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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJuly 2015Live Streaming on your iPhone, The Future of Nantucket Lifeguards, and New Public Health Director http://us8.campaign-archive2.com/?u=bc2c42bcb6cc04d8937a4da58&id=6b4ef929ad&e=[UNIQID][12/7/2015 4:47:41 PM] This Newsletter is formatted for use on all browsers.View this email in your browser From the Desk of Town Manager Libby Gibson July 2015 Volume 7, Number 6 Last month, our Director of Municipal Finance Brian E. Turbitt received a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA). The award means that we have excelled in our financial reporting, and committed to providing a much more in-depth and transparent financial report. The award is difficult to achieve and prior to issuance, undergoes a stringent review process. In Massachusetts, there are approximately 26 communities that have received the award. The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in government accounting and financial reporting, and its attainment represents a significant accomplishment by a government and its management. Great work Brian and staff! New Public Health Director Roberto Santamaria Live Streaming on your iPhone, The Future of Nantucket Lifeguards, and New Public Health Director http://us8.campaign-archive2.com/?u=bc2c42bcb6cc04d8937a4da58&id=6b4ef929ad&e=[UNIQID][12/7/2015 4:47:41 PM] We would like to welcome our new Public Health Director, Roberto Santamaria, to Nantucket. He started his career in public health as a hazardous waste assistant in the department of environmental health and safety at the University of Central Florida in 2007. After working with the City of Everett for a year as the emergency preparedness coordinator, he became the Director of Public Health with the City of Everett in 2011 and then accepted the position of Deputy Director of Health for the Town of Framingham in the Fall of 2013. In the fall of 2014 he ascended to the position of Interim Director of Public Health until May of 2015. Roberto earned a Bachelor's degree in Molecular Biology and Microbiology from the University of Central Florida in May of 2009. He then earned his Master's in Public Health (MPH) in Epidemiology and Biostatistics from Boston University School of Public Health in May of 2011. He also has a Master's in Business Administration (MBA) from Salve Regina University. Junior Lifeguard Program Last week the Harbormaster and Nantucket Lifeguards implemented the Junior Lifeguard Training Program in an effort to train and prepare local youth to be our future lifeguards. Once this program is under way, Nantucket will be eligible for certifications from the United States Lifesaving Association, which will then qualify us for certain grants. Below are highlights of the training program. Water Extraction Basic First Aid and CPR Rescue Board Skills Back Boarding Preventative Lifeguarding Techniques Mock Rescues Live Streaming on your iPhone, The Future of Nantucket Lifeguards, and New Public Health Director http://us8.campaign-archive2.com/?u=bc2c42bcb6cc04d8937a4da58&id=6b4ef929ad&e=[UNIQID][12/7/2015 4:47:41 PM] Live Streaming on your iPhone, The Future of Nantucket Lifeguards, and New Public Health Director http://us8.campaign-archive2.com/?u=bc2c42bcb6cc04d8937a4da58&id=6b4ef929ad&e=[UNIQID][12/7/2015 4:47:41 PM] Please contact our Harbormaster Sheila Lucey for further information about this program. Energy Report Air Conditioning Study Ice Energy of Santa Barbara, California, with the assistance of the Town of Nantucket Energy Office and National Grid, will be conducting a preliminary survey of air conditioning equipment on Nantucket. The purpose of this survey will be to determine the feasibility of deploying Ice Energy’s thermal storage "ice banking" systems to shift peak AC loads to off-peak hours in order to help mitigate the need for a third transmission line ("undersea cable") to Nantucket. The survey will be carried out over three days from Monday, July 27 through Wednesday, July 29. Green Office Guide In June, the Board of Selectmen endorsed the Green Office Guide. The Town of Nantucket is committing to reduce and energy and waste consumption