The Nantucket Landmark Commission voted to approve amended rate and budget proposals for the town’s two public golf courses during its Nov. 25 Zoom meeting.

Chair (unidentified) said the commission would consider the rates and budgets presented by golf operations staff. Golf staff (Speaker 6) told commissioners the public 18‑ and 9‑hole greens fees would remain unchanged for the coming year, while regular single and family memberships would increase about 5 percent. Staff proposed increasing lower‑priced “legacy” memberships by the same dollar amount—resulting in a larger percentage change for those older, lower‑base rates—so that dollar parity is preserved across categories.

Several commissioners and residents urged caution on increases for resident and winter rates. After discussion, staff summarized an amendment that would keep the summer (winner) membership at $900, keep the resident discount card at $1.25, and hold the summer membership pricing steady. Resident/Public commenter (Speaker 5) made the motion to approve the rates with those amendments; Alan seconded. The motion carried by voice vote.

On the budget, golf staff described a conservative revenue outlook for 2026 after citing a “terrible spring” followed by a dry summer. Staff noted that one‑time ERC revenue—about $750,000 total across 2024–25, with roughly $300,000 reflected in 2025—will not recur and that miscellaneous revenue therefore declines by about $374,000 in the draft. Staff proposed modest payroll reallocations, a single new full‑time property‑maintenance position and tighter controls on credit‑card processing and other expenses.

A motion to approve the golf budgets as presented was seconded and approved by voice vote. Staff said they will return with updated irrigation pricing at a capital meeting and will post tournament schedule and closure information widely to minimize public inconvenience.

The commission’s actions on rates and budgets were procedural approvals tied to operational planning; no new ordinances or external approvals were needed.