Nantucket Current
After Being Found In Violation Of Chain Store Ban, Roller Rabbit Reopens Downtown Boutique
Jason Graziadei •
Shortly after the trendy pajama boutique and lifestyle brand Roller Rabbit arrived in downtown Nantucket last summer, it made headlines. Just not the kind it wanted. The Roller Rabbit store on Centre Street was found in violation of Nantucket's so-called chain store ban, otherwise known as the formula business bylaw. In a July 7th enforcement order, Nantucket Building Commissioner Paul Murphy ordered Roller Rabbit to "immediately cease all business activity. Its sign at 44 Centre Street came
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More 911 Dispatchers Speak Out Publicly On Contract Dispute, Alleging Misconduct
JohnCarl McGrady •
Current and former Nantucket police dispatchers accused the police department and Chief Jody Kasper during Wednesday’s Select Board meeting of creating a hostile work environment and putting island
Jury Awards Millions In Damages To Neighbors Of Veranda House Fire
David Creed •
A Nantucket jury on Wednesday awarded millions of dollars in damages to the neighbors of the Veranda House who filed lawsuits against the owner of the hotel and its staff after the massive fire that
Land Bank's New Beach Houses On The Move To Madaket To Become Affordable Housing Units
Jason Graziadei •
These houses are retreating from Nantucket's north shore and moving inland. But it's not due to erosion. One of the Land Bank's most expensive, complicated, and collaborative projects in its history
UMass Study: Transfer Fee Would Aid Affordable Housing Without Harming Real Estate Market On Nantucket
JohnCarl McGrady •
A new study from the UMass Donahue Institute estimates that a fee on high-value real estate transactions to fund affordable and attainable housing initiatives could generate more than $3.8 million
Nantucket's Annual Memorial Day Parade Has Been Canceled
Jason Graziadei •
This year's Memorial Day parade has been canceled, according to Byron L. Sylvaro American Legion Post 82 commander Neville Richen."We didn't have the personnel. We didn't have the people," Richen
Featured Stories
As Drought Conditions Worsen, Enforcement Of Restrictions Puts Water Department In Difficult Spot
Jason Graziadei •
Mark Willett isn't exactly looking forward to this summer. In fact, he's expecting to be persona non grata around the island. That's because Willett, the director of the town's Water Department, is
With Significant Tax Increases Looming, Is It Time To Raise The Residential Property Tax Exemption?
JohnCarl McGrady •
Should the Select Board lessen the property tax burden on year-round residents, even if it comes at the expense of higher taxes on summer residents? Voters approved over $200 million in spending at
Faces Of Nantucket: Gita Nakarmi Mali
David Creed •
For the past 26 years on “The Strip” along Broad Street, a constant presence greeting locals, workers coming over on the ferries, and summer visitors has been the smiling face of Gita Nakarmi Mali,
Danielle Lewis & Myah Johnson Named 2026 Nantucket Scholars
David Creed •
Danielle Lewis and Myah Johnson were named the 2026 Nantucket Scholars on Tuesday evening at the Nantucket Golf Club. The two Nantucket High School seniors were both awarded full four-year college
Former Surfside Lifesaving Station To Become Synagogue For Nantucket's Jewish Congregation
Jason Graziadei •
After years of uncertainty over its fate, the former Surfside Lifesaving Station near Surfside Beach is slated to become the new home of Shirat HaYam, Nantucket's Jewish congregation. The property
Current Sports
Sports Roundup: Girls Lax Wins Three More Games
David Creed •
This Whaler sports roundup includes an update on the girls lacrosse team following three victories in two days after playing a doubleheader on Wednesday, the boys tennis team following a victory, and
Sports Roundup: Baseball Clinches State Tournament Berth, Boys Lax Beats Nauset
David Creed •
This Whaler sports roundup includes an update on the baseball team following a blowout victory at home that clinched them a spot in the state tournament, the girls lacrosse team following a home win
Sports Roundup: Girls Tennis Wins 10th Match, Boys Lax Travels To Falmouth
David Creed •
This Whaler sports roundup includes an update on the girls tennis team following a road victory, the boys lacrosse team following another excellent matchup with the Falmouth Clippers, and the
Sports Roundup: Boys Tennis Beats Monomoy, Girls Tennis Losses Home Match
David Creed •
This Whaler sports roundup includes an update on the boys tennis team following a road victory and an update on the girls tennis team following a home loss, as well as some photos from the match.
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