Oak Bluffs Keeps an Eye on Donut Lines

Dozens of people packed the Oak Bluffs select board meeting Tuesday after the business last week sent out a petition claiming a neighbor was trying to put a halt to the late-night tradition.

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Oak Bluffs Endorses Veterans Housing Project

A veterans housing project in Oak Bluffs received select board approval Tuesday and is set to welcome bids from contractors.

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Oak Bluffs Raises Mooring Prices

The Oak Bluffs harbor is upping its mooring fee to $50 per day for the summer season.

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Oak Bluffs Plans for New Town Hall Flagpole

The decision to install a new flagpole was made after the select board approved of a new flag policy last week, which allows the flying of non-federally recognized flags on town property.

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Oak Bluffs Approves New Policy to Fly Ceremonial Flags

The new policy, which was approved unanimously by the select board Tuesday, states the town can fly ceremonial flags at the town’s discretion.

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New Pole Proposal Raises Flag Debate in Oak Bluffs

A proposed flag policy in Oak Bluffs was debated again Tuesday by the select board when member Emma Green-Beach pitched the installation of a new town ceremonial flagpole.

The pole would fly non-federally recognized flags, such as the Juneteenth and Progress Pride flags, to promote town diversity and inclusivity, she said.

The select board was in support of the sentiment behind the pole, but some members were concerned about its potential to cause divisiveness over what flags can and cannot be flown.

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Three Vie for Two Seats in Oak Bluffs Select Board Race

Dion Alley, Thomas J. Hallahan and Kerry Mark Leonard are seeking the two open seats.

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Oak Bluffs Will Move Up Last Call this Fall

The town’s select board voted Tuesday to move up last call for businesses with alcohol by 30 minutes, matching Oak Bluffs with Edgartown.

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Back Door Donuts Promises to Cut Down on Summer Lines

The Lyons Group took over Back Door Donuts in 2018, and representative Vincent Lombardi said the business promised to now cap its back door line at 28 people.

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Residents Query Oak Bluffs Select Board Candidates

Three candidates vying for two select board seats in Oak Bluffs took part in a candidate’s forum at the Portuguese American Club Monday, fielding questions about town wastewater management, last call at bars and affordable housing initiatives.

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