Yesterday’s Island, Today’s Nantucket; Vol 50, Issue 10; Edition 2020

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Bringing Art to Us All

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At 10 am on Friday, September 4, the doors of the Cecelia Joyce & Seward Johnson Gallery at 19 Washington Street will open to welcome visitors to the Artists Association of Nantucket’s 2020 10 x 10 Exhibition. The show will remain on display through Saturday, September 19.

With 2020 marking AAN’s 75th Anniversary year, this very popular 10 x 10 Exhibition is celebrating its 16th year and has become a beloved AAN tradition. It is always a fascinating show and an exciting opportunity to see the many different ways an artist approaches a 10 inch by 10 inch canvas.

This year, due to the world-wide pandemic, the Artists Association is adhering to best safety practices and has only opened the first floor of the gallery. Visitors must wear face-coverings and only four people may be inside at one time.

The 10 x 10 Exhibition in the Cecelia Joyce & Seward Johnson Gallery is open Tuesday–Saturday 10 am to 5 pm, closed 2 to 2:30 pm. AAN is also hosting an online exhibition of the same name, which can be found at Nantucketarts.org at the “Buy Art” link beginning September 11 and continuing through October 2.

In addition to the gallery exhibit, the AAN has collaborated with five downtown businesses, who are displaying art panels showcasing artwork for sale by local artist members. In celebration of the AAN’s 75th anniversary year, these panels honor the legacy of the Artists Association and its talented local artists.

Known as Main Street Live, the art panel idea was conceived by AAN board member, artist, and exhibition committee chair Robert Miklos. Because 2020 marks a special year for the organization, Miklos was looking for a way to garner more exposure for the AAN and thus the Main Street Live panel idea. “I was thrilled by the enthusiasm and cooperation expressed by Nantucket merchants for our Main St. Gallery project. This collaboration demonstrates their understanding and appreciation of the impact the arts has on our community for both visitors and residents," said Miklos.

“Bob developed this concept of building art walls that could display works by our members, and we are delighted with the outcome,” said Robert Frazier, AAN’s Artistic Director. “We are indebted to Bob and the businesses that were willing to display a panel in their front windows for this special art installation, and AAN is so appreciative of their continued support during this critical time,” he added.

The businesses displaying panels are Hingham Savings, 35 Main St.; William Raveis Real Estate, 17 Main St.; RogersGray, 53 Main St.; and Murray’s Toggery Shop, 62 Main Street.

To learn more about the AAN and their many programs, call 508-228-0722 or visit Nantucketarts.org.

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EYE ON STYLE

Making Magic with Color and Texture

THE COURTYARD

Straight Wharf Open Daily

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Still the island’s largest selection of sunglasses Chanel Oliver Peoples • Tory Burch Oakley Ray Ban Tom Ford Maui Jim Salt

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Down the shell-lined walkway of Old South Wharf, just beyond the sushi restaurant is a shop filled with art and apparel and gifts by island artisans aptly called Made On Nantucket. Nantucket artist and shop owner Kathleen A. Duncombe has been part of the Nantucket art scene—creating, teaching, mentoring—for decades.

We found Duncombe recently at a table outside her shop under a bright orange umbrella, working on her lastest artistic endeavor: “CAJ” repurposed jeans, skirts, shorts, and jean jackets beautifully embellished with bright embroidery thread, colorful and shimmering beads, and carefully placed distress marks. She spends days on each continued on page 20

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Warming Waters Bring Jellyfish and More

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Sail Endeavor a Nantucket tradition.

by Dr. Sarah Treanor Bois

established 1982

Director of Research & Education at the Linda Loring Nature Foundation

1 1/2-HOUR TRIPS DEPART DAILY AT: 10am • 1:30pm • 3:30pm $60 per person

When we talk about climate change on Nantucket, the conversation often revolves around rising sea levels, erosion, increased storms, and storm surge. Lately, though, we have been seeing another effect of climate change in the form of warming ocean waters.

It may seem like a benefit to vacationers and beachgoers. Warming seas may mean more pleasant swimming temperatures earlier and later in the season. But there are some serious secondary consequences to warming waters.

In the last 100 years, average ocean surface temperatures have risen by about 1.6 degrees Fahrenheit, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. As greenhouse gases trap heat on the planet, oceans heat up — they absorb 93% of that excess heat.

NASA’s Earth Observatory reports that the Gulf of Maine, which stretches from Cape Cod to Canada, is warming at an average rate of 0.11 degrees Fahrenheit each year, an increase that is three times faster than the global average.

These warming waters can have ecological consequences for the creatures that live in the ocean. Just like birds migrate to seek food and warmer air temperatures, fish and other sea creatures migrate with ocean currents to look for food and habitable water temperatures.

Last year was the hottest on record for the oceans. According to the Gulf of Maine Research Institute, temperatures off the Northeast coast are now 5.4 to 7.2 degrees above normal.

Not surprisingly, ocean animal and plant species do best within a relatively narrow range of temperatures. Any changes to those temperatures can result in catastrophic shifts within any one of a number of delicately balanced ecosystems.

