(Oct. 3, 2024) The idea of changing the way we govern ourselves, by changing the legislative body of the town from Town Meeting to a paid town council, deserves serious consideration. moreWe advocate for changing the way we govern ourselves
(Sept. 26, 2024) We have met the enemy in affordable housing and, like Pogo once said, he is us. That became clear at last week’s Special Town Meeting, when a request by Stephen Maury for some zoning changes and hook-ups to the sewer that wou… moreAttitude adjustment needed on attainable housing
(Sept. 26, 2024) The sun rose at 6:31 this morning and will set at 6:31 this evening. We have exactly 12 hours of daylight today. Autumn arrived over the weekend, both on the astronomical calendar and in spirit, with wind and rain lashing the… moreHere and There
(Sept. 19, 2024) It can sometimes be difficult to read the Town Meeting tea leaves, but it is pretty clear that we have reached what should be the end of our seemingly endless debate on short-term rentals. moreTime to move on from STR debate
(Sept. 12, 2024) Town Meeting voters on Tuesday will be faced with sorting out a new handful of articles about how best to control short-term vacation rentals. moreSTRs: Article 1 the best way forward
(Sept. 12, 2024) Nantucket has its share of celebrity visitors every summer and this year was no different. I think celebrities like our island not just because it’s beautiful, but because when they’re here, other people generally leave them … moreHere and There
(Sept. 12, 2024) It was a day just like today. The sky was the kind of high clear blue that signifies the beginning of autumn and the weather was sunny and cool in a way that puts a smile on your face. It is the perfect weather that somehow is stuck in my mind when I think about that day. moreRemembering 9-11
Solving the erosion problem on the Sconset Bluff ought to be a model for how to bring town and community together to deal with climate-driven sea-level rise and erosion in other parts of the island. moreA matter of trust
(Aug. 29, 2024) The sun rose at 6:03 this morning and will set at 7:19 p.m. tonight. The days are significantly shorter with only 13 hours and 15 minutes of daylight today. Some evenings are cool enough now they call for a sweater, and the honking sounds of Canada geese overhead remind us of… moreHere and There
(Aug. 15, 2024) A survey released last week indicated that 70 percent of respondents favor restrictions on short-term rentals and 70 percent believe short-term rentals have taken-long term housing away from islanders. moreShort-term rentals beyond the surveys
(July 25, 2024) We are all becoming much too familiar with that large group of so-called forever chemicals grouped together under the heading of PFAS. It is a class of man-made chemicals that do not break down entirely in the environment, exp… moreState needs to catch up on PFAS efforts
(July 18, 2024) It is a noble idea to think that we take care of our own, in this case the elderly, on our island. But when we are faced with spending $104 million to build a new nursing home, to replace Our Island Home, then we are forced to… moreOur Island Home: How much is too much?
A writer for this newspaper once sarcastically imagined a scenario where Main Street was made of some elastic substance that could be stretched during the summer to allow for more parking. The year was 1949. moreTime to get serious about paid parking
(July 3, 2024) The sun rose at 5:10 this morning and will set at 8:18 this evening. Tomorrow is the Fourth of July, so fireworks won’t start until it’s actually dark. That means 9 p.m. moreHere and There
(June 27, 2024) The sun rose at 5:07 this morning and will set at 8:19 this evening. The days are getting shorter. We have one less minute of daylight than we did last week. June is coming to an end, and the island faces the busiest week of t… moreHere and There
(June 27, 2024) Last week town counsel John Giorgio told the Board of Health that in his legal opinion it has no regulatory power in the debate over the airport’s expansion project. He may very well be correct. We are not suggesting otherwise. moreThe ethical thing to do
(June 20, 2024) The sun rose at 5:05 this morning and will set at 8:18 this evening. Today is the longest day of the year as we say hello to the first day of summer. moreHere and There
(June 13, 2024) This is the time of year when those of us whose job it is to sometimes comment on certain public affairs are asked to write one of those editorials that offer advice to students preparing to graduate from school life into life… moreAdvice to graduates
(June 13, 2024) The town is asking that you write your congressman and senators and encourage them to help ensure that Nantucket Sound does not fall under federal regulations restricting the speed of vessels the size of those used by both the… moreTime to act: Vessel speed restrictions could cripple our lifeline
(June 6, 2024) The lifeline to the island seems now to be on life support. When a captain calls in sick and the Steamship Authority has to cancel a day’s worth of trips because nobody can be found to pick up a little overtime, there is a problem. moreTime for accountability at the SSA
