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Committee moves forward on 250th-anniversary Liberty Tree marker; school committee engagement planned

Nantucket Tree Committee · February 18, 2026
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Summary

The committee reported progress on a 250th-anniversary Liberty Tree project: outreach to the school committee, a proposed dedication at July 4, and a $1,500 estimate to mount a locally sourced glacial boulder and plaque. Next steps include school-committee review and land-bank follow-up.

Mary Lanthicker, a committee member, said the group has secured positive initial interest from the school committee and is lining up site logistics for a 250th-anniversary Liberty Tree dedication.

Mary said she "spoke to Vince Murphy. He is a member of the school committee, and, he's enthusiastically in favor. He said he would get it on the agenda for their March meeting" and that the committee would aim to appear and provide details to the school committee.…

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