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The Nantucket Planning & Economic Development Commission voted 8-3 to accept proposed changes to its enabling legislation for the 2026 Annual Town Meeting, including a residency requirement for commissioners and clarified voting rules.
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If adopted, the proposed changes would require commissioners to be legal residents of Nantucket County and serve without compensation. They would also clarify that Commission decisions require a majority of members present and voting. The Commission’s vote supports moving these changes forward for consideration at the 2026 Annual Town Meeting.
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