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December 3, 2025
19 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
Select Board Announcements/Comments
Accept a donation of $12,000 from The Salem Foundation to offset the Town’s cost to dispose of the deceased sperm whale that washed up on the island two weeks ago
Accept a donation of $12,000 from The Salem Foundation to offset the Town’s cost to dispose of the deceased sperm whale that washed up on the island two weeks ago
From the minutes
“Ms. Mohr moved to accept a donation of $12,000 from The Salem Foundation to offset the Town’s cost to dispose of the deceased sperm whale that washed up on the island two weeks ago; seconded by Mr. Fee; all in favor, so voted VII. APPROVAL OF MINUTES, WARRANTS AND PENDING CONTRACTS Dr. MacNab asked about a contract for the NPEDC relating to the Commission’s proposed enabling legislation changes.” (Motion: Mohr, second: Fee)
Approve items VII 1 – 4
Approve items VII 1 – 4
The minutes record this vote as “so voted” with no count and no names, so only the result is shown.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mohr moved approval of items VII 1 – 4; seconded by Mr. Fee; all in favor, so voted with the exception of Dr. MacNab voting against the contract with Dodson and Finker for the NPEDC. 1.” (Motion: Mohr, second: Fee)
Gift/Donation Acceptances: Department of Health and Human Services
Accept the gift for its designated purpose, with thanks to the donor
Accept the gift for its designated purpose, with thanks to the donor
From the minutes
“Ms. Mohr read the donor list, amount of the gift/donation and purpose as noted in the Select Board agenda packet and moved to accept the gift for its designated purpose, with thanks to the donor; seconded by Mr. Dixon; all in favor, so voted IX. CITIZEN/DEPARTMENTAL/COMMITTEE REQUESTS/REPORTS 1.” (Motion: Mohr, second: Dixon)
Culture and Tourism: Review Proposed Amendments to Town Film Policy
Adoption of the policy as presented, with the contact list requirement included
Adoption of the policy as presented, with the contact list requirement included
From the minutes
“Ms. Mohr moved adoption of the policy as presented, with the contact list requirement included; seconded by Mr. Fee; all in favor, so voted 3.” (Motion: Mohr, second: Fee)
Request for Approval and Execution of Acceptance of Quitclaim Deed for 77 Bartlett Road, Shown as Lot 171 on Land Cou…
Accept the deed for 77 Bartlett Road as presented
Accept the deed for 77 Bartlett Road as presented
From the minutes
“Ms. Mohr moved to accept the deed for 77 Bartlett Road as presented; seconded by Dr. MacNab; all in favor, so voted XI. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1.” (Motion: Mohr, second: MacNab)
Close the hearing – Request for Approval and Execution of Acceptance of Quitclaim Deed for 77 Bartlett Road, Shown as Lot 171 on Land Court Plan No
Close the hearing
From the minutes
“Mr. Fee moved to close the hearing; seconded by Dr. MacNab; all in favor, so voted.” (Motion: Fee, second: MacNab)
Approve the tax rates as reviewed based on a shift of 170% of the tax burden to the commercial, industrial and personal property classes and to retain a residential exemption of 25% for fiscal year 2026
Approve the tax rates as reviewed based on a shift of 170% of the tax burden to the commercial, industrial and personal property classes and to retain a residential exemption of 25% for fiscal year 2026
From the minutes
“Ms. Mohr moved to approve the tax rates as reviewed based on a shift of 170% of the tax burden to the commercial, industrial and personal property classes and to retain a residential exemption of 25% for fiscal year 2026; seconded by Mr. Fee; all in favor, so voted XII. TOWN MANAGER’S REPORT 1.” (Motion: Mohr, second: Fee)
Re-agenda this matter to next week
Re-agenda this matter to next week
From the minutes
“Ms. Mohr moved to re-agenda this matter to next week; seconded by Mr. Dixon; all in favor, so voted Mr. Giorgio suggested including wording on next week’s agenda to indicate a potential vote for closure.” (Motion: Mohr, second: Dixon)
Traffic Safety Recommendations
Approve – Traffic Safety Recommendations
Approve
