Roads and Right of Way Committee

Mission

The committee recommended opening a number of lateral ways from Baxter Road to the Foot-Path for enhanced public access and developed a management plan for the bluff walk. Upon adoption by the Select Board, the recommendations are now being implemented by the Town.

Agendas & Minutes

Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.

Most Recent Agenda (PDF) | View All Agendas and Minutes

Members

Allen Reinhard, Chair
Term Expires: 2022

Nelson Eldridge
Term Expires: 2021

Leslie W. Forbes
Term Expires: 2021

Edward Gillum
Term expires: 2021

Bill Grieder
Term Expires: 2022

Rick Atherton
Term Expires: 2022

Lee W. Saperstein
Term Expires: 2023

Nathaniel Lowell
Term Expires: 2023

Phil Smith
Term Expires: 2023

Andrew Vorce, Ex-Officio  

VISION STATEMENT, Adopted October 20, 2009

The vision of the Roads and Right of Way Committee is to preserve access to Nantucket's public and private lands, including our harbors, coastline, ponds, moors, conservation lands and historical sites. Access is one of the greatest gifts the Town of Nantucket can protect for our current and future citizens.

MISSION STATEMENT, Adopted October 20, 2009

Our mission as the Nantucket Roads and Right of Way Committee is to review any issues concerning the status of access over public and private roads, rights of way, abutters ways, proprietors roads, footpaths, and any other ways throughout Nantucket town and county and to make recommendations to the Board of Selectmen / County Commissioners to ensure and improve public access over them.

Helpful Information

• 2006 ROW Vote and Recommendation to BOS - A Plan for Takings in Surfside (PDF)
• HDC Cert. of Appropriateness (PDF)
• History of Roads and Ways (PDF)
• Master Chart Locations of Public Way Markers (PDF)
• Master Chart Summary (PDF)
• Nantucket Road Ownership Worksheet (PDF)
• Nantucket Trail Network Worksheet (PDF)
• Public Way Monument Project: Phase II Recommended Location of Markers (PDF)
• Rededication of Founders Burial Grounds - July 12, 2009 (PDF)
• Right-of-Way Improvement Plan (PDF)
• Roads and Right of Way Fiscal Year 2019 Report (PDF)
• SAMPLE Coal Lane Encroachment Letter (PDF)
• Term Sheet Modification 3.1 (PDF)