Tank Farm Demolition Halted After Asbestos Discovery
byThe demolition of the downtown fuel tank farm came to a halt this week after the discovery of asbestos in pipe gaskets, prompting the…
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Elevated PFAS Levels Found On Hawthorne Lane
byElevated levels of PFAS have been detected at a residential property on Hawthorne Lane, the first confirmed detection of the so-called forever chemicals on…
On “Ugliest Building” Removal, Town Counsel Says Not So Fast
byThe so-called “ugliest building on Nantucket” – the town’s temporary trailer next to the old fire station at 131 Pleasant Street – had its…
Former Nantucket Bank Employee Pleads Guilty To Role In Two Fraud Schemes
byRushell Harris, 32, of Nantucket and a former Nantucket Bank employee, pleaded guilty to two counts of conspiracy to commit wire fraud on Friday…
Mini-Cisco Brewery Slated For Brotherhood Patio
byCisco Brewers will be spreading its vibes to downtown Nantucket with a “nano-brewery” slated for the patio area of the Brotherhood of Thieves restaurant….
Nantucket Cottage Hospital Workers Face Mandatory Vax Deadline
byA small number of Nantucket Cottage Hospital staff members who remain unvaccinated against COVID-19 face termination of their employment on Friday, as the Mass…
Is President Joe Biden Coming Back To Nantucket?
byPresident Joe Biden may be Nantucket’s guest once again for Thanksgiving, this time while holding the highest elected office in the country. Rumors are…
Gun Falls To Ground During Downtown Brawl
byA loaded 9mm handgun fell to the ground during a fight outside the Rose & Crown just after midnight on Wednesday, and a Cape…
Current Real Estate Roundup – October 8
byThis week’s real estate roundup includes full property transfers for the time period of September 30, 2021 to October 7, 2021. 42 Easton St….
The Strange Tale Of Whale Oil Gus: Nantucket Native To Be Interred On Island After 82 Years In Limbo
byMore than 82 years after his death, a Nantucket man known as “Whale Oil Gus” will finally be laid to rest on the island…