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Nantucket commissioners raise workmanship and process concerns after Civil War monument repair
Summary
The commission flagged misaligned new granite, unclear contractor selection and the disposition of original granite following a May repair to the Civil War monument; staff will follow up with DPW and insurance to determine the status of removed stone and whether further remediation or funding is needed.
The Nantucket Historical Commission reviewed photographs and raised concerns June 20 about the recent repair to the town’s Civil War monument, completed May 18.
Chair Rita Carr told the commission the replacement granite “looks very new” and that the “new curving is not level” compared with the older stone. Members identified visible mismatches in stone color, sharper sawn edges versus older water‑struck finishes, and differences in curbing height that make the circle appear lopsided in photos provided to the commission.
Commissioners questioned the repair process. Carr…
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