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The approvals matter because they clear the way for multiple large public events at town parks during the summer season and, in one case, trigger additional licensing and public‑notice steps. Dina Weatherly, cultural affairs and special events coordinator for the Department of Culture and Tourism, presented the permit requests and described schedules, attendance caps and logistics for each event.

The commission unanimously approved the yoga classes led by instructor Bettina Brower, which Weatherly said are requested to run June 25 through Sept. 1, Monday–Saturday, 7:30–8:30 a.m. “We started in 02/2001… this would be our 25th season down there,” Brower said, describing a long‑running program and regular participants.

Also approved was an author reading by Diana Blau, requested for July 2 at 10 a.m. Weatherly said the session would be limited to a maximum of 20 children and their accompanying adults. The commission approved a community day request from the Nantucket Housing Authority for Aug. 6, expected to host up to 500 participants, and an evening maritime music celebration from Egan/Eagan Maritime in partnership with the Historical Association on Aug. 28 (projected attendance similar to last year’s ~120 attendees).

The Mariah Mitchell Association requested use of Tom Nevers Field for a Stargazer Gala on July 24, with a requested cap of up to 400 guests and a multi‑day setup/breakdown window. Amy Young, representing the Mariah Mitchell Association, said the event is the organization’s largest fundraiser and supports a summer internship program that hires about 35 interns. Island Kitchen was named as the proposed caterer; the organization indicated it intends to serve alcohol and has provided proof of insurance and distributor documentation required for one‑day pouring permits.

Commissioners and staff discussed logistics for the Tom Nevers event, including tent placement, parking and the sandy “demo derby” area on part of the site. Charlie (parks staff) advised that some spots are sandy and formerly used for demolition derbies, and recommended using the asphalt parking area where possible. Young said event planners had reviewed locations with a tent vendor and would refine their setup plans.

For the Stargazer Gala the commission approved the permit “pending the approval of those other necessary” licenses and the Select Board’s licensing meeting and public hearing; Weatherly confirmed the licensing hearing is scheduled for May 14.

Votes at a glance

- Bettina Brower — yoga classes, Children's Beach (June 25–Sept. 1, Mon–Sat 7:30–8:30 a.m.): motion moved by Merrill, seconded by Jesse; unanimous voice vote, outcome: approved.
- Diana Blau — book reading at Children's Beach (July 2, 10 a.m., max 20 children + adults): mover not specified, seconded by Merrill; unanimous voice vote, outcome: approved.
- Nantucket Housing Authority — Community Day at Children's Beach (Aug. 6, 9 a.m.–12 p.m., requested 500 participants): motion to approve (mover/seconded on the record); unanimous voice vote, outcome: approved.
- Egan Maritime — Maritime Music Celebration at Children's Beach (Aug. 28, 5:30–7 p.m., estimated ~120 attendees): motion to approve; unanimous voice vote, outcome: approved.
- Mariah Mitchell Association — Stargazer Gala at Tom Nevers Field (July 24, 6–10 p.m.; requested setup/breakdown window): motion moved by Merrill, seconded by Jesse; voice vote in favor; outcome: approved pending Select Board licensing and one‑day pouring permit requirements.

Commissioners did not record any opposed votes for the items presented. Weatherly noted the Mariah Mitchell Association had provided the insurance certificate ($1,000,000 per occurrence) and distributor purchase documentation required for nonprofit one‑day pouring permit rules.

The commission’s approvals allow organizers to proceed with event planning subject to the conditions noted — chiefly, the licensing/public‑hearing step required by the Select Board for alcohol service and the one‑day pouring permit process.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Parks and Recreation Commission - 4/17/2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Nantucket County Parks & Recreation Commission on a voice vote approved a series of summer event permit requests for Children's Beach and Tom Nevers Field, including a weekly yoga class, a children’s book reading, a community day hosted by the Nantucket Housing Authority, and a maritime music concert.","taxTitle","Nantucket County, Massachusetts","taxId",61456,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6268653,"Parks & Rec reports: Jetty tennis courts finished, children’s playground repairs done, Tom Nevers playground installation scheduled; federal permitting slows b",351,1823000,2174000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3051853-86e147d9586be87ded40eb7bfca72b8b&start=1823&end=2174","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3051853-86e147d9586be87ded40eb7bfca72b8b/thumbnail_1823000.jpg","/articles/6268653/Nantucket-County/Massachusetts/Parks-Rec-reports-Jetty-tennis-courts-finished-childrens-playground-repairs-done-Tom-Nevers-playground-installation-scheduled-federal-permitting-slows-b","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6268653-ed0d66ee9e4ef2b08ea722822f00698b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771142080&Signature=WD41qKwsvtS7XaLtdjFzPwYyZy1rSNFRteUgH3LIthqg~QDJyOlSi9NU6PH3mE8avgJMEAgPnMt9GzIKjRnT7md9l5eEH8~QAu1oHiixdFNBsaXs~bGmHI3xL8RbyAX8OsUWZARiFsT9DZJZSb4SlHO98YSC8AW~gFUco9oHr-nXjJJ9zTQ6086TF4ea7uvWMvpV0Bvqyh0kI6GxoCqiAKOJ1A3XwdUO4AwVHkqD4afv~X03Qztjbri-2Y95dyl5fqh-lQaFqUp~uSVUDv4GuXeRp57txOSgO-oOU0w4OLyCh40GtD~vmIq-L~DQL2sI3wunNjcHGQnOQ2eKVZ3keg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Parks & Recreation staff reported multiple capital and maintenance updates, including completed surfacing work at the Jetty tennis courts, finished playground repairs at Children's Beach, an upcoming playground installation at Tom Nevers and continuing work on a multi‑field expansion project. Staff also described slow federal permitting for removing historic naval debris from a town beach.

