Nantucket County public meetings in 2025

Nantucket Islands Land Bank Commission

The Nantucket Islands Land Bank Commission will meet to award contracts for maintenance facilities and review financial reports. The commission will also hold an executive session to discuss real property transactions.

• Award of contract for 125 Somerset Road & 166 Hummock Pond Road maintenance facilities
• Review of November Monthly Financial Report
• Warrant Authorization for cash disbursements
• Executive session regarding the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property

Nantucket Public School Committee

The Nantucket School Committee Negotiation Subcommittee will meet in an executive session. The session is called to discuss strategy regarding collective bargaining with the Nantucket Teachers Association. No other agenda items are listed.

• Discuss collective bargaining strategy with the Nantucket Teachers Association (executive session)

Nantucket Historical Commission

The Nantucket Historical Commission will meet to discuss a pilot program for dark sky friendly streetlamps in the downtown area. The body will also review a list of distressed properties for potential demolition by neglect citations and provide updates on historic resource surveys.

• Nantucket Lights pilot for downtown dark sky friendly streetlamp fixtures
• Review of distressed properties list for demolition by neglect citations
• Wind Fund RFQ response from PaleoWest, LLC
• Civil War Monument repair
• FY 2026 Massachusetts Historical Commission Survey & Planning Grant application

Washington Street Collaborative Work Group

The Washington Street Collaborative Work Group will hold a public comment period limited to three minutes per speaker, approve the meeting minutes, and discuss the Francis Street Beach Improvement Project. Topics include the project schedule, design updates, technical schematic deliverables for landscape/stormwater and structural components, and permitting considerations. The group will also set next steps and schedule the next meeting for January 9, 2026.

• Francis Street Beach Improvement Project – schedule overview (SCAPE)
• Design update for the project (SCAPE)
• Technical schematic design deliverables: landscape/stormwater (SCAPE) and structural (PARE)
• Permitting discussion for the project (PARE)
• Next steps and planning for the next meeting on January 9, 2026

Council for Human Services

The Council for Human Services will confirm a quorum, adopt the agenda, and approve minutes from previous meetings. It will then examine the FY 2027 grant process for the Town of Nantucket Human Services and Substance Misuse programs and vote on the recommended grants. Additional reports on needs assessment and the Human Services Director will be presented, followed by public comment and any new business.

• Review FY 27 grant process for Town Human Services and Substance Misuse Grants
• Approve report with grant recommendations for FY 27
• Public comment period
• Update on needs assessment
• Human Services Director report

Cannabis Advisory Committee

The Nantucket Cannabis Advisory Committee will review updates from the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission, including the final social consumption regulations. The meeting will also include public comment, approval of minutes from three prior meetings, and discussion of new business items such as ACK Natural deliveries. The next meeting is tentatively set for January 15, 2026.

• Approval of minutes from Jan 16 2025, Apr 17 2025, and Nov 20 2025
• Public comment period
• New business: ACK Natural deliveries
• Updates from Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission on approved social consumption regulations
• Tentative scheduling of next meeting on Jan 15 2026

Nantucket Intermediate School Council

The Nantucket Intermediate School Council will meet to review November minutes, finalize a family survey, and plan next steps for the 2025-2026 school year.

• Review of November minutes
• School Improvement Plan Goal Work
• Finalize Family Survey
• Plan timeline for 2025/26 NIS Family Survey

Cyrus Peirce Middle School

The council will review the minutes from the November 20, 2025 meeting, present a preview of the FY27 budget, consider plans for fundraisers in 2026, and hold a parent question-and-answer session.

• Review of 11/20/25 meeting minutes
• FY27 budget preview
• Discussion of 2026 fundraisers
• Parent Q&A session

Board of Health

The Nantucket Board of Health will consider two regulatory amendments concerning the Hummock Pond watershed and the Wellhead Protection District. It will also discuss short‑term rental registration fees, a betterment loan release for 58 Arkansas Ave., and a septic loan request for 39 Barlett Road. Additional items include a director’s report, public comment, and updates on public‑health collaborations and environmental contamination.

• Amendment to Hummock Pond Watershed Regulation (public hearing)
• Amendment to Wellhead Protection District Regulation (public hearing)
• Discussion of short‑term rental registration fees and neighboring town comparisons
• 58 Arkansas Ave. betterment loan release
• 39 Barlett Road septic loan request for sewer connection

Conservation Commission

The Nantucket Conservation Commission will conduct a public hearing on several Notices of Intent and Orders of Conditions for specific properties, some requiring waivers. It will also consider minor modification requests, certificates of compliance, and routine business such as approving minutes and reviewing monitoring reports.

• Notice of Intent – No Waiver – Maloney, 15 Old North Wharf (SE48-3924)
• Notice of Intent – Waiver Required – Sconset Beach Preservation Fund, 59-83 Baxter Road (SE48-3759)
• Order of Conditions – No Waiver – Nantucket Electric Company, 10 New Whale Street (SE48-3944)
• Minor Modification – The Ocean Avenue Nominee Trust, 20 Ocean Avenue (SE48-3777)
• Certificate of Compliance – Zero India Street, LLC, 1 Cambridge Street Unit 2 (SE48-3546)

Nantucket Housing Authority

The Nantucket Housing Authority will review and approve routine items including the December payroll warrant, November meeting minutes, and a certificate of final completion for an EMG water main repair costing $17,350.40. It will also consider a $7,060 insurance invoice, a participation agreement for the state‑aided housing insurance program, an amendment to the 2025 holiday schedule, and adoption of the FY2026 fair‑housing affirmative‑action goal. The meeting includes an executive director’s report and reports from other committees.

• Certificate of final completion for EMG water main break – $17,350.40
• Brown & Brown invoice for state‑aided property insurance – $7,060
• Massachusetts State‑Aided Housing Property Insurance Program Participation Agreement
• NHA Holiday Schedule 2025 amendment (ratify vote of 11/19/25)
• Adoption of FY2026 Fair Housing – Affirmative Action Goal

Capital Program Committee

The Capital Program Committee will discuss FY27 capital requests for school track and football field improvements. The body will also discuss coastal resilience projects, including a request for a $1M appropriation for planning.

• FY27 Capital Requests for School Track and Football Field Improvements
• Discussion of $1M appropriation for coastal resilience planning
• Review of projects including Easy St. Flood Mitigation and Polpis Rd Resiliency at Sesachacha Pond
• Review of Surfside Wastewater Dune Restoration and Sheep Pond Rd Relocation

Coastal Resilience Advisory Committee

The Coastal Resilience Advisory Committee will hold a joint meeting with the Capital Programs Committee to discuss funding for coastal resilience planning in fiscal year 2027. No specific funding amounts are listed. The meeting will be conducted in open session via Zoom and in‑person at 131 Pleasant Street, Room A. The agenda concludes with a motion to adjourn.

• Joint meeting with the Capital Programs Committee to discuss FY’27 coastal resilience planning funds
• Call to Order
• Motion to adjourn

Tree Advisory Committee

The Nantucket Tree Advisory Committee meeting will review updates on several tree‑related projects, including a building department update for 43 Union St. and updates on elm trees on W. Creek Rd., Atlantic Ave., and 13 Back St. The committee will continue discussion of the proposed Tom Nevers Rd. bike path tree removals and set a hearing schedule. Additional items include tree planting, stump grinding, and the 250th Anniversary Liberty Tree Project.

• Continue discussion of proposed Tom Nevers Rd. bike path tree removals and hearing schedule
• 43 Union St. – Building Department update
• Elms at W. Creek Rd. – status update
• Atlantic Ave. elms – future development impacts update
• Tree planting, replacements, and stump grinding projects

Select Board

The Nantucket Select Board will consider approval of minutes, treasury warrants, and pending contracts that include several contract amendments with added amounts. The board will hear the FY 2027 General Fund budget presentation and review capital projects. Housing Office requests include a $550,000 authorization for the “Lease to Locals” program and a certification modification for Chapter 40B Safe Harbor. Real‑estate items include an easement grant for stormwater detention at 4 and 6 Honeysuckle Drive and an amendment to a road‑access MOU for Sheep Pond Road.

• Approve pending contracts with amendments: +$80,000 to Arcadis US (Harbor Sediment Plan), +$75,000 to Aya Healthcare (RN/LPN coverage), +$20,000 to Weston & Sampson (easement for Tom Nevers Multi‑Use Path)
• Authorize $550,000 for the Nantucket Affordable Housing Trust “Lease to Locals” program
• Approve modification to Housing Production Plan certification request to the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities
• Approve grant of easement from Richmond Great Point Development, LLC for stormwater detention at 4 and 6 Honeysuckle Drive
• Consider request to increase the Airport Fuel Revolving Fund spending limit

County Commission

The Nantucket County Commission will consider the FY 2027 County Budget for adoption. It will also review and vote on multiple road‑related actions, including a road improvement on Old South Road, amendments to agreements for Sheep Pond Road access, a betterment assessment for a Sheep Pond Road easement, and a request for eminent domain easement for Egan Lane. Public comment will be heard before these items are acted on.

• Adoption of FY 2027 County Budget
• Approval of road improvements on Old South Road by Richmond Great Point Development, LLC
• Amendment to Memorandum of Understanding for Sheep Pond Road alternative access
• Amendment to Betterment Assessment Statement for a 30‑foot wide easement on Sheep Pond Road (57,862± sq ft)
• Eminent domain easement request for layout of Egan Lane by Center Place Homeowners Association

Community Preservation Committee

The Community Preservation Committee is meeting to ratify and review fund requisitions for various local organizations. The body will also discuss a grant reallocation request from the Nantucket Island School of Design & The Arts.

• Fund requisitions for Nantucket Platform Tennis: $144,421.00 and $199,931.99
• Fund requisitions for Maria Mitchell: $49,296.44 and $48,000.00
• Fund requisition for Nantucket Lighthouse School: $12,235.28
• Fund requisitions for Nantucket Interfaith: $14,950.00 and $19,109.00
• Fund requisition for Linda Loring Foundation: $16,430.00

Affordable Housing Trust

The Affordable Housing Trust will discuss income restriction limits and the 2021 Housing Production Plan certification. The board will also review a donation from Elizabeth Almodobar and budget scenarios for rental preservation guidelines. An executive session is scheduled to discuss the value or purchase of property at 14 Somerset Road.

• Gift/Donation acceptance from Elizabeth Almodobar
• Discussion on expanding Income Restriction Limit to 250% Area Median Income (AMI)
• Review of 2021 Housing Production Plan Certification for Safe Harbor
• Budget scenarios for Year-Round Rental Preservation Study Guidelines
• Executive session regarding real property at 14 Somerset Road

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee meeting scheduled for December 16, 2025, has been cancelled.

Finance Committee

The Nantucket County Review Committee meeting scheduled for Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 2:00 PM was cancelled. No agenda items were presented or discussed. Consequently, no decisions or proposals were made at this meeting.

Roads and Right of Way Committee

The Roads and Right of Way Committee will discuss a proposed management plan for the Sconset Bluff Walk to address erosion and visitor volume. The body will also review transportation issues regarding e-bikes and real estate encroachments on Stone Alley.

• Proposed Sconset Bluff Management Plan: seasonal hours (8:30 AM–5:30 PM in July/August), installation of wooden gates/turnstiles, and erosion monitoring
• Proposal to hire seasonal Bluff Rangers at $50 per hour
• Discussion of e-bike regulations and throttle-controlled vehicles
• Review of real estate encroachment and potential regulatory changes for Stone Alley
• Status of Committee Reorganization pending Select Board approval

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission is meeting to discuss various property modifications, new constructions, and old business. The body will also consider changing Old Business meeting hours to 4pm-7pm starting in mid-January 2026.

• New hotel building application for 30 N. Beach St.
• New dwelling, guest house, and pool house applications for 115 Cliff Rd
• New dwelling and garage/studio applications for 85 Vestal St
• Baseball dugout projects for the Town of Nantucket at 9 Backus Ln
• Rooftop solar application for 77 Hooper Farm Rd

Harbor & Shellfish Advisory Board

The Harbor & Shellfish Advisory Board will meet to discuss the safe transfer of diesel fuel from trucks to boats by commercial fishermen. The board will also consider an inquiry regarding priority mooring permits for residents.

• Discussion on General Chapter 91 licensing requirements, compliance, and oversight
• Discussion on safe transfer of diesel fuel in volume from truck to boat by commercial fishermen
• Discussion on seasonal resident inquiry for priority mooring permits for residents only

Nantucket Public School Committee

The Nantucket Public School Committee will discuss the YONDR Initiative and possible revisions to Vito Capizzo Stadium. It will then vote on changes to Policy IKF governing graduation requirements. Several monetary donations and a grant will also be considered for approval.

• Vote to approve changes to Policy IKF, Graduation Requirements
• Vote to approve the Russell Family donation of $1,065.52 for NIS library books
• Vote to approve the Friends of Nantucket Public Schools donation of $1,900 for Grade 5 YOG 2033 transportation
• Vote to approve the Nantucket Education Trust donation of $6,000 for Grade 5 YOG 2033 field trip
• Vote to approve the Community Foundation for Nantucket grant of $28,500 for dignity index training for NPS staff

Nantucket Public School Committee

The Nantucket Public School Committee Policy Subcommittee will meet on Dec. 15, 2025. The agenda includes a review and update of Policy IKF concerning graduation requirements. The committee will also set dates for future policy meetings.

• Review and update Policy IKF, Graduation Requirements
• Discuss future policy meeting dates

Nantucket Planning & Economic Development Commission

The Nantucket Planning & Economic Development Commission will discuss the employment and contract terms for T. Michael Burns as Transportation Program Manager. The body will also review draft language for enabling legislation for the 2026 Annual Town Meeting Warrant.

• Authorization of employment and contract terms for T. Michael Burns
• Approval of Annual Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for Director of Planning Leslie Snell
• Review of draft NP&EDC Enabling Legislation for the 2026 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
• Update on appointment of two NP&EDC members to the Transportation and Public Access Advisory Committee

Capital Program Committee

The Capital Program Committee will conduct a tour of the seasonal dormitories at 54 Low Beach Road, accompanied by the Police Chief and Deputy Police Chief. No formal decisions or votes are listed on the agenda. The meeting is scheduled for Friday, December 12, 2025 at 3:00 PM.

Nantucket Water Commissioners

The Nantucket Water Commissioners will discuss and potentially execute several personnel and vendor contracts. Items include a $190,000 change order for Professional Service Engineering GZA Geo Environmental, Inc., a well pump removal and replacement contract with Maher Services, a Meter Services contract with Core & Main, and an extension of the billing services contract with Info Send. The meeting will also review production, billing, and rainfall reports and previous meeting minutes.

• Change order $190,000 for Professional Service Engineering GZA Geo Environmental, Inc.
• Maher Services contract for well pump removal and replacement
• Meter Services Contract with Core & Main
• Extension of billing services contract with Info Send
• Production, billing, and rainfall reports

Nantucket Planning & Economic Development Commission

The Nantucket Planning & Economic Development Commission will hold a public forum regarding an update to its enabling legislation. No other substantive items are listed for decision or discussion.

• Public forum on NP&EDC Enabling Legislation Update

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will meet to consider several appeals and requests for permits, including a continued hearing regarding storage containers at 9 Hinsdale Road and a request to withdraw a special permit application at 25 Monohansett Road. The meeting will also include the approval of minutes from a previous session.

• Appeal of storage container violation order at 9 Hinsdale Road
• Request to withdraw special permit application at 25 Monohansett Road
• Request to withdraw special permit application at 7 Pleasant Street
• Continued special permit request to relocate structure at 46 West Miacomet Road
• Continued variance request to relocate structures at 18 Madequecham Valley Road

Select Board

The Select Board will conduct a tour of the seasonal dormitories located at 54 Low Beach Rd. The Police Chief and Deputy Police Chief will accompany the board.

• Tour of seasonal dormitories at 54 Low Beach Rd

The Select Board held a site visit at the Seasonal Dormitories on Low Beach Road. No substantive actions or approvals were taken. The meeting was adjourned by a 3‑0 vote.

• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Capital Program Committee

The Capital Program Committee will conduct a tour of the seasonal dormitories located at 54 Low Beach Road, led by the Police Chief and Deputy Police Chief. No formal decisions or votes are listed on the agenda.

• Tour of seasonal dormitories at 54 Low Beach Road with police leadership

Nantucket Public School Committee

The Nantucket School Committee Negotiations Subcommittee will enter an executive session to conduct collective bargaining with the teacher bargaining unit. The committee has decided not to reconvene the bargaining discussion in an open session. The meeting follows Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30A, §21(A).

• Motion to enter executive session for collective bargaining with teacher unit
• Decision not to reconvene bargaining discussion in open session

Finance Committee

The Nantucket Finance Committee will meet on Dec. 11, 2025 to consider several agenda items. The committee will review and discuss a proposed increase to the airport fuel revolver. A public hearing and subsequent discussion will be held on the 2026 Annual Town Meeting citizen warrant articles. The meeting will also include routine items such as agenda approval, public comment, committee reports, and scheduling the next meeting.

• Review and Discussion of Airport Fuel Revolver Increase
• Public Hearing on 2026 Annual Town Meeting Citizen Warrant Articles
• Discussion of 2026 Annual Town Meeting Citizen Warrant Articles
• Approval of Agenda
• Committee Reports

Finance Committee

The Nantucket County Review Committee will review the proposed FY2027 County Budget. Members will discuss the budget details and consider adopting it. The meeting also includes standard procedural items such as agenda approval and other business.

• Review and discussion of FY2027 County Budget
• Potential adoption of FY2027 County Budget

Affordable Housing Trust

The Affordable Housing Trust will consider approving and executing a series of closing documents for the Ticcoma Green Workforce Rental Housing Project on town‑owned parcels at 6 Fairgrounds Road and 4 Waitt Drive (Lots 83 and 84). The agenda also includes routine items such as call to order, approval of the agenda, public comments, board comments, and an executive session to discuss real‑property matters at 5 Gray Avenue. The meeting is scheduled for December 10, 2025 at 12:30 PM via Zoom.

• Approval and execution of closing documents for Ticcoma Green Workforce Rental Housing Project (6 Fairgrounds Road and 4 Waitt Drive, Lots 83 & 84)
• Assignment and pledge of Massachusetts State Low Income Housing Tax Credits for Units 4 and 9
• Master Subordination Agreements for Units 4 and 9
• State LIHTC Purchase and Transfer Agreements for Units 4 and 9
• Executive session to consider purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property at 5 Gray Avenue (Lots 176‑178)

The Affordable Housing Trust voted to modify the agenda, approved the execution of all closing documents for the Ticcoma Green Workforce Rental Housing Project on 6 Fairgrounds Road and 4 Waitt Drive, and then adjourned the meeting. Each motion passed unanimously with all four participating members voting aye.

• Approved agenda modification to remove Agenda Item VIII (4 Ayes)
• Approved execution of closing documents for Ticcoma Green Workforce Rental Housing Project (4 Ayes)
• Approved adjournment of the meeting (4 Ayes)

Cemetery Commission

The Nantucket Cemetery Commission will meet to approve lot sales at Polpis Cemetery and review fencing layouts for Polpis and the Historic Coloured Cemetery. The body will also receive updates on the Monument Restoration Project and discuss the future of the Commission.

• Polpis Cemetery new lot sales: F Scott Wilson (lot F-2), Alison McDonald (lot F-5), and Kathleen Walsh (lot G9)
• Layout and DPW site visit for split rail fence at Polpis Cemetery east boundary
• Fencing and DPW site visit for Historic Coloured Cemetery along Vesper Lane
• Monument Restoration Project updates for Newtown and New North Cemeteries
• Discussion regarding the future of the Commission

The Cemetery Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the November 12 meeting. It then approved the sale of three Polpis Cemetery lots to Alison McDonald (F‑5), Kathleen Walsh (G‑9) and F. Scott Wilson (F‑2), and the inurnment of Thomas Koon in lot H‑29. The commission voted 4‑1 to use granite for the Absalom and Hannah Boston monument, and unanimously approved its upright shape and inscription text.

• Approved November 12, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved sale of Polpis lot F‑5 to Alison McDonald (unanimous)
• Approved sale of Polpis lot G‑9 to Kathleen Walsh (unanimous)
• Approved sale of Polpis lot F‑2 to F. Scott Wilson (unanimous)
• Approved inurnment of Thomas Koon in Polpis lot H‑29 (unanimous)
• Approved granite as material for Boston monument (4‑1)
• Approved vertical upright shape for Boston monument (unanimous)
• Approved monument text for Boston monument (unanimous)

Select Board

The Select Board will meet to approve payroll and treasury warrants, review the Somerset Sewer Extension Project, and consider the closure of the Our Island Home facility. The agenda also includes a public information session on PFAS.

• Approval of Payroll Warrant for December 7, 2025
• Review of Somerset Sewer Extension Project
• Consideration of Our Island Home facility closure
• Ticcoma Green Workforce Rental Housing closing documents
• FY 2027 General Fund Budget Presentation

The Board voted 4-0 (Mr. Fee abstained) to approve and execute fourteen closing documents for the Ticcoma Green Workforce Rental Housing Project at 6 Fairgrounds Road and 4 Waitt Drive. The Board also voted 4-0 (Mr. Fee abstained) to authorize the Chair, Vice Chair, or Town Manager to sign the Closing Statement for the project. Additionally, the Board unanimously approved the minutes of the Dec. 3 meeting, the Dec. 7 payroll warrant, and the Dec. 10 treasury warrants.

• Approved Dec. 3, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Dec. 7, 2025 payroll warrant (unanimous)
• Approved Dec. 10, 2025 treasury warrants (unanimous)
• Approved and executed 14 closing documents for Ticcoma Green project (4-0, Fee abstained)
• Authorized Chair/Vice Chair/Town Manager to execute Closing Statement for Ticcoma Green project (4-0, Fee abstained)

Visitor Services Advisory Committee

The Visitor Services Advisory Committee will meet remotely via Zoom on Dec 9, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. The agenda includes a welcome, public comment, approval of the October 14 minutes, a conversation with Peter Burke of the Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce, and reports from the director, visitor services coordinator, and cultural affairs and event coordinator. No specific actions, contracts, or policy changes are listed.

• Approval of October 14th Minutes
• Conversation with Peter Burke, Executive Director, Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce
• Director’s Report
• Visitor Services Coordinator’s Report
• Cultural Affairs and Event Coordinator’s Report

The Visitor Services Advisory Committee unanimously approved the October 14 meeting minutes (4-0). The committee reported that renovations to the public bathrooms at 25 Federal Street have been postponed. It also announced that the Special Event Permit application process will be revised to improve clarity and timing.

• Approved October 14 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Postponed renovations to 25 Federal Street public bathrooms (no vote)
• Revised Special Event Permit application process (no vote)

Sign Advisory Council (HDC)

The Sign Advisory Council will conduct procedural business, hear public comments, and hear commissioners' remarks. The council will then review sign proposals for five properties, including projecting signs for Café 22 on 22 Federal Street and wall signs for Coldwell Banker Realty on Zero Main and Upstate Door on Old South Road. Decisions on these sign projects will be made at this meeting.

• Projecting sign for Café 22 at 13804 22 Federal St (owner: 22 Federal, LLC)
• Projecting sign for Café 22 at 13806 22 Federal St (owner: 22 Federal, LLC)
• Wall sign for Coldwell Banker Realty at 13803 Zero Main (owner: N.I.R., Retail, LLC)
• Updated Master Sign Plan wall sign at 13802 Zero Main (owner: N.I.R., Retail, LLC)
• Wall sign for Upstate Door at 13853 111 Old South Rd (owner: 111B OSR LLC)

The Sign Advisory Council adopted its agenda and minutes without opposition. It approved wall signs and a master sign plan for N.I.R., Retail, LLC, and approved two replacement signs for Robert Trapanick. Two applications from 22 Federal, LLC were held for clarification, and the 111B OSR LLC application was held for revisions. All actions were passed unanimously.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from Oct 21, 2025 (unanimous)
• Held 22 Federal, LLC sign applications for clarification (unanimous)
• Approved N.I.R., Retail wall sign (unanimous)
• Approved N.I.R., Retail master sign plan (unanimous)
• Approved Robert Trapanick signs at 13622 and 13624 Tomahawk (unanimous)
• Held 111B OSR LLC application for revisions (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Coastal Resilience Advisory Committee

The Coastal Resilience Advisory Committee will meet via Zoom to approve minutes from September and October 2025. Members will hear a presentation from Arcadis on coastal resilience districts. The committee will discuss and decide whether the Town’s Communications Office should produce a coastal resiliency film. Additional reports and future meeting dates will also be reviewed.

• Presentation and discussion with Arcadis about Coastal Resilience Districts
• Decision on Town’s Communications Office producing a coastal resiliency film
• Approval of minutes from September 9, October 14, and October 28, 2025
• Public comment period
• Discussion of upcoming meeting dates (January 13, 2025; December 23, 2025 cancelled)

The committee approved minutes from three prior meetings unanimously. A motion to have Leah organize a coastal resiliency video with the town was passed unanimously. Another motion directing Leah to write a letter to CapCom to justify CRAC’s annual funding was also passed unanimously. The December 23 meeting was cancelled and the next meeting is set for January 13, 2025.

• Approved minutes for 9/9/25, 10/14/25, 10/28/25 meetings (unanimous)
• Approved video production to be organized by Leah and coordinated with town (unanimous)
• Approved Leah to write a letter to CapCom justifying CRAC annual funding (unanimous)
• Cancelled December 23 meeting (no vote recorded)
• Scheduled next meeting for January 13, 2025 at 10 am via Zoom
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Capital Program Committee

The Capital Program Committee will discuss the RORI timeline and review. It will also review the Capital Report timeline and the workgroup on report writing. Committee reports and public comment will be heard. No formal decisions are noted on the agenda.

• RORI Discussion, Timeline and Review
• Capital Report Timeline and Report Writing Workgroup
• Committee Reports
• Public Comment
• Other Business

The committee approved its agenda by unanimous vote and then adjourned the meeting, also by unanimous vote. Members confirmed the next meeting dates of January 13 and January 15 and set a deadline of January 11 to complete project rankings. No capital project requests were approved or denied at this session.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
• Scheduled next meetings for Jan 13 and Jan 15
• Set ranking deadline for Jan 11

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will review a slate of applications, including new construction, hardscape, and signage proposals. Key items include a hotel renovation with louvers and roof decks, a new dwelling at 13 Marble Way, rooftop solar installation, and several pool‑hardscape projects. The commission will also consider sign approvals for 22 Federal St and other pending applications.

• White Elephant Hotel – 50 Easton St – louvers and roof decks (Rev. 13413)
• Padraic Cassidy – 13 Marble Way – new dwelling (66/119)
• Brook Mohr – 2 Henderson Dr – rooftop solar installation (66/206)
• HFR 17 ACK, LLC – 17 Hooper Farm Rd – new/220.5)
• 22 Federal, LLC – 22 Federal St – projecting café sign (22) – motion to approve

The commission approved its agenda and the 2026 meeting schedule. It granted consents for 54 property projects and approved 10 consents with conditions. Several new business items were approved, while others were held for revisions.

• Agenda approved (5-0)
• 2026 meeting schedule (Feb 3–May 5) approved unanimously
• Consents for 54 property projects approved (no vote recorded)
• 10 consents with conditions approved unanimously
• Beach Bucket LLC hardscape approved (4-1)
• 14 Beach Grass shed held for revisions (unanimous)
• Trevor Smith roof‑top solar approved (5-0)
• 7 Maple LLC breezeway revision approved (4-1)

Nantucket Islands Land Bank Commission

The Nantucket Islands Land Bank Commission will consider several updates, including agricultural and property management reports. The commission will vote on adopting the annual “M” exemption amount and schedule a special meeting for a bid award on maintenance facilities. Additional items include bid awards for on‑call road grading and demolition at 166 Hummock Pond Road, and routine consent items such as cash disbursement authorizations.

• Adoption of the annual “M” exemption amount
• Bid award/contract for on‑call road grading
• Bid award/contract for demolition at 166 Hummock Pond Road
• Schedule special meeting regarding construction of maintenance facilities
• Review and acceptance of monthly transfer statistics

Airport Commission, Nantucket Memorial

The Nantucket Memorial Airport Commission meeting on Dec 9, 2025 will review and approve the agenda, draft minutes, and warrants. Commissioners will consider pending leases and contracts, including a $1,211.12 monthly rent abatement and a contract amendment increasing costs to $277,873.63. Specific agenda items include a jet fuel discussion (090925-01), an update on PFAS investigation, and review of a non‑union personnel agreement (120925-01). A public hearing on rates and charges is proposed for Jan 13, 2026.

