Nantucket Current
"Uncertainty And Fear" - Nantucket's Large Salvadoran Community Awaits President Trump's Decision On TPS Program
JohnCarl McGrady •
On September 9th, the federal protections that have allowed many people in Nantucket’s large Salvadoran community to remain on the island may be allowed to expire by President Donald Trump’s administration. Father Carlos Patiño Villa, who leads the Spanish-speaking congregation of St. Mary’s Catholic Church on Nantucket, isn’t sure what will happen then. “Uncertainty and a fear that takes one's breath away are knocking at the door,” he wrote in a statement to the Current. “Questions
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Despite Concerns, Housing Production Plan Endorsed By Select Board And Planning Board
JohnCarl McGrady •
The Select Board and Planning Board voted Wednesday to endorse the town of Nantucket’s new housing production plan, despite some community concerns, including pointed criticisms from members of the
Nantucket Police Department's Contract With Flock Confirms Camera Purchase Made At Administrative Level
David Creed •
While the two Flock cameras at the intersection of Broad Street and Easy Street have been confirmed to have been in place for over five years, their presence has garnered significant attention in
Conservation Commission Appears Willing To Allow Repair Of Damaged Geotubes
JohnCarl McGrady •
The Conservation Commission may be moving toward granting the Sconset Beach Preservation Fund (SBPF) approval to repair a portion of the controversial erosion control geotube array along the Sconset
The Muse's Liquor License To Be Suspended For Repeatedly Selling Alcohol To Minors
JohnCarl McGrady •
This summer, The Muse has made headlines for bringing live music back to the Surfside Road establishment, hosting acts including Natasha Bedingfield, The Fray, and Mt. Joy. But the popular dive bar
First Look: "The Dive" Opens On South Water Street
Jason Graziadei •
It's been a long time coming, but the new restaurant and bar “The Dive” at 15 South Water Street is finally open for business. The former location of Cy’s, the Atlantic Cafe, the Sea Dog Brew Pub,
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How Acute Is Nantucket's School Bus Driver Shortage? The Superintendent Raised The Possibility Of Calling In The National Guard
JohnCarl McGrady •
Is the National Guard going to bus students to school on Nantucket this fall? Probably not, but it is one of several options that an increasingly desperate School Committee discussed last Friday as
Chris Perry Column: She's The Heart And Soul Of The Hospital
Chris Perry •
While many in the Nantucket community were celebrating the 29th annual Boston Pops concert on Saturday night, another celebration has been taking place within the walls of the Nantucket Cottage
Camp Counselors Credited With Saving Woman, Cats From House Fire Sparked By Lightning Strike
Jason Graziadei •
Four island camp counselors are being credited with alerting an island homeowner to a fire at her home following a lightning strike earlier this month and rescuing her cats from the burning
From Junkyard To The Largest Housing Project In Nantucket History: Is The Richmond Great Point Development A Success?
JohnCarl McGrady •
The year was 2013, and developer Phil Pastan had a problem. He had just acquired a 70-acre property on Nantucket that he envisioned would become the largest affordable housing development in island
Assessing The Threat Of Lone Star Ticks And Alpha Gal Syndrome On Nantucket
JohnCarl McGrady •
For the last few years, Alpha Gal Syndrome, or AGS, has been a hot-button topic in the world of ticks. It has overrun Martha’s Vineyard, and cases are cropping up on Nantucket as well. But what is
Current Sports
Jazmine Kasperzyk Tabbed New Varsity Cheerleading Head Coach
David Creed •
The Nantucket Athletic Department has hired Jazmine Kasperzyk as the new Varsity Cheerleading Head Coach.“Jazmine brings a decade of coaching experience to the position, including four years as an
Tammy King's Women’s Fishing Group Flourishing In Fourth Year
David Creed •
Tammy King has had a fishing rod in her hand since she was three years old. What began as a hobby growing up has evolved into her life’s work. As she continues to be a fishing visionary on the island
Photo Gallery: Nantucket Community School's Adult Swim Meet
David Creed •
The Nantucket Community School hosted their second Adult Swim Meet of the summer Thursday evening at the Community Pool. The meets made their return for the first time in two decades in June, and
Nantucket Boys Lacrosse Loses Heartbreaker In State Championship
David Creed •
The Whaler boys lacrosse team’s season came to a heartbreaking end Saturday afternoon following a 7-6 loss to the Cohasset Skippers in the MIAA Division 4 State Championship game. After falling into
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