Nantucket Home Magazine, Vol. 16, Issue 2, Early Summer 2024

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Welcome...

On behalf of the Execu琀ve Board of NAREB, welcome to Nantucket!

There are many sources of informa琀on about real estate on Nantucket and we are pleased to offer this consolidated guide that addresses the most common ques琀ons asked by buyers.

About the Nantucket Associa琀on of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB)

NAREB was founded in the mid 1980’s by the few principal brokers opera琀ng on Nantucket at that 琀me. They felt that the island community would be be琀er served by having an organiza琀on of real estate professionals who worked in a coopera琀ve manner, had consistent standards and shared informa琀on.

Founding members included local real estate legends Grace Coffin, Marjorie Colley, Hammie Heard, Ann Killen and H. Flint Ranney. In the early years, before the advent of computers and the internet, the organiza琀on had fewer than a dozen members and no mul琀ple lis琀ng service. Mee琀ngs were held in the back room at the historic Jared Coffin House and lis琀ngs were simply adver琀sed in the local newspapers. Today, there are more than 50 NAREB member firms comprised of brokers, sales associates and associate appraisers.

In addi琀on to engaging LINK Nantucket, our own mul琀ple lis琀ng service, NAREB produces a high­quality color publica琀on called Nantucket Home Magazine, oversees professional standards and offers con琀nuing educa琀on for our members, volunteers in the community and supports many of Nantucket’s non­profit organiza琀ons. The majority of NAREB members live and work on Nantucket year­round and serve the community in many ways, including giving of their 琀me to commi琀ee and volunteer work. Our members are professional, informed and are the consummate resource for informa琀on on everything related to Nantucket. We encourage all to respect our local tradi琀ons and rules and regula琀ons. A昀er all, we truly are in the same boat here!

We hope that you are as happy as we are to be on Nantucket. One of the quali琀es that makes our island unique is the apprecia琀on we have for the natural and historic environment, as well as our keen sense of community. As NAREB members, we pride ourselves on our experience, local knowledge and ability to navigate smoothly in this very special market. Please reach out to a NAREB member office and take the first step towards a great real estate experience!

Debbie Dilworth, NAREB President 2024

NAREB 2024 Execu琀ve Board

President

Vice­President

Treasurer

Secretary

Past President

At­Large Member

At­Large Member

Debbie Dilworth

Brian Sullivan

Susan Shepherd

Kate Sayle

Penny Dey

Robert Sarkisian

Lisa Winn

To contact NAREB: editor@nareb­online.com www.nareb­online.com

ACK Dis琀nc琀ve Proper琀es

Fernando Colon­Osorio

508­325­4432 PO Box 254 Nantucket, MA 02554 ackdp.com

Advisors Living

Merit McIntyre 617­375­7900 136 Newbury St Boston, MA 02116 advisorsliving.com

Atlan琀c East Nantucket Real Estate

Penny Dey

508­228­7707 82 Easton St Nantucket, MA 02554 nantucketrealestate.com

Bamber Real Estate

Ronnie Bamber

508­228­1416 Nantucket, MA 02554 bamberrealestate.com

Bantry Way Brokerage

Andrew Lane 617­997­9041 587 E Broadway Boston, MA 02127 bantryway.com

Bass Point Realty

Michael Glowacki 508­228­6515 85 Pleasant St Nantucket, MA 02554 basspointrealty.com

Berkshire Hathaway/ Island Proper琀es Michael O'Mara

Robert Sarkisian

508­228­6999 35A Old South Rd Nantucket, MA 02554 islandproper琀esre.com

Boyce Realty

David and Dana Boyce 508­257­6962 PO Box 453 Siasconset, MA 02564

The Carroll Company

Cliff Carroll

508­771­2000

135 Minton Lane W Barnstable, MA 02668 cliffcarrollhomes.com

Cha琀ield­Taylor RE

Moncure Cha琀ield­Taylor

508­228­5828 PO Box 1881 Nantucket, MA 02554

Chris琀e's Interna琀onal RE

Atlan琀c Brokerage

Doug Gra琀an 508­228­6000 7 Bayberry Court Nantucket, MA 02554 cireab.com

Coastal Point Proper琀es

Sofia Noom

508­901­3257

100 Independence Dr Hyannis, MA 02554 coastalpointproper琀es.com

Coldwell Banker Realty

Pauline Benne琀 617­378­2217

826 Boylston St Chestnut Hill, MA 02467 coldwellbankerhomes.com

Compass Real Estate of MA

Meg Andrews 617­206­3333 126 Newbury St, 2nd Floor Boston, MA 02116 compass.com

Congdon & Coleman RE

Stephen Maury

508­325­5000

57 Main St, PO Box 1199 Nantucket, MA 02554 congdonandcolemanrealestate.com

Craigville Realty

Mar琀n Traywick

508­775­3174

648 Craigville Beach Rd W Hyannisport, MA 02672 craigvillerealty.com

Denby Real Estate

Kate Ranney Sayle

508­228­2522 PO Box 901 Nantucket, MA 02554 denby.com

Dilworth Real Estate Nantucket

Debbie Dilworth

508­221­2956 PO Box 2163 Nantucket, MA 02564 dilworthrealestatenantucket.com

Douglas Elliman of MA LLC

Kevin Ahearn 617­227­6070

20 Park Plaza, Suite 820 Boston, MA 02116

douglaselliman.com

Engel & Volkers

Valerie Post 617­936­41944

6 Gloucester St Boston, MA 02115 evusa.com

Fisher Real Estate

Brian Sullivan

508­228­4407 21 Main Street Nantucket, MA 02554 fishernantucket.com

Great Point Proper琀es

Edward Sanford

Bill Liddle

Greg McKechnie

508­228­2266

1 North Beach St Nantucket, MA 02554 greatpointproper琀es.com

Grey Lady Proper琀es

James Cooper

508­228­8284 PO Box 2668 Nantucket, MA 02584 jimcooperack@gmail.com

The Hanley Garre琀e

Group LLC

Jay Hanley

508­228­5543 12 Amelia Dr Nantucket, MA 02554 hanleydevelopment.com

Jordan Real Estate

David Callahan

508­228­4449

8 Federal St Nantucket, MA 02554 jordanre.com

J. Pepper Frazier Co

J. Pepper Frazier, II

Dalton T. Frazier

508­228­3202

19 Centre Street Nantucket, MA 02554 jpfco.com

Keller Williams

David McCarthy 1340 Centre Street, #202

Newton, MA 02459 617­969­9000 kwchestnuthill.com

Land Vest Nantucket

Joanna Dresser 617­584­6855

37 Old South Rd #5 Nantucket, MA 02554

Lee Real Estate

Jeff Lee 508­325­5800 10 S Beach St Nantucket, MA 02554 leerealestate.com

Maury People/Sothebys

Interna琀onal Real Estate

Gary Winn 508­228­1881 37 Main Street Nantucket, MA 02554 maurypeople.com

Mo琀 and Chace/Sotheby's Interna琀onl Real Estate

Joshua Cullion 401­314­3000 100 Exchange St Commercial Unit D Providence, RI 02903 mo琀andchace.com

Nantucket Rentals & Sales

Niki Picinich 917­414­4979 31 Autopscot Circle Nantucket, MA 02554

Northeast Advisors, Inc.

