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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. On May 22, 2024 the board chose Brooke Mohr as Chair and Matt Fee as Vice Chair. Covers 79 meetings, May 22 to May 20, 2025.

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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

Coming up

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 78 of 79 meetingsDawn E. HillMember · Elected townwide · at 68 of 79 meetingsMalcolm MacNabMember · Elected townwide · at 75 of 79 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.

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 · Regular meeting0 recorded votes, 0 with disagreementAbsent: Malcolm MacNabWednesday, May 14, 2025 · Regular meeting11 recorded votes, 1 with disagreementAll 5 members presentMonday, May 12, 2025 · Regular meeting14 recorded votes, 0 with disagreementAll 5 members presentThursday, May 8, 2025 · Regular meeting1 recorded votes, 0 with disagreementAll 5 members presentWednesday, May 7, 2025 · Regular meeting4 recorded votes, 0 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 14Approve the LDA extension as requestedMotion: approve the LDA extension as requestedPassed 4–1 · No: Fee

May 14, 2025: Approve the LDA extension as requested

ApprovePassed · 4–1

Approve the LDA extension as requested

Yes: Dixon, Hill, MacNab, MohrNo: Fee

From the minutes

“Ms. Holdgate moved to approve the LDA extension as requested; seconded by Mr. Dixon; so voted 4-1 Mr. Fee was opposed.” (Motion: Hill, second: Dixon)

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

Apr 16ApprovedMotion: approvedPassed 4–0 · see note

April 16, 2025: Approved

ApprovePassed · 4–0

Approved

The minutes give the count (4-0), which does not match the 5 members listed present, so individual votes are not shown.

From the minutes

“Mr. Fee moved approved; seconded by Mr. Dixon; so voted 4-0 Chair Mohr expressed condolences on behalf of the Board to Ms. Holdgate on the passing of her mother.” (Motion: Fee, second: Dixon)

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

Apr 16Put forward a technical amendment to “take no action”…Motion: put forward a technical amendment to “take no action” on Article…Passed 4–1 · No: MacNab

April 16, 2025: Put forward a technical amendment to “take no action” on Article 81 and to internally develop a timeline for working on the license

ApprovePassed · 4–1

Put forward a technical amendment to “take no action” on Article 81 and to internally develop a timeline for working on the license

Yes: Dixon, Fee, Hill, MohrNo: MacNab

From the minutes

“Mr. Fee moved to put forward a technical amendment to “take no action” on Article 81 and to internally develop a timeline for working on the license; seconded by Ms. Holdgate. Dr. MacNab commented on the project, in general. On the motion, so voted 4-1 Dr. MacNab was opposed.” (Motion: Fee, second: Hill)

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

Apr 14Approve the process as noted in the Board’s agenda…Motion: approve the process as noted in the Board’s agenda packet with…Passed 3–1 · No: Fee

April 14, 2025: Approve the process as noted in the Board’s agenda packet with a minimum of two RVMs issued to an applicant with leeway to issue four RVMs to an applicant if…

ApprovePassed · 3–1

Approve the process as noted in the Board’s agenda packet with a minimum of two RVMs issued to an applicant with leeway to issue four RVMs to an applicant if the Board decides it makes sense and all criteria are met

Yes: Dixon, MacNab, MohrNo: Fee

From the minutes

“Mr. Dixon moved to approve the process as noted in the Board’s agenda packet with a minimum of two RVMs issued to an applicant with leeway to issue four RVMs to an applicant if the Board decides it makes sense and all criteria are met; seconded by Mr. Fee. Discussion followed among Board members on the number of RVMs to issue per applicant. Mr. Dixon amended his motion to limit the number of RVMs issues to an applicant to two; Mr. Fee agreed to the amended motion, but stated he will vote against the motion because he doesn’t feel it will attract peer-to-peer applicants. On the motion, by roll call vote: Chair Mohr – Yes; Mr. Dixon – Yes; Mr. Fee – No; Dr. MacNab – Yes; so voted c) Request for Review and Approval of 2025 Sidewalk Dining Permit Conditions and Agreements.” (Motion: Dixon, second: Fee)

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

Apr 14Approve – Request for Approval of Change of Officers…Motion: approvePassed · see note

April 14, 2025: Approve – Request for Approval of Change of Officers Application for Annual All-Alcoholic Beverages Club License for The Sankaty Head Beach Club, Inc

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

Approve

The minutes record this vote as “so voted” with no count and no names, so only the result is shown.

