Government

Government · Finance Committee

Nantucket Visitor Services Committee Deploys 40 Officers, Plans Major Summer Events

Nantucket's Visitor Services Advisory Committee heard that May visitor traffic hit 248,900 — up 14.8 percent year over year — as it previewed a packed summer calendar at its June 9 Zoom meeting.

Townbrief reporting · Jun 9

Government · Other Committee

Nantucket Land Bank Clears $315,755 Change Order for 41 Jefferson Avenue Site

NANTUCKET -- June 9, 2026, Nantucket Land Bank approves $315,755 change order and awards surprisingly low pine beetle contract. The commission voted unanimously Tuesday to authorize Executive Director Rachel to sign Change Order 5

Townbrief reporting · Jun 9

Government · Finance Committee

Nantucket Panel Reviews $375,000 Erosion Study, New Coastal Flood Rules

NANTUCKET -- June 9, 2026, Nantucket's Coastal Resilience Advisory Committee reviewed a nearly $375,000 erosion study, flood insurance basics, and proposed higher-standard floodplain bylaws at its June 9 meeting. Engineering firm

Townbrief reporting · Jun 9

Government · Council on Aging

Nantucket Council on Aging cancels July meeting, hears Medicaid funding warning

NANTUCKET -- June 3, 2026, Nantucket Council on Aging cancels July meeting and hears warning of impending Medicaid cuts to elder home care. Sherry Hunt, director of Elder Services of Cape Cod and the Islands,

Townbrief reporting · Jun 3

Government · Other Committee

Nantucket Harbor Board Advances Fuel-Access Letter, Eyes Digital Shellfish Licensing

NANTUCKET -- June 2, 2026, Nantucket Harbor and Shellfish Advisory Board presses Select Board on Great Harbor Yacht Club fuel access and floats digital licensing overhaul. The board voted unanimously at its June 2 meeting

Townbrief reporting · Jun 2

Government · Other Committee

Nantucket Cemetery Commission sets Juneteenth monument dedication, gains new member

Nantucket Cemetery Commission sets June 19 monument dedication and advances new member appointment.

Townbrief reporting · May 27

Government · Other Committee

Nantucket Committee Unanimously Recommends Williams Deed Restriction Application for Award

NANTUCKET -- May 27, 2026, Nantucket's Year-Round Deed Restriction Pilot Program Two advances its sole remaining application to the Affordable Housing Trust. The RFP Review Committee voted 3-0 on May 27

Townbrief reporting · May 27

Government · Other Committee

Nantucket Land Bank Approves Beach Amenities, Advances Lily Pond and East Creek Projects

NANTUCKET -- May 26, 2026, Nantucket Land Bank approves basic summer amenities for newly opened Jefferson Avenue beach parcel. At its May 26 regular meeting, the Land Bank Commission voted unanimously to install two port-

Townbrief reporting · May 26

Government · Other Committee

Nantucket Parks Commission Approves School Band Concerts at Town Bandstand

NANTUCKET -- May 21, 2026, Nantucket Parks and Recreation Commission approves school concerts, hears sweeping capital project update. The commission voted unanimously May 21 to permit a Nantucket High School rock band end-of-year

Townbrief reporting · May 21

Government · Finance Committee

Nantucket Cannabis Advisory Committee Adjourns Immediately, Unable to Reach Quorum

NANTUCKET -- May 21, 2026, Nantucket's Cannabis Advisory Committee adjourned May 21 without conducting any business after failing to reach a quorum. Only the chair and one other participant, identified as Mr. Plandowski,

Townbrief reporting · May 21