Evan Dean 508­635­8380 Zero Main St, 2nd Floor Nantucket, MA 02554 northeast­advisors.com

Osprey Real Estate

Brian Schereschewsky 31 Quaise Rd Nantucket, MA 02554

Re/Max Signature

Proper琀es

Marilyn Green

508­509­4775

205 Turnpike Rd, Southborough, MA 01772

Shepherd Real Estate

Susan Shepherd 508­228­5668

Zero Main Street Nantucket, MA 02554 nantucket­re.com

Tea Rose Realty

Tom Miner tearoserealty@msn.com

Territory Real Estate

Terry Sanford 617­216­3870 867 Boylston St, Suite 400 Boston, MA 02116

Today Real Estate

Todd Machnik

508­568­8130 1533 Falmouth Rd Centerville MA, 02632 todayrealestate.com

Vaughan Machado

Real Estate

Vaughan Machado 508­228­5062 5 Sesapana Rd Nantucket, MA 02554

Welch & Associates Inc.

Stephen Welch 7 Nashaquisset Ln Nantucket, MA 02554 welch­associates.com

Westbrook Real Estate

Robert & Daryl Westbrook

508­257­6206 PO Box 262 Siasconset, MA 02564 westbrookrealestate.com

William Raveis Real Estate

Chris Raveis

508­228­9117 17 Main St Nantucket, MA 02554 raveis.com

The Zillow Group

Qadra Evans

206­516­2255

1301 2nd Ave, Floor 31 Sea琀le, WA 98101 zillowgroup.com

Sales: Corinne Giffin nantucketrealestatebook@gmail.com 508.228.9165

Editorial: Suzanne Daub nantucketrealestatebook@gmail.com

Design: Sarah Morneau

Cover photo by Bob Lyons

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For inquiries about our publishing schedule and details on advertising, email Corinne at nantucketrealestatebook@gmail.com. To tell us what you might like to see in Nantucket Home, please email to Suzanne Daub at nantucketrealestatebook@gmail.com.

A BELOVED NANTUCKET LANDMARK

by Suzanne Daub

Along the Washington Street side of the building at 16 Main (the current location of the island’s Ralph Lauren store) is one of downtown Nantucket’s most popular spots to be photographed: the Compass Rose Mural.

Many visitors stop to read the various locations and remark on their distances from Nantucket. They wonder how the cities and islands were chosen for the mural. And a few astute observers smile when the find the misspelling.

The compass rose has appeared on nautical charts and maps since the 1300s. The term "rose" comes from the figure's compass points resembling the petals of the flower. Originally, it was used to indicate the directions of the winds (then known as a “wind rose”). It evolved to show cardinal directions: the main compass points of north, south, east, and west. Beyond its practical applications, the compass rose has taken on symbolic meanings in various cultures. It represents guidance, exploration, and the spirit of adventure. It’s often used decoratively in art, jewelry, apparel, and tattoos.

Nantucket’s Compass Rose was designed by photographer and entrepreneur H. Marshall Gardiner, who, in the 1930s, commissioned Walter Ayers (which explains the intentional misspelling) to paint the mural on the side of his gi ft shop named Gardiner’s Corner.

H. Marshall Gardiner arrived on Nantucket in 1910. He is widely known for his depictions of our community, the island’s natural beauty, and life on Nantucket and for his use of the gelatin dry plate method of photography, quite modern for his time. His hand­colored postcards and photographs are widely collected: one of his most recognized images is of the Rainbow Fleet rounding Brant Point. Gardiner first opened his

photography and gift business on Federal Street and later moved it to 16 Main Street.

He designed the mural in 1936, based on the compass rose used by mariners and navigators, and he included on it destinations of personal significance, such as Mackinac Island, Bermuda, and Daytona Beach. According to some reports, other locations on the mural were inspired by chats Gardiner had with George Grant about his voyages in the Pacific. Grant’s mother, Nancy, was among the few Nantucket women who accompanied their husbands on whaling trips, and George was born in a port in the Pacific. He worked on Nantucket whaleships from a young age, and when he returned to our island, George Grant went on to become one of the first curators at the Nantucket Whaling Museum.

The compass rose portion of the mural originally, and now again, commemmorates Gardiner’s shop. From the late 1960s through 2003—the years that Nantucket Looms occupied 16 Main Street—a wooden compass rose sign commemorating the Looms was placed in the center, over Gardiner’s Corner. That sign still hangs in the current location of The Looms, at 51 Main Street.

In the fall of 2006, Ralph Lauren partnered with the Nantucket Historical Association to restore the Compass Rose Mural on the side of their building. And in 2007, the shop introduced a line of “wearable souvenirs” in honor of the beloved landmark: Ralph Lauren donates the proceeds of these sales to the Nantucket Historical Association.

The Nantucket Compass Rose Mural is again in need of a touch­up, and representatives tell us they are working to accomplish that.

photo by Suzanne Daub

Natural Protections for Your Nantucket Garden

by Meg Glidden

It all began in perfect harmony: Adam and Eve tending a beautiful garden, communing with God. But with humans and Nature now out of sync, our gardens are no longer sanctuaries of delight. Bugs, birds, and blights are in competition with us for the plants we so lovingly tend. And the island’s deer— whatever we love the most, they love too. With more than half the island in conservation, one would think they had plenty to eat. But no, the deer still come down my driveway in the morning, testing the garden fence to see if it has weakened yet.

Our largest pests are best controlled by strong 8­foot high fencing. An adult deer can easily jump 7 feet or higher and can squeeze through small gaps in vertical or horizontal slatted fences. While short fences (4 feet high) may be effective at discouraging deer in very small areas or around individual trees or shrubs, a “deer proof” fence would need to be considerably taller. I’ve gotten away with 6­foot fencing and a line of wire at the 8­foot height.

The key is to install solid posts that the deer can’t knock over. They’ll try. They’ll also try to push their noses under any gaps they find, so make sure your fencing is tight. I have spent more than one anxious morning trying to get a trapped deer out of my garden enclosure. They were terrified, running around the perimeter again and again, unable to see the gate. My attempts to keep my garden safe are not meant to hurt the deer, just to keep them out.

It’s relatively easy to protect your garden from birds, unless you have chickens. Wild birds, crows for example, who love to pull up your baby peas and beans one sprout at a time, can be controlled by netting over whatever you don’t want them to eat. Make sure your netting is secured to the ground, as sparrows will duck under it if they can. They’ll quite happily eat all your blueberries, then tweet piteously until you set

them free.

