Nantucket Current
Flock Fallout: Deputy Police Chief & Town's Chief Technology Officer Weigh In On New Cameras
David Creed •
On Tuesday, the Current broke the news Flock cameras have been installed on the island, and in our Wednesday morning newsletter, posed the question of why they are on Nantucket while providing an in-depth description of what these cameras are. Prior to the publication of the article, the Current reached out to the Nantucket Police to learn more about the cameras but had not received a reply. Shortly after 9 a.m. Wednesday morning, Deputy Police Chief Charlie Gibson provided
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Photo Gallery: The 2026 Boston Pops On Nantucket Concert
Charity Grace Mofsen •
Thousands gathered at Jetties Beach on Saturday for the 29th annual Boston Pops On Nantucket concert benefiting Nantucket Cottage Hospital. The Pops played selections from West Side Story and paid
Despite Increased Rainfall, State Doesn't Budge On Nantucket's Drought Status
Jason Graziadei •
Despite significant rainfall on Nantucket over the past month, the Massachusetts Drought Task Force decided late last week to keep the island under a Level 2 "significant" drought designation,
40 Years After First Transport From Nantucket, Boston Medflight Still Critical For Island
David Creed •
When Dalton Frazier was seven years old back in 1985, he broke his femur while riding his BMX bike on the island. At that time, Nantucket Cottage Hospital was far smaller than it is today, and
Roberto Santamaría Stepping Down As Director Of Fairwinds
Jason Graziadei •
After two years leading Fairwinds, the island's primary provider of behavioral health services, executive director Dr. Roberto Santamaría is leaving the non-profit to take a consulting job north of
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
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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
Current Sports
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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