Nantucket Current
"Uncertainty And Fear" - Nantucket's Large Salvadoran Community Awaits President Trump's Decision On TPS Program
JohnCarl McGrady •
On September 9th, the federal protections that have allowed many people in Nantucket’s large Salvadoran community to remain on the island may be allowed to expire by President Donald Trump’s administration. Father Carlos Patiño Villa, who leads the Spanish-speaking congregation of St. Mary’s Catholic Church on Nantucket, isn’t sure what will happen then. “Uncertainty and a fear that takes one's breath away are knocking at the door,” he wrote in a statement to the Current. “Questions
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First Look: "The Dive" Opens On South Water Street
Jason Graziadei •
It's been a long time coming, but the new restaurant and bar “The Dive” at 15 South Water Street is finally open for business. The former location of Cy’s, the Atlantic Cafe, the Sea Dog Brew Pub,
Egan Maritime Announces Recipients Of Annual Lifesaving And Community Awards
Nantucket Current •
The Egan Maritime Institute and Nantucket Cottage Hospital on Tuesday announced the recipients of the annual Nantucket Lifesaving Award, as well as Egan's Maurice Gibbs Commendation Award and its
Eight Car Rental Medallions To Be Awarded To New Companies By Select Board
JohnCarl McGrady •
The Select Board voted 3-1 on Monday to award four rental car medallions each to a pair of new agencies on the island, conditional on the companies securing necessary permits and providing a business
Housing Bank Legislation Fails Again At State House In Boston
JohnCarl McGrady •
Once again, a small transfer fee on high-value real estate transactions intended to fund affordable housing has failed to pass the Massachusetts legislature. Every year, Nantucket’s housing advocates
Hensdale Club Developer Withdraws Request To Utilize Land Bank Property For Equestrian Program
JohnCarl McGrady •
Amid a flurry of community pushback, developer Alan Worden has withdrawn his proposal for an equestrian club on Land Bank property on Milestone Road. After his withdrawal at Tuesday’s meeting,
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How Acute Is Nantucket's School Bus Driver Shortage? The Superintendent Raised The Possibility Of Calling In The National Guard
JohnCarl McGrady •
Is the National Guard going to bus students to school on Nantucket this fall? Probably not, but it is one of several options that an increasingly desperate School Committee discussed last Friday as
Chris Perry Column: She's The Heart And Soul Of The Hospital
Chris Perry •
While many in the Nantucket community were celebrating the 29th annual Boston Pops concert on Saturday night, another celebration has been taking place within the walls of the Nantucket Cottage
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
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
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
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Tammy King's Women’s Fishing Group Flourishing In Fourth Year
David Creed •
Tammy King has had a fishing rod in her hand since she was three years old. What began as a hobby growing up has evolved into her life’s work. As she continues to be a fishing visionary on the island
Photo Gallery: Nantucket Community School's Adult Swim Meet
David Creed •
The Nantucket Community School hosted their second Adult Swim Meet of the summer Thursday evening at the Community Pool. The meets made their return for the first time in two decades in June, and
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
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