Nantucket Select Board Meeting Highlights: November 10, 2025

Event Permit Overview

The Nantucket Select Board conducted a comprehensive review of local event permitting during its November 10th session. Key findings included:

• 22 total event permit applications processed for October and November
• 12 events involving alcohol service
• Important Update: 2026 event permit applications paused until January

Dina Weatherly emphasized the upcoming changes, advising potential applicants to wait until the first week of January for new application forms. ▶ Watch event permit discussion

Restaurant Entertainment Regulations

The board provided critical guidance on holiday entertainment permits for local restaurants. Highlights included:

• Special entertainment permits approved
• Outdoor entertainment restricted to 10pm
• Strict compliance with fire and building codes required

Amy Baxter noted the specific parameters around outdoor entertainment permissions. ▶ Watch entertainment permit details

Fairgrounds Restaurant License Transfer

A significant license transfer was unanimously approved involving the Fairgrounds restaurant location:

• License transferred from Nantucket Restaurant Management Corporation to Overlook Restaurant Nantucket LLC
• New owner Ethan Divine, a 15-year restaurant industry veteran and Nantucket resident
• No operational changes anticipated

Board members expressed enthusiasm about the transfer, viewing it as an optimal outcome for this important local venue. ▶ Watch license transfer discussion

Key Takeaways

• Event permitting process will be updated in January 2026
• Restaurant entertainment has clear seasonal guidelines
• Local restaurant ownership transitions smoothly

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