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September 16, 2026
17 recorded votes, 1 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
From the minutes
“Ms. Mohr moved approval of items VII 1 - 3; seconded by Ms. Vieth; all in favor, so voted 1.” (Motion: Mohr, second: Vieth)
Approval of Treasury Warrants for September 16, 2026
Approve the long-term lease with the NRTA as presented
Approve the long-term lease with the NRTA as presented
From the minutes
“Ms. Mohr moved to approve the long-term lease with the NRTA as presented; seconded by Ms. Vieth; all in favor, so voted VIII. CITIZEN/DEPARTMENTAL/COMMITTEE REQUESTS/REPORTS 1. 2026 Committee Appointments – Round 3: Cannabis Advisory Committee, Capital Program Committee, Council on Aging, Planning Board Alternate, Town of Nantucket Scholarship Committee - as Set Forth on the Spreadsheet Identified as Exhibit 1, Whi.” (Motion: Mohr, second: Vieth)
Adopt the vote prepared by bond counsel and in writing before the Board to approve the issuance of the Town’s $4,098,000 General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes, Series A (Taxable) and the $43,866,000 General Obligati
Adopt the vote prepared by bond counsel and in writing before the Board to approve the issuance of the Town’s $4,098,000 General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes, Series A (Taxable) and the $43,866,000 General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes, Series B, each dated September 25, 2026, pursuant to terms set forth in such written vote, which vote shall be recorded in full in the minutes of this meeting
From the minutes
“Ms. Mohr moved to adopt the vote prepared by bond counsel and in writing before the Board to approve the issuance of the Town’s $4,098,000 General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes, Series A (Taxable) and the $43,866,000 General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes, Series B, each dated September 25, 2026, pursuant to terms set forth in such written vote, which vote shall be recorded in full in the minutes of this meeting; seconded by Mr. Fee; all in favor, so voted Ms. Vieth commented that since she has been on the Board over $100 million has been approved in new borrowing. 3.” (Motion: Mohr, second: Fee)
Approve subject to an “interactive dialogue” between Culture and Tourism and the production company with feedback from the Siasconset Civic Association regarding the locations that will be impacted by filming to ensure t
Approve subject to an “interactive dialogue” between Culture and Tourism and the production company with feedback from the Siasconset Civic Association regarding the locations that will be impacted by filming to ensure that the needs of those areas and the people in the community are met by the production
From the minutes
“Ms. Mohr concurred and moved approval subject to an “interactive dialogue” between Culture and Tourism and the production company with feedback from the Siasconset Civic Association regarding the locations that will be impacted by filming to ensure that the needs of those areas and the people in the community are met by the production; seconded by Mr. DeCosta; all in favor, so voted Mr. Fee said that “commercialization” needs to be addressed by the Board and that public spaces need to be kept public.” (Motion: Mohr, second: DeCosta)
Deny the request and keep the agreement as is with the restriction in place
Deny the request and keep the agreement as is with the restriction in place
From the minutes
“Mr. DeCosta moved to deny the request and keep the agreement as is with the restriction in place; seconded by Ms. Vieth, all in favor, so voted Chair Hill commented that enforcement of the restriction is needed, noting she has seen short-term rentals advertised.” (Motion: DeCosta, second: Vieth)
Authorize the Town Manager and/or Deputy Town Managers to file associated applications, execute agreements, change orders as laid out in the presentation and any and all other actions necessary for the Town of Nantucket
Authorize the Town Manager and/or Deputy Town Managers to file associated applications, execute agreements, change orders as laid out in the presentation and any and all other actions necessary for the Town of Nantucket for this project
From the minutes
“Mr. DeCosta moved to authorize the Town Manager and/or Deputy Town Managers to file associated applications, execute agreements, change orders as laid out in the presentation and any and all other actions necessary for the Town of Nantucket for this project; seconded by Mr. Fee; all in favor, so voted 2.” (Motion: DeCosta, second: Fee)
Traffic Safety Recommendations
Deny the request – Traffic Safety Recommendations
Deny the request
From the minutes
“Ms. Mohr moved to deny the request; seconded by Mr. DeCosta; all in favor, so voted b) 13 West Chester Street (Continued from April 15, 2026).” (Motion: Mohr, second: DeCosta)
Continue this matter to the Board’s September 23rd meeting for a viewing and further information as to alternatives
Continue this matter to the Board’s September 23rd meeting for a viewing and further information as to alternatives
From the minutes
“Ms. Mohr moved to continue this matter to the Board’s September 23rd meeting for a viewing and further information as to alternatives; seconded by Mr. Fee; all in favor, so voted c) 17A New Street, Siasconset.” (Motion: Mohr, second: Fee)
Approve – Traffic Safety Recommendations
Approve
Yes: DeCosta, Mohr, ViethNo: Fee, Hill
From the minutes
“Mr. DeCosta moved approval; seconded by Ms. Mohr; so voted 3-2 Chair Hill and Mr. Fee were opposed. d) Delaney Road.” (Motion: DeCosta, second: Mohr)
Approve
From the minutes
“Mr. Fee moved approval; seconded by Ms. Mohr; all in favor, so voted e) Shell Street at Broadway (28 Shell Street).” (Motion: Fee, second: Mohr)
Approve
From the minutes
“Mr. DeCosta moved approval; seconded by Ms. Mohr. Amy Eldridge spoke in favor of the request but asked that it be expanded to include another space across the street. On the motion, all in favor, so voted f) Pleasant Street between Williams Lane and Commons Lane.” (Motion: DeCosta, second: Mohr)
Approve
From the minutes
“Ms. Mohr moved approval; seconded by Mr. DeCosta; all in favor, so voted g) 28 New Street, Siasconset and h) 31C New Street, Siasconset.” (Motion: Mohr, second: DeCosta)
Approve items g and h as presented
Approve items g and h as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. DeCosta moved approval of items g and h as presented; seconded by Mr. Fee; all in favor, so voted i) NRTA Madaket and Jetties Bus Stop Options.” (Motion: DeCosta, second: Fee)
Schedule a public hearing
Schedule a public hearing
From the minutes
“Ms. Mohr moved to schedule a public hearing; seconded by Mr. Fee; all in favor, so voted k) Amelia Drive.” (Motion: Mohr, second: Fee)
Authorize the pilot program through the Board’s first meeting in January 2027
Authorize the pilot program through the Board’s first meeting in January 2027
From the minutes
“Mr. DeCosta moved to authorize the pilot program through the Board’s first meeting in January 2027; seconded by Ms. Vieth; all in favor, so voted 5.” (Motion: DeCosta, second: Vieth)
Continuation of Discussion Regarding “Flock” Cameras and Potential Vote (Continued from September 9, 2026)
Suspend the Flock agreement and remove the cameras, and if the Poice Chief deems necessary, any replacement be done through a public process
Suspend the Flock agreement and remove the cameras, and if the Poice Chief deems necessary, any replacement be done through a public process
From the minutes
“Ms. Mohr moved to suspend the Flock agreement and remove the cameras, and if the Poice Chief deems necessary, any replacement be done through a public process; seconded by Mr. Fee; all in favor, so voted Chair Hill said she would like to put “Town-controlled surveillance” on an upcoming agenda. 2.” (Motion: Mohr, second: Fee)
Committee Reports
Adjourn the meeting at 9:28 PM
Adjourn the meeting at 9:28 PM
From the minutes
“Mr. DeCosta moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:28 PM; seconded by Ms. Vieth; all in favor, so voted Approved the 23rd day of September, 2026.” (Motion: DeCosta, second: Vieth)
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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