The Nantucket Select Board convened on April 16, 2025, to address several pressing community concerns, including sand mitigation strategies and traffic safety issues related to ongoing construction projects.

The meeting began with a discussion on the proposed sand plan, which raised questions about its implications for the annual adaptive sand mitigation requirement. A member of the board expressed concerns about the timeline for a potential vote, emphasizing the need for a well-defined and reliable proposal before asking voters to make a decision. The member highlighted the importance of community consensus and the potential repercussions of rushing the voting process, suggesting that a more thorough and ironclad document would be preferable.

Following this, community member Amy Eldridge voiced her frustrations regarding the excessive speeds of dump trucks on newly paved roads, particularly on Sankey Road. She reported that the heavy traffic from sand hauling has negatively impacted the quality of life for residents, causing damage to property and raising safety concerns. Eldridge urged the board to consider alternative routes for truck traffic to alleviate the burden on local streets and improve safety measures.

Emily Molden from the Nantucket Land and Water Council also addressed the board, thanking them for their efforts and reiterating the importance of the town's partnership with the SPPF (Sustainable Nantucket Project). She underscored the need for accountability regarding the mitigation of impacts from geotubes, a critical aspect of the ongoing environmental management efforts.

The meeting concluded with a commitment from the board to further explore the issues raised, particularly regarding traffic management and the sand mitigation plan, ensuring that community input remains a central focus in future discussions. The board acknowledged the need for careful consideration and collaboration to address the concerns of Nantucket residents effectively.