Government

Government · Other Committee

Nantucket CPC Unanimously Approves $40,000 for Storm-Damaged Maria Mitchell Roof Walk

NANTUCKET -- May 1, 2026, Nantucket CPC approves $40,000 emergency reserve transfer for storm-damaged Maria Mitchell roof walk. The Community Preservation Committee convened a six-minute 48-hour special meeting by Zoom on

Townbrief reporting · May 1

Government · Finance Committee

Nantucket Finance Committee unanimously clears 13 technical amendments before Town Meeting

NANTUCKET -- April 30, 2026, Nantucket Finance Committee approves 13 technical warrant amendments ahead of Annual Town Meeting. The committee voted unanimously Thursday to adopt a slate of corrections and additions to Town Meeting articles,

Townbrief reporting · Apr 30

Government · Other Committee

Nantucket CPC Clears Heifer Barn Reallocation, Orders Mitchell House Roof Walk Inquiry

Nantucket's Community Preservation Committee approved a grant fund reallocation for a historic heifer barn and authorized its chair to investigate whether decades-old dormant appropriations can cover a $60,000 roof walk repair at the Mariah Mitchell House.

Townbrief reporting · Apr 28

Government · Other Committee

Nantucket Land Bank Approves Cisco Beach Ice Cream Van and Golf Fundraiser

NANTUCKET -- April 28, 2026, Nantucket Land Bank approves ice cream van at Cisco Beach and awards $105,185 invasive species contract. At its April 28 regular meeting, the Commission voted unanimously to allow Ellie

Townbrief reporting · Apr 28

Government · Finance Committee

Nantucket Coastal Panel Hears Briefings on Six Town Meeting Resilience Articles

NANTUCKET -- April 28, 2026, Nantucket's Coastal Resilience Advisory Committee heard briefings on six town meeting articles days before voters decide on stormwater regulation, geotube licensing, harbor dredging, and mandatory flood insurance program

Townbrief reporting · Apr 28

Government · Other Committee

Nantucket Planning Commission Authorizes Population Study Contract, Opens Two TIP Review Periods

NANTUCKET -- April 27, 2026, Nantucket planning commission votes to study seasonal population and redirect federal transit funds. The Nantucket Planning and Economic Development Commission voted unanimously at its April 27 remote meeting to authorize

Townbrief reporting · Apr 27

Government · Other Committee

Nantucket Contract Review Committee unanimously approves Fairwinds mid-year funding shift

NANTUCKET -- April 24, 2026, Nantucket's Contract Review Committee voted 5-0 to approve a mid-year funding variance for behavioral health nonprofit Fairwinds, allowing previously awarded grant dollars to be redirected to

Townbrief reporting · Apr 24

Government · Other Committee

Nantucket Parks and Rec unanimously endorses Article 12 ahead of May 4 town meeting

NANTUCKET -- April 23, 2026, Nantucket Parks and Rec Commission backs Article 12 and approves two Children's Beach events ahead of May 4 town meeting. The commission voted unanimously Thursday to publicly endorse

Townbrief reporting · Apr 23

Government · Capital Planning

Nantucket Capital Committee Backs Harbor Barge, Flags Sewer Risk Before Town Meeting

NANTUCKET -- April 23, 2026, Nantucket's Capital Program Committee reviewed three infrastructure items at its April 23 meeting, none requiring a formal vote but all headed toward Town Meeting action. Deputy Police Chief

Townbrief reporting · Apr 23

Government · Other Committee

Nantucket Harbor Board Votes to Send Chapter 91 Fuel Complaint to Select Board

NANTUCKET -- April 21, 2026, Nantucket's Harbor and Shellfish Advisory Board voted 6-0 to draft a letter to the Select Board demanding a formal review of Great Harbor Yacht Club's

Townbrief reporting · Apr 21