Jan 23Amend deed restriction 28 Sunset Road Map 7 Parcel…Motion: amend deed restriction 28 Sunset Road Map 7 Parcel 164-2 specifically…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Alley: Yes
January 23, 2024: Amend deed restriction 28 Sunset Road Map 7 Parcel 164-2 specifically on page 18 paragraph 6 which reduces the duration of the deed rider from 30 to 20 years with…
Amend deed restriction 28 Sunset Road Map 7 Parcel 164-2 specifically on page 18 paragraph 6 which reduces the duration of the deed rider from 30 to 20 years with the stipulation that final confirmation will be made upon review by our Town Legal
Voted: Yes
The roll call does not list Gail Barmakian.
From the minutes
“Select Person Hallahan made a motion amend deed restriction 28 Sunset Road Map 7 Parcel 164-2 specifically on page 18 paragraph 6 which reduces the duration of the deed rider from 30 to 20 years with the stipulation that final confirmation will be made upon review by our Town Legal Roll Call Vote: Alley - Aye, Balboni - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, (4 - Aye) 5:08 pm Select Person Barmakian rejoined the meeting TOWN OF OAK BLU.” (Motion: Hallahan, second: Alley)
Jan 11Deny any further funding of litigation involving or relating…Motion: deny any further funding of litigation involving or relating to Land…Passed Unanimous, 3 present · Alley: Yes
January 11, 2024: Deny any further funding of litigation involving or relating to Land Court Case docket number 22 misc. 00294
Deny any further funding of litigation involving or relating to Land Court Case docket number 22 misc. 00294
Voted: Yes
The roll call does not list Emma Green-Beach, Gail Barmakian.
From the minutes
“Select Person Hallahan made a motion to deny any further funding of litigation involving or relating to Land Court Case docket number 22 misc. 00294 Vote: Hallahan - Aye, Balboni - Aye, Alley - Aye, Barmakian - Ney, Green-Beach - Ney (3 - Aye, 2 - Ney) Chair Green-Beach thanke.” (Motion: Hallahan, second: Alley)
Dec 12Vote to send a letter of support for County…Motion: vote to send a letter of support for County of Dukes…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Alley: Yes
December 12, 2023: Vote to send a letter of support for County of Dukes County regarding changing the Treasurer to an appointed position
Vote to send a letter of support for County of Dukes County regarding changing the Treasurer to an appointed position
Voted: Yes
The roll call does not list Gail Barmakian.
From the minutes
“Select Person Balboni made a motion to vote to send a letter of support for County of Dukes County regarding changing the Treasurer to an appointed position Roll Call Vote: Balboni - Aye, Alley - Aye, Barmakian - Ney, Green-Beach - Aye, Hallahan - Aye (4 - Aye, 1 - Ney) Discussion and possible vote to send a letter of support for.” (Motion: Balboni, second: Alley)
Votes with no disagreement (254)
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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