Opinion

Current Nature: Rain, Rain, Come To Stay - How We Measure Precipitation On Nantucket

Sarah T. Bois, PhD •

Of all the places I’ve lived, Nantucket is one of the most attuned to daily weather and climatic patterns. It likely has something to do with the maritime past, but, even today the island’s food,

Good Journalism Doesn't Edit History

Mark Bodi •

To the editor: My wife and I are longtime summer vacationers to Nantucket. Like the Kozlowskis and so many others, we cherish the Nantucket Pharmacy and the charm and history it brings to the

Senior Expo Organizers Thankful For Successful Event

Mary Anne Easley and Brenda Johnson •

To the editor: The 2025 Senior Expo, held October 18 at Nantucket High School, drew more than 215 people, including 46 vendors of services for seniors and six speakers on topics related to health,

After House Fire, Bakers Express Gratitude To Nantucket Community

Christy and Jonas Baker •

To the editor: On behalf of our family, we would like to thank the Nantucket Community, our friends, and our family, for the outreach and support we have received during the past week. On Tuesday,

Kozlowskis' Good Deeds Aren't Limited To Saving Nantucket Pharmacy

Bethany Oliver •

To the editor: Like many islanders, I was very happy to learn that Kimberly and Dennis Kozlowski have stepped in to purchase the Nantucket Pharmacy. The pharmacy is not just a business, it is a true

Praise For The Kozlowskis And Shame On The Current

Gerilyn Brewer and Henry Mueller •

To the editor: On October 31st, we read in the Current that the Kozlowski’s are saving the Nantucket Pharmacy. We thank them for our being able to continue to delight our grandchildren with

After Article 1, A Time For Reflection

Charles Dundee •

To the editor: Tuesday night’s vote on Article 1 may turn out to be one of the most consequential decisions in Nantucket’s modern history. By legalizing short-term rentals in nearly every zoning

Pay The People On-Island

Robert Barsanti •

To the editor: On November 4th, Town Meeting returns, once again, to short-term rentals (STRs). Because the town and its voters could not enact effective ways to control the frat houses on Union

There's No Such Thing As A Vote That Doesn't Matter

Joseph Topham •

To the editor: Let’s put aside the negative mudslinging and focus on the positives. Regardless of your stance on either article, everyone agrees that at least codification is essential. Thankfully.