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September 9, 2026
17 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Robert DeCosta, Dawn E. Hill, Brooke Mohr, Jill Vieth
Absent: Matt Fee
Every vote, in order
The Select Board Meeting is Being Audio and Video Recorded
Adopt the proclamation – The Select Board Meeting is Being Audio and Video Recorded
Adopt the proclamation
From the minutes
“Ms. Mohr moved to adopt the proclamation; seconded by Ms. Vieth, so voted 4-0 4.” (Motion: Mohr, second: Vieth)
Adopt the proclamation
From the minutes
“Ms. Mohr moved to adopt the proclamation; seconded by Ms. Vieth; so voted 4-0 5.” (Motion: Mohr, second: Vieth)
Select Board Announcements/Comments
Approve items VII 1 - 3
Approve items VII 1 - 3
From the minutes
“Ms. Mohr moved approval of items VII 1 - 3; seconded by Mr. DeCosta; so voted 4-0 1.” (Motion: Mohr, second: DeCosta)
Approval of Treasury Warrants for August 26, 2026; September 2, 2026; September 9, 2026
Approve all contracts except the Nantucket Fire union contract
Approve all contracts except the Nantucket Fire union contract
The minutes give the count (4-0), which does not match the 3 members listed present, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mohr moved approval of all contracts except the Nantucket Fire union contract; seconded by Ms. Vieth; so voted 4-0 Mr. DeCosta recused himself from the Fire union contract and left the table.” (Motion: Mohr, second: Vieth)
Approve the Fire union contact
Approve the Fire union contact
From the minutes
“Ms. Mohr moved approval of the Fire union contact; seconded by Ms. Vieth; so voted 3-0 Mr. DeCosta returned to the table.” (Motion: Mohr, second: Vieth)
Gift/Donation Acceptance: Health and Human Services Department
Accept the gifts for their designated purposes, with thanks to the donors
Accept the gifts for their designated purposes, with thanks to the donors
From the minutes
“Ms. Mohr moved to accept the gifts for their designated purposes, with thanks to the donors; seconded by Mr. DeCosta; so voted 4-0 2.” (Motion: Mohr, second: DeCosta)
Resignation Acceptance: Coastal Resiliency Advisory Committee
Accept the resignation of Joanna Roche, with thanks for her service on this committee, and to advertise the vacancy
Accept the resignation of Joanna Roche, with thanks for her service on this committee, and to advertise the vacancy
From the minutes
“Ms. Mohr moved to accept the resignation of Joanna Roche, with thanks for her service on this committee, and to advertise the vacancy; seconded by Ms. Vieth; so voted 4-0 Ms. Vieth commended Ms. Roche for her service on the committee.” (Motion: Mohr, second: Vieth)
Close the hearing
Close the hearing
From the minutes
“Ms. Mohr moved to close the hearing; seconded by Mr. DeCosta; so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Mohr, second: DeCosta)
Increase the fees as presented in “Alternative 2”, reduce the monthly proposed surcharge from $20 to $10 and to annually revisit the surcharge and eliminate it if the retained earnings goal of $2 million is reached
Increase the fees as presented in “Alternative 2”, reduce the monthly proposed surcharge from $20 to $10 and to annually revisit the surcharge and eliminate it if the retained earnings goal of $2 million is reached
From the minutes
“Mr. DeCosta moved to increase the fees as presented in “Alternative 2”, reduce the monthly proposed surcharge from $20 to $10 and to annually revisit the surcharge and eliminate it if the retained earnings goal of $2 million is reached; seconded by Ms. Mohr. Some discussion followed. Ms. Mohr asked for a friendly amendment to “commit” to explore ways to replenish the fund for the 2027 annual town meeting. The friendly amendment was accepted. On the motion as amended, so voted 4-0 Chair Hill commented on the name of the surcharge (“sustainability”).” (Motion: DeCosta, second: Mohr)
Close the evidentiary portion of the hearing
Close the evidentiary portion of the hearing
From the minutes
“Mr. DeCosta moved to close the evidentiary portion of the hearing; seconded by Ms. Mohr; so voted 4-0.” (Motion: DeCosta, second: Mohr)
