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September 23, 2026
8 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
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Present: Robert DeCosta, Matt Fee, Dawn E. Hill, Brooke Mohr, Jill Vieth
Absent: None
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Select Board Announcements/Comments
Approve items VII 1 - 2
Approve items VII 1 - 2
From the minutes
“Mr. DeCosta moved approval of items VII 1 - 2; seconded by Ms. Vieth; by roll call vote: Mr. DeCosta – Yes; Mr. Fee – Yes; Ms. Hill – Yes; Ms. Mohr – Yes; Ms. Vieth – Yes; so voted 1.” (Motion: DeCosta, second: Vieth)
Approval of Pending Contracts for September 23, 2026 - as Set Forth on the Spreadsheet Identified as Exhibit 1, Which…
Approve the pending contracts as presented with the exception of the Waste Options Nantucket and Routeware contracts
Approve the pending contracts as presented with the exception of the Waste Options Nantucket and Routeware contracts
From the minutes
“Mr. DeCosta moved approval of the pending contracts as presented with the exception of the Waste Options Nantucket and Routeware contracts; seconded by Ms. Mohr; by roll call vote: Mr. DeCosta – Yes; Mr. Fee – Yes; Ms. Hill – Yes; Ms. Mohr – Yes; Ms. Vieth – Yes; so voted Ms. Vieth recused and left the table for the following vote.” (Motion: DeCosta, second: Mohr)
Approve the Waste Options Nantucket and Routeware contracts from which Ms. Vieth recused
Approve the Waste Options Nantucket and Routeware contracts from which Ms. Vieth recused
From the minutes
“Ms. Mohr moved approval of the Waste Options Nantucket and Routeware contracts from which Ms. Vieth recused; seconded by Mr. DeCosta; by roll call vote: Mr. DeCosta – Yes; Mr. Fee – Yes; Ms. Hill – Yes; Ms. Mohr – Yes; so voted VIII. CITIZEN/DEPARTMENTAL/COMMITTEE REQUESTS/REPORTS 1.” (Motion: Mohr, second: DeCosta)
Authorize the Town Manager and/or Deputy Town Managers to file applications for, executing agreements regarding, and performing any and all other actions necessary to secure for the Town of Nantucket such as grant(s) and
Authorize the Town Manager and/or Deputy Town Managers to file applications for, executing agreements regarding, and performing any and all other actions necessary to secure for the Town of Nantucket such as grant(s) and/or loan(s) for planning or construction of water pollution abatement projects as may be made available to the Town of Nantucket pursuant to provisions of Massachusetts Clean Waters Act (M.G.L. C.21, Sections 27-33E, inclusive, as amended) and Water Pollution Abatement Revolving Loan Program (M.G.L. C.29C) for the Somerset Needs Area Sewer Extension Project
From the minutes
“Ms. Mohr moved to authorize the Town Manager and/or Deputy Town Managers to file applications for, executing agreements regarding, and performing any and all other actions necessary to secure for the Town of Nantucket such as grant(s) and/or loan(s) for planning or construction of water pollution abatement projects as may be made available to the Town of Nantucket pursuant to provisions of Massachusetts Clean Waters Act (M.G.L. C.21, Sections 27-33E, inclusive, as amended) and Water Pollution Abatement Revolving Loan Program (M.G.L. C.29C) for the Somerset Needs Area Sewer Extension Project; seconded by Ms. Hill; by roll call vote: Mr. DeCosta – Yes; Mr. Fee – Yes; Ms. Hill – Yes; Ms. Mohr – Yes; Ms. Vieth – Yes; so voted 2.” (Motion: Mohr, second: Hill)
Natural Resources Department: Review of Coastal Resilience Districts (CRDs) Establishment Procedure
Proceed – Natural Resources Department: Review of Coastal Resilience Districts (CRDs) Establishment Procedure
Proceed
Yes: Fee, Hill, MohrNo: DeCosta, Vieth
From the minutes
“Ms. Mohr spoke in favor of the program as presented, including the 60% change from Ms. Hill, and moved to proceed; seconded by Ms. Hill; by roll call vote: Mr. DeCosta – No; Mr. Fee – Yes; Ms. Hill – Yes; Ms. Mohr – Yes; Ms. Vieth – No; so voted Mr. DeCosta and Ms. Vieth spoke on their reasons for No votes, noting concerns with complexities and uncertainty.” (Motion: Mohr, second: Hill)
Traffic Safety Recommendations: 13 West Chester Street (Continued from April 15, 2026; September 16, 2026)
Approve the curb cut provided the hydrant can be relocated
Approve the curb cut provided the hydrant can be relocated
Yes: DeCosta, Hill, Mohr, ViethNo: Fee
From the minutes
“Mr. DeCosta moved approval of the curb cut provided the hydrant can be relocated; seconded by Ms. Vieth. Mr. DeCosta said if it cannot be moved, then there is no approval. Some discussion followed. By roll call vote: Mr. DeCosta – Yes; Mr. Fee – No; Ms. Hill – Yes; Ms. Mohr – Yes; Ms. Vieth – Yes; so voted Ms. Ewing asked if the Water Company deems the hydrant relocation not feasible, would she return.” (Motion: DeCosta, second: Vieth)
Discussion and Vote to Officially Disband the African Meeting House Investigation Procurement Workgroup
Officially disband the African Meeting House Investigation Procurement Workgroup
Officially disband the African Meeting House Investigation Procurement Workgroup
Yes: Fee, Hill, Mohr, ViethAbstained: DeCosta
From the minutes
“Ms. Mohr moved to officially disband the African Meeting House Investigation Procurement Workgroup; seconded by Ms. Hill; by roll call vote: Mr. DeCosta – Abstained; Mr. Fee – Yes; Ms. Hill – Yes; Ms. Mohr – Yes; Ms. Vieth – Yes; so voted 3.” (Motion: Mohr, second: Hill)
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: March 14, 2024 (re-vote); May 2, 2024 (re-vote); June 6, 2024 (revote); July 29, 2024 (re-vote); August 8, 2024 (re-vote); September 12, 2024 (re-vote); October 3, 2024 (revote); November 7, 2024 (re-vote); January 5, 2023; February 2, 2023; March 9, 2023; April 13, 2023; May 4, 2023; June 15, 2023; June 23, 2023; July 13, 2023; August 10, 2023; September 7, 2023; September 14, 2023; October 5, 2023; November 2, 2023; November 6, 2023; December 7, 2023. Seconded by Ms. Mohr; by roll call vote: Mr. DeCosta – Yes; Mr. Fee – Yes; Ms. Hill – Yes; Ms. Mohr – Yes; Ms. Vieth – Yes; so voted
From the minutes
“Mr. DeCosta 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: March 14, 2024 (re-vote); May 2, … 5, 2023; February 2, 2023; March 9, 2023; April 13, 2023; May 4, 2023; June 15, 2023; June 23, 2023; July 13, 2023; August 10, 2023; September 7, 2023; September 14, 2023; October 5, 2023; November 2, 2023; November 6, 2023; December 7, 2023. Seconded by Ms. Mohr; by roll call vote: Mr. DeCosta – Yes; Mr. Fee – Yes; Ms. Hill – Yes; Ms. Mohr – Yes; Ms. Vieth – Yes; so voted Approved the 30th day of September, 2026.” (Motion: DeCosta)
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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