• Jet fuel discussion (090925-01) – pricing subject to market rate under a 3‑year contract
• Non‑union personnel agreement (120925-01) – review and approval
• Rates and charges public hearing proposal for Jan 13 2026 (111825-01)
• Lease agreement with $1,211.12 monthly rent abatement, 10‑year term ending Dec 31 2035 (Exhibit 1)
• Contract amendment increasing amount from $268,571 to $277,873.63 (Exhibit 1)

The commission ratified the November 19 and December 3 warrants by unanimous consent. It approved a series of leases, contract amendments and new contracts—excluding the Hagedorn Aviation Hangar lease—by unanimous vote. Commissioners also adopted a revised non‑union personnel agreement with unanimous approval. An advisory subcommittee on fuel supply and resale was established to study fuel‑related issues.

• Ratified 11/19/25 and 12/03/25 warrants (unanimous Aye)
• Approved multiple leases and contracts (excluding Hagedorn Aviation lease) (unanimous Aye)
• Adopted revised Non-Union Personnel Agreement (unanimous Aye)
• Created advisory fuel supply and resale subcommittee (consensus, no formal vote)

Select Board

The Select Board will consider renewals of several annual licensing categories, including common victualler and liquor licenses. It will review Verizon Wireless requests for new telecommunications wire and wireless attachment locations on multiple town streets. Public hearings will be held on applications for a new all‑alcoholic restaurant license and a live‑entertainment license for Café 22 at 22 Federal Street, as well as numerous utility conduit petitions from Nantucket Electric Company and Verizon New England.

• Renewal of annual licensing categories (common victualler, local entertainment, rental car agencies, motor vehicle sales, mobile food units, amusement devices, flower/produce vendors).
• Renewal of annual liquor licenses.
• Verizon Wireless requests for location of wires and wireless attachments at Pleasant St (Pole 75/7/7), Bathing Beach Rd (Pole 29), Hooper Farm Rd (Pole 17-2), Hulbert Ave (Pole 185/1), Lincoln Ave (Pole 9-84), Union St (Pole #37 – 19s/19-84).
• Public hearing on new common victualler with all‑alcoholic restaurant license for Seven Hundred by Eight Hundred, LLC, dba Café 22 at 22 Federal Street.
• Utility petitions from Nantucket Electric Company, e.g., Plan #31184778 to install ~10 ft of conduit from Pole 10 to 22A Pleasant Street.

The Board approved the renewal of all annual licensing categories and the 55 annual liquor licenses with conditions. It set the seasonal population estimate at 45,000, and approved multiple utility petitions and the new common victualler and live‑entertainment licenses for Seven Hundred by Eight Hundred, LLC (Café 22). All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved renewal of all annual licensing categories (unanimous)
• Approved renewal of 55 annual liquor licenses with conditions (unanimous)
• Set seasonal population estimate at 45,000 (unanimous)
• Approved new common victualler license for Café 22 at 22 Federal Street (unanimous)
• Approved new live‑entertainment license for Café 22 at 22 Federal Street (unanimous)
• Approved Verizon pole relocation request at Pleasant Street (unanimous)
• Approved multiple Nantucket Electric utility conduit petitions (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 11:48 AM (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Nantucket Planning Board will convene in open session via Zoom on December 8, 2025. The meeting includes an executive session to discuss litigation strategy regarding a Land Court case.

• Remote participation via Zoom
• Executive session to discuss litigation strategy
• Land Court Case No. 23 MISC 000582
• Meeting to be held if quorum and posting requirements are met

Planning Board

The Nantucket County Planning Board will meet to approve minutes, discuss clarifications for a workforce housing project, and consider items for the 2026 Annual Town Meeting, including accessory dwelling units and inclusionary housing bylaws. The meeting will be held at the Public Safety Facility and via Zoom.

• Approval of September and November 2025 minutes
• Clarification of Special Permit #67-17 for Ticcoma Green workforce housing
• Second Dwellings applications at 11 South Shore Road and 97 Old South Road
• Public Hearings for three Yawkey Way and Fairgrounds Road projects (withdrawn)
• Discussion of warrant articles for 2026 Annual Town Meeting

The Planning Board unanimously approved second dwelling permits for 11 South Shore Road and 97 Old South Road, amended a 2017 special permit to remove a lottery condition, and approved several plan applications including 126 & 126R Main Street, 10 South Pasture Lane, and the special permit for 16 Bayberry Lane. It also authorized the release of a performance surety for 12 Nobska Way pending inspection, accepted withdrawals for 3B Yawkey Way #2 and 25 Fairgrounds Road, and extended deadlines for three projects to January 12, 2026.

• Approved second dwelling at 11 South Shore Road (unanimous)
• Approved second dwelling at 97 Old South Road (unanimous)
• Amended 2017 special permit to remove lottery condition (unanimous)
• Approved plan applications for 126 & 126R Main Street and 10 South Pasture Lane (unanimous)
• Authorized release of performance surety for 12 Nobska Way, contingent on favorable inspection (unanimous)
• Accepted withdrawal requests for 3B Yawkey Way #2 and 25 Fairgrounds Road (unanimous)
• Extended deadlines for 1 Barnard Valley Road, 9 Correia Lane, and 46 Jefferson Avenue to Jan 12, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved special permit and endorsed ANR plan for 16 Bayberry Lane (unanimous)

Nantucket Public School Committee

The Nantucket Public School Committee will consider several financial items, including approving a donation of the Backus Lane Dugout valued at $116,400. The meeting also includes votes on multiple fundraising checks ranging from $150.54 to $1,598.57 and donations totaling $5,063.95 for the NHS/CPS Music Department's Disney field trip. Additional agenda items cover a stadium renovation discussion, federal grant updates, and approval of recent meeting minutes.

• Vote to approve the donation of the Backus Lane Dugout (estimated value $116,400)
• Vote to approve fundraising checks from Hayward Photography ($2,200.92, $1,417.94, $1,598.57, $1,487.64)
• Vote to approve a fundraising check from Edukit ($150.54)
• Vote to approve donations totaling $5,063.95 for the NHS/CPS Music Department Disney field trip
• Discussion of Vito Capizzo Stadium renovation

The meeting consisted of public comments on a proposed turf field and synthetic track, an update on enrollment, and discussion of graduation requirements. No motions were voted on or actions approved, denied, or tabled.

Nantucket Islands Land Bank Commission

The Nantucket Islands Land Bank Commission is meeting to conduct a site visit. The visit concerns the Field of Dreams properties located at 7 & 9 W. Sankaty Road and 31C & 31B New Street.

• Site visit for Field of Dreams: 7 & 9 W. Sankaty Road and 31C & 31B New Street

Select Board/County Commissioners

The Select Board and County Commissioners will meet in executive session to discuss the purchase, lease, or value of several properties. The board will also review strategy for numerous active lawsuits and collective bargaining grievances.

• Real property consideration for 20 Nancy Ann Lane
• Real property consideration for 18, 18A, 20, 22, 24 and 26 Sparks Avenue for housing purposes
• Real property consideration for 158 Madaket Road
• Collective bargaining strategy regarding LiUNA Local 1060 Dispatcher Grievance
• Litigation updates on 26 separate legal matters including PFAS contamination and Vineyard Wind

The Select Board moved and seconded a motion to adjourn to executive session under MGL C.30A §21(A). The adjournment covered approval of the November 6, 2025 executive‑session minutes, collective‑bargaining strategy, real‑property negotiations for several addresses, and litigation strategy. The motion passed unanimously with all five members voting Yes. No other actions were taken.

• Adjourned to executive session for listed purposes (5‑0)

Capital Program Committee

The Capital Program Committee will review the FY27 capital request package, focusing on housing and natural resources. It will also consider projects from the Coastal Resiliency Advisory Committee and a review of the Return on Investment (RORI) analysis. Additional items include the timeline for capital reports, a workgroup on report writing, and routine committee reports.

• FY27 Capital Requests and Out-year Discussion: Housing and Natural Resources
• Discussion of Coastal Resiliency Advisory Committee (CRAC) Projects
• RORI Discussion, Timeline and Review
• Capital Report Timeline and Report Writing Workgroup
• Committee Reports

The Capital Program Committee approved the meeting agenda unanimously. It agreed to hold a follow‑up meeting on Tuesday to review the rankings of housing requests and finalize the report for the Select Board. The committee also agreed to provide a detailed report on the spending of coastal resilience funds. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Agenda approved unanimously (motion by Liza Hatton, seconded by Dawn Hill)
• Adjournment motion passed unanimously (motion by Liza Hatton, seconded by Peter Kaizer)
• Agreed to meet on Tuesday to review housing request rankings and finalize the report
• Agreed to provide a detailed report on coastal resilience fund spending

Nantucket Elementary School Council

The Nantucket Elementary School Council will meet on Dec 4, 2025 at 3 PM in the NES Library. The agenda includes routine items such as approving the previous meeting’s minutes, providing communication updates, and discussing donation requests and Literacy Compact signatures. The council will also review report cards and other matters before adjourning.

• Review and approve minutes from the 11/6/25 meeting
• Provide communication updates
• Discuss donation requests
• Collect Literacy Compact signatures
• Review report cards

Conservation Commission

The Nantucket Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing to consider orders of conditions, both with and without waiver requirements, for several development proposals. Items include properties on Old North Wharf, Monomoy Road, Baxter Road, Hoicks Hollow Road, and Lily Pond Park. The meeting will also approve minutes from 11/20/2025, adopt the 2026 meeting schedule, and receive committee and staff reports.

• Maloney – 15 Old North Wharf (order of conditions, no waiver required)
• Ferry Views, LLC – 72 Monomoy Road (order of conditions, no waiver required)
• Sconset Beach Preservation Fund – 59-83 Baxter Road (order of conditions, waiver required)
• Robert F. Greenhill Revocable Trust – 16 Hoicks Hollow Road (order of conditions, waiver required)
• Nantucket Islands Land Bank – Lily Pond Park (order of conditions, waiver required)

The Conservation Commission accepted its agenda unanimously. It closed several permit applications, including Ferry Views LLC (72 Monomoy Rd) and South Cambridge LLC (4 South Cambridge St), each by a 5‑0 vote. The commission voted 5‑0 to send the Chardonnay Group 54 Washington St project to the Coastal Resiliency Advisory Committee for review. It also approved a -3 determination for the 54 Arkansas Ave septic‑system upgrade by a 5‑0 vote.

• Accepted agenda (5-0)
• Closed Ferry Views LLC 72 Monomoy Rd (no waiver required) (5-0)
• Closed South Cambridge LLC 4 South Cambridge St (waiver required) (5-0)
• Closed Cheese & Crackers LLC 39 Cliff Rd (waiver required) (5-0)
• Referred Chardonnay Group 54 Washington St project to Coastal Resiliency Advisory Committee (5-0)
• Approved RDA with -3 determination for 54 Arkansas Ave septic upgrade (5-0)
• Continued Maloney 15 Old North Wharf application until Dec 18 (no vote)
• Continued Sconset Beach Preservation Fund application until Dec 18 (no vote)

Agricultural Commission

The Agricultural Commission will discuss updates and possible votes regarding locally sourced animal proteins and biochar production. The body will also coordinate a public outreach strategy with the Town of Nantucket Communications Office.

• Updates on local pork production and sales via Eat Fire Farm
• Status of compost site registration exemption at 168 Hummock Pond Road
• Proposed chicken farmer training for on-farm slaughter and certification
• Deer Donation Program updates at the Boynton Lane site
• Discussion of leasing or purchasing a pyrolysis machine for biochar production

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging will meet to review the October 18, 2025 Senior Expo and conduct other official business. The meeting will be held at the trailer adjacent to the Old Fire Station and via Zoom.

• Review of Senior Expo October 18, 2025
• Meeting location: Trailer adjacent to Old Fire Station, 131 Pleasant Street
• Meeting via Zoom: ID 984 2699 0629, Passcode 051117
• Current members include Robert Kucharavy, Erin Lynch, and Mary Anne Easley

Select Board

The Select Board will hold a public hearing to decide the residential tax exemption percentage for fiscal year 2026. They will also approve minutes, warrants, and pending contracts, and consider a quitclaim deed for 77 Bartlett Road. Additional items include updates on PFAS information sessions and various departmental reports.

• Public hearing on residential tax exemption percentage (Chapter 369, Acts of 1982) for FY 2026
• Approval of November 19, 2025 minutes and payroll/treasury warrants
• Approval of pending contracts, including leases for Gooseberry Place units totaling $528,000+ and professional services agreements
• Acceptance of quitclaim deed for 77 Bartlett Road (Lot 171)
• Review of proposed amendments to the Town Film Policy

The Select Board accepted a $12,000 donation from The Salem Foundation and approved the November minutes, payroll and treasury warrants. It adopted the revised Town Film Policy with a contact‑list requirement, accepted the quitclaim deed for 77 Bartlett Road, and approved a tax rate shift that moves 170% of the burden to commercial, industrial and personal‑property classes while retaining a 25% residential exemption for FY 2026.

• Accepted $12,000 Salem Foundation donation (unanimous)
• Approved November 19 minutes, payroll warrants (Nov 23) and treasury warrants (Nov 26, Dec 3) (unanimous)
• Adopted Town Film Policy amendment with contact‑list requirement (unanimous)
• Accepted quitclaim deed for 77 Bartlett Road for sewer extension project (unanimous)
• Approved tax shift moving 170% of burden to non‑residential property and kept 25% residential exemption for FY 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved pending contracts for Dec 3, with Dr. MacNab voting against the Dodson & Finker contract (all others in favor)
• Accepted gift/donation for Department of Health and Human Services (unanimous)
• Moved to accept donation for deceased sperm whale disposal (unanimous)

Affordable Housing Trust

The Affordable Housing Trust will approve its agenda and minutes, discuss updates on lease-to-locals, the Rental Preservation Program, and a Good Landlord Tax Exemption. A guest speaker from the Nantucket Land Bank and WPI student research on adaptive reuse will be presented. The board will also discuss expanding the income‑restriction limit to 250% AMI for seasonal communities. In executive session, members will consider the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of properties at 20 Nancy Ann Lane, 14 Somerset Road, 8 White Street, map 68 parcel 56.1, and 158 Madaket Road.

• Executive session: consider purchase/lease/value of 20 Nancy Ann Lane
• Executive session: consider purchase/lease/value of 14 Somerset Road
• Executive session: consider purchase/lease/value of 8 White Street
• Lease to locals update from Placemate (discussion/action)
• Good Landlord Tax Exemption (discussion/action)

The Trust approved its meeting agenda and the minutes from the November 18 meeting. A motion authorizing $550,000 for the continuation of the Lease to Locals program was passed with unanimous support. The discussion on expanding the income‑restriction limit to 250% AMI was deferred to the December 16 meeting.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved November 18 minutes (unanimous)
• Authorized $550,000 for Lease to Locals continuation (unanimous)
• Moved income‑restriction limit discussion to Dec 16 meeting (unanimous)

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission is meeting to discuss old business regarding various property modifications and new constructions. The body will also hold discussions on policy matters including brick types, street tree classification, and demolition salvage options.

• New dwelling applications for 16 Squam Rd and 85 Vestal St
• Proposed pickleball court and step at 2 Drew Ln
• Garage and boathouse applications for 6 Fargo Way, 20 Massachusetts Ave, and 8 Massachusetts Ave
• Additions and dormer work at 5 Orange St, 8 Macy Rd, 24 Hummock Pond Rd, 4 Westmore Ln, 6 Lily St Sconset, and 28 Pine St
• Consent items for a temp walk-in cooler/fence at 19-21 Boynton Ln and basement stairs at 8 Golfview Rd

The Historic District Commission unanimously approved that stone posts may be used only as interior features at 33 Cliff Rd, rejecting street‑facing stone posts. The board also approved several other applications, including a color change for 10 Candle House Ln, dormer reductions at 8 Macy Rd, and a pickleball court at 2 Drew Ln with required supplemental screening. All motions carried unanimously.

• Approved interior stone posts only for 33 Cliff Rd (unanimous)
• Approved Quaker Gray clapboard, white trim, and fee waiver for 10 Candle House Ln (unanimous)
• Approved reduction of dormer widths at 8 Macy Rd (unanimous)
• Approved pickleball court at 2 Drew Ln with supplemental screening (unanimous)
• Approved gray/graphite trim and removal of roof walk for new dwelling at 16 Squam Rd (unanimous)
• Approved addition/dormers at 24 Hummock Pond Rd as submitted (unanimous)
• Approved basement fenestration at 7 Thurston’s Wy as submitted (unanimous)
• Approved consents for Nant Island Land Bank and Daniel Murphy (unanimous)

Harbor & Shellfish Advisory Board

The Harbor & Shellfish Advisory Board will meet to discuss the safe transfer of diesel fuel from trucks to boats. The board will also review the draft FY2025 annual report and continue discussions on Chapter 91 licensing.

• Discussion on safe transfer of diesel fuel in volume from truck to boat by commercial fishermen
• Review of draft FY2025 HSAB annual report
• Continued discussion on General Chapter 91 licensing explanation
• General Marine Department Report from Sheila Lucey
• General Natural Resources report from NRD staff

Nantucket Islands Land Bank Commission

The Nantucket Islands Land Bank Commission will review and decide on proposed golf rates and draft budgets for the 2026 season for both Sconset and Miacomet Golf Courses. It will also consider property‑management matters such as a designer services contract for 41 Jefferson Buildings and an exercise equipment proposal for Mill Hill Park. Additional agenda items include a warrant authorization for a Golf Capital funds transfer and an update on long‑range objectives.

• Review and approval of 2026 proposed golf rates for Sconset and Miacomet courses
• Draft budget reviews for Sconset Golf Course and Miacomet Golf Course for 2026
• Warrant authorization for Golf Capital funds transfer request
• Contract for designer services related to 41 Jefferson Buildings relocation
• Exercise equipment proposal for Mill Hill Park

African Meeting House Investigation Procurement Workgroup

The African Meeting House Investigation Procurement Workgroup will review its mission, protocols for accessing town records, and the schedule for the 12‑month investigation contract. Members will discuss how requests for documents should be routed through the Records Access Officer and how confidentiality and public communication will be handled. The workgroup will also consider coordination with the Select Board and other agencies.

• Review of workgroup mission, mandate, and protocols for accessing town records
• Decision that all document requests must go through the Records Access Officer (RAO)
• Confirmation of a 12‑month contract timeline (Oct 2025 – Sept 2026) and draft report procedures
• Discussion of confidentiality, redaction, and public release decisions by the Select Board and Town Counsel
• Coordination plans with the Select Board, including meeting schedules and possible briefings

Contract Review Committee, Human Services

The Contract Review Committee will review the TON Human Services Program, including operational and substance‑misuse grants. It will recommend grant awards for fiscal year 2027 and discuss a funding request for fiscal year 2028. An update on the Fairwinds meeting will also be provided.

• Deliberation on TON Human Services Program and Operational Grants & Substance Misuse Grant
• Recommendations for FY27 grant awards
• Discussion of FY28 funding request
• Update on Fairwinds meeting

The Contract Review Committee unanimously approved the FY27 Substance Misuse grant allocations totaling $175,000 across five organizations. It also unanimously approved the FY27 Human Services grant allocations covering multiple programs with a total of $... (as listed). The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Accepted agenda (unanimously)
• Approved FY27 Substance Misuse allocations: Addiction Solutions $100,000; Health Imperatives $50,000; NAMI/ASAP $25,000; New Hope $0; NCTV $0 (unanimously)
• Approved FY27 Human Services allocations: A Safe Place $60,000; Artist Association $30,000; CSBH New Hope $35,000; Elder Services $35,600; Fairwinds $42,400; Health Imperatives $85,000; In the Herd $45,000; Interfaith Council $80,000; Lighthouse School $20,000; MVCS $19,000; NCTV $10,000; NAMI $20,000; PASCON $45,000; Sherburne $10,000; Small Friends $25,000; S.T.A.R $23,000; CapeCod HealthCare VNA $20,000; Warming Place $45,000 (unanimously)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimously)

Nantucket Historical Commission

The Nantucket Historical Commission will discuss a Section 106 review for the Coast Guard Station Brant Point pier replacement. Other agenda items include a demolition appeal for 10 New Whale Street, updates on historic resource surveys, and a civil war monument repair. The meeting also features public comment, staff updates, and a recap of a real‑estate brokers workshop.

• Section 106 Review – Coast Guard Station Brant Point Pier Replacement
• 10 New Whale Street Demolition Appeal
• Historic resource surveys update (Wind Fund RFQ response – PaleoWest, LLC; Massachusetts Historical Commission FY23 funding RFQ)
• FY 2026 Massachusetts Historical Commission Survey & Planning Grant Pre‑Approval Application
• Civil War Monument repair

The commission voted to approve a letter confirming there are no adverse effects for the Coast Guard Station Brant Point pier replacement project. The motion was unanimously approved. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved letter noting no adverse effects for pier replacement (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Commission on Disability

The Nantucket Commission on Disability will discuss accessibility features of a new football stadium. The body will also review updates regarding accessible parking and facilities at various local businesses, parks, and public sites.

• Presentation by Chip Clunie on new football stadium accessibility features
• Review of accessible parking at Candle Wick Corner, Nantucket Inn, and Nantucket Hotel
• Updates on Lily Pond Park and Airport crosswalk repairs
• Letter of support for NRTA’s grant application for a Travel Trainer
• Sconset Golf Course plan to allow carts for those with disabled parking permits

The Commissioners unanimously adopted the January 2, 2025 agenda. They also unanimously approved the November 21, 2025 meeting minutes. The open session was then unanimously adjourned. No formal votes were taken on the stadium accessibility discussion.

• Adopted Jan 2 2025 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Nov 21 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned open session (unanimous)

Council for Human Services

The Council for Human Services meeting scheduled for November 20, 2025, has been cancelled. The agenda included items such as the approval of minutes from September and October 2025 and updates on grant applications for Fiscal Year 2027.

• Meeting cancelled
• Approval of minutes from 9/25/2025 & 10/23/25
• Update on Grant Applications FY 27
• Update on Needs Assessment
• Human Services Director Report

Cannabis Advisory Committee

The Nantucket Cannabis Advisory Committee will meet to discuss state legislation that would increase legal marijuana possession limits and review draft regulations on social consumption.

• Discussion of state bills to double legal marijuana possession amounts
• Review of draft regulations on social consumption
• Approval of draft minutes from September 16, 2025
• Next meeting tentatively scheduled for December 18, 2025

The Cannabis Advisory Committee approved its agenda and the draft minutes from the September 18, 2025 meeting. Both approvals were passed unanimously by roll‑call vote. The committee then adjourned the meeting at 2:00 p.m.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved September 18 draft minutes (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Capital Program Committee

The committee will discuss FY27 capital requests and out-year planning for the School and Water departments. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding PFAS projects.

• FY27 School Department requests including $20,800,000 for Track & Football Field improvements
• Proposed $85,000,000 for a New Middle School in FY32
• FY27 request of $763,000 for IT Infrastructure & Equipment
• FY27 request of $458,400 for Kitchen Equipment Replacement
• FY27 request of $55,000 for Wannacomet Truck Replacement

The Capital Program Committee approved the meeting agenda unanimously. It voted to keep the current RORI scoring method for project rankings. The Jetties playground replacement and rain garden projects were moved to FY 28. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Kept current RORI scoring method
• Moved Jetties playground replacement to FY 28
• Moved rain garden project to FY 28
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Cyrus Peirce Middle School

The CPS School Council meeting on November 20, 2025 will review the final CPS School Improvement Plan. The council will also discuss the Family Compact presented by M. Devitt, which relates to Title I funding. A parent Q&A session is scheduled, and staff are thanked for a recent pot‑luck event.

• Thank you for staff pot‑luck success on 11/4
• Review and adopt the final CPS School Improvement Plan
• Discuss the Family Compact (Title I) presented by M Devitt
• Parent Q&A session

Nantucket High School Council

The Nantucket High School Council meeting will review the school's budget for the upcoming year. It will also consider staffing plans for the 2026‑2027 school year, an Applied Learning pilot program, and updates on the December Delight and NEASC Vision of a Graduate initiatives. The meeting concludes with closing comments and questions.

• Budget Update – review of school finances
• Staffing for the 2026‑2027 school year
• Applied Learning initiative – upcoming pilot program
• December Delight Update
• NEASC Vision of a Graduate update (PD Day work)

Board of Health

The Nantucket Board of Health will conduct public hearings regarding amendments to the Hummock Pond Watershed and Wellhead Protection District regulations. The board will also review several property-specific septic and well variances.

• Public hearing: Hummock Pond Watershed Regulation amendment
• Public hearing: Wellhead Protection District Regulation amendment
• 12 Nonantum Avenue: Well setback and 1-bedroom SAS septic variances
• 13 Woodland Drive, Lot 6: Nitrogen Loading Credit discussion
• 47 New Siasconset Street: Variance from septic upgrade for new construction

The Board of Health voted 4‑0 to deny the variance request for 47 New Siasconset Street. It also approved variances for the well setback and septic system at 12 Nonantum Avenue, and approved changing monitoring of the Washington Avenue Clean‑Tech system to quarterly. The Board continued public hearings on the Hummock Pond Watershed and Wellhead Protection District regulations and endorsed a letter supporting Massachusetts bills S.585 and H.900.

• Denied variance for 47 New Siasconset St septic upgrade (4-0, Lepore abstained)
• Approved well‑setback variance for 12 Nonantum Ave (5-0)
• Approved well‑septic variance for 12 Nonantum Ave (5-0)
• Approved change to quarterly monitoring for Washington Ave Permit #31-24-IA (5-0)
• Continued Hummock Pond Watershed Regulation hearing to next meeting (5-0)
• Continued Wellhead Protection District Regulation hearing to next meeting (5-0)
• Continued discussion of 13 Woodland Drive project to next meeting (5-0)
• Endorsed letter supporting MA state bills S.585/H.900 (5-0)

Conservation Commission

The Nantucket Conservation Commission will meet to hear public comments and decide on 15 items, including Notices of Intent, Orders of Conditions, and a request to withdraw a meeting extension. The meeting will be held in-person at 131 Pleasant Street and remotely via Zoom.

• Public Hearing on 15 Notices of Intent and Orders of Conditions
• Extension request withdrawal for Madaket Land Trust at 3 Baltimore Street
• Approval of 2026 Commission meeting schedule
• Approval of October and November meeting minutes
• Monitoring and enforcement reports to be reviewed

The Conservation Commission adopted amended Orders of Conditions for the Summer House of Nantucket Realty Trust at 10 & 16 Ocean Avenue, passing the motion 4‑1 with one member recused. The commission also closed the ACK KODA and Gilbey applications, continued several other permits until Dec. 4, and approved amended conditions for other projects.

• Accepted agenda (6‑0)
• Closed ACK KODA – 42 Shimmo Pond Rd (SE48‑3932) (6‑0)
• Closed Gilbey – 54R Union St (SE48‑3939) (6‑0)
• Continued Maloney – 15 Old North Wharf application until Dec 4
• Continued Sconset Beach Preservation Fund – 59‑83 Baxter Rd until Dec 4
• Continued Robert F. Greenhill Revocable Trust – 16 Hoicks Hollow Rd until Dec 4
• Closed Ripley – 92 Washington St (SE48‑3927) (6‑0)
• Issued amended Orders of Conditions for Summer House – 10 & 16 Ocean Ave (4‑1, one opposition, one recusal)

Nantucket Housing Authority

The Nantucket Housing Authority will hold its regular meeting to approve routine items such as the agenda, payroll warrant, and October minutes. A contract worth $17,350.40 for repairing a water main break will be reviewed. The board will also discuss Massachusetts state‑aided housing program insurance for the upcoming policy period and hear reports from related committees.

• Contract for Water Main Break – $17,350.40 (Work Plan# 202054)
• Bill roll/payroll signing of warrant for November 2025
• Approval of minutes from October 29, 2025 meeting
• Discussion of Massachusetts State‑Aided Housing Programs insurance for 11/17/25‑11/17/26
• Report from CPC, AHT, Habitat for Humanity, NP & EDC committees

Tree Advisory Committee

The Nantucket Tree Advisory Committee meeting set for Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 3:00 PM was cancelled. No agenda items were discussed or decided. The meeting would have been held in the DPW Conference Room or via Zoom.

NRTA Advisory Board

The NRTA Advisory Board will vote to approve the minutes from its May 7, 2025 meeting. The board will hear public comments and an administrator report covering the Wave on Demand service, fare‑free ridership, grant updates, and supplemental funding. The meeting will conclude with any other business items.

• Approval of minutes from May 7, 2025 meeting
• Public comment period
• Administrator report on Wave on Demand service
• Administrator report on fare‑free ridership and grants
• Discussion of supplemental funding

County Commission

The County Commission will approve minutes from the October 22 meeting and authorize payroll and treasury warrants for November. The main agenda item is a request to approve and execute a complaint to recognize a 1975 order of taking and to register a subdivision plan that creates Lots 1192 and 1193 on 91 Old South Road. The meeting also includes public comment and routine announcements.

