07/09/2024
Way to go Whalers and congrats to Coach Reese on his first win as head coach 🙌
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06/09/2024
After nearly a year out of the spotlight, the controversial Surfside Crossing housing development was back before the Nantucket Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) on Thursday, and it was quickly apparent that time had not healed any wounds.
Thursday’s remand hearing - the result of a Nantucket Superior Court judge’s decision back in January to reject the state approval for Surfside Crossing and send the project back to ZBA for further review - was tense and marked by acrimony.
The three-hour hearing was filled with accusations of conflicts of interest, demands for recusals, a split vote on which ZBA members would be voting on the 156-unit condominium development, disagreements over what aspects of the project the board would be able to consider during its review, and a contentious exchange between town counsel George Pucci and ZBA member Jim Mondani over Pucci’s legal advice.
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04/09/2024
“It has been 12 years that I have had the honor to be on your school committee, but I have realized with my new endeavor at Our House I can probably best serve students as the director of Our House because I am limited in some ways on working with students being a School Committee member," Proch said.
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03/09/2024
📚📝 Back to school!
Island students returned to classes Tuesday morning as the Nantucket Public Schools opened for the first day of the 2024-25 school year.
Good luck to all the students, teachers, parents, and school staff, and best wishes for a great year!
02/09/2024
If you read anything today, read this.
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30/08/2024
Val Ryder’s life on Nantucket began in 1970 when she first visited the island with a friend – a short stay that quickly became a lifelong commitment. It started a five-decade-long journey in which Ryder would become deeply involved in the island’s community and history. Today she is one of the longest-running cab drivers and tour operators on the island, with some of the most most recognizable taxis on Nantucket.
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25/08/2024
Wild photos of a worker scaling a turbine blade at the Vineyard Wind farm yesterday. The man in this photo reached out to us after seeing us share them. His name is Tyler Paton and he’s an independent composite specialist for the wind industry doing inspections and repairs of blades on site.
Photos by Austin Starr
23/08/2024
This morning, another GE Vernova Haliade-X turbine suffered a blade failure at the Dogger Bank Wind Farm off the coast of England, the second blade failure there this year.
Dogger Bank and Vineyard Wind are the only places in the world where the Haliade-X turbines have been installed. Here is the company’s statement on the incident: https://doggerbank.com/project-news/incident-at-dogger-bank-wind-farm-2/
Photo below of the Vineyard Wind turbine blade failure in July by Burton Balkind Kindflow Productions
22/08/2024
The Town of Nantucket announced the results of its post-Town Meeting survey last night. One of the questions related to where people got their information, and the Current was by far and away the top choice. Thanks to all who marked us down on the survey, for putting your faith in us, and for reading the Current! 🙏
22/08/2024
As Nantucket's Zoning Board of Appeals prepares to issue a decision in the high-profile remand hearing on the West Dover Street short-term rental dispute, four of its members have been accused of having potential conflicts of interest. At least one formal complaint has been filed against a member of the ZBA with the state Ethics Commission.
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21/08/2024
BIG NEWS from Nantucket Current Sports
21/08/2024
We can now confirm the Old South Diner is the luckiest place in the world. For the third time in the past six months, the diner has sold a million-dollar scratch ticket. This time the lucky winner is island chef Sean Durnin, who won $1 million on the Mass Lottery’s new “$10,000,000 Bonanza” $20 scratch ticket game
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21/08/2024
This is getting crazy 🤯 For the third time in the past six months, the Old South Diner on Nantucket has sold a million dollar scratch ticket.
The luckiest place on the world? The luckiest place in the world.
20/08/2024
Local legend has it that 11 Baxter Road, one of the oldest houses on the Sconset Bluff, is haunted. At least it looks like it could be. But even if there is no truth to the ghost stories, the old house on the eastern edge of the island has an interesting history.
The building - perhaps one of the most photographed on the island - is well-known for its architectural style, its slowly deteriorating facade, and the ghostly aura that comes with it.
The story of Idlemoor begins in 1873 with a man named William Flagg.
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19/08/2024
Dreams came true for four families on Nantucket Monday morning when they were notified that they had won the lottery for Habitat for Humanity’s latest affordable homes on Waitt Drive.
Habitat for Humanity’s “Waitt Drive Village” will include four single-family homes and a central two-unit duplex on three lots that were deeded to the non-profit by the town earlier this year.
Each family is required to volunteer 350 hours of “sweat equity” toward the completion of their home. The units are expected to be completed between December 2024 and February 2025.
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18/08/2024
Systems are down along with the cash registers at the mid-island Stop & Shop. It’s cash only on a busy summer Sunday 😬
17/08/2024
Liza Phillips was walking along Low Beach in ‘Sconset Friday afternoon with family and friends before they had to catch a flight when they came across an all-timer of a beach find.
