Opinion

Chris Perry Column: DOGED

Chris Perry •

I got axed. I was dropped, booted, and sent packing. I thought I was on the team, but I got cut and sent down to the JVs. I haven’t felt this way since Sandy Kurth dumped me for Walter Rogers at the

In Fields Debate, Consider The Dangers Of Artificial Turf

Michelle Whelan et al •

To the editor: We, the undersigned Nantucket community members, wish to express our deep concern about any proposal to install artificial turf fields on our island. Nantucket relies entirely on a

Here's How To Close The Corporate Short-Term Rental Loophole

Jeff McDermott •

To the editor: It’s so stupid for the Select Board to speak about the need for affordable housing and allow corporate ownership of multiple short-term rentals (STRs) on Nantucket. The answer is

Hospital President Thanks Community And Reflects On Past Year

Amy Lee, Nantucket Cottage Hospital President And COO •

To the editor: As we come to the end of the year, Nantucket Cottage Hospital is reflecting on how much our island gives us and how strong we have become together. This has been a year of steady

Forest Management And Public Safety

Ken Panacek •

To the editor: These past two weeks, KJP Land & Environment has been in the process of implementing an approved forest cutting plan. The work is being completed at the Massachusetts Audubon Lost

Putting Nantucket First

D. Anne Atherton •

To the editor: In this season of thankfulness, many of us are filled with gratitude for our fellow islanders who worked so hard, once again, in the run-up to Special Town Meeting.On whatever side

Former NHS Lacrosse Star Supports Turf Field Proposal

Bailey Lower •

To the editor: I am writing to you as a proud alumna of Nantucket High School, Class of 2024, and a current Division I lacrosse player at Vanderbilt University. I understand that the committee is

Preserve What Remains Of The Star Of The Sea Hostel In Surfside

Charles Dundee •

To the editor: I was moved by your recent article on the former Star of the Sea Hostel. For me - and for many others - the hostel was far more than an affordable place to stay. It was a gathering

Placemate Seeking Participation In Year-Round Rental Preservation Program Survey

Colin Frolich •

To the editor: Placemate is excited to dive deeper on Nantucket, collaborating with the Affordable Housing Trust (AHT) as they consider launching a year-round rental preservation program. Since 2023,