Nantucket Current
Water Use On Nantucket Dropped Dramatically This Summer Amid Drought-Related Restrictions
David Creed •
As the island continues to navigate through its Level 2 drought conditions in the final weeks of summer, the latest statistics from the Wannacomet Water Company indicate water usage has substantially decreased this summer compared to last year. Nantucket Water Department director Mark Willett told the Nantucket Water Commission Thursday morning that production through mid-August is “significantly down” by tens of millions of gallons compared to last year."We did almost 30 million gallons less
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Housing Bank Legislation Fails Again At State House In Boston
JohnCarl McGrady •
Once again, a small transfer fee on high-value real estate transactions intended to fund affordable housing has failed to pass the Massachusetts legislature. Every year, Nantucket’s housing advocates
Select Board Begins Prioritizing 10-Year Capital Projects Plan And $1 Billion In Potential Spending
JohnCarl McGrady •
The Select Board met Thursday to prioritize Nantucket’s 10-year capital improvement plan, which includes over $1 billion in potential spending. They made it through less than three years of the plan
Conservation Foundation To Manage Its Properties With Ticks In Mind
JohnCarl McGrady •
The Nantucket Conservation Foundation is developing mowing and trail maintenance recommendations aimed at reducing the risk of tick exposure on its properties as concerns grow on the island about
Hensdale Club Developer Withdraws Request To Utilize Land Bank Property For Equestrian Program
JohnCarl McGrady •
Amid a flurry of community pushback, developer Alan Worden has withdrawn his proposal for an equestrian club on Land Bank property on Milestone Road. After his withdrawal at Tuesday’s meeting,
Sarah Bois To Lead Linda Loring Nature Foundation As Kitty Pochman Retires After 40 Years
Nantucket Current •
After a career of nearly 40 years in the Nantucket conservation arena and beyond, including the past 20 years at the helm of the Linda Loring Nature Foundation (LLNF), executive director Kitty
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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
After 25-Year Run, Pi Pizzeria Put Up For Sale By Marleys
Jason Graziadei •
After a 25-year run building one of Nantucket's most popular restaurants and pizza spots, Evan and Maria Marley are selling Pi Pizzeria on West Creek Road and preparing to retire. The Pi Pizzeria
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
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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
Nantucket Boys Lacrosse Advances To State Championship
David Creed •
For the second time in three seasons, the Whaler boys lacrosse team will be competing for the MIAA Division 4 State Title after clinching a spot in the championship game following a convincing 8-4
Photo Gallery: Nantucket Island Men’s Senior Baseball League Inaugural Game
David Creed •
The Nantucket Island Men’s Senior Baseball League kicked off their inaugural season Friday evening. The league has over 50 members and four teams. It is a wooden bat league. Follow the blue link
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