Government · Other Committee
Land Bank Backs Madaket Playground Concept
Nantucket's Land Bank Commission backs a first-ever playground for Madaket.
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Government · Council on Aging
COA keeps officers, studies bylaw overhaul
Nantucket's Council on Aging retained its officers and began exploring a bylaw overhaul to secure dedicated funding. Chair Robert M.
Government · Other Committee
Nantucket Historic Panel Tables Fine, Paint Rules
The Nantucket Historic District Commission opened its fall season without voting on any substantive policy, deferring a proposed as-built fine schedule, a new demolition definition and an expanded paint-color list to future meetings.
Government · Other Committee
Land Bank waives penalty, approves fee release
The Nantucket Islands Land Bank Commission voted to waive a penalty and release a lien on a disputed land bank fee assessment. Staff said the property owner's attorney had not received complete court information, leaving the owner "kind of in the dark" before the unanimous waiver vote.
Government · Other Committee
Historical Panel Rejects Coast Guard Light Options
The Nantucket Historical Commission voted to reject the Coast Guard's mitigation offers for replacing the historic Brant Point range lights.
Government · Other Committee
Parks Commission Elects New Chair, Approves BBQ Event
Nantucket's Parks and Recreation Commission elected Nikki Drew as chair and conditionally approved a charity barbecue event at Tom Nevers Field. Meryl was elected co-chair and Gina secretary, while Jesse continues as the commission's Community Preservation Committee representative.
Government · Other Committee
Panel Says It Was Left Out of E-Bike Summit
Nantucket's Transportation Planning and Advisory Committee said it was shut out of a town e-bike safety summit.
Government · Finance Committee
Finance Committee Elects Roche Chair, Schaeffer Vice Chair
The Nantucket Finance Committee elected new leadership and mapped out priorities for the coming budget cycle. Joanna Roche was elected chair and Peter N. Schaeffer vice chair by unanimous roll-call votes at the Aug. 18 meeting.
Government · Other Committee
Harbor Board Advances Oyster Farm Review
The Nantucket Harbor and Shellfish Advisory Board continued its review of a proposed intertidal oyster farming expansion at the August 18 meeting, with members insisting any new acreage be offered equally to all of the island's oyster farmers rather than reserved for applicant Sean Fitzgibbon alone.
Government · Other Committee
Nantucket Harbor Board Moves to Advance Oyster Farm Expansion
Nantucket's Harbor and Shellfish Advisory Board pushes an oyster farmer's expansion request toward town officials while a fuel-access letter stalls.
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