The Nantucket Historic District Commission opened its fall season without voting on any substantive policy, deferring a proposed as-built fine schedule, a new demolition definition and an expanded paint-color list to future meetings.

Townbrief reporting · Aug 28

Government · Other Committee

Land Bank waives penalty, approves fee release

The Nantucket Islands Land Bank Commission voted to waive a penalty and release a lien on a disputed land bank fee assessment. Staff said the property owner's attorney had not received complete court information, leaving the owner "kind of in the dark" before the unanimous waiver vote.

Townbrief reporting · Aug 25

Government · Other Committee

Historical Panel Rejects Coast Guard Light Options

The Nantucket Historical Commission voted to reject the Coast Guard's mitigation offers for replacing the historic Brant Point range lights.

Townbrief reporting · Aug 21

Government · Other Committee

Parks Commission Elects New Chair, Approves BBQ Event

Nantucket's Parks and Recreation Commission elected Nikki Drew as chair and conditionally approved a charity barbecue event at Tom Nevers Field. Meryl was elected co-chair and Gina secretary, while Jesse continues as the commission's Community Preservation Committee representative.

Townbrief reporting · Aug 20

Government · Other Committee

Panel Says It Was Left Out of E-Bike Summit

Nantucket's Transportation Planning and Advisory Committee said it was shut out of a town e-bike safety summit.

Townbrief reporting · Aug 18

Government · Other Committee

Harbor Board Advances Oyster Farm Review

The Nantucket Harbor and Shellfish Advisory Board continued its review of a proposed intertidal oyster farming expansion at the August 18 meeting, with members insisting any new acreage be offered equally to all of the island's oyster farmers rather than reserved for applicant Sean Fitzgibbon alone.

Townbrief reporting · Aug 18

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