Nantucket Current
New Private Club Proposed For Valero Property Off Old South Road
Jason Graziadei •
A new private membership club is being proposed for the Valero property off Old South Road that would feature an equestrian program, regenerative agriculture, a greenhouse and gardens, swimming, and racquet sports. Alan Worden, the co-developer of the Westmoor Club on Nantucket, has struck a deal with the Valeros for a long-term lease of 10.5 acres of the family's 12-acre property at 64 Old South Road to develop what will be called "The Hensdale Club," a nod to the farm that occupied the site
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Time To Make The Donuts: The Downyflake To Reopen At Fairgrounds Restaurant
Jason Graziadei •
It's time to make the donuts. After a year and a half in exile, the beloved Downyflake will soon make a triumphant return to Nantucket in a new home: the Fairgrounds restaurant. The Downyflake
55th Figawi Race Returns To Nantucket On Saturday
David Creed •
The 55th annual Figawi sailboat race from Hyannis to Nantucket is set for this Saturday, with hundreds of boats registered and ready to carry on the annual event that signifies the official start of
The Last Mudslide?: NIR Pushing Out Gazebo Owner After 34 Years
David Creed •
Luke Tedeschi has put his adult life into serving mudslides and running one of the most iconic businesses on the island – the Tavern & Gazebo. It is a place he has called home since he was 26
Town Pushes Back On Allegations Lodged By Dispatchers
JohnCarl McGrady •
In a statement posted to its website, the Town of Nantucket has responded to allegations from current and former police dispatchers, denying that one dispatcher was evicted from town-owned housing
DeCosta And Vieth Elected To Select Board; Borgeson Defeats Rayport In Planning Board Race
JohnCarl McGrady •
New faces are coming to two of Nantucket’s key local boards, as Bob DeCosta and Jill Vieth won seats on the Select Board in Tuesday’s annual town election, while Brian Borgeson defeated Hillary
Featured Stories
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
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
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,
Current Sports
Sports Roundup: Softball Senior Day, Boys Lax Wins Again
David Creed •
This Whaler sports roundup includes photos from the softball team's senior game on Wednesday, an update on the boys lacrosse team following another impressive victory, and the girls lacrosse team
Sports Roundup: Boys Tennis Senior Day, Updated Power Rankings
David Creed •
This Whaler sports roundup includes an update on the boys tennis team, who came up just short to Martha's Vineyard after honoring their lone senior on Tuesday, photos from Monday's baseball game
Sports Roundup: Boys Tennis & Boys Lax Lose Home Matchups
David Creed •
This Whaler sports roundup includes an update on the boys tennis team following a pair of home defeats and the boys lacrosse team following a rare loss as their regular season winds down.
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
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