in all municipal buildings to save on utility expenses and to help support a more energy-efficient and sustainable community. Nantucket Energy Efficiency Report 2015 YTD Live Streaming on your iPhone, The Future of Nantucket Lifeguards, and New Public Health Director http://us8.campaign-archive2.com/?u=bc2c42bcb6cc04d8937a4da58&id=6b4ef929ad&e=[UNIQID][12/7/2015 4:47:41 PM] Live Streaming Video iPhone and iPad Accessible Live Streaming on your iPhone, The Future of Nantucket Lifeguards, and New Public Health Director http://us8.campaign-archive2.com/?u=bc2c42bcb6cc04d8937a4da58&id=6b4ef929ad&e=[UNIQID][12/7/2015 4:47:41 PM] After our latest software upgrade with our video recording system, you can now view Town meetings that take place at the Public Safety building at 4 Fairgrounds Rd via your smart phone or tablet. Here are some but not all of the meetings you can watch live or On Demand from your computer, smartphone, or tablet. Board of Selectmen Conservation Commission Historic District Commission Planning Board Zoning Board of Appeals NP&EDC Airport Commission Community Preservation Committee (CPC) Finance Committee There are 2 other ways to catch the Board of Selectmen live in addition to our website. 1) Watch the BOS meeting live on Channel 18. 2) Listen in to the BOS on 89.5 FM, our local NPR station. Meet Your Town Volunteers Joe Topham Live Streaming on your iPhone, The Future of Nantucket Lifeguards, and New Public Health Director http://us8.campaign-archive2.com/?u=bc2c42bcb6cc04d8937a4da58&id=6b4ef929ad&e=[UNIQID][12/7/2015 4:47:41 PM] Q: How long have you lived on Nantucket? A: 50 years. Q: Where are you from? A: Nantucket. Q: What is your job? A: Architectural Designer. Q: How long have you served on the (committee, board, commission, volunteer position)? A: A little over one month. Q. Have you served on any other Town boards or committees besides that one? A: No. Q: What interests you about serving the Town makes you want to be involved? A: I want to help and give back to my hometown. Q: What is the most rewarding part about serving? A: Protecting and management of Nantucket Coastline and Wetlands. Q: What is the most challenging part? A: Too soon to tell. Right now, I am enjoying the process. I am quickly getting to know my fellow Commissioner’s and their strengths, their knowledge and the professionalism they bring to the Commission. Q: If you could change one thing about Town government, what would it be? A: How to entice more people to help out Town boards or committees. It was suggested to me that I would make a good candidate on local boards and or commissions…. and that’s how I got here. Q: What is your favorite spot on Nantucket? A: Any place where I am with my girls. Live Streaming on your iPhone, The Future of Nantucket Lifeguards, and New Public Health Director http://us8.campaign-archive2.com/?u=bc2c42bcb6cc04d8937a4da58&id=6b4ef929ad&e=[UNIQID][12/7/2015 4:47:41 PM] What's Going On in Town Government GenoTV Click here on the video below to find out what is going on in Town Government and a recap of the 7/22 Board of Selectmen meeting. Trivia Questions Who was Wilkes Square named after and what did this person do? Live Streaming on your iPhone, The Future of Nantucket Lifeguards, and New Public Health Director http://us8.campaign-archive2.com/?u=bc2c42bcb6cc04d8937a4da58&id=6b4ef929ad&e=[UNIQID][12/7/2015 4:47:41 PM] June's Trivia When the Nantucket Central Railroad Company changed its overland route in 1895, which hotel was left high and dry and soon closed? The Surfside Hotel BONUS QUESTION: Because of this overland route change, how many acres were quickly sold in the newly avoided area and how much did each acre go for? 900 and $2.80 per acre Town of Nantucket 16 Broad Street Nantucket, MA 02554 P: (508) 228-7255 F: (508) 228-7272 Contact Us! Town of Nantucket Website Live Streaming on your iPhone, The Future of Nantucket Lifeguards, and New Public Health Director http://us8.campaign-archive2.com/?u=bc2c42bcb6cc04d8937a4da58&id=6b4ef929ad&e=[UNIQID][12/7/2015 4:47:41 PM] Newsletter Archives Subscribe to Newsletter Copyright © 2015 Town of Nantucket, All rights reserved. unsubscribe from this list update subscription preferences