Opinion
Disappointed, But Not Deterred
Burton Spruce Balkind •
To the editor: The recent ruling of the Nantucket Superior Court which upheld the decision of the Nantucket Conservation Commission to permit the expansion of the current geotubes was a
Have You Spotted A Spotted Lanternfly? Be On The Lookout, Nantucket!
Sarah T. Bois, PhD Director of Research and Conservation, LLNF •
Sometimes finding a new species on the island is a welcome site. A new bird to add to a life list or a plant long forgotten and rediscovered. However, sometimes the new siting is an unwanted guest.
Current Waters: Nantucket Fishing Report
Captain Carl Bois, Topspin Fishing •
Stripers are a roller coaster right now. The colder waters and big tides will help us out a little bit and improve things moving forward. We’re picking up with black sea bass. I’m hoping fluke picks
We Have Much More Than An Influencer Problem. We Have An Image Problem — And We’re Selling It
Shawn Cabral •
To the editor: The dispute between an influencer and a family business that has been on this island for three generations has already been answered, many times over, by people who know
Lies, Damned Lies, And Statistics
George R. Studzinski •
To the editor: Regarding the exchange of opinions published in the Current about the topic of airplane noise, Mr. Topham's letter of July 12, 2026, and his follow up letter of July 23, 2026
More Than a Swim: Bringing Cancer Care Home
Amy E Lee, Nantucket Cottage Hospital President and COO •
To the editor: On behalf of Nantucket Cottage Hospital, I extend our deepest gratitude to everyone who makes Swim Across America Nantucket possible. To the swimmers, donors, volunteers, sponsors,
When It Comes To Our Water, Quantity Is Not The Same As Quality
Meghan Perry •
To the editor: In my opinion, the author got one thing right: water impacts all of us. What he misses is that quantity is not the same as quality. That’s a lesson worth learning. When it comes to
A Triumph Of Bureaucracy
Ken Gentner •
To the editor: Chris Perry’s recent article, “We’re Not Going to Run Out of Water,” performed an important public service: it reminded Nantucket residents that drought and water scarcity are not
Chris Perry Column: We're Not Going To Run Out Of Water
Chris Perry •
It’s a topic that impacts everyone on Nantucket.Whether you have access to a private well or are tied to the town’s public water supply, water is this summer’s topic du jour.July 4th’s Main Street