• Approval of October 22, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approval of payroll and treasury warrants for November 2025
• Approval and execution of complaint to recognize 1975 Order of Taking of Old South Road
• Registration of subdivision plan creating Lots 1192 and 1193 on 91 Old South Road

The commission unanimously approved the assent to recognize the 1975 Order of Taking of Old South Road and to register the subdivision plan for Lot 43 into Lots 1192 and 1193. They also approved the minutes from the October 22, 2025 meeting and the payroll and treasury warrants for November 2025. All approvals were passed by roll‑call vote with every member voting Yes.

• Approved minutes of October 22, 2025 (5 Yes)
• Approved payroll and treasury warrants for November 2025 (5 Yes)
• Approved Old South Road subdivision assent and registration (5 Yes)

Select Board

The Nantucket Select Board will consider approval of minutes, treasury warrants, and a slate of pending contracts covering professional services, leases, and amendments. A real‑estate request to access 48 Sparks Avenue for staff‑housing feasibility studies will also be voted on. The meeting includes public comment, announcements, and updates on solid‑waste fees and town‑sponsored warrant articles.

• Approval of pending contracts in Exhibit 1, including multiple $500,000 on‑call construction agreements with KOBO Utility, C.C. Construction, and Toscana Corporation for Public Works, Sewer, and Stormwater services
• Amendment adding $9,339 to the existing $100,000 contract with Nantucket Yard Guard, Inc. for tree clearing on Candle House Lane
• Residential lease of $58,500 with Nantucket Affordable Housing Trust for housing at 12 Honeysuckle Drive
• Consulting agreement of $35,000 with Housing BPH Investment Company, LLC for advice on the Ticcoma Green development loan and LIHTC issues
• Temporary Right of Entry and License Agreement for 48 Sparks Avenue to conduct feasibility studies for three duplexes for public‑school staff housing

The Select Board unanimously approved the minutes from the November 10 and 12 meetings, the Treasury warrants for November 19, and pending contracts listed in Exhibit 1. They also accepted the resignation of Debora Goudemond from the Council for Human Services. The board approved a Right of Entry and License Agreement for 48 Sparks Avenue to allow the Nantucket Education Trust to conduct studies for three duplexes for public‑school staff housing. The meeting was adjourned at 7:38 PM.

• Approved minutes of Nov 10 and Nov 12, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Treasury Warrants for Nov 19, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved pending contracts listed in Exhibit 1 (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Debora Goudemond from Council for Human Services (unanimous)
• Approved Right of Entry & License Agreement for 48 Sparks Avenue staff‑housing study (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:38 PM (unanimous)

Sign Advisory Council (HDC)

The Sign Advisory Council will conduct procedural business, hear public comment, and discuss sign applications for five properties. Applications include projecting signs and wall signs on Cherry Street, Oak Street, Tomahawk, and Center Street. No specific decisions or dollar amounts are listed in the agenda.

• Isaiah Tryman – 13621 1 Cherry St – projecting sign (Oceanus 55/377.1) – agent: The Sign Lady
• VTT Management – 13620 12A Oak St – wall sign (42.4.2/27) – agent: Cara Scotto
• VTT Management – 13619 12A Oak St – projecting sign (42.4.2/27) – agent: Cara Scotto
• Robert Trapanick – 13622 32 Tomahawk – wall sign entrance (69/345) – agent: Simple Signs
• Robert Trapanick – 13624 32 Tomahawk – wall sign side (69/345) – agent: Simple Signs

The Sign Advisory Council adopted its agenda and approved the October 21, 2025 minutes. It approved a 20"×32" projecting sign for 13621 1 Cherry St, two wall signs for 13622 and 13624 Tomahawk, and a projecting sign replacement at 14 Center St with a condition against future non‑compliant signage. The council voted to hold two VTT Management sign applications for revisions pending the master sign plan. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Approved October 21, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Isaiah Tryman's 20"×32" projecting sign at 13621 1 Cherry St (unanimous)
• Held VTT Management wall and projecting sign applications for further review (unanimous)
• Approved Robert Trapanick's wall signs at 13622 and 13624 Tomahawk (unanimous)
• Approved NIR Retail LLC's projecting sign replacement at 14 Center St with condition (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:38 am (unanimous)

Coastal Resilience Advisory Committee

The committee is meeting to discuss the production of a coastal resiliency film and budget requests for the Natural Resources Department for FY2027. Members will also work on a protocol for advising regulatory boards and a social media content schedule.

• Discussion of funding for a coastal resiliency film and outreach/advertising
• FY2027 capital and budget requests for the Natural Resources Department
• Approval of protocol for responding to regulatory boards on coastal resiliency
• Creation of social media content schedule for coastal resiliency
• Report on the finalized Strategic Retreat and Relocation Program contract

The committee approved a protocol for responding to regulatory board advice on coastal resiliency. The Strategic Retreat and Relocation Program contract was finalized. The December 23 meeting was cancelled. The meeting was unanimously adjourned.

• Approved protocol for responding to regulatory board advice (no vote recorded)
• Finalized Strategic Retreat and Relocation Program contract (no vote recorded)
• Cancelled December 23 meeting (no vote recorded)
• Motion to work with town as video producer withdrawn (no vote recorded)
• Unanimously adjourned meeting

Community Preservation Committee

The Nantucket Community Preservation Committee meeting scheduled for November 18, 2025 was cancelled. No agenda items were posted, and therefore no decisions or discussions will take place at this time. Residents should await a future notice for any rescheduled meeting.

Affordable Housing Trust

The Affordable Housing Trust will consider assistance for 63 Cato Lane and a grant for a Habitat for Humanity marketing campaign. The board will also discuss a potential rental preservation program and a Housing Production Plan update. Executive sessions are scheduled to discuss real property at 8 Skyline Drive and 20 Nancy Ann Lane.

• Closing Cost Assistance Program (CCAP) for 63 Cato Lane (Elvis Butler)
• Habitat for Humanity Nantucket grant request for marketing campaign
• Purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property at 8 Skyline Drive
• Purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property at 20 Nancy Ann Lane
• Discussion of Good Landlord Tax Exemption

The Affordable Housing Trust approved a pilot marketing grant for Habitat for Humanity Nantucket and authorized a modification of Elvis Butler's mortgage and promissory note. The Trust also approved the amended agenda, adopted the October 21 minutes, and accepted the proposed 2026 meeting schedule. All motions passed with unanimous or near‑unanimous votes.

• Approved amendment to agenda removing 8 Skyline Drive (all ayes)
• Approved minutes of October 21, 2025 (5 ayes, 1 abstain)
• Authorized modification of Elvis Butler mortgage, increasing loan to $15,000 and updating address (6 ayes)
• Approved pilot funding for Habitat for Humanity marketing campaign (5 ayes)
• Accepted 2026 meeting schedule as proposed (6 ayes)

Capital Program Committee

The committee is meeting to discuss FY27 capital requests and out-year planning for sewer and stormwater projects. The agenda includes a review of open items and committee reports.

• Somerset Needs Area Sewer Construction: $43,300,000 (FY27)
• Surfside Treatment Facility Upgrades Phase II supplemental funding: $9,250,000 (FY27)
• PFAS Removal and Treatment supplemental funding: $5,000,000 (FY27)
• Children's Beach Stormwater Pump Station Replacement supplemental funding: $10,060,000 (FY27)
• South Shore Road Gravity Sewer Pump Station Design/Construction: $2,000,000 (FY27)

The Capital Program Committee unanimously approved the meeting agenda and later unanimously voted to adjourn. No substantive project approvals, funding allocations, or policy decisions were made during this session.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Roads and Right of Way Committee

The Roads and Right of Way Committee will discuss transportation and encroachment issues, approve August and September minutes, and review a management plan for Sconset Bluff. The plan proposes limited access during July and August from 9 am to 5 pm, installation of turnstile gates, and deployment of community service officers. It also calls for website updates, map changes, and new signage on Front Street.

• Consider summer access restrictions for Sconset Bluff (July‑August, 9 am‑5 pm)
• Propose installation of turnstile gates at bluff entrances
• Plan to employ community service officers during peak summer hours
• Update town website and maps to highlight one entrance and remove bluff mentions
• Add proper signage on Front Street

Historic District Commission

The Nantucket Historic District Commission will meet to review 80 applications for permits, including additions, demolitions, and solar installations. The meeting will be held in person and online.

• Review of 80 permit applications for additions, demolitions, and solar installations
• Consideration of a pickle ball court at 7 Wingspread Road
• Review of a new guest house at 86 & 88 Pocomo Road
• Review of a new dwelling at 9 Hawthorn Lane
• Review of a new garage at 5 Magnolia Avenue

The commission voted unanimously to approve a large batch of historic district consents (items #1‑#70, #72, #73, #75‑#81). It also unanimously approved consents that include specific conditions. Several sign applications were approved, while two VTT Management signs were held for revisions. All motions were carried without dissent.

• Approved Consents #1‑#70, #72, #73, #75‑#81 (unanimous)
• Approved Consents with Conditions (items 1‑29) (unanimous)
• Approved projecting sign for Isaiah Tryman, 1 Cherry St (unanimous)
• Approved wall and side signs for Robert Trapanick, 32 Tomahawk St (unanimous)
• Approved projecting sign for NIR Retail, LLC, 14 Center St with restriction (unanimous)
• Held VTT Management signs at 12A Oak St for revisions
• Motion to approve the batch of consents made by Camp; motion carried unanimously
• Motion to approve consents with conditions made by Oliver; motion approved unanimously

Harbor & Shellfish Advisory Board

The Nantucket Harbor & Shellfish Advisory Board will approve its agenda and minutes from prior meetings, hear reports from the Marine and Natural Resources Departments, and discuss several items. Old business includes a proposal to increase the commercial bay scallop bushel limit from five to six bushels. New business includes a discussion of a General Chapter 91 licensing explanation for the board and an update on the Coastal Resilience Advisory Committee meetings. Public comment periods are scheduled for marine and natural resources topics and for other issues at the end of the meeting.

• Discussion on increasing commercial bay scallop bushel limit to six bushels from five
• General Chapter 91 licensing explanation for HSAB (discussion)
• Coastal Resilience Advisory Committee meetings update (discussion)
• Approval of agenda
• Approval of draft minutes for Oct. 21, June 17, and May 20, 2025

Airport Commission, Nantucket Memorial

The Nantucket Memorial Airport Commission will review and approve the agenda, draft minutes, and warrants. Commissioners will discuss pending leases and contracts, including a $6,412,445.07 change order and a contract amendment increasing the amount to $277,873.63. A public hearing on rates and charges is proposed for January 13, 2026, and a fuel revolver spending limit increase will be considered. Updates on the PFAS investigation, crew quarters project, and terminal optimization will also be presented.

• Change Order No. 6 amendment total $6,412,445.07
• Amendment increasing contract amount to $277,873.63
• Fuel Revolver Spending Limit Increase (Item 111825-03)
• Public hearing on rates and charges scheduled for Jan 13 2026 (Item 111825-01)
• PFAS Investigation Update (Item 071420-03)

Nantucket Planning & Economic Development Commission

The Nantucket Planning & Economic Development Commission will hear a guest speaker on coastal resilience, receive updates from the Transportation Program Manager on the Tom Nevers Road Multi‑Use Path design and other road improvements, and consider reports from several advisory committees. No formal decisions are listed; the agenda focuses on updates and discussion.

• Guest speaker Leah Hill, Coastal Resilience Coordinator
• Review of Tom Nevers Road Multi‑Use Path design alignment letter and response
• Status update on Milestone Road Improvements at Rotary and Nobadeer Farm Road
• Reports from Rural Policy Advisory Committee, Capital Program Committee, Affordable Housing Trust, and others
• Announcements of upcoming ADU roadshow, TPAC discussion, and MEPA consultation

The commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda. It also approved the minutes for August 25, September 29, and October 27, 2025, with a correction to Commissioner Rayport’s recorded vote. No other actions were taken on discussion items, and the meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved August‑October minutes with vote correction (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Nantucket Public School Committee

The Nantucket Public School Committee will consider several agenda items, including an early‑release day for December 23, 2025, and multiple monetary donations to school programs. The meeting also includes updates on student enrollment, the FY27 calendar, and the Vito Capizzo Stadium renovation. Public comment and presentations from community partners are scheduled before the votes.

• Vote to approve December 23 2025 as an early release day
• Vote to accept a $5,000 donation from the Nantucket Triathlon Club for the Community School Family Swim Program
• Vote to accept a $3,000 donation from Sconset Union Chapel for the Community School Summer Boost Program
• Vote to accept a $10,000 donation from the Nantucket Wine & Food Festival for the NHS Student Culinary Arts account
• Vote to approve various donations totaling $8,600, $1,350, and $1,500 to the NHS/CPS Music Department for a Disney field trip

Advisory Committee of Non-voting Taxpayers

The Advisory Committee of Non‑Voting Taxpayers will seek quorum, approve the agenda and draft minutes from the October 11 meeting, and then discuss housing issues led by Brian Sullivan and Dylan Metsch‑Ampel, including viewing a trailer for the Room for Us project. The committee will also review outcomes of the recent Special Town Meeting, report from the PR Committee, and confirm schedules for future guest speakers. Public comment and any new business may be addressed if time permits.

• Approval of agenda and draft minutes (if quorum present)
• Discussion of housing issues led by Brian Sullivan and Dylan Metsch‑Ampel
• Viewing of trailer for the Room for Us project
• Discussion of Special Town Meeting outcomes and other key issues
• Report from the PR Committee and confirmation of future guest‑speaker schedule

The committee approved the meeting agenda and the corrected minutes from the October 11, 2025 meeting, each with unanimous votes. No other policy actions were taken. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 12:04 pm.

• Agenda approved (unanimous)
• Corrected minutes from Oct 11 2025 approved (unanimous)
• Motion to adjourn passed (unanimous)

Contract Review Committee, Human Services

The Contract Review Committee will verify quorum, adopt the agenda, and accept public comments. Committee members will interview applicants for grants under the Human Services program. The meeting also allows for any new business not anticipated at least 48 hours in advance.

• Establish quorum
• Accept agenda
• Public comment period
• Interviews with grant applicants
• New business for unforeseen matters

The Contract Review Committee accepted the agenda with unanimous support. The meeting was adjourned at 12:26 pm by a unanimous vote. No other business was discussed.

• Accepted agenda (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 12:26 pm (unanimous)

Washington Street Collaborative Work Group

The Washington Street Collaborative Work Group will receive updates on the Francis Street Beach Improvement Project, including waterside design by SCAPE & Pare and stormwater modeling by Hazen, and discuss next steps. Public comment is limited to three minutes per speaker. The previously scheduled November 28 meeting was cancelled, with the next meeting set for December 12, 2025.

• Public comment limited to 3 minutes per speaker
• Update on waterside design – SCAPE & Pare
• Update on stormwater modeling progress – Hazen
• Next meeting: November 28 cancelled; December 12, 2025 at 11:00 am
• Additional questions, concerns, or future agenda items

Nantucket Water Commissioners

The Nantucket Water Commissioners will consider updates on water quality, the Oak Hollow project, wells 14 and 17, and proposed fee changes. They will also discuss the FY27 budget and any pending personnel or vendor contracts. Public comment and review of recent meeting minutes are scheduled before adjournment.

• Production, billing and rainfall reports presentation
• Water quality update from the director
• Oak Hollow project status report
• Updates on wells 14 and 17
• Discussion of fee changes and FY27 budget

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will conduct a public hearing regarding potential updates to its fee schedule. The board will also hear several requests for special permits and variances related to residential property alterations and land use.

• Public hearing on the current ZBA fee schedule and potential revisions
• Request to convert a garage to a garage apartment and add a second floor at 54R Union Street
• Request to subdivide a lot into two nonconforming lots at 25 Monohansett Road
• Request to add a second story and new foundation at 72 Baxter Road
• Request to install a 576 square foot swimming pool and spa at 6 Tautemo Way

Capital Program Committee

The committee will review and discuss capital requests for the airport for fiscal year 2027 and beyond. The agenda includes a detailed list of proposed airport projects spanning FY27 through FY36.

• FY27 Employee Housing - Townhouse Construction: $6,160,000
• FY28 Reconstruct Runway 6-24, Stub Taxiways and Airfield Lighting: $96,800,000
• FY28 Fuel Farm Expansion: $22,000,000
• FY28 T-Hangar 14-unit Complex: $14,400,000
• FY32 Rehabilitate and Strengthen Runway 15-33: $26,200,000

The Capital Program Committee approved the meeting agenda with a 4‑0 vote and later adjourned the meeting with a unanimous 5‑0 vote. No substantive project approvals or denials were recorded.

• Agenda approved (4-0 vote: Dawn Hill, Howard Matz, Caroline Baltzer, Jill Vieth)
• Meeting adjourned (5-0 vote: Pete, Christy Kickham, Liza Hatton, Dawn Hill, Caroline Baltzer)

Nantucket Intermediate School Council

The Nantucket Intermediate School Council will meet to review the minutes from the October meeting. Members will examine the updated School Improvement Plan and work on family survey questions in small groups. The council will share group findings and discuss next steps for the plan.

• Review of October meeting minutes
• Review of updated School Improvement Plan
• Work on NIS Family Survey Questions in groups
• Group share of survey work
• Discussion of next steps

Planning Board

The Planning Board will vote to adopt the Nantucket Master Plan Inventory & Assessment. The board will also hold public hearings for several properties and review various subdivision and dwelling applications.

• Vote to Adopt Nantucket Master Plan Inventory & Assessment
• Second Dwelling application: 166 Cliff Road
• Sketch Plan for potential Elder Housing: 13 Woodland Drive
• Public hearings for properties including 46 Jefferson Avenue, 4 North Water Street, and 17 Broad Street
• ANR reviews for Clay Street, 20 Liberty Street, and 298 Polpis Road

Cemetery Commission

The Nantucket Cemetery Commission will consider approvals for monument installations at Polpis Cemetery (lots I-28 and I-29) and a new monument at New North Cemetery for Sherry Craig. It will also review updates on the Monument Restoration Project at New North Cemetery and the consolidation plan for Newtown Cemetery. The meeting includes routine items such as public comments, approval of the October 8 minutes, and discussion of future cemetery projects.

• Approval of monument installation for Polpis Cemetery lots I-28 and I-29
• Approval of new monument at New North Cemetery for Sherry Craig
• Update on Monument Restoration Project at New North Cemetery
• Update on Newtown Cemetery lot consolidation and related improvements
• Public comments and approval of October 8, 2025 meeting minutes

The Cemetery Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the October 8, 2025 meeting. It also approved Kathleen Walsh’s lot application for Polpis G‑9 and postponed the monument approvals for Polpis I‑28 and I‑29 until the next meeting. The meeting was adjourned by acclamation at 3:28 pm.

• Approved October 8, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Polpis lot application (Walsh) and deferred two monument approvals (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting by acclamation at 3:28 pm

Nantucket Islands Land Bank Commission

The Nantucket Islands Land Bank Commission will meet on Nov 12, 2025 to discuss several property management proposals and approve contracts. Items include a proposal for a modular installation at 166 Hummock Pond Road and a one‑year on‑call tree trimming services contract. The commission will also review updates on agricultural management, long‑range objectives, and various leaseback agreements.

• 166 Hummock Pond Road – Approval of Contract for Modular Installation
• 41 Jefferson – Dune System Proposal
• 19 E. Creek Road – Proposal
• Milestone Road/Sheep Common – Holdgate Partners Expansion Discussion
• Award of 1‑Year Contract for On‑Call Tree Trimming Services

Select Board

The Nantucket Select Board meeting will consider routine approvals of minutes, payroll warrants for November 9, 2025, and treasury warrants for November 12, 2025. Announcements include upcoming public information sessions on PFAS and a survey for landlords about a proposed Rental Preservation Program. The agenda also provides time for public comment and any new business the chair may introduce.

• Approval of Minutes of November 5, 2025 and November 6, 2025
• Approval of Payroll Warrants for November 9, 2025
• Approval of Treasury Warrants for November 12, 2025
• Public information sessions on PFAS scheduled for November 17, 2025; December 11, 2025; and January 2026
• Rental Preservation Program survey seeking landlord feedback

The Board approved the minutes from the November 5 and 6 meetings, the payroll warrants for November 9, and the treasury warrants for November 12, all unanimously. The Board also voted to endorse the draft 2026 Select Board meeting schedule. The meeting was then adjourned at 6:48 PM.

• Approved November 5, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved November 6, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved payroll warrants for November 9, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved treasury warrants for November 12, 2025 (unanimous)
• Endorsed 2026 Select Board meeting schedule (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:48 PM (unanimous)

Select Board

The Select Board will convene on November 10, 2025, to review departmental reports and hold public hearings regarding a liquor license transfer and a new live entertainment license for a restaurant on Fairgrounds Road.

• Public hearing for liquor license transfer at 27 Fairgrounds Road
• Public hearing for new live entertainment license at 27 Fairgrounds Road
• Review of Events Permit Report by Culture and Tourism
• Review of Licensing Compliance Report

The Select Board approved the transfer of a common victualler liquor license from Nantucket Restaurant Management Corp. to Overlook Restaurant, LLC. It also approved a new live‑entertainment license for Overlook Restaurant, LLC. Both motions passed with a roll‑call vote of Yes from all five members. No public comment was received on either application.

• Approved transfer of common victualler liquor license at 27 Fairgrounds Road (unanimous)
• Approved new live entertainment license at 27 Fairgrounds Road (unanimous)

Nantucket Cultural Council

The Nantucket Cultural Council will review and vote on grant awards for FY26. Six organizations have requested a total of $21,300, and the council is proposing to award $5,700. The council will also approve the October 27, 2025 meeting minutes and consider public comments. The meeting is held via Zoom on November 10, 2025 at 4:00 pm.

• Artists Association of Nantucket – $1,000 grant
• Nantucket Comedy Festival – $1,000 grant
• Nantucket Island School of Design and the Arts – $1,000 grant
• Small Friends on Nantucket & Nantucket S.T.A.R – $1,700 total grant
• Theatre Workshop of Nantucket – $1,000 grant

Contract Review Committee, Human Services

The Contract Review Committee will meet to review operational grant applications, program grants, and a meeting with Fairwinds regarding opioid grant reporting. The meeting will be held remotely via Zoom.

• Review of Program Grants
• Review of Operational Grant Applications
• Meeting with Fairwinds regarding opioid grant reporting
• Approval of Minutes from 9/25/2025
• Review Meeting Calendar for remaining Grant reviews

The Committee accepted the meeting agenda and the minutes from 9/25/2025 unanimously. A motion to approve Fairwinds’s Q1 opioid grant invoice for $9,390.90 was also approved unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 10:44 am.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from 9/25/2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Fairwinds Q1 opioid invoice for $9,390.90 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:44 am (unanimous)

Select Board

The Nantucket Select Board will convene in open session before moving to an executive session. In executive session they will approve the minutes from the October 2, 2025 meeting, discuss strategy for collective bargaining with International Association of Firefighters Local No. 2509, and outline litigation strategy concerning South Coast Wind, Vineyard Wind, and other wind developers. They will also consider purchase, exchange, lease, or valuation of real‑property parcels on Ames Avenue and several parcels on Pleasant and Sparks Streets.

• Approve executive‑session minutes of the October 2, 2025 meeting
• Discuss collective‑bargaining strategy with IAFF Local No. 2509
• Discuss litigation strategy for Town v. South Coast Wind and threatened action against Vineyard Wind
• Consider purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property on Ames Avenue (Assessor’s Map 60.2.4, Parcel 63.2)
• Consider purchase, exchange, lease, or value of 131/135 Pleasant Street, 47 & 51 Sparks Avenue, and 109 Pleasant Street

The Select Board moved to adjourn the open meeting to executive session for five listed purposes, including approving prior executive‑session minutes, discussing collective‑bargaining strategy, litigation strategy, and real‑property negotiations. The motion was seconded and approved by roll‑call vote, with all five members voting Yes. The meeting then entered executive session.

• Adjourned to executive session for five purposes (unanimous 5‑0 vote)

Capital Program Committee

The committee will discuss FY27 capital requests from Town Administration, Finance, and Housing. The meeting includes a review of the Coastal Resilience Advisory Committee's 3rd Quarter report.

• Town Employee Housing design and construction: $7,000,000 (FY27)
• Central Municipal Building: $56,000,000 (FY31)
• New Senior Center Design & Construction: $50,000,000 (FY28-FY29)
• Intermodal Transportation Center: $30,000,000 (FY30)
• Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Review: $3,075,000 total (FY27-FY29)

The Capital Program Committee approved its agenda unanimously and then adjourned the meeting without any public comments. The committee discussed a $250,000 request for the electronic document management program and a municipal employee housing proposal, but no votes were taken on those items.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Nantucket Elementary School Council

The Nantucket Elementary School Council will convene to review and approve minutes from October 2, 2025, and discuss the School Improvement Plan (SIP) for 2025. The meeting will also address recent donation requests and concerns regarding food insecurity.

• Review and approve 10/2/25 minutes
• Review NES SIP 2025
• Address recent donation requests
• Discuss concerns for food insecurity
• Next meeting scheduled for 12/4/25

Conservation Commission

The Nantucket Conservation Commission will accept the agenda, allow public comment, and conduct a public hearing on a series of Notice of Intent items, both with and without waiver requirements. Items include development proposals at locations such as 15 Old North Wharf, 59‑83 Baxter Road, and 42 Shimmo Pond Road. The meeting will also address minutes from prior meetings, monitoring and committee reports, and enforcement actions.

• Notice of Intent – No Waiver Required: Maloney – 15 Old North Wharf (SE48-3924)
• Notice of Intent – Waiver Required: Sconset Beach Preservation Fund – 59‑83 Baxter Road (SE48-3759)
• Orders of Conditions – No Waiver Required: ACK KODA, LLC – 42 Shimmo Pond Road (SE48-3932)
• Extension Request: Madaket Land Trust – 3 Baltimore Street (SE48-3614)
• Approval of minutes for meetings on 8/21/2025, 9/4/2025, 9/18/2025, and 10/2/2025

The Conservation Commission accepted its agenda (6‑0). It closed the Peterson Trust and 17 Eat Fire Spring Road applications (6‑0 each). It continued the Maloney and ACK KODA applications pending further review. It approved the closure of the 86 PR Trust and 88 Pocomo Road projects with a unanimous 7‑0 vote.

• Accepted agenda – vote 6:0
• Closed Peterson Trust (8 Jefferson Ave) – vote 6:0
• Closed 17 Eat Fire Spring Road LLC – vote 6:0
• Continued Maloney – 15 Old North Wharf until Dec 4
• Continued ACK KODA, LLC – 42 Shimmo Pond Rd until Nov 20
• Closed 86 PR Trust (86 Pocomo Rd) and 88 Pocomo Trust (88 Pocomo Rd) – vote 7:0
• Continued Sconset Beach Preservation Fund notice – until Nov 20
• No decision on Summer House of Nantucket Realty Trust – discussion continued

Nantucket Public School Committee

The Nantucket Public School Committee meeting on November 6, 2025 will hold a workshop session to discuss the Vito Capizzo Stadium Renovation Project. The agenda also includes standard procedural items such as call to order, approval of the agenda, an announcement that the meeting is being recorded, and adjournment. No decisions are indicated; the focus is a review of the renovation project.

• Discussion/review of Vito Capizzo Stadium Renovation Project

The November 6, 2025 School Committee meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn that was approved unanimously. No votes or formal approvals were recorded on the track, field, or material proposals discussed. The meeting was otherwise a public comment and information session.

• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Community Preservation Committee

The Community Preservation Committee will review and ratify fund requisitions for a range of projects, including historic preservation, affordable housing, and open‑space initiatives. Items on the agenda include large grants for the Old Mill Phase II restoration, Sankaty Head Light preservation, and several community organizations. The committee will also confirm quorum, approve the agenda, and address any comments before adjourning.

• Restoration of the Old Mill – Phase II – $2,885,000
• Phase III preservation of Sankaty Head Light – $263,249
• Nantucket Interfaith Council affordable housing – $400,000
• Nantucket Safe Harbor for Animals – $725,000
• Nantucket Parks & Recreation Commission – $719,007.58

The committee unanimously approved a new $19,240.89 Interfaith fund requisition and allocated full funding to twelve projects, totaling about $3.97 million. The Old Mill historic preservation project received $715,000 this year, while Safe Harbor for Pets was deferred to next year. Bonding the Old Mill project was postponed until the town finance director provides detailed analysis.

