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February 12, 2024
21 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Thomas Dixon, Matt Fee, Dawn E. Hill, Malcolm MacNab, Brooke Mohr
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Request for Approval of New Motor Vehicle Class 1 License Application for Penske Automotive Group, Inc
Approve – Request for Approval of New Motor Vehicle Class 1 License Application for Penske Automotive Group, Inc
Approve
From the minutes
“Ms. Mohr moved approval; seconded by Mr. Dixon; by roll call vote: Chair Holdgate – Yes; Mr. Dixon – Yes; Mr. Fee – Yes; Dr. MacNab – Yes; Ms. Mohr – Yes; so voted 2.” (Motion: Mohr, second: Dixon)
Approve
From the minutes
“Mr. Fee moved approval; seconded by Mr. Dixon; by roll call vote: Chair Holdgate – Yes; Mr. Dixon – Yes; Mr. Fee – Yes; Dr. MacNab – Yes; Ms. Mohr – Yes; so voted 3.” (Motion: Fee, second: Dixon)
Approve as presented on the basis that the information requested is provided ahead of time in the future so the Board can make an informed decision
Approve as presented on the basis that the information requested is provided ahead of time in the future so the Board can make an informed decision
From the minutes
“Mr. Fee moved approval as presented on the basis that the information requested is provided ahead of time in the future so the Board can make an informed decision; seconded by Ms. Mohr; by roll call vote: Chair Holdgate – Yes; Mr. Dixon – Yes; Mr. Fee – Yes; Dr. MacNab – Yes; Ms. Mohr – Yes; so voted III. LICENSING AND PETITIONS – DEPARTMENTAL REQUESTS 1.” (Motion: Fee, second: Mohr)
Accept the surrender of the license as requested
Accept the surrender of the license as requested
From the minutes
“Mr. Fee moved to accept the surrender of the license as requested; seconded by Mr. Dixon; by roll call vote: Chair Holdgate – Yes; Mr. Dixon – Yes; Mr. Fee – Yes; Dr. MacNab – Yes; Ms. Mohr – Yes; so voted 2.” (Motion: Fee, second: Dixon)
Recommendation to Consider Assessment of Seasonal Liquor License Fee for Annual Liquor License Establishments Closed …
Reinstitute the extended closure fee to re-review the policy upon feedback from licensees
Reinstitute the extended closure fee to re-review the policy upon feedback from licensees
From the minutes
“Ms. Mohr moved to reinstitute the extended closure fee to re-review the policy upon feedback from licensees; seconded by Mr. Fee; by roll call vote: Chair Holdgate – Yes; Mr. Dixon – Yes; Mr. Fee – Yes; Dr. MacNab – Yes; Ms. Mohr – Yes; so voted 3.” (Motion: Mohr, second: Fee)
Request for Renewal of Sidewalk Dining Permits
Approve as requested with the understanding that permit areas will be cleared of furniture if not being used more than three consecutive days
Approve as requested with the understanding that permit areas will be cleared of furniture if not being used more than three consecutive days
From the minutes
“Mr. Fee moved approval as requested with the understanding that permit areas will be cleared of furniture if not being used more than three consecutive days; seconded by Ms. Mohr, who questioned the process for permit revocation. Ms. Baxter explained that the Board can vote to suspend a permit immediately due to public safety or nuisance issues but a public hearing would follow. On the motion, by roll call vote: Chair Holdgate – Yes; Mr. Dixon – Yes; Mr. Fee – Yes; Dr. MacNab – Yes; Ms. Mohr – Yes; so voted 4.” (Motion: Fee, second: Mohr)
Request for Approval of Estimated Seasonal Population of Nantucket for Seasonal Liquor Licenses
Approve – Request for Approval of Estimated Seasonal Population of Nantucket for Seasonal Liquor Licenses
Approve
From the minutes
“Mr. Fee moved approval; seconded by Dr. MacNab; by roll call vote: Chair Holdgate – Yes; Mr. Dixon – Yes; Mr. Fee – Yes; Dr. MacNab – Yes; Ms. Mohr – Yes; so voted IV. LICENSING AND PETITIONS - PUBLIC HEARINGS 1.” (Motion: Fee, second: MacNab)
Close the hearing – Request for Approval of Estimated Seasonal Population of Nantucket for Seasonal Liquor Licenses
Close the hearing
From the minutes
“Mr. Dixon moved to close the hearing; seconded by Mr. Fee; by roll call vote: Chair Holdgate – Yes; Mr. Dixon – Yes; Mr. Fee – Yes; Dr. MacNab – Yes; Ms. Mohr – Yes; so voted.” (Motion: Dixon, second: Fee)
