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Nantucket Former Select Board member

Jason Bridges

Elected townwide · 2 terms in this record

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Record at a glance · 2022–2023 Board

58 of 65meetings attended (89%) · whole board 87%
230votes cast by name (yes, no or abstain)
3no votes (1% of votes cast) · whole board 1%
3 of 10split votes where Bridges was in the minority (30%) · whole board 25%
0abstained
2terms in this record

On split votes, Bridges voted the same way as…

How these numbers work
  • Counted from the official minutes, for 2022–2023 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
  • Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Bridges as present or absent at the start.
  • Only votes the minutes record member by member are counted. Voice votes and votes given only as a count (for example 6-3 with no names) are not.
  • Percentages are shown only when there are at least 10 meetings or votes to count.
  • A split vote is one where at least one member voted yes and another voted no. “In the minority” means on the side with fewer votes; ties are not counted.
  • “Whole board” combines every member’s record for the same term.

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Attendance

At the start of 58 of 65 Select Board meetings in 2022–2023 Board.

Missed

Every meeting (65)

Votes where members disagreed · 2022–2023 Board

Apr 12Approve – Nantucket Community Television (NCTV 18) Annual ReportMotion: approvePassed 4–0 · Bridges: Not recorded

April 12, 2023: Approve – Nantucket Community Television (NCTV 18) Annual Report

ApprovePassed · 4–0

Approve

The minutes give the count (4-0), which does not match the 5 members listed present, so individual votes are not shown.

From the minutes

“Ms. Holdgate moved approval; seconded by Ms. Mohr; so voted 4-0 Mr. Fee returned to the table. 2.” (Motion: Hill, second: Mohr)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Apr 5Refer the proposal to Traffic Safety, BPAC and the…Motion: refer the proposal to Traffic Safety, BPAC and the Transportation Program…Passed 3–1 · Bridges: Not recorded

April 5, 2023: Refer the proposal to Traffic Safety, BPAC and the Transportation Program Manager, when they can take it up and to allow the Select Board Chair and Vice Chair to schedule…

AppointPassed · 3–1

Refer the proposal to Traffic Safety, BPAC and the Transportation Program Manager, when they can take it up and to allow the Select Board Chair and Vice Chair to schedule a public hearing if deemed ready

Yes: Fee, Hill, MacNabNo: Mohr

From the minutes

“Mr. Fee moved to refer the proposal to Traffic Safety, BPAC and the Transportation Program Manager, when they can take it up and to allow the Select Board Chair and Vice Chair to schedule a public hearing if deemed ready; seconded by Dr. MacNab; by roll call vote: Ms. Holdgate - Yes; Mr. Fee – Yes; Dr. MacNab – Yes; Ms. Mohr – No; so voted Mr. Fee asked Ms. Mohr about her vote.” (Motion: Fee, second: MacNab)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Mar 15Direct Town Administration to find an additional $175,000 for…Motion: direct Town Administration to find an additional $175,000 for FY 2024…Passed 4–0 · Bridges: Not recorded

March 15, 2023: Direct Town Administration to find an additional $175,000 for FY 2024 for the purpose outlined in the request for pilot programming

ApprovePassed · 4–0

Direct Town Administration to find an additional $175,000 for FY 2024 for the purpose outlined in the request for pilot programming

The minutes give the count (4-0), which does not match the 5 members listed present, so individual votes are not shown.

From the minutes

“Ms. Mohr moved to direct Town Administration to find an additional $175,000 for FY 2024 for the purpose outlined in the request for pilot programming; Mr. Fee seconded. Further discussion followed on a funding source. On the motion, so voted 4-0 3.” (Motion: Mohr, second: Fee)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Mar 15Approve as proposed and determined that the premises licensed…Motion: approve as proposed and determined that the premises licensed to sell…Passed 4–0 · Bridges: Yes

March 15, 2023: Approve as proposed and determined that the premises licensed to sell alcoholic beverages is not detrimental to the spiritual activities of a church pursuant to Section 16C of MGL Chapter…

ApprovePassed · 4–0

Approve as proposed and determined that the premises licensed to sell alcoholic beverages is not detrimental to the spiritual activities of a church pursuant to Section 16C of MGL Chapter 138

Voted: Yes

Yes: Bridges, Fee, MacNab, MohrAbstained: Hill

From the minutes

“Mr. Fee moved approval as proposed and determined that the premises licensed to sell alcoholic beverages is not detrimental to the spiritual activities of a church pursuant to Section 16C of MGL Chapter 138; seconded by Ms. Mohr; so voted 4-0 Ms. Holdgate abstained. 15.” (Motion: Fee, second: Mohr)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Mar 15Approve with the license to be held by the…Motion: approve with the license to be held by the Select Board…Passed 3–1 · Bridges: Yes

March 15, 2023: Approve with the license to be held by the Select Board pending the applicant’s receipt of all other mandatory licenses or permits, with last call at 9:00 PM for the…

AppointPassed · 3–1

Approve with the license to be held by the Select Board pending the applicant’s receipt of all other mandatory licenses or permits, with last call at 9:00 PM for the first year

Voted: Yes

Yes: Bridges, Hill, MohrNo: MacNab

From the minutes

“Ms. Holdgate moved approval with the license to be held by the Select Board pending the applicant’s receipt of all other mandatory licenses or permits, with last call at 9:00 PM for the first year; seconded by Ms. Mohr; so voted 3-1 Dr. MacNab was opposed. 13.” (Motion: Hill, second: Mohr)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Mar 15Approve as proposed – Public Hearing to Consider Adopting…Motion: approve as proposedPassed 4–0 · Bridges: Not recorded

March 15, 2023: Approve as proposed – Public Hearing to Consider Adopting Surface Water and Ground Water Protection Regulations

ApprovePassed · 4–0

Approve as proposed

The minutes give the count (4-0), which does not match the 5 members listed present, so individual votes are not shown.