• Approved $19,240.89 Interfaith fund requisition (unanimous)
• Funded Sconset Trust $263,249 fully (unanimous)
• Funded Community Service Landmark House $152,870 fully (unanimous)
• Funded Old Mill $715,000 ($570,000 regular budget + $145,000 reserves) (unanimous)
• Funded NISDA $346,755 with access and easement conditions (unanimous)
• Deferred Safe Harbor for Pets funding ($0) to next year (unanimous)
• Postponed bonding discussion for Old Mill pending finance director input (unanimous)
• Approved Affordable Housing funding $400,000 fully (unanimous)

Council on Aging

The Nantucket Council on Aging meeting will confirm a quorum, approve the agenda, and discuss two items of official business. Members will review the Senior Expo that took place on October 18, 2025, with input from co‑chairs Brenda Johnson and MaryAnne Easley. The committee will also review recent executive committee meetings. No other substantive items are listed.

• Review of Senior Expo held October 18, 2025 (co‑chairs Brenda Johnson and MaryAnne Easley)
• Review of recent executive committee meetings

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will meet to discuss an appeal involving a property on New Whale Road. The meeting will be held in person at the Community Room and via Zoom.

• HDC Appeal 10 New Whale with Select Board (HDC2025-01-11863)
• Meeting held at Community Room @ 4 Fairgrounds Road
• Remote participation available via Zoom webinar

Select Board

The Select Board will consider an appeal by the Nantucket Preservation Trust regarding the demolition of a structure at 10 New Whale Street. The board will also review several town contracts and requests for sewer permit fee waivers.

• Public hearing on appeal to demolish structure at 10 New Whale Street
• Contract for island-wide strategic retreat & relocation plan with Scape Landscape Architecture for $499,969
• Contract for Surfside WWTF PFAS assessment with CDM Smith for $277,700
• Purchase of playground equipment for Nobadeer soccer fields from O’Brien & Sons for $236,296.40
• Sewer connection permit fee waiver requests for 63R Cato Lane and 8 Toombs Court

The board accepted the agenda, postponing the Solid Waste monthly report. It approved minutes, payroll and treasury warrants, and pending contracts for November 5. The board waived sewer connection permit fees for two covenant lots and approved the regulatory agreement and restrictive covenants for the 18‑26 Sparks Avenue rental project.

• Accepted agenda; Solid Waste monthly report tabled
• Approved minutes of Oct 21 and Oct 22 meetings (unanimous)
• Approved payroll warrants for Oct 26, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved treasury warrants for Oct 29, 2025 and Nov 5, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved pending contracts for Nov 5, 2025 (unanimous)
• Waived sewer connection permit fee for 63R Cato Lane (unanimous)
• Waived sewer connection permit fee for 8 Toombs Court (unanimous)
• Approved regulatory agreement and restrictive covenants for rental project at 18‑26 Sparks Avenue (unanimous)

Harbor & Shellfish Advisory Board

The Harbor & Shellfish Advisory Board will consider increasing the commercial bay scallop bushel limit from five to six bushels. The meeting includes reports from the Marine Department (Sheila Lucey) and the Natural Resources Department. Public comment periods will address marine and natural resources issues. The agenda, minutes, and any other business will be approved.

• Discussion of commercial bay scallop bushel limit increase to six bushels
• Marine Department report presented by Sheila Lucey
• Natural Resources Department report by NRD staff
• Public comment on marine and natural resources matters
• Approval of agenda and minutes

Select Board

The Nantucket Select Board will hold a special town meeting on Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at 4:30 PM in the Mary P. Walker Auditorium, 10 Surfside Road. No specific agenda items are listed; the meeting notice complies with MGL Chapter 30A requirements. The chair, Erika Mooney, signed the posting. A quorum is required for the meeting to proceed.

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is meeting to discuss a Special Town Meeting. No other specific agenda items or motions were listed.

• Discussion regarding Special Town Meeting

Planning Board

The Planning Board will meet to discuss potential technical changes to its motions or comments for the 2025 Special Town Meeting. The meeting is scheduled to precede the start of the Special Town Meeting at 5:00 PM.

• Discussion of technical changes to Planning Board motions or comments for 2025 Special Town Meeting

Contract Review Committee, Human Services

The Contract Review Committee will meet to approve quarterly reports for Sharing Kindness and Fairwinds. The body will also review program grant applications and set a calendar for remaining reviews and applicant interviews.

• Approval of Sharing Kindness quarterly report
• Approval of Fairwinds quarterly report
• Review of program grant applications
• Scheduling of grant review deliberations and applicant interviews

The committee accepted the meeting agenda. It approved the Q1 invoice from Sharing Kindness. It voted to request that Fairwinds submit a letter about its funding loss and attend a meeting. The meeting was adjourned.

• Agenda accepted (unanimous)
• Approved Sharing Kindness Q1 invoice (unanimous)
• Requested Fairwinds submit funding loss letter and attend meeting (unanimous)
• Meeting adjourned (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The Nantucket Finance Committee meeting scheduled for October 30, 2025 at 1:00 PM was cancelled. No agenda items were presented or decided.

Select Board

The Nantucket Select Board meeting on Oct 30, 2025 is scheduled for 2:00 PM and will be conducted remotely via Zoom. The agenda lists only a “Pre‑Special Town Meeting Conference with Moderator” and contains no specific policy items. No rezoning, contracts, ordinances, or fee changes are detailed in the posted agenda.

Finance Committee

The Nantucket Finance Committee will meet remotely on October 30, 2025 at 2:00 PM. No specific agenda items have been provided, so the committee will likely discuss routine or unspecified financial matters. The meeting is subject to quorum requirements under MGL Chapter 30A.

Community Preservation Committee

The Committee will deliberate on first-round funding requests for historic preservation, affordable housing, and open space projects. The meeting includes the ratification of previous fund requisitions and the review of new project applications.

• Ratification of fund requisitions for Candle Factory ($415,778.50) and Landmark House ($97,272.00)
• Historic preservation requests including the Old Mill Phase II ($2,885,000) and Folger Block Condominium Trust exterior restoration ($711,880)
• Affordable housing request for Nantucket Interfaith Council ($400,000)
• Open space requests including Nantucket Parks & Recreation Commission ($719,007.58) and Nantucket Safe Harbor for Animals ($725,000)
• Fund requisitions for Nantucket Interfaith ($19,883.00 and $21,675.00) and Two Center Street ($17,500.00)

The agenda was approved unanimously after correcting the bus request amount to $40,000. The committee denied funding for Safe Harbor for Animals and the ice rink project, citing premature status and ineligibility. Several historic preservation applications were placed on hold pending clarification of preservation restrictions and public access. The committee also agreed to send official information requests to applicants and to hold a follow‑up meeting on Nov 6 or 7, 2025 at 9:00 AM.

• Agenda approved unanimously with $40,000 bus request correction
• Safe Harbor for Animals funding request denied
• Ice rink project funding denied as ineligible
• Historic preservation projects placed on hold pending restriction and access clarification
• Committee will send official requests for additional information to applicants
• Follow‑up meeting scheduled for Nov 6 or 7, 2025 at 9:00 AM (venue pending)

Nantucket Housing Authority

The Nantucket Housing Authority will review the FY26 USDA Rural Development and State Operating budgets. The board will also consider specific contracts for work plans and water main repairs.

• FY26 USDA Rural Development Budget and State Operating Budget for State-Aided Housing Program 4001
• Work Plan 201013 CO#2 (PCO# 10,11,112) for $45,601.49
• Water main break repairs at 6A Miacomet Rd. with Ethan Fey Landscape Inc. for $15,037.55
• 3rd Qtr. FY25 Family Housing vacated tenant balance write-off of $50.00
• NHA Annual Town Report

Coastal Resilience Advisory Committee

The Coastal Resilience Advisory Committee will approve the minutes from the August 12, 2025 meeting and discuss a protocol for responding to regulatory board requests, referencing 92 Washington St. Ext. The committee will then present and approve its third quarterly report to the Select Board and approve a press release on its 2025 priority recommendations. Additional items include planning a social‑media schedule, moving the November 25 meeting to November 18, and noting that the November 11 meeting is cancelled.

• Approve minutes from the August 12, 2025 meeting
• Discuss protocol for responding to regulatory boards (92 Washington St. Ext. NOI)
• Approve CRAC’s 3rd quarterly report to the Select Board for 2025
• Approve press release about CRAC’s 2025 priority recommendations
• Move the November 25 meeting to November 18

The committee unanimously approved the August 12, 2025 minutes and a press release about its 2025 priority recommendations. It also approved its third quarterly report to the Select Board. By consensus the November 25 meeting was rescheduled to November 18. Leah Hill was tasked with drafting advisory topics and social‑media ideas.

• Approved August 12, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved CRAC’s 3rd quarterly report to the Select Board
• Approved press release on 2025 priority recommendations (unanimous)
• Moved November 25 meeting to November 18 (consensus)
• Assigned Leah Hill to create list of advisory topics for future requests
• Assigned Leah Hill to develop coastal‑resilience social‑media content ideas

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will discuss various property modifications, including new dwellings, demolitions, and hardscaping. The body is also reviewing policies regarding house moves, demolition salvaging, and vegetation mapping.

• New hotel building at 30 N Beach St
• New dwelling at 16 Squam Rd
• New dwelling at 34A Walsh St
• Demolition and removal of dwelling and shed at 25 Prospect St
• Rooftop solar installation at 8 Isobel’s Wy

The commission approved a renewal of a Certificate of Appropriateness for 13 W Dover St unanimously. It also approved multiple proposals on 10 Marble Way, including a garage/ADU design with street‑facing doors set 30 ft back (4‑1 vote) and several new dwellings and a cottage, the latter with a condition to plant a columnar tree. Additional approvals included a generator replacement with a vegetation condition and two rooftop‑solar applications with visibility conditions.

• Approved renewal of COA for 13 W Dover St (unanimous)
• Approved 10 Marble Way garage/ADU design with street‑facing doors set 30 ft back (4‑1)
• Approved 10 Marble Way Lot 1 duplex (unanimous)
• Approved 10 Marble Way Lot 2 new dwelling (unanimous)
• Approved 10 Marble Way Lot 2 new garage (unanimous)
• Approved 10 Marble Way Lot 2 new cottage with condition to plant columnar tree (unanimous)
• Approved Verizon generator replacement with condition vegetation remain (unanimous)
• Approved rooftop solar BLDG 1 with condition to remove east‑facing panels (unanimous)

Nantucket Islands Land Bank Commission

The Nantucket Islands Land Bank Commission will review a job analysis consulting proposal as part of its regular business. It will also discuss property management items such as bamboo removal at 7 & 9 W. Sankaty Road and a litter derby proposal. Additional agenda items include updates on long‑range objectives, financial reports, and several consent items like a memorial bench request and a Comcast utility easement request.

• Job Analysis Consulting – Proposal (regular business)
• Bamboo Removal Proposal for 7 & 9 W. Sankaty Road (property management)
• Litter Derby – Proposal (property management)
• Monthly Financial Report – August (consent item)
• Comcast Utility Easement Request on Madequecham Valley Road (consent item)

Board of Health

The Nantucket Board of Health meeting on Monday, October 27, 2025 will be held in the PSF Community Room at 4 Fairgrounds Road and via Zoom. The agenda includes a public announcement, a period for public comment, and four items requesting camp variances for Nantucket Surf School, Ack Surf School, Next Level Water Sports, and Nantucket Community Sailing. The board will discuss each variance request, but no decisions are indicated in the agenda. The meeting will end with adjournment.

• Camp variance request – Nantucket Surf School
• Camp variance request – Ack Surf School
• Camp variance request – Next Level Water Sports
• Camp variance request – Nantucket Community Sailing

The Nantucket Board of Health granted three‑year health variances to the Nantucket Surf School, Ack Surf School, and Nantucket Community Sailing camp, each requiring a post‑season health department update. It also approved one‑year variances for seven requests from Next Level Water Sports Camp, with a condition that two staff hold Red Cross lifeguard certification. All motions were adopted unanimously or with unanimous affirmative votes.

• Approved three-year variance for Nantucket Surf School (4-0)
• Approved three-year variance for Ack Surf School (4-0)
• Approved one-year variances for seven requests from Next Level Water Sports Camp (5-0)
• Approved three-year variance for Nantucket Community Sailing camp (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:08 p.m. (5-0)

Nantucket Cultural Council

The Nantucket Cultural Council will approve the September 15, 2025 minutes, hear public comments, and receive an update on the NCC grant cycle. The meeting will then adjourn to an Executive Session under MGL C. 30A § 21(A) to discuss compliance with general or special law and federal grant‑in‑aid requirements. The next regular meeting is scheduled for November 10, 2025.

• Approval of September 15, 2025 meeting minutes
• Public comment period
• Update on the NCC grant cycle
• Executive Session to address grant‑in‑aid compliance per MGL C.30A §21(A)
• Scheduling of next meeting on November 10, 2025

Nantucket Planning & Economic Development Commission

The Nantucket Planning & Economic Development Commission will discuss the 2026 District Local Technical Assistance (DLTA) contract and draft regulations for seasonal communities. The meeting includes updates on enabling legislation and reports from several planning and housing committees.

• Acceptance of 2026 District Local Technical Assistance (DLTA) Contract
• Submission of comment letter to EOHLC regarding Seasonal Communities Draft Regulations
• Discussion on the re-organization of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee
• Update on NP&EDC Enabling Legislation for the 2026 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
• Reports from the Affordable Housing Trust and Harbor Plan Update Committee

The commission unanimously adopted staff recommendations to merge the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee with the Roads and Right of Way Committee into a single Transportation & Public Access Committee (TPAC) and approved its name. It also approved a $50,000 District Local Technical Assistance contract with a $5,000 local match and authorized the chair to sign a comment letter to the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities on Seasonal Communities draft regulations. All actions were approved without opposition.

• Adopt staff recommendation to combine two advisory committees into one Transportation & Public Access Committee (unanimous)
• Name the new advisory body "Transportation & Public Access Committee (TPAC)" (unanimous)
• Approve 2026 District Local Technical Assistance contract for $50,000 with $5,000 local match (unanimous)
• Authorize Chair to sign comment letter to EOHLC on Seasonal Communities Draft Regulations (unanimous, two abstentions)
• Approve meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Adjourn meeting at 6:33 PM (unanimous)

Contract Review Committee, Human Services

The Contract Review Committee will confirm a quorum, adopt the agenda, and approve minutes from previous meetings. It will examine quarterly reports and discuss the grant review process, including a calendar for interviews and deliberations. The committee will also receive an update on the community needs assessment and consider any new business items.

• Approval of minutes from 9/5/2025 and 9/12/2025
• Review and approval of quarterly reports
• Review of Substance Misuse Grant Applications
• Establish meeting calendar for grant review interviews and deliberations
• Update on community needs assessment

The Committee unanimously approved the meeting agenda and adopted corrected minutes that add Lee Tesser, remove Dorothy, and fix a date error. It approved all quarterly reports except those from Sharing Kindness and Fairwinds, requesting additional information for the latter two. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Updated minutes to add Lee Tesser, remove Dorothy, correct date (unanimous)
• Accepted all quarterly reports except Sharing Kindness and Fairwinds, with request for more information (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Washington Street Collaborative Work Group

The group will discuss the schedule, design, permitting and next steps for the Francis Street Beach Improvement Project. Public comment is limited to three minutes per speaker. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from prior sessions and sets the next meeting date.

• Francis Street Beach Improvement Project – schedule overview
• Francis Street Beach Improvement Project – design update
• Francis Street Beach Improvement Project – permitting discussion
• Approval of minutes from July 11, September 26, and October 3, 2025

Council for Human Services

The Nantucket Council for Human Services will establish quorum, accept the agenda, and approve minutes from September 11 and 12, 2025. It will receive updates on FY27 grant applications for TON Human Services and substance‑misuse programs, assign study groups, and discuss a needs assessment and the Human Services Director's report. The meeting also includes public comment, community items, new business, and scheduling the next meeting.

• Approval of minutes from 9/11/2025 & 9/12/2025
• Update on Grant Applications FY 27 for TON Human Services and Substance Misuse Grants
• Assignment for Study Groups
• Update on Needs Assessment
• Human Services Director Report

The council unanimously accepted the meeting agenda after a motion by Suzanne and a second by Amanda. The minutes from the September 11 and September 12 meetings were also approved unanimously. No new business was discussed, and the next meetings were scheduled for November 20 and December 18 at noon.

• Agenda accepted unanimously (motion by Suzanne, second by Amanda)
• Minutes from 9/11/2025 & 9/12/2025 approved unanimously (motion by Sue, seconded by all members present)

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging will meet to discuss the roles and responsibilities of the chair, vice chair, and secretary. The body will also review the October 18, 2025, Senior Expo and receive a report on Human Services from Jerico Mele.

• Discussion of chair, vice chair, and secretary roles
• Review of October 18, 2025, Senior Expo
• Human Services report by Jerico Mele

Capital Program Committee

The Capital Program Committee will review the FY27 capital request package, including vehicle replacements for the DPW fleet, park improvement projects, and solid‑waste facility upgrades. Members will consider multi‑year funding needs through FY36, such as the $41.7 million Parks and Recreation Master Plan and other large projects. The agenda also provides time for public comment and sets the date of the next meeting.

• Replacement of DPW Hook Lift Truck – $415,000 (FY27)
• Nobadeer Field artificial turf replacement – $250,000 (FY28)
• Parks and Recreation Master Plan Implementation – $41.7 million (FY28‑FY33)
• Tom Nevers Debris Removal Phase 2 – $8 million (FY27)
• Increase MRF Storage Capacity – $1 million (FY28)

The committee unanimously approved the meeting agenda. It approved advancing the second‑scale solid waste project, authorizing engineering, permitting, design and site work using remaining funds. The meeting was then adjourned after a unanimous vote.

• Approved meeting agenda (4 ayes: Peter Kaizer, Howard Matz, Christy Kickham, Jill Vieth)
• Advanced second‑scale solid waste project: proceed with engineering, permitting, design and site work using remaining appropriation
• Motion to adjourn passed (5 ayes: Peter Kaizer, Howard Matz, Caroline Baltzer, Christy Kickham, Jill Vieth)

Nantucket High School Council

The School Council will meet to discuss budget development and updates regarding cell phone pouches. The agenda also includes discussions on Homecoming Week and final exams.

• Update on cell phone pouches
• Budget development
• Homecoming Week
• Final exams

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will consider a public hearing to discuss revisions to the Town of Nantucket Wetlands Protection Regulations (Chapter 390). The agenda also includes multiple public hearings and orders of conditions for specific property developments, some requiring waivers. Minutes from previous meetings will be approved, and a certificate of compliance for 177 Polpis Road will be reviewed.

• Notice of Intent – No waiver: Maloney, 15 Old North Wharf; ACK Koda, LLC, 42 Shimmo Pond Road
• Notice of Intent – Waiver required: Sconset Bluff Preservation Fund, 59‑83 Baxter Road; The Summer House of Nantucket Realty Trust, 10 & 16 Ocean Avenue
• Orders of Conditions – No waiver: Maloney, 15 Old North Wharf; ACK Koda, LLC, 42 Shimmo Pond Road; The Pop’s Lane Holdings Trust, 3 Pops Lane
• Certificate of Compliance for Kurtz, 177 Polpis Road
• Public hearing on revision of the Town of Nantucket Wetlands Protection Regulations (Chapter 390)

The commission accepted its agenda and closed several pending notices of intent. It approved amended and drafted Orders of Conditions for Pops Lane Holdings Trust, the Nantucket Islands Land Bank projects at 2 Massasoit Bridge Road and 39‑41 Almanack Pond Road, each by a 5‑0 vote. The commission also issued a Certificate of Compliance with continuing conditions for the Kurtz project at 177 Polpis Road, also by a unanimous vote.

• Accepted agenda (5-0)
• Closed Notice of Intent for Nantucket Islands Land Bank – 2 Massasoit Bridge Road (5-0)
• Closed Notice of Intent for Nantucket Islands Land Bank – 39 & 41 Almanack Pond Road (5-0)
• Issued amended Order of Conditions for Pops Lane Holdings Trust – 3 Pops Lane (5-0)
• Issued drafted Order of Conditions for Nantucket Islands Land Bank – 2 Massasoit Bridge Road (5-0)
• Issued drafted Order of Conditions for Nantucket Islands Land Bank – 39 & 41 Almanack Pond Road (5-0)
• Issued Certificate of Compliance for Kurtz – 177 Polpis Road (5-0)

County Commission

The County Commission will discuss submitting a joint comment letter regarding seasonal community regulations. The body is also considering easement agreements for Sheep Pond Road and a parking license for Ticcoma Green apartments.

• Joint comment letter to EOHLC regarding proposed Seasonal Communities Regulations
• Fourth Amendment to Temporary Easement Agreement for Sheep Pond Road residents
• Temporary Access Easement between Nantucket Conservation Foundation and County for new road construction
• License Agreement for 32 parking spaces at Waitt Drive for Ticcoma Green Apartments
• Approval of October 2025 payroll and treasury warrants

The County Commission unanimously approved the September 17 minutes and October payroll warrants. It also approved a joint comment letter with the Nantucket Affordable Housing Trust on seasonal community regulations. Both the Fourth Amendment to the Sheep Pond Road temporary easement and a new temporary access easement were approved and authorized for execution. The Ticcoma Green parking license agreement was approved by a 3‑2 vote.

• Approved September 17 minutes and October payroll warrants (unanimous)
• Approved joint comment letter with Affordable Housing Trust (unanimous)
• Approved Fourth Amendment to Sheep Pond Road temporary easement (unanimous)
• Approved Temporary Access Agreement for Sheep Pond Road (unanimous)
• Approved Ticcoma Green parking license agreement (3-2)

Select Board

The Select Board will discuss electric vehicle charging station fee increases and a request for a temporary license agreement for building sheds at 4 Waitt Drive. The board will also receive updates on National Grid's smart meter program and the FY 2027 General Fund Budget status.

• Review of Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station fee increases
• Request for temporary license agreement for two building sheds at 4 Waitt Drive (Lot 917, Map 67)
• Update on National Grid Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI)/Smart Meter Program
• Overview of FY 2027 General Fund Budget status
• Review of Town-sponsored warrant articles for 2026 Annual Town Meeting

The Select Board unanimously approved the minutes of the October 15 meeting and the Treasury warrants for October 22. It also approved and executed a temporary license agreement for HK Ticcoma LLC to place two sheds on town property at 4 Waitt Drive. The Board voted to include a proposed home‑rule petition for the Planning & Economic Development Commission on the 2026 warrant. The monthly Town Management Report was tabled for a future meeting.

• Approved minutes of Oct 15, 2025 (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Approved Treasury warrants for Oct 22, 2025 (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Approved and executed shed license agreement for 4 Waitt Drive (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Voted to include NPEDC home‑rule petition on 2026 warrant (Yes: Hill, Dixon, Mohr; No: Fee, MacNab)
• Tabled Monthly Town Management Report to a future meeting

Nantucket Public School Committee

The Nantucket Public School Committee will hear the 2025 MCAS accountability results presented by the Assistant Superintendents. The meeting will also include brief updates on school improvement plans for each town school. No public comment period is provided during this workshop session.

• Presentation of 2025 MCAS/accountability results
• Updates on school improvement plans for Nantucket Elementary, Intermediate, Cyrus Peirce Middle, and Nantucket High schools

The Nantucket School Committee unanimously approved the meeting agenda, heard presentations of the 2025 MCAS and accountability results, and discussed school improvement updates. No policy actions or budget items were voted on. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Agenda approved unanimously
• Motion to adjourn approved unanimously

Sign Advisory Council (HDC)

The council will conduct procedural business, hear public comment, and then consider a list of sign projects submitted by property owners. Each item includes the owner, address, type of sign and the design consultant. The council will discuss enforcement matters before adjourning.

• Nantucket Boys & Girls Club – 61 Sparks Ave – wall sign and hand‑logo sign (consultant: Hollister Consulting)
• POATNE – various locations – master sign plan, DOT no‑parking signs, and 25 mph speed limit signs (agent: Bert Johnson)
• Martha Sargent – 35B Old South Road – projecting sign for ES Beauty Lounge (consultant: Evgeniya Shishkova)
• 44 Centre Holdings LLC – 44 Center Street – projecting sign for The General Store (consultant: Link 02554)
• Island Lumber Holding Co. – 1 Polpis Road – multiple wall signs for hardware, lumber, and lawn & garden (consultant: Val Oliver Design Inc)

The Sign Advisory Council approved the master sign plan, requiring signs to be removed from gates and mounted on posts, with combined messages where appropriate. It also set a standard that future neighborhood signs must be wood and painted, not metal or vinyl. Several individual sign applications were approved with specific conditions, while a few were held for revisions.

• Approved master sign plan, requiring gate removal and post mounting, combining messages where applicable (unanimous, Normand recused)
• Adopted rule that future neighborhood signs must be wood and painted, not metal or vinyl (unanimous, Normand recused)
• Approved 13430 35B Old South Road sign with condition to flip bracket orientation (unanimous)
• Approved 44 Center Street sign with thickness condition of ~1.5" ±0.25" (vote 3-1; Wolf abstained, Kuester opposed)
• Approved all Island Lumber wall signs except the “Hardware” sign, which is held for revisions (unanimous)
• Held revisions for Nantucket Boys & Girls Club wall signs at 61 Sparks Ave (unanimous)

Select Board

The Select Board is meeting to conduct its Annual Strategic Plan Retreat. No other specific business items or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Annual Strategic Plan Retreat

The Select Board reviewed the 2018 Strategic Plan and discussed changes since its adoption. Members decided to eliminate the “Healthy and Vibrant Community” focus area and fold its content into the town’s Mission Statement. They also agreed to adopt several modifications to the Housing, Transportation, Environment, and Efficient and Effective Town Operations focus areas. Further discussion on paid parking will be continued at a later meeting.

• Eliminate “Healthy and Vibrant Community” focus area and incorporate into Mission Statement
• Approve modifications to Housing focus area
• Approve modifications to Transportation focus area (paid parking discussion deferred)
• Approve modifications to Environment focus area
• Approve modifications to Efficient and Effective Town Operations focus area

Community Preservation Committee

The Community Preservation Committee meeting scheduled for October 21, 2025, has been cancelled.

Affordable Housing Trust

The Affordable Housing Trust Board will consider several items, including an announcement of the Year‑Round Deed Restriction Pilot Program and updates on state seasonal‑community regulations. The board will discuss a student research project on adaptive reuse and a housing needs assessment presentation. It will review comments on draft seasonal‑community regulations and a joint letter to the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities. Finally, the board will vote on the disposition of two trust‑owned properties located at Unit C, 8 Thirty Acres Lane and 14 Somerset Road.

• Announcement of the Year‑Round Deed Restriction Pilot Program offering financial incentives for year‑round housing
• Public comment period (through Oct 31, 2025) for the draft Seasonal Communities Regulations (760 CMR 76)
• Joint Committee on Housing accepting written testimony on bills H.4411, S.967, H.4410, and S.966 through Dec 5, 2025
• Vote to approve disposition of Property Unit C, 8 Thirty Acres Lane and issue an RFP for its sale
• Vote to approve disposition of Property at 14 Somerset Road and issue an RFP for its sale

The Affordable Housing Trust approved a joint letter to the Nantucket Planning and Economic Development Commission and authorized the Chair to sign it. The Trust also voted to declare the property at Unit C, 8 Thirty Acres Lane and the property at 14 Somerset Lane surplus and to issue Requests for Proposals for their disposition. Both property disposition motions passed unanimously. The meeting then moved into executive session.

• Approved amended agenda moving item 7 up (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of October 14, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved joint letter to NP&EDC and authorized Chair to sign (unanimous)
• Declared Unit C, 8 Thirty Acres Lane surplus and authorized RFP for its disposition (unanimous)
• Declared 14 Somerset Lane surplus and authorized RFP for its disposition (unanimous)
• Moved to executive session, closing open session (unanimous)

Capital Program Committee

The Capital Program Committee will review the FY27 capital requests for sewer and stormwater projects. The agenda lists a total FY27 request of $74,409,900 across multiple high‑ and medium‑priority items. The meeting will also cover out‑year budgeting and the committee's meeting schedule.

• Surfside WWTF Membrane Replacement – $3,600,000 (high priority)
• Somerset Needs Area Sewer construction – $43,300,000 (high priority)
• PFAS Removal and Treatment (supplemental funding) – $5,000,000 (high priority)
• Children's Beach Stormwater Pump Station Replacement – $10,060,000 (high priority)
• Island-wide Phase II Stormwater Improvements – $2,350,000 (medium priority)

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will review and vote on a series of consent applications for alterations such as roof replacements, solar installations, and fence placements. It will consider motions to approve several signage plans, including wall signs for the Boys & Girls Club and Island Lumber. Additional new business items include a demolition request on Prospect Street and a new dwelling addition on Goldfinch Drive. The meeting also includes a Q&A session with the preservation planner.

