Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts
Oak Bluffs Community Organizations
Oak Bluffs and the wider island of Martha’s Vineyard are served by a network of non-profits providing health care, counseling, the arts, and local news. These are some of the most established, and most of them take volunteers.
Community Organizations
| Organization | What they do & contact |
|---|---|
| Martha’s Vineyard Community Services | A leading island social-service nonprofit, offering mental health counseling, substance use services, disability and family programs, and support for survivors of violence. Based in Vineyard Haven and serving all of Martha’s Vineyard. |
| Featherstone Center for the Arts | A community arts center in Oak Bluffs, at 30 Featherstone Lane, offering classes, galleries, and events with a mission to engage and connect the community through art. |
| Martha’s Vineyard Hospital | The island’s hospital, part of Mass General Brigham, at 1 Hospital Road in Oak Bluffs. Main line 508-693-0410. It serves the whole Vineyard. |
Local News
| Outlet | Notes |
|---|---|
| The Vineyard Gazette | A weekly newspaper covering Martha’s Vineyard news since 1846, based in Edgartown. Its reporters cover Oak Bluffs town meetings and elections. |
| The Martha’s Vineyard Times | A weekly island newspaper covering town government, schools, and community news across Martha’s Vineyard. |
Town & Senior Resources
| Organization | Notes |
|---|---|
| Oak Bluffs Council on Aging | The town senior center, outreach, and programs for older residents. Administrator Rose Cogliano. 508-693-4509 ext. 3. |
| Oak Bluffs Public Library | Free programs, computers, and a card that works at libraries across Massachusetts. Library Director Allyson Malik. 508-693-9433. |
| Oak Bluffs Parks & Recreation | Youth programs and the town’s parks and fields, including Ocean Park. Park Manager Chris Joyce. 508-221-8065. |
For current hours and a fuller list, see the town’s department pages at oakbluffsma.gov.