Nantucket Current
Town Officials Address Flock Cameras In Lengthy Statement
David Creed •
The Town of Nantucket has issued a statement regarding the Flock cameras at the intersection of Easy Street and Broad Street, stating that the cameras were installed in September of 2021 and that Flock cameras were not put forward as an agenda item to the Select Board.According to the Town, Deputy Police Chief Charlie Gibson is Nantucket’s lone “Automated License Plate Reader Administrator” and the only person who receives notifications from their Flock cameras. He is the only person who
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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Amid a flurry of community pushback, developer Alan Worden has withdrawn his proposal for an equestrian club on Land Bank property on Milestone Road.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,
Sarah Bois To Lead Linda Loring Nature Foundation As Kitty Pochman Retires After 40 Years
Nantucket Current •
After a career of nearly 40 years in the Nantucket conservation arena and beyond, including the past 20 years at the helm of the Linda Loring Nature Foundation (LLNF), executive director Kitty
How Will The Select Board Prioritize $1 Billion In Proposed Capital Projects?
JohnCarl McGrady •
On Thursday, the Select Board will meet to prioritize Nantucket’s massive capital improvement plan, which includes over $1 billion in proposed spending over the next 10 years. Documents released in
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,
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
Featured Stories
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
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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