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Nantucket Former Select Board member

Malcolm MacNab

Elected townwide · 4 terms in this record

Dr. Malcolm MacNab

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Record at a glance · 2023–2024 Board

62 of 70meetings attended (89%) · whole board 96%
193votes cast by name (yes, no or abstain)
6no votes (3% of votes cast) · whole board 2%
7 of 16split votes where MacNab was in the minority (44%) · whole board 25%
1abstained
4terms in this record

On split votes, MacNab voted the same way as…

How these numbers work
  • Counted from the official minutes, for 2023–2024 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
  • Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list MacNab 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.

These numbers describe the record; they are not a grade. A no vote, an abstention or a minority vote is neither good nor bad. MassVoter never rates officials.

Attendance

At the start of 62 of 70 Select Board meetings in 2023–2024 Board.

Missed

Every meeting (70)

Votes where members disagreed · 2023–2024 Board

May 1Approve subject to a mitigation plan to be prepared…Motion: approve subject to a mitigation plan to be prepared by the…Passed 4–0 · MacNab: Yes

May 1, 2024: Approve subject to a mitigation plan to be prepared by the DPW, Town Arborist and Tree Warden and if they can’t come to an agreement with the property owner, the…

AppointPassed · 4–0

Approve subject to a mitigation plan to be prepared by the DPW, Town Arborist and Tree Warden and if they can’t come to an agreement with the property owner, the mitigation issue should come back to the Select Board

Voted: Yes

Yes: Dixon, Hill, MacNab, MohrAbstained: Fee

From the minutes

“Ms. Mohr moved approval subject to a mitigation plan to be prepared by the DPW, Town Arborist and Tree Warden and if they can’t come to an agreement with the property owner, the mitigation issue should come back to the Select Board; seconded by Dr. MacNab; by roll call vote: Chair Holdgate – Yes; Mr. Dixon – Yes; Dr. MacNab – Yes; Ms. Mohr – Yes; so voted Mr. Fee abstained and said it is because he is against the parking plan for the property. 6.” (Motion: Mohr, second: MacNab)

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

Apr 8Approve the 21-seat outside bar with seated service, a…Motion: approve the 21-seat outside bar with seated service, a one-year review,…Passed 4–1 · MacNab: Yes

April 8, 2024: Approve the 21-seat outside bar with seated service, a one-year review, service is to stop at 10:00 PM and the patio closed by 11:00 PM

ApprovePassed · 4–1

Approve the 21-seat outside bar with seated service, a one-year review, service is to stop at 10:00 PM and the patio closed by 11:00 PM

Voted: Yes

Yes: Dixon, Fee, Hill, MacNabNo: Mohr

From the minutes

“Mr. Fee moved approval of the 21-seat outside bar with seated service, a one-year review, service is to stop at 10:00 PM and the patio closed by 11:00 PM; seconded by Dr. MacNab; by roll call vote: Ms. Holdgate – Yes; Mr. Dixon – Yes; Mr. Fee – Yes; Dr. MacNab – Yes; Ms. Mohr – No; so voted 6.” (Motion: Fee, second: MacNab)

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

Mar 11Approve the change of classification from annual to seasonal,…Motion: approve the change of classification from annual to seasonal, wine and…Passed 3–1 · MacNab: Not recorded

March 11, 2024: Approve the change of classification from annual to seasonal, wine and malt beverages to all-alcoholic beverages and extension of service hours from 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM and to determine…

ApprovePassed · 3–1

Approve the change of classification from annual to seasonal, wine and malt beverages to all-alcoholic beverages and extension of service hours from 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM and to determine 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

Yes: Dixon, Fee, MohrNo: Hill

From the minutes

“Ms. Mohr moved approval of the change of classification from annual to seasonal, wine and malt beverages to all-alcoholic beverages and extension of service hours from 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM and to determine 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 Mr. Fee. Mr. Dixon expressed concerns and … sidewalk seating. Ms. Baxter said yes. Chair Holdgate said she is voting against the motion as she feels two additional seats, vs the four requested, could be allowed and won’t impede the sidewalk as much. On the motion, by roll call vote: Chair Holdgate – No; Mr. Dixon – Yes; Mr. Fee – Yes; Ms. Mohr – Yes; so voted Chair Holdgate said the issue of expanded sidewalk dining can be revisited later in the summer.” (Motion: Mohr, second: Fee)

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

Feb 21Support the proposed Finance Committee motion for Article 60…Motion: support the proposed Finance Committee motion for Article 60 as found…Passed 3–1 · MacNab: Yes

February 21, 2024: Support the proposed Finance Committee motion for Article 60 as found in the Board’s packet

ApprovePassed · 3–1

Support the proposed Finance Committee motion for Article 60 as found in the Board’s packet

Voted: Yes

Yes: Dixon, MacNab, MohrNo: Fee

From the minutes

“Mr. Dixon moved to support the proposed Finance Committee motion for Article 60 as found in the Board’s packet; seconded by Dr. MacNab; by roll call vote: Mr. Fee – No; Mr. Dixon – Yes; Dr. MacNab – Yes; Ms. Mohr – Yes; so voted 2.” (Motion: Dixon, second: MacNab)

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

Feb 20Adoption of the proposed agreement, with an additional revision…Motion: adoption of the proposed agreement, with an additional revision that at…Passed 3–1 · MacNab: Not recorded

