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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Spring Elections Will Bring New Faces to Island Select Boards

Three sitting select board members have decided to step down this year, creating rare chances for non-incumbents to enter the political scene.

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Ryan Ruley and Brian Packish Will Not Seek Reelection

Ryan Ruley and Brian Packish have announced they will not run for reelection to the Oak Bluffs select board this spring.

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Oak Bluffs Approves Bombay Indian Restaurant

A new business, re-imagined festival and a proposal for outdoor seating were all weighed by the Oak Bluffs select board Tuesday as businesses begin to shuffle their strategies, adapting to the fall season.

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Select Board Approves Already-Scheduled Concert Ferries

The Oak Bluffs Select board held a special meeting on August 24 to discuss with Beach Road Weekend proprietor Adam Epstein a schedule of nighttime water taxis from Oak Bluffs to transport festival attendees.

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Oak Bluffs Wrestles With Fun Factor

The streets are bustling in Oak Bluffs but as crowds return in earnest this year, striking a balance for outdoor space use in Oak Bluffs has become an ever-present issue for the town’s select board.

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