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The Nantucket Land Bank, a land conservation program created to acquire, hold, and manage important open space resources and endangered landscapes of Nantucket Island for the use and enjoyment of the general public. Land Bank revenue is derived from a 2 percent real estate transfer fee which is levied against most real estate transfers on the island. During calendar year 2005 the Land Bank processed 1,282 property transfers and collected over $23,015,984 in transfer income.
Anyone proposing to add, change or alter exterior architectural features of their structure(s) needs to go before the Nantucket Historic District Commission (HDC). This includes fences and arbors, hardscaping, building revisions, new dwellings, historical renovations, color changes, etc.
The mission of the Nantucket Conservation Foundation is to assist in the preservation of Nantucket’s character by permanently conserving, maintaining, and managing natural areas and habitats and to encourage an appreciation of and interest in the island’s natural resources.
To understand Nantucket, you have to begin with its history. Let Nantucket Historical Association be your guide!
Nantucket.net is a great resource for island information and classified ads.
