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Select Board caps NHA events, requires shuttle/valet plans after parking and neighborhood concerns

Nantucket Select Board · April 27, 2026
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Summary

After concerns from board members and staff about parking and neighborhood impacts, the Select Board approved conditional permits for three Nantucket Historic Association events, setting attendee caps and requiring shuttle/off‑site parking and robust communications to attendees.

The Select Board on Tuesday approved conditional public assembly and one‑day alcohol permits for three Nantucket Historic Association events after pressing the association to provide stronger off‑site parking and transportation plans for residential neighborhoods.

At a public hearing for the NHA’s Basket, Bubbles & Bourbon fundraiser, organizers Robin London and Stacy Stewart told the board they planned valet parking for 40 VIP cars at York Street and expected typical attendance nearer 320 but originally requested a 350 cap. Board members repeatedly raised traffic and neighborhood disruption concerns for the Eleanor Ham Pony…

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