The maker of a massive wind turbine blade that broke apart off Nantucket Island and washed up on beaches for months has agreed to a $10.5 million settlement to pay local businesses for their economic losses,

Days after the collapse in July 2024, GE Vernova said a manufacturing issue — insufficient bonding — was the reason for the failure.

This is a solid number to cover the community, and I’m very pleased with the results,” Select Board member Brooke Mohr said.