Chickens require sturdy 6­foot wire fencing stapled to the ground. I’ve tried 4­foot fencing, but then I have to clip their flight feathers so they won’t fly over. I do highly recommend keeping at least a few chickens to enhance your garden: their manure makes fantastic fertilizer. All winter, I dump the shavings from the bi­weekly henhouse cleaning directly onto my garden beds. It’s rotted in by spring and ready for planting and mulch. Another benefit of keeping chickens is fresh eggs for breakfast!

Insects may be the most challenging pests to control without using harsh chemicals. Vigilance is the price of vegetables. Getting out into the garden every morning and checking under leaves to find and destroy egg masses will save you the dismay of discovering your potato plants covered with Colorado potato beetle. Early discovery of a tomato hornworm can save an entire plant.

The unpleasant chore of digging out squash vine borers can be avoided by burying the vine’s stems as they grow or by spraying with bacillus thuringes (Bt). Bt can be used in organic gardening and is safe for humans and pollinators. It is the most widely used environmentally compatible biopesticide worldwide. But if you do have to dig out those fat little grubs, at least the plant will have roots further up to sustain its growth. Changing what you plant is another alternative: butternut squash is resistant to vine borers.

Fungi and various blights can be a problem in Nantucket gardens due to the poor quality of our soil and the fog of our Grey Lady days. I love the fog: so mystical, so romantic, so perfect for spreading fungi. Trimming back surrounding brush and trees helps by exposing your garden to as much full sun as possible. Watering early in the morning gives the sun time to dry continued on page 11

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ff your plants. I’ve tried drip irrigation, but the water drains quickly down into the sand: good for carrots and beets, not so good for cucumbers and peppers. Trimmming o ff bottom leaves as your plants grow can prevent fungi from jumping up from the soil. Wide spacing and open forms can also help, but my roses still get black spot. A weekly spray of 2 tablespoons of baking soda with 1 tablespoon of dish soap in a gallon of water keeps the black spot to a minimum. I don’t mind the extra effort for my glorious Peace rose.

Slugs also thrive in our damp weather. To keep these pests off your plants, sprinkle a thin layers of crushed eggshells or coffee grounds (or a combination) between your rows or around the base of each plant. These mollusks don’t like the rough textures. Or try beer traps: rinse out a small container and fill it with 2 to 3 inches of beer. Place these traps in areas of your garden most bothered by slugs—they’ll crawl in for a sip and drown.

Any effort to live in harmony with our island ecosystem is best practice in my book. Why not let the birds have some grapes from the arbor? There are plenty enough to make grape juice and jam to get through the winter. And buying seed is the least expensive part of growing vegetables and flowers, so buy extra, plant extra. Allow for losses, and enjoy whatever fruit your labor produces. The birds sing and eat the bugs for you. A bit of clover planted in the lawn will keep the bunnies happy. As long as the garden is maintained organically, garter snakes will help take care of your mouse problem. With attentive care and a tolerance for sharing with creatures beside ourselves, perhaps we can get a taste of the ancient garden we lost.

Nantucket Summer Event Highlights

Here are some of our favorite and regularly scheduled summer events. For a calendar of events updated daily, visit The Insider’s Guide to Nantucket: Nantucket.net.

2024 Festival Season

Plein Air Nantucket: June 11 to 16

Open to all outdoor painters, this outdoor painting festival features artists in the landscape. Fresh artworks hang on the “Wet Walls’ in the AAN Big Gallery downtown at 12 Straight Wharf starting June 11. The annual Plein Air Festival Paint Out Day will be held at the UMass Field Station and at the Shipwreck Museum on June 12 from 10 am onward. Quick Paint Day will be held on June 13. Closing reception on June 16 at 5pm in Big Gallery, upstairs at 12 Straight Wharf.

Nantucketarts.org

Nantucket Book Festival: June 13 to 16

Talks, panel discussions, book signings, an author tent, gatherings, and festivities celebrate authors, readers, & books. Most events are free of charge, with a ticketed Author Dinner on June 14 in the White Elephant Brant Point Grill. Saturday evening celebration and awards with Kwame Alexander and Safiya Sinclair on June 15 in the Dreamland Theatre.

NantucketBookFestival.org

Nantucket Film Festival: June 19 to 24

Preview screenings, Special Talks, Signature Programs, Morning Coffee with..., Late Night Storytelling, Screenwriters Tribute, & more alongside screenwriters, directors, actors. The 2024 Festival features a special session of “In Their Shoes” with awardwinning documentarian Ken Burns. NantucketFilmFestival.org

Nantucket Dance Festival: July 9 to 14

Featuring a mix of genres including ballet, tap, and street dance, the festival offers different expressions of the art form, providing the audience with insight into the different ways emotions can be expressed through movement. NantucketDanceFestival.org

Nantucket Comedy Festival: July 11 to 13

This annual summer event brings top comedic talent to Nantucket to benefit Stand Up & Learn program for island kids. The 2024 festival includes an Opening Night Kickoff “Ladies of Laughter,” a Kids’ Night, Friday Night Comedy All­Stars, and the Comedy SmACKdown: NYC vs. Boston Comics. NantucketComedy.com

Weekend at the Atheneum: July 18 to 20

This annual summer fundraiser for Nantucket’s public library will honor outstanding thought leaders, musicians, and authors, featuring award­winning journalist Kara Swisher in conversation with Bill Cohan, and Grammy award­winner Shawn Colvin. Tickets and sponsorships available at NantucketAtheneum.org

Nantucket Garden Festival: July 23 to 25

This festival highlights the unique and beautiful garden ecosystems on Nantucket and focuses on the importance of sustain­

ability, conservation, and gardening ethics for the long­term health of the island. Lectures and workshops, garden tours, and children’s activities. This year, an evening gathering will feature Todd Forrest of New York Botanical Garden. AckGardenFestival.org

Independence Day Celebrations

July 4 starting early morning downtown

At press time, details are still being finalized. Typically, Independence Day on Nantucket begins with an early morning Firecracker 5k Run organized by Nantucket Health Club. Downtown activities usually include a morning reading of the Declaration of Independence, the famous water contest between the Town of Nantucket Fire Department vs the Boynton Lane Reserves at high noon. At Children’s Beach, from 10:30 to 12 noon, the Town will organize live music, face painting for children, a decorated bike parade. At 5 pm at the beach, children can join in 3legged races, wheelbarrow races, potato sack races, and a tug­o­war. Details for the daytime events will be finalized by mid­June. Check the calendar on Nantucket.net for up­to­date listings.

July 4 at 9 pm

End the day at Jetties Beach with a fireworks display on Nantucket. Fireworks will be shot from a barge just offshore and will last about 25­27 minutes. Starting at 6 pm, vans and buses will depart from in front of the Whaling Museum on Broad Street every 10­15 minutes and will return from Jetties Beach after the fireworks till 10:30 pm.