• Consent for rooftop solar at 4B Goldfinch Dr (Leonildo Cavaler)
• Consent with conditions for fence placement on 5A Waitt Dr (Habitat Nantucket)
• Motion to approve wall signage for Nantucket Boys & Girls Club at 61 Sparks Ave
• Consent for window replacement at 13499 25 Medouie Creek (John Richard Trustee)
• New business demolition request for 25 Prospect St (Matt Mulcahy)

The commission unanimously approved 30 routine consent applications and an additional consent, bringing the total to 31 approved items. All sign proposals listed were approved unanimously. The Beach Bucket hard‑scaping project was held for revisions, and the Nina Ross clapboard color change was approved with a matte White Dove finish.

• Approved Consents #1-30 unanimously (3-0)
• Approved Consent #31 unanimously (3-0)
• Approved all listed sign proposals unanimously (4-0)
• Held Beach Bucket hard‑scaping proposal for revisions unanimously
• Approved Nina Ross clapboard color change with matte White Dove finish unanimously

Roads and Right of Way Committee

The Roads and Right of Way Committee will consider approving the July 15 minutes and review the status of the August and September minutes. It will also receive updates on committee reorganization, advisory roles for transportation, real estate, and public works, and discuss old business items such as the Sconset Bluff Footpath and Harbor Plan report. New business and any additional items will be addressed before adjournment.

• Approval of July 15 minutes; status of August and September minutes
• Status of Committee Reorganization
• Advisory role updates: Transportation, Real Estate (encroachment), Public Works
• Old Business – ‘Sconset Bluff Footpath
• Old Business – Harbor Plan Report Status

Harbor & Shellfish Advisory Board

The Harbor & Shellfish Advisory Board will discuss increasing the commercial bay scallop bushel limit and identifying viable areas for intertidal oyster farming. The board will also address dredge weight and enforcement for the 2025/2026 commercial bay scallop season.

• Discussion on increasing commercial bay scallop bushel limit from five to six bushels starting Nov. 3, 2025
• Discussion on locating and surveying harbor bottom areas for intertidal oyster farming
• Discussion on bay scallop dredge weight and enforcement for the 2025/2026 season

Planning Board

The Nantucket Planning Board will discuss a draft Seasonal Communities regulation and a comment letter to the EOHLC. It will consider second‑dwelling applications for 12 Baltimore Street and 7 Milestone Crossing, as well as several Agricultural & Natural Resource (ANR) requests. The board will also hold public hearings on a range of development proposals with action deadlines extending into early 2026. Discussion of concepts for 2026 Annual Town Meeting warrant articles is also on the agenda.

• Seasonal Communities Draft Regulations – comment letter to EOHLC
• Second Dwellings: Starboard & Port LLC – 12 Baltimore Street; Chris Raith – 7 Milestone Crossing
• ANR applications: John D. Manera – 15 Morey Lane; 60 Burnell Street, LLC – 60 Burnell Street
• Public Hearing: Nantucket Cottage Hospital – 16 & 18 Vesper Lane (action deadline 12‑07‑2025)
• Concepts for Warrant Articles for the 2026 Annual Town Meeting (discussion)

Nantucket Cultural Council

The Nantucket Cultural Council meeting scheduled for October 20, 2025, has been cancelled. The agenda was originally posted on October 16, 2025, and the meeting was to be held remotely via Zoom.

• Cancelled meeting
• Remote participation via Zoom
• Original posting date: October 16, 2025

Nantucket Historical Commission

The Nantucket Historical Commission will hold a Special Town Meeting to review Articles 1 and 2. The agenda also includes updates on historic resource surveys, a pre‑approval discussion for a FY 2026 Massachusetts Historical Commission grant, and a civil war monument repair. Public comment, staff updates, and upcoming training workshops are also scheduled.

• Special Town Meeting: Review and Discussion of Articles 1 & 2
• Historic resource surveys update – Wind Fund RFQ response (PaleoWest, LLC) and Massachusetts Historical Commission funding RFQ
• FY 2026 Massachusetts Historical Commission Survey & Planning Grant pre‑approval discussion (deadline Nov 19, 2025)
• Civil War Monument repair
• Approval of minutes from the September 19, 2025 meeting

The commission voted unanimously to take no action on Special Town Meeting articles 1 and 2, effectively not endorsing them. It also unanimously approved staff to move forward with a pre‑approval for the FY 2026 Massachusetts Historical Commission Survey & Planning Grant to fund a preservation plan. The minutes from the September 19, 2025 meeting were approved, and the meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Declined to endorse Special Town Meeting STR articles 1 & 2 (unanimous vote to take no action)
• Approved pre‑approval for FY 2026 Massachusetts Historical Commission Survey & Planning Grant preservation plan (unanimous)
• Approved September 19, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Nantucket Water Commissioners

The commission will review production, billing and rainfall reports and receive updates on water quality, the Oak Hollow system and Well 14. It will consider fee changes for 1 ½‑inch and 2‑inch meters and discuss any personnel or vendor contracts. Public comment and routine agenda items are also scheduled.

• Production, billing and rainfall reports
• Fees for 1 ½‑inch and 2‑inch meters
• Discussion of personnel or vendor contracts

Community Preservation Committee

The Community Preservation Committee will consider a series of funding applications ranging from $94 K to $2.9 M. Items include grants for open‑space projects, historic preservation projects, and affordable‑housing initiatives. Each presenter will request specific dollar amounts for their respective programs.

• Restoration of the Old Mill – Phase II, $2,885,000 (Nantucket Historical Association)
• Hadwen & Barney Oil and Candle Factory preservation, $358,224.52
• Nantucket Ice Community Rink grant, $285,500
• Nantucket Interfaith Council affordable‑housing project, $400,000
• Mass Audubon Nantucket Sanctuaries grant, $162,739

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hear a request to stay a July 14, 2025 violation order for storage containers at 9 Hinsdale Road while the owner works toward compliance. It will also consider a withdrawal request and a special‑permit modification for a dwelling at 72 Baxter Road. The board will discuss possible updates to its fee schedule and set the date for its next regular meeting.

• Stay request for violation order at 9 Hinsdale Road (RC‑2 zoning)
• Withdrawal without prejudice and special‑permit height change at 72 Baxter Road (SR‑20 zoning)
• Discussion of potential revisions to the ZBA fee schedule
• Scheduling of the next ZBA regular meeting on November 13, 2025

Capital Program Committee

The committee is meeting to discuss FY27 capital requests and out-year planning for DPW Transportation and Facilities. The discussion covers a multi-year capital improvement plan spanning FY27 through FY36.

• New DPW Facility construction: $80,000,000 (FY27)
• Madaket Road Raising and Bridge/Culvert Conversion: $40,000,000 (FY30)
• Sidewalk Improvement Plan (SBSP): $6,430,000 total
• Multi-Use Path Maintenance (SBSP): $8,140,000 total
• Washington Street Parking Lot Reconstruction: $2,000,000 (FY27)

The Capital Program Committee unanimously approved the meeting agenda. No votes were recorded on any project funding or approvals. The committee discussed several capital projects, including a $700,000 beach building renovation and a new DPW facility, but took no formal action. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved agenda (unanimous roll call: 5 ayes)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous roll call: 5 ayes)

Cyrus Peirce Middle School

The Cyrus Peirce Middle School Council will meet to discuss updates regarding e-bikes and YONDR pouches. The council will also work on the development of the SY26 CPS School Improvement Plan.

• E-Bike Update
• YONDR Pouch Update
• Development of the SY26 CPS School Improvement Plan

Nantucket Intermediate School Council

The council will meet to elect a secretary and co-chair and receive overviews of the School Council and Title Grants. Members will review the NIS School Improvement Plan and a family survey focus initiative.

• Election of secretary and co-chair
• Title Grants overview by Assistant Superintendent Devitt
• NIS School Improvement Plan review
• Family Survey focus initiative
• Scheduling of meeting dates for the year

Board of Health

The Nantucket Board of Health will consider several public health and infrastructure items, including approving the minutes from September meetings. Topics include a PFAS beach‑sampling update, a Betterment Loan release for 41 Friendship Lane, and multiple septic and well variances. The board will also discuss endorsement of state drinking‑water legislation and draft watershed regulation amendments.

• PFAS Beach sampling update – ERG
• 41 Friendship Lane – Release of Betterment Loan
• 29 Macys Lane – Septic loan request and sewer connection
• 54 Arkansas Ave – DWCP variance
• 12 Nonantum Avenue – Well setback variance

The Board approved a $24,185 septic loan for the property at 29 Macy's Lane. It also released the betterment loan lien on the Friendship Lane property after full payment. Several DWCP variances were accepted and multiple items were continued to the November meeting.

• Approved $24,185 septic loan for 29 Macy's Lane (4-0)
• Released betterment loan lien on Friendship Lane property (4-0)
• Accepted DWCP variance for 54 Arkansas Ave (4-0)
• Approved DWCP variance for 26 Arkansas Ave (4-0)
• Continued well‑setback variance for 12 Nonantum Ave until November (4-0)
• Continued septic variance for 12 Nonantum Ave until November (4-0)
• Continued 13 Woodland Dr, Lot 6 discussion until November (4-0)
• Granted 90‑day continuation for 49 Polpis Rd sewer‑connection requirement (4-0)

Planning Board

The Nantucket Planning Board will discuss draft regulations for Seasonal Communities and prepare a comment letter to the EOHLC. It will consider two zoning bylaw amendment articles that add definitions and use‑chart entries for Long Term Rentals and Short‑Term Rentals, and set limits on short‑term rentals. The board will also address scheduling of upcoming regular meetings and the Special Town Meeting. All items are listed on the agenda for the October 16, 2025 meeting.

• Review Seasonal Communities Draft Regulations and draft comment letter to EOHLC
• Article 1: Zoning Bylaw amendment adding Long Term Rental (LTR) and Short‑Term Rental (STR) definitions and updating the Use Chart
• Article 2: Zoning and General Bylaw amendment defining Hosted Stay, Operator, Owner, Short‑Term Rental, modifying Accessory Uses, updating the Use Chart, and setting rental day limits and seasonal restrictions
• Schedule Planning Board regular meeting on Oct 20, 2025 (hybrid) and Nov 13, 2025 (hybrid)
• Note Special Town Meeting on Nov 4, 2025 at 4:00 PM

Conservation Commission

The Nantucket Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on several Notice of Intent applications, including both waiver‑required and no‑waiver cases. Items include orders of conditions and amended orders of conditions for properties such as 100R Wauwinet Road, Hulbert Avenue, and 7 Lauretta Lane. The commission will also approve minutes from previous meetings and consider a certificate of compliance for 4 Mariner Way.

• Notice of Intent – No Waiver Required for properties like 15 Old North Wharf and 69 Hulbert Avenue
• Notice of Intent – Waiver Required (pre‑January 1) for 59‑83 Baxter Road and 10 & 16 Ocean Avenue
• Amended Orders of Conditions – No Waiver Required for 7 Lauretta Lane
• Certificate of Compliance for Doherty ACK LLC – 4 Mariner Way
• Approval of minutes from 06/26/2025, 07/10/2025, 07/24/2025, 08/07/2025

The Conservation Commission accepted its agenda unanimously. It then voted 6‑0 to close the Hulbert Avenue Legacy Realty Trust (69 Hulbert Avenue, SE48‑3928) and the Hulbert Avenue Real Estate Trust (9 Hulbert Avenue, SE48‑3929) applications. A separate 6‑0 vote closed the 100R Wauwinet Trust (100R Wauwinet Road, SE48‑3930) application. All other items were continued for further review.

• Accepted agenda (vote 6‑0)
• Closed Hulbert Avenue Legacy Realty Trust – 69 Hulbert Ave (SE48‑3928) (vote 6‑0)
• Closed Hulbert Avenue Real Estate Trust – 9 Hulbert Ave (SE48‑3929) (vote 6‑0)
• Closed 100R Wauwinet Trust – 100R Wauwinet Rd (SE48‑3930) (vote 6‑0)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Nantucket Parks and Recreation Commission will first approve the meeting agenda and the minutes from the September 18, 2025 session. It will then open a public comment period covering a Turkey Plunge event, a Lavender Farm Wellness yoga class scheduled for October 28, and the Nobadeer Playground. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• Approval of agenda for October 16, 2025
• Approval of minutes from September 18, 2025
• Public comment on Nantucket Atheneum Turkey Plunge
• Public comment on Lavender Farm Wellness yoga class (10/28)
• Public comment on Nobadeer Playground

Harbor Plan Update Committee

The committee is meeting to review outstanding comments on the draft harbor plan. Members will discuss the upcoming schedule and the process for finalizing the draft plan for distribution to the CZM.

• Discussion of outstanding comments on draft plan
• Finalization of draft plan
• Distribution of plan to CZM

Tree Advisory Committee

The Tree Advisory Committee will hold a tree removal hearing at 2:30 PM, followed by its regular meeting at 3:00 PM. The agenda includes updates on the 43 Union St. building department case, discussion of tree removals for the proposed Tom Nevers Rd. bike path, and updates on specific trees at 7 Pleasant St., W. Creek Rd., and 25 Hussey St. New business items cover the Main St. Nantucket Project and the 250th Anniversary Liberty Tree Project.

• Tree removal hearing for the proposed Tom Nevers Rd. bike path
• Update on 43 Union St. building department case
• Discussion of sugar maples at 7 Pleasant St. and elms at W. Creek Rd.
• Update on town‑owned elm at 25 Hussey St.
• New business: Main St. Nantucket Project and 250th Anniversary Liberty Tree Project

Select Board

The Select Board will meet to approve payroll and treasury warrants, review pending contracts, and receive updates on transportation and PFAS programs. The board will also consider a historic preservation restriction for a property at 10 Sherburne Turnpike.

• Professional Services Agreement with Victor Brandon Corp. for FY26 annual road work up to $2,500,000
• Professional Services Agreement with Niezgoda & Murray Excavating for $1,236,000 to replace clarifier mechanisms at Sconset WWTF
• Professional Services Agreement with Option Technologies for $266,053 for electronic handheld voting devices
• Professional Services Agreement with CDM Smith for $418,000 for a PFAS destruction processes pilot planning study
• Request for approval of historic preservation restriction for 10 Sherburne Turnpike

The Select Board approved the agenda and unanimously approved October 8 meeting minutes, payroll and treasury warrants, and pending contracts. It also unanimously approved a historic preservation restriction for the property at 10 Sherburne Turnpike. The Board endorsed proceeding with both Application 1 and Application 2 for the Baxter Road alternative access project. No new business was taken.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved October 8, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Approved payroll warrants for Oct 12, 2025 (4-0)
• Approved treasury warrants for Oct 15, 2025 (4-0)
• Approved pending contracts (4-0)
• Approved historic preservation restriction for 10 Sherburne Turnpike (4-0)
• Endorsed Baxter Road Application 1 and Application 2 (4-0)
• No new business taken

Visitor Services Advisory Committee

The Visitor Services Advisory Committee will welcome members, accept public comment, and vote to approve the minutes from the June 12th meeting. The agenda includes a conversation with Meg Jarrett, Director of the Massachusetts Film Office, followed by reports from the Committee Director, Visitor Services Coordinator, and Cultural Affairs and Event Coordinator.

• Approval of June 12th Minutes
• Conversation with Meg Jarrett, Director, Massachusetts Film Office
• Director’s Report
• Visitor Services Coordinator’s Report
• Cultural Affairs and Event Coordinator’s Report

The Visitor Services Advisory Committee approved the minutes from the June 12, 2025 meeting with a unanimous 6‑0 vote. No other motions were adopted; the remaining agenda items were reports and discussions about visitor statistics, film activity, and upcoming events.

• Approved June 12 meeting minutes (6-0)

Coastal Resilience Advisory Committee

The Coastal Resilience Advisory Committee will examine the design of the project at 92 Washington Street and consider changes to improve coastal resiliency. The committee will also discuss re‑prioritizing recommendations from the prior year's Coastal Resilience Plan and plan outreach ideas, including a video and social‑media schedule. The meeting includes public comment, approval of minutes, and reports from related boards.

• Review design for 92 Washington Street for consistency with the Town’s Coastal Resilience Plan
• Discuss re‑prioritizing Coastal Resilience Plan recommendations from last year
• Develop outreach ideas, including finalizing a video purpose and social‑media schedule
• Receive reports from Planning Board, Conservation Commission, Harbor and Shellfish Advisory Board, Select Board, and others
• Set next meeting date for October 28, 2025, via Zoom

The committee voted unanimously to adopt the priority list for the Coastal Resilience Plan recommendations. Tim Braine was assigned to bring questions to the Conservation Commission and compile them with Leah Hill. Staff were directed to obtain cost estimates for a proposed outreach video and explore bidding options. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Adopted priority list for CRP recommendations (unanimous vote)
• Tim Braine will bring questions to the Conservation Commission and compile them with Leah Hill
• Tasked staff to obtain cost range for outreach video and consider a bid process
• Recorded that there were no minutes to approve
• Voted unanimously to adjourn the meeting

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging Senior Expo 2025 Planning Committee will meet to organize the Senior Expo 2025. The event is scheduled for Saturday, October 18, 2025, at Nantucket High School.

• Planning for Senior Expo 2025 at Nantucket High School

Affordable Housing Trust

The Affordable Housing Trust will approve the meeting agenda and prior minutes, announce the new Year‑Round Deed Restriction Pilot Program, and review and endorse comments on the Massachusetts Seasonal Communities Regulations. The board will also discuss coordination of testimony on housing legislation (H.441, S.967, H.4410, S.966) and provide an update on the Habitat for Humanity Nantucket Waitt Drive project. An executive session will consider a possible real‑property transaction involving Sparks Avenue and related parcels.

• Launch of Year‑Round Deed Restriction Pilot Program with applications now open
• Public comment period for Massachusetts Seasonal Communities Regulations (760 CMR 76) through Oct 31, 2025
• Coordination of oral and written testimony for housing bills H.441 & S.967 and H.4410 & S.966
• Update and discussion of Habitat for Humanity Nantucket Waitt Drive project
• Executive session to consider purchase, exchange, lease, or valuation of real property at 18, 18A, 20, 22, 24, 26 and Sparks Avenue

The Trust approved its agenda and the minutes from September 5, 15 and 30, 2025. The agenda motion passed with unanimous ayes. The minutes motion passed with four ayes and one abstention (Penny Dey). A motion to close the open session and move to executive session was approved unanimously.

• Approved agenda (unanimous ayes)
• Approved September 5, 15, 30, 2025 minutes (4 ayes, 1 abstain)
• Closed open session and moved to executive session (unanimous ayes)

Capital Program Committee

The Capital Program Committee meeting scheduled for October 14, 2025 was cancelled. No items were presented for discussion or decision. No further action is required from residents.

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission is meeting to discuss old business regarding various property modifications. The body will review applications for construction, renovations, and solar installations. The meeting also includes a discussion on brick types, vegetation mapping, and demolition policies.

• New dwelling, garage/guest house, pool house, pool, and shed re-site at 115 Cliff Rd
• Rooftop solar applications at 41 Macy’s Ln and 65 Polpis Rd
• Addition and fenestration at 6 Lily St (Sconset)
• Fenestration and foundation replacement at 28 Pine St
• Shed and driveway revisions at 22 Coffin St

The Nantucket Historic District Commission approved several applications, including a driveway revision and shed at 22 Coffin St, rear‑roof solar panels at 41 Macy’s Ln, a retaining wall with conditions at 42 Chuck Hollow, and a deer fence with conditions at 10 Maxey Pond Rd. It also held the 6 Lily St addition, the 28 Pine St renovation, and multiple projects on 115 Cliff Rd for further revisions. All approvals and holds were recorded with the indicated vote counts.

• Approved driveway revision at 13163 22 Coffin St (3-2)
• Approved shed at 13164 22 Coffin St (4-1)
• Approved rear‑roof solar panels only at 41 Macy’s Ln (unanimous)
• Held 6 Lily St addition for revisions (unanimous)
• Held 28 Pine St renovation for revisions (unanimous)
• Approved retaining wall at 42 Chuck Hollow with height and screening conditions (4-1)
• Approved deer fence at 10 Maxey Pond Rd with setback and screening conditions (unanimous)
• Approved rear‑roof solar panels at 65 Polpis Rd, front‑roof conditional on driveway move (unanimous)

Nantucket Islands Land Bank Commission

The Nantucket Islands Land Bank Commission will consider several updates and proposals. The primary decision is to authorize execution of a contract for the Owner’s Project Manager services for the 41 Jefferson Buildings relocation. Additional items include an update on deer processing units, a bamboo removal proposal for 7 & 9 W. Sankaty Road, and updates on website upgrades and long‑range objectives. The meeting also includes routine consent items such as cash disbursement warrants and a town request for groundwater mapping.

• Authorization to execute contract for Owner’s Project Manager services for 41 Jefferson Buildings relocation
• Bamboo removal proposal for 7 & 9 W. Sankaty Road (Field of Dreams)
• Update on Deer Processing Units (agricultural management)
• Website upgrades update
• Reschedule first November meeting due to federal holiday

Airport Commission, Nantucket Memorial

The Nantucket Memorial Airport Commission will review the FY27 final operating budget and capital project requests. The body will also discuss pending leases and contracts, including projects for crew quarters and terminal optimization.

• Kobo Utility Construction Corp contract for $1,588,090.00 (Capital)
• S.W. Cole Engineering contract for $42,787.86 (Capital)
• World Fuel Services, Inc contracts for $30,000.00 (Capital) and $154,375.17 (Operating)
• Discussion of FY27 Final Operating Budget and Capital Project Request
• PFAS Investigation update and Crew Quarters Project discussions

The commission ratified the September and October warrants by unanimous vote. It then approved four contracts and a license agreement: a one‑year foam‑tank drain contract with Clean Harbors ($154,375.17), a two‑year apron flood‑lighting contract with Kobo Utility ($1,588,090.00), a three‑year baggage‑belt maintenance contract with Five Star Airport Alliance ($42,787.86), and a monthly employee‑housing license for Warren Smith ($2,500). The pending S.W. Cole contract was placed on hold by unanimous consent.

• Ratified 09/10/25, 09/24/25, and 10/08/25 warrants (unanimous)
• Approved Clean Harbors foam‑tank drain contract (unanimous)
• Approved Kobo Utility apron flood‑lighting contract (unanimous)
• Approved Five Star Airport Alliance baggage‑belt maintenance contract (unanimous)
• Approved employee‑housing license agreement for Warren Smith (unanimous)
• Postponed S.W. Cole pending contract until next meeting (unanimous)

Advisory Committee of Non-voting Taxpayers

The Advisory Committee of Non‑Voting Taxpayers will confirm quorum, approve the agenda and draft minutes, and receive updates from the Town Council Study Committee. The committee will review a survey of island homeowners and discuss its stance on the STM 2025 Warrant, including financial concerns if zoning does not allow short‑term rentals. Additional items include a report from the PR Committee, scheduling future guest speakers, and public comment.

• Approval of agenda and September 13 draft minutes (if quorum present)
• Discussion of ACNVT positioning on the STM 2025 Warrant and tax impact of short‑term rental zoning
• Review of the Our Island Home Survey
• Report from the PR Committee
• Confirmation of future guest‑speaker schedule

The advisory committee approved the meeting agenda and the corrected September 13 minutes, both unanimously. Members voted 11‑0 to support Article 1 on short‑term rentals and to recommend against Article 2. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved corrected September 13 minutes (unanimous)
• Supported Article 1 on short‑term rentals (11‑0)
• Recommended against Article 2 on short‑term rentals (11‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will hold a public hearing on the 2025 Special Town Meeting warrant articles and consider adopting motions on those articles. The meeting also includes routine business such as approving the agenda, allowing public comment, and setting the date for the next meeting. Additional items may be addressed under other business before adjournment.

• Public hearing on Special Town Meeting 2025 warrant articles; adoption of motions on articles
• Approval of agenda
• Public comment period
• Scheduling next meeting for Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 1:00 PM (remote)
• Other business

Planning Board

The Nantucket Planning Board will discuss two zoning bylaw amendment articles proposed for the 2025 Special Town Meeting. Article 1 seeks to add definitions for Long‑Term Rental (LTR) and Short‑Term Rental (STR) and update the Use Chart accordingly. Article 2 proposes additional definitions, use‑chart changes, and limits on the number of rental days and total rentals. The board will also announce upcoming meeting dates.

• Article 1 – Zoning Bylaw Amendment: add LTR and STR definitions; modify Section 139‑2 and Section 139‑7A Use Chart
• Article 2 – Zoning Bylaw and General Bylaw Amendment: add definitions for Hosted Stay, Operator, Owner, STR; update Use Chart and impose rental day and total rental limits
• Planning Board Special Meeting – Thursday, October 16, 2025, 4:00 PM (remote only)
• Planning Board Regular Meeting – Monday, October 20, 2025, 4:00 PM (hybrid)
• Special Town Meeting – Tuesday, November 4, 2025, 4:00 PM

Cemetery Commission

The Nantucket Cemetery Commission will meet to approve minutes and lot sales. The body will discuss updates on fencing, monument restoration, and the legal status of Newtown Cemetery.

• Split rail fencing updates at Polpis and Historic Coloured Cemeteries
• Monument Restoration Project update for Newtown and New North cemeteries
• Legal status update for Newtown Cemetery
• Update on Historic Coloured Cemetery video and public showing
• Corner markers and new map for Polpis Cemetery

The Cemetery Commission unanimously approved the September 10, 2025 minutes. No lot sale applications were received, so no approvals were needed. Commissioners assigned several action items, including meeting for fence installation and ordering corner markers. An agenda item was added for the November meeting to review a monument proposal for Absalom Boston and his wife.

• Approved September 10, 2025 minutes (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Assigned Allen Reinhard to meet with Ray Sylvia or Nic Duarte at Polpis Cemetery for fence directions
• Assigned Charlie Polachi to order corner markers for Polpis Cemetery installation with Scott McIver
• Assigned Allen Reinhard to investigate construction activity on Wyers Way adjacent to Old North Cemetery
• Planned public video showing of Historic Coloured Cemetery at Dreamland Theater on Oct 19
• Scheduled release of invitations for bids for New North Cemetery on Oct 14
• Agreed to place review and approval of a monument to Absalom Boston and his wife on the November 12 agenda
• No lot sale applications received; no approvals required

Town Council Study Committee

The Town Council Study Committee will examine a draft report intended for the Select Board. Members will discuss any next steps and consider scheduling additional meetings. Public comments are also scheduled before adjournment.

• Review draft report to Select Board
• Discuss next steps and possible additional meetings
• Public comment period

Select Board

The Select Board will discuss a quitclaim deed for land off Milestone Road and a request to submit a Housing Production Plan for Chapter 40B Safe Harbor. The meeting also includes updates on public restroom renovations and the Harbor Master Building project.

• Request to accept quitclaim deed for land off Milestone Road (Lot 1006) from the U.S. Coast Guard
• Housing Office request to submit Housing Production Plan certification for Chapter 40B Safe Harbor
• Review of Town of Nantucket Encroachment Policy
• Procurement updates on Public Restrooms Renovation and Harbor Master Building projects
• Approval of Treasury Warrants for October 8, 2025

The board unanimously approved Treasury warrants for October 8, 2025 and accepted gifts for the Fire Department and Health & Human Services. It authorized the Housing Office to submit a Chapter 40B certification request to the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities. The board also accepted a quitclaim deed transferring land off Milestone Road from the U.S. Coast Guard to the town, endorsed the existing encroachment policy, and endorsed procurement Option 3 for public restroom renovations. The meeting was adjourned at 6:55 PM.

• Approved Treasury Warrants for October 8, 2025 (unanimously Yes)
• Accepted Fire Department and Health & Human Services gifts (unanimously Yes)
• Authorized submission of Housing Production Plan certification request to EOHLC (unanimously Yes)
• Accepted quitclaim deed from U.S. Coast Guard for land off Milestone Road (unanimously Yes)
• Endorsed existing encroachment policy (unanimously Yes)
• Endorsed procurement Option 3 for public restroom renovations (unanimously Yes)
• Approved minutes and warrants for prior dates (unanimously Yes)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:55 PM (unanimously Yes)

Nantucket Public School Committee

The Nantucket Public School Committee will meet to discuss student enrollment, MCAS results, and school resource officer updates. The body is scheduled to vote on approving donations to the high school and the nursing program, as well as ratifying previous meeting minutes.

