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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Cisco Brewers Says It Is "In No Way Involved" In Tavern & Gazebo Lease Transfer
Jason Graziadei and David Creed •
The Tavern & The Gazebo may have a new operator after this summer, but it won't be Cisco Brewers, according to its management team. In our story published last Monday about Nantucket Island
"We Love The Island To Death" - Town Raises Concerns With Daffodil Festival Weekend
JohnCarl McGrady •
The town of Nantucket's Department of Culture & Tourism director Shantaw Bloise-Murphy outlined a series of concerns with the recent Daffodil Festival Weekend in a presentation to the Select
Agreement Close On Testing Of Artificial Turf Field Slated For Nantucket High School
JohnCarl McGrady •
The Nantucket Public Schools and the Nantucket Land and Water Council, a local environmental advocacy group, have nearly reached an agreement on a testing regime for the artificial turf field slated
Housing Or The Environment? Accord Reached On Ban Of Nitrogen Loading Credits
JohnCarl McGrady •
After nearly a year of debate, the Board of Health has approved a ban on so-called “nitrogen loading credits” in sensitive areas, restricting the number of bedrooms allowed in certain parts of the
Firing Of Nantucket 911 Dispatcher Upheld By Select Board
Jason Graziadei •
The Select Board has denied former town of Nantucket 911 dispatch assistant supervisor Patrick Considine’s wrongful termination grievance, siding with Nantucket Police Chief Jody Kasper and town
Featured Stories
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
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's
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
Current Sports
Sports Roundup: Girls Lax & Boys Tennis Kick Off State Tournament Play
David Creed •
This Whaler sports roundup includes an update on the girls lacrosse team following their Round of 32 victory at home Tuesday afternoon and the boys tennis team following their win in the preliminary
Fernando Jones Hired As Next Whaler Football Head Coach
David Creed •
The Nantucket Athletic Department announced Friday afternoon that they have hired Fernando Jones to be the football team’s next head coach. Jones, who is currently the Director of Operations for the
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
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