Nantucket Current
Island Voters Legalize Short-Term Rentals Without Restrictions
JohnCarl McGrady •
Nantucket's five-year stalemate over short-term rentals has ended. During Tuesday night's Special Town Meeting, Article 1, which legalizes short-term rentals (STRs) by right across Nantucket, was passed by a vote of 1045 - 421, clearing the two-thirds threshold needed for adoption with 71 percent support. The passage of Article 1 was the culmination of a divisive five-year debate over whether to restrict short-term rentals, and essentially kills existing legal challenges of STRs on Nantucket.
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Faregrounds Restaurant To Be Sold To Ethan Devine
Jason Graziadei •
Faregrounds Restaurant and Pudley's Pub, a longtime Nantucket dining establishment, will soon be sold, but will continue on as a year-round restaurant serving the island community.The beloved
Missing Man Found Deceased In Remote Area Of The Island
Jason Graziadei •
A man who was reported missing by Nantucket Police on Monday was found deceased by a search team last Thursday afternoon in a remote area of the island. The death does not appear to be suspicious,
After Hurricane Melissa, Nantucket's Jamaican Community Waits And Worries
Jason Graziadei •
Sitting in the lobby of the Jared Coffin House, more than 1,600 miles away from his home in Jamaica, all Anthony Litchmore could do this week was worry as he waited for news from his
Dennis And Kimberly Kozlowski To Buy Nantucket Pharmacy
Jason Graziadei •
After years of uncertainty regarding the fate of the Main Street icon Nantucket Pharmacy, the downtown business will soon have a new owner - one who will be a familiar name to island residents.
Land Bank, Nourish Nantucket Close On Food Security Hub For $6.5 Million
JohnCarl McGrady •
Nourish Nantucket and the Nantucket Land Bank have closed on their collaborative purchase of a Boynton Lane property that will serve as a food security hub for the island, officially ending months of
Featured Stories
Man Who Cut Down Cisco Neighbor's Trees To Create Ocean Views Has Charges Dismissed Prior To Arraignment
David Creed •
Jonathan Jacoby, the island resident who allegedly cut down 16 trees that were decades old in a neighbor’s yard to create an ocean view at his residence out in the Cisco area in March, had charges of
Nantucket Non-Profits Preparing For Looming SNAP Suspension
JohnCarl McGrady •
With the likely November 1st suspension of the federal government’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) looming, Nantucket’s food security non-profits are rallying to fill the gap and
Steamship Authority Board Approves Fare Increases
Jason Graziadei •
Everyone who travels to and from Nantucket aboard the Steamship Authority's vessels will be paying higher fares in 2026. The Steamship Authority's (SSA) Board of Governors voted unanimously on
North Shore Property Sells For $37.7 Million, Among Highest Residential Sales In Nantucket History
Jason Graziadei •
A property on Nantucket's north shore was sold on Wednesday for a whopping $37.75 million, ranking it among the highest residential sales in island history. Three Sherburne Way, located in the Cliff
Nantucket Police Department Dorms Closed By Town After Mold Complaint, Health Code Violations
Jason Graziadei •
Mold and other problems at the Nantucket Police Department's LORAN barracks in 'Sconset, where it provides housing to its Community Service Officers, prompted the department to repeatedly move those
Current Sports
Boys Soccer Season Comes To An End In Preliminary Round
David Creed •
The boys soccer team saw their season come to an end Monday afternoon on the road against Assabet Valley Regional High School – losing 2-1 in the preliminary round. Nantucket was the #34 seed and
Field Hockey's Season Comes To An End Against Nauset
David Creed •
The #13 ranked field hockey team lost on the island to the #20 ranked Nauset Warriors 2-1 Sunday morning in round one of the MIAA Division 3 state tournament – marking an end to their season.The
Sports Roundup: Girls Soccer Wins Senior Game, Falls Just Short Of State Tournament Berth
David Creed •
This Whaler sports roundup includes an update on the girls soccer team after they earned a victory on the island in their senior game Wednesday afternoon but lost the next day on the road to fall
Photo Gallery: Seniors Win Powderpuff Game
Chris Tran •
The seniors took down the juniors in the annual powderpuff game at Vito Capizzo Stadium Tuesday evening, shutting them out 24-0. Current sports photographer Chris Tran was in attendance
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