The Nantucket Select Board meeting held on June 4, 2025, began with a series of announcements and updates relevant to the community. The meeting highlighted the upcoming 2025 Nantucket Coastal Conference, scheduled for June 10 from 9 AM to 5 PM at the Great Harbor Yacht Club. This conference will focus on coastal resiliency, featuring discussions and presentations on various related topics. Registration details were made available on the Select Board's agenda.

Additionally, the board announced the initiation of weekly monitoring for harmful algal blooms (HABs) in local ponds, a collaborative effort involving several organizations, including the Nantucket Land and Water Council and UMass Boston. Monitoring will take place from June 2 through October 3, with signs posted around the ponds providing information on how to report any concerns regarding potential HABs.

Following the announcements, the meeting moved to the public comment section, where community member Clifford Williams addressed the board regarding the Request for Proposals (RFP) for the African Meeting House. Williams expressed concerns about a lack of transparency and communication, noting that he had not received copies of the draft RFP despite multiple requests. He highlighted issues related to trust in the process, particularly as the RFP was advertised without final edits being completed as previously agreed.

The meeting concluded without further comments from the Select Board, and no additional public comments were raised. The discussions underscored ongoing community engagement and the importance of transparency in local governance.