Charlie, Parks & Recreation staff, said the Jetty tennis courts are complete and are in a curing phase; lines have been installed but staff will wait several weeks for the surface to finish curing before officially opening the courts to play. “We're now, they're gonna be in a curing phase… we went with a gray and blue color scheme,” Charlie said, adding the courts include five tennis courts and cross‑lined pickleball courts with movable nets.

Charlie reported that repairs to the children's playground at Children's Beach were finished the previous Friday after a long parts delay; the department placed orders last September and received components in January. “Some of the parts are on a shelf for these decks. Others have to be formed,” Charlie said, explaining lead times for molded plastic parts.

The Tom Nevers playground installation is scheduled to start on Monday the 28th and is expected to take two to three weeks, Charlie said. The new playground will include shade cloth rated for hurricane conditions and a fenced play area. Charlie also described an ongoing fields expansion project: soil testing has been completed and the team is awaiting final lab results to determine whether existing fields will require full reconstruction or can be rehabilitated by aeration and top dressing.

On beach debris removal at Tom Nevers, Charlie said town staff and engineers met with nine permitting agencies and have found the federal permitting process slow. The town is revising its approach and has split the work into two parts: an emergency action to remove debris visible on the beach before summer, and a longer‑term plan to address buried debris left from the former naval base. “We're kind of revising our plan. The Feds didn't quite see it as the emergency that we sought,” Charlie said, describing negotiations with federal agencies and the town’s aim to at least remove immediately hazardous items before the summer season.

Staff said they will provide updates as permitting and design work progresses. The commission thanked staff and encouraged publicity once projects are complete.","Parks & Recreation staff reported the Jetty tennis courts are completed and curing, children's playground repairs finished, Tom Nevers playground installation scheduled, ongoing field expansion design and federal permitting delays on beach debris removal.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6268658,"Children's Beach programming set for July–Sept: puppet shows, Magic Mark, Capoeira and Sunday concerts return",301,1511000,1812000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3051853-86e147d9586be87ded40eb7bfca72b8b&start=1511&end=1812","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3051853-86e147d9586be87ded40eb7bfca72b8b/thumbnail_1511000.jpg","/articles/6268658/Nantucket-County/Massachusetts/Childrens-Beach-programming-set-for-JulySept-puppet-shows-Magic-Mark-Capoeira-and-Sunday-concerts-return","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6268658-f54852c83eb1789fc4a7e73cce3e8f5f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771142080&Signature=DDcqv~-lvpym0B9zm4Tb0rfQtGgptyBEUPL1Y0UGc8DsqzAU4bStGRpvwz~GZb1LA7KuW8PChDFmGidWXR3mhp-8yUHpMuGRG0IMcAGOEZw58qDH2VIdsInwEgKdp1Kjne21EEhXGljHj-OpBf4z~uWMJQhZxtRasrLI3-AGuuZL2nH4h-tp5YJ14EtXB2UelSGstraEoTMUmQLmt2wDoU4uP~YzGUgfMO52C3d~5hish~LiVVPlxGdK1ZpGsKUPxSO3WfQuco-SHoGLEcLCnPjjlVZbRBxrVSr5FdbwERZJszFnsuHoanI2AjlxHjwmxwa-2Lbvaa9WerAqk8LBaQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Department of Culture and Tourism on the Parks & Recreation agenda outlined a themed weekly schedule of family programming at Children's Beach running from July through Sept. 13, with returning acts and new performers planned for the season.

Dina Weatherly, cultural affairs and special events coordinator, described the schedule as a series of “themed days” and said most programming runs from early July through Sept. 13. She named returning performer Liz’s Puppet Show on Saturdays at 11 a.m., Magic Mark on Mondays at 10 a.m., and Capoeira with Verdum on Saturdays at 9:30 a.m. Weatherly said the Sunday concert series will return, with eight or nine weeks booked from July into early September and one rain date.

“Dina has been working tirelessly, to to get a good schedule together,” said Chantal (participant), expressing support for the season’s line‑up. The commission did not take a formal vote on the schedule during the meeting; Weatherly said the programming was informational and that the department will return with end‑of‑season reporting if the schedule is well received.

Weatherly also said local bands had inquired about additional slots; she indicated that organizers can add dates based on community interest and availability. She noted coordination is ongoing with Nigel Goss and other local music groups for the Sunday series.

The programming aims to restore events curtailed during the pandemic and to increase free family activities on the town lawn and beach. Weatherly said event days will feature kid‑friendly activity stations, puppetry, music and dance, and she will report attendance and outcomes after the season ends.","The Department of Culture and Tourism presented a themed weekly schedule for Children's Beach running from July through mid‑September that includes returning acts and new performers; no formal objection from commissioners.","actionData","errors"]

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