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photo by Suzanne Daub

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$4,895,000

$8,395,000

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7A NEW LANE

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4A MARBLE WAY

$2,280,000

Shawkemo

1 SHAWKEMO HILLS LANE

Listed with Quinn Veysey

Ensconced by nearly 500 acres of conservation land, this 1.25-acre property is not only private but incredibly serene. The beautifully manicured grounds are dotted by mature Black Oak trees and enjoys the sounds of south shore waves echoing in the distance. The main house offers three floors of finished space, including two living areas and three private en suite bedrooms. Across the expansive front lawn, a two-story guest cottage offers room for family and guests. Enjoy this property as-is or take advantage of the additional ground coverage and lot size to expand the dwellings or add a pool. Offered fully furnished, this property is ready for summer 2024 enjoyment!

Set on nearly two acres in the Cliff area, this newly constructed estate property offers the ideal blend of open and private spaces with panoramic views of Nantucket Sound. Designed by Workshop / APD and flawlessly executed by CMC Construction, the six-bedroom main house, one bedroom guest cottage and 50-foot pool and spa were superbly designed and constructed. Its setting affords a great vantage point to the activity of Nantucket Sound, proximity to 200+ acres of conservation land to the south, and quick access to north shore beaches. Offered fully furnished, 218 Cliff Road is the ideal luxury and turnkey property.

Event Highlights

Live Music

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Sunday Evening Concerts at the Beach...

The Town of Nantucket presents outdoor concerts at the bandstand on Children’s Beach from mid­June through mid­August:

June 23 ­ Rebecca Chapa

June 30 ­ NCMC Jazz Band

July 7 ­ Earth Got the Blues

July 14 ­ Susan J. Berman and Ray K. Saunders

July 21 ­ Janie Hobson Dupont Quartet and...

Live music outdoors at Cisco Brewery

5 Bartlett Farm Road • CiscoBrewers.com

Most afternoons from 4 to 7 pm (Sundays from 3 to 6 pm). Nantucket’s famous winery­brewery­distillery is also one of the island’s favorite spots for live music year­round. Every day of the week they feature live bands, some local, some regional, all offering great music for dancing or for listening while you relax with friends. Check out ciscobrewers.com for schedule.

Local live music and DJs on weekends in The Rose & Crown 23 S. Water Street • TheRoseandCrown.com

Local live music weekends in The Brotherhood 23 Broad Street • BrotherhoodNantucket.com

Local, regional, and national acts on stage in The Gaslight. 3 N. Union Street • GaslightNantucket.com

Ticketed shows and shows with cover charge at the door.

Theatres Present: Drama, Musicals, Comedy, & Concerts

Theatre Workshop of Nantucket theatrenantucket.org

Community theatre that is dedicated to enriching, educating, and challenging artists and audiences of all ages. TWN produces a variety of theatrical works that reflect the highest artistic standards.

June 5­22: Sense & Sensibility

A playful new adaptation of Jane Austen’s novel

July 10 to August 24: Clue

A hilarious farce­meets­murder mystery based on the iconic 1985 Paramount movie, which was inspired by the classic Hasbro board game.

July 27 to August 15: tick, tick...BOOM!

The story of composer Jonathan Larson and the sacrifices that he made to achieve his big break in theatre..

On the Isle ontheisle.org

A community theatre group carrying on the legacy of the ‘Sconset Actors Colony by producing plays, musical theatre, children’s performances using local talent.

July 26, 27, & 28 in ‘Sconset Casino: The Threepenny Opera “an opera for beggars.”

Dreamland Stage Company

dsc.nantucketdreamland.org

Dreamland Stage Company offers theatre camps for kids and for youth, as well as thought­provoking productions drawn from both new and classic works appropriate for children and their families. Performance on July 18­21: Mean Girls, Jr.

Enjoy Island Art and Design...

Artists Association Exhibits and Events

Cecelia Joyce & Seward Johnson Gallery, 19 Washington Street, Big Gallery, upstairs at 12 Straight Wharf, Visual Arts Center on Amelia Drive, and online at nantucketarts.org

June 21 to July 8: Master Strokes: A Juried Show in Big Gallery Opening reception 5 to 7 pm on June 20

June 21 to July 15: Summer Small Works gallery exhibition

June 26: Salon Series: Sailors Valentine & Nantucket BasketTour

July 6: Annual AAN Sidewalk Art Show #1

July 12 to 29: Blue Skylines gallery exhibition Opening reception 5 to 7 pm on July 19

July 13: Annual Artists Association Gala

July 19 to Aug. 12: Moors to Moorings gallery exhibition

July 19 to Sept.9: Champion Showcase #4 in the VAC

July 24: Salon Series: Gemstones at the Gallery with Susan Lister Locke

July 15­18: Nantucket by Design

A celebration of the art of design and the spirit of Nantucket, weaving together the threads of creativity, culture, and craftsmanship in a way that honors this remarkable island’s heritage. Panel discussions, dinners, and gatherings. Theme for 2024 is Craftsmanship, and the keynote speaker is Ken Fulk. This is a fundraiser for the NHA. NHA.org

Nantucket Island School of Design & the Arts 23 Wauwinet Road • nisda.org

July 10 at 7 pm: Lecture by Ceramist Piero Fenci

July 17 at 7 pm: Dancer Kenneth Shirley in conversation with Donick Cary

July 20: Performance by The Indigenous Dancers

July 24 at 7 pm: Lecture by Painter Spencer Verney

July 31 at 7 pm: Lecture by Sculptor Michael Frassinelli

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photo by Kit Noble Photography

... Maritime Fun ...

Boat Charters aboard:

The Endeavor endeavorsailing.com • 508­228­5585

Captain James Genthner offers daily sailing cruises around the waters of Nantucket aboard a Friendship Sloop. Sunset cruises every evening in­season.

Nantucket by Water nantucketbywater.com • 508­228­7037

Fishing Trip for Kids, Sunset Cruises, Harbor Tours, Ice Cream Cruises, Cocktail Cruises, Oyster Farm Cruise, and Sip & Fish.

The Lynx tallshiplynx.com • 978­479­2197

Re­live history aboard an 1812 privateer: hoist the sails, steer the ship, fire the main battery of six­pounder carronades aboard a traditional, square topsail schooner. mid­June through early September.

The Blue Peter thebluepeteryacht.com

Make your sailing dreams come true with a magical few hours aboard our beautiful 65’ Classic Yacht to make memories that last a lifetime. Bring family, friends, even a proposal, wedding party or fashion shoot.

... and Island History

Nantucket Historical Association Museums & Historic Sites nha.org

NHA historic properties include the Nantucket Whaling Museum, the Hadwen House, the Oldest House, Greater Light, the Old Mill and more. A walk through the Whaling Museum downtown at 13 Broad Street is a walk through Nantucket history. The 2024 featured exhibition in the Whaling Museum is “Tony Sarg: Genius at Play.” Containing more than 200 artifacts from the NHA collection, this exhibition and associated exhibits and events explore the life, art, and adventures of Tony Sarg (18801942), an internationally known illustrator, puppeteer, and entrepreneur who summered on Nantucket.

