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July 23, 2025
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: Thomas Dixon, Matt Fee, Dawn E. Hill, Malcolm MacNab, Brooke Mohr
Absent: None
11 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
No Select Board Meeting on Wednesday, July 30, 2025 (Summer Schedule); Next Meeting is Wednesday, August 6, 2025
Approve items VII 1 – 4
Approve items VII 1 – 4
From the minutes
“Mr. Fee moved approval of items VII 1 – 4; seconded by Ms. Mohr; all in favor, so voted 1.” (Motion: Fee, second: Mohr)
Gift Acceptances: Fire Department
Accept all gifts for their designated purpose, with thanks to the donors
Accept all gifts for their designated purpose, with thanks to the donors
From the minutes
“Ms. Mohr read the donor list, amount of the gifts and purpose as noted in the Select Board agenda packet, and moved to accept all gifts for their designated purpose, with thanks to the donors; seconded by Mr. Dixon; all in favor, so voted IX. CITIZEN/DEPARTMENTAL/COMMITTEE REQUESTS/REPORTS 3.” (Motion: Mohr, second: Dixon)
Affordable Housing Trust: Quarterly Update
Approve as presented – Affordable Housing Trust: Quarterly Update
Approve as presented
From the minutes
“Ms. Mohr moved approval as presented; seconded by Mr. Fee; all in favor, so voted a) Request for Approval to Send Letter of Support to Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC) on Behalf of the Town for Special Local Preference for Housing Purposes at 18, 18A, 20, 22, 24 and 26 Sparks Avenue.” (Motion: Mohr, second: Fee)
Approve as presented
From the minutes
“Ms. Mohr moved approval as presented; seconded by Mr. Fee; all in favor, so voted 1. 2025 Committee Appointments – Round 2: Cannabis Advisory Committee; Human Services Contract Review; Cultural Council; Roads and Right of Way Committee; Town of Nantucket Scholarship Committee; Tree Advisory Committee; Zoning Board of Appeals Alternate.” (Motion: Mohr, second: Fee)
Appoint all candidates by acclamation
Appoint all candidates by acclamation
Yes: Dixon, Fee, Hill, MacNabNo: Mohr
From the minutes
“Mr. Fee moved to appoint all candidates by acclamation; seconded by Dr. MacNab; so voted 4-1 Ms. Mohr was opposed.” (Motion: Fee, second: MacNab)
Schedule a public hearing as requested
Schedule a public hearing as requested
From the minutes
“Mr. Fee moved to schedule a public hearing as requested; seconded by Ms. Mohr; all in favor, so voted X. REAL ESTATE ITEMS 1.” (Motion: Fee, second: Mohr)
Approve as presented – Affordable Housing Trust: Quarterly Update
Approve as presented
From the minutes
“Ms. Mohr moved approval as presented; seconded by Mr. Fee; all in favor, so voted XI. TOWN MANAGER’S REPORT 1.” (Motion: Mohr, second: Fee)
Traffic Safety Committee Recommendations: Gold Star Drive Speed Humps
Conditionally approve the installation of up to three speed humps in new locations, per the plan Mr. Patnode reviewed, pending approval of two-thirds of neighbors
Conditionally approve the installation of up to three speed humps in new locations, per the plan Mr. Patnode reviewed, pending approval of two-thirds of neighbors
From the minutes
“Ms. Mohr moved to conditionally approve the installation of up to three speed humps in new locations, per the plan Mr. Patnode reviewed, pending approval of two-thirds of neighbors; seconded by Mr. Fee. Dr. MacNab stated that the existing speed bump should be removed as well. Chair Hill noted that the current speed bump will be turned into a hump. Ms. Mohr said she is not addressing removing the existing bump, but … is contingent on the motion passing. Dr. MacNab stated the speed bump was installed in the wrong place and not the location the Board previously approved, and is an inconvenience to an abutter, so should be removed. Ms. Mohr amended her motion for a conditional approval to install up to three speed humps in the locations noted on the plan and the removal of the bump; seconded by Dr. MacNab; all in favor, so voted 2.” (Motion: Mohr, second: Fee)
Review/Schedule 2026 Annual Town Meeting and Election (Tabled from July 9, 2025)
Schedule the annual town meeting for Monday, May 4, 2026 starting at 4:30 PM, with the election on Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Schedule the annual town meeting for Monday, May 4, 2026 starting at 4:30 PM, with the election on Tuesday, May 19, 2026
From the minutes
“Mr. Fee moved to schedule the annual town meeting for Monday, May 4, 2026 starting at 4:30 PM, with the election on Tuesday, May 19, 2026; seconded by Ms. Mohr; all in favor, so voted 2.” (Motion: Fee, second: Mohr)
Discussion Regarding Scheduling Fall 2025 Special Town Meeting
Tentatively schedule a STM for November 4, 2025, with a timeline to be considered by the Board at its next meeting on August 6th
Tentatively schedule a STM for November 4, 2025, with a timeline to be considered by the Board at its next meeting on August 6th
From the minutes
“Ms. Mohr moved to tentatively schedule a STM for November 4, 2025, with a timeline to be considered by the Board at its next meeting on August 6th; seconded by Mr. Fee; all in favor, so voted 1.” (Motion: Mohr, second: Fee)
Committee Reports
Adjournment at 8:36 PM
Adjournment at 8:36 PM
From the minutes
“Mr. Fee moved adjournment at 8:36 PM; seconded by Dr. MacNab; all in favor, so voted Approved the 6th day of August, 2025.” (Motion: Fee, second: MacNab)
Nantucket Select Board · Regular meeting
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
Attendance
Present: Thomas Dixon, Matt Fee, Dawn E. Hill, Brooke Mohr
Absent: Malcolm MacNab
1 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Adjourn to executive session pursuant to MGL C. 30A § 21(A), not to return to open session for the purpose of: 1. Purpose 6: To Consider the Purchase, Exchange, Lease, or Value of Real Property Regarding 16 Atlantic Aven
Adjourn to executive session pursuant to MGL C. 30A § 21(A), not to return to open session for the purpose of: 1. Purpose 6: To Consider the Purchase, Exchange, Lease, or Value of Real Property Regarding 16 Atlantic Avenue, where an Open Meeting May have a Detrimental Effect on the Negotiating Position of the Select Board/County Commissioners and the Chair so Declares; Votes May Be Taken. Seconded by Mr. Dixon; by roll call vote: Vice Chair Fee – Yes; Mr. Dixon – Yes; Ms. Mohr – Yes; so voted
Yes: Dixon, Fee, Mohr
From the minutes
“Ms. Mohr moved to adjourn to executive session pursuant to MGL C. 30A § 21(A), not to return to open session for the purpose of: 1. Purpose 6: To Consider the Purchase, Exchange, Lease, or Value of Real Property Regarding 16 Atlantic Avenue, where an Open Meeting May have a Detrimental Effect on the Negotiating Position of the Select Board/County Commissioners and the Chair so Declares; Votes May Be Taken. Seconded by Mr. Dixon; by roll call vote: Vice Chair Fee – Yes; Mr. Dixon – Yes; Ms. Mohr – Yes; so voted Approved the 6th day of August 2025.” (Motion: Mohr)
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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