Although you may not have noticed the warmer water, especially when you jump in to take a cook dip on a hot day, you may have noticed the increase in jelly fish this year. This is just one example of shifting species. The last two weeks of August, beaches all across the island posted warnings for increased sighting of stinging jellyfish. Lifeguards, the hospital, and others have all noted increases in jellyfish stings needing treatment.

Nantucket is no stranger to jellyfish who generally show up towards the end of summer or early September when ocean waters are at the warmest. However, increases in temperature have meant an earlier arrival of jellyfish to Nantucket.

Unlike many marine species, jellies can thrive in warmer water with less oxygen and so are showing up in larger numbers as ocean temperatures rise. Arriving earlier means they are arriving at a time of summer when there are more people at the beach to notice them. Atlantic sea nettles are the species of jellyfish that more people have been seeing and which pack a stinging punch. The sea nettles and the lion’s mane jellies are responsible for the majority of stings that have been treated by Nantucket lifeguards in the last month. Moon jellies and comb jellies have also been spotted around the island, but they are harmless to humans. continued on page 11

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The Nantucket Ghost Walk Begun in 1998, a fascinating evening stroll to 5 of the most famous haunted sites on the island. Led by the original guide, this is the most popular walking tour ever on Nantucket.

2 Different Tours Starting 8pm at Centre & Main Town Route: Fri., Sat., Sun., Mon. 1 mile, 80 min.

Cemetery Route: Tues., Wed., Thurs. 1-1/3 mile, 90 min.

Meet in front of the brick bank building 10 to 15 minutes early. $20 for Adults; $15 for Seniors (65+) & Teens; $5 for Kids 7 to 12. Cash only.

No reservations necessary. Social distancing observed. Private tours available.

Historic Mansions + 1746 Windmill A 2 mile, non-stop exercise walk - with historic commentary - past the historic mansions and most beautiful gardens of Nantucket town.

Meets 10 min. early at Centre and Main Sts. beside the bank steps.

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday starting at 8:30am.

Fabulous Mansions of the Cliff & Brant Point A 2 1/2 mile, 1 hour, non-stop morning exercise walk with historic commentary - past some of the most spectacular homes on Nantucket. Please arrive 10 minutes early at Centre and Main beside the bank steps.

Monday, Friday, and Sunday starting at 8:30am.

Historic Downtown Walking Tour Led by the 3-time runner-up in the Nantucket History Quiz Bowl.

1/2 mile, 80 min. Starts at 11am at Centre and Main in front of the brick bank building. Please arrive 10 min. early.

PRICES FOR ALL TOURS: Historic Mansions & Fabulous Mansions $20 per person.

All other tours are $20 for adults; $15 for seniors (65+) and for teens; $5 for kids 7-12; and under 7 free. 20% off for groups of 6 or more; 33% off for ten or more.

Cash only. No reservations necessary.

Private tours available for all walks.

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Today’s Nantucket

Events & Entertainment Events are updated daily at Nantucket.net

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 8 AM to 6 PM - Whaling Museum Open to the Public Reserve a time to visit at nha.org & see the classic world-class exhibits and the newly opened The Road from Abolition to Suffrage exhibit. 13 Broad Street.

8 AM to 10 PM - Wing Day All day, a basket of 16 jumbo wings for $12.95; half basket for $9.95: buffalo, barbecue, teriyaki, or plain. At Easy Street Cantina, Corner of Broad & Easy Street. 508228-5418 EasyStreetCantina.com 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM - Visit the Museum Turned Inside Out Enjoy the spectacular views from the grounds of the Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum at 158 Polpis Road. The museum is closed this season, but during daylight hours, you may visit the property, enjoy a picnic, and see a dozen storyboards that tell the dramatic stories told by the museum’s exhibits.

11 AM - Historic Downtown Walking Tour Led by the 3-time runner-up in the Nantucket History Quiz Bowl, 1/2 mile, 80 min.

Meet at Centre and Main in front of the brick bank building. Please arrive 10 min. early. No reservations necessary. $20, Adults, $15 for seniors (65) and teens. Cash Only. 508-332-0953 2 to 3:30 PM - Habitat Hike for Ages 6+a What makes a forest different from a field? Investigate the natural habitats around Nantucket. Registration required: MariaMitchell.org 6 PM - Online: NCMC Parlor Concert Series: Nick Davies, clarinet, and Ivy Ringel, bassoon on YouTube Live. NantucketCommunityMusicCenter.org 8 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk, Cemetery Route A 1-1/3 mi, 90 min eerie stroll featuring Old North Burial Ground, Oldest House, & 2 haunted hotels. Led by original guide. $20, $15 seniors (65+). Kids 7-12 $5. Cash Only. No reservations necessary. Meet at Main & Centre by the bank steps 15 mins early. 508-332-0953 9 to 10 PM - Stars & Senses Night Hike for Ages 8+ An evening hike under the stars. Registration required: MariaMitchell.org

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 8 AM to 6 PM - Whaling Museum Open to the Public Reserve a time to visit at nha.org & see the classic world-class exhibits and the newly opened The Road from Abolition to Suffrage exhibit. 13 Broad Street.

