Nantucket Current
After Years Of Delays, Town Moving Forward With New Harbormaster Building Project
JohnCarl McGrady •
After 12 years of planning, discussion, and several delays, the town may be close to finally replacing the Nantucket Harbormaster’s building at the town pier at 34 Washington Street. Despite appropriating money for the project multiple times, the costs of constructing a new building kept coming in higher than anticipated, preventing the start of construction. But new plans for the Harbormaster Building have been filed with the Historic District Commission, which could be a sign that the
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Kayaker In Coma After Being Found Unresponsive In Nantucket Harbor
Jason Graziadei •
An island resident remains in a coma after he was discovered unresponsive in the waters of Nantucket Harbor just off the town pier on Monday and was rushed to Nantucket Cottage Hospital by ambulance
Nantucket Elementary School Names New Principal
JohnCarl McGrady •
Foxborough-area elementary school principal Michael Stanton has been hired as the next Nantucket Elementary School principal, following the retirement of former principal Kimberly Kubisch.
Artists Association Sued By Former Employee Who Claims She Was Fired For Opposing Autism Discrimination
David Creed •
A lawsuit has been filed in the Massachusetts District Court against the Artists Association of Nantucket by the non-profit's former director of adult programming, Elizabeth Congdon, who claims she
Nantucket Planning Director Arrested On Cape Cod For Drunk Driving
David Creed •
Nantucket Planning Director Leslie Woodson Snell was arrested in Yarmouth last month after crashing into a street sign and allegedly driving the vehicle under the influence of alcohol. According to a
"We're In A Crisis" - Bus Driver Shortage Strikes Nantucket Public Schools
Jason Graziadei •
A school bus driver shortage has created a "crisis" for the Nantucket Public Schools with three weeks of classes remaining before the summer break. After several unexpected departures among the
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Giant Nantucket Elm Receives "Liberty Tree" Designation
JohnCarl McGrady and Jason Graziadei •
When the iconic American elm tree on Surfside Road in front of the Nantucket High School was first planted more than 170 years ago, Nantucket was still a whaling town, Wisconsin had just become a
New Private Club Proposed For Valero Property Off Old South Road
Jason Graziadei •
A new private membership club is being proposed for the Valero property off Old South Road that would feature an equestrian program, regenerative agriculture, a greenhouse and gardens, swimming, and
The Last Mudslide?: NIR Pushing Out Gazebo Owner After 34 Years
David Creed •
Luke Tedeschi has put his adult life into serving mudslides and running one of the most iconic businesses on the island – the Tavern & Gazebo. It is a place he has called home since he was 26
Time To Make The Donuts: The Downyflake To Reopen At Fairgrounds Restaurant
Jason Graziadei •
It's time to make the donuts. After a year and a half in exile, the beloved Downyflake will soon make a triumphant return to Nantucket in a new home: the Fairgrounds restaurant. The Downyflake's
After Being Found In Violation Of Chain Store Ban, Roller Rabbit Reopens Downtown Boutique
Jason Graziadei •
Shortly after the trendy pajama boutique and lifestyle brand Roller Rabbit arrived in downtown Nantucket last summer, it made headlines. Just not the kind it wanted. The Roller Rabbit store on
Current Sports
MIAA Tournament Schedule Outlook
David Creed •
There are three Whaler sports teams still alive in MIAA State Tournament Action. Below are the teams remaining, who they are playing and when, and who they would be playing next in the tournament if
Sports Roundup: Sailing Competes In Women's Invitational, Baseball & Girls Tennis Seasons Come To An End
David Creed •
This Whaler sports roundup includes an update on the sailing team following the women’s invitational, as well as the baseball and girls tennis teams following tournament defeats on the road.
Sports Roundup: Girls Lax & Boys Tennis Kick Off State Tournament Play
David Creed •
This Whaler sports roundup includes an update on the girls lacrosse team following their Round of 32 victory at home Tuesday afternoon and the boys tennis team following their win in the preliminary
Fernando Jones Hired As Next Whaler Football Head Coach
David Creed •
The Nantucket Athletic Department announced Friday afternoon that they have hired Fernando Jones to be the football team’s next head coach. Jones, who is currently the Director of Operations for the
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