“I was tossing the football with my dad and he looked down the beach and said ‘Oh there’s a beached whale’!” Phillips told the Current. “I grabbed my phone and started sprinting down the beach, and as soon as I got close enough to see it, I said ‘Oh my god’.”
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15/08/2024
Whale spotted just off Miacomet Beach today 🐋🤩
What a shot by the great Kit Noble Photography!
The whale is putting on a show this afternoon along the south shore - other sightings at Surfside, Fishermen’s, and Stone’s beaches as well.
14/08/2024
The quasi-public Massachusetts Clean Energy Center announced plans Wednesday to expand its offshore wind staging and deployment facility in New Bedford, including the acquisition of four abutting parcels to expand the working area and better organize the facility's layout.
MassCEC said it has committed $45 million in funding for the project at the 30-acre New Bedford Marine Commerce Terminal, which is currently in use as the staging and pre-assembly port for the Vineyard Wind 1 project.
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14/08/2024
NEW: Noah Karberg Stepping Down As Nantucket Airport Manager
Full Story 👇
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12/08/2024
The Steamship Authority's fast ferry, the M/V Iyanough, suffered minor damage to its stern and had one round-trip canceled on Monday after it hit a barge tied up at the end of Steamboat Wharf in Nantucket Harbor.
The incident occurred as the vessel was backing out of the south slip for its 12:30 p.m. departure to Hyannis. The tug boat Realist and a barge operated by the Robert B. Our company had been tied up at the end of the wharf since early Monday morning. After the collision, the Iyanough pulled back into the south slip where its captain and crew inspected the damage before eventually departing nearly 40 minutes late.
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12/08/2024
Good morning from Miacomet Beach
The northern lights could be seen from Nantucket early Monday morning, and numerous island residents witnessed the phenomenon in the skies over the island.
📸: Charity Grace Photography
11/08/2024
Just in from NFD: a 31-year-old male died today after being pulled unresponsive from the surf at Ladies Beach.
10/08/2024
Here comes the sun
09/08/2024
Vineyard Wind has just released its action plan to remove the remaining sections of the damaged blade still hanging from the by GE Vernova Haliade-X turbine, as well as the re-inspection process for all the remaining turbine blades.
“The blade removal operation entails four tasks ….rotating the blade to reduce hanging blade and possible controlled cutting; removing the root of the blade from the hub; removing fallen debris from the platform; and addressing seabed debris.”
Read the plan here:https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5a2eae32be42d64ed467f9d1/t/66b68618e5e9492c372befc3/1723237912575/Blade+Incident+Response+and+Action+Plan+Overview+FINAL.pdf
Photo by Burton Balkind
09/08/2024
Nantucket Land Bank executive director Jesse Bell has resigned from her post to take a job with the Cohen & Cohen law firm. She was named executive director in 2021, and has worked for the Land Bank since 2008.
“I’ve decided the time is right for me to move on to the next chapter of my career,” Bell said in a statement. “I’m happy to announce that I’ll be joining Cohen and Cohen as a real estate and land use attorney at the end of August. Steven and Jen have been so welcoming, I look forward to working with them. I’m grateful for the community relationships I’ve built working at the Land Bank and excited to bring the extensive knowledge I’ve gained to private practice.”
09/08/2024
Bravo to the cast and crew of Dreamland Stage Company’s “Newsies”! Opening night and the Dreamland was full 🎭 🙌
08/08/2024
🚨 An "off-airport incident" has caused a partial power outage at the Nantucket Memorial Airport terminal.
TSA screening and airlines are operating on backup systems. The airport is advising travelers to expect delays, and to contact their airline for flight specific information.
"We are processing fuel orders via paper tickets. Please expect fueling delays and help us confirm and verify fuel orders. All travelers on scheduled airlines will need paper boarding passss until power is fully restored," the airport announced."
Update: The airport has restored power but more than 1,000 customers around the airport are still without electricity. A source told the Current the outage is due to an electric cable dig by an excavation company doing a water service connection on Macy Lane. An underground cable was cut by accident.
07/08/2024
Island resident Tyler Herrick was posted up at Nobadeer Beach on Monday attempting to enjoy a rare day off from his job as a bartender at Cisco Brewers at the end of the runway and immediately noticed there was a nasty rip current out in front of where he was sitting.
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Nantucket Fire Department dispatched to the area of Old South Road and Rupert’s Way after two bikers, one age 10 and one age 15, collided on the bike path. One biker was riding an e-bike, the other a regular bike. Two ambulances on scene. Police cruiser arrived first and the cop sprinted out of the vehicle over to the bike path.
Elmer Fudd makes an appearance on Nantucket’s Serengeti 😂Well played whoever did this 🫡
Myles Reis speaks out at the most recent Steamship Authority Board of Governors meeting.
WATCH: Myles Reis, owner of Reis Trucking, speaks out at the most recent Steamship Authority Board of Governors meeting held at the Nantucket Hotel and addresses the recent service reductions, cancellations and boat swap with the Vineyard. "This is the worst service we've ever had," Reis said.
