Oak Bluffs information booth gets new paint job 

By
Eunki Seonwoo
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The Oak Bluffs information booth has a fresh coat of paint, thanks to volunteers.

John Cummings, a member of the Friends of Oak Bluffs, volunteered to paint the information booth. He was assisted by his neighbors, Mike Waters and Greg Lott, in painting the roof. The paint job took from Monday through Thursday to complete. 

The Oak Bluffs information booth is located in Farland Square, next to the Flying Horses Carousel. According to Renee Balter, another member of the Friends of Oak Bluffs, it was originally constructed in 1992 by Peter Martel. The booth is operated by the Oak Bluffs Association, and is partially funded by the town. There were an average of 40,000 to 50,000 seasonal visitors to the booth pre-pandemic. It is open starting in May, and closes in October on Columbus Day. 

Cummings said the Friends of Oak Bluffs works with the town’s business community and government to keep Oak Bluffs beautiful. 

 

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2 COMMENTS

  1. I remember when my dear friend Dean Denniston Sr volunteered at that booth. Anyone who got him was fortunate indeed! Because Dean was someone to KNOW! Island born and raised, Dean was the son of the Afro American minister on Martha’s Vineyard, Rev Oscar E. Denniston of Oak Bluffs who came here from Jamaica and founded The Bradley Memorial Church. He was a brave clergyman and a person of the utmost character. Dean Jr. one of six children, had a B.A.,B.S. and masters degree in Education fron Boston University and was one of the brightest funniest most interesting people I’ve ever known in my life. I met Dean outside tge A& P Store when he was in his late 70’s and he was a hoot! I was blessed to call him friend You see what an information booth can conjure?!

  2. Over the three decades that the booth has served the visiting public, many wonderful folks like Dean have made a visit to the booth for a real “event”. Trip Advisor recommended that visitors be sure to stop at the booth for a special vacation experience like no other. In keeping with who and what Oak Bluffs is all about, the booth says it all…..a personal and unique experience.

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