Opinion
The Will Of The People
Grant Sanders •
To the editor: The New York Times today published its semi-annual report on the problems occurring on Nantucket. It's well written and comprehensive, although I was hoping for a little more
Small Friends Thanks GHYC For Support
Nickole Tara •
To the editor: On behalf of Small Friends on Nantucket, I am writing to express our sincere gratitude to the membership of Great Harbor Yacht Club for stepping up in support of our school. While the
Outgoing Finance Committee Chair Gives Thanks
Denice Kronau •
To the editor: I am writing this letter as the outgoing chair of the Finance Committee. My term ends July 9th, 2025. I have learned a lot in my eight years on the committee and five as chair. I have
Bring Back The Water Fight
Blake A. Nonweiler, M.D. •
To the editor: We come from the high desert of Central Oregon; the Fourth of July water festivities downtown are a highlight that draws us year after year. It's obviously a tradition for thousands
Current Waters: Where Are The Mole Crabs?
Capt. Carl Bois •
I heard from a few people that the beach fishing on the south shore hasn’t been as good as it has been in recent years. Obviously, there are so many factors that determine where the fish are: water
Current Nature: Turtles And Conserving The Common
Nathan Ernst, Conservation Research And Stewardship Intern, Linda Loring Nature Foundation •
As the Linda Loring Nature Foundation’s Conservation Research and Stewardship Intern, I spend much of my day trudging through a mosaic of wetland habitats, including bogs, pond edges, and ditches.
Current Waters: July 4th Fun And Fins
Captain Carl Bois •
Happy Fourth of July, Nantucket! Now that it's July, summer is in full swing. There is a lot of fishing action to be had. The string of warm summer days this week has raised the water temps and
Chris Perry Column: "Being President Is Like Running A Cemetery"
Chris Perry •
He calls it “The most rewarding work I do.”That’s saying something for a man who has been a member of every conservation entity on Nantucket, served on numerous island boards, commissions, and
Steamship Situation Called "Untenable" In Woods Hole, Falmouth
Amy Cody, Margaret Hannemann, Alysha Norbury, Beth O’Connor, and Nathaniel Trumbull •
To the editor: The situation in Woods Hole and Falmouth has become untenable. The Steamship Authority's mismanagement has turned our communities into gridlocked