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https://www.bostonglobe.com/2026/06/04/metro/nantucket-brownies-laxatives-school-committee/ wrote:A Nantucket school committee meeting took a potentially-dramatic turn earlier this week when a resident offered the board a plate of brownies — only to add that the treat supposedly contained trace amounts of an over-the-counter laxative.
The gesture, previously reported by the Nantucket Current, was apparently in protest of a proposed renovation to the island’s main sports field, which would add an artificial turf surface with trace amounts of so-called “forever” chemicals.
Meghan Perry, a local resident known for testy exchanges at public comment sessions, appeared at the lectern with a tinfoil wrapped plate, according to a recording of Tuesday’s meeting.
Handing the plate to a school committee member, Perry said she had brought them brownies and added she was usually “drained” around this time of day. “That is very sweet of you,” a board member can be heard saying.
But before any of the committee members had a chance to take a bite, Perry dropped the proverbial bomb on them.
“It’s my understanding they do have a non-detect level of Ex-Lax in them,” Perry said, referring to a brand of laxative. “But I figured since we’re okay with a non-detect level of PFAS, it would probably be okay.”
“Thanks,” came the flat reply from offscreen.
Perry went on to thank the committee members for their hard work recently, including “improvements to the campus,” before stepping away from the mic.
“Hope you all enjoy,” she said. “Have a great night.”
It’s not clear if the brownies actually had any laxatives. Perry, who did not immediately return the Globe’s request for comment, told the Nantucket Current that they were “safe to eat.”
The matter has been referred to Nantucket police, officials said. Nantucket police declined to comment on Thursday.