Nantucket Public Schools’ Plans For Turf Fields Put “On Hold” – For Now
The controversial plan to install two artificial turf fields as part of the Nantucket Public Schools’ larger campus-wide facilities improvement project is on hold….
NHS Grad Benjamin Murphy Completes US Marine Corps Boot Camp
Benjamin P. Murphy, Nantucket High School class of 2020, graduated last week from United States Marine Corps boot camp at Marine Corps Recruit Depot…
Select Board – Finally – Weighs In On Short-Term Rental Proposals
The three proposals involving short-term rentals that Nantucket voters will consider at Town Meeting in May have been among the most hotly-debated items on…
Ambassador Soderberg: Russia Attack On Ukraine “Horrifically Tragic”
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has rattled the world this week, and Ambassador Nancy Soderberg, an island summer resident, called the unprovoked attack “horrifically tragic.” …
“Over My Dead Body” – Cyr Says Nantucket Won’t Be Left Behind In Push For Housing Bank
“Over my dead body,” State Senator Julian Cyr told the Nantucket Select Board this week of the prospect that Boston could cut Nantucket in…
Could Boston Cut Nantucket In Line For Housing Bank Legislation?
After years of campaigning by Nantucket’s affordable housing advocates for the island’s so-called housing bank legislation, it appeared the bill finally had some momentum…
Sushi Sean On The Move Once Again
Chef Sean Durnin announced late Sunday night that his popular takeout business Sushi Sean 11:11 is once again on the move. His lease at…
Nantaco Opening On South Water Street
First came the hats. Now come the tacos. Nantaco, a new taqueria that will feature a grab-and-go menu, is preparing to open at 21…
New Player In Nantucket’s Largest Housing Development
There’s a new player in Nantucket’s largest ongoing housing development off Old South Road, the 225-apartment, 94-house Richmond Great Point subdivision. Last month, a…
Farley and Fox Organize Used Clothing Drive For Needy Families
The stage at The Chicken Box won’t have room for a band this weekend. But the reason will make you feel just as good…