Three people will vie for two seats on the Oak Bluffs board of selectmen this spring, including two new faces, after longtime selectman Greg Coogan decided to not run again.
Three people will vie for two seats on the Oak Bluffs board of selectmen this spring, including two new faces, as a longtime town selectman gives up his seat.
Selectman Greg Coogan confirmed last week that he will not seek re-election after 18 years on the board.
“I think near-on 20 years is kind of enough. It’s time for somebody younger maybe,” Mr. Coogan told the Gazette by phone. “I have three grandchildren now, and an old wooden boat to take care of. I just thought it was time.”
Oak Bluffs is the only Island town with a five-member board of selectmen.
Incumbent selectman Jason Balboni is seeking a second term on the board. Two other candidates have filed papers: Emma Green-Beach and Rich Michelson. Ms. Green-Beach is the executive director of the Martha’s Vineyard Shellfish Group. Mr. Michelson is a retired fire lieutenant and EMT in town.
The annual town election is April 15.
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Thank you Greg for your many
Bob EdgartownThank you Greg for your many years of fine service to your town. You have been a good steward for Oak Bluffs and are a good example for other long-term elected officials. I have said in the past term limits are good locally, regionally and nationally and look what happens. You step down and two people step up to run. They most likely never would’ve come forward otherwise. Change is good.
Well said, Bob. Greg has
T Bone Oak BluffsWell said, Bob. Greg has been good for Oak Bluffs. I’ll miss his leadership. And I have great respect for leaders who are willing to know when it’s time to pass the baton.
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