• Vote to approve $2,000 donation to Nantucket High School
• Vote to approve donation to Nantucket High School Nursing Program
• Vote to approve August 19, 2025 Workshop Meeting Minutes
• Vote to approve September 2, 2025 Meeting Minutes
• Vote to approve Transfers & Invoices

The committee approved the meeting agenda and then approved a $2,000 donation from Friends of NPS for a guest speaker and a $500 donation from Ronald & Susan Levy for the nursing program. It also approved the August 19, 2025 workshop meeting minutes and the transfers & invoices report. The meeting was adjourned at 7:58 PM.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved $2,000 Friends of NPS donation for guest speaker (unanimous)
• Approved $500 Ronald & Susan Levy donation for Nursing Program (unanimous)
• Approved August 19, 2025 workshop meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved transfers & invoices (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:58 PM (unanimous)

Sign Advisory Council (HDC)

The Sign Advisory Council will review and decide on a series of sign applications, including wall signs for the Nantucket Boys & Girls Club, a master sign plan for POATNE, and projecting signs for ES Beauty Lounge and The General Store. The meeting also includes routine procedural business, public comment, and enforcement updates. All items are listed on the agenda for discussion and possible approval.

• Wall sign for Nantucket Boys & Girls Club at 61 Sparks Ave (project ID 13363)
• Wall sign with hand logo for Nantucket Boys & Girls Club at 61 Sparks Ave (project ID 13364)
• Master sign plan for POATNE at various locations (project ID 13408)
• Projecting sign for ES Beauty Lounge at 35B Old South Road (project ID 13430)
• Projecting sign for The General Store at 44 Center Street (project ID 13440)

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging will meet to plan the Senior Expo 2025, scheduled for October 18, 2025, at Nantucket High School. The meeting will be held at the Saltmarsh Senior Center. The agenda includes establishing a quorum and discussing official business.

• Plan Senior Expo 2025 at Nantucket High School
• Meeting at Saltmarsh Senior Center, 81 Washington Street Ext.
• Senior Expo 2025 scheduled for Saturday, October 18, 2025

Historic District Commission

The Nantucket Historic District Commission meeting will review a large list of consent applications for alterations such as garage attachments, window replacements, and roof modifications. It will also consider consents with conditions, sign proposals, and new business items including a new hotel building and rooftop solar installations. Minutes from previous meetings will be approved and commissioners will hold a Q&A with the preservation planner.

• Consent for garage attachment at 13335 12 N. Pasture Rd (Kenneth Sweet)
• Window replacement consent at 13375 13 Fairgrounds Rd (Rhodes Holdgate)
• New hotel building proposal at 30 N Beach St (30 N Beach St LLC)
• Rooftop solar installation consent at 6 Broad St (Harvey Young)
• Clapboard color change consent at 87 Main St (Nina Ross)

The commission voted to remove four applications from the consent list and approved a series of construction permits. Decisions included driveway screening, demolition moves, a roof‑top solar vent relocation, and various fence and gate installations. Most votes were unanimous, with a few passing by narrow margins.

• Removed four applications from consent list (#3 Cherry St ramp, #20 Delaney Rd 2nd dwelling, #50 30 N Beach St hardscape, #51 14 Silver St hardscape) (unanimous)
• Approved driveway screening at 4 E Lincoln Ave (3-2)
• Approved demolition/move‑off of main house at 9 Nobadeer Way (3-2)
• Approved demolition/move‑off of garage at 9 Nobadeer Way (unanimous)
• Approved roof‑top solar vent relocation at 6 Broad St (4-1)
• Approved VIEW revision at 4 E Lincoln Ave (unanimous)
• Approved patio/gates at 4 Kendrick St with grill visibility condition (unanimous)
• Approved deer‑wire fence at 27 Baxter Rd (4-1)

Harbor & Shellfish Advisory Board

The Harbor & Shellfish Advisory Board will meet to discuss shellfish regulations and harbor health. Key agenda items include a proposed increase in the commercial bay scallop bushel limit and updates on a new reporting app.

• Discussion on increasing commercial bay scallop bushel limit from five to six bushels starting Nov. 3, 2025
• Discussion on amendments to Town shellfish regulations related to the Sept. 10, 2025 Select Board meeting
• Discussion on intertidal oyster farming
• Progress report on harbor temperature and daily scallop catch report app
• Reports from the Marine Department and Natural Resources Department

The Harbor & Shellfish Advisory Board approved the meeting agenda and the September 23 minutes, each by a 5‑0 vote. The board removed three items—town shellfish regulation amendments, intertidal oyster farming, and the harbor temperature app—from future agendas. Members agreed to schedule an additional meeting for Oct. 28 or Nov. 4, and the meeting was adjourned by a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved agenda (5-0 vote)
• Approved minutes (5-0 vote)
• Removed town shellfish regulation amendment from future agendas (no vote recorded)
• Removed intertidal oyster farming item from future agendas (no vote recorded)
• Removed harbor temperature app item from future agendas (no vote recorded)
• Agreed to hold a meeting on Oct. 28 or Nov. 4 (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0 vote)

Washington Street Collaborative Work Group

The Washington Street Collaborative Work Group will review updates on the Francis Street Beach Improvement Project, including coastal modeling, stormwater design, structural engineering, and refinements to the dune swoop and beach overlook. Members will discuss and vote on the preferred design alternative between the dune swoop and the beach overlook. The meeting also includes a brief public comment period limited to three minutes per speaker and scheduling information for future meetings.

• Discussion and approval of design alternative (dune swoop vs. beach overlook) for Francis Street Beach Improvement Project
• Schedule update for Francis Street Beach Improvement Project
• Presentation of coastal modeling and stormwater design findings
• Presentation of waterfront structural engineering and permitting progress
• Public comment limited to 3 minutes per speaker

The Washington Street Collaborative Work Group voted unanimously to adopt Alternative 1, the Dune Swoop design, for the Francis Street improvement project. The design team will continue to explore ADA ramp placement, bathroom location, north‑side connection, kayak storage, and grading above the MHW line. No other decisions were made at this meeting.

• Approved Alternative 1 Dune Swoop (unanimous vote)

Select Board

The Select Board will consider granting the Town Manager authority to file documents for the Surfside Wastewater Treatment Facility Phase 2 Improvements. The board will also enter executive session to discuss litigation strategies and the value of several real property parcels.

• Surfside Wastewater Treatment Facility Phase 2 Improvements filing authority
• Litigation strategy for Barros v. Select Board, et al
• Litigation strategy for Town of Nantucket v. South Coast Wind and Vineyard Wind
• Real property consideration for Ames Avenue, Assessor’s Map 60.2.4, Parcel 63.2
• Real property consideration for 131/135 Pleasant Street, 47 Sparks Avenue, 51 Sparks Avenue and 109 Pleasant Street

The board voted to give the Town Manager authority to sign state revolving fund documents for the Surfside Wastewater Treatment Facility Phase 2 improvements. The motion passed unanimously (5‑0). The board also voted to adjourn to executive session to discuss litigation strategy and property negotiations, which also passed unanimously (5‑0).

• Granted Town Manager authority to file Surfside WWTF Phase 2 documents (5‑0)
• Adjourned to executive session for litigation and property matters (5‑0)

Nantucket Elementary School Council

The Nantucket Elementary School Council will discuss its internal leadership structure, including appointing a co‑chair and a secretary. Members will share minutes from a recent joint meeting and review the draft School Improvement Plan. The council will also set the date for its next meeting on November 6, 2025.

• Review and assign co‑chair and secretary roles
• Share minutes from recent joint meeting
• Discuss draft School Improvement Plan (SIP)
• Schedule next meeting for November 6, 2025

Conservation Commission

The Nantucket Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on several Notice of Intent applications and orders of conditions for properties such as 15 Old North Wharf, 42 Shimmo Pond Road, and 32 Dukes Road. Items include both waived and non‑waived submissions, amended orders of conditions, minor modifications, and certificate of compliance requests. The commission will also consider extension requests and approve minutes from June and July 2025.

• Public hearing on Notice of Intent applications (e.g., 15 Old North Wharf, 42 Shimmo Pond Road)
• Orders of Conditions/Amended Orders of Conditions – waiver required and not required
• Minor modifications for Dream North LLC (28 Shimmo Pond Road) and Pocomo LLC (61 Pocomo Road)
• Certificates of Compliance for properties such as 13 Cliff Road and 33 Nonantum Avenue
• Extension requests for 27 North Liberty Street and 52 Warrens Landing Road

The Conservation Commission accepted its agenda and withdrew the Smooth Hummocks Way land‑bank application. It continued several pending Notice of Intent applications (Maloney, ACK KODA, Sconset Beach) to later dates. The commission voted unanimously to close the Sankaty Golf Club application, approving the demolition and restoration plan. It also approved amended orders for Purcel 32 Dukes Road and Pops Lane Holdings Trust, the latter passing 5‑1.

• Accepted agenda (vote 7‑0)
• Accepted withdrawal of Smooth Hummocks Way application (vote 7‑0)
• Continued Maloney 15 Old North Wharf application until Oct 23
• Continued ACK KODA, LLC 42 Shimmo Pond Road application until Oct 23
• Continued Sconset Beach Preservation Fund application until Oct 23
• Closed Sankaty Golf Club Notice of Intent (vote 7‑0)
• Closed Purcel 32 Dukes Road amended order (vote 7‑0)
• Closed Pops Lane Holdings Trust amended order (vote 5‑1)

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging will meet to elect a chair, vice chair, and secretary. The body will also receive updates on the October 18, 2025, Senior Expo and hear from guest speakers regarding care management.

• Election of officers: chair, vice chair, secretary
• Guest speakers from Best of Care Consulting and Care Management: Erin Lynch and Jessica Trimble
• Update on plan for Senior Expo October 18, 2025
• Human Services report from Jerico Mele
• Saltmarsh activities report from Laura Stewart

Select Board

The Select Board will hold a public hearing to consider an appeal by the Nantucket Preservation Trust regarding the demolition of a structure at 10 New Whale Street. The board will also review several pending contracts and approve payroll and treasury warrants.

• Public hearing on appeal to demolish structure at 10 New Whale Street
• Purchase of replacement CAT Front End Loader for $278,249
• Travel nurse staffing contract with All American Health Care Services for $100,000
• Marine vessel repair services agreement with Crosby Yacht Yard for $49,999
• Housing Production Plan agreement with Barrett Planning for $42,000

The board accepted the agenda as presented and unanimously approved the September 15 meeting minutes, payroll warrants for September 28, treasury warrants for September 24 and October 1, and pending contracts for October 1. It also voted to continue the Historic District Commission appeal for 10 New Whale Street to November 5, 2025. The meeting was adjourned at 5:35 PM.

• Accepted agenda as presented (4-0)
• Approved September 15, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved payroll warrants for September 28, 2025 (4-0)
• Approved treasury warrants for September 24 and October 1, 2025 (4-0)
• Approved pending contracts for October 1, 2025 (4-0)
• Continued HDC appeal for 10 New Whale Street to November 5, 2025 (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:35 PM (4-0)

Community Preservation Committee

The Community Preservation Committee is meeting to review fund requisitions and conduct interview sessions for historic preservation projects. The body will hear from several organizations seeking funding for building restorations and improvements.

• Fund requisition for Building Envelope ~ Miacomet Village/ Williams/ #307,724.00 FY’23
• Sankaty Head Light Phase III Preservation request for $263,249.00
• The Landmark House request for 152,870
• Old North Vestry request for $194,800
• 8 Federal Street renovation request for 750,000

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging Senior Expo 2025 Planning Committee will meet to organize the Senior Expo. The event is scheduled for Saturday, October 18, 2025, at Nantucket High School.

• Planning for Senior Expo 2025 at Nantucket High School

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will discuss and vote on various property alterations, including additions, color changes, and a new dwelling. The commission will also consider a revised meeting schedule for October 2025 through January 2026.

• New dwelling application for 8 Cato Ln
• Main house and guest house additions at 35 Meadowview Dr
• Guest house and MH addition at 47 Quidnet Rd
• Shed and outbuilding color changes at 14 Tautemo Rd
• Hardscape applications for 12 Angola St and 8 N. Mill St

The Historic District Commission approved a historic determination for Surfside Realty at 13379 16 Walsh St. It also approved the revised meeting schedule, color‑change permits for two properties on 14 Tautemo Rd, and a deer‑fence requirement for 31 Shimmo Pond Rd. Several applications were held for revisions, and other hardscape projects were approved with vote tallies recorded.

• Approved historic determination for Surfside Realty, 13379 16 Walsh St (unanimous)
• Approved revised HDC meeting schedule 10/21/25–1/27/26 (unanimous)
• Approved shed color change for 13304 14 Tautemo Rd (3-2)
• Approved outbuilding color change for 13310 14 Tautemo Rd (3-2)
• Approved deer‑fence requirements for 31 Shimmo Pond Rd (unanimous)
• Held Trevor Dunlap portico application for revisions (unanimous)
• Approved addition for 47 Quidnet Rd (4-1)
• Approved hardscape at 12 Angola St (3-1)

Affordable Housing Trust

The Affordable Housing Trust will hold a joint meeting with the Select Board, Planning Board, and Board of Health to discuss housing matters. No specific decisions or actions are listed on the agenda. The meeting is scheduled for September 30, 2025 at 4:00 PM in Trailer Meeting Room A, 131 Pleasant Street, Nantucket, MA, with remote participation via Zoom.

• Joint Housing Meeting with Select Board, Planning Board, and Board of Health

The joint Affordable Housing Trust meeting discussed housing values, permitting processes, and policy directions, but no proposals were voted on. The only formal action was a motion to adjourn, which was seconded and carried. No approvals, denials, or items were tabled.

• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Board of Health

The Nantucket Board of Health will meet on September 30, 2025 at 4:00 PM in the meeting trailer, Room A, 131 Pleasant St (also via Zoom). The agenda lists a joint housing meeting with the Planning Board, Affordable Housing Trust, and the Select Board. No other specific actions or decisions are noted.

• Joint housing meeting with Planning Board, Affordable Housing Trust, and Select Board

The Board of Health met jointly with the Planning Board and Affordable Housing Trust to discuss housing values, permitting processes, affordable‑housing policy direction, and year‑round housing options. Staff and board members participated in the remote Zoom meeting. No formal actions, approvals, denials, or vote tallies were recorded in the minutes.

Select Board

The Select Board will hold a joint meeting with the Planning Board, Affordable Housing Trust, and Board of Health to discuss housing matters. The session follows statutory posting requirements and will be available via Zoom. No decisions are listed on the agenda beyond the discussion.

• Joint housing meeting with Planning Board, Affordable Housing Trust, and Board of Health

The Select Board held a joint meeting with the Planning Board, Affordable Housing Trust, and Board of Health to discuss housing permitting, policy direction, and year‑round housing options. No formal approvals, denials, or policy changes were adopted during the session. The meeting was adjourned by a motion that received unanimous support.

• Adjourned meeting (5-0 vote)
• Approved October 8, 2025 (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a joint meeting with the Select Board, the Affordable Housing Trust, and the Board of Health to discuss housing matters. No other specific agenda items are listed. The meeting will be held in person at 131 Pleasant St and via Zoom.

• Joint housing discussion with Select Board, Affordable Housing Trust, and Board of Health

Nantucket Planning & Economic Development Commission

The Nantucket Planning & Economic Development Commission will discuss transportation updates and the Madaket Area Plan. The body will also review its annual report and ratify a contract amendment for the Nantucket Buildout Analysis.

• Vote on Letter of Support for Bill H.3758 regarding Class 3 Electric Bicycles
• Adoption of updated boundary for Madaket Area Plan Workgroup
• Approval of the NP&EDC Annual Report
• Ratification of Contract Amendment No. 2 for Nantucket Buildout Analysis with Weston & Sampson
• Status update on UMass Donahue Housing Transfer Fee Study

The Nantucket Planning & Economic Development Commission approved the updated Madaket Area Plan boundary map unanimously (10‑0). It also authorized staff to draft a letter of support for Bill H.3728, ratified a contract amendment for the Weston & Sampson buildout study, approved the Annual Town Report, and voted 9‑1 to expand public outreach on the 2025 goals and initiatives.

• Adopt updated Madaket Area Plan boundary map (10‑0)
• Authorize staff to draft a letter of support for Bill H.3728 (9‑0, 1 abstention)
• Ratify August 25 contract amendment for Weston & Sampson buildout study (10‑0)
• Approve the Annual Town Report with revisions (10‑0)
• Approve motion to expand public outreach and hearing opportunities (9‑1)

Washington Street Collaborative Work Group

The Washington Street Collaborative Work Group will discuss the Francis Street Beach Improvement Project, including schedule updates, coastal and stormwater modeling results, and preliminary design sketches. The meeting will also include a public comment period limited to three minutes per speaker. The next regular meeting is set for October 3, 2025, with the October 10 meeting cancelled.

• Schedule update for Francis Street Beach Improvement Project
• Presentation of coastal modeling results and takeaways
• Presentation of stormwater modeling results (Scenario 1 & 2) and takeaways
• Review of preliminary concept section and landscape sketch updates
• Discussion of next steps for the project

The workgroup scheduled its next meeting for October 3, 2025 and cancelled the October 10, 2025 meeting. The group unanimously approved adjournment. No votes or approvals were made on the Francis Street Improvement Project alternatives or storm‑water plans.

• Set next meeting for October 3, 2025
• Cancel October 10, 2025 meeting
• Approve adjournment unanimously

Select Board

The Select Board will convene to open, close, and endorse the warrant for the November 4, 2025 Special Town Meeting. The meeting will be held remotely via Zoom webinar.

• Adopt warrant for November 4, 2025 Special Town Meeting
• Endorse timeline for Special Town Meeting
• Remote participation via Zoom webinar
• Meeting held if quorum is present and posting is compliant

The Select Board opened and closed the warrant for the November 4, 2025 Special Town Meeting, ordered the citizen petition article first and the Planning Board article second, and adopted the warrant. The board also endorsed the meeting timeline. All motions passed unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Opened warrant (5-0)
• Closed warrant (5-0)
• Ordered articles: citizen petition first, Planning Board second (5-0)
• Adopted November 4, 2025 Special Town Meeting warrant (5-0)
• Endorsed meeting timeline (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Contract Review Committee, Human Services

The Contract Review Committee will approve minutes from previous meetings, allow public comment, and conduct an information session about the Town of Nantucket Human Services and Substance Misuse Grant RFP for fiscal year 2027. The agenda also includes scheduling the next meeting on October 24, 2025.

• Approval of minutes from 7/18/2025 & 8/8/2025
• Public comment period
• Information session for Human Services and Substance Misuse Grant RFP FY 2027
• Scheduling of next CRC meeting on October 24, 2025

The Contract Review Committee approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from July 18 and August 8, 2025. Both actions were accepted unanimously by all members present. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from 7/18/2025 & 8/8/2025 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Council for Human Services

The Nantucket Council for Human Services will meet on September 25, 2025 at 9:00 AM in Room A, 131 Pleasant St, with a Zoom option. The agenda includes standard procedural items and an information session for applicants to the Town’s Human Services and Substance Misuse Grant RFP for fiscal year 2027. No decisions are listed beyond the informational session; other business may be discussed. The meeting will be aired later on the town’s Government TV YouTube channel.

• Call to Order
• Establish Quorum
• Approval of Agenda
• Applicant’s Information Session for Human Services and Substance Misuse Grant RFP FY 2027
• Other Business

The meeting was called to order at 9:02 am. Attendance was recorded, but quorum was not established for the Council for Human Services. Because quorum was lacking, no items were decided, approved, denied, or tabled.

Capital Program Committee

The Capital Program Committee will discuss FY27 capital requests and out‑year projects for the School Department. Items include large construction projects such as a new middle school and a track & football field, as well as smaller equipment and facility upgrades. The committee will consider funding allocations across FY27‑FY36 before adjourning.

• New Middle School (NPS‑29‑001) – $85,000,000 (out‑year FY33)
• Track & Football Field (NPS‑27‑008) – $18,000,000 (FY27)
• IT Infrastructure & Equipment (NPS‑21‑002) – $994,000 (FY27)
• NPS Building Improvements (NPS‑23‑003) – $550,000 (FY27)
• Bleacher Replacement (NHS) (NPS‑27‑001) – $153,100 (FY27)

The Capital Program Committee unanimously approved the meeting agenda. It voted to hold the campus‑wide plan meeting on October 14 at 1 PM and to reschedule the sewer and storm‑water meeting to October 21. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Agenda approved (unanimous roll call)
• Campus‑wide plan meeting scheduled for Oct 14 at 1 PM (unanimous)
• Sewer and storm‑water meeting rescheduled for Oct 21 (unanimous)
• Motion to adjourn passed unanimously

Planning Board

The Nantucket Planning Board will discuss a draft amendment to the Zoning Bylaw and General Bylaw that adds definitions and use‑chart entries for short-term rentals, sets a maximum number of rental days, and imposes seasonal restrictions. The board may vote on the amendment to sponsor it for the 2025 Special Town Meeting. The meeting will also include agenda approval, a public comment period, and scheduling of future meetings.

• Draft amendment to Zoning Bylaw and General Bylaw adding definitions and use‑chart entries for short-term rentals, with limits on total rentals and seasonal restrictions
• Planning Board Special Meeting scheduled for Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 4:00 PM (hybrid)
• Planning Board Regular Meeting scheduled for Monday, October 20, 2025 at 4:00 PM (hybrid)
• Call to order, agenda approval, and public comment period

Nantucket Housing Authority

The Nantucket Housing Authority will hold a public hearing on its proposed FY26 annual plan. The board will also review a grant contract for state housing heat source pumps and discuss HUD utility allowance schedules for affordable rentals. Several work‑plan change orders, including a $28,057.71 amendment, will be considered. An executive session is scheduled to discuss strategy regarding pending litigation with Deutsche Bank National Trust.

• Public hearing of the Nantucket Housing Authority Proposed FY26 Annual Plan
• Grant Contract NHA/NGRID State Housing Heat Source Pumps
• 2026 HUD Utility Allowance Schedules for local affordable rentals
• Work Plan 201043 Change Order #0001 – $28,057.71
• Executive session to discuss pending litigation with Deutsche Bank National Trust

Sign Advisory Council (HDC)

The Sign Advisory Council will conduct procedural business, hear public comments, and discuss a wall sign request submitted by Rick Ulmer for 149 Orange Street. The council will also address enforcement matters before adjourning.

• Procedural business: call to order, member attendance, agenda adoption
• Public comment period
• Commissioners comments
• Wall sign request for 149 Orange Street (Rick Ulmer) – The Island Blend
• Enforcement discussion

The Sign Advisory Council approved modifying the wooden wall sign at 149 Orange Street by clipping its edges to match a beveled border design. The motion was made by Kevin Kuester, seconded by Paul Wolf, and carried unanimously. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Adopt agenda (unanimous)
• Approve clipping corners on The Island Blend wall sign (unanimous)
• Adjourn meeting (unanimous)

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging Senior Expo 2025 Planning Committee is meeting to organize the upcoming Senior Expo. The event is scheduled for Saturday, October 18, 2025, at Nantucket High School.

• Planning for Senior Expo 2025 on October 18, 2025, at Nantucket High School

Agricultural Commission

The Agricultural Commission is meeting to establish its internal structure and planning. The body will elect officers and discuss its future meeting schedule and priority issues.

• Election of officers
• Discussion of future meeting schedule
• Introduction of issues to address as a commission

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will discuss a historic determination and elevation certificates. It will consider a large list of consent applications for work such as roof changes, solar installations, ADU construction, and hardscape projects. Additional agenda items include consent applications with conditions, a sign approval, and a Q&A with the preservation planner. The meeting will also address carried‑over items, new business proposals, and approve the August 26 minutes.

• Consent for 10 × 10 brick patio at 13213 76 Arkansas Ave (Doneyn Bourke)
• Roof change at 13284 17 Green Meadows (Stephanie Hanson)
• Solar addition at 13192 26 Arlington St (Brandon Eldridge)
• ADU construction at 13255 5 Williams St (Alisha Ranney)
• Wall sign "The Island Blend" at 149 Orange St (Rick Ulmer) – recommend approval with corners clipped

The commission unanimously adopted a new policy requiring elevation certificates for historic structure applications. It also unanimously approved all standard consents and consents with conditions submitted that day. Additional actions included approval of a wall sign, a 4‑1 vote to approve a relocation option, and several items held for further review or revision.

• Approved Historic Determination and Elevation Certificate policy (unanimous)
• Approved all standard consents submitted (unanimous)
• Approved consents with conditions as submitted (unanimous)
• Approved Rick Ulmer wall sign with corners clipped (unanimous)
• Approved Surfside R.T. relocation option three (4-1)
• Held Melissa Druley color change for further review (unanimous)
• Approved Tesla solar shingles test case (unanimous)
• Held Geoff Smith shed application for revisions (4-1)

Nantucket Islands Land Bank Commission

The Nantucket Islands Land Bank Commission will conduct monthly reviews for Sconset and Miacomet golf courses. The body is deciding on contract awards for the 41 Jefferson Building Move and Gardner Farm Forest management.

• Contract award for OPM Services for 41 Jefferson Building Move Project
• Contract award for Gardner Farm Forest Understory Management Services
• Warrant Authorization for Golf Capital Funds Transfer Request
• Annual review of the Executive Director
• Proposal for website update

Harbor & Shellfish Advisory Board

The Harbor & Shellfish Advisory Board will review several ongoing projects, including proposed amendments to town shellfish regulations, a dredging plan for Madaket ditch, and progress on intertidal oyster farming. The board will also receive updates on the eelgrass management plan, the Nantucket and Madaket Harbors Action Plan, and the Great Nantucket Scallop Hunt. Public comment periods are scheduled for marine and natural resources topics and for general items.

• Amendments to town shellfish regulations (discussion)
• Madaket ditch dredging to improve herring runs (discussion)
• Update on potential intertidal oyster farming for Sean Fitzgibbon and other growers (discussion)
• Eelgrass management plan (input and discussion)
• Nantucket and Madaket Harbors Action Plan update (discussion)

The Harbor & Shellfish Advisory Board voted 4‑0 to approve the meeting agenda. No substantive policy actions were decided. The board then voted 4‑0 to adjourn the meeting at 6:08 p.m.

• Approved meeting agenda (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Harbor Plan Update Committee

The Harbor Plan Update Committee will discuss outstanding comments on the draft plan, share the upcoming schedule, and aim to finalize the draft. Once finalized, the draft will be distributed to the Commonwealth Zone Management (CZM). The meeting also includes routine approvals of the agenda and minutes from the August 4, 2025 meeting.

• Discuss outstanding comments on the draft harbor plan
• Share and discuss the upcoming schedule for the plan
• Finalize the draft harbor plan
• Distribute the finalized draft to CZM

Nantucket Public School Committee

The Nantucket Public School Committee will discuss budget updates and several handbook amendments. Members will vote on supporting proposed athletic complex renovations and on accepting a $1,200 donation of school supplies from St. Paul's Church. Additional votes include approval of school handbooks with E‑Bike amendments and recent meeting minutes.

• Vote to support the proposed athletic complex renovations
• Vote to approve a $1,200 donation of school supplies from St. Paul's Church
• Vote to approve 2025‑2026 handbooks for elementary, intermediate, middle, and high schools with E‑Bike amendments
• 4th Quarter budget update presented by the CFO

The committee approved the meeting agenda unanimously. Superintendent Hallett reported a rise in e‑bike incidents on school grounds, overcrowded bus routes and the addition of a fifth bus route. Facilities staff presented an athletic complex renovation plan, but no vote was taken. CFO Anguelov provided a fourth‑quarter budget update highlighting deficits and upcoming planning.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)

Nantucket Historical Commission

The Nantucket Historical Commission will meet to discuss historic resource surveys and the repair of the Civil War Monument. The body will also conduct a Section 106 Review for a telecommunications antenna. Members will discuss commission goals and an upcoming workshop with the Nantucket Association of Real Estate Brokers.

• Section 106 Review for telecommunications antenna at 43 Sherburne Commons
• Civil War Monument repair
• Wind Fund RFQ response deadline of September 24
• Massachusetts Historical Commission funding update
• Nantucket Association of Real Estate Brokers workshop on October 29

The Nantucket Historical Commission voted to approve the August 15, 2025 and June 27, 2025 Certified Local Government Commission minutes with a unanimous vote. A motion to adjourn the September 19, 2025 meeting was also passed unanimously. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved August 15, 2025 and June 27, 2025 CLG minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Cannabis Advisory Committee

The Nantucket Cannabis Advisory Committee will approve the agenda, approve draft minutes from November 2024, January 2025, and April 2025, and consider public comments. The committee will reappoint Dawn Hill-Holdgate to the Select Board and elect officers (chair, vice chair, secretary). It will discuss updates from the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission, including a new explainer video on the regulatory process and a potential restructuring of the commission by the House Committee.

