Nantucket Current

Land Bank, Nourish Nantucket Negotiating Deal For A New Food Pantry Headquarters, Deer Processing Facility

JohnCarl McGrady •

The Nantucket Food Pantry may soon have a new, permanent home on Boynton Lane. After months of uncertainty surrounding the island nonprofit following the Town of Nantucket’s decision not to renew the Food Pantry’s lease at its current location on Washington Street, the Nantucket Land Bank and Nourish Nantucket have come together with the Food Pantry and are negotiating the “collaborative purchase” of 17, 19 and 21 Boynton Lane to create a unified food security hub that will include a permanent

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Shipwreck Fragment Discovered In 'Sconset After Weekend Nor'Easter

Jason Graziadei •

Karen Russell was walking the beach on Tuesday like she usually does after big storms to find "the best stuff." Even Russell, however, was surprised to discover what she noticed poking out of the

Muse Bouncers Found Not-Guilty On Charges Stemming From 2023 Summer Brawl

David Creed •

The two Muse bouncers involved in a late-night brawl with patrons outside the bar on Surfside Road in the summer of 2023 were found not guilty on charges stemming from the incident following a

FinCom Opposes Iverson's Short-Term Rental Proposal, Narrowly Endorses Citizen Article

JohnCarl McGrady •

The Finance Committee broke with the Planning Board Friday, voting unanimously to oppose Planning Board chair Dave Iverson’s short-term rental (STR) regulation proposal and 4-3 to endorse Brian

Critical Drought Conditions Declared On Nantucket

Nantucket Current •

Drought conditions have worsened on Nantucket to Level 3-Critical Drought following an announcement from Energy and Environmental Affairs secretary Rebecca Tepper on Friday as drought conditions have

"Agitators" & "Slander" Prompt Candidates For Steamship General Manager To Drop Out

Jason Graziadei •

As the search committee for the Steamship Authority's new general manager announced that it had two finalists for the job, its members decried what they described as "agitators" and "slander," which

Featured Stories

North Shore Property Sells For $37.7 Million, Among Highest Residential Sales In Nantucket History

Jason Graziadei •

A property on Nantucket's north shore was sold on Wednesday for a whopping $37.75 million, ranking it among the highest residential sales in island history. Three Sherburne Way, located in the Cliff

"Nantucket Makes Me Feel Like I'm Not Alone" - Community Rallies For Family Of Man Who Died In Paddle Boarding Accident

Jason Graziadei •

In the week since the tragic death of Somwong "Wong" Kyomitmaitee in a paddleboarding accident last Wednesday, the island community has rallied to support the family of the beloved tradesman who was

Nantucket Police Department Dorms Closed By Town After Mold Complaint, Health Code Violations

Jason Graziadei •

Mold and other problems at the Nantucket Police Department's LORAN barracks in 'Sconset, where it provides housing to its Community Service Officers, prompted the department to repeatedly move those

Sea Nettle Jellyfish Return To Nantucket Waters In Huge Numbers

Jason Graziadei •

The Atlantic sea nettle jellyfish typically show up in the waters around the island in late summer and early fall, and this year they have arrived in huge numbers in Nantucket Harbor and along the

Driver Crashes Into Historic House At Duck Pond On Union Street And Flees The Scene

Jason Graziadei •

A historic house on Union Street was damaged early Saturday morning when a driver crashed a vehicle into the front of the home near the duck pond at Consue Springs and then fled the scene of the

Current Sports

Sports Roundup: Field Hockey Shuts Out Dennis-Yarmouth

David Creed •

This Whaler sports roundup includes an update on the field hockey team after earning a shutout victory, as well as the volleyball team following a pair of losses.

Cross Country Competes In Bob Glennon Twilight Invitational

David Creed •

The cross country team travelled off island to compete in the Bob Glennon Twilight Invitational over the weekend and were able return to the island before the Nor’easter arrived and prompted boat

The Revenge Tour Continues: Whaler Football Blows Out Nauset, Remains Undefeated

David Creed •

The Whaler football team earned themselves a dominant 37-8 victory under the lights at Vito Capizzo Stadium Friday night against the Nauset Warriors to remain undefeated at 5-0. Despite a slow start,

Photo Gallery: 2025 Nantucket Half & Quarter Marathon

David Creed •

The 14th annual Nantucket Half Marathon took place Sunday morning despite the rainy and windy conditions, with 378 runners taking part in the race. There was also a quarter marathon featuring 144

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