2026 Annual Town Meeting & Election

Article 15 and Ballot Question 5 ask voters to approve $44.8 million for the Somerset Needs Area Sewer Extension and Roadway Improvement project, which would install new sewer lines, a wastewater pump station, and water mains in the Somerset area, along with roadway safety improvements, drainage improvements, and a new multi-use path.

Tax Rate Impact
If approved at Town Meeting and Town Election, the estimated tax impact would increase the annual bill by approximately $71.61 for 20 years for a year-round property valued at $1,878,950 that qualifies for the residential exemption. Click HERE for the 2026 Town Meeting Tax Rate Calculator.

Background

The Somerset Needs Area Sewer Extension & Roadway Improvement Project involves the design and implementation of wastewater, water main, drainage, and roadway improvements to expand sewer service and enhance infrastructure in the Somerset Needs Area. This project, undertaken in collaboration with the Town of Nantucket Sewer Department, Apex Co., Weston & Sampson, supports current and future community needs while promoting environmental sustainability and public safety.

Project Overview

The Somerset Needs Area Sewer Extension & Roadway Improvement Project is a comprehensive infrastructure initiative aimed at addressing the growing wastewater and water service demands in Nantucket’s Somerset area. The project encompasses the design and installation of 15,200 linear feet of gravity sewers, 8,100 linear feet of low-pressure sewers, 4,700 linear feet of force main, a new wastewater pump station, and 7,000 linear feet of water main, and drainage improvements along Raceway Drive. In addition to upgrading the underground infrastructure, the project includes significant surface enhancements, such as roadway safety enhancements/improvements and the construction of a multi-use path on Raceway Drive and Somerset Lane, ensuring safer and more accessible transportation options for pedestrians and cyclists.

This effort is part of a larger plan to align with the Town’s 2020 Sewer Master Plan and 2014 CWMP Update, extending service to the Somerset Needs Area while providing capacity for future connections to the Hummock North and Hummock South Needs Areas. Beyond its utility benefits, the project underscores the Town’s commitment to long-term environmental stewardship, public health, and infrastructure resilience. By leveraging a partnership between the Town of Nantucket Sewer Department, Apex Co., and Weston & Sampson, the project ensures a coordinated approach to delivering critical community benefits and meeting the needs of a growing population.

Streets within the Project Area

• Austin Farm Drive
• Catherine Lane
• Clara Drive
• Doc Ryder Drive
• Farmview Drive
• Finback Lane
• Golfview Drive
• Hatch Circle
• Hendersons Drive
• High Brush Path
• Marble Way
• Mioxes Way
• New Hummock Circle
• Sleepy Hollow Road
• Smooth Hummocks Way
• Swayze Drive
• Todd Circle
• Bartlett Farm Road
• Bartlett Road
• Raceway Drive
• Somerset Lane
• Somerset Road
• West Miacomet Road

Budget Overview (As of January 2025)

• Total Project Budget for OPM/Design/Surveying Services: $2,869,705.00
• Construction Activity Budget: TBD

Owners Project Manager: Apex Companies, LLC
Design Engineering: Weston & Sampson