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August 19, 2026
12 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Robert DeCosta, Matt Fee, Brooke Mohr, Jill Vieth
Absent: Dawn E. Hill
Every vote, in order
Select Board Announcements/Comments
Approve items VII 1 - 3
Approve items VII 1 - 3
From the minutes
“Mr. Vieth moved approval of items VII 1 - 3; seconded by Mr. Fee; by roll call vote: Vice Chair Mohr – Yes; Mr. DeCosta – Yes; Mr. Fee – Yes; Ms. Vieth – Yes; so voted 1.” (Motion: Vieth, second: Fee)
Approval of Treasury Warrants for August 12, 2026; August 19, 2026
Approve the pending contracts
Approve the pending contracts
From the minutes
“Mr. Fee moved approval of the pending contracts; seconded by Ms. Vieth; by roll call vote: Vice Chair Mohr – Yes; Mr. Fee – Yes; Ms. Vieth – Yes; so voted Mr. DeCosta did not vote.” (Motion: Fee, second: Vieth)
Approve the HPP as presented and to authorize the Town Manager to forward the Plan to the State
Approve the HPP as presented and to authorize the Town Manager to forward the Plan to the State
From the minutes
“Mr. Fee moved approval of the HPP as presented and to authorize the Town Manager to forward the Plan to the State; seconded by Ms. Vieth; by roll call vote: Vice Chair Mohr – Yes; Mr. DeCosta – Yes; Mr. Fee – Yes; Ms. Vieth – Yes; so voted Vice Chair Mohr thanked all staff and public for their participation, feedback and input into the Plan.” (Motion: Fee, second: Vieth)
As recommended
As recommended
From the minutes
“Mr. Fee so moved as recommended; seconded by Ms. Vieth, by roll call vote: Vice Chair Mohr – Yes; Mr. DeCosta – Yes; Mr. Fee – Yes; Ms. Vieth – Yes; so voted b) Request for Approval of Waivers of Sewer Connection Fees and Sewer Capacity Fees for Three Rental Dwelling Units Restricted to 125% Area Median Income (AMI) or Less for 75B Old South Road, Pursuant to Select Board Sewer Fee Waiver Policy.” (Motion: Fee, second: Vieth)
As recommended
From the minutes
“Mr. Fee so moved as recommended; seconded by Ms. Vieth. Ms. Vieth questioned the waiver further and Ms. Ferrantella responded. On the motion, by roll call vote: Vice Chair Mohr – Yes; Mr. DeCosta – Yes; Mr. Fee – Yes; Ms. Vieth – Yes; so voted Vice Chair Mohr said she would like to explore using Affordable Housing Trust funds to offset waivers for eligible housing.” (Motion: Fee, second: Vieth)
Town Clerk: Town Clerk Nancy Holmes reviewed all of the requests
Approve all three items
Approve all three items
From the minutes
“Ms. Vieth moved approval of all three items; seconded by Mr. Fee; by roll call vote: Vice Chair Mohr – Yes; Mr. DeCosta – Yes; Mr. Fee – Yes; Ms. Vieth – Yes; so voted a) Request for Approval of Election Warrant for September 1, 2026 State Primary and Early Voting Dates. b) Request for Appointment of Constable (Beau Almodobar). c) Request for Reappointment of Registrar of Voters (James Sulzer, Judith Wodynski) and Election Workers (as Set Forth on the Document I.” (Motion: Vieth, second: Fee)
Authorize the Town Manager and/or Deputy Town Managers to act on behalf of the Town to file applications, execute agreements and any and all other actions necessary for the Town of Nantucket for the Community Septic Loan
Authorize the Town Manager and/or Deputy Town Managers to act on behalf of the Town to file applications, execute agreements and any and all other actions necessary for the Town of Nantucket for the Community Septic Loan Program; and, any and all other actions necessary for the Town of Nantucket for the Surfside Wastewater Treatment Facility Phase 2B Improvements Project
From the minutes
“Mr. Fee moved to authorize the Town Manager and/or Deputy Town Managers to act on behalf of the Town to file applications, execute agreements and any and all other actions necessary for the Town of Nantucket for the Community Septic Loan Program; and, any and all other actions necessary for the Town of Nantucket for the Surfside Wastewater Treatment Facility Phase 2B Improvements Project; seconded by Ms. Vieth; so voted 4-0 6.” (Motion: Fee, second: Vieth)
Close the evidentiary portion of the hearing
Close the evidentiary portion of the hearing
From the minutes
“Mr. Fee moved to close the evidentiary portion of the hearing; seconded by Ms. Vieth; so voted 4-0 Mr. Fee said there are violations, which have been acknowledged by the Muse.” (Motion: Fee, second: Vieth)
The Board find that on June 23, 2026, June 24, 2026, June 25, 2026 and July 13, 2026, the licensee violated G.L. c.138, §34 by serving alcohol to minors
That the Board find that on June 23, 2026, June 24, 2026, June 25, 2026 and July 13, 2026, the licensee violated G.L. c.138, §34 by serving alcohol to minors
From the minutes
“Mr. Fee moved that the Board find that on June 23, 2026, June 24, 2026, June 25, 2026 and July 13, 2026, the licensee violated G.L. c.138, §34 by serving alcohol to minors; seconded by Ms. Vieth; so voted 4-0 Mr. Fee suggested a 2-day closure with a number of “meaningful” days to be held abeyance.” (Motion: Fee, second: Vieth)
Require a 2-day suspension of the liquor license on June 23 and 24, 2027 with four days to be held in abeyance from August 19, 2026 through September 15, 2027
Require a 2-day suspension of the liquor license on June 23 and 24, 2027 with four days to be held in abeyance from August 19, 2026 through September 15, 2027
From the minutes
“Mr. Fee moved to require a 2-day suspension of the liquor license on June 23 and 24, 2027 with four days to be held in abeyance from August 19, 2026 through September 15, 2027; seconded by Ms. Vieth; so voted 4-0 Mr. Fee expressed confidence there will be no further violations in that time frame.” (Motion: Fee, second: Vieth)
Review/Request for Endorsement of 2027 Annual Town Meeting and Annual Town Election Timeline
Endorse the timeline as presented
Endorse the timeline as presented
Yes: Fee, Mohr, ViethNo: DeCosta
From the minutes
“Ms. Vieth moved to endorse the timeline as presented; seconded by Mr. Fee; so voted 3-1 Mr. DeCosta voted no, saying he still wants to have a discussion at some point about a fall and a spring town meeting.” (Motion: Vieth, second: Fee)
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 9, 2025; February 6, 2025; February 19, 2025; March 6, 2025; March 20, 2025; March 26, 2025; April 10, 2025; May 8, 2025; May 22, 2025; June 5, 2025; June 10, 2025; July 10, 2025; July 23, 2025; August 7, 2025; September 11, 2025; October 2, 2025; November 6, 2025; December 4, 2025. Seconded by Ms. Vieth; so voted 4-0
From the minutes
“Mr. Fee 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 9, 2025; February 6, 2025; February 19, 2025; March 6, 2025; March 20, 2025; March 26, 2025; April 10, 2025; May 8, 2025; May 22, 2025; June 5, 2025; June 10, 2025; July 10, 2025; July 23, 2025; August 7, 2025; September 11, 2025; October 2, 2025; November 6, 2025; December 4, 2025. Seconded by Ms. Vieth; so voted 4-0 Approved the 9th day of September, 2026.” (Motion: 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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