Inquirer and Mirror

Before the ferry leaves, before the meetings end... if you want to be truly in the know — read the Inky. The Inquirer and Mirror is Nantucket’s newspaper, delivering the most accurate, up-to-date island news in our e-editions and on our app. Stay informed ⬇️ ack.net/eedition/

The Board of Health on Thursday decided not to deliberate a ban on artificial turf at Nantucket High School because it strayed too far from the published description on its agenda of what was to be discussed. Multiple Select Board members, including Tom Dixon, who also sits on the Board of Health, encouraged a halt to the conversation over concerns of possible open-meeting law violations. ack.net/news/board-of-…

Anyone in the market for a boat? The Steamship Authority is looking to sell its oldest vessel to the highest bidder soon. SSA bought the ship from the Coast Guard in 1997 for just $1 and has pegged the vessel's fair market value at $325,000.  Read more: ack.net/news/steamship…

After a wet winter, the state has finally eased Nantucket’s drought designation. Officials say recent snowfall helped improve conditions on the island, but the “Level 2” designation still comes with use restrictions. Follow along:
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William Sarnie and Edward Gillespie, two Nantucket men arrested on drug trafficking charges this year, were working together to transport cocaine to the island from Cape Cod, prosecutors alleged in Barnstable District Court Tuesday morning. The arrest of Sarnie and Gillespie were the result of a months-long investigation that included police and detectives from several towns, including Nantucket, and other off-island agencies. ack.net/crime-courts-f…

The proposed turf field at Nantucket High School crossed another hurdle this week when the Financial Committee voted unanimously to approve the $25 million project. Follow along with this contentious debate: ack.net/news/fincom-vo…

A major update in the Surfside Crossing legal battle. After more than a year of challenges over the proposed housing project, a state official has issued a proposed decision siding with the developer. What it means — and what comes next:
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Five Nantucket students were chosen to play in the Cape & Islands All-Star basketball game this Sunday! 🏀🏆 Congrats to Vallon Jeanty, Burke Lombardi, Marin Mooney, Gaven Smith and Ruby Steadman! Read more about these Whalers’ basketball careers: ack.net/sports/five-wh…

Moment of zen 😌 A bunch of vibrant purple crocuses blooming on Hooper Farm Road last spring. These bright-hued flowers have begun popping up all over the island just this week, signaling the seasonal shift from winter to spring.

Renters could move into “new downtown” by year’s end. Developer Chris Fiumara is already seeking takers for the fourteen one-bedroom units and one three-bedroom unit at the Sparks Ave. complex. Read more about how to secure one of the units: ack.net/news/renters-c…

Congratulations to all of our Cape & Islands League Winter Sports All-Stars! 🏀🏒🏊🏊‍♂️🏃🏃‍♀️ @sportsCCT @GlobeSchools @BGlobeSports @BostonHeraldHS @dcreedACK @InkySports

Geotubes installed to protect Nantucket’s shoreline are now nearing complete failure after recent storms and damage that SBPF has said was vandalism. Town officials say the erosion-control system is severely compromised. ack.net/news/geotubes-…

The preservation of Nantucket’s only nursing home hit another road block on Monday when the Financial Committee narrowly voted to not adopt the town’s proposal to borrow $119 million to build a new senior care facility. Those who voted against cited the high cost and increasing operating losses. The decision serves only as guidance for voters at this year's Town Meeting, where the final call will be made on Our Island Home’s future. ack.net/news/fincom-vo…

More than $300,000 has been pledged for a new pilot program aimed at expanding preschool and family support services on Nantucket. Here’s what the initiative could mean for island families. ack.net/happening_now/…

A Nantucket man has been sentenced to two years in federal prison for dealing cocaine and fentanyl. The man was one of four men arrested in November 2024 when FBI Gang Task Force agents raided a Hooper Farm Road residence and found more than 100 grams of cocaine and $25,000 cash inside. ack.net/news/nantucket…

Moment of Zen 😌 Under grey skies, a weathered fire hydrant hangs on to its place over the cliff's edge at Tom Nevers Beach

Should Nantucket install synthetic turf fields? The Board of Health is digging into the debate — weighing potential environmental risks, including PFAS, against the benefits for athletes and field use. ack.net/news/turf-wars…

As the blizzard moved through Nantucket, town crews and emergency responders were put to the test. A look at how the island responded — and what worked during one of the winter’s biggest storms. ack.net/news/blizzard-…

The Select Board has approved advisory hours and the addition of a "Bluff docent" to look after the walk. Supporters say it could help manage visitors and protect the historic Sconset path — while concerns remain about how it would work in practice. ack.net/news/select-bo…

An islander won $2 million off a lottery ticket bought from Old South Diner. Yancy Contreras Menjivar is the first $2 million grand prize winner in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s new game “$2,000,000 Stacked.” ack.net/news/islander-…

The owner of Ezia Athletic Club is looking to redevelop the tenth-of-an-acre lot. Plans proposed this week show a new two-story mixed-use structure in the space currently occupied by Dr. Raymond "Rocco" Monto's orthopedic clinic. ack.net/business/ezia-…