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Board Sets 2027 Town Meeting Dates

Published Aug 21, 2026

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Briefing

Jul 22, 2026

Board Sets 2027 Town Meeting Dates

The Select Board voted unanimously to hold the 2027 Annual Town Meeting on Monday, May 10, at 5:00 PM, and the Annual Town Election on Tuesday, May 25.

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Briefing

Jul 20, 2026

Utility projects approved on three roads

The Select Board approved three utility petitions, subject to departmental comments, for conduit, junction-box, and handhole installations serving properties on Nobadeer Farm Road, Gray Avenue, and Fairgrounds Road. The Board also continued a Sparks Avenue utility hearing to September 28, 2026; a Milestone Rotary pole-relocation request was withdrawn.

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Briefing

Jul 13, 2026

Select Board Reviews Town Priorities

The Select Board participated in the Nantucket Civic League annual summer forum, reviewing its strategic plan, housing, capital projects, town finances, and the resident impacts of coastal resilience, sewer, water, and stormwater projects.

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Briefing

Jul 13, 2026

Board Approves FY 2026 Budget Transfers

The Select Board unanimously approved $1,859,905 in General Fund transfers and $667,100 in enterprise-fund transfers for FY 2026. The transfers restore funding reduced earlier for vacant positions and reallocate funds within enterprise budgets.

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Briefing

Jul 8, 2026

Board approves $19.62 million bond sale

The Select Board unanimously approved the sale of $19,620,000 in general obligation bonds: $13,659,500 for general fund projects, $5,779,000 for sewer projects, and $181,500 for a water project.

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Briefing

Jun 24, 2026

Board Approves Fire Engine Financing

The Select Board unanimously approved financing a replacement fire engine with $850,000 in borrowing over a maximum 20-year term. The board also received an update on bike-path crossing signs and safety.

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Briefing

Jun 15, 2026

Board declines later alcohol sales

The Select Board agreed not to extend on-premises alcohol sales beyond existing hours, declining the option to allow service until 2:00 or 3:00 AM. It approved limited temporary entertainment and licensing changes, including Cisco Brewers programming until 10:00 PM and prerecorded indoor music at Greydon House until 11:00 PM.

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Briefing

Jun 10, 2026

Level 2 Water Restrictions Announced

Nantucket is under Level 2 drought conditions, with mandatory water restrictions in effect and fines for noncompliance. The Select Board also accepted a revised agenda and tabled an Affordable Housing Trust item until June 24.

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Briefing

Jun 9, 2026

Select Board Reviews Governance Priorities

The Select Board identified capital-project prioritization and developing a realistic spending plan as important priorities, but took no action on either during the retreat.

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Briefing

Jun 3, 2026

Pleasant Street sidewalk plan approved

The Select Board approved recommended alternatives for Pleasant Street sidewalk improvements, directing staff to minimize parking loss and consult the Tree Advisory Committee about work near trees. The Board also approved an amended airport bulk fuel storage license covering additional mobile, above-ground, and underground fuel storage.

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Briefing

May 20, 2026

Select Board Elects New Officers

The Select Board elected Dawn E. Hill as chair and Brooke Mohr as vice chair, with all members voting in favor.

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Briefing

May 20, 2026

Two New Select Board Members Sworn In

Robert DeCosta and Jill Vieth took the oath of office as Select Board members following the May 19 annual town election. The meeting adjourned at 10:03 a.m.

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Briefing

May 18, 2026

Board approves liquor license with October review

The Select Board approved a liquor license with a standard 1:00 AM closing time and scheduled the application for review at its October licensing meeting. The Board also approved a noise-bylaw waiver extending the 2026 Boston Pops event at Jetties Beach until 10:30 PM and moved a Nantucket by Design opening party to Harborview Nantucket.

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Briefing

May 14, 2026

Board entered closed session on labor matters

The Select Board voted 4-0 to enter executive session for labor grievances and negotiations, a potential 158 Madaket Road property transaction, litigation strategy, and approval of prior executive-session minutes.

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Briefing

Apr 30, 2026

Select Board Reviews Town Meeting Plans

The Select Board reviewed plans and proposed articles for Nantucket’s May 4, 2026 Annual Town Meeting and answered participant questions.

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Briefing

Apr 29, 2026

Board Restricts Dog After Fatal Attack

The Select Board unanimously designated Pedro a dangerous dog after it killed a domestic animal, required a behavioral specialist to create a training plan, and ordered physical leashing or harnessing outside the residence until further action.

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Briefing

Apr 27, 2026

Event hearing continued over parking plans

The Select Board continued a public hearing to May 18, 2026, on the Nantucket Historical Association’s June 26 event for approximately 350 guests and 15 staff after questions about attendance and parking.

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Briefing

Apr 15, 2026

Tour Van Parking Spaces Approved

The Select Board permanently designated three on-street parking spaces on Washington Street at Salem Street for tour vans, accommodating two vans.

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Briefing

Apr 7, 2026

Select Board Adopts Municipal Housing Plan

The Select Board adopted Nantucket’s Municipal Housing Strategic Plan by a 4-0 vote, supporting a 10-year effort to create 25 to 50 workforce-housing units for critical Town and School employees. The Board identified the Waitt Drive municipal employee housing proposal as its top priority.

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Briefing

Apr 6, 2026

No Select Board action taken

The Select Board did not have a quorum, so it conducted no business or discussion.

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Briefing

Mar 25, 2026

Board Approves Town Meeting Article Comments

The Select Board unanimously approved its comments on Annual Town Meeting warrant Articles 11, 13, 14, 15 and 17, with additional comments for Articles 73 and 74 reviewed.

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Briefing

Mar 18, 2026

Select Board Sets Positions on Town Meeting Articles

The Select Board reached preliminary positions on several May 4 Annual Town Meeting articles, including support for town employee housing, LORAN Barracks housing, the Somerset sewer extension, supplemental Public Works Facility design funding, the off-shore wind stabilization fund, and a planning legislation change. The Board agreed that beneficiaries of the Somerset sewer project should be assessed 25% of the cost, while deferring a position on the Baxter Road erosion-control license.

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Briefing

Mar 16, 2026

Bar Yoshi Receives Suspended License Penalty

The Select Board found Bar Yoshi violated town alcohol regulations and issued a two-day license suspension, held in abeyance for one year. The Board also renewed seasonal liquor licenses, excluding The Green, and continued two utility petition hearings to April 27, 2026.

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Briefing

Mar 12, 2026

Boards Review Annual Town Meeting Warrant

The Select Board, Finance Committee, and Planning Board reviewed the proposed 2026 Annual Town Meeting warrant and accompanying motions, including appropriations, stabilization funds, zoning changes, and home-rule petitions.

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