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Council for Human Services

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Aug 21, 2026

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Needs Assessment To Be Revised Before Public Release

Published Aug 21, 2026

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Briefing

Jun 25, 2026

Needs Assessment To Be Revised Before Public Release

The Council reviewed a final draft of Nantucket’s Human Services Needs Assessment, based on 621 resident surveys, and suggested revising it before sharing it with the public or Select Board. The assessment identified access to healthcare, health insurance, substance misuse, and child immunization among residents’ top health concerns.

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Briefing

Apr 23, 2026

Needs Assessment Surpasses Response Goal

The human services needs assessment had 436 survey responses, exceeding its goal of 382. In-person data collection is planned for May 4–8 to reach more seasonal residents, young adults, and Hispanic residents.

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Briefing

Feb 12, 2026

Human services survey seeks 380 responses

The Council reviewed preliminary needs-assessment survey data and set a goal of at least 380 resident responses by mid-April. Members discussed ways to increase awareness of the survey.

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Briefing

Dec 18, 2025

Grant recommendations move toward town approval

The council voted to notify each FY27 human services and substance misuse grant applicant of its recommended award, while making clear that awards are not final until approval at annual town meeting.

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Briefing

Oct 23, 2025

Human services grants enter review process

The Council received 23 applications for FY27 human services and substance misuse grants. Study groups will review applications and submit questions by November 7 ahead of interviews scheduled for November 14.

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Briefing

Sep 12, 2025

Human services grants recognized

FY26 grant recipients received certificates recognizing programs funded by the Town of Nantucket. The Council also introduced the FY27 request for proposals.

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Briefing

Sep 11, 2025

Council approves three grant solicitations

The Council for Human Services approved releasing three revised requests for proposals covering operational, program, and substance misuse grants. FY27 funding is confirmed at $650,000 for human services grants and $175,000 for substance misuse grants, while staff will seek increased funding for new work.

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Briefing

Aug 21, 2025

Council Approves Human Services Funding Request Letter

The Council for Human Services approved a letter requesting FY27 funding for Human Services and Substance Misuse Grants, with wording and minor detail changes. The council also agreed to revise its grant-evaluation rubric and established a steering committee for the needs assessment.

1 min readMunicipal coverage