During the Dec. 19 meeting the Nantucket Historical Commission received program and grant updates from staff and discussed next steps for inventory and referrals.

Holly Backus told commissioners that the state‑funded survey RFQ is being finalized and that the Massachusetts Historical Commission reduced the number of required inventory forms for the project (from 140 to 110), a change staff said should increase the grant’s attractiveness to consultants. The commission was advised that the preservation planning grant pre‑approval has moved to the full application stage, with staff planning meetings with state CLG contacts before the February application deadline.

On town assets, Holly reported that DPW has returned the original Civil War monument granite stone and that the insurance claim is believed to be closed; finance will be asked to confirm. Commissioners agreed to prepare a consolidated referrals list for properties that need attention, and staff said they would include that item in the January packet and coordinate with the town’s demolition notices and citation records.

Other business included reminders about section 106 coordination for upcoming projects (Lovers Lane, Walwynett Road wall, Tom Nevers bike path) and a request for a future presentation from Nantucket Deconstruction & Salvage about deconstruction and reuse. Commissioners approved routine motions and set workplan items and CLG meeting timing for early 2026.

The commission asked staff to return with the RFQ posting schedule and a recommended public outreach plan for survey and preservation planning activities.