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Matt Fee

Elected townwide · 6 terms in this record

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Record at a glance · 2026–2027 Board

20 of 24meetings attended (83%) · whole board 91%
70votes cast by name (yes, no or abstain)
4no votes (6% of votes cast) · whole board 3%
4 of 7split votes where Fee was in the minority · whole board 30%
0abstained
6terms in this record

On split votes, Fee voted the same way as…

How these numbers work
  • Counted from the official minutes, for 2026–2027 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
  • Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Fee 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 20 of 24 Select Board meetings in 2026–2027 Board.

Missed

Every meeting (24)

Votes where members disagreed · 2026–2027 Board

Sep 23Proceed – Natural Resources Department: Review of Coastal Resilience…Motion: proceedPassed 3–2 · Fee: Yes

September 23, 2026: Proceed – Natural Resources Department: Review of Coastal Resilience Districts (CRDs) Establishment Procedure

ApprovePassed · 3–2

Proceed

Voted: Yes

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)

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

Sep 23Approve the curb cut provided the hydrant can be…Motion: approve the curb cut provided the hydrant can be relocatedPassed 4–1 · Fee: No

September 23, 2026: Approve the curb cut provided the hydrant can be relocated

ApprovePassed · 4–1

Approve the curb cut provided the hydrant can be relocated

Voted: No

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)

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

Sep 23Officially disband the African Meeting House Investigation Procurement WorkgroupMotion: officially disband the African Meeting House Investigation Procurement WorkgroupPassed 4–0 · Fee: Yes

September 23, 2026: Officially disband the African Meeting House Investigation Procurement Workgroup

ApprovePassed · 4–0

Officially disband the African Meeting House Investigation Procurement Workgroup

Voted: Yes

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)

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

Sep 16Approve – Traffic Safety RecommendationsMotion: approvePassed 3–2 · Fee: No

September 16, 2026: Approve – Traffic Safety Recommendations

ApprovePassed · 3–2

Approve

Voted: No

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)

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

Sep 9Approve all contracts except the Nantucket Fire union contractMotion: approve all contracts except the Nantucket Fire union contractPassed 4–0 · Fee: Not recorded

September 9, 2026: Approve all contracts except the Nantucket Fire union contract

ApprovePassed · 4–0

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)

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

Aug 19Endorse the timeline as presentedMotion: endorse the timeline as presentedPassed 3–1 · Fee: Yes

August 19, 2026: Endorse the timeline as presented

ApprovePassed · 3–1

Endorse the timeline as presented

Voted: Yes

Yes: Fee, Mohr, ViethNo: DeCosta

From the minutes

“Ms. Vieth moved to endorse the timeline as presented; seconded by Mr. Fee; so voted 3-1 Mr. DeCosta voted no, saying he still wants to have a discussion at some point about a fall and a spring town meeting.” (Motion: Vieth, second: Fee)

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

Aug 17Preliminarily allocate four medallions each to Compass Point and…Motion: preliminarily allocate four medallions each to Compass Point and Grey Lady…Passed 3–1 · Fee: No

August 17, 2026: Preliminarily allocate four medallions each to Compass Point and Grey Lady Jeeps, pending submission and review of detailed business plans at the Board’s September meeting with final approval and formal…

ApprovePassed · 3–1

Preliminarily allocate four medallions each to Compass Point and Grey Lady Jeeps, pending submission and review of detailed business plans at the Board’s September meeting with final approval and formal issuance of the medallions at that time if the business plans meet the Board’s approval

Voted: No

Yes: Hill, Mohr, ViethNo: Fee

From the minutes

“Ms. Mohr moved to preliminarily allocate four medallions each to Compass Point and Grey Lady Jeeps, pending submission and review of detailed business plans at the Board’s September meeting with final approval and formal issuance of the medallions at that time if the business plans meet the Board’s approval; seconded by Ms. Veith. Chair Hill said she would like to see all vehicles rented on Nantucket be registered on Nantucket and pay excise tax to Nantucket. Mr. Fee reiterated that he feels the eight RMVs should be put out to bid to understand their value. On the motion, by roll call vote: Chair Hill – Yes; Mr. Fee – No; Ms. Mohr – Yes; Ms. Vieth – Yes; so voted IV. LICENSING AND PETITIONS - PUBLIC HEARINGS 1.” (Motion: Mohr)

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

Aug 5Approve the Climate Action Plan contractMotion: approve the Climate Action Plan contractPassed 3–2 · Fee: Yes

August 5, 2026: Approve the Climate Action Plan contract

ApprovePassed · 3–2

Approve the Climate Action Plan contract

Voted: Yes

Yes: Fee, Hill, MohrNo: DeCosta, Vieth

From the minutes

“Ms. Mohr moved approval of the Climate Action Plan contract; seconded by Mr. Fee; so voted 3 - 2 Ms. Vieth and Mr. DeCosta were opposed.” (Motion: Mohr, second: Fee)

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

Aug 5Approve for dinner service with the condition that the…Motion: approve for dinner service with the condition that the chairs must…Passed 4–1 · Fee: No

August 5, 2026: Approve for dinner service with the condition that the chairs must be removed outside of the hours of 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Attorney Lauren Goldberg of Town Counsel’s office…

ApprovePassed · 4–1

Approve for dinner service with the condition that the chairs must be removed outside of the hours of 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Attorney Lauren Goldberg of Town Counsel’s office asked that the approval be conditioned to require a plan being consistent with all requirements of state and federal law. She added that the Chapter 91 license needs to be reviewed to see if this outdoor dining at this location is possible and that is it ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) compliant. Mr. DeCosta amended his motion to include Town Counsel’s suggestion

Voted: No

Yes: DeCosta, Hill, Mohr, ViethNo: Fee

From the minutes

“Mr. DeCosta moved approval for dinner service with the condition that the chairs must be removed outside of the hours of 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Attorney Lauren Goldberg of Town Counsel’s office asked that the approval be conditioned to require a plan being consistent with all requirements of state and federal law. She added that the Chapter 91 license needs to be reviewed to see if this outdoor dining at this location is possible and that is it ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) compliant. Mr. DeCosta amended his motion to include Town Counsel’s suggestion; seconded by Ms. Vieth; so voted 4 – 1 Mr. Fee was opposed.” (Motion: DeCosta, second: Vieth)

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

Jun 15Approve for prerecorded music inside up to 11:00 PMMotion: approve for prerecorded music inside up to 11:00 PMPassed 3–0 · Fee: Not recorded

June 15, 2026: Approve for prerecorded music inside up to 11:00 PM

ApprovePassed · 3–0

Approve for prerecorded music inside up to 11:00 PM

Yes: Hill, Mohr, ViethAbstained: DeCosta

From the minutes

“Ms. Mohr moved approval for prerecorded music inside up to 11:00 PM; seconded by Ms. Vieth; by roll call vote: Chair Hill – Yes; Ms. Mohr – Yes; Ms. Vieth – Yes; so voted Mr. DeCosta abstained due to technical difficulties and left the meeting at 11:36 AM. 3.” (Motion: Mohr, second: Vieth)

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

Votes with no disagreement (80)

    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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