The Board find that on July 31, 2026, the licensee violated G.L. c.138, §64 by permitting alcoholic beverages sold or dispensed under the Club's Retail Club Liquor License to be removed from the licensed premises at 10 W
That the Board find that on July 31, 2026, the licensee violated G.L. c.138, §64 by permitting alcoholic beverages sold or dispensed under the Club's Retail Club Liquor License to be removed from the licensed premises at 10 Westmoor Lane and consumed elsewhere and that alcoholic beverages purchased and maintained pursuant to the Westmoor Club's Retail Club Liquor License were removed from the licensed premises and used and/or served aboard the vessel The Belle, which is not included within the premises licensed by the Nantucket Select Board
From the minutes
“Ms. Mohr moved that the Board find that on July 31, 2026, the licensee violated G.L. c.138, §64 by permitting alcoholic beverages sold or dispensed under the Club's Retail Club Liquor License to be removed from the licensed premises at 10 Westmoor Lane and consumed elsewhere and that alcoholic beverages purchased and maintained pursuant to the Westmoor Club's Retail Club Liquor License were removed from the licensed premises and used and/or served aboard the vessel The Belle, which is not included within the premises licensed by the Nantucket Select Board; seconded by Mr. DeCosta; so voted 4-0 Ms. Baxter spoke on the permitting for vessel service.” (Motion: Mohr, second: DeCosta)
Impose a 2-day suspension of the liquor license with one day to be served on July 31, 2027 and one day to be held in abeyance from September 9, 2026 through September 9, 2027
Impose a 2-day suspension of the liquor license with one day to be served on July 31, 2027 and one day to be held in abeyance from September 9, 2026 through September 9, 2027
From the minutes
“Mr. DeCosta moved to impose a 2-day suspension of the liquor license with one day to be served on July 31, 2027 and one day to be held in abeyance from September 9, 2026 through September 9, 2027; seconded by Ms. Mohr; so voted 4-0 XI. SELECT BOARD REPORTS/COMMENT 1.” (Motion: DeCosta, second: Mohr)
Committee Reports
Close the hearing – Committee Reports
Close the hearing
From the minutes
“Ms. Mohr moved to close the hearing; seconded by Ms. Vieth; so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Mohr, second: Vieth)
Approve the public assembly permit for the Knights of Columbus event, as presented
Approve the public assembly permit for the Knights of Columbus event, as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. DeCosta moved to approve the public assembly permit for the Knights of Columbus event, as presented; seconded by Ms. Mohr; so voted 4-0 Ms. Mohr commented that she is pleased to see an event without alcohol. 2.” (Motion: DeCosta, second: Mohr)
Close the hearing
Close the hearing
From the minutes
“Ms. Vieth moved to close the hearing; seconded by Mr. DeCosta; so voted 3-0.” (Motion: Vieth, second: DeCosta)
Approve the takings as presented
Approve the takings as presented
From the minutes
“Ms. Vieth moved to approve the takings as presented; seconded by Mr. DeCosta; so voted 3-0 Ms. Mohr returned to the table at 9:15 PM. XIII. TOWN MANAGER’S REPORT 2.” (Motion: Vieth, second: DeCosta)
Monthly Town Management Report
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 11, 2024; February 8, 2024; March 14, 2024; March 28, 2024; April 4, 2024; May 2, 2024; June 6, 2024; July 23, 2024; July 29, 2024; August 8, 2024; August 19, 2024; August 23, 2024; September 12, 2024; October 3, 2024; November 7, 2024; December 5, 2024. Seconded by Ms. Vieth; by roll call vote: Chair Hill – Yes; Mr. DeCosta – 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 11, 2024; February 8, 2024; March 14, 2024; March 28, 2024; April 4, 2024; May 2, 2024; June 6, 2024; July 23, 2024; July 29, 2024; August 8, 2024; August 19, 2024; August 23, 2024; September 12, 2024; October 3, 2024; November 7, 2024; December 5, 2024. Seconded by Ms. Vieth; by roll call vote: Chair Hill – Yes; Mr. DeCosta – Yes; Ms. Mohr – Yes; Ms. Vieth – Yes; so voted Approved the 16th day of September, 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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