The Nantucket Select Board is ramping up its efforts to fill key committee positions as it enters round two of its 2025 annual committee appointments. During the recent meeting, board members reviewed the current status of committee vacancies and applicants, revealing a mixed response to the call for participation.

Among the committees still seeking members, the Cannabis Advisory Committee remains without any applicants for its single available seat. In contrast, the Contract Review Subcommittee has one applicant, Lee Tessor, for its open position. Other committees, such as the Cultural Council and the Roads and Right of Way Committee, have also attracted one applicant each, with Bianca Brown and Gordon Achurloney expressing interest, respectively.

The Scholarship Committee is facing a similar situation, with two seats available but only one applicant, Rebecca Woodley Oliver, who is an incumbent applying late. The Tree Advisory Committee is still in need of applicants, as it has one seat open with no candidates yet.

In a notable development, the Nantucket Historical Commission is being advertised as a standalone committee due to a vacancy that arose after the initial call for applicants. The board is encouraging interested individuals to specify which seat they are applying for, as there are three positions available, including one to fill a vacancy with a term ending in 2027 and two others with terms ending in 2028. Applications for this committee are due by noon on July 11, with appointments scheduled for August 6.

The board's proactive approach to filling these roles highlights the importance of community involvement in local governance, as they seek to ensure that all committees are adequately staffed to serve the needs of Nantucket residents.