Opinion
Unintended Consequences
Linda and Dennis Childs •
To the editor: I am writing this open letter to all the caretakers, hospitality, service and retail workers making a living on Nantucket on behalf of my family and other families like ours who own a
Keep Nantucket’s Voice Alive: Vote to Preserve Open Town Meeting
John Fones •
To the editor: Are you ready to give up your sovereign right to vote, entrusting nine council members with the power to make all decisions for our beloved island? That is exactly what the proposed
Vineyard Wind: A Hurricane Disaster Will Happen
RG Arnold •
To the editor: Last summer I attended a symposium at the Rogers Memorial Library intended to promote offshore wind turbines. In-person, I asked a representative from Vineyard Wind, as well as a
Is The New Our Island Home Too Expensive?
Nancy Moylan •
To the editor: Next month, Nantucket taxpayers will be asked to approve $100 million for a new Our Island Home skilled nursing facility. Understanding what Nantucket taxpayers will be committing to
The Public Is Pulling For Madaket
Chris Perry •
Let’s be honest, a number of you want to see one of these projects fail.It’s not that people want to watch the ‘Sconset Bluff crumble into the ocean or Madaket Beach swept away by a winter
Kudos To Nantucket's Zoning Board Of Appeals
Meghan Perry •
To the editor: Thank you to the Nantucket Zoning Board of Appeals members for having a backbone and putting the entire community’s health, safety, welfare, and our environment as a top priority! It’s
Let's Get Off The Merry-Go-Round
Kathy Baird •
To the editor: Are you tired of the short-term rental (STR) debate and the controversy over the STR lawsuits? Do you wonder why they have yet to be settled or decided by the courts? I sat in the
Necessary Supports For Loved Ones With A Mental Illness.
Jacqueline Edwards •
To the editor: On behalf of many of us including myself, we are struggling to navigate the challenges of mental illness in our families (one in four of us has some form of mental illness). It's so
Excuse Me, Mr. McCausland? NNF Responds To ACK Now
Matt Peel •
To the editor: Following an unfortunate and misguided attack, Nantucket Neighborhoods First more than understands Mr. McCausland’s relentless pursuit and fixation on accessory use, but we believe it