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Town of Nantucket November e-Newsletter

Welcome to the November Issue of the Town of Nantucket Monthly e-Newsletter.
Whether you live on Nantucket or are visiting, the information in this newsletter will keep you up-to-date with Town activities and news.

Historic District Commission New LIKE-KIND Application

Please be advised that the Historic District Commission has approved the use of a NEW application for LIKE-KIND COA Applications.

As of November 18, 2019, ALL LIKE-KIND COA Applications are to use the NEW form. Please be advised of the SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS on the back side of the application form.

Please feel free to contact staff with any questions.

Thank you for your cooperation w...

Town of Nantucket Receives New Great Pond Permits

The Town, in a partnership with the Nantucket Pond Coalition, announced today the receipt of new pond management permits from the Army Corps of Engineers that will allow the Town to modify the Town’s management options of two Great Ponds on Nantucket.

“The Natural Resources Department held two public forums on pond management in 2018 and 2019 to hear public input regarding management of Nantucket ponds”, said Jeff Carlson, Natural Resources Director. “We then presented a set of Pond Management Principl...

Census Complete Count Committee is Seeking for a 2020 Census Complete Count Committee Administrator

The Committee Administrator is responsible for the day-to-day implementation of goals, strategies, outreach, and other administrative tasks as defined by the 2020 Census Complete Count Committee (the Committee).

The Committee was formed by the Nantucket Planning and Economic Development Committee (NP&EDC) as part of an effort to educate the public to ensure that all residents, particularly those resident groups that have traditionally been undercounted, parti...

Public Work Commencing Municipal Improvement Projects on Various Areas

The Department of Public Works (DPW) will be commencing municipal improvement projects starting on or after October 15, 2019 and continuing through May 31, 2020 or until completed.

Work will include reconstruction of sidewalks, repairs to bridge railing systems, installation of playground equipment, paving of speed tables, and installation of drainage systems.

Work locations include Judith Chase Road, Straight Wharf (at BYBBQ), Washi...

Municipal Water, Sewer and Drainage Work

CC Construction will be commencing municipal water, sewer and drainage work started October 15, 2019 and continuing through May 15, 2020.

Work will include excavation of existing municipal structures within the roadway, installation of new structures within the roadway and full pavement.

Work locations include North Liberty Street from Cliff Road to Lily Street, Intersection of Cliff Road at...

Judith Chase Lane Complete Road Closure

Starting October 21 through December 5, Judith Chase Lane will be blocked due to complete sidewalk and roadway reconstruction.

Work will include sidewalk intersections of Judith Chase Ln and Fair and Pine Streets.

Local traffic will be maintained and coordinated with residents along this road.