Town Departments

Accounting Department

The Town Accountant works with management and Town officials to establish and maintain sound financial policies, controls and the Town’s credit rating.

Assessing Department

Learn more about the Town of Oak Bluffs Assessing Department.

Building Department

The Building Department is responsible for the review, inspection and permitting for new construction and/or alterations to any structures within the Town. They also have the authority to issue fines on persons or properties violating the Town's General By-Laws, Zoning By-Laws, Building Code Regulations and Commonwealth of Massachusetts State Regulations.

Council on Aging

Browse information, contact details, and community events put on by the Council on Aging.

Highway Department

The Highway Department maintains all Town roads and sidewalks. This includes pothole repair, sidewalk construction and repair, road resurfacing, trash removal and snow removal.

Information Technology

Find contact information for the Town of Oak Bluffs Information Technology Department.

Parks & Recreation

Discover information about Oak Bluffs Parks and Recreation, park rentals, and recreational activities.

Personnel Department

The Personnel Department is in charge of all Human Resources issues and details. Find relevant job postings and details related to Oak Bluff personnel news.

Public Education Department

The mission of the Martha’s Vineyard Public Schools is to guide each and every student to thrive in a global society.

Public Health Department

The Oak Bluffs Health Department is dedicated to excellence in preserving, protecting, promoting and improving the health and well-being of Oak Bluffs residents and visitors. The Services we provide include, 1. Plan Review and Inspections for: - Food Services Establishments - Swimming Pool Facilities - Septic Systems - Tanning Salons - Wells - Camps - Temporary Food Events - State Beaches - Tobacco Establishments 2. Investigation of: - Food Borne Illness Complaints - Lead Poisoning Complaints - Nuisance Complaints - Housing Code Violations - Beach Water Quality - State Sanitary Code Violations 3. Issuance of: - Food Permit - Disposal Systems Construction Permit - Septic Certificate of Compliance - Permit to apply Fertilizer - Well Construction Permit - Installers Permit

Shellfish Department

Find contact information and a listing of monthly reports from the Shellfish Constable.

Town Administrator

The Town Administrator's Office provides general administrative support to the Board of Selectmen. The office staff is comprised of the Town Administrator, the Office Administrator, the Human Resource Coordinator, and 1 staff member.

Town Clerk

The Oak Bluffs Town Clerk’s office provides many services to our community. We work cooperatively with other town departments as well as the State of Massachusetts. This office creates an annual town census, maintains voter lists and provides proof of residency for the Steamship Authority. We welcome any questions you may have about the Town of Oak Bluffs.

Treasurer/Collectors Office

Tax Collector & Treasury - Access helpful information, contact information, and filing details for Town tax/treasurer schedules.

Wastewater Department

The Wastewater Department services 704 users including the downtown area.

Residential Exemption Qualification Project