• Approval of agenda
• Approval of draft minutes (Nov 21 2024, Jan 16 2025, Apr 17 2025)
• Reappointment to the Select Board – Dawn Hill-Holdgate
• Election of officers: chair, vice chair, secretary
• Updates from Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission – explainer video and possible restructuring

The Cannabis Advisory Committee approved its agenda and tabled three sets of draft minutes. Dawn Hill‑Holdgate was reappointed to the Select Board. The committee elected Barry Rector as Chair, Abby DeMolina as Vice‑chair, and Joe Plandowski as Secretary, then adjourned.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Tabled draft minutes for Nov 21 2024, Jan 16 2025, Apr 17 2025 (no vote recorded)
• Reappointed Dawn Hill‑Holdgate to the Select Board (no vote recorded)
• Elected Barry Rector as Chair (no vote recorded)
• Elected Abby DeMolina as Vice‑chair (no vote recorded)
• Elected Joe Plandowski as Secretary (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Capital Program Committee

The Capital Program Committee will review the Town's Capital Improvement Plan for fiscal years 2027 through 2036, which includes a total request of $577,150,000 across various departments. The agenda focuses on the FY27 Capital Requests and Out-year Discussion for Natural Resources.

• Review of $577,150,000 capital projects for FY27-FY36
• FY27 Natural Resources capital requests totaling $155,000,000
• Downtown Neighborhood Flood Barrier- Easy Street project ($105M)
• Steamboat Wharf Resilience project ($120M)
• Washington Street Corridor Resilience Improvements ($200M)

The Capital Program Committee unanimously approved the meeting agenda. It adopted four action items: a spending breakdown for coastal resiliency, information on the Hulbert Avenue/Easton Street rain garden, a fertilizer education/licensing plan, and an air‑quality monitoring briefing. The meeting was then unanimously adjourned.

• Approved agenda (5‑0)
• Adopted action item: provide written breakdown of coastal resiliency annual appropriation spending
• Adopted action item: send design options and community‑engagement materials for Hulbert Ave/Easton St rain garden
• Adopted action item: provide detailed plan for fertilizer education/licensing program
• Adopted action item: prepare briefing on an air‑quality monitoring program for a future meeting
• Adjourned meeting (5‑0)

Quad-Council

The NPS Joint School Council will meet to discuss school operations and planning. The agenda includes reviews of school handbooks and improvement plans.

• Alignment of handbooks
• School Improvement Plans
• Open Houses and half-days
• E-Bikes

Board of Health

The Nantucket Board of Health will consider several septic system loan requests and related variance applications, including projects at 6 Maine Ave and 41 Washington Ave. A public hearing will review and vote on an updated fee schedule. The board will also discuss a PFAS vision and mission statement, a Cannabis Advisory Committee nomination, and provide updates from the Environmental Contamination Administrator and the Director.

• Septic loan request and repair for 6 Maine Ave (item 6)
• Septic loan request and repair for 41 Washington Ave (item 7)
• Variance request for septic wetland setback at 113 Hummock Pond Road (item 8)
• Public hearing to review and vote on fee schedule update (item 12)
• Support for Town PFAS vision & mission statement (item 5)

The Board adopted a revised public hearing fee schedule that will take effect on January 1, 2026. It also approved a change to the town PFAS vision and mission statement, nominated a Cannabis Advisory Committee representative, and approved two septic loan requests and several variance actions. All motions carried unanimously or near‑unanimously.

• Approved public hearing fee schedule update (4-0)
• Adopted PFAS vision/mission statement change (4-0)
• Nominated Kerry McKenna to Cannabis Advisory Committee (4-0)
• Approved septic loan request for 41 Washington Ave (4-0)
• Approved septic loan request for 6 Maine Ave pending completeness (4-0)
• Approved variance for 113 Hummock Pond Rd with deed restriction (4-0)
• Continued well setback variance for 12 Nonantum Ave until October meeting (4-0)
• Continued septic variance for 12 Nonantum Ave until October meeting (4-0)

Conservation Commission

The Nantucket Conservation Commission will meet on September 18, 2025 at 5:00 PM (hybrid format) to consider a series of public hearing items. Items include notices of intent and orders of conditions for projects such as the Baxter Road relocation, 46 Walsh Street, 15 Old North Wharf, 166 Cliff Road, and 18 Hoicks Hollow Road. The commission will also review minutes from June 5, 2025, monitoring reports, committee reports, and potential enforcement actions at 14 Plover Lane.

• Town of Nantucket – Baxter Road Relocation (various) SE48-3921
• ACK007 Properties LLC – 46 Walsh Street (29-101.1) SE48-3922
• Maloney – 15 Old North Wharf (42.3.1-26) SE48-3924
• Charles A. Ernst III Realty Trust – 166 Cliff Road (41-69) SE48-3864
• Sankaty Golf Club, Inc – 18 Hoicks Hollow Road (23-9) SE48-3911

The Commission voted to have staff contact the Town Council for guidance on the Baxter Road Relocation (SE48‑3921) and then removed that item from the agenda. The agenda was accepted as amended. Several applications were closed, including ACK007 Properties LLC (46 Walsh Street) and Walpow (5 & 7 Arbour Way). Additional items were continued for further review in October.

• Requested staff to contact Town Council on Baxter Road Relocation SE48‑3921 – approved 5:0
• Struck Baxter Road Relocation SE48‑3921 from agenda – approved 5:0
• Accepted agenda as amended – approved 5:0
• Closed ACK007 Properties LLC – 46 Walsh Street SE48‑3922 – approved 5:0
• Closed Walpow – 5 & 7 Arbour Way SE48‑3920 – approved 6:0
• Continued Nantucket Islands Land Bank – Smooth Hummocks Way SE48‑3893 until Oct 2
• Continued Sconset Beach Preservation Fund – 59‑83 Baxter Road SE48‑3759 until Oct 2
• Issued Order of Conditions for ACK007 Properties LLC – approved 5:0

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will meet to discuss updates on projects funded by the Community Preservation Commission. The meeting includes updates on the Tom Nevers Solid Waste Project and the Nobadeer Fields Expansion Project.

• Update of Tom Nevers Solid Waste Project
• Nobadeer Fields Expansion Project
• Capital Projects with Community Preservation Commission Funding

Tree Advisory Committee

The Tree Advisory Committee will meet to discuss renovation impacts on town-owned trees and continue a discussion regarding proposed tree removals for a bike path. The meeting will be held remotely via Zoom.

• Discussion on renovation impacts for Town Owned Honey locust @ 149 Main St.
• Discussion on renovation impacts for Town Owned Ash @ 25 Hussey St.
• Continue Discussion re: Proposed Tom Nevers Rd. Bike Path Tree Removals
• Maples @ 7 Pleasant St. and Elms @ W.Creek Rd
• Building Dept Update re: 43 Union St.

County Commission

The County Commission will discuss the acceptance of a quitclaim deed for multiple land parcels and Tom Nevers Road from the Town of Nantucket. The body is also considering the assessment of betterments for a roadway easement project on Sheep Pond Road.

• Acceptance of quitclaim deed for various parcels and Tom Nevers Road pursuant to Article 93 of 2025 Annual Town Meeting
• Vote to assess betterments for Sheep Pond Road roadway easement project
• Approval and execution of Sheep Pond Road Betterment Assessment Statement
• Update on Sheep Pond Road construction and temporary easement extension
• Approval of September 2025 payroll and treasury warrants

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from August 20, 2025 and the September payroll and treasury warrants. It voted to accept the Town of Nantucket's quitclaim deed transferring the fee interest in Tom Nevers Road to the county. Commissioners also approved the assessment of $295,000 in betterments for the Sheep Pond Road roadway easement and authorized the execution of the Betterment Assessment Statement. All votes were recorded as Yes by each commissioner.

• Approved August 20, 2025 minutes (unanimous 4-0)
• Approved September payroll and treasury warrants (unanimous 4-0)
• Accepted quitclaim deed for Tom Nevers Road from Town to County (unanimous 4-0)
• Determined betterments for Sheep Pond Road to be assessed under G.L. c. 80 (unanimous 4-0)
• Approved and authorized execution of $295,000 Betterment Assessment Statement for Sheep Pond Road (unanimous 4-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:11 PM (unanimous 4-0)

Select Board

The Select Board will consider the acceptance of land parcels from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation and the subsequent conveyance of those parcels to the County of Nantucket. The meeting also includes reports on coastal resilience and municipal parking.

• Approval of historic preservation restriction for 1-3 Vestal Street
• Acceptance of release deed from MassDOT for parcels including Tom Nevers Road and Sankaty Road
• Conveyance of quitclaim deed from Town of Nantucket to County of Nantucket for various land parcels
• Quarterly report from the Coastal Resilience Advisory Committee
• Town Manager update on municipal parking lots assessment

The Select Board approved a historic preservation restriction for 1‑3 Vestal Street. It accepted a release deed from MassDOT for Tom Nevers Road and approved the conveyance of the road’s fee interest to the County, enabling a multi‑use path. Routine payroll, treasury warrants and meeting minutes were also approved.

• Approved historic preservation restriction for 1-3 Vestal Street (4-0)
• Accepted MassDOT release deed for Tom Nevers Road (4-0)
• Approved conveyance of fee interest in Tom Nevers Road to County (4-0)
• Approved September 10 and 11 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved payroll warrants for September 14, 2025 (4-0)
• Approved treasury warrants for September 10 and 17, 2025 (4-0)

Community Preservation Committee

The Community Preservation Committee is meeting to ratify and review fund requisitions for the Candle Factory and Nantucket Interfaith. The committee will also discuss the FY’27 applications spreadsheet and upcoming interview and deliberation dates.

• Ratification of NHA Candle Factory fund requisition for $415,778.50 (FY’25)
• Fund requisition for Nantucket Interfaith for $19,883.00 (FY’26)
• Fund requisition for Nantucket Interfaith for $21,675.00 (FY’26)
• Review of FY’27 Applications Received Spreadsheet
• Discussion of CPC Office Move and personnel

The Community Preservation Committee approved fund requisitions for affordable housing and open space projects. It also adopted a new application deadline that moves submissions to the week after Labor Day. The committee discussed the planned office relocation and an administrator promotion request, but no decisions were made on those items.

• Approved fund requisitions for affordable housing projects
• Approved fund requisitions for open space projects
• Changed application submission deadline to post‑Labor Day

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging Senior Expo 2025 Planning Committee will meet to organize the Senior Expo 2025. The event is scheduled for Saturday, October 18, 2025, at Nantucket High School.

• Planning for Senior Expo 2025 at Nantucket High School

Capital Program Committee

The committee is meeting to discuss FY27 capital requests and long-term planning for Information Technology, Fire, Police, and Marine departments. The session includes reviewing proposed expenditures and assigning department liaisons.

• Police Department requests including $5.4 million for Seasonal Employee Dormitory Improvements Phase IV
• Marine Department requests including $1.5 million for Harbormaster Building Renovation/Reconstruction
• Fire Department request for $1 million for two Compact All-terrain Fire Engines in FY27
• IS/GIS requests including $350,000 for a new Town Phone System in FY27
• Police Department request for $5.95 million for Town-wide Radio System Infrastructure Replacement in FY29

The Capital Program Committee unanimously approved the meeting agenda and later unanimously adjourned the meeting. No votes were recorded on any of the presented project requests, so no funding or policy decisions were made.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous roll‑call vote)

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission meeting will include a Q&A with the preservation planner, consider several consent applications for structures such as sheds and new dwellings, and discuss a range of old‑business development proposals. Additional items include approval of minutes and discussions on brick classification, street‑tree mapping, and policies for move/demo hearings. No final decisions are recorded in the agenda.

• Consent: David Menjivar – shed at 13233 6 Second Way
• Consent: NOSTRA, LLC – new shed at 13131 23 Youngs Way
• Old Business: Alfred Sanford, LLC – new dwelling at 12830 8 Cato Ln
• Old Business: Branden Scimone – new dwelling at 12945 4 Wood Hollow Rd
• Other Business: discussion on distinguishing solid vs veneer brick on chimneys

The commission approved consents for several property improvements, including a driveway apron at 68 Center St. It unanimously approved new dwellings and accessory structures at 4 Wood Hollow Rd, 10 Sea St, and 46 Hooper Farm Rd. The Artist Association’s 8 Federal addition was approved with staff‑recommended reductions and Greek Revival details by a 4‑1 vote. Two applications (8 Cato Ln and the Walsh St project) were held for further revision.

• Approved consents for properties 1,2,4; excluded 68 Center St (unanimous)
• Approved driveway apron at 68 Center St (unanimous)
• Approved new dwelling at 4 Wood Hollow Rd (Option A) (unanimous)
• Approved new cabana at 4 Wood Hollow Rd (unanimous)
• Approved new dwelling at 10 Sea St with roof‑walk condition (unanimous)
• Approved new dwelling at 46 Hooper Farm Rd (unanimous)
• Approved Artist Association 8 Federal addition with 6" floor reductions and Greek Revival returns (4‑1)
• Held Alfred Sanford LLC 8 Cato Ln new dwelling for revision (unanimous)

Roads and Right of Way Committee

The Roads and Right of Way Committee will consider a reorganization proposal presented by Chair Lee Saperstein and Town Manager Libby Gibson. It will also hear suggestions from the Sconset Civic Association about managing over‑use of the Sconset Bluff footpath, and discuss the committee’s role in the Harbor Plan. Additional reports will be given by staff from Transportation, Real Estate, Planning, and Public Works.

• Committee Reorganization – proposal attached, presented by Chair Lee Saperstein and Town Manager Libby Gibson
• Sconset Bluff Footpath – suggestions from the Sconset Civic Association (Karel Greenberg, Lynn Filipski)
• Harbor Plan – assignment of committee responsibility and participation (Phil Smith, Rick Atkinson, Gordie Auchterlonie)
• Transportation report – presented by Mike Burns
• Real Estate report – presented by Robert Bystrowski

Select Board

The Select Board will hold licensing compliance hearings for a restaurant and several entertainment venues. It will also review a special event permit report and discuss multiple utility petitions involving pole relocations, conduit installations, and new handholes. The meeting is conducted remotely via Zoom.

• Licensing compliance hearing for The Fat Noodle, LLC dba Misogi Noodle Bar (9 South Water Street) – multiple violations of the seasonal all‑alcoholic beverages license.
• Licensing compliance hearing for noise complaints at Queequeg’s LLC (6 Oak St/4 East Chestnut St) and Ventuno, LLC (21 Federal St).
• Public hearing on utility petition to relocate Pole 51‑5 approximately 10 ft west in front of 14 Hussey Street.
• Public hearing on utility petition to install ~1,030 ft of conduit, four handholes, two transformers, one junction enclosure, and remove nine utility poles along Willard Street and Hulbert Avenue.
• Public hearing on utility petition to install ~150 ft of conduit from existing Pole 51 along Tom Nevers Road to a handhole in front of 109 Tom Nevers Road.

The Board voted 5‑0 to deny the petition to relocate pole 51‑5 in front of 14 Hussey Street. It approved six separate utility petitions for conduit, handhole, and transformer work, each passing 5‑0. The Board took no action on a multitap petition at 24 Ticcoma Way. The entertainment‑license noise issue was continued with no decision made.

• Denied utility pole relocation petition at 14 Hussey Street (5‑0)
• Approved petition to install two handholes and ~60 ft conduit from Pole 6 to 7 North Gully Road (5‑0)
• Approved petition to install a handhole and ~20 ft conduit at 10 Hulbert Avenue (5‑0)
• Approved petition to install ~60 ft conduit from existing multitap to 75 Pocomo Road (5‑0)
• Approved petition to install ~320 ft conduit from Transformer 3‑1 to Kimball Avenue (5‑0)
• Approved petition to install ~150 ft conduit near 109 Tom Nevers Road (5‑0)
• Took no action on multitap petition in front of 24 Ticcoma Way (5‑0)
• Continued discussion on entertainment‑license noise standards; no decision taken

Affordable Housing Trust

The Affordable Housing Trust will meet to approve its agenda and discuss the purchase, exchange, or lease of real property at 8 Skyline Drive. The meeting will be held remotely via Zoom.

• Approval of Agenda
• Discussion of real property at 8 Skyline Drive
• Executive Session to consider real property
• Next meeting with Select Board and Planning Board on Sept 30

The Trust approved its meeting agenda after a motion and unanimous aye votes. The members then voted to close the open session and enter an executive session, also with unanimous aye votes. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous aye)
• Moved to executive session, closing open session (unanimous aye)

Harbor Plan Update Committee

The Harbor Plan Update Committee will discuss outstanding comments on the draft plan, share the upcoming schedule, and aim to finalize the draft. The finalized draft will be distributed to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Coastal Zone Management (CZM). The meeting includes routine approvals of the agenda and minutes from August 4, 2025.

• Discuss outstanding comments on the draft harbor plan
• Share and discuss the upcoming schedule for the plan
• Finalize the draft harbor plan
• Distribute the finalized draft to CZM

Nantucket Cultural Council

The Nantucket Cultural Council will approve the minutes from its May 12, 2025 meeting. It will welcome new member Bianca Brown, provide an update on the NCC grant cycle, allow public comment, and address any other business before scheduling the next meeting.

• Approval of May 12, 2025 meeting minutes
• Welcome of new council member Bianca Brown
• NCC grant cycle update
• Public comment period
• Other business items

The council approved the May 12, 2025 meeting minutes by roll‑call vote. It allocated $5,700 for the FY25 grant cycle. The next meeting was rescheduled to October 20, 2025, and the council adjourned unanimously.

• Approved May 12, 2025 minutes (roll‑call vote)
• Allocated $5,700 for FY25 grant cycle
• Rescheduled next meeting to October 20, 2025
• Adjourned meeting (6 aye, 0 nay)

Advisory Committee of Non-voting Taxpayers

The Advisory Committee of Non‑Voting Taxpayers will discuss a proposed amendment to the town’s noise bylaw and review draft short‑term rental articles and the committee’s possible position on them. The meeting also includes a guest speaker presenting the 2024 Nantucket Land Bank Annual Report, an update on the Town Council Study Committee, a report from the PR Committee, and a review of ideas for funding coastal‑resilience projects.

• Discussion of Noise Bylaw Proposal
• Discussion of potential ACNVT positioning on Short‑Term Rental proposals and draft Town‑sponsored STR articles
• Guest speaker – Rachael Freeman, Executive Director, Nantucket Land Bank (2024 Land Bank Annual Report)
• List of potential funding mechanisms for coastal resilience projects
• Report from the PR Committee

The Advisory Committee of Non‑Voting Taxpayers approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the August 23, 2025 meeting, both unanimously. After discussion of various topics, the committee voted to adjourn the meeting at 12:04 pm, also unanimously. No other substantive actions were decided.

• Agenda approved unanimously
• Minutes from August 23, 2025 approved unanimously
• Motion to adjourn passed unanimously

Contract Review Committee, Human Services

The Contract Review Committee will convene via Zoom to establish a quorum, accept the agenda, welcome attendees, and present grant certificates to award recipients. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• Award Grant Recipients – presentation of grant certificates

The meeting was primarily ceremonial. Committee members presented certificates to FY26 grant recipients and introduced the FY27 RFP. No substantive decisions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

Council for Human Services

The Council for Human Services will meet to establish a quorum and award grant certificates to recipients. The meeting will be held at 17 S Water St and via Zoom.

• Award grant certificates
• Meeting at 17 S Water St
• Remote participation via Zoom

The council presented FY26 grant certificates to recipient organizations and introduced the FY27 RFP. The meeting was adjourned at 10:40 am. No formal motions, approvals, or denials were recorded.

Washington Street Collaborative Work Group

The Washington Street Collaborative Workgroup is meeting to review the Francis Street Beach Improvement Project. The session includes updates on project scheduling, coastal structural alternatives, and modeling progress.

• Francis Street Beach Improvement Project recap and schedule update from SCAPE
• Coastal structural considerations and alternatives from Pare
• Coastal modeling update from Woods Hole Group
• Stormwater modeling update from Hazen or SCAPE

Madaket Area Plan Work Group

The Madaket Area Plan Work Group will hold its regular meeting on September 12, 2025. The agenda includes routine items such as establishing quorum, approving the agenda and minutes, and reviewing scheduling results. The group will review and vote on an amended boundary for the updated Madaket Area Plan and discuss a draft of Chapter 5 on cultural and natural resources. The meeting will conclude with setting the next meeting date.

• Approve minutes from the 08 August 2025 meeting
• Review and approve amended boundary for the updated Madaket Area Plan
• Review Chapter 5 draft – Cultural & Natural Resources
• Review results of Doodle scheduling for potential second meeting each month
• Set next meeting for Friday, 10 October 2025

The work group accepted its agenda unanimously and voted to adopt the amended boundary for the Madaket Area Plan. The boundary incorporates health, harbor, conservation and watershed data and will serve as the definitive map for future zoning discussions. Sub‑group meeting dates were scheduled for later in the month, and the next full MAP meeting was set for October 10, 2025.

• Accepted agenda (unanimous)
• Approved amended Madaket Area Plan boundary (unanimous)
• Set sub‑group meeting dates for September 22, October 20 and November 24
• Scheduled next full MAP meeting for October 10, 2025

Nantucket Water Commissioners

The Nantucket Water Commissioners will meet to review production, billing, and rainfall reports. The board will discuss water quality, drought restrictions, and specific sites including Oak Hollow, Well 17, and Sconset Water. They will also consider the amendment and execution of personnel or vendor contracts.

• Review of production, billing, and rainfall reports
• Discussion of drought restrictions
• Updates on Well 17 and Sconset Water
• Discussion and execution of personnel or vendor contracts

Select Board

The Nantucket Select Board will meet in open session before moving to executive session. In executive session, members will approve minutes from the August 7, 2025 meeting and consider several confidential matters, including approval of opioid settlement agreements and real‑property transactions. Votes may be taken on these items, which are deemed sensitive to the town’s negotiating position.

• Approve executive session minutes from August 7, 2025
• Approve opioid settlement agreements, including the Purdue Pharma plan and other settlements
• Consider purchase, exchange, lease, or valuation of real property on Ames Avenue (Assessor’s Map 60.2.4, Parcel 63.2)
• Consider purchase, exchange, lease, or valuation of real property at 131 and 135 Pleasant Street
• Discuss litigation strategy for Barros v. Select Board (Nantucket Superior Court, Civil Docket No. 2175CV00004)

The Select Board voted to adjourn the open meeting and enter executive session. The motion covered six purposes: approval of the August 7, 2025 executive‑session minutes, opioid settlement agreements, real‑property transactions on Ames Avenue and Pleasant Street, litigation strategy in Barros v. Select Board, and collective‑bargaining strategy. Dawn E. Hill, Tom Dixon, Dr. Malcolm MacNab, and Brooke Mohr each voted Yes, so the motion passed unanimously among those members.

• Approved motion to adjourn to executive session for six purposes (Hill, Dixon, MacNab, Mohr all Yes)

Council for Human Services

The Council for Human Services will discuss funding requests for FY 27 regarding Human Services and Substance Misuse Grants. The body will also review and approve Request for Proposals for operational, program, and substance misuse grants.

• FY 27 funding request update for TON Human Services and Substance Misuse Grants
• Approval of Operational, Program and Substance Misuse Grant Request for Proposals
• Needs Assessment update
• Assignment of Study Groups
• Grant Award Ceremony scheduled for September 12, 2025

The council unanimously accepted the agenda and approved the minutes from the August meetings. It also approved the release of three revised Request for Proposals for operational, program, and substance‑misuse grants. Study groups for six service areas were assigned, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Agenda accepted (unanimous)
• Minutes from 8/8/2025 & 8/21/2025 approved (unanimous)
• Release of three RFPs with corrections approved (unanimous)
• Study groups for Shelter & Food, Children & Youth, Elder Care, Behavioral Health, Substance Misuse, Healthcare, and Emergency assigned
• Meeting adjourned (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will approve minutes from prior meetings, hear public comment, and consider several new business items. Applicants will request a stay of a violation order for 9 Hinsdale Road and variances for properties at 40 Low Beach Road and 6 Sheep Pond Road, as well as special permit modifications for 72 Baxter Road. The board will also discuss possible updates to its fee schedule and elect officers. The next regular meeting is scheduled for October 16, 2025.

• Stay request for 9 Hinsdale Road (AckReit1865) to suspend a July 14, 2025 violation order
• Variance for 40 Low Beach Road to combine three lots for ground‑cover calculations
• Variance for 6 Sheep Pond Road to relocate the dwelling because of shoreline erosion
• Special permit modifications for 72 Baxter Road to increase dwelling height within setback
• Discussion of potential updates to the ZBA fee schedule

Cemetery Commission

The Nantucket Cemetery Commission will approve minutes from the August 13, 2025 meeting, review updates on fence installations at Polpis Cemetery and the Historic Coloured Cemetery, and receive progress reports on the Monument Restoration Project for Newtown and New North Cemeteries as well as the consolidation plan for Newtown Cemetery.

• Approval of minutes from August 13, 2025
• Installation of split‑rail fence along the woodland side of Polpis Cemetery this fall
• Monument Restoration Project update for Newtown Cemetery and New North Cemetery
• Progress update on the consolidation plan for Newtown Cemetery
• Installation of fencing along the Vesper Lane side of the Historic Coloured Cemetery this fall

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the August 13, 2025 meeting. It also unanimously approved the interment of three individuals in Polpis Cemetery and the installation of three stacked markers for those burials. Updates were given on monument restoration projects and fencing work orders, but no further votes were taken.

• Approved August 13, 2025 minutes (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Approved interments of Maureen Anne O’Sullivan, Bruce Fredrich Dilts, and Joan Lillian Davis at Polpis Cemetery (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Approved three stacked markers for the Polpis interments (unanimous roll‑call vote)

Board of Health

The Nantucket Board of Health will meet to continue discussions regarding septic system nitrogen loading credits. This discussion focuses on nitrogen and pathogenic sensitive areas.

• Follow-up discussion of septic system nitrogen loading credits in nitrogen and pathogenic sensitive areas

The Board voted 4‑0 to extend the existing moratorium on septic system nitrogen‑loading credits from September 18 to November 11, 2025. The extension provides time to draft regulatory changes, obtain town council review, and hold required public hearings. The meeting was adjourned at 5:26 p.m. by a unanimous 4‑0 vote.

• Extended septic nitrogen loading credit moratorium 60 days (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Select Board

The Nantucket Select Board will approve pending contracts, including a $61,200 residential lease and a $338,121 software subscription. The board will also hold a public hearing on proposed amendments to the town's fishing and shellfishing regulations.

• Public Hearing: Amendments to Town Regulations Chapter 260, Fishing and Shellfishing
• Approval of residential lease for 25 Boulevarde for Town employees ($61,200)
• Approval of software subscription for virtual server environment ($338,121)
• Approval of contract amendment for irrigation system design at Nobadeer Fields ($29,725)
• Approval of contract amendment for wastewater PFAS sampling ($64,300)

The Board unanimously adopted proclamations designating September 2025 as National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and Climate Change Awareness Month. It approved the August meeting minutes, payroll and treasury warrants, pending contracts, accepted fire department gifts, approved a noise‑bylaw waiver for National Grid night work, accepted the town’s first eelgrass management plan, and approved amendments to Chapter 260 regulating fishing and shellfishing. The Board also endorsed the 2026 town‑meeting timeline, extended the African Meeting House investigation workgroup, and authorized Cultural Heritage Partners to hire Verus, LLC as the claims administrator for the Vineyard wind‑blade settlement.

• Adopted proclamation for National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month (unanimous)
• Adopted proclamation for Climate Change Awareness Month (unanimous)
• Approved August 20, 2025 minutes, payroll and treasury warrants, and pending contracts (unanimous)
• Accepted fire department gifts/donations as presented (unanimous)
• Approved noise‑bylaw waiver for National Grid night work (unanimous)
• Accepted the Eelgrass Management Plan (unanimous)
• Approved amendments to Chapter 260 Fishing and Shellfishing regulations (unanimous)
• Authorized Cultural Heritage Partners to engage Verus, LLC as claims administrator (unanimous)

Sign Advisory Council (HDC)

The Sign Advisory Council (HDC) will hold a meeting on September 9, 2025, to discuss procedural business and approve minutes from August 19 and 26. The session will be conducted remotely via Zoom.

• Approval of minutes from 8/19/25 and 8/26/25
• Public comment period
• Remote participation via Zoom
• Audio recorded announcement

Coastal Resilience Advisory Committee

The Coastal Resilience Advisory Committee will review a presentation on alternative access for Baxter Road. Members will discuss re-prioritizing Coastal Resilience Plan (CRP) recommendations and ideas for resiliency outreach, including potential videos.

• Presentation on Baxter Road Alternative Access by Vince Murphy
• Re-prioritizing CRP recommendations
• Discussion of coastal resiliency outreach and animation film pitches
• Proclamation to the Select Board for Climate Change Awareness Month
• Climate Change Summit on September 10th at Great Harbor Yacht Club

The Coastal Resilience Advisory Committee voted unanimously to defer discussion of the 2024 Coastal Resilience Plan recommendations to the next meeting. The meeting was then unanimously adjourned. No other actions were approved or denied.

