Town Government
Town Departments
Finding the Right Department
Most of what residents need from the town runs through a department, not an elected official: paying a bill, pulling a permit, reporting a problem, registering to vote. Each department reports up to the Town Administrator, who appoints most of the department heads.
The directory below covers the departments residents contact most. For the full list, hours, and staff, visit oakbluffsma.gov. Town Hall is at 56 School Street.
Department Directory
| Town Clerk | Records, licenses, vital records, the town census, and elections. Town Clerk Amy Del Torto. 508-693-3554 ext. 120. |
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| Highway | Roads, drainage, and snow. Highway Superintendent Richard Combra, Jr. 508-693-0072. |
| Board of Health | Inspections, clinics, and health complaints. Health Agent Alexa Arieta. 508-693-3554 ext. 133. |
| Police | Public safety and non-emergency response. Chief of Police Jonathan Searle. 508-693-0750. |
| Fire & EMS | Fire suppression, prevention, and emergency medical response. Fire Chief Stephen Foster. 508-693-5380 ext. 301. |
| Parks & Recreation | Parks, fields, youth sports, and summer programs. Park Manager Chris Joyce. 508-221-8065. |
| Council on Aging | The senior center and outreach for older residents. Administrator Rose Cogliano. 508-693-4509 ext. 3. |
| Oak Bluffs Public Library | Books, programs, computers, and a card that works at libraries across Massachusetts. Library Director Allyson Malik. 508-693-9433. |
| Building | Permits, inspections, and zoning enforcement. Building Commissioner Adam Petkus. 508-693-3554 ext. 122. |
| Treasurer/Collector | Tax bills, town payments, and payroll. Treasurer/Collector Cheryll Sashin. 508-693-3554 ext. 102. |
| Wastewater | The town sewer system and treatment. Facilities Manager Patrick Hickey. 508-560-9998. |
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