Opinion
Current Nature: Eyes To The Sky, Ospreys Are Returning
Libby Buck, Conservation Science And Land Steward At The Linda Loring Nature Foundation. •
If you have driven down Polpis Road or out toward Madaket in the spring, you’re probably familiar with a particular sight. You glance up at impressive nest of intricately woven sticks, perched on a
In Turf Field Debate, Washington D.C. Think Tank Fails To Consider Our Student Athletes
Graham Veysey, Erin Meyers, Kim Latlippe, and Kate Garrette •
To the editor: Nantucket’s student athletes rely on fields that must handle far more use than traditional grass surfaces were ever designed to support. A recent letter from Dr. Diana Zuckerman of the
The Real Numbers On Our Island Home
Frances Karttunen •
To the editor: Once again, a member of the Finance Committee has described Our Island Home as a facility serving a very small number of community members. Anthonie Goudemond is quoted as saying he
Washington D.C.-Based Non-Profit Urges Nantucket To Reject Artificial Turf
Diana Zuckerman, Ph.D. •
To the editor: At the urging of concerned Nantucket residents, I sent a letter to the Board of Health regarding the health and environmental impact of installing artificial turf at Nantucket High
Step Up And Do The Right Thing With Our Island Home
Chip Newton •
To the editor: At this spring’s Annual Town Meeting, please vote for the construction of a new Our Island Home. Without your vote, the Town of Nantucket will close the facility, meaning all of the
Finding Our Way Back to One Another
Stephanie Serra •
To the editor: What does it mean to be brave in an ordinary moment? When the wind tore through the island and power lines fell in Tom Nevers, I felt like I was living inside a genre film. I’m a
National Grid Thanks Partners For Storm Response
Lisa Wieland and Chris Laird •
To the editor: This week, National Grid sent letters to leaders on Nantucket and at theSteamship Authority to express our appreciation for their extraordinary support andpartnership during February’s
Outgoing NRTA Bus Operator Thanks Community And Staff
Raphael Richter •
To the editor: As our contract with the Nantucket Regional Transit Authority concludes on February 28, 2026, we pause to reflect with immense gratitude and pride on what we have built together.Since
Chris Perry Column: She's Pushing All Her Chips In
Chris Perry •
The drama has played out for almost five years like a game of high-stakes, Texas Hold’em that would make poker greats Phil Hellmuth and Chris Ivey proud.Along the way, and with the Nantucket