Opinion
Chris Perry Column: She's The Heart And Soul Of The Hospital
Chris Perry •
While many in the Nantucket community were celebrating the 29th annual Boston Pops concert on Saturday night, another celebration has been taking place within the walls of the Nantucket Cottage
Housing Production Plan Missing Key Information On Island's Capacity
Will Willauer •
To the editor: On August 19, the Planning Board and the Select Board will meet jointly to adopt the Town’s draft Housing Production Plan and send it to the state.The plan’s own buildout study finds
My Own Private Nantucket
Charles Dundee •
To the editor: On the eve of the Buck Moon, I set out on one of my favorite Nantucket rituals - a hike to Great Point.The previous month, I had biked to Altar Rock under the Strawberry Moon.
Current Waters: Nantucket Fishing Report
Captain Carl Bois, Topspin Fishing •
Our inshore trips have been a lot of fun lately. This is the time of year we have a variety of species to go for. We’ve been having a lot of fun family trips on the water right now and going for
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