8:30 AM - Fabulous Mansions of the Cliff & Brant Point A 2 1/2 mi, 55 min., nonstop exercise walk with historic commentary past spectacular homes on Nantucket. $20, Cash only. Meet at Main & Centre by the bank steps 10 min early. 508-332-0953 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM - Visit the Museum Turned Inside Out Enjoy the spectacular views from the grounds of the Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum at 158 Polpis Road. The museum is closed this season, but during daylight hours, you may visit the property, enjoy a picnic, and see a dozen storyboards that tell the dramatic stories told by the museum’s exhibits.

10 AM to 12 PM - Book Signing with Leslie Bains Meet the author of Let’s Take a Hike, the new book with 7 family-friendly hikes on Nantucket, at Nantucket Pearl Company in the G.S. Hill Gallery, 40 Straight Wharf.

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10 AM to 2 PM - Paper Craft Grab & Go Bag: Llama Card This week’s free Paper Craft Grab & Go project is a llama card you can send to a friend. Suggested for ages 3+. Pick up on the Weezie Porch while supplies last. To extend the experience, request to check out the Peru Book Bundle, a selection of nonfiction & picture books about llamas, Peru, the Incas, and more by calling 508228-1110 ext. 103 Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street.

10 AM to 5 PM - Labor Day Sale at Sara Campbell Add Sara Campbell designs to your wardrobe at special prices during this Labor Day Weekend Sale. All made in the USA. 5 South Beach Street.

10 AM to 5 PM - Annual Labor Day Sale This weekend Freedman’s of Nantucket is holding their annual Labor Day Sale.

Don’t miss this chance to shop for creative additions to your home at very special prices. Freedman’s of Nantucket, 14 Centre Street.

11 AM - Historic Downtown Walking Tour Led by the 3-time runner-up in the Nantucket History Quiz Bowl, 1/2 mile, 80 min.

Meet at Centre and Main in front of the brick bank building. Please arrive 10 min. early. No reservations necessary. $20, Adults, $15 for seniors (65) and teens. Cash Only. 508-332-0953 8 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk, Town Route Nantucket’s first & oldest Ghost Walk: see 5 of the island’s most haunted locations.

Led by original guide; 1 mi, lasts 80 mins. $20; $15 seniors (65+) & teens, $5 ages 7-12. Cash only. Meet at Main & Centre by bank steps 10 mins early. 508-332-0953

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 8 to 9 AM - ACK Clean Team Help clean up various parts of Nantucket withThe Clean Team. Meet in town at The Handlebar Cafe, 15 Washington St. or out-of-town at Cisco Beach parking lot at the end of Hummock Pond Road. wconnell@connellandersen.com 8 AM to 6 PM - Whaling Museum Open to the Public Reserve a time to visit at nha.org & see the classic world-class exhibits and the newly opened The Road from Abolition to Suffrage exhibit. 13 Broad Street.

8:30 AM - Historic Mansions of Main Street and the 1746 Windmill A 2-mil, 45 min nonstop exercise walk with historic commentary down beautiful streets & lanes most visitors never find. $15, Cash Only. Meet at Federal and India Sts by Atheneum fence 10 min early. No reservations required. 508-332-0953 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM - Farmers’ and Artisans’ Market Vendors sell farm goods and other items along Cambridge and North Union Streets, weather permitting.

8:30 AM to 5:30 PM - Visit the Museum Turned Inside Out Enjoy the spectacular views from the grounds of the Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum at 158 Polpis Road. The museum is closed this season, but during daylight hours, you may visit the property, enjoy a picnic, and see a dozen storyboards that tell the dramatic stories told by the museum’s exhibits.

10 AM to 12 PM - Book Signing with Leslie Bains Meet the author of Let’s Take a Hike, the new book with 7 family-friendly hikes on Nantucket, at Nantucket Pearl Company in the G.S. Hill Gallery, 40 Straight Wharf.

10 AM to 5 PM - Annual Labor Day Sale This weekend Freedman’s of Nantucket is holding their annual Labor Day Sale.

Don’t miss this chance to shop for creative additions to your home at very special prices. Freedman’s of Nantucket, 14 Centre Street.

10 AM to 5 PM - Labor Day Sale at Sara Campbell Add Sara Campbell designs to your wardrobe at special prices during this Labor Day Weekend Sale. All made in the USA. 5 South Beach Street.

11 AM - Historic Downtown Walking Tour Led by the 3-time runner-up in the Nantucket History Quiz Bowl, 1/2 mile, 80 min.

Meet at Centre and Main in front of the brick bank building. Please arrive 10 min. early. No reservations necessary. $20. $15 for seniors (65) and teens. Cash Only.

508-332-0953 8 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk, Town Route Nantucket’s first & oldest Ghost Walk: see 5 of the island’s most haunted locations.

