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The commission received budget and timing details: Lily Pond invasive‑species work is underway, with about $730,000–$740,000 already spent; staff estimated the total Lily Pond project at about $5.5 million and said roughly $640,000 in grants have been secured, with additional grant requests pending. Construction for Lily Pond is not scheduled to begin until February of the following year, and staff reported delays in permitting that have slowed progress.

At 41 Jefferson (Fort/41 Jefferson), staff described fence removal already underway to improve public access and noted a pending conservation commission hearing to consider extending the town boardwalk and installing a platform and turning radius to improve wheelchair and ADA access. Staff said they are coordinating with the town and consider the proposal to increase accessibility a priority; property remains partially residential in the near term and parking arrangements are in planning stages.

On the bike park, staff said the commission has set a working budget “not to exceed $2,000,000,” with about $47,000 spent to date on planning. Staff revised the site layout and introduced a phased build (phase 1 and phase 2) and asked whether the commission wanted staff to seek a faster construction timeline; commissioners asked staff to explore options to tighten the schedule.

The NRSA (Nantucket Racquet Sports Association) expansion currently has a bid of approximately $1,700,000 that has not yet been awarded. The project plan includes four pickleball courts and two padel courts, plus expanded parking and circulation. Staff noted the NRSA is a not‑for‑profit organization that operates recreational courts on Land Bank property; commissioners asked NRSA representatives to appear at the July 8 meeting to answer questions about membership, public access, and operations.

Staff also briefed the commission on a multi‑site maintenance and housing facilities project that includes a duplex at 166 Hammock Pond Road and new storage/office barns at Somerset Road. Design contracts are underway; staff estimated the total cost across the housing and maintenance facilities program at about $9,000,000, with current expenditures of roughly $73,000 and $60,000 for the two identified sites. The farmhouse basement apartment remains under consideration; prior estimates exceeded $1 million, and staff said redesign options could substantially reduce that figure if the commission wants to prioritize it.

The commission recorded a planning note that it is committed to a 50/50 funding split with the town on the Washington Street/Brant Street boardwalk beach‑improvement work and is coordinating engineering with a new consultant (Par) for some coastal projects. Staff emphasized the long‑term nature of several waterfront and coastal permitting efforts and asked for patience while permitting is completed.

Ending: For items with outstanding bids and permitting (NRSA, Lily Pond, bike park), staff will return with updated cost estimates and tighter timelines; NRSA representatives are scheduled to attend the July 8 meeting to answer operational questions.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Land Bank Commission - 6/24/2026","oneSentenceSummary","Staff reported progress and budgets on multiple Land Bank projects, including invasive‑species work and a $5.5 million estimate for Lily Pond, accessibility improvements and a proposed boardwalk tie‑in at 41 Jefferson, a bike park budget capped at $2 million, and a $1.7 million bid pending for NRSA pickleball/padel courts.","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},6184566,"Land Bank authorizes staff study on feasibility of indoor recreation after sustained public demand",547,3167000,3714000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5088953-0f20a55472b988ffd349da26e3b475a1&start=3167&end=3714","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5088953-0f20a55472b988ffd349da26e3b475a1/thumbnail_3167000.jpg","/articles/6184566/Nantucket-County/Massachusetts/Land-Bank-authorizes-staff-study-on-feasibility-of-indoor-recreation-after-sustained-public-demand","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6184566-b82163e748aee8399a05b90c3af02a9d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771162788&Signature=Ic3Pq0EAHe0X7jj6kYD-ibFQr-VMABFA16fdt6i1nV46Q0tkALOEJTWBs4TWmEuYMOShmqIazY8oxaVcj2pf4S~XAcYiCh~ZgHnYE5KYIeFX3U45hr80rn6NXN6Rj0E9S9mKlQs7fb55kkrXzF~u4zGn3Z8vLqu029hc7~FjskwyynNBq31lTNxUE7Q82ucQWT7IPlJRITabZd7kUs-SHLOk9SJbs8NfUCcnD2m-NDr8IWAym~mcH8M66sl~cB0oExk9nC5yVZkSltzGl0o4ov0pmOXuLY4JNQyEphpf6WYhXqdQIhHqtvRE6obiSIEP4nxZE1kyihg5~nDG6qqqlQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Nantucket Land Bank Commission voted to authorize staff research into whether the Land Bank may host indoor recreation facilities, following a lengthy public comment period in which island residents urged the commission to pursue weatherproof space for sports, fitness and intergenerational activity.

The request asked staff to examine statutory and regulatory constraints — including Article 97, the Public Lands Protection Act and the Land Bank Act — and local commissioner policies, and return to the commission with findings and recommendations.

Why it matters: Residents told the commission a year‑round, weatherproof facility would address gaps in youth programming, senior activity and community gathering space, and supporters said the Land Bank is a logical steward given its land holdings and prior recreational projects on Land Bank property.

Commission staff member Rachel asked the commission for permission to explore the question in detail. \"We know we have some (constraints) — Article 97, the Public Lands Protection Act, the Land Bank Act and associated regulations — and any commissioner policies that are made at a local level as well,\" Rachel said during the agenda item. The motion to authorize staff research was moved and seconded; the commission recorded the motion as approved (all those in favor responded \"Aye\").

Public comment ran long and uniformly urged research and planning. Denise (resident) presented census figures and demographic context to underscore demand, saying Nantucket's population (14,670 in 2024) includes thousands of residents who could use indoor recreation. Cameron Murphy, a year‑round resident, told the commission, \"A weatherproof consistent surface would be super helpful. It would get used all the time, and it would go a long way supporting the well‑being of our population here year round.\" Parent and coach Graham Veasey said, \"An indoor recreation facility wouldn't just be a convenience. It would be a game changer,\" and described how predictable indoor space supports youth sports, practices and intergenerational programs.

Other commenters stressed senior‑focused programming, year‑round livability and mental‑health benefits. Nikki Drew, who identified herself as co‑chair of the Parks and Recreation Commission, urged that a facility would give elderly residents a safe, weatherproof place to walk and socialize. Several speakers noted current facilities (Boys & Girls Club, NRSA/pickleball courts) do not meet the needs of all age groups or seasons.

Discussion vs. decision: The commission's action was limited to directing staff study — not to approve funding, design or a site. The research request asks staff to compile applicable laws and regulations, identify Land Bank policy constraints, and present options and a recommended path forward. Commissioners emphasized they wanted clear legal answers before any program proposals. One commissioner summarized the next step: staff will research constraints and report back; the topic will appear on a future agenda with staff findings.

What to expect next: Staff will return with a written report addressing statutory limits (Article 97, the Public Lands Protection Act, Land Bank Act), potential commissioner policy changes, program models, and preliminary site and budget considerations. The commission asked that the item be posted on a future meeting agenda once the research is complete.

Ending: The commission did not set a deadline for the staff report at the meeting; commissioners asked staff to move promptly and post the follow‑up on a future agenda so the public can track progress.","The Nantucket Land Bank Commission voted to authorize staff to research legal, regulatory and program constraints on indoor recreation facilities after extended public comment in favor. Commissioners asked staff to report back with findings for a future agenda.","actionData","errors"]

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Land Bank updates major projects: Lily Pond, 41 Jefferson accessibility, bike park and NRSA expansion

Land Bank authorizes staff study on feasibility of indoor recreation after sustained public demand