How the Nantucket Select Board voted, from the Select Board’s official minutes. 5 Select Board members elected townwide. Thomas Dixon joined the board after the May 2023 town election; Jason Bridges left. On May 24, 2023 the board chose Dawn Holdgate as Chair and Brooke Mohr as Vice Chair. Covers 70 meetings, May 24 to May 15, 2024.
A monthly email on what it voted on, starting in November.
What does the Select Board do? It is the town’s executive board. It prepares the Town Meeting warrant (the list of articles voters decide), appoints members of many town boards, hires the town’s top staff, signs warrants to pay town bills, and grants licenses and permits.
Town Meeting, not the Select Board, votes the town budget and town bylaws.
From the agendas Nantucket posts on its official site. Agendas can change; the posted agenda is the official one.
What Town Meeting decided
In Nantucket, Town Meeting — not the Select Board — votes the town budget, bylaws and zoning. Here is what it did with each article, in the Town Clerk’s own words. Any registered voter can take part, and most votes are by voice or show of hands, so there is no list of who voted which way.
Annual Town Meeting · May 4, 2026 84 votes: 73 passed, 3 passed as amended, 4 failed, 4 no action
Art. 75Home Rule Petition: An Act to Amend the Nantucket Planning and Economic Development Commission (NP&EDC) Enabling LegislationPassed“Adopted by 2/3rds Vote · Yes - 970; No - 65”
Art. 78General Bylaw Amendment: Board of Sewer Commissioners/Town Sewer District Map Change – 13A Woodland Drive and a Portion of 13 Woodland DriveNo action“Move to Take No Adopted · Yes: 641, No: 24”
Art. 83Acceptance of Massachusetts General Law: Effect of Military Service on Salary, Seniority and Leave Allowances of Public EmployeesPassed“Adopted by 4/5ths Vote · Yes: 641, No: 24”
Art. 87Home Rule Petition: Amend the Town Charter to implement certain Town Government Study Committee recommendationsPassed as amended“Adopted as Amended · Yes: 195, No: 36”
Art. 91Home Rule Petition: Real Estate Conveyances from Town of Nantucket to Nantucket Islands Land Bank and/or Sconset Trust, IncPassed“Adopted by 4/5ths Vote · Yes: 641, No: 24”
Art. 93Real Estate Acquisition: Parcels Abutting Tom Nevers Road and Real Estate Conveyance: Tom Nevers Road and Parcels Abutting Tom Nevers RoadPassed“Adopted by 4/5ths Vote · Yes: 641, No: 24”
Art. 16Home Rule Petition: An Act to Amend the Nantucket Planning and Economic Development Commission (NP&EDC) Enabling LegislationPassed“ADOPTED · Yes: 286 No: 114”
Art. 19Appropriation: Acquisition of Composting Facility and Transfer Station at Madaket Road Solid Waste Disposal FacilityPassed“Adopted by 2/3rds Vote · Yes: 1230 No: 42”
Art. 49Zoning Map and Bylaw Change: LUG-3 to CI and Town and County Overlay District Change – Nantucket Airport (portion of)Failed“Motion Not Adopted · Yes: 81 No: 334”
Art. 82Home Rule Petition: Amend the Town Charter to implement certain Town Government Study Committee recommendationsPassed“Motion Adopted · Yes: 187 No: 24”
Art. 83Home Rule Petition: An Act Regulatiing the Application of Nutrient Management and Fertilizer in the Town of NantucketPassed“Adopted by 2/3rds Vote · Yes: 1230 No: 42”
Art. 98Real Estate Conveyance: Town to Nantucket Islands Land Bank and/or Sconset Trust – parcels in Siasconset and Grove LanePassed“Adopted by 2/3rds Vote · Yes: 1230 No: 42”
Titles are short descriptions of each article from the official record; the quoted words are the Town Clerk’s. A vote at Town Meeting is not the final word on everything: some articles also need a ballot vote (such as a tax override) or the Attorney General’s approval (bylaws).
"At X of Y meetings" counts the members the minutes list as present at the start of each meeting in this record. Members who step out are listed on each meeting page.
Meetings
About missing minutes
Loaded: Select Board minutes from January 6, 2021 through September 23, 2026, as posted on the town’s CivicClerk portal (the board also meets as the County Commissioners; those minutes are included). Older minutes back to 2012 are online but not loaded yet. Sub-committee meetings are not included. Most votes give the mover, the seconder and either “all in favor, so voted”, a count such as “so voted 4-1” with the members opposed named, or a roll call by name. “All in favor” votes show every member present as voting yes. Members who recused or had left the room are left out of that vote. Votes recorded only as “so voted” with no count show the result only; counts that do not match the members present show the count only. Votes taken by paper ballot for committee appointments are not listed. We will ask the town to confirm any noted vote.
Most board votes are unanimous. These are the ones where at least one member voted no or abstained, newest first.
May 1Approve subject to a mitigation plan to be prepared…Motion: approve subject to a mitigation plan to be prepared by the…Passed 4–0 · Abstained: Fee
May 1, 2024: Approve subject to a mitigation plan to be prepared by the DPW, Town Arborist and Tree Warden and if they can’t come to an agreement with the property owner, the…
AppointPassed · 4–0
Approve subject to a mitigation plan to be prepared by the DPW, Town Arborist and Tree Warden and if they can’t come to an agreement with the property owner, the mitigation issue should come back to the Select Board
Yes: Dixon, Hill, MacNab, MohrAbstained: Fee
From the minutes
“Ms. Mohr moved approval subject to a mitigation plan to be prepared by the DPW, Town Arborist and Tree Warden and if they can’t come to an agreement with the property owner, the mitigation issue should come back to the Select Board; seconded by Dr. MacNab; by roll call vote: Chair Holdgate – Yes; Mr. Dixon – Yes; Dr. MacNab – Yes; Ms. Mohr – Yes; so voted Mr. Fee abstained and said it is because he is against the parking plan for the property. 6.” (Motion: Mohr, second: MacNab)
Apr 8Approve the 21-seat outside bar with seated service, a…Motion: approve the 21-seat outside bar with seated service, a one-year review,…Passed 4–1 · No: Mohr
April 8, 2024: Approve the 21-seat outside bar with seated service, a one-year review, service is to stop at 10:00 PM and the patio closed by 11:00 PM
ApprovePassed · 4–1
Approve the 21-seat outside bar with seated service, a one-year review, service is to stop at 10:00 PM and the patio closed by 11:00 PM
Yes: Dixon, Fee, Hill, MacNabNo: Mohr
From the minutes
“Mr. Fee moved approval of the 21-seat outside bar with seated service, a one-year review, service is to stop at 10:00 PM and the patio closed by 11:00 PM; seconded by Dr. MacNab; by roll call vote: Ms. Holdgate – Yes; Mr. Dixon – Yes; Mr. Fee – Yes; Dr. MacNab – Yes; Ms. Mohr – No; so voted 6.” (Motion: Fee, second: MacNab)
Mar 11Approve the change of classification from annual to seasonal,…Motion: approve the change of classification from annual to seasonal, wine and…Passed 3–1 · No: Hill
March 11, 2024: Approve the change of classification from annual to seasonal, wine and malt beverages to all-alcoholic beverages and extension of service hours from 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM and to determine…
ApprovePassed · 3–1
Approve the change of classification from annual to seasonal, wine and malt beverages to all-alcoholic beverages and extension of service hours from 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM and to determine that the premises licensed to sell alcoholic beverages is not detrimental to the spiritual activities of a church pursuant to Section 16C of MGL Chapter 138
Yes: Dixon, Fee, MohrNo: Hill
From the minutes
“Ms. Mohr moved approval of the change of classification from annual to seasonal, wine and malt beverages to all-alcoholic beverages and extension of service hours from 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM and to determine that the premises licensed to sell alcoholic beverages is not detrimental to the spiritual activities of a church pursuant to Section 16C of MGL Chapter 138; seconded by Mr. Fee. Mr. Dixon expressed concerns and … sidewalk seating. Ms. Baxter said yes. Chair Holdgate said she is voting against the motion as she feels two additional seats, vs the four requested, could be allowed and won’t impede the sidewalk as much. On the motion, by roll call vote: Chair Holdgate – No; Mr. Dixon – Yes; Mr. Fee – Yes; Ms. Mohr – Yes; so voted Chair Holdgate said the issue of expanded sidewalk dining can be revisited later in the summer.” (Motion: Mohr, second: Fee)
Feb 21Support the proposed Finance Committee motion for Article 60…Motion: support the proposed Finance Committee motion for Article 60 as found…Passed 3–1 · No: Fee
February 21, 2024: Support the proposed Finance Committee motion for Article 60 as found in the Board’s packet
ApprovePassed · 3–1
Support the proposed Finance Committee motion for Article 60 as found in the Board’s packet
Yes: Dixon, MacNab, MohrNo: Fee
From the minutes
“Mr. Dixon moved to support the proposed Finance Committee motion for Article 60 as found in the Board’s packet; seconded by Dr. MacNab; by roll call vote: Mr. Fee – No; Mr. Dixon – Yes; Dr. MacNab – Yes; Ms. Mohr – Yes; so voted 2.” (Motion: Dixon, second: MacNab)
Feb 20Adoption of the proposed agreement, with an additional revision…Motion: adoption of the proposed agreement, with an additional revision that at…Passed 3–1 · No: Fee
February 20, 2024 (Joint meeting): Adoption of the proposed agreement, with an additional revision that at a minimum of every three years, the agreement be reviewed by the Select Board Chair, NP&EDC Chair, Town Manager,…
AppointPassed · 3–1
Adoption of the proposed agreement, with an additional revision that at a minimum of every three years, the agreement be reviewed by the Select Board Chair, NP&EDC Chair, Town Manager, Planning Director and Town Counsel
Yes: Dixon, Hill, MohrNo: Fee
From the minutes
“Ms. Mohr moved adoption of the proposed agreement, with an additional revision that at a minimum of every three years, the agreement be reviewed by the Select Board Chair, NP&EDC Chair, Town Manager, Planning Director and Town Counsel; seconded by Mr. Dixon; by roll call vote: Chair Holdgate – Yes; Ms. Mohr – Yes; Mr. Dixon – Yes; Mr. Fee – No; so voted.” (Motion: Mohr, second: Dixon)
“Mr. Fee moved approval pursuant to departmental comments; seconded by Mr. Dixon; by roll call vote: Chair Holdgate – Yes; Mr. Dixon – Yes; Mr. Fee – Yes; Dr. MacNab – no; Ms. Mohr – Yes; so voted Dr. MacNab disclosed that he is employed by the Nantucket Historical Association but that did not impact his vote on the change of manager application heard at the beginning of the meeting.” (Motion: Fee, second: Dixon)
Jan 17Amend Mr. Fee’s original motion and to retain the…Motion: amend Mr. Fee’s original motion and to retain the article and…Passed 3–1 · No: Fee
January 17, 2024: Amend Mr. Fee’s original motion and to retain the article and delete subsection “K” which relates to a limitation of two STRs per owner
ApprovePassed · 3–1
Amend Mr. Fee’s original motion and to retain the article and delete subsection “K” which relates to a limitation of two STRs per owner
Yes: Dixon, MacNab, MohrNo: Fee
From the minutes
“Mr. Dixon moved amend Mr. Fee’s original motion and to retain the article and delete subsection “K” which relates to a limitation of two STRs per owner; seconded by Dr. MacNab; by roll call vote: Mr. Fee – No; Dr. MacNab – Yes; Mr. Dixon – Yes; Ms. Mohr – Yes; so voted On the main motion as amended by roll call vote: Mr. Fee – No; Dr. MacNab – Yes; Mr. Dixon – Yes; Ms. Mohr – Yes; so voted.” (Motion: Dixon, second: MacNab)
“Ms. Mohr moved to increase it by $1,000 across-the-board; seconded by Mr. Dixon. Mr. Fee suggested the Select Board compensation should be increased automatically annually by the cost-of-living; and, also for fees across-the-board. By roll call vote: Mr. Fee – No; Dr. MacNab – No; Ms. Mohr – Yes; Mr. Dixon – Yes; Chair Holdgate – Yes; so voted.” (Motion: Mohr, second: Dixon)
Oct 25Approve – Review of Proposed 2024 Select Board Meeting…Motion: approvePassed 4–1 · No: Fee
October 25, 2023: Approve – Review of Proposed 2024 Select Board Meeting Schedule
ApprovePassed · 4–1
Approve
Yes: Dixon, Hill, MacNab, MohrNo: Fee
From the minutes
“Ms. Mohr moved approval; seconded by Mr. Dixon; by roll call vote: Chair Holdgate – Yes; Mr. Dixon – Yes; Mr. Fee – No; Dr. MacNab – Yes; Ms. Mohr – Yes; so voted 4.” (Motion: Mohr, second: Dixon)
Oct 18Approve the petition as presented with the departmental conditions…Motion: approve the petition as presented with the departmental conditions as noted…Passed 4–0 · Abstained: MacNab
October 18, 2023: Approve the petition as presented with the departmental conditions as noted in the packet
ApprovePassed · 4–0
Approve the petition as presented with the departmental conditions as noted in the packet
Yes: Dixon, Fee, Hill, MohrAbstained: MacNab
From the minutes
“Mr. Fee moved approval of the petition as presented with the departmental conditions as noted in the packet; seconded by Ms. Holdgate; by roll call vote: Ms. Mohr – Yes; Mr. Dixon – Yes; Mr. Fee – Yes; Ms. Holdgate – Yes; Dr. MacNab – Abstained; so voted 3.” (Motion: Fee, 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.