February 20, 2024 (Joint meeting): Adoption of the proposed agreement, with an additional revision that at a minimum of every three years, the agreement be reviewed by the Select Board Chair, NP&EDC Chair, Town Manager,…

AppointPassed · 3–1

Adoption of the proposed agreement, with an additional revision that at a minimum of every three years, the agreement be reviewed by the Select Board Chair, NP&EDC Chair, Town Manager, Planning Director and Town Counsel

Yes: Dixon, Hill, MohrNo: Fee

From the minutes

“Ms. Mohr moved adoption of the proposed agreement, with an additional revision that at a minimum of every three years, the agreement be reviewed by the Select Board Chair, NP&EDC Chair, Town Manager, Planning Director and Town Counsel; seconded by Mr. Dixon; by roll call vote: Chair Holdgate – Yes; Ms. Mohr – Yes; Mr. Dixon – Yes; Mr. Fee – No; so voted.” (Motion: Mohr, second: Dixon)

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

Feb 12Approve pursuant to departmental commentsMotion: approve pursuant to departmental commentsPassed 4–1 · MacNab: No

February 12, 2024: Approve pursuant to departmental comments

ApprovePassed · 4–1

Approve pursuant to departmental comments

Voted: No

Yes: Dixon, Fee, Hill, MohrNo: MacNab

From the minutes

“Mr. Fee moved approval pursuant to departmental comments; seconded by Mr. Dixon; by roll call vote: Chair Holdgate – Yes; Mr. Dixon – Yes; Mr. Fee – Yes; Dr. MacNab – no; Ms. Mohr – Yes; so voted Dr. MacNab disclosed that he is employed by the Nantucket Historical Association but that did not impact his vote on the change of manager application heard at the beginning of the meeting.” (Motion: Fee, second: Dixon)

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

Jan 17Amend Mr. Fee’s original motion and to retain the…Motion: amend Mr. Fee’s original motion and to retain the article and…Passed 3–1 · MacNab: Yes

January 17, 2024: Amend Mr. Fee’s original motion and to retain the article and delete subsection “K” which relates to a limitation of two STRs per owner

ApprovePassed · 3–1

Amend Mr. Fee’s original motion and to retain the article and delete subsection “K” which relates to a limitation of two STRs per owner

Voted: Yes

Yes: Dixon, MacNab, MohrNo: Fee

From the minutes

“Mr. Dixon moved amend Mr. Fee’s original motion and to retain the article and delete subsection “K” which relates to a limitation of two STRs per owner; seconded by Dr. MacNab; by roll call vote: Mr. Fee – No; Dr. MacNab – Yes; Mr. Dixon – Yes; Ms. Mohr – Yes; so voted On the main motion as amended by roll call vote: Mr. Fee – No; Dr. MacNab – Yes; Mr. Dixon – Yes; Ms. Mohr – Yes; so voted.” (Motion: Dixon, second: MacNab)

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

Jan 17Increase it by $1,000 across-the-boardMotion: increase it by $1,000 across-the-boardPassed 3–2 · MacNab: No

January 17, 2024: Increase it by $1,000 across-the-board

ApprovePassed · 3–2

Increase it by $1,000 across-the-board

Voted: No

Yes: Dixon, Hill, MohrNo: Fee, MacNab

From the minutes

“Ms. Mohr moved to increase it by $1,000 across-the-board; seconded by Mr. Dixon. Mr. Fee suggested the Select Board compensation should be increased automatically annually by the cost-of-living; and, also for fees across-the-board. By roll call vote: Mr. Fee – No; Dr. MacNab – No; Ms. Mohr – Yes; Mr. Dixon – Yes; Chair Holdgate – Yes; so voted.” (Motion: Mohr, second: Dixon)

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

Oct 25Approve – Review of Proposed 2024 Select Board Meeting…Motion: approvePassed 4–1 · MacNab: Yes

October 25, 2023: Approve – Review of Proposed 2024 Select Board Meeting Schedule

ApprovePassed · 4–1

Approve

Voted: Yes

Yes: Dixon, Hill, MacNab, MohrNo: Fee

From the minutes

“Ms. Mohr moved approval; seconded by Mr. Dixon; by roll call vote: Chair Holdgate – Yes; Mr. Dixon – Yes; Mr. Fee – No; Dr. MacNab – Yes; Ms. Mohr – Yes; so voted 4.” (Motion: Mohr, second: Dixon)

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

Oct 18Approve the petition as presented with the departmental conditions…Motion: approve the petition as presented with the departmental conditions as noted…Passed 4–0 · MacNab: Abstained

October 18, 2023: Approve the petition as presented with the departmental conditions as noted in the packet

ApprovePassed · 4–0

Approve the petition as presented with the departmental conditions as noted in the packet

Voted: Abstained

Yes: Dixon, Fee, Hill, MohrAbstained: MacNab

From the minutes

“Mr. Fee moved approval of the petition as presented with the departmental conditions as noted in the packet; seconded by Ms. Holdgate; by roll call vote: Ms. Mohr – Yes; Mr. Dixon – Yes; Mr. Fee – Yes; Ms. Holdgate – Yes; Dr. MacNab – Abstained; so voted 3.” (Motion: Fee, second: Hill)

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

Votes with no disagreement (199)

    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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