Town of
Oak Bluffs
Massachusetts
Phone: 508-693-3554
Town Administrator:
Deborah PotterSelect Board:
Dion Alley
Gail Barmakian
Emma Green-Beach
Tom Hallahan
Mark Leonard
Annual Town Meeting:
April 9, 2024April, 2nd Tuesday
Municipal Election:
April 11, 2024April, Thursday following TM
Demographics
| Population | 5,472 | |
| Population Density | 749 | |
| Registered Voters | 4,205 | |
| Income Per Capita | $27,860 | |
| EQV Per Capita | $793,772 | |
| Owner-occupied Housing Unit Rate | 78% | |
| Median Value of Owner-occupied Housing Units | $817,200 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,091 | |
| Total Households | 1,952 | |
| Average Household Size | 2.68 |
Municipal Finances
| Residential Tax Rate | $5.28 | |
| Commercial Tax Rate | $5.21 | |
| Average Tax Bill | $64,576,457 | |
| Total Expenditures | $36,492,922 | |
| Total Tax Levy | $28,929,034 | |
| State Aid | $2,320,197 | |
| Local Receipts | $4,800,000 | |
| CPA Year Enacted | 2,005 | |
| CPA Surcharge | 33.0% | |
| CPA Exemptions | Low income, first $100,000 - residentialLow income, first $100,000 - residential |
Town Hall
Wants you To KNOW
A residential, resort community located on the northeast shore of Martha’s Vineyard, Oak Bluffs was originally incorporated in 1880 as Cottage City. The name was changed in 1907 due to growth in the year-round population and the changing face of the community.
Governance
| Form of Government | Select Board – Town Meeting | |
| Incorporation Date | 1,880 | |
| Chief Municipal Official | Town Administrator | |
| Policy Board | Select Board | |
| Size of Policy Board | 5 | |
| Legislative Body | Open Town Meeting |
Geography
| County | Dukes | |
| Area | 7.3 mi2 | |
| Public Roads | 45.1 mi | |
| Regional Planning Agency | Martha's Vineyard Commission |
Representation
U.S. Senate (statewide)
Edward J. Markey
Elizabeth Warren
U.S. House
William Keating
Mass. Senate
Julian Cyr
Mass. House
Dylan Fernandes