Led by original guide; 1 mi, lasts 80 mins. $20; $15 seniors (65+) & teens, $5 ages 7-12. Cash only. Meet at Main & Centre by bank steps 10 mins early. 508-332-0953

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 8:30 AM - Fabulous Mansions of the Cliff & Brant Point A 2 1/2 mi, 55 min., nonstop exercise walk with historic commentary past spectacular homes on Nantucket. $20, Cash only. Meet at Main & Centre by the bank steps 10 min early. 508-332-0953 continued on page 8

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Ebb Tide of Summer

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by Robert P. Barsanti They walk by each night at six thirty. He wears a UConn sweatshirt, a Bill Fischer Tackle hat, and lists to starboard at each step. She sports movie star sunglasses and pink sneakers. They trudge by, smile, wave, and keep going. My Boon Companion has stopped giving them warning barks and now wags.

As the season ebbs, they pass by in a golden hour. Since March, they walk by the house every day in the evening. Over the season, their clothes have changed slightly, and they have gotten somewhat more mobile, but they remain constant.

Not fast, not graceful, but one foot in front of the other. Every day.

I suspect their habit grew out of some physical therapy treatment. Perhaps it was a knee or an ankle or a hip that sent them spinning out of the everyday world and into the world of habits, routines, and workouts. None of their steps look easy or painless.

They are my neighbors, surely. Not visitors, not residents, but neighbors. I look forward to seeing them mark the day with their slow steps.

Through most of the summer, my street hosts a series of visitors. They appreciate the island with fresh eyes, breathe in the Atlantic air, and listen for the breaking waves. Their week on-island has been circled in pink on the calendar.

Now here, they grab each moment, press it into the dictionary, and keep it for the winter. We are anecdotes for the Thanksgiving table, laughs for the family, and lock screens for their phones.

Other houses hold residents. They come to the island, pay their taxes and membership dues, then sit by the pool and watch the clouds blow by overhead.

Their cars unload late at night and, a week later, leave early in the morning. The houses, hidden by hedges and blocked by Range Rovers, light up in the August evening, then fade to black.

But the walking couple were neighbors, though I did not know where they lived or what their names were. But I cared about them and would care for them, should they need it. They waved each day and smiled at my wagging Boon Companion and kept on their way. Our interactions weren’t great. I didn’t buy girl scout cookies from them, nor did I put a new roof on their house; and they didn’t offer me a firm handshake and pat on the shoulder (which, in a plague year, they couldn’t). But we shared an unspoken fellow feeling.

At our best, on this island, we are neighbors. The whaling houses in town are flush to the street so they could be a part of the street. Those who walked, rode, or drove by participated in their lives, whether it be from bickering or backfiring.

At night, as you pass the windows, They would be at dinner, or reading, or watching the Red Sox blunder another loss on their 60 inch plasma screen. At our worst, we are judgmental, gossipy voyeurs who can’t keep their eyes or opinions out of other people’s business. But, I suppose, gossip is its own form of love. It places you in the constellation of our stars, spinning through our lives. Hate thrives in the ignorant darkness, unnoticed behind a hedge.

My parents visited their neighbors almost every night; someone would make coffee, a cranberry tea loaf would appear and they would spend hours across the street. Or the neighbors spent hours at our house and ate Oreos. We spent afternoons, summers, and snowstorms at each others houses. Somehow, that slipped away. continued on page 24

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Refuge & Beaches Open Daily 9am to 6pm OSV Seasonal Permits are only available online at thetrustees.org/permits Rent a Jeep from Young’s (508-228-1151) or Affordable Rentals (508-228-3501) with permits to enter the Refuge and buy your day pass from the Gatehouse.

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8:30 AM to 5:30 PM - Visit the Museum Turned Inside Out Enjoy the spectacular views from the grounds of the Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum at 158 Polpis Road. The museum is closed this season, but during daylight hours, you may visit the property, enjoy a picnic, and see a dozen storyboards that tell the dramatic stories told by the museum’s exhibits.

10 AM to 5 PM - Labor Day Sale at Sara Campbell Add Sara Campbell designs to your wardrobe at special prices during this Labor Day Weekend Sale. All made in the USA. 5 South Beach Street.

10 AM to 5 PM - Annual Labor Day Sale This weekend Freedman’s of Nantucket is holding their annual Labor Day Sale.

Don’t miss this chance to shop for creative additions to your home at very special prices. Freedman’s of Nantucket, 14 Centre Street.

11 AM - Historic Downtown Walking Tour Led by the 3-time runner-up in the Nantucket History Quiz Bowl, 1/2 mile, 80 min.

Meet at Centre and Main in front of the brick bank building. Please arrive 10 min. early. No reservations necessary. $20, Adults, $15 for seniors (65) and teens. Cash Only. 508-332-0953 11 AM to 12 PM - Free Summer Farmer Workshop: Intro to Beekeeping Beekeeper Peter Brace from Silly Dog Apiary offers and introduction to beekeeping in this session of Sustainable Nantucket’s Summer Farmer Workshop. Register by calling 508-228-3399. Presented at the Walter F. Ballinger Educational Community Farm, 168 Hummock Pond Road.

8 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk, Town Route Nantucket’s first & oldest Ghost Walk: see 5 of the island’s most haunted locations.