The Main Street fountain has arrived home!
The Nantucket Fire Department has responded to 109 Main Street for a building fire. Upon arrival, NFD observed smoke coming from the door. The fire has been knocked down at this time. Continuing to dose the hot spots and are working on fanning out the home. Smell of smoke outside. National Grid arriving on scene to cut power to the home. NFD also on scene at 29 Center Street for an investigation for a possible gas leak. No injuries reported at either incident. NFD personnel also just completed a medical transport. Busy afternoon for the island’s public safety. Additional personnel that was off duty was called into the station to provide assistance.
Nantucket Golf Club Foundation executive director Tom Bresette takes his annual jumping photo with the Nantucket Scholar and Professional Workforce Finalists VERY seriously 🤣 Congrats to all!
The line this morning for the Hospital Thrift Shop, its 95th year!
The line this morning for the Hospital Thrift Shop, its 95th year!
Large brushfire on Milestone Road - Nantucket Fire Department is on scene and has begun knocking it down
Incredible moonrise over Cisco Beach tonight!
Behold! The Steamship’s new boat the M/V Barnstable preparing to launch at the Alabama Shipyard in Mobile 👀 Coming to the Nantucket route soon…
Behold! The Steamship’s new boat the M/V Barnstable preparing to launch at the Alabama Shipyard in Mobile 👀 Coming to the Nantucket route soon… Video courtesy of the Alabama Shipyard
Car just jumped the curb on Main Street, right into the old pharmacy (now Seaman & Schepps gallery). No injuries reported.
Car just jumped the curb on Main Street, right into the old pharmacy (now Seaman & Schepps gallery). No injuries reported.
Car fire in Quidnet this morning. Details to follow…
The Nantucket Fire Department rushed to the east end of the island Wednesday morning after reports of a car fire on Quidnet Road. They arrived to find a work van fully engulfed in flames. Crews were able to extinguish the blaze in front of a guesthouse of the property at 21 Quidnet Road. There were no injuries, fire chief Michael Cranson said. The resident of the guesthouse told Cranson that he started the work van, went back into the house to grab some coffee, and when he returned it was on fire.
Community Easter egg hunt at the Boys & Girls Club this morning. The sun came out and it was a great turnout! 🎥: @drone Nantucket
Community Easter egg hunt at the Boys & Girls Club this morning. The sun came out and it was a great turnout! 🎥: Drone Nantucket
The rebuild of the Veranda House in downtown Nantucket. The Rhode-Island based Procaccianti Companies, which owns the property, is targeting August or September for a grand-reopening of the hotel which burned to the ground on July 9, 2022.
Good morning from the rebuild of the Veranda House in downtown Nantucket. The Rhode-Island based Procaccianti Companies, which owns the property, is targeting August or September for a grand-reopening of the hotel which burned to the ground on July 9, 2022. 🎥: Kit Noble Photography
Scenes from Friday night’s soft opening of the new Casa Real restaurant and bar at 5 Macys Lane. The Mexican/Salvadoran-style restaurant where A.K. Diamonds and The Salt Box were once located opens to the public today, Saturday, March 9th, at 11:30am
Scenes from Friday night’s soft opening of the new Casa Real Restaurant & Bar at 5 Macys Lane. The Mexican/Salvadoran-style restaurant where A.K. Diamonds and The Salt Box were once located opens to the public today, Saturday, March 9th, at 11:30am. Salvador Aguilar and Mayra Escobar, the owners of the Salvadoreña Food & Market on Old South Road, purchased 5 Macys Lane for $3.2 million last March. “This has been one of my lifetime dreams,” Aguilar told the Current. The couple is originally from El Salvador, but have lived on the island for two decades. “We are very excited to have this opportunity and looking forward to this whole new adventure,” Escobar said.
NFD tackling a vehicle fire in front of the Nantucket Housing Authority office on Manta Drive where an F-150 went up in flames. More info to come but does not appear to be any injuries. 🙏
The Nantucket Fire Department tackled a vehicle fire in front of the Nantucket Housing Authority office on Manta Drive where an F-150 went up in flames. There did not appear to be any injuries as a result of the blaze around noon on Monday. Deputy fire chief Kevin Ramos was first on the scene and can be seen in the video above assessing the situation before an engine arrived. He also entered the office to ensure everyone was out. Police and fire remain on the scene around 12:30pm but the fire was quickly extinguished and did not extend to the nearby building.
Select Board Requests Delay To Start Of Airport Expansion Project
After hearing emotional testimony from neighbors of Nantucket Memorial Airport - including longtime island teacher Anne Phaneuf - about the potential impacts of the proposed ramp expansion project for private jets, the Select Board on Wednesday voted unanimously to request that the project be delayed until a joint meeting with the Airport Commission could be held. Full story: https://nantucketcurrent.com/news/select-board-requests-delay-to-start-of-airport-expansion-project
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