• Postponed discussion of 2024 CRP recommendations to next meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging will discuss the planning details for the Senior Expo 2025, which is set for Saturday, October 18, 2025, at Nantucket High School. The meeting will include establishing a quorum and other standard procedural items before adjourning.

• Discuss planning for Senior Expo 2025
• Confirm event date: Saturday, October 18, 2025
• Confirm venue: Nantucket High School

Historic District Commission

The Nantucket Historic District Commission meeting on September 9, 2025 will consider a revised commission schedule covering July 29 through October 28, 2025. Commissioners will review and vote on a series of consent applications for work on historic properties, including fences, additions, roof changes, and solar installations. The agenda also lists new‑business proposals such as historic determinations and additional project applications. Comments on agenda items are due by 8:00 a.m. the Monday before the meeting.

• Approve fence/gate/patio for Susan Hutton, 13153 4 Maine Ave
• Approve rooftop solar for Thomas Fusaro, 13181 Toombs Ct
• Approve addition for Erin Donohue, 13205 26 Gosnold Rd
• Approve demolition of pool for Klaus Kleinfeld, 13172 Hawks Circle
• Approve historic determination for Robert Hatcher, 72 Baxter Rd

The commission approved a historic determination for 72 Baxter Road, passing 4‑1 with Angus MacLeod dissenting. It also approved the revised meeting schedule, moved 10 Angola St off the consent agenda, and approved numerous consent‑agenda items and consent‑with‑conditions applications. Several projects, including a rooftop solar installation on 65 Polpis Rd, were held for revision.

• Amended agenda to move 10 Angola St off consent agenda; held per request – unanimous
• Approved revised HDC meeting schedule (July‑Oct 2025 and Oct 2025‑Jan 2026) – unanimous
• Approved consent agenda items #1‑30 and #32‑33 (fences, solar, additions, etc.) – unanimous
• Approved consent with conditions for 12 applications (e.g., 100R Wauwinet Trust, Tom Kaza, Matthew Manera, etc.) – unanimous
• Approved 220 Milestone Rd hardscape project – unanimous
• Approved 10A West Dover rooftop solar project – unanimous
• Approved historic determination for 72 Baxter Rd (4‑1, Angus MacLeod dissent) – approved
• Held 65 Polpis Rd rooftop solar project for revisions – unanimous

Nantucket Islands Land Bank Commission

The Nantucket Islands Land Bank Commission will hold an open session to hear a presentation on the Nantucket Conservation Foundation’s Milestone Center and discuss deer‑damage permits. It will also consider a naming discussion for the Sconset Trail, receive an update on long‑range objectives, and review consent items including monthly transfer statistics, cash‑disbursement warrants, and a property‑use request. Afterward, the commission will enter an executive session for confidential matters.

• Deer Damage Permits – Presentation
• Nantucket Conservation Foundation’s Milestone Center – Presentation
• Sconset Trail – Naming Discussion
• Monthly Transfer Statistics – Review and Acceptance
• Warrant Authorization – Cash Disbursements

Airport Commission, Nantucket Memorial

The Nantucket Memorial Airport Commission will review and approve agenda items, draft minutes, and warrants. It will discuss pending leases and contracts, including a $6,447,638.12 change order for basement steel column revisions and related work. Additional topics include jet fuel considerations, PFAS investigation updates, and FY27 capital project and budget reviews.

• $6,447,638.12 change order for basement steel column revisions, retaining wall, fence, and electrical work
• $1,500 annual business fee for a catering license plus a 25% airport catering fee
• New lease agreement with base rent to be set after property appraisal (rent amount listed as $xxxxx)
• PFAS investigation update (IRA Status Report No. 18) under item 071420-03
• FY27 capital project request and preliminary FY27 budget review

The Nantucket Airport Commission ratified the August 6 and August 20 warrants by unanimous roll‑call vote. It then approved the leases, contracts, and amendments listed in Exhibit 1, also by unanimous roll‑call vote. The agenda and draft minutes were adopted by unanimous consent. No other substantive actions were decided.

• Ratified 08/06/25 and 08/20/25 warrants (Aye: Marks, Planzer, Bouscaren, Leavitt, Gasbarro)
• Approved leases, contracts, and amendments in Exhibit 1 (Aye: Bouscaren, Planzer, Leavitt, Marks, Gasbarro)
• Adopted agenda (unanimous consent)
• Adopted draft minutes (unanimous consent)

Planning Board

The Nantucket Planning Board will consider a vote on street parking requirements for the Ticcoma Green special permit (#67-17). It will also review applications for second dwellings at several addresses, a garage apartment project, and several amendment requests (ANRs). Public hearings for multiple development proposals will be noted, with action deadlines extending into late 2025. Routine items include officer elections, agenda approval, and minutes from the August 11, 2025 meeting.

• Discussion – Ticcoma Green (Special Permit #67-17) on street parking requirements, votes may be taken
• Second Dwellings applications: 170 Cliff Road; 275 Polpis Road; 3 Pops Lane; 46 Hooper Farm Road; 16 Hawthorne Lane
• Garage Apartments application: 47 Quidnet Road (Stephen W. & Susan C. Burbage)
• ANRs: 4 & 6 Dukes Road (4 Dukes Realty LLC, Alexander Stancioff, The Cary Living Trust); 73 & 75 Fairgrounds Road (John Murray)
• Public Hearings with action deadlines: 13 Hawks Circle (deadline 11-09-2025); 9 Correia Lane (deadline 12-24-2025); 16 & 18 Vesper Lane (deadline 12-07-2025); 18A Greglen Avenue (deadline 12-07-2025); 75 Fairgrounds Road (deadline 12-07-2025)

Contract Review Committee, Human Services

The committee will review draft applications for human services capacity, program, and substance misuse grants. Members will also establish calendars for grant releases and reviews, and plan a grant award celebration for September 12, 2025.

• Update on FY 27 funding request
• Review of draft Human Services Capacity, Program, and Substance Misuse grant applications
• Scheduling of Bidder’s Information Session and grant due dates
• Scheduling of applicant interviews and deliberation dates
• Planning for FY 26 Grant Award Celebration on September 12, 2025

The Contract Review Committee agreed to open the grant Request for Proposals from September 15 to October 15. It adopted a series of dates for applicant information sessions, grant reviews, interviews and deliberations. The FY 26 Grant Award Celebration invitation was changed to request photos from recipients instead of short speeches. The meeting was adjourned with a 5‑1 vote.

• Approved RFP open period Sep 15–Oct 15 (committee agreement)
• Approved grant review calendar with dates Sep 25, Oct 24, Oct 31, Nov 7, Nov 14, Nov 21, Dec 2
• Changed award ceremony invitation to request photos rather than speeches
• Motion to adjourn passed (5‑1)

Affordable Housing Trust

The Affordable Housing Trust will meet to approve previous minutes and conduct an executive session. The board will consider the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of specific real properties.

• Real property consideration at 18, 18A, 20, 22, 24, and 26 Sparks Avenue
• Real property consideration at 8 Skyline Drive

The Affordable Housing Trust approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the August 19, 2025 meeting. The board then voted to close the open session and move to executive session to discuss real‑property matters. No other actions were taken.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved August 19, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Moved to executive session to consider real‑property matters (unanimous)

Nantucket Islands Land Bank Commission

The Nantucket Islands Land Bank Commission will meet to discuss the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property. The meeting will be conducted in executive session to avoid detrimental effects on the body's negotiating position.

• Executive session to consider real property purchase, exchange, lease, or value

Conservation Commission

The Nantucket Conservation Commission will consider and decide on orders of conditions—both with and without waiver requirements—for multiple property submissions. Items include proposals for Smooth Hummocks Way, 164 Hummock Pond Road, 220 Milestone Road, and several others. The meeting also includes routine agenda acceptance, public comment, and approval of prior minutes.

• Orders of conditions (no waiver) for Nantucket Islands Land Bank – Smooth Hummocks Way (SE48-3893)
• Orders of conditions (no waiver) for Powers – 164 Hummock Pond Road (SE48-3918)
• Orders of conditions (waiver required) for West Ashored LLC – 62 Wanoma Way (SE48-3869)
• Orders of conditions (waiver required) for Sankaty Golf Club – 18 Hoicks Hollow Road (SE48-3911)
• Minor modifications for Burbage – 47 Quidnet Road (SE48-3855)

The Conservation Commission accepted its agenda and closed two permit applications. It approved amended Orders of Conditions for three projects, issued a -2 determination for the Massachusetts Electric Company underground conduit project, and approved a minor modification for a property on Quidnet Road.

• Accepted agenda (6-0)
• Closed SE48-3918 Powers permit (6-0)
• Closed SE48-3916 Nantucket Conservation Foundation permit (6-0)
• Issued amended Order of Conditions for Powers‑164 Hummock Pond Road (6-0)
• Issued amended Order of Conditions for Nantucket Conservation Foundation‑220 Milestone Road (6-0)
• Issued amended Order of Conditions for Nantucket Islands Land Bank‑50‑56 Madaket Road (6-0)
• Issued RDA with -2 determination for Massachusetts Electric Company underground conduit project (5-0)
• Approved minor modification for Burbage‑47 Quidnet Road (6-0)

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging will hear updates on the upcoming Senior Expo scheduled for October 18, 2025. Guest speakers from Best of Care Consulting will present on care management services. Additional reports will cover human services, Saltmarsh activities, and other senior‑focused events.

• Guest speakers Erin Lynch and Jessica Trimble from Best of Care Consulting present care management updates
• Update on plan for Senior Expo scheduled for October 18, 2025
• Report on Human Services by Jerico Mele
• Report on Saltmarsh activities by Laura Stewart
• Update on NHA events for seniors by Robert Kucharavy

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging will discuss plans for the Senior Expo 2025, scheduled for Saturday, October 18, 2025, at Nantucket High School. The meeting will also address standard procedural matters such as establishing a quorum and adjourning.

• Plan Senior Expo 2025 – scheduled for Oct 18, 2025, at Nantucket High School

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission is meeting to discuss old and new business regarding property alterations and new constructions. The body will review applications for dwellings, additions, and solar arrays, and discuss policies on demolition and house moves.

• New second floor addition at 8 Federal St (Artist Assoc)
• New dwelling and demolition/move at 26 N. Cambridge St (Norton’s Noggins, LLC)
• Rooftop solar applications at 10A W Dover and 65 Polpis Rd
• Mixed-use and duplex projects at 1 Toombs Court (1 Toombs Ct LLC)
• New dwelling and pool applications at 7 Delaney Rd, 4 Wood Hollow Rd, and 5 Gray Ave

The commission approved a series of property alterations and new constructions, including a pool condition for Helen DuBois, a revised Willard Street residence, a guest house on Cliff Road, a sports court at Maxey Pond, and several other dwelling projects. A mixed‑use development on Toombs Court was also approved with design adjustments. Several applications were held for further revisions.

• Approved DuBois pool condition (pool not visible, no grade change) – unanimous
• Approved Mark Howard 13A Willard St revision with Exhibit A – 4-1
• Approved Nancy Breckenridge guest house at 170 Cliff Rd – unanimous
• Approved Michelle Velle sports court at 10 Maxey Pond Rd with Exhibit A – unanimous
• Approved Easy St LLC alterations at 4 Easy St with Exhibit A – unanimous
• Approved Kinney new dwelling at 7 Delaney Rd with Exhibit A – unanimous
• Approved Dean Lampe new dwelling at 5 Gray Ave with gable adjustment – unanimous
• Approved 1 Toombs Court Mixed‑Use Lot A building 2 with design adjustments – unanimous

Harbor & Shellfish Advisory Board

The Harbor & Shellfish Advisory Board meeting on Sept 2, 2025 will review several ongoing items, including continued discussion of amendments to town shellfish regulations concerning harbor conch fishing, a discussion on Madaket ditch dredging to improve herring runs, an update on potential intertidal oyster farming for Sean Fitzgibbon and other growers, and input on the eelgrass management plan. The board will also consider re‑appointing its representative to the Coastal Resilience Advisory Committee and discuss a draft harbor update plan. Public comment periods will be provided for marine and natural resources topics and for other issues. The meeting will be held at the town trailer on 131 Pleasant St. and via Zoom.

• Amendments to town shellfish regulations: harbor conch fishing clarification (continued review)
• Discussion of Madaket ditch dredging to enhance herring runs
• Update on potential intertidal oyster farming for Sean Fitzgibbon and other growers
• Eelgrass management plan input and discussion
• Re‑appointment of HSAB representative on Coastal Resilience Advisory Committee

Nantucket Public School Committee

The Nantucket School Committee will review student enrollment and the District Improvement Plan. The body will vote on accepting two private donations and approve previous meeting minutes. Discussions will include school and employee handbooks and committee goals for 2025-2026.

• Vote to approve $15,000 donation from Nantucket Golf Club Foundation for tuition assistance
• Vote to approve $12,500 donation from ReMain Nantucket for marketing and communications
• Presentation on District Improvement Plan (Year 3 Action Plan)
• Discussion of School & Employee Handbooks
• Discussion of School Committee Goals 2025-2026

The committee approved the meeting agenda unanimously. A parent raised a concern about a physical altercation involving her son and the superintendent offered a private meeting. The superintendent reported on new staff, enrollment numbers, transportation changes, e‑bike safety rules, and the summer school program. An overview of the Year‑Three District Improvement Plan was also presented.

• Agenda approved unanimously

Sign Advisory Council (HDC)

The Sign Advisory Council will conduct procedural business, hear public comment, and discuss a proposed sign project for the Artists Association of Nant at 13086 8 Federal Street. The council will also preliminarily discuss temporary signage for NISHA. No minutes are pending approval.

• Proposed sign project for Artists Association of Nant at 13086 8 Federal Street (Projecting sign – Johnson Gallery 42.3.1/172)
• Preliminary discussion of temporary signage for NISHA

The council adopted its agenda unanimously. It approved the Artists Association of Nantucket's proposed entrance sign at 13086 Zero India St with a unanimous vote. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 9:23 am.

• Adopt agenda (unanimous vote)
• Approve Artists Association of Nantucket entrance sign (unanimous vote)
• Adjourn meeting (unanimous vote)

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will review applications for building additions, demolitions, and exterior changes. The body is deciding on a variety of residential and commercial projects, including new dwellings and solar installations.

• Nantucket Land Bank requests for demolition and new construction at 166 Hummock Pond Rd
• Proposed new dwelling at 46 Hooper Farm Rd
• Proposed new dwelling at 8 Golfview Dr
• Request for a projecting sign for the Johnson Gallery at 8 Federal Street
• Action on unsafe or dangerous condition regarding dwelling demolition at 12 Atlantic Ave

The commission approved the amended agenda, then unanimously approved the full list of consents and the consents with conditions. It also approved a sign for Artists Assoc., ratified a correction to a previous HDC number, and voted to hold the 126 Main Street application for revisions. One view request was held without a decision.

• Approved amended agenda (Welch, MacLeod, Patten, Camp)
• Approved all listed consents unanimously
• Approved consents with conditions unanimously
• Approved Artists Assoc. sign at 8 Federal Street unanimously
• Ratified correction of HDC # and scope of work for Whidden project unanimously
• Held 126 Main Street application for revisions unanimously
• Held view request for Darrell Ferguson application (no decision)

Nantucket Islands Land Bank Commission

The Nantucket Islands Land Bank Commission will review monthly reports for the Sconset and Miacomet golf courses and discuss the Fiscal Year 2026 operating and capital budgets. The body will also receive updates on property projects and long-range objectives.

• Discussion of Fiscal Year 2026 Operating and Capital Budgets
• Project updates for 16/19 East Creek Road and 22 Massasoit Bridge Road
• Appointment of Evaluation Committee for Owners’ Project Manager at 41 Jefferson Avenue
• Monthly reviews of Sconset and Miacomet Golf Courses
• Update on Town of Nantucket Master Plan

Golf Capital Workgroup

The Golf Capital Workgroup will meet on Monday, August 25, 2025 at the Miacomet Golf Course conference room. Items include an architectural plan and retainer for a basement function room, a potential bar relocation, and a long‑range plan for pro‑shop relocation at Miacomet. The group will also discuss forward tees and accessible parking and ramp at Sconset Golf Course. The agenda includes approval of the November 19, 2024 meeting minutes.

• Architectural plan / retainer for basement function room at Miacomet Golf Course – discussion
• Potential bar relocation at Miacomet Golf Course – discussion
• Long‑range plan for pro shop relocation / reuse of other NLB structures at Miacomet – discussion
• Forward tees at Sconset Golf Course – discussion
• Accessible parking and ramp at Sconset Golf Course – discussion

Nantucket Planning & Economic Development Commission

The Nantucket Planning & Economic Development Commission will receive updates on housing and transportation. The body is scheduled to vote on a letter of support to oppose term limits for the Steamship Authority.

• Vote on letter of support to oppose Steamship Authority term limits
• Approval of draft Traffic Safety Action Plan for Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A)
• Authorization for Director to sign FFY 2026 3C Contract for Unified Planning Work Program
• Housing update presentation by Municipal Housing Director Kristie Ferrantella
• Discussion on NP&EDC Enabling Legislation community engagement and communication plan

The Nantucket Planning & Economic Development Commission closed the public review period and unanimously approved the draft Traffic Safety Action Plan, adding language that engineering designs are conceptual. It also authorized the Planning Director to sign the FY 2026 Unified Planning Work Program contract, approved a $32,500 amendment to the Nantucket Buildout Analysis, and adopted a letter opposing Steamship Authority term limits. In addition, the commission approved prior meeting minutes, directed staff to develop a public‑outreach plan for upcoming legislation, and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved May 19, 2025 minutes (7-2)
• Approved July 28, 2025 minutes (8-0, one abstention)
• Approved draft Traffic Safety Action Plan, closing public review period (unanimous)
• Authorized Planning Director to sign FY 2026 Unified Planning Work Program contract (unanimous)
• Approved letter opposing Steamship Authority term limits (8-1)
• Approved Contract Amendment No. 2 for Nantucket Buildout Analysis, $32,500 (unanimous)
• Directed staff to research outreach ideas and present proposal at September meeting (8-1)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Advisory Committee of Non-voting Taxpayers

The committee will hear from the Director of the Nantucket Sewer Department and receive updates on coastal resiliency and the Town Council Study Committee. Members will also discuss proposals regarding noise bylaws and short-term rentals (STR).

• Guest presentation by David Gray, Director of Nantucket Sewer Department
• Discussion of Noise Bylaw Proposal
• Discussion of STR Proposals
• Coastal Resiliency Update from Gary Beller
• Update on Town Council Study Committee

The committee approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the previous meeting unanimously. Gary Beller was re-elected to serve as the ACNVT representative on the Coastal Resilience Advisory Committee by a unanimous vote. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 12:35 pm. The next ACNVT meeting is scheduled for September 13, 2025.

• Agenda approved (unanimous)
• Minutes approved (unanimous)
• Gary Beller re-elected to CRAC (unanimous)
• Motion to adjourn passed (unanimous)

Washington Street Collaborative Work Group

The Washington Street Collaborative Work Group scheduled a meeting for August 22, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. in the Land Bank Conference Room, 22 Broad Street, Nantucket, MA, with a Zoom option. The meeting was later cancelled, so no agenda items were discussed or decided.

Council for Human Services

The Council for Human Services will establish quorum, approve prior meeting minutes, and discuss the grant application process. It will vote on a letter to the Town Manager and Select Board requesting FY27 funding for human services and substance misuse grants. The council will also review grant applications, create a rubric, assign study groups, and receive updates on needs assessments.

• Approval of letter to Town Manager and Select Board on FY27 funding request for Human Services and Substance Misuse Grants
• Grant Application Review and creation of the Rubric
• Assignment of Study Groups
• Needs Assessment Update
• Grant Award Ceremony on September 12, 2025

The council unanimously approved the agenda, the prior meeting minutes, and a letter requesting FY27 funding for Human Services and Substance Misuse Grants. They also assigned study‑group members, confirmed the Sustainable Market table schedule, and set details for the September 12 grant award ceremony. The meeting was adjourned after a unanimous motion.

• Agenda accepted by all members present (unanimous)
• Minutes from 7/31/25 approved by all members present (unanimous)
• Letter to Town Manager and Select Board on FY27 funding request approved by all members present (unanimous)
• Study‑group assignments to be emailed individually by Veronica (action taken)
• Sustainable Market table scheduled for Saturdays after Labor Day through Indigenous People’s Day (action taken)
• Tara to create informational grant‑recipient card for the market table (action taken)
• Grant award ceremony details for September 12, 2025 confirmed (action taken)
• Meeting adjourned by unanimous motion

Board of Health

The Nantucket Board of Health will discuss updates on PFAS water sampling, several variance requests, a septic loan request, and a fee schedule update. Public comment will be taken and minutes approved. A public hearing will be held on the fee schedule update. The meeting will also include updates on environmental contamination and other administrative reports.

• Septic loan request for 24 Ridge Lane
• Variance request for Wicked Island Bakery
• Nitrogen Loading Credit for 13 Woodland Drive, Lot 6
• Variance request for 12 Baltimore St
• Public Hearing – Fee Schedule update

The board approved the minutes, a septic loan for 24 Ridge Lane, a one‑year variance for Wicked Island Bakery, and a variance for 12 Baltimore Street with a deed restriction limiting the dwelling to three bedrooms. It also continued discussion on 13 Woodland Drive and the 113 Hummock Pond variance, and postponed a vote on a new public hearing fee schedule until September. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved minutes (5-0)
• Approved septic loan request for 24 Ridge Lane (5-0)
• Approved one‑year variance for Wicked Island Bakery (5-0)
• Continued 13 Woodland Drive discussion until September meeting (5-0)
• Approved 12 Baltimore Street variance with 3‑bedroom deed restriction (5-0)
• Continued 113 Hummock Pond variance request until next month (5-0)
• Delayed vote on public hearing fee schedule until September meeting (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:27 p.m. (5-0)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing to consider several waiver-required notices of intent for proposed developments, including projects at Sankaty Golf Club, the Nantucket Conservation Foundation, and the Robert F. Greenhill Revocable Trust. The commission will also review related orders of conditions and certificates of compliance. Minutes from the May 8, 2025 meeting and various committee reports will be approved.

• Waiver-required notice of intent for Sankaty Golf Club, Inc. – 18 Hoicks Hollow Road (SE48-3911)
• Waiver-required notice of intent for Nantucket Conservation Foundation – Coatue (SE48-3914)
• Waiver-required notice of intent for Robert F. Greenhill Revocable Trust – 16 Hoicks Hollow Road (SE48-)
• Waiver-required notice of intent for West Ashored LLC – 62 Wanoma Way (SE48-3869)
• Waiver-required notice of intent for The Summer House of Nantucket Realty Trust – 10 & 16 Ocean Avenue (SE48-3824)

The commission accepted its agenda after a 4‑0 vote with one abstention. It closed the Coatue relocation application and approved an order of conditions for East Lincoln Avenue Realty Trust. The body issued certificates of compliance with ongoing conditions for properties including Coburn, Warrens Landing, and two ACK Hang Ten projects. It also invalidated the order for 13 Commercial Street LLC and issued a partial certificate of compliance for Nantucket Islands Resorts LLC.

• Agenda accepted (4-0, Williams abstained)
• Coatue relocation application closed (5-0)
• East Lincoln Avenue Realty Trust OOC issued (5-0)
• Nantucket Conservation Foundation OOC amended issued (5-0)
• Coburn Certificate of Compliance issued with ongoing condition #20 (5-0)
• Warrens Landing Nominee Trust Certificate of Compliance issued with conditions #20‑22 (5-0)
• 13 Commercial Street LLC order invalidated (5-0)
• Nantucket Islands Resorts LLC partial Certificate of Compliance issued (5-0)

Nantucket Housing Authority

The Nantucket Housing Authority will meet to review financial warrants, a promissory note, and architect fee amendments. The board will also discuss a covenant for 10 Oak Hollow Lane and litigation regarding 39 Essex Rd.

• Cape Cod Five Cents Savings Bank promissory note for $307,000 (6 months)
• Rowse Architect Fee Amendment No.02 for $840
• Housing Nantucket Covenant for 10 Oak Hollow Lane
• Litigation where NHA is named defendant regarding 39 Essex Rd. Covenant Program
• Work Plan 201043 Change Order Proposals # 4, 5, 6

Tree Advisory Committee

The Tree Advisory Committee will meet to discuss strategies for the Emerald Ash Borer. The committee will also review updates regarding specific trees at 18 Back St., 43 Union St., and 41 W. Chester St.

• Discussion and strategies for Emerald Ash Borer
• Update on 18 Back St. Elm
• Update on 43 Union St.
• Update on 41 W. Chester St.

County Commission

The County Commission will meet to discuss Senate Bill No. 2395 regarding proposed term limits for the Steamship Authority Governing Board. The body will also review payroll and treasury warrants for August 2025.

• Discussion and potential votes on Senate Bill No. 2395 (Steamship Authority Governing Board term limits)
• Approval of August 2025 Payroll and Treasury Warrants
• Approval of July 23, 2025 meeting minutes

The Commissioners approved the minutes of the July 23, 2025 meeting and the August payroll and treasury warrants, each by a unanimous roll‑call vote. They also approved sending a letter opposing Senate Bill No. 2395 and authorized the Chair to sign it, again with all five members voting Yes. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous consent.

• Approved July 23 minutes and August payroll warrants (5 Yes)
• Approved sending opposition letter to Senate Bill 2395, authorizing Chair to sign (5 Yes)
• Adjourned meeting (5 Yes)

Select Board

The Select Board will review preliminary general fund budget projections for FY 2027 and consider several departmental contracts. The meeting includes requests for noise bylaw waivers and filming permissions for a production titled “Five Star Weekend.”

• Review of FY 2027 Preliminary General Fund Budget Projections
• Hazen & Sawyer, P.C. contract up to $150,000 for stormwater drainage engineering
• Eastern Research Group, Inc. contract for $132,115 for environmental justice needs assessment
• C.C. Construction request for noise bylaw waiver for Surfside Area Transportation Enhancements Project
• Universal Content Productions, LLC requests for film permits and bylaw waivers for “Five Star Weekend”

The board approved pending contracts, a preservation restriction review for 4 Old North Wharf, a noise‑bylaw waiver for C.C. Construction, and film permits for the “Five Star Weekend” production (3‑1 vote). All items were adopted by roll‑call vote. No other new business was taken.

• Approved pending contracts (items VII 1‑4) – 5 Yes votes
• Sent preservation restriction for 4 Old North Wharf to Town Counsel – 5 Yes votes
• Approved noise‑bylaw waiver for C.C. Construction work Sep 2‑14 – 5 Yes votes
• Approved film permits for “Five Star Weekend” production – 3 Yes, 1 No

Sign Advisory Council (HDC)

The Sign Advisory Council will meet to discuss and potentially approve sign requests for various properties. The agenda includes reviews for projecting signs and a directional traffic sign.

• Projecting sign for Marissa Collections at Zero India St
• Projecting sign for Julie’s Kitchen at 21 S Water St
• Projecting sign for Land Bank at 22 Broad St
• Directional/traffic sign at Tom Nevers East

The Sign Advisory Council approved sign applications for Zero India LLC, South Realty Inc., and Nant Land Bank, each with specific conditions, by a 3‑0 vote. The application for a Tom Nevers directional/traffic sign was held for more information and a master sign plan, also by a 3‑0 vote. Enforcement updates noted one resolved sign and two pending cases, and staff changes were announced.

• Approved Zero India LLC projecting sign with corrected application noting light and bracket location; remove window decals (3-0)
• Approved South Realty Inc projecting sign; require chalkboard sign removal or separate application (3-0)
• Approved Nant Land Bank projecting sign; require removal of fence sign (3-0)
• Held Tom Nevers directional/traffic sign application for additional information and a master sign plan (3-0)
• Recorded enforcement: Cape Cod Five sign resolved; Gas Light and Jack and Charlies signs pending
• Noted staff transition: Nicky Sherriff’s last meeting; Cathy Flynn to handle enforcement; Rodlisha Dixon to handle administration
• Motion to adjourn passed (3-0)

Community Preservation Committee

The Community Preservation Committee meeting scheduled for August 19, 2025, has been cancelled. The meeting was to be held at 131 Pleasant Street.

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging meeting will discuss planning for the Senior Expo 2025, set for Saturday, October 18, 2025 at Nantucket High School. The committee will address details and next steps for the event. The agenda also includes routine items such as call to order, establishing quorum, and adjournment.

• Plan Senior Expo 2025 scheduled for Oct 18, 2025 at Nantucket High School