Nantucket Current
Flock Cameras Have Arrived On Nantucket: What Are They, And Why Are They Here?
David Creed •
There is a strong likelihood that you have been at the intersection of Easy Street and Broad Street recently and if you have, you may have noticed a pair of cameras attached to a pole adjacent to 27 Steamboat Wharf. Those are known as Flock cameras – which is an automated license plate reader made by a public safety technology company called Flock Safety. The cameras use artificial intelligence to gather and process images and data on motor vehicles.Flock describes itself as a company “that
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Six USS Nantucket Crew Members Arriving On Island Thursday
JohnCarl McGrady •
Six crew members from the USS Nantucket are coming to town this Thursday to form a stronger connection between the ship and the island it is named for. As the island’s sponsor of the ship, the Great
Bill Belichick Files Third-Party Complaint Against Island Contractor Amidst Ongoing Civil Lawsuit
David Creed •
Bill Belichick, through attorneys David L. Fine and Peter J. Hamilton, is demanding a jury trial and filed a third-party complaint against Levesque Builders Inc., a local contractor, as part of his
HDC Denies Demolition Of Garage On Union Street For Second Time
JohnCarl McGrady •
On a 3-2 vote, the Historic District Commission has once again denied the demolition of a small garage at 43a Union Street, teeing up a likely appeal to a court that already struck down the denial
Former Airport Manager Warren Smith Opens Up About Sudden Termination
David Creed •
After a few weeks of reflection following his sudden termination as the Nantucket Memorial Airport Manager last month, Warren Smith reached out to the Current to open up about how things
New Housing Production Plan Endorsed By Affordable Housing Trust
JohnCarl McGrady •
The Affordable Housing Trust has endorsed a new Housing Production Plan for Nantucket, which lays out a roadmap for the construction of affordable and attainable housing units on island. A list of
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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
Swim Across America Raises Nearly $1 Million For On-Island Cancer Care And Oncology Research
Jason Graziadei •
The island community came together Saturday morning at Jetties Beach for the 14th annual Swim Across America - Nantucket open water swim and raised nearly $1 million for on-island cancer care and
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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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
Whaler Boys Lacrosse Clinches Third Straight State Semifinal Appearance
David Creed •
For a third consecutive season, the Whaler boys lacrosse team has clinched a spot in the MIAA Division 4 State Semifinal following a 10-9 victory over the Pentucket Panthers at Vito Capizzo Stadium
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