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Nantucket Planning & Economic Development Commission (NP&EDC)
NOTICE: The NP&EDC will open a 21-day public comment period for the FY 2023 Unified Planning Work Program beginning on Monday, May 16 and concluding on Monday, June 6. Any comments or inquires should be directed to the Transportation Program Manager, Patrick Reed at preed@nantucket-ma.gov or 508-228-7200 ext. 7011 |
NOTICE: The NP&EDC will open a 21-public comment period for the FY 2023-2027Draft TIP beginning on Monday, April 25, 2022 and concluding on Monday, May 16, 2022. Any comments or inquires should be directed to the Transportation Program Manager, Patrick Reed at preed@nantucket-ma.gov or 508-228-7200 ext 7011. |
About the Commission
The NP&EDC was created by Warrant Article 5 of the January 25, 1973 Special Town Meeting of the Town of Nantucket and by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts pursuant to Chapter 561 of the Acts of 1973, as amended by Warrant Article 117 of the 1980 Annual Town Meeting and Chapter 98 of the Acts of 1981 and Warrant Article 57 of the Annual Town Meeting of 1991 and Chapter 458 of the Acts of 1991, and by Chapter 81 of the Acts of 2011, and by Chapter 347 of the Acts of 2018. NP&EDC is the only regional planning agency (RPA) representing one town, the Town of Nantucket.
In Section 1 of the enabling legislation, the commission was established In order to plan for the orderly and coordinated development and protection of the physical, social and economic resources of the Island of Nantucket.
In Section 2, the Commission shall be responsible for the preparation of comprehensive plans for the physical, social, and economic development of said County and Town and shall make recommendations for action to implement said plans to the responsible county and town agencies. Such plans shall include, but not be limited to, the preparation of studies, research reports and maps of natural resources, land utilization, economic development, recreation and conservation, transportation and population characteristics.
In Article 5, 1973 STM, "Such commission shall plan for the future of the villages of Wauwinet, Quidnet, Siasconset, Surfside, Madaket, Pocomo, Tom Nevers, Dionis, Cisco and the Town of Nantucket and make any recommendations it deems beneficial.
Agendas & Minutes
Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval. (**note that the published meeting schedule is subject to change**)
Most Recent Agenda (PDF) | View All Agendas and Minutes
Members
- 5 elected Planning Board members - 5 year term
- 1 appointee from each of the following: County Commission, Conservation Commission, and the Housing Authority - 1 year term
- 3 At-Large members – 3 year term
Nathaniel Lowell, Chair (Planning Board)
Term expires: 2027
Mary Longacre, Vice-Chair (At-Large)
Term expires: 2024
Barry G. Rector (Planning Board)
Term expires: 2025
Dave Iverson (Planning Board)
Term expires: 2024
John Trudel, III (Planning Board)
Term expires: 2026
Matt Fee (County Commissioners)
Term expires: 2022
Maureen Phillips (Conservation Commission)
Term expires: 2022
Bertyl Johnson (Housing Authority)
Term expires: 2022
Charles J. "Jack" Gardner (At-Large)
Term expires: 2022
Wendy Hudson (At-Large)
Term expires: 2023
Vacant, (Planning Board)
Term expires: 2023
Staff
- Andrew Vorce, AICP, Director of Planning
- Leslie Woodson Snell, AICP, LEED AP, Deputy Director of Planning
- Megan Trudel, Land Use Specialist
Helpful Information
Contact Us
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Andrew Vorce, AICP
Director of Planning
Email
2 Fairgrounds Rd.
Nantucket, MA 02554
Ph: 508-325-7587
Hours
Monday - Friday
7:30 a.m - 4:30 p.m.