From the minutes
“Mr. Fee moved approval; seconded by Dr. MacNab; so voted 4-0 Ms. Mohr returned at 9:08 PM. - Easton Street at Beach Street – remove six (6) on-street parking spaces on the south side of Easton between 76 Easton Street to the intersection of South Beach Street, to remove the existing traffic bottleneck created by the substandard width in this section of East.” (Motion: Fee, second: MacNab)
Approve
From the minutes
“Dr. MacNab moved approval; seconded by Ms. Mohr; all in favor, so voted - Waitt Drive – add No Parking yellow lines along both sides of Waitt Drive between Amelia Drive and Ticcoma Way, except along the 52-space section of current head-in parking on the northwest side of the roadway.” (Motion: MacNab, second: Mohr)
Approve
From the minutes
“Ms. Mohr moved approval; seconded by Mr. Fee. Mr. Fee spoke on changing the design of the parking along this street. On the motion, all in favor, so voted - 15 Hussey Street – designate one (1) on-street parking space in front of 15 Hussey Street as an accessible parking space.” (Motion: Mohr, second: Fee)
Approve
From the minutes
“Mr. Fee moved approval; seconded by Mr. Dixon; all in favor, so voted - 10 York Street – remove one (1) on-street parking space across from driveway at 10 York Street.” (Motion: Fee, second: Dixon)
Approve
From the minutes
“Ms. Mohr moved approval; seconded by Mr. Fee; all in favor, so voted - Fayette Street – remove one (1) on-street accessible parking space and designate as No Parking across from driveway to 42 Union Street.” (Motion: Mohr, second: Fee)
Approve
From the minutes
“Mr. Fee moved approval; seconded by Ms. Mohr; all in favor, so voted - Summer Street – remove six (6) on-street parking spaces between Pleasant Street and Pine Street to accommodate emergency response vehicles and relocate one (1) accessible parking space to the north side of Summer Street between Traders Lane and Pine Street, as shown in Option 2.” (Motion: Fee, second: Mohr)
Susan Killion spoke generally in favor of the proposal but expressed some confusion about the recommended configuration
Table this matter until Mr. Burns can meet with the abutters
Table this matter until Mr. Burns can meet with the abutters
From the minutes
“Mr. Fee moved to table this matter until Mr. Burns can meet with the abutters; seconded by Dr. MacNab; all in favor, so voted - 11 Orange Street – designate one (1) on-street parking space in front of the Unitarian Church as an accessible parking space.” (Motion: Fee, second: MacNab)
Approve, with the understanding that signage for Sundays only would be evaluated
Approve, with the understanding that signage for Sundays only would be evaluated
From the minutes
“Mr. Fee moved approval, with the understanding that signage for Sundays only would be evaluated; seconded by Ms. Mohr; all in favor, so voted - 77 Easton Street – designate one (1) on-street parking space on the north side of Easton St and west of the exit curb cut for 77 Easton Street (Nantucket Hotel) as an accessible parking space.” (Motion: Fee, second: Mohr)
Approve – Susan Killion spoke generally in favor of the proposal but expressed some confusion about the recommended configuration
Approve
From the minutes
“Mr. Fee moved approval; seconded by Dr. MacNab; all in favor, so voted - 2 Cabot Lane – remove one (1) on-street parking space in front of 2 Cabot Lane to improve access to driveway.” (Motion: Fee, second: MacNab)
Request for Modification of Mission/Name of Roads and Right of Way Committee (RROW) to Public Access and Transportati…
Approved as recommended with the additional Chapter 91 language
Approved as recommended with the additional Chapter 91 language
From the minutes
“Mr. Mohr moved approved as recommended with the additional Chapter 91 language; seconded by Mr. Fee; all in favor, so voted 5.” (Motion: Mohr, second: Fee)
Committee Reports
Adjournment at 10:02 PM
Adjournment at 10:02 PM
From the minutes
“Mr. Fee moved adjournment at 10:02 PM; seconded by Dr. MacNab; all in favor, so voted Approved the 10th day of December, 2025.” (Motion: Fee, second: MacNab)
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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