At Monday’s meeting the Nantucket Board of Health voted on a package of administrative and permit items. Below are the actions taken as recorded in the meeting transcript.
- 63 Cato Lane — Motion approved to release the betterment lien on the property. Vote: unanimous in favor; board members recorded as Jim (aye), Meredith (aye), Malcolm (aye), Anne (aye), Carrie (aye), Gary (aye).
- 77 Arkansas Avenue (Madaket Harbor watershed) — Variance approved for septic setbacks and design; motion carried after staff and consultant explained the proposed IA system and setbacks. Vote: unanimous in favor (recorded yes votes included Jim, Meredith, Malcolm, Anne, Carrie, Gary).
- 816 Ridge Lane (Madaket Harbor watershed) — Variance approved for upgraded IA system and related Madaket setback variances; board confirmed permit will be limited to a three‑bedroom plan on record and that building applications must be reviewed by the health office. Vote: unanimous in favor (recorded yes votes included Jim, Meredith, Anne, Malcolm, Carrie).
- 62 Tamo Way (Hammock Pond watershed nitrogen loading) — Applicant presented that a 4‑bedroom system had previously been installed and permitted in 1990; board approved the variance as requested. Vote: unanimous in favor (recorded yes votes included Jim, Meredith, Anne, Malcolm, Carrie, Gary).
- Lift condemnation, 40R Essex Road — After re‑inspection staff reported the basement room now has heat and egress; motion to lift condemnation for habitable use carried. Vote: unanimous in favor (board recorded aye votes from Carrie, Jim, Meredith, Anne, Malcolm).
- Additional sewer/septic variances for building projects on the agenda were approved by roll call per staff recommendation; details are recorded in building files and the meeting transcript.
Board staff noted these approvals are subject to applicable conditions in each permit file, and building permit applications must be submitted for review where noted. Several approvals included conditions that on‑file documentation (deed restrictions or building‑plan review) will be required before occupancy for additional bedrooms is allowed.