Led by original guide; 1 mi, lasts 80 mins. $20; $15 seniors (65+) & teens, $5 ages 7-12. Cash only. Meet at Main & Centre by bank steps 10 mins early. 508-332-0953

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 8 AM to 6 PM - Whaling Museum Open to the Public Reserve a time to visit at nha.org & see the classic world-class exhibits and the newly opened The Road from Abolition to Suffrage exhibit. 13 Broad Street.

8:30 AM - Fabulous Mansions of the Cliff & Brant Point A 2 1/2 mi, 55 min., nonstop exercise walk with historic commentary past spectacular homes on Nantucket. $20, Cash only. Meet at Main & Centre by the bank steps 10 min early. 508-332-0953 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM - Visit the Museum Turned Inside Out Enjoy the spectacular views from the grounds of the Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum at 158 Polpis Road. The museum is closed this season, but during daylight hours, you may visit the property, enjoy a picnic, and see a dozen storyboards that tell the dramatic stories told by the museum’s exhibits.

10 AM to 5 PM - Annual Labor Day Sale This weekend Freedman’s of Nantucket is holding their annual Labor Day Sale.

Don’t miss this chance to shop for creative additions to your home at very special prices. Freedman’s of Nantucket, 14 Centre Street.

10 AM to 5 PM - Labor Day Sale at Sara Campbell Add Sara Campbell designs to your wardrobe at special prices during this Labor Day Weekend Sale. All made in the USA. 5 South Beach Street.

11 AM - Historic Downtown Walking Tour Led by the 3-time runner-up in the Nantucket History Quiz Bowl, 1/2 mile, 80 min.

Meet at Centre and Main in front of the brick bank building. Please arrive 10 min. early. No reservations necessary. $20, Adults, $15 for seniors (65) and teens. Cash Only. 508-332-0953 8 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk, Town Route Nantucket’s first & oldest Ghost Walk: see 5 of the island’s most haunted locations.

Led by original guide; 1 mi, lasts 80 mins. $20; $15 seniors (65+) & teens, $5 ages 7-12. Cash only. Meet at Main & Centre by bank steps 10 mins early. 508-332-0953

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 8 AM to 6 PM - Whaling Museum Open to the Public Reserve a time to visit at nha.org & see the classic world-class exhibits and the newly opened The Road from Abolition to Suffrage exhibit. 13 Broad Street.

8:30 AM - Historic Mansions of Main Street and the 1746 Windmill A 2-mil, 45 min nonstop exercise walk with historic commentary down beautiful streets & lanes most visitors never find. $15, Cash Only. Meet at Federal and India Sts by Atheneum fence 10 min early. No reservations required. 508-332-0953 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM - Visit the Museum Turned Inside Out Enjoy the spectacular views from the grounds of the Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum at 158 Polpis Road. The museum is closed this season, but during daylight hours, you may visit the property, enjoy a picnic, and see a dozen storyboards that tell the dramatic stories told by the museum’s exhibits.

September 3-16, 2020

9 to 10:30 AM - Beach Biology Field Trip Join aquarium staff to learn about the fascinating biology, ecology, and geology that make Nantucket’s beaches unique. Register at MariaMitchell.org 9:30 to 10:30 AM - Family Snorkeling for Ages 8+ Learn about horseshoe crabs, moon snails, flounder, whelks, pipefish, and more!

Registration required at MariaMitchell.org 11 AM - Historic Downtown Walking Tour Led by the 3-time runner-up in the Nantucket History Quiz Bowl, 1/2 mile, 80 min.

Meet at Centre and Main in front of the brick bank building. Please arrive 10 min. early. No reservations necessary. $20, Adults, $15 for seniors (65) and teens. Cash Only. 508-332-0953 11 AM to 12:30 PM - Beach Biology Field Trip Join aquarium staff to learn about the fascinating biology, ecology, and geology that make Nantucket’s beaches unique. Register at MariaMitchell.org 7 to 9 PM - Online Concert: Island Tunes Island Tunes, Nantucket local songwriters group, will perform a virtual concert playing their original music. To join the concert go online at NantucketAtheneum.org 8 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk, Cemetery Route A 1-1/3 mi, 90 min eerie stroll featuring Old North Burial Ground, Oldest House, & 2 haunted hotels. Led by original guide. $20, $15 seniors (65+). Kids 7-12 $5. Cash Only. No reservations necessary. Meet at Main & Centre by the bank steps 15 mins early. 508-332-0953

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 8 AM to 6 PM - Whaling Museum Open to the Public Reserve a time to visit at nha.org & see the classic world-class exhibits and the newly opened The Road from Abolition to Suffrage exhibit. 13 Broad Street.

8:30 AM - Historic Mansions of Main Street and the 1746 Windmill A 2-mil, 45 min nonstop exercise walk with historic commentary down beautiful streets & lanes most visitors never find. $15, Cash Only. Meet at Federal and India Sts by Atheneum fence 10 min early. No reservations required. 508-332-0953 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM - Visit the Museum Turned Inside Out Enjoy the spectacular views from the grounds of the Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum at 158 Polpis Road. The museum is closed this season, but during daylight hours, you may visit the property, enjoy a picnic, and see a dozen storyboards that tell the dramatic stories told by the museum’s exhibits.

