Opinion
Nantucket Needs To Limit The Noise
Dr. Joseph and Kathy Arvay •
To the editor: My wife Kathy and I own a cottage in Sconset and spend the entire season each year since 2003. We recently completed three years of living with construction noise as two cottages,
Select Board Should Not Allow The Demolition Of The Old Nantucket Electric Company Building
Laura Herhold •
To the editor: In regards to the proposed demolition of 10 New Whale Street, much has been made of the industrial history of Nantucket. As a whaling port, it was an epicenter of fuel procurement in
Despite "Rental Fatigue," Please Support Article 1
Kate Ranney Sayle •
To the editor: I am writing in support of Article 1 for next week’s special town meeting. I think these thoughts are worth sharing. I should note that I have never rented my house and do not plan on
All Hands On Deck
Capt. Brian Borgeson •
To the editor: With less than one week to go until the Special Town Meeting on November 4th, I would like to thank all of the Article 1 supporters who agreed not to put yard signs around our
The Vote That Will Change The Face Of Nantucket (It’s Not What You Think)
Hillary Hedges Rayport •
To the editor: One day after the Special Town Meeting – next Wednesday – the Select Board will rule on the demolition of 10 New Whale Street, a striking historic brick building owned by National
Nantucket Finance Committee Chair On Next Week's Special Town Meeting
Jill Vieth •
To the editor: This is a message to encourage all registered voters to attend the Special Town Meeting on November 4, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. at the Nantucket High School Auditorium. Your participation is
Former Town Assessor Argues In Favor Of Article 1
Debbie Dilworth •
To the editor: As a homeowner, former Town Assessor and Finance department employee for 37 plus years, naturally, I have been following the issue of short-term rentals (STRs) since it all began more
Ensuring The Peace And Quiet Of Nantucket
Charles Stott and F. Scott Wilson, Co-Presidents, Nantucket Civic League •
To the editor: As Nantucket continues to grow, construction and landscaping noise has become one of the frequent concerns voiced from residents - both year-round and seasonal. Over the past three
Kudos To Select Board For Leadership On Baxter Road Alternative Access
Burton Spruce Balkind •
To the editor: We would like to commend the decisive action taken by the Select Board at the October 15 meeting regarding two steps essential to providing alternate access to northern Baxter Road.