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Commission Questions Proposed Range Light Replacement

Published Aug 21, 2026

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Briefing

May 15, 2026

Commission Questions Proposed Range Light Replacement

The commission unanimously approved a letter expressing concerns about replacing the wooden Brant Point range lights with concrete and steel towers, and agreed to revisit the matter after receiving a response from the State Historic Preservation Office.

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Briefing

Apr 17, 2026

Commission Recommends Pleasant Street Safety Changes

The Nantucket Historical Commission recommended Pleasant Street design changes that would remove some parking, improve pedestrian access, preserve shade trees, and support faster emergency response. The recommendation passed 6-0, with one abstention.

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Briefing

Mar 20, 2026

Historic surveys and preservation planning advance

Nantucket was approved for a Massachusetts Historical Commission grant to support a preservation plan. A kickoff meeting will begin the procurement process, while town-owned historic resource surveys are scheduled to continue with site visits in late April.

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Briefing

Feb 20, 2026

Commission backs bike bollard at 53 Main

The commission reached consensus in favor of a bike-rack-style bollard as a historically appropriate safety measure in front of 53 Main Street. Members also discussed widening sidewalks on Pleasant Street while retaining trees where possible, but made no final design recommendation.

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Briefing

Jan 16, 2026

Tom Nevers Path Design Reviewed

The commission reviewed the proposed 2.1-mile Tom Nevers multiuse path connecting Milestone Road with the Tom Nevers field, with a goal of opening by summer 2027. Members suggested preserving the rural setting, adding vegetation between the path and road, improving crosswalks, and recognizing the historic railroad bed.

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Briefing

Dec 19, 2025

Commission endorses hurricane-lamp streetlight design

The commission voted 4-2 to endorse adding a hurricane lamp to the pilot Downtown Dark Sky Friendly streetlight fixture, although the fixture remained above the 1,000-lumen limit discussed at the meeting.

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Briefing

Nov 21, 2025

Commission Finds No Adverse Pier Effects

The commission voted 7-0 to send a letter stating that the proposed Coast Guard Station Brant Point Pier replacement would have no adverse effects. It also sought $30,000 in survey and planning grant funding, with a $20,000 local match.

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Briefing

Oct 17, 2025

Commission declines to endorse short-term rental articles

The Nantucket Historical Commission unanimously voted to take no action and not endorse either Special Town Meeting short-term rental article. It also unanimously authorized staff to pursue grant pre-approval for a town preservation plan before the November 19, 2025 deadline.

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Briefing

Sep 19, 2025

Commission Reviews Preservation Projects

The commission raised no preservation concerns about a proposed telecommunications antenna at Sherburne Commons, while seeking clarification about its address and placement before the September 22 review deadline.

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Briefing

Aug 15, 2025

Commission backs four preservation initiatives

The commission unanimously approved a letter supporting four FY 2026 Community Preservation Act initiatives: continuing work on the West Monomoy lots, conducting island farm surveys, digitizing large aerial photographs, and reviewing Building with Nantucket in Mind with a consultant. Applications are due September 5.

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