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Vote NO on Article 59
The NLWC has observed that the rise of the commercial short-term rental (STR) industry contributes to and incentivizes an intense (re)development of properties on Nantucket Read More
NLWC 2024 Annual Town Meeting Recommendations
2024 Annual Town Meeting Tuesday, May 7th at 5:00 PM Nantucket High School Auditorium Nantucket’s community depends on the vitality of its sustainable natural resources. Read More
WATCH: A Conversation On PFAS
Watch: A Conversation on PFAS by clicking here. On February 13, 2024 we heard from, Analytical Chemist Kristen Mello, Dr. Courtney Carignan of Michigan State Read More
NLWC Recommends “NO” on STR Articles
Dear Nantucket Voters, The Nantucket Land and Water Council (NLWC) believes that Nantucket residents deserve a healthy environment and sustainable infrastructure as well as the Read More
NLWC Supports State Bill to Protect Local Wetlands
Last week the NLWC submitted written testimony (read our letter HERE) to the Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government in support of Bill H2104 Read More
2023 Special Town Meeting Recommendations
2023 Special Town Meeting Tuesday, November 7th at 5pm Nantucket High School Auditorium Nantucket’s community depends on the vitality of its sustainable natural resources. VOTE Read More
The State Determines that Wyer’s Valley is Protected Under Article 97
Last month the Commonwealth ruled in favor of the Nantucket Land & Water Council’s position that the land protecting Nantucket’s sole public water supply remains Read More
Land Council Approaches 50th with a New Strategic Vision and a New Name: Nantucket Land & Water Council
The island’s environmental advocate is turning 50 in 2024! And has been busy taking stock. As longtime board member and chair of the newly re-named Read More
Select Board Drops Surfside Litigation Without ZBA
After nearly four years of litigation against the 156 unit Surfside Crossing 40b, the Select Board recently voted in a narrow 3-2 vote to walk Read More