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August 5, 2026
11 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Robert DeCosta, Matt Fee, Dawn E. Hill, Brooke Mohr, Jill Vieth
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Select Board Announcements/Comments
Approve items VII 1 - 3
Approve items VII 1 - 3
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 - 3; seconded by Ms. Vieth; so voted Mr. DeCosta abstained from the minutes of July 20th. 1.” (Motion: Mohr, second: Vieth)
Approval of Treasury Warrants for July 29, 2026; August 5, 2026
Approve the pending contracts with the exception of the 14 Somerset contract and Climate Action Plan contract
Approve the pending contracts with the exception of the 14 Somerset contract and Climate Action Plan contract
From the minutes
“Ms. Mohr moved to approve the pending contracts with the exception of the 14 Somerset contract and Climate Action Plan contract; seconded by Ms. Vieth; all in favor, so voted.” (Motion: Mohr, second: Vieth)
Table the contract until the Board’s August 19th meeting
Table the contract until the Board’s August 19th meeting
From the minutes
“Mr. DeCosta moved to table the contract until the Board’s August 19th meeting; seconded by Mr. Fee; all in favor, so voted.” (Motion: DeCosta, second: Fee)
Approve the Climate Action Plan contract
Approve the Climate Action Plan contract
Yes: Fee, Hill, MohrNo: DeCosta, Vieth
From the minutes
“Ms. Mohr moved approval of the Climate Action Plan contract; seconded by Mr. Fee; so voted 3 - 2 Ms. Vieth and Mr. DeCosta were opposed.” (Motion: Mohr, second: Fee)
Appoint the applicants of uncontested seats by acclamation
Appoint the applicants of uncontested seats by acclamation
From the minutes
“Ms. Mohr moved to appoint the applicants of uncontested seats by acclamation; seconded by Ms. Vieth; all in favor, so voted Votes on the remaining committees were tabulated by Ms. Mooney as follows: Board of Health (1 seat) Richard Ray and Amy Beaton, applicants.” (Motion: Mohr, second: Vieth)
Nantucket and Madaket Harbors Action Plan Update Committee: Review and Request for Acceptance of Nantucket and Madake…
Accept the Nantucket and Madaket Harbors Action Plan with the change to the chart he noted for Great Harbor Yacht Club’s chapter 91 license; and to authorize the submittal of the plan to the Executive Office of Energy an
Accept the Nantucket and Madaket Harbors Action Plan with the change to the chart he noted for Great Harbor Yacht Club’s chapter 91 license; and to authorize the submittal of the plan to the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EOEEA) for the purposes of State review and approval in accordance with 301 CMR 23.04
From the minutes
“Mr. DeCosta moved to accept the Nantucket and Madaket Harbors Action Plan with the change to the chart he noted for Great Harbor Yacht Club’s chapter 91 license; and to authorize the submittal of the plan to the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EOEEA) for the purposes of State review and approval in accordance with 301 CMR 23.04; seconded by Mr. Fee; all in favor, so voted Ms. Mohr thanked the Committee for its hard work. 4.” (Motion: DeCosta, second: Fee)
Town Administration/Housing/Real Estate: Review Reuse Options for 77 Bartlett Road Houses; Votes May be Taken
Approve the reuse option for 77 Bartlett Road as recommended by staff
Approve the reuse option for 77 Bartlett Road as recommended by staff
From the minutes
“Ms. Mohr moved to approve the reuse option for 77 Bartlett Road as recommended by staff; seconded by Mr. Fee; all in favor, so voted 5.” (Motion: Mohr, second: Fee)
Bloom Bar & Cafe: Request for Approval of Outdoor Seating License for Nice Party, LLC dba Bloom Bar & Café for Premis…
Approve for dinner service with the condition that the chairs must be removed outside of the hours of 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Attorney Lauren Goldberg of Town Counsel’s office asked that the approval be conditioned to requir
Approve for dinner service with the condition that the chairs must be removed outside of the hours of 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Attorney Lauren Goldberg of Town Counsel’s office asked that the approval be conditioned to require a plan being consistent with all requirements of state and federal law. She added that the Chapter 91 license needs to be reviewed to see if this outdoor dining at this location is possible and that is it ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) compliant. Mr. DeCosta amended his motion to include Town Counsel’s suggestion
Yes: DeCosta, Hill, Mohr, ViethNo: Fee
From the minutes
“Mr. DeCosta moved approval for dinner service with the condition that the chairs must be removed outside of the hours of 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Attorney Lauren Goldberg of Town Counsel’s office asked that the approval be conditioned to require a plan being consistent with all requirements of state and federal law. She added that the Chapter 91 license needs to be reviewed to see if this outdoor dining at this location is possible and that is it ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) compliant. Mr. DeCosta amended his motion to include Town Counsel’s suggestion; seconded by Ms. Vieth; so voted 4 – 1 Mr. Fee was opposed.” (Motion: DeCosta, second: Vieth)
Overview of Proposed Sewer Rate Increases; Request to Schedule Public Hearing
Schedule a public hearing on September 9, 2026 to consider increasing sewer rates
Schedule a public hearing on September 9, 2026 to consider increasing sewer rates
From the minutes
“Mr. DeCosta moved to schedule a public hearing on September 9, 2026 to consider increasing sewer rates; seconded by Ms. Vieth; all in favor, so voted 2.” (Motion: DeCosta, second: Vieth)
Review of Stormwater Regulations Public Outreach Timeline
Endorse and authorize the outreach plan
Endorse and authorize the outreach plan
From the minutes
“Ms. Mohr moved to endorse and authorize the outreach plan; seconded by Ms. Vieth; all in favor, so voted X. SELECT BOARD REPORTS/COMMENT 1.” (Motion: Mohr, second: Vieth)
Committee Reports
Adjourn to executive session pursuant to MGL C. 30A § 21(A), not to return to open session for the purposes of: 1. Purpose 7: To Comply with, or Act Under the Authority of, Any General or Special Law (G.L. c. 30A, § 22(g
Adjourn to executive session pursuant to MGL C. 30A § 21(A), not to return to open session for the purposes of: 1. Purpose 7: To Comply with, or Act Under the Authority of, Any General or Special Law (G.L. c. 30A, § 22(g) and G.L. c. 4, § 7, cl. 26), to Conduct a Periodic Review, for Continued Withholding or Release of the Following Executive Session Minutes: January 8, 2026; March 5, 2026; April 2, 2026; April 30, 2026; May 14, 2026; May 18, 2026; June 4, 2026. Seconded by Ms. Vieth; by roll call vote: Chair Hill – Yes; Mr. DeCosta – Yes; Mr. Fee – Yes; Ms. Mohr – Yes; Ms. Vieth – Yes; so voted
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 purposes of: 1. Purpose 7: To Comply with, or Act Under the Authority of, Any General or Special Law (G.L. c. 30A, § 22(g) and G.L. c. 4, § 7, cl. 26), to Conduct a Periodic Review, for Continued Withholding or Release of the Following Executive Session Minutes: January 8, 2026; March 5, 2026; April 2, 2026; April 30, 2026; May 14, 2026; May 18, 2026; June 4, 2026. Seconded by Ms. Vieth; by roll call vote: Chair Hill – Yes; Mr. DeCosta – Yes; Mr. Fee – Yes; Ms. Mohr – Yes; Ms. Vieth – Yes; so voted Approved the 19th day of August, 2026.” (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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