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February 2, 2022
8 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Jason Bridges, Matt Fee, Dawn E. Hill, Melissa Murphy
Absent: Kristie Ferrantella
Every vote, in order
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Approve items VIII 1 – 2
Approve items VIII 1 – 2
From the minutes
“Ms. Murphy moved approval of items VIII 1 – 2; seconded by Ms. Holdgate. So voted Chair Bridges – Yes; Ms. Holdgate – Yes; Mr. Fee – Yes; Ms. Murphy – Yes. 1.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Hill)
Approval of Pending Contracts for February 2, 2022 - as Set Forth on the Spreadsheet Identified as Exhibit 1, Which E…
Approve pending contracts – Approval of Pending Contracts for February 2, 2022 - as Set Forth on the Spreadsheet Identified as Exhibit 1, Which Exhibit is Incorporated Herein by
Approve pending contracts
From the minutes
“Ms. Murphy moved approval of pending contracts; seconded by Ms. Holdgate. So voted Chair Bridges – Yes; Ms. Holdgate – Yes; Mr. Fee – Yes; Ms. Murphy – Yes. IX. CONSENT ITEMS 1.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Hill)
Gift Acceptance: Our Island Home; Fire Department
Accept all gifts for their designated purposes, with thanks to the donors
Accept all gifts for their designated purposes, with thanks to the donors
From the minutes
“Ms. Murphy moved to accept all gifts for their designated purposes, with thanks to the donors; seconded by Ms. Holdgate. So voted Chair Bridges – Yes; Ms. Holdgate – Yes; Mr. Fee – Yes; Ms. Murphy – Yes. X. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Hill)
Approve the change of category application, as presented
Approve the change of category application, as presented
From the minutes
“Ms. Murphy moved to approve the change of category application, as presented; seconded by Mr. Fee. So voted Chair Bridges – Yes; Ms. Holdgate – Yes; Mr. Fee – Yes; Ms. Murphy – Yes..” (Motion: Murphy, second: Fee)
Determine that the licensed premises is not detrimental to the spiritual activities of a church within 500 feet
Determine that the licensed premises is not detrimental to the spiritual activities of a church within 500 feet
From the minutes
“Ms. Murphy moved to determine that the licensed premises is not detrimental to the spiritual activities of a church within 500 feet; seconded by Ms. Holdgate. So voted Chair Bridges – Yes; Ms. Holdgate – Yes; Mr. Fee – Yes; Ms. Murphy – Yes. XI. TOWN MANAGER’S REPORT 1.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Hill)
Close the public hearing
Close the public hearing
From the minutes
“Ms. Murphy moved to close the public hearing; seconded by Ms. Holdgate. So voted Chair Bridges – Yes; Ms. Holdgate – Yes; Mr. Fee – Yes; Ms. Murphy – Yes..” (Motion: Murphy, second: Hill)
Remand the matter to the HDC
Remand the matter to the HDC
Yes: FeeNo: Bridges, Hill, Murphy
From the minutes
“Mr. Fee moved to remand the matter to the HDC; seconded by Ms. Murphy. Discussion followed as to potential Board’s actions. Attorney Pucci suggested a revised motion to affirm the appeal, vacate the HDC approval and remand to the HDC for a new public hearing. Ms. Murphy accepted the revised motion. She added that she agrees the administrative record is confusing but does not think the HDC decision was arbitrary. Ms. … the Board members. Chair Bridges asked what a 2-2 vote would mean. Attorney Pucci said that would be a denial. Mr. Fee said the HDC should have clarified its vote earlier and this would give them the chance to do that. Discussion continued among the Board members. By roll call vote: Mr. Fee - Yes; Ms. Holdgate – No; Ms. Murphy – No; Chair Bridges – No. The motion did not carry resulting in the denial of the appeal.” (Motion: Fee, second: Murphy)
Adjournment
Adjournment
From the minutes
“Ms. Holdgate moved adjournment; seconded by Ms. Murphy. So voted Chair Bridges – Yes; Ms. Holdgate – Yes; Mr. Fee – Yes; Ms. Murphy – Yes. Approved the 9th day of February 2022.” (Motion: Hill, second: Murphy)
From the Nantucket Select Board’s official minutes, posted on the town’s CivicClerk portal. We check every vote against the members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Member photos from the Nantucket Current: Dawn E. Hill (with its March 2024 story on her reelection bid), Matt Fee (with his March 2025 reelection column), Brooke Mohr (2025 campaign photo by Jason Graziadei), Robert DeCosta and Jill Vieth (May 2026 election-day photos by Jason Graziadei). Former members show initials.
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