From the minutes

“Mr. Fee moved approval; seconded by Mr. Dixon; Chair Mohr – Yes; Mr. Dixon – Yes; Mr. Fee – Yes; Dr. MacNab - Yes; so voted V. LICENSING AND PETITIONS - PUBLIC HEARINGS 1.” (Motion: Fee, second: Dixon)

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

Mar 10Renew the seasonal liquor licenses as noted with the…Motion: renew the seasonal liquor licenses as noted with the exceptions of…Passed 4–0 · Abstained: Hill

March 10, 2025: Renew the seasonal liquor licenses as noted with the exceptions of Foggy Nantucket and Grille 23

ApprovePassed · 4–0

Renew the seasonal liquor licenses as noted with the exceptions of Foggy Nantucket and Grille 23

Yes: Dixon, Fee, MacNab, MohrAbstained: Hill

From the minutes

“Mr. Fee moved to renew the seasonal liquor licenses as noted with the exceptions of Foggy Nantucket and Grille 23; seconded by Dr. MacNab; by roll call vote: Chair Mohr – Yes; Mr. Dixon – Yes; Mr. Fee – Yes; Dr. MacNab - Yes; so voted Ms. Holdgate abstained from the vote since she was late for the discussion. 2.” (Motion: Fee, second: MacNab)

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

Jan 22Exclude the Cottage Community article from the warrantMotion: exclude the Cottage Community article from the warrantFailed 2–2 · No: Dixon, Mohr

January 22, 2025: Exclude the Cottage Community article from the warrant

ApproveFailed · 2–2

Exclude the Cottage Community article from the warrant

Yes: Fee, MacNabNo: Dixon, Mohr

From the minutes

“Dr. MacNab moved to exclude the Cottage Community article from the warrant; seconded by Mr. Fee; so voted 2-2 Dr. MacNab and Mr. Fee voted yes; Mr. Dixon and Chair Mohr voted no.” (Motion: MacNab, second: Fee)

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

Dec 18Approve as presented – Traffic Safety RecommendationsMotion: approve as presentedPassed 4–0 · see note

December 18, 2024: Approve as presented – Traffic Safety Recommendations

ApprovePassed · 4–0

Approve as presented

The minutes give the count (4-0), which does not match the 5 members listed present, so individual votes are not shown.

From the minutes

“Mr. Fee moved approval as presented; seconded by Ms. Holdgate; so voted 4-0 3 Willard Street - Add a 20-foot yellow line opposite driveway to 3 Willard Street.” (Motion: Fee, second: Hill)

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

Dec 18Approve as presented – Traffic Safety RecommendationsMotion: approve as presentedPassed 4–1 · No: Fee

December 18, 2024: Approve as presented – Traffic Safety Recommendations

ApprovePassed · 4–1

Approve as presented

Yes: Dixon, Hill, MacNab, MohrNo: Fee

From the minutes

“Ms. Holdgate moved approval as presented; seconded by Mr. Dixon; so voted 4-1 Mr. Fee was opposed. 25 N. Water Street - Extend the yellow line on the west side of N. Water Street 20 feet south from the driveway at 24 N. Water Street (remove one space).” (Motion: Hill, second: Dixon)

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

Dec 18Deny the request – Traffic Safety RecommendationsMotion: deny the requestPassed 4–0 · see note

December 18, 2024: Deny the request – Traffic Safety Recommendations

DenyPassed · 4–0

Deny the request

The minutes give the count (4-0), which does not match the 5 members listed present, so individual votes are not shown.

From the minutes

“Ms. Holdgate moved to deny the request; seconded by Mr. Fee; so voted 4-0 8 Mill Street - Add a yellow line on south side of Mill Street extending 15 feet east from the intersection with North Mill Street.” (Motion: Hill, second: Fee)

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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