Walk the Old Historic District with a Nantucket Historical Association guide. Tours are 1­hour long and depart morning and afternoon from the Whaling Museum lobby, rain or shine. Schedule and tickets at nha.org

“A Walk Down Main Street” with Nantucket Preservation Trust provides an overview of Nantucket in its heyday, focusing on Main Street between the Pacific National Bank and the Civil War Monument. Learn about the street’s development and the area’s early residents and architectural styles. “Sconset Tour” is a walk through this unique fishing settlement on the eastern edge of the island. Tickets for both tours are available at NantucketPreservation.org

24 FAIR STREET | TOWN | 4 BED | 2.5 BA | $4,300,000

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ONE BLOCK FROM MAIN STREET. A unique o昀ering, this carefully restored, and historically intact home is located on one of the most sought-after streets in Nantucket's core historic downtown. Complete with every feature and amenity one could wish for in a Nantucket antique, the home has eight wood-burning 昀replaces, original builtins, wide pine 昀oors and exposed wood beams. Combined with modern mechanical systems, charming outdoor space, dedicated parking and roof-walk water views, this property is a dream come true. Scan to learn more.

Robert Young Broker Associate 508.325.1571

Robert.Young@raveis.com

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$14,995,000 | John Arena

5 Weetamo Road | Land 1.04 Acres

$5,900,000 | Susan Jemison

$4,300,000 | Robert Young Pocomo

Tom Nevers

Flintlock Road | 4 BR 1.5 BA

$2,595,000 | Lisa Matheson & Kenny Hilbig

Pleasant Street | 2 BR 2.5 BA

$2,095,000 | Melanie Gowen

Dionis | 5 Huckleberry Lane

Howarth

Set on two acres amidst protected land in the highly sought-after Dionis area and steps from Dionis Beach, this estate property offers spectacular panoramic views of the Nantucket Sound.

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Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum

158 Polpis Road • EganMaritime.org

Learn about the seafaring history of Nantucket. The 2024 featured exhibitions are Risk, Rescue, & Recognition: Nantucket's Heroes of the Sea and The US Coast Guard and its Nantucket Missions. Tour the museum, see Folger’s Marsh, enjoy a scenic outdoor picnic.

Meet Nantucket’s Natural World

Nantucket Walkabout Guided Wilderness Hikes

WalkNantucket.com

Offering natural history walks on Nantucket's protected lands. Hikes inform on how, geologically, the island was created by the last glacier, how Nantucket got its unique collection of plants and wildlife, conservation efforts, and what the future may hold for Nantucket.

Nantucket Conservation Foundation nantucketconservation.org

NCF preserves Nantucket’s character by permanently conserving, maintaining, and managing natural areas and habitats. They offer guided walks, mornings for members, guided bike tours, outdoor yoga, and plein air workshops with AAN.

Maria Mitchell Association mariamitchell.org for summer schedule

With its Aquarium, Historic Mitchell House, Vestal Street Observatory, and the Loines Observatory, Maria Mitchell Association offers small tours & programs to quench everyone’s thirst for science and nature.

Adventures in Nature Story Hour

Beach Biology Field Trips

Owl Prowl

Ravenous Reptiles Marine Ecology Trip

“Look Up” at Loines Observatory

Coskata­Coatue Wildlife Refuge thetrustees.org/place/coskata­coatue­wildlife­refuge

This wild, remote barrier beach has rolling maritime dunes that cover more than 200 acres. The Cedars, a red cedar savannah & woodland, is the largest of its kind in New England. Coskata Woods is a mature maritime oak forest with gnarled, wind­

blown trees. Gray & harbor seals feed in the Great Point riptide & use nearby beach as a haul­out. Permits are required to drive in the refuge. Certain times of year restrictions on driving are in place due to wildlife.

Linda Loring Nature Foundation llnf.org for summer schedule

LLNF is dedicated to being stewards of the property and fostering learning that promotes environmental literacy. Walking trails, field trips, environmental education programs, and collaborative activities with partner organizations.

June & July 2024 Galas & Benefits

June 14 from 7:30 to 10 pm: Author Dinner nantucketbookfestival.org

Enjoy a buffet dinner overlooking the harbor while chatting with your favorite authors. The dinner, presented by The White Elephant, is the perfect ending to a day filled with inspiring author conversations. Benefit for Nantucket Book Foundation

June 27: Blooming Bids for Fairwinds fairwindscenter.org

An online auction and in­person party with live music, small bites, festive drinks, auction items, and updates on how we can work together to improve mental health on Nantucket.

Tickets $75.

July 9 at 5 pm: 6 pm: Cabinet of Curiosities nantucketdancefestival.org

An evening of rhythm and dance to benefit the Nantucket Dance Theatre.

July 11 at 5 pm: An Evening with Katie Koestner asafeplacenantucket.org

Join A Safe Place for cocktails & hors d’oeuvres and to hear Katie Koestner speak on her experiences in working to end sexual violence and to raise awareness about date rape. Proceeds benefit A Safe Place

July 12 at 6:30 pm: Friends Fete nantucketlandwater.org

Celebrate the inspiring beauty of Nantucket’s preserved and open spaces with a fun night of music, dancing, delicious food & drinks for a great cause. Proceeds benefit Nantucket Land & Water Council and Almanack Arts Colony.

July 13 at 5:30 pm: AAN Art Auction & Gala nantucketarts.org

Cocktails, dinner, and an art auction in the Great Harbor Yacht Club. This year AAN will be honoring Anne Marie Bratton, a photo­real artist who works in oil, graphite, and watercolors.

July 24 from 5:30 to 10 pm: Farm Fresh Feast sustainable­nantucket.org

Join Sustainable Nantucket at Mount Vernon Farm for their biggest fundraiser of the year and a magical night of dinner and dancing under the moonlit sky. The NantucketGrownTM menu will be sourced from island farms and catered by Nantucket Catering Company. Tickets $150.

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July 25: The Stargazer Gala mariamitchell.org

Dine and dance under the stars that have guided explorers. Watch the changing colors of the night sky as the sun sets, dance to the rhythm of a Jimmy Buffett tribute band, enjoy food by Island Kitchen, have fun with personalized poems by Typewriter Rodeo, and more!

Benefit for the Maria Mitchell Association.

July 27 at 5:30 to 8 pm: Dragonfly on Nantucket dragonflynantucket.org

This annual fundraiser was created to inspire change in treatment of mental illness. Open bar, hors d’oeuvres, music, and silent & live auctions. Proceeds benefit Fairwinds Nantucket’s Counseling Center and NAMI CC&I on Nantucket.

July 27: Swim Across America Nantucket swimacrossamerica.org

Since 2012, this Nantucket Open Water Swim event on Nantucket has raised more than $4 million for Mass General Cancer Center, Nantucket Cottage Hospital, and Palliative and Supportive Care of Nantucket. The event includes a Kids Splash, .25Mile, . 5­Mile, 1­Mile, 2x2 Mile Relay, 4­Mile, and a virtual SSA My Way.

