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Nantucket Select Board

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.

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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.

Sources: Massachusetts Select Board Handbook (MMA) · Mass. Division of Local Services: the town budget
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Board years

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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

Sessions: May 4 and 5, 2026

Source: Town Clerk's 2026 Annual Town Meeting summary of votes (town website).

Special Town Meeting · November 4, 2025 2 votes: 1 passed, 1 no action

Source: Town Clerk's November 2025 Special Town Meeting summary of votes.

Annual Town Meeting · May 3, 2025 105 votes: 64 passed, 2 passed as amended, 19 failed, 18 no action, 1 referred, 1 advisory

Sessions: May 3 and 5, 2025

Source: Town Clerk's 2025 Annual Town Meeting summary of votes.

Special Town Meeting · September 17, 2024 17 votes: 3 passed, 1 passed as amended, 8 failed, 5 no action

Source: Town Clerk's September 2024 Special Town Meeting summary of votes.

Annual Town Meeting · May 7, 2024 112 votes: 81 passed, 3 passed as amended, 11 failed, 11 no action, 3 referred, 1 tabled, 2 other

Sessions: May 7, 8 and 9, 2024

Source: Town Clerk's 2024 Annual Town Meeting summary of votes.

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).

Members

Thomas DixonMember · Elected townwide · at 69 of 70 meetingsMatt FeeMember · Elected townwide · at 68 of 70 meetingsMalcolm MacNabMember · Elected townwide · at 62 of 70 meetings

"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.

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 · Regular meeting6 recorded votes, 0 with disagreementAll 5 members presentMonday, May 13, 2024 · Regular meeting23 recorded votes, 0 with disagreementAbsent: Thomas DixonThursday, May 9, 2024 · Regular meeting1 recorded votes, 0 with disagreementAll 5 members presentThursday, May 2, 2024 · Regular meeting1 recorded votes, 0 with disagreementAll 5 members presentWednesday, May 1, 2024 · Regular meeting12 recorded votes, 1 with disagreementAll 5 members present

Votes where members disagreed

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Feb 12Approve pursuant to departmental commentsMotion: approve pursuant to departmental commentsPassed 4–1 · No: MacNab

February 12, 2024: Approve pursuant to departmental comments

ApprovePassed · 4–1

Approve pursuant to departmental comments

Yes: Dixon, Fee, Hill, MohrNo: MacNab

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Jan 17Increase it by $1,000 across-the-boardMotion: increase it by $1,000 across-the-boardPassed 3–2 · No: Fee, MacNab

January 17, 2024: Increase it by $1,000 across-the-board

ApprovePassed · 3–2

Increase it by $1,000 across-the-board

Yes: Dixon, Hill, MohrNo: Fee, MacNab

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

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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