MY VIEW
SUPPORT THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION TAX INCENTIVE
by Aaron Marcavich Sponsor of Article 55
      When I was asked to write a brief article about my proposal for a tax incentive for historic building restoration at Town Meeting, I informed the staff of The Nantucket Independent that I would not be contradicting the negative decision of the Finance Committee. The reasons for doing this were t...
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LETTERS
SUPPORT HARBOR PLAN
To the editor:
      At the upcoming Town Meeting, Nantucket voters will be asked to vote on Articles 25, 26, 27, and 28 that relate to the updated Harbor Plan.
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MADE A DIFFERENCE
To the editor:
      Elder Services of Cape Cod & the Islands Inc. would like to take this opportunity to thank Town Administrator Libby Gibson and Selectmen Michael Kopko and Whitey Willauer for participating in our annual "Mayors for Meals" campaign. These town officials took time from their busy schedules to go out...
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MY VIEW
SUPPORT MOVE TO APPOINTMENTS
by Pam Lohmann Yes to Articles 44-52
      As a member of the Town Government Study Committee (TGSC), I urge voters at Annual Town Meeting to support Articles 44- 52. Their overall purpose is to streamline local government and to make it more responsive. Ever since the TGSC was established by voters at the 2005 Annual Town Meeting we have ...
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NOISE BYLAW IS UNREASONABLE
by James Lydon Sponsor of Article 54
      Rather than pen an outright editorial against the noise bylaw and preach to the choir, I am going to put out as much of the information as possible that formed that position. It is all public knowledge and it can all be verified if anyone makes the effort.
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EDITORIAL
Atherton, Reinhard for Selectman
      When island voters head to the polls next Tuesday two new members will be elected to our chief governing body, the Board of Selectmen. The importance of this year's race is underscored by the apparent division that has lately existed within its ranks. Members, at times, have appeared to be at odds...
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