Approve – Request for Approval of Estimated Seasonal Population of Nantucket for Seasonal Liquor Licenses
Approve
From the minutes
“Ms. Mohr moved approval; seconded by Mr. Fee; by roll call vote: Chair Holdgate – Yes; Mr. Dixon – Yes; Mr. Fee – Yes; Dr. MacNab – Yes; Ms. Mohr – Yes; so voted.” (Motion: Mohr, second: Fee)
Determine that the 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
Determine that the 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
From the minutes
“Mr. Dixon moved to determine that the 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 Ms. Mohr; by roll call vote: Chair Holdgate – Yes; Mr. Dixon – Yes; Mr. Fee – Yes; Dr. MacNab – Yes; Ms. Mohr – Yes; so voted 2.” (Motion: Dixon, second: Mohr)
Close the hearing – Request for Approval of Estimated Seasonal Population of Nantucket for Seasonal Liquor Licenses
Close the hearing
From the minutes
“Dr. MacNab moved to close the hearing; seconded by Mr. Fee; by roll call vote: Chair Holdgate – Yes; Mr. Dixon – Yes; Mr. Fee – Yes; Dr. MacNab – Yes; Ms. Mohr – Yes; so voted.” (Motion: MacNab, second: Fee)
Approve – Request for Approval of Estimated Seasonal Population of Nantucket for Seasonal Liquor Licenses
Approve
From the minutes
“Ms. Mohr moved approval; seconded by Dr. MacNab; by roll call vote: Chair Holdgate – Yes; Mr. Dixon – Yes; Mr. Fee – Yes; Dr. MacNab – Yes; Ms. Mohr – Yes; so voted 3.” (Motion: Mohr, second: MacNab)
Close the hearing
Close the hearing
From the minutes
“Ms. Mohr moved to close the hearing; seconded by Mr. Dixon; by roll call vote: Chair Holdgate – Yes; Mr. Dixon – Yes; Mr. Fee – Yes; Dr. MacNab – Yes; Ms. Mohr – Yes; so voted.” (Motion: Mohr, second: Dixon)
Approve and to determine that the 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
Approve and to determine that the 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
From the minutes
“Ms. Mohr moved approval and to determine that the 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; by roll call vote: Chair Holdgate – Yes; Mr. Dixon – Yes; Mr. Fee – Yes; Dr. MacNab – Yes; Ms. Mohr – Yes; so voted 4.” (Motion: Mohr, second: Fee)
Close the hearing
Close the hearing
From the minutes
“Mr. Fee moved to close the hearing; seconded by Ms. Mohr; by roll call vote: Chair Holdgate – Yes; Mr. Dixon – Yes; Mr. Fee – Yes; Dr. MacNab – Yes; Ms. Mohr – Yes; so voted.” (Motion: Fee, second: Mohr)
Approve pursuant to departmental comments
Approve pursuant to departmental comments
From the minutes
“Ms. Mohr moved approval pursuant to departmental comments; seconded by Mr. Fee; by roll call vote: Chair Holdgate – Yes; Mr. Dixon – Yes; Mr. Fee – Yes; Dr. MacNab – Yes; Ms. Mohr – Yes; so voted 5.” (Motion: Mohr, second: Fee)
Close the hearing
Close the hearing
From the minutes
“Mr. Fee moved to close the hearing; seconded by Dr. MacNab; by roll call vote: Chair Holdgate – Yes; Mr. Dixon – Yes; Mr. Fee – Yes; Dr. MacNab – Yes; Ms. Mohr – Yes; so voted.” (Motion: Fee, second: MacNab)
Approve pursuant to departmental comments
Approve pursuant to departmental comments
From the minutes
“Ms. Mohr moved approval pursuant to departmental comments; seconded by Mr. Fee; by roll call vote: Chair Holdgate – Yes; Mr. Dixon – Yes; Mr. Fee – Yes; Dr. MacNab – Yes; Ms. Mohr – Yes; so voted 6.” (Motion: Mohr, second: Fee)
Close the hearing
Close the hearing
From the minutes
“Mr. Fee moved to close the hearing; seconded by Ms. Mohr; by roll call vote: Chair Holdgate – Yes; Mr. Dixon – Yes; Mr. Fee – Yes; Dr. MacNab – Yes; Ms. Mohr – Yes; so voted.” (Motion: Fee, second: Mohr)
Public Hearing to Consider Joint Utility Petition from Verizon New England Inc
Approve pursuant to departmental comments
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)
Adjourn at 12:04 PM
Adjourn at 12:04 PM
From the minutes
“Ms. Mohr moved to adjourn at 12:04 PM; seconded by Mr. Fee; by roll call vote: Chair Holdgate – Yes; Mr. Dixon – Yes; Mr. Fee – Yes; Dr. MacNab – Yes; Ms. Mohr – Yes; so voted Approved the 21st day of February 2024.” (Motion: Mohr, second: Fee)
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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