July 28: DreamBig nantucketdreamland.org

Join the Dreamland for this annual event featuring food, fun, cocktails, music, dancing, and special surprises. DreamBig 2024 theme is Endless Summer, and the DreamBig Honoree is Elin Hilderbrand. This event will include presentation of The Fred Rogers Good Neighbor Award to honor an individual on Nantucket who has made significant contributions to our community with time, actions, talents, and dedication. Proceeds help the Dreamland continue its mission.

July 31 at 6:30 pm: Oh What a Night... theatrenantucket.org

See the Broadway talents of The Midtown Men, stars from the sriginal Broadway cast of Jersey Boys, in one exceptional performance. Performing tunes of the Four Seasons and from the international hit show Jersey Boys, this sensational evening will take place at the ‘Sconset Casino, the birthplace of theatre on Nantucket. Proceeds bene t Theatre Workshop of Nantucket.

This stunning 3-bedroom home on Creek Lane in Fishers Landing boasts a prime location, just moments from Warrens Landing Beach. Income-producing lower-level apartment. This home is a true gem. Don’t miss the opportunity to make it yours! Fishers Landing - 26 Creek Lane | $2,995,000

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4 WINDSOR ROAD, SCONSET - $7,295,000

Where privacy and elegance collide. This luxurious 6 bedroom, 5.5 bathroom home property boasts high-end features and finishes throughout and is situated on over one acre of land. Step outside to your own private oasis, complete with a refreshing pool and relaxing spa. The outdoor space includes an expansive yard, covered deck, gas fireplace sitting area, and a kitchen cabana with leathered granite countertops, perfect for entertaining guests or enjoying a quiet evening at home.

29 MAIN & 1 WEST SANKATY, SCONSET - $9,800,000

Classic Sophistication nestled in on Sconset’s charming Main Street with swimming pool and extra lot to utilize for future generations. This property exudes both charm and functionality with an outstanding location to soak in all that the village has to offer. With 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, darling sun porch, and attached

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63 FAIRGROUNDS ROAD

5 bedrooms, 6 full baths, & HDC pool approvals. Price upon request.

15 PARKER LANE

61 FAIRGROUNDS

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9 bedrooms, 9 full baths, & 2 half baths combined in two dwellings. Price upon request.

9 bedrooms, 9 full baths, & 2 half baths combined in two dwellings. Price upon request. Nantucket Luxury Real Estate Team Sales,

Chandra Miller & Co.

37 Main Street

Nantucket, MA 02554

508.360.7777

chandra@maurypeople.com @cmillerandco

33 CLIFF ROAD

LISTING PRICE | $17,850,000

Beautiful distant views of the Harbor and Sound combined with easy access to town, and beaches make this one of Nantucket’s most sought-after locations. The seven-bedroom main house, three-bedroom cottage, and two-car garage are privately nestled on this oversized .62-acre lot. HDCapproved plans by Chip Webster Architecture include an 18 X 32 pool allowing this property to be reimagined and expanded.

JORDANRE.COM (508) 228-4449

HARBORSIDE ESTATE IN POCOMO

7 LAURETTA LANE

Nantucket’s premier design/build team of Hanley Development and Sophie Metz Design has collaborated to create this custom-built, harbor-side estate, located on three acres with deeded beach rights in the island’s most tranquil setting. The package consists of a five-bedroom main house, a two car/two bedroom garage/guest house, a private pool and cabana. Available for occupancy in summer 2025. $16,495,000.

15 LAURETTA LANE

Complete your waterfront compound by adding this front row, two-bedroom house that has been completely renovated by Hanley Development in 2024. This 1.7 acre property includes a mooring. Enjoy this summer in your waterfront cottage while you select finishes for 7 Lauretta Lane. $4,695,000.

19 SHERBURNE T

LISTING PRICE | $7,995,000

LOCATION! LOCATION! LOC One of the few remaining vacant lots near Lincoln Circle. This 22,859 plus or minus square foot lot measures app 85' x 260'. Utilities are located on Sherburne Turnpike. HDC-app by WorkshopAPD (Andrew Kotchan), include a main house, guest cottage/ garage, pool, and shed.

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CHARACTER, HISTORY AND ROMANCE

Moors End is a stately three-story brick home with a 1920 carriage house situated on over an acre of land in the heart of downtown. The iconic property also includes an 1850’s stable and heirloom rose garden hidden behind a brick wall creating a secret estate on Pleasant Street.

Linda Bellevue & Mary D. Malavase | $28,000,000

HISTORY IN THE HEART OF TOWN

Located in downtown Nantucket, this historic gem - circa 1812, features 10 bedrooms, 10 bathrooms and three floors with over 4,500 sf with all the expected charm of yesteryear. Among the many original details are raised panel wainscotting, four panel doors with vintage hardware, wide pine and fir flooring, multiple fireplaces, raised panel interior window shutters and multiple cast iron claw foot bathtubs. HDC approved plans are in hand for a roof walk which would lend expansive views of Nantucket Harbor and the Sound. This treasure of a property welcomed many guests and visitors to the island as The Easton House Inn. 17 North Water Street offers an opportunity to enjoy living in the heart of Nantucket Town.

$4,850,000 | Penny Dey

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View from roof walk at neighboring house.

SURFSIDE LIVING

The bright and open five bedroom and five+ bathroom home sits on an oversized 1.2 acre lot. There is an attached two car garage and potential for expansion. The landscape features a swimming pool and spa, a gas fire pit, a spacious outdoor deck and screened in porch. Steps to the walking path to Surfside Beach, this property is nestled in the heart of Surfside and must see!

$7,695,000 | Meg Ruley

THIS SUMMER

Delight in spectacular sunsets, summer breezes and star-filled night skies this summer surrounded by 2.7 expansive acres. Spread out and relax in the multiple living areas, 5 bedrooms, and a 2+ bedroom cottage. Tuck your car & bikes away in the two-car garage. Only three miles to town, easy access to North & South Shore beaches, bike path and acres of abutting Land Bank trails make this property enjoyable any time of year.

$4,695,000 | Heidi Drew

PASTORAL PRIVACY

Over an acre of land offers privacy among beautiful mature trees and landscaping. Located in the Hummock Pond area, the property is adjacent to 30+ acres of Land Bank land. A charming main house, a secondary and a tertiary dwelling unit as well as two free-standing sheds complete the picture. This special property offers many possibilities for the next owner.

$3,450,000 | Penny Dey

SWEEPING VIEWS

This simple beach house is located on over an acre of land just minutes to private stairs leading to Dionis Beach. Look out over the 300 acres of abutting conservation land to views of Long Pond and Nantucket Sound this summer while you plan your Nantucket dream home. Listing agent is related to the seller.

$6,995,000 | Linda Bellevue

SECRET SPOT IN TOWN

Enchanting home in town surrounded by elm trees with a two-car garage and a free-standing tea house/exercise studio/workshop building. This rare deep lot of over 10,000 square feet, which is twice the size required under zoning, offers multiple possibilities.

