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October 19, 2022
2 meetings this evening, 12 recorded votes in all, in the order they were held.
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Start my ballot →Nantucket Select Board · Regular meeting
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
Attendance
Present: Matt Fee, Dawn E. Hill, Brooke Mohr
Absent: Jason Bridges, Melissa Murphy
2 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Chief Pittman stated per the Town Charter, the Select Board could override the quota and issue a taxi owner’s license
Expand the number of taxi owner’s licenses to 61 with the caveat to reduce that number back to 60 upon the next surrender of a taxi owner’s license
Expand the number of taxi owner’s licenses to 61 with the caveat to reduce that number back to 60 upon the next surrender of a taxi owner’s license
From the minutes
“Ms. Mohr moved to expand the number of taxi owner’s licenses to 61 with the caveat to reduce that number back to 60 upon the next surrender of a taxi owner’s license; seconded by Mr. Fee. So voted Ms. Holdgate – Yes; Mr. Fee – Yes; Ms. Mohr – Yes. II. ADJOURNMENT At 9:54 AM,.” (Motion: Mohr, second: Fee)
Adjournment
Adjournment
From the minutes
“Ms. Mohr moved adjournment; seconded by Mr. Fee. So voted Ms. Holdgate – Yes; Mr. Fee – Yes; Ms. Mohr – Yes. Approved the 30th day of November 2022.” (Motion: Mohr, second: Fee)
Nantucket Select Board · Regular meeting
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
Attendance
Present: Jason Bridges, Matt Fee, Dawn E. Hill, Brooke Mohr
Absent: Melissa Murphy
10 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Select Board Announcements/Comments
Approve items VII 1-3
Approve items VII 1-3
From the minutes
“Ms. Holdgate moved approval of items VII 1-3; seconded by Ms. Mohr; so voted 4-0 1.” (Motion: Hill, second: Mohr)
Approval of Treasury Warrants for October 19, 2022
Approve the pending contracts as presented, with the revision Ms. Gibson indicated
Approve the pending contracts as presented, with the revision Ms. Gibson indicated
From the minutes
“Mr. Fee moved approval of the pending contracts as presented, with the revision Ms. Gibson indicated; seconded by Ms. Holdgate; so voted 4-0 VIII. CITIZEN/DEPARTMENTAL/COMMITTEE REQUESTS 1.” (Motion: Fee, second: Hill)
Zoning Board of Appeals: Resignation
Accept the resignation of Ed Toole with regret and thanks for his service to the Town
Accept the resignation of Ed Toole with regret and thanks for his service to the Town
From the minutes
“Ms. Holdgate moved to accept the resignation of Ed Toole with regret and thanks for his service to the Town; seconded by Mr. Fee; so voted 4-0 2.” (Motion: Hill, second: Fee)
Amend the motion, to specify that the two replacement trees on the property are to be 4-5 caliper inch shade trees (not Elm trees), the other eight trees to be planted elsewhere would be Elms
Amend the motion, to specify that the two replacement trees on the property are to be 4-5 caliper inch shade trees (not Elm trees), the other eight trees to be planted elsewhere would be Elms
From the minutes
“Ms. Holdgate moved amend the motion, to specify that the two replacement trees on the property are to be 4-5 caliper inch shade trees (not Elm trees), the other eight trees to be planted elsewhere would be Elms; seconded by Mr. Fee. Mr. Champoux noted that Elm trees cannot be cut outside of December 1 – April due to Dutch Elm disease control measures. Mr. Reinemo indicated agreement with the amended motion, and he commented on private property rights. Attorney Brian Riley of Town Counsel’s office explained that the Town bylaw pertaining to Town trees remains valid and, referenced the public shade tree law. With regard to the motion as amended: so voted 4-0 3.” (Motion: Hill, second: Fee)
Included these as Town-sponsored articles
Included these as Town-sponsored articles
From the minutes
“Ms. Holdgate moved to included these as Town-sponsored articles; seconded by Ms. Mohr; so voted 4-0 IX. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1.” (Motion: Hill, second: Mohr)
Public Hearing to Consider Application for Change of Officers and Alteration of Premises of All-Alcoholic Beverages C…
Close the hearing – Public Hearing to Consider Application for Change of Officers and Alteration of Premises of All-Alcoholic Beverages Club License for Sankaty Head Golf
Close the hearing
From the minutes
“Ms. Holdgate moved to close the hearing; seconded by Ms. Mohr; so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Hill, second: Mohr)
Approve the application – Public Hearing to Consider Application for Change of Officers and Alteration of Premises of All-Alcoholic Beverages Club License for Sankaty Head Golf
Approve the application
From the minutes
“Ms. Holdgate moved to approve the application; seconded by Ms. Mohr; so voted 4-0 Mr. Fee stated that he is concerned about setting a precedent. 2.” (Motion: Hill, second: Mohr)
Close the hearing – Public Hearing to Consider Application for Change of Officers and Alteration of Premises of All-Alcoholic Beverages Club License for Sankaty Head Golf
Close the hearing
The minutes give the count (3-0), which does not match the 4 members listed present, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mohr moved to close the hearing; seconded by Mr. Fee; so voted 3-0.” (Motion: Mohr, second: Fee)
Approve the application – Public Hearing to Consider Application for Change of Officers and Alteration of Premises of All-Alcoholic Beverages Club License for Sankaty Head Golf
Approve the application
The minutes give the count (3-0), which does not match the 4 members listed present, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mohr moved to approve the application; seconded by Mr. Fee; so voted 3-0 Ms. Holdgate returned to the table and resumed her seat.” (Motion: Mohr, second: Fee)
Committee Reports
Adjournment – Committee Reports
Adjournment
From the minutes
“Ms. Mohr moved adjournment; seconded by Ms. Holdgate; so voted 4-0 Approved the 26th day of October 2022.” (Motion: Mohr, second: Hill)
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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