Nantucket Current
Land Bank Ramps Up Efforts To Assist Island Farmers
David Creed •
The Nantucket Land Bank Commission continued its renewed push for local agriculture during its Wednesday meeting, voting unanimously to approve funding for essential supplies and services for the farmers who rely on Land Bank properties for their business. The commission’s vote paves the way for perimeter fencing, water, and electricity to be funded for all farmers working on licensed Land Bank properties. “I think we have done more for agriculture in the last hour and 20 minutes than we have
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Hot Dogs Headed Back To Cisco Beach, Board of Health Votes
Brian Bushard •
Cisco Beach will once again have a hot dog stand this summer following the Board of Health’s approval on Thursday of a variance to the town’s food code for Jack Decker’s Nantucket Beach Dogs, just
Coast Guard Honors Charlie Smith After 20 Years Of Service
David Creed •
Six years ago, Charlie Smith arrived on Nantucket for his next assignment as a member of the United States Coast Guard. It didn’t take him long to know he wanted to make the island his home beyond
New York Businessman Sentenced To Prison For Committing Fraud To Purchase Nantucket Home
David Creed •
Donald Finley, a 61 year old businessman and theme park owner from Locust Valley, New York, has been sentenced to 24 months in prison after pleading guilty in May 2023 to disaster relief fraud and
Final Results: Island Residents Complete Boston Marathon
David Creed •
The 2024 Boston Marathon has come and gone. Many runners with island ties completed the historic race - including seven runners registered as Nantucket runners. Below are the times of each resident
At Critical Moment In Short-Term Rental Debate, Is ACK Now Tapping Out?
Jason Graziadei •
It's a critical moment in Nantucket's ongoing debate over short-term rentals, with a landmark court decision handed down and a looming vote on a zoning amendment at next month's Annual Town Meeting.
Featured Stories
"New Name, Same Shop" - Murphys Buy Indian Summer Board Shop
Jason Graziadei •
Ry Murphy grew up surfing on Nantucket, taught first by his late father Ben and then by Nantucket Island Surf School owner Gary Kohner. So it’s no surprise that Murphy’s first job was working at the
Faces Of Nantucket: Dilip Maharjan
Jason Graziadei & Charity Grace Mofsen •
Name: Dilip MaharjanYears on the island: 24Favorite thing about Nantucket: I’ve found so many people are friendly. When I walk anywhere, it’s hard to explain, but it’s like I‘m home away from home.
Nantucket's Commercial Scalloping Catch Tops 8,700 Bushels
Jason Graziadei •
Nantucket's commercial scalloping season comes to an end today, and the harvest by island fishermen will top 8,000 bushels for the first time since the 2019-20 season. Scallopers, along with
Former Yankee Candle Mansion In Pocomo Proposed For Demolition To Make Way For New Mansion
Jason Graziadei •
A massive mansion in Pocomo perched high above Nantucket Harbor has been proposed to be demolished. But this time it's not because of erosion. The new owner - a trust that paid $18 million for the
Current Sports
Sports Roundup: All Teams In Action Wednesday & Thursday
David Creed •
This Whaler sports roundup includes updates on the boys lacrosse team, softball team, boys tennis team, girls tennis team, baseball team, girls lacrosse team, and sailing team after every team was in action over the past two days.
Boys Lax Drops Road Matchup Against Falmouth
David Creed •
The Whaler boys lacrosse team knew they were in for a tough test Tuesday afternoon when they traveled to face the Falmouth Clippers, who made it all the way to the Div. 3 state title game last year.
Sports Roundup: Victories Across The Board For Whaler Sports Over The Weekend
David Creed •
This Whaler Sports Roundup includes updates on the boys & girls tennis teams, who both secured key home victories over the weekend, the girls & boys lacrosse teams, who both took care of
Former Whaler Nick Correia Participates In New England Patriots Local Pro Day Ahead Of NFL Draft
David Creed •
Nick Correia, a member of Nantucket High School's Class of 2018, took part in the New England Patriots local pro day on Thursday. The New England Football Journal reported Correia being in attendance
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