From the minutes

“Ms. Holdgate moved approval as proposed; seconded by Ms. Mohr; so voted 4-0 X. TOWN MANAGER’S REPORT 1.” (Motion: Hill, second: Mohr)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Feb 22Approve the application with the following conditions: direct table…Motion: approve the application with the following conditions: direct table service only…Passed 3–2 · Bridges: No

February 22, 2023: Approve the application with the following conditions: direct table service only of alcohol, alcohol service to stop at 9:00 PM; all alcohol consumption must be by seated patrons

ApprovePassed · 3–2

Approve the application with the following conditions: direct table service only of alcohol, alcohol service to stop at 9:00 PM; all alcohol consumption must be by seated patrons

Voted: No

Yes: Fee, Hill, MohrNo: Bridges, MacNab

From the minutes

“Ms. Holdgate moved approval of the application with the following conditions: direct table service only of alcohol, alcohol service to stop at 9:00 PM; all alcohol consumption must be by seated patrons; seconded by Ms. Mohr. Ms. Mohr asked about enforcement. Ms. Baxter explained how enforcement works, from warning(s) to a hearing before the Board. Ms. Mohr asked about limiting alcohol to pre-mixed drinks only. Ms. … the applicants’ alcohol vs food service sales at other locations. Mr. Scribner reviewed their other operations, saying that sales of alcohol at their locations which are like this proposal are perhaps up to 15% of total sales. Mr. Fee said that a manager must answer phone calls. On the motion, by roll call vote: Chair Bridges – No; Ms. Holdgate – Yes; Mr. Fee – Yes; Dr. MacNab – No; Ms. Mohr – Yes; so voted 2.” (Motion: Hill, second: Mohr)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Nov 2Amend the sewer fee waiver policy as presented in…Motion: amend the sewer fee waiver policy as presented in the Board’s…Passed 3–1 · Bridges: Yes

November 2, 2022: Amend the sewer fee waiver policy as presented in the Board’s agenda materials, subject to final approval by Town Counsel

ApprovePassed · 3–1

Amend the sewer fee waiver policy as presented in the Board’s agenda materials, subject to final approval by Town Counsel

Voted: Yes

Yes: Bridges, Mohr, MurphyNo: Fee

From the minutes

“Ms. Mohr moved to amend the sewer fee waiver policy as presented in the Board’s agenda materials, subject to final approval by Town Counsel; seconded by Ms. Murphy. Mr. Fee expressed concern about amending the policy, in such a specific manner, written for a particular situation. Mr. Gray said that Mr. Fee recently asked about costs to upgrade the Naushop pump station, necessary in order to serve the Richmond development and noted the project went out to bid and the low bid is approximately $2,000,000 which is significantly higher than earlier estimates. Ms. Mohr said that the project requires certain contributions in order to be built. So voted Chair Bridges – Yes; Mr. Fee – No; Ms. Mohr – Yes; Ms. Murphy – Yes. 3.” (Motion: Mohr, second: Murphy)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Nov 2Approve the full requestMotion: approve the full requestPassed 3–1 · Bridges: Yes

November 2, 2022: Approve the full request

ApprovePassed · 3–1

Approve the full request

Voted: Yes

Yes: Bridges, Mohr, MurphyNo: Fee

From the minutes

“Ms. Mohr moved approval of the full request; seconded by Ms. Murphy. Ms. Murphy commented that she understands what Mr. Turbitt was saying and would be perhaps more comfortable with a waiver of more than 50% but less than a full waiver. Ms. Mohr suggested a percentage, and that there be a 75% reduction in the fees that led to the $474,925 number which covers Phases II, III, IV, V, VI for Meadows II Apartments; so moved by Ms. Mohr; seconded by Ms. Murphy. Some discussion followed. Mr. Fee expressed discomfort at how the waiver is being handled. Ms. Murphy said that going forward more financial analysis would be helpful. Mr. Fee spoke further on his concern. So voted Chair Bridges – Yes; Mr. Fee – No; Ms. Mohr – Yes; Ms. Murphy – Yes. 4.” (Motion: Mohr, second: Murphy)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Oct 19Approve the application – Public Hearing to Consider Application…Motion: approve the applicationPassed 3–0 · Bridges: Not recorded

October 19, 2022: Approve the application – Public Hearing to Consider Application for Change of Officers and Alteration of Premises of All-Alcoholic Beverages Club License for Sankaty Head Golf

ApprovePassed · 3–0

Approve the application

The minutes give the count (3-0), which does not match the 4 members listed present, so individual votes are not shown.

From the minutes

“Ms. Mohr moved to approve the application; seconded by Mr. Fee; so voted 3-0 Ms. Holdgate returned to the table and resumed her seat.” (Motion: Mohr, second: Fee)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Votes with no disagreement (235)

    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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