$3,995,000 | Melinda Vallett

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SET FOR SUMMER

Located on a quiet street just west town, this property offers three full floors of living space with multiple living areas, 4 bedrooms and 4.5 baths. Detached garage, nice yard and the property is offered fully furnished and ready for summer occupancy.

$3,200,000 | Penny Dey

IN THE PINK

Spacious home with five bedrooms and three full baths located on a quiet cul de sac in the sought after Hussey Farms area between Town and Cisco. This corner lot offers plenty of expansion potential and the ability to connect to Town sewer. Attached oversized garage provides lots of storage.

$2,250,000 | Penny Dey

Penny Dey, Principal Broker, GRI, ABRM

Linda Bellevue, GRI, CBR

Heidi Drew, ABR, RSPS, SRS

Peter DuPont

Alison K. Forsgren, e-Pro, NAR Green, SRES

Ready for Summer 2024 occupancy, 3 Clara Drive is nestled in the heart of the highly desirable area of Miacomet. It is central to Miacomet Golf Club, Ladies Beach, Cisco Brewery, Bartletts Farm, 167 Raw, 45 Surfside, bicycle paths, and a WAVE bus stop - IYKYK! The three-bedroom, two-bathroom home sits on an 18,730 sf oversized lot in CTEC zoning. Use as is or explore expansion possibilities.

$2,495,000 | Meg Ruley

VACANT LAND

55 FAIRGROUNDS ROAD

(a portion of)

Newly created 10,000 plus square foot lot in a desirable location close to mid-island shopping, Town and shuttle bus stop. Don’t miss the opportunity to create your year-round or summer vacation home.

$1,275,000 | Mary D. Malavase

5 ROSE BUD LANE

Centrally located, 5,000 square foot Residential/Commercial parcel. Present zoning allows for 50% ground coverage. Town water and town sewer available. Great for a small business, shop or duplex.

$850,000 | Peter DuPont

Angel Conrad Frazier

Mary D. Malavase, GRI, ABR, SRS, RSPS

Jane B. Miller, ABR, RSPS

Meg Ruley, ABR, RSPS

Lisa Sherburne, ABR, RSPS

Melinda Vallett

Geri Walker, RSPS, SFR

Mary O’Donnell, Office Manager

Erikka Perkins, Rental Manager

Yesenia Valer, Office Assistant

Scan the QR code to “fly through” a proposed floor plan of this property. 2.7 acres with spectacular sunsets, north shore views and acres of protected land. Easy access to north and south shore beaches, the many Land Bank trails and only 3 miles to town. The main house offers over 4300 sf with first floor living, 5 bedrooms, fireplace, sunroom, full basement and 2 car garage. There is also a two bedroom guesthouse, room to expand and potential for a pool

This simple beach house is located on over an acre of land just minutes to private stairs leading to Dionis Beach. Look out over the 300 acres of abutting conservation land to views of Long Pond and Nantucket Sound this summer while you plan your Nantucket dream home. Listing agent is related to the seller.

Marybeth Gilmartin Baugher

917.561.5995

marybeth.gilmartin@compass.com www.nantucketcompass.com

Oceanfront Property Offering Protection and Privacy - 3-Acre Acquisition Opportunity in Coveted Sconset. This versatile, private oceanfront property provides a unique chance to craft the ultimate island retreat. With unobstructed water views from every room and plenty of remaining ground cover for expansion, this is an exceptional and one of the last remaining direct water access settings to design a custom estate in the coveted Sconset community. The property offers abundant optionality: renovate the current structure, create a pool house or cabana, and increase ground cover and living space. Enjoy privacy and exclusivity while being part of a vibrant village. Contact me today to explore this unparalleled opportunity to own a piece of paradise.

NAREB COMMITTEES 2024

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Kate Sayle, Chair, Denby Real Estate

David Callahan, Jordan Real Estate

Debbie Dilworth, Dilworth Real Estate

Brent Tartamella, Fisher Real Estate

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Jack Bulger, William Raveis Nantucket

Lara Hansen, Fisher Real Estate

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Kate Sayle, Chair, Denby Real Estate

Marion Conley, J. Pepper Frazier Company

Lara Hansen, Fisher Real Estate

Kenny Hilbig, William Raveis Nantucket

Amber Cantella, Great Point Proper琀es

Susan Shepherd, Shepherd Real Estate

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David Callahan, Chair, Jordan Real Estate

Gloria Grimshaw, Jordan Real Estate

Debbie Dilworth, Dilworth Real Estate

David Boyce, Boyce Realty

Sea Monster Returns to Nantucket Island

In August of 1937, Nantucket Island was abuzz: a sea monster was swimming in our waters and walking along our shores, leaving huge three­toed prints in the sand. News wires went out, and articles were published across the country speculating about the strange beast. Island fisherman Bill Manville claimed to have seen what he described as a monster more than 100 feet long that the Nantucket Inquirer & Mirror reported “reared its head several times off his starboard bow before turning seaward.”

More sightings followed, then word went out that the massive sea monster with huge teeth had washed up on South Beach (Francis Street Beach). Dozens turned out to see this wonderous creature—a sea monster that, like the stories, was full of hot air.

The Nantucket sea monster was the newest of artist and summer resident Tony Sarg’s huge balloons that he created for the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade. And the sightings, continued on page 96

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1 HULL LANE

MID-ISLAND | $1,195,000.

2 Beds | 1.5 Baths Quaint Yard, Side Patio, Parking for 2 Cars

8070 sqft in Commercial Downtown

A rare opportunity to re-develop a prime piece of Nantucket’s downtown commercial real estate. Only 350 yards from the ferry, this is currently home of the White Heron Theatre. With two buildings on an oversized corner lot, there is significant infrastructure in place to accelerate the next project. An amazing canvas for creative visionaries to bring something new to Nantucket.

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181 POLPIS ROAD POLPIS | $3,750,000 5.70 Acres Room for Pool and Expansion

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footprints, local news articles were part of an intricately planned and well­executed hoax and publicity stunt.

Sarg was a well­known and accomplished illustrator, puppeteer, designer, animator, cartoonist, and entrepreneur who delighted in sharing wonder, joy, and magic. And he delighted in pranks. Remembered as the “father of mondern puppetry in North America,” he considered his Macy’s parade balloons to be “upside­down marionettes.” Sarg summered on and took inspiration from Nantucket Island for nearly twenty years.

The Nantucket Historical Association is sharing the life and times of this artist in their main exhibit this season: Tony Sarg: Genius at Play. And they have planned several satellite exhibits and fun events around the theme. Rumor has it that Morton (the name that Sarg gave to his sea monster) will visit Nantucket again this summer.

Watch for hints of the sea monster’s return in the form of giant footprints, his shadow, and his tail appearing around town and at various NHA historic sites.

“Tony Sarg was such an important figure in American culture, and his work, unbeknownst to many, still impacts our arts and entertainment today. He was an especially popular character here on Nantucket, and the NHA is proud to be the home for much of his collec The idea for such a project began decades ago, and we are grateful to the Norman Rockwell Museum and glad to be working with them, to bring this exciting exhibition to the island,” says Niles Parker, Gosnell Executive Director.

Decorative Arts workshops with Sarg­inspired projects, including decoupage under glass and decorative bandboxes with Sarg’s illustrations.

At the Whaling Museum, a free lecture series features talks by scholars and artists, while Sarg­inspired crafts will be offered during July and August in the children’s Discovery Center, as well as regularly scheduled Tony Sarg Storytimes.

More work by Tony Sarg can be viewed this summer in the rich collection of pictorial maps of Nantucket displayed in the Hadwen House on upper Main Street. And the NHA Research Library on Fair Street will house a special display entitled Playful Pictures: Books and Illustrations by Tony Sarg. This exhibition brings together additional artwork from projects featured in the Tony Sarg: Genius at Play exhibit in the Whaling Museum. It includes works from three of Sarg’s most significant published works: Humours of London (1914); Tony Sarg’s Book for Children from Six to Sixty (1924), and Tony Sarg’s New York (1926). Employing colorful bird’s eye views and illustrations that playfully interact with words on the page, the works on view demonstrate Sarg’s skills as a visual storyteller. Also included are treasured Tony Sarg books from the NHA’s Library Collection, such as Tony Sarg’s Book of Animals (1925), Tony Sarg’s Book of Tricks (1928), Where is Tommy? (1932), and many others.

Genius at Play exhibit features Sarg’s original artwork, illustrations, marionettes, animations, books, commercial products, archival photographs, and ephemera from his dynamic life and career, including nearly two hundred objects and images from the NHA’s extensive Tony Sarg Collection. Highlighting Sarg’s tremendous talent and legacy within the fields of puppetry and illustration, the exhibition also reveals how Nantucket’s historic sites and colorful characters came to inspire his work and the many ways that this influential artist gave back to the island he loved.

The NHA is offering a robust slate of activities and public programs centered around the exhibition Tony Sarg: Genius at Play.

The artist’s creative talents will be explored in several NHA

Tickets for A Nantucket Night, a special fundraising celebration on August 3 with cocktails, dinner, live music and dancing in a setting inspired by Tony Sarg and his creations, are on sale now at nha.org.

On August 5 from 10 am to 3 pm, the NHA will host a free Sarg Community Day at Children’s Beach, with Morton the Sea Monster joining in a fantastical, playful celebration for all that includes a puppet show, Sarg­inspired crafts, and a chance to see a 75­foot recreation of Sarg’s Sea Monster, Morton.

“To say we are excited about bringing a recreation of one of Tony’s Sarg Thanksgiving Day Parade­sized balloons to the island this summer is an understatement. With our featured exhibition about Tony Sarg this season, our staff has been intentionally weaving Tony Sarg's story­telling into many of our programs and offerings, and Sarg Community Day will be a great example of that for island and visiting families to enjoy. The essence of Tony Sarg is fun, and that is what this program and this recreated moment from the famous 1937 Nantucket sea serpent landing, will be all about,” says Niles Parker, NHA Gosnell Executive Director.

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‘Sconset in Bloom

Marybeth Gilmartin-Baugher Founding Member Nantucket Compass Licensed RE Salesperson CT & MA LISA SHERBURNE BROKER, RSPS, ABR Lisa@NantucketRealEstate.com M: 508-560-0204 O: 508-228-7707 x 215

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BROKER DIRECTORY

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BROKER DIRECTORY

Experience is Key for Navigating the Nantucket Market

Whether you are buying or selling property, you want to work with an experienced professional who understands our island and who respects your needs and desires. The first step is getting to know your broker.

Penny Dey, owner and principal broker of Atlantic East Real Estate, is an expert at guiding her clients: both buyers and sellers. She has been on­island for much of her life, visiting with family as a child, then moving here year­round. And she is very involved in many aspects of our Nantucket community.

Penny started Atlantic East Real Estate in late 2004 with Heidi Drew, after working for Jordan & Jenkins Real Estate and serving as vice­president of Congdon & Coleman Real Estate for 17 years. Her decades of experience with Nantucket real estate is invaluable to all who work with her. Atlantic East Real Estate is “celebrating our 20th anniversary this year,” said Dey. “In my opinion, we are lucky to have the most experienced and creative brokers on the island.”

How long have you lived on Nantucket?

My family rented the former life­saving station on the beach in Quidnet for most of my life. I have been fortunate enough to live on Nantucket year­round for 47 years.

How did you get started in real estate?

In 1983, Lucille Jordan hired me as the office manager of Jordan & Jenkins Real Estate. Computers were just coming into use in small businesses, and part of my job was to help set up one of the first digital rental programs. We ended up selling it to some other real estate offices. I got licensed so I could do some vacation rentals.

What changes have you seen in the island’s real estate market since you started?

The biggest changes relate to the popularity of the island. And the island is much more accessible now than it used to be, with the fast ferries and direct flights from many major cities. With nearly 60% of the island permanently in conservation (from which we all benefit), a lot of pressure has been put on the other 40%. The most recent impact on pricing was during the pandemic, with the acute escalation of prices and from

which the market has not moderated in any way.

When I started in real estate, there was no multiple listing service and NAREB had just been formed in order to have some structure for collective communication, sharing of information, and professional standards.

What advice would you give to someone interested in buying a home on Nantucket?

Do your homework, and, if you need financing, get pre­approved by a lender to know what you can comfortably afford before starting to look at properties. It is important to understand the Nantucket market and to choose your agent carefully. Work with someone local who will represent only you.

What advice would you give to someone interested in selling a home on Nantucket?

When you work with a listing broker, make sure that they do the work to help accurately price your property for the current market, and not some past or future one. Listen to your broker and work with someone local who will represent only you.

What is something that people may not know about you?

I recently made my second short film, which was accepted into the 29th Annual Nantucket Film Festival. It is called Lost In Nevers Land and is about the disappearance from Nantucket in 1980 of Dr. Margaret Kilcoyne. My brother Tom, who is a real movie director, also had a documentary short accepted to NFF, called Jumpman

What is your favorite season on Nantucket and why? Autumn: the light (especially at the end of the day), time to see friends, and the slower pace.

What is your favorite place to relax on Nantucket? On the moors or the water, or at home with Buddy.

What is your favorite Nantucket activity?

Walking, getting out on a boat. For many years, I have been committed to volunteer work, most recently in the area of housing. It has been wonderful to see meaningful progress on some of the housing issues we’ve been working on.

Are you involved in any island non­profits?

Yes. I currently chair the Nantucket Housing Authority and hold a seat as the NHA representative on the Affordable Housing Trust. I recently finished two terms as the President of Nantucket Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB). I also serve as a Corporator of Cape Cod Five, one of our community banks.

What do you think makes Nantucket extra special?

When I first moved here, I quickly realized that it is the people that make Nantucket special. In the end, we are all in the same boat, and we take care of each other. I hope that doesn’t change.