9:30 to 11 AM - Family Kayaking for Ages 8+ We will teach participants basic kayaking strokes and safety procedures, explore the creeks near harbor flats, and share naturalist information about the local habitat & creatures we see. Registration required at MariaMitchell.org 10 AM to 2 PM - Art Grab & Go Bag: Paper Luminaries This week’s free Art Grab & Go project is a paper luminary. You will need scissors, Pick one up from the Weezie Porch while supplies last! To extend the experience, request to check out the Lights Book Bundle, a selection of nonfiction and picture books about all things light: lanterns, lighthouses, magical lights, the science of light, and things that glow in the dark by calling 508-228-1110 ext. 103. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street.

11 AM - Historic Downtown Walking Tour Led by the 3-time runner-up in the Nantucket History Quiz Bowl, 1/2 mile, 80 min.

Meet at Centre and Main in front of the brick bank building. Please arrive 10 min. early. No reservations necessary. $20, Adults, $15 for seniors (65) and teens. Cash Only. 508-332-0953 2 to 3:30 PM - Nature Art & Exploration for Ages 6+ Explore the natural world through the lens of your inner artist. Registration required at MariaMitchell.org 8 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk, Cemetery Route A 1-1/3 mi, 90 min eerie stroll featuring Old North Burial Ground, Oldest House, & 2 haunted hotels. Led by original guide. $20, $15 seniors (65+). Kids 7-12 $5. Cash Only. No reservations necessary. Meet at Main & Centre by the bank steps 15 mins early. 508-332-0953

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 8 AM to 6 PM - Whaling Museum Open to the Public Reserve a time to visit at nha.org & see the classic world-class exhibits and the newly opened The Road from Abolition to Suffrage exhibit. 13 Broad Street.

8 AM to 10 PM - Wing Day All day, a basket of 16 jumbo wings for $12.95; half basket for $9.95: buffalo, barbecue, teriyaki, or plain. At Easy Street Cantina, Corner of Broad & Easy Street. 508228-5418 EasyStreetCantina.com 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM - Visit the Museum Turned Inside Out Enjoy the spectacular views from the grounds of the Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum at 158 Polpis Road. The museum is closed this season, but during daylight hours, you may visit the property, enjoy a picnic, and see a dozen storyboards that tell the dramatic stories told by the museum’s exhibits. continued on page 10

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SUSAN LISTER LOCKE

With the start of September comes cooler weather, shorter days, and the hunt for that perfect something to remember your 2020 visit to Nantucket. Our staff has put together a short list of gifts that are perfect for bringing home for yourself and for that special someone who did not get to visit the island this summer.

Nantucket Pearl Company is in the G.S. Hill Gallery at 40 Straight Wharf, next to the HyLine Ferry dock, so it’s ideal for your last (or first) shopping stop on-island. Their fun and colorful MUST HAVE Collection is truly a must-have gift.

These leather and freshwater pearl bracelets come in a rainbow of colors and with several choices for clasp, including Nantucket Lightship Basket, scallop shell,and sand dollar. New for fall is a 3in-1 Pearl Necklace that can be worn as a 24-inch pearl necklace or used as 2 different styles of mask lanyards. Never lose or forget your mask again! And they offer free shipping for orders NantucketPearlCompany.com Bring home one of the iconic signs of Nantucket from Susan Lister Locke’s Nantucket Collection of custom jewelry.

From a striped bass pendant to Nantucket silhouettes in diamonds, there’s a wearable memory here for everyone. We love the Nantucket Sign Charms and Cufflinks: with 36 different island locations, you can choose your true favorite! Visit her studio-shop at 28 Easy Street or online at susanlisterlocke.com.

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11 AM - Historic Downtown Walking Tour Led by the 3-time runner-up in the Nantucket History Quiz Bowl, 1/2 mile, 80 min.

Meet at Centre and Main in front of the brick bank building. Please arrive 10 min. early. No reservations necessary. $20, Adults, $15 for seniors (65) and teens. Cash Only. 508-332-0953 2 to 3:30 PM - Clean Water: Topics on Tap Graeme Durovich from the Town of Nantucket Department of Public Works to present on the Town’s coastal plastics research and the 2020 Plastics Ban. Each event will be held virtually on a zoom webinar at 5pm and broadcast live on YouTube; registration will open Monday. Hosted by Nantucket Land Council. For link, call 508-228-2818.

5 to 6 PM - Habitat Hike for Ages 6+ What makes a forest different from a field? Investigate the natural habitats around Nantucket. Registration required: MariaMitchell.org 8 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk, Cemetery Route A 1-1/3 mi, 90 min eerie stroll featuring Old North Burial Ground, Oldest House, & 2 haunted hotels. Led by original guide. $20, $15 seniors (65+). Kids 7-12 $5. Cash Only. No reservations necessary. Meet at Main & Centre by the bank steps 15 mins early. 508-332-0953

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 8 AM to 6 PM - Whaling Museum Open to the Public Reserve a time to visit at nha.org & see the classic world-class exhibits and the newly opened The Road from Abolition to Suffrage exhibit. 13 Broad Street.

8:30 AM - Fabulous Mansions of the Cliff & Brant Point A 2 1/2 mi, 55 min., nonstop exercise walk with historic commentary past spectacular homes on Nantucket. $20, Cash only. Meet at Main & Centre by the bank steps 10 min early. 508-332-0953 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM - Visit the Museum Turned Inside Out Enjoy the spectacular views from the grounds of the Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum at 158 Polpis Road. The museum is closed this season, but during daylight hours, you may visit the property, enjoy a picnic, and see a dozen storyboards that tell the dramatic stories told by the museum’s exhibits.

10 AM to 2 PM - Paper Craft Grab & Go Bag: Strawberry Boxes This week’s free Paper Craft Grab & Go project is a foldable paper strawberry box you can tie up with a string. You will need scissors, a black marker, and something to use to poke a hole. Suggested for ages 7+. Pick one up on the Weezie Porch while supplies last. To extend the experience, request to check out the Fruit Book Bundle, a selection of nonfiction and picture books about apples, oranges, berries, and more, by calling 508-228-1110 ext. 103 Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street.

11 AM - Historic Downtown Walking Tour Led by the 3-time runner-up in the Nantucket History Quiz Bowl, 1/2 mile, 80 min.

Meet at Centre and Main in front of the brick bank building. Please arrive 10 min. early. No reservations necessary. $20, Adults, $15 for seniors (65) and teens. Cash Only. 508-332-0953 7 PM - Nantucket Tempo - Greta Feeney- “Femme Fatales in German Opera” What is the nature of love? Rapture? Obsession? Manipulation? In the early 20th century, Richard Strauss’s scandalous opera Salome was first premiered to sharply divided controversy. Through the lens of this scintillating drama, we explore connections between literary, visual, & musical arts during turbulent political reality.

Zoom Webinar: NantucketCommunityMusicCenter.org/calendar-concerts-events 8 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk, Town Route Nantucket’s first & oldest Ghost Walk: see 5 of the island’s most haunted locations.

Led by original guide; 1 mi, lasts 80 mins. $20; $15 seniors (65+) & teens, $5 ages 7-12. Cash only. Meet at Main & Centre by bank steps 10 mins early. 508-332-0953

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 8 to 9 AM - ACK Clean Team Help clean up various parts of Nantucket withThe Clean Team. Meet in town at The Handlebar Cafe, 15 Washington St. or out-of-town at at Mill Hill Park, where you’ll meet the group next to Ye Olde Mill.. wconnell@connellandersen.com 8 AM to 6 PM - Whaling Museum Open to the Public Reserve a time to visit at nha.org & see the classic world-class exhibits and the newly opened The Road from Abolition to Suffrage exhibit. 13 Broad Street.

8:30 AM - Historic Mansions of Main Street and the 1746 Windmill A 2-mil, 45 min nonstop exercise walk with historic commentary down beautiful streets & lanes most visitors never find. $15, Cash Only. Meet at Federal and India Sts by Atheneum fence 10 min early. No reservations required. 508-332-0953 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM - Farmers’ and Artisans’ Market Vendors sell farm goods and other items along Cambridge and North Union Streets, weather permitting.

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8:30 AM to 5:30 PM - Visit the Museum Turned Inside Out Enjoy the spectacular views from the grounds of the Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum at 158 Polpis Road. The museum is closed this season, but during daylight hours, you may visit the property, enjoy a picnic, and see a dozen storyboards that tell the dramatic stories told by the museum’s exhibits.

11 AM - Historic Downtown Walking Tour Led by the 3-time runner-up in the Nantucket History Quiz Bowl, 1/2 mile, 80 min.

Meet at Centre and Main in front of the brick bank building. Please arrive 10 min. early. No reservations necessary. $20, Adults, $15 for seniors (65) and teens. Cash Only. 508-332-0953 8 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk, Town Route Nantucket’s first & oldest Ghost Walk: see 5 of the island’s most haunted locations.

Led by original guide; 1 mi, lasts 80 mins. $20; $15 seniors (65+) & teens, $5 ages 7-12. Cash only. Meet at Main & Centre by bank steps 10 mins early. 508-332-0953

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 8:30 AM - Fabulous Mansions of the Cliff & Brant Point A 2 1/2 mi, 55 min., nonstop exercise walk with historic commentary past spectacular homes on Nantucket. $20, Cash only. Meet at Main & Centre by the bank steps 10 min early. 508-332-0953 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM - Visit the Museum Turned Inside Out Enjoy the spectacular views from the grounds of the Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum at 158 Polpis Road. The museum is closed this season, but during daylight hours, you may visit the property, enjoy a picnic, and see a dozen storyboards that tell the dramatic stories told by the museum’s exhibits.

11 AM - Historic Downtown Walking Tour Led by the 3-time runner-up in the Nantucket History Quiz Bowl, 1/2 mile, 80 min.

Meet at Centre and Main in front of the brick bank building. Please arrive 10 min. early. No reservations necessary. $20, Adults, $15 for seniors (65) and teens. Cash Only. 508-332-0953 8 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk, Town Route Nantucket’s first & oldest Ghost Walk: see 5 of the island’s most haunted locations.

Led by original guide; 1 mi, lasts 80 mins. $20; $15 seniors (65+) & teens, $5 ages 7-12. Cash only. Meet at Main & Centre by bank steps 10 mins early. 508-332-0953

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 8 AM to 6 PM - Whaling Museum Open to the Public Reserve a time to visit at nha.org & see the classic world-class exhibits and the newly opened The Road from Abolition to Suffrage exhibit. 13 Broad Street.

8:30 AM - Fabulous Mansions of the Cliff & Brant Point A 2 1/2 mi, 55 min., nonstop exercise walk with historic commentary past spectacular homes on Nantucket. $20, Cash only. Meet at Main & Centre by the bank steps 10 min early. 508-332-0953 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM - Visit the Museum Turned Inside Out Enjoy the spectacular views from the grounds of the Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum at 158 Polpis Road. The museum is closed this season, but during daylight hours, you may visit the property, enjoy a picnic, and see a dozen storyboards that tell the dramatic stories told by the museum’s exhibits.

10 to 11 AM - Nature Story Hour with Maria Mitchell Assn. for Age 3+ Read a nature or science related book, meet one of the MMA’s animal friends, then make a craft or play a game related to the story. Children must be accompanied by an adult & all participants must register: MariaMitchell.org 10 AM to 2 PM - STEM Grab & Go: Balancing Robot Stop by the Weezie Porch and pick up this week’s STEM project, a balancing robot to help explore weights & balance with a robot they can color, cut-out, & experiment with. All supplies & instructions included. Appropriate for ages 3+ . To extend the experience, call 508-228-1110 ext 103 and ask for The Robot Bag, a selection of picture books with a robot theme. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. 11 AM - Historic Downtown Walking Tour Led by the 3-time runner-up in the Nantucket History Quiz Bowl, 1/2 mile, 80 min.

Meet at Centre and Main in front of the brick bank building. Please arrive 10 min. early. No reservations necessary. $20, Adults, $15 for seniors (65) and teens. Cash Only. 508-332-0953 8 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk, Town Route Nantucket’s first & oldest Ghost Walk: see 5 of the island’s most haunted locations.

Led by original guide; 1 mi, lasts 80 mins. $20; $15 seniors (65+) & teens, $5 ages 7-12. Cash only. Meet at Main & Centre by bank steps 10 mins early. 508-332-0953

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 8 AM to 6 PM - Whaling Museum Open to the Public Reserve a time to visit at nha.org & see the classic world-class exhibits and the newly opened The Road from Abolition to Suffrage exhibit. 13 Broad Street.

8:30 AM - Historic Mansions of Main Street and the 1746 Windmill A 2-mil, 45 min nonstop exercise walk with historic commentary down beautiful streets & lanes most visitors never find. $15, Cash Only. Meet at Federal and India Sts by Atheneum fence 10 min early. No reservations required. 508-332-0953 continued on page 14

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We are also seeing more frequent sightings of Portuguese Man o’ War, a far more potent species of jellyfish generally found in large numbers further south. We usually have reports of a few each year, but last week there were 10 in one day! Not only are their stings painful, but they can leave welt-like red marks on the skin.

And it’s not just stinging jellyfish. We are also seeing some unusual species of fish show up that have either never been seen here before or are very rare visitors.

In early July, a vacationer fishing from shore near Eel Point hooked a houndfish, a warm-water species

that may never have been caught before along the Massachusetts shore and was definitely a first for Nantucket. The houndfish was a skinny, 4-foot-long fish with a needlelike mouth and menacing teeth. While this could be just an unfamiliar fish way off course, it is one of a slew of unusual fish reports from the shores of New England in recent years.

Another new visitor to our area has gotten a lot of people talking.

There have been multiple hammerhead shark sightings this year, with some relatively close to shore.

Eric Savetsky, of the Nantucket Land Bank, photographed a scalloped hammerhead about 80 miles south of the island in July. In late August, a fisherman saw a hammerhead in shallow waters of the Monomoy tip on the Cape.

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more typically found in warmer, tropical-like waters. With the gulf stream extending further north, hammerheads are being seen more frequently along the coast where, previously, it would have been too cold.

These additional wildlife sightings may be exciting for islanders and visitors.

It’s always interesting to see something new and to add to the Nantucket biodiversity. But there is another consequence to warming waters. Some species that are typically found around Nantucket may be moving further north to escape higher than normal ocean temperatures. We’ve seen this as lobster populations move further north, for example.

Anglers have been noticing changes to ocean life for some time. It might not just be new species, but also changes to the timing of arrivals such as bonito and false albacore, striped bass, and bluefish—their activity is primarily temperature dependent. As the waters warm earlier, the fishing changes as well.

These warm ocean temperatures are not only drawