Nantucket Current
Large Swath Of "The Strip" Hits The Market For $35.9 Million
Jason Graziadei •
A curious ad appeared in Wednesday's edition of The Wall Street Journal announcing the sale of "rarely available" pieces of real estate on Nantucket's Steamboat Wharf. The advertisement described two commercial buildings currently housing seven storefronts, including four leased restaurants, that are being put on the market at a whopping $35.9 million. It did not name the businesses or the physical addresses of the properties. As it turns out, the ad was not a hoax or a scam. A
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Espresso To Go Coffeeshop To Close In February
Jason Graziadei •
The end of an era on Old South Road is on the horizon. Espresso To Go, the coffeeshop owned by Buddy and Terri Dion, will close in February after more than two decades in business at the Toombs
New Steamship Boss Addresses Scathing Inspector General Report
Jason Graziadei •
In his first Board of Governors meeting as the Steamship Authority's new general manager, Alex Kryska was immediately handed a hot potato. Kryska, who replaced Bob Davis as the head of the Steamship
Nantucket's 2026 New Year's Baby Arrives
Nantucket Current •
The island’s first baby born in 2026 arrived at Nantucket Cottage Hospital on Jan. 11, 2026, at 6:27 a.m., NCH announced today.Franklin Jay Ashelford was born weighing 7 lbs., 10 oz to proud parents
Reis Trucking Sold In Merger With Island Rubbish
Jason Graziadei •
Reis Trucking announced on Friday that it has been sold through a corporate recapitalization and has merged with Island Rubbish. The new ownership group is led by Island Rubbish owners Tim Vieth,
Town Authorizes $3.7 Million For Affordable Units In "New Downtown" Development
JohnCarl McGrady •
The Affordable Housing Trust has voted unanimously to authorize $3.7 million in funding for the so-called “New Downtown” development on Sparks Avenue to help ensure that eight of the project’s 32
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After The Passing Of Grateful Dead Legend Bob Weir, Islanders Fondly Recall His 1998 Set On Nantucket
Jason Graziadei •
Bob Weir, one of the founding members of The Grateful Dead, passed away on Saturday at the age of 78. Tributes to the legendary musician have been rolling in ever since, as fans across the world
Bid To Nullify Nantucket's Vote Legalizing Short-Term Rentals Submitted To Attorney General
Jason Graziadei •
Just one month after Nantucket legalized short-term rentals by codifying them into the island's zoning code, a bid to nullify that vote at last month's Special Town Meeting has emerged. In a
Sperm Whale Tooth Sold For $125,000 At Nantucket Auction
Jason Graziadei •
A scrimshaw sperm whale tooth was sold for $125,000 last week at an auction on Nantucket. The 9.5-inch tooth was taken from a sperm whale killed by Capt. Richard Macy, of Nantucket, and the crew of
Former Police Department Staff Members Describe Poor Conditions And "LORAN Flu" In Dormitories
Jason Graziadei •
When Erin Sullivan joined the Nantucket Police Department in the summer of 2022 as a community service officer, she was not only excited to start her career in law enforcement, but also to live and
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.
Current Sports
Sports Roundup: Boys & Girls Swim Wins, Boys Hockey Loses On The Road
David Creed •
This Whaler sports roundup includes an update on the boys hockey team, as well as the boys and girls swim teams following victories in their road matchups on Wednesday.
Photo Gallery: Girls Hockey Hosts Ursuline Academy
David Creed •
The girls hockey team hosted Ursuline Academy on Saturday and lost 6-4 in what was a back and forth battle between the two teams with several lead changes throughout the game.Nantucket was led
Reese Everett Steps Down As Football Head Coach
David Creed •
The Nantucket football team will be under new leadership next fall as head coach Reese Everett informed the Nantucket Athletic Department recently that he is stepping down as head coach.Everett
Sports Roundup: Boys Hockey Wins, Girls Swim Wins Senior Meet
David Creed •
This Whaler sports roundup includes an update on the boys hockey team following a home victory over a Cape & Island rival, the girls and boys swim team following their senior meet, and the girls
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