Nantucket Current
Nantucket Banned Corporate-Owned Short-Term Rentals. A Loophole Is Allowing Some To Continue Operating
JohnCarl McGrady •
Nantucket banned corporations from owning short-term rentals (STRs) on the island in 2024, but some companies have been undeterred by the ban, exploiting loopholes that may prove difficult to close. A new investigation by the Current exposes how one such loophole works, and why the bylaw passed by island voters at last year's Annual Town Meeting is unable to stop corporations from operating short-term rentals on Nantucket. While Nantucket voted to legalize STRs across the island
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Nantucket Current's Christmas Stroll Guide
David Creed •
The 51st Christmas Stroll will take place this weekend, and below is a list of all the events taking place on island. This year’s theme, “Shine On, Nantucket,” celebrates the resilience, unity, and
After "Five Star Weekend," Select Board Overhauls Town's Film Policy
JohnCarl McGrady •
The Select Board voted Wednesday to overhaul the town’s film policy, just months after Universal Productions’ adaptation of author Elin Hilderbrand's novel The Five Star Weekend wrapped up
Select Board To Decide Fate Of Our Island Home Nursing Facility Next Week
JohnCarl McGrady •
Just months after Nantucket's new municipal nursing home proposal was narrowly defeated, the Select Board is slated to decide the future of Our Island Home next Wednesday - and the Board may be
Residential Tax Exemption Remains Steady, But Select Board Considering Future Changes
JohnCarl McGrady •
Nantucket’s residential tax exemption will hold steady at 25 percent this year, though most homeowners will see an increase to their bills as property values continue to rise across the island. The
Sperm Whale Washed Up On Beach Owned By Chair Of Woods Hole Oceanographic
Jason Graziadei •
The improbability of a dead sperm whale washing up on the north shore of Nantucket last month was exceeded only by the implausibility of the identity of the property owner where the cetacean
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Island Voters Legalize Short-Term Rentals Without Restrictions
JohnCarl McGrady •
Nantucket's five-year stalemate over short-term rentals has ended. During Tuesday night's Special Town Meeting, Article 1, which legalizes short-term rentals (STRs) by right across Nantucket, was
Faregrounds Restaurant To Be Sold To Ethan Devine
Jason Graziadei •
Faregrounds Restaurant and Pudley's Pub, a longtime Nantucket dining establishment, will soon be sold, but will continue on as a year-round restaurant serving the island community.The beloved
After Hurricane Melissa, Nantucket's Jamaican Community Waits And Worries
Jason Graziadei •
Sitting in the lobby of the Jared Coffin House, more than 1,600 miles away from his home in Jamaica, all Anthony Litchmore could do this week was worry as he waited for news from his
Dennis And Kimberly Kozlowski To Buy Nantucket Pharmacy
Jason Graziadei •
After years of uncertainty regarding the fate of the Main Street icon Nantucket Pharmacy, the downtown business will soon have a new owner - one who will be a familiar name to island residents.
Man Who Cut Down Cisco Neighbor's Trees To Create Ocean Views Has Charges Dismissed Prior To Arraignment
David Creed •
Jonathan Jacoby, the island resident who allegedly cut down 16 trees that were decades old in a neighbor’s yard to create an ocean view at his residence out in the Cisco area in March, had charges of
Current Sports
Photo Gallery: Winter Sports Practices Begin
David Creed •
The 2025 winter sports season officially began on Monday with practices underway. The Current swung by boys and girls hockey, boys and girls basketball, and boys and girls swimming through the first
Photo Gallery: Cheerleaders State Tournament Halftime Show
David Creed •
The Whaler cheerleading team made the 140 mile trip along with the football team for the state tournament game at Pentucket Regional High School Friday afternoon, and they put on one last halftime
Whaler Football's Season Comes To An End Against Pentucket
David Creed •
The Whaler football team’s season came to an end Friday afternoon, losing to Pentucket 35-15 in the MIAA Division 6 State Tournament. Despite the score, it was a hard fought game that ultimately came
Boys Soccer Season Comes To An End In Preliminary Round
David Creed •
The boys soccer team saw their season come to an end Monday afternoon on the road against Assabet Valley Regional High School – losing 2-1 in the preliminary round of the MIAA Division 3 State
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