Nantucket continues emergency cleanup at Tom Nevers as erosion exposes debris and potential UXO; hearing continued to March 5 Town officials described an emergency cleanup at Tom Nevers to remove storm‑exposed construction debris and mitigate public‑safety risks, including potential unexploded ordnance; the commission continued the notice of intent to March 5 pending NHESP comments while work proceeds under an emergency certification.

Nantucket is on high alert as emergency crews tackle dangerous shoreline erosion at Tom Nevers, unearthing buried debris and potential unexploded ordnance from the Cold War era.

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Conservation commission approves Summer House dining‑in‑dunes plan with seasonal limits and monitoring (4–1) The Nantucket Conservation Commission approved a positive order for the Summer House at 16 Ocean Avenue with conditions limiting dining‑in‑dunes to eight tables, seasonal operation, required pre‑ and post‑season photo monitoring, native-planting requirements and storage rules; the vote was 4–1.

The Nantucket Conservation Commission has approved a seasonal dining plan at the Summer House, but with strict limits and monitoring to protect the coastal dunes!

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Massachusetts legislators authorize Nantucket to convey land for conservation purposes Nantucket's Conservation Commission gains authority to transfer land for open space and recreation

Nantucket's Conservation Commission just scored a major win, gaining the power to transfer land for conservation and recreation!

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Nantucket Land and Water Council voices concerns at commission meeting Willa Arsenal warns commission about potential dune degradation from formalizing current use.

Willa Arsenal raises red flags about the potential degradation of Nantucket's precious dune structures, urging the Conservation Commission to tread carefully before formalizing coastal activities.

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Commission approves conditions for Western Avenue coastal dune project Commissioners approve amended conditions for relocating structures near eroding coastal bank.

Nantucket's Conservation Commission is taking bold steps to combat coastal erosion, approving a critical relocation project and confirming vital wetlands to protect our environment.

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Concom reviews Baxter Road project to combat erosion and protect Nantucket lighthouse Concom discusses Baxter Road erosion solutions to safeguard community and Sanketi Lighthouse.

Nantucket's future hangs in the balance as the Conservation Commission tackles critical erosion issues threatening Baxter Road and the iconic Sanketi Lighthouse.

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Planning Commission approves pay increase for director amid technology issues Commission authorized director's performance review and pay raise after resolving technical difficulties.

Nantucket's Conservation Commission just approved a significant pay increase for the Deputy Director of Planning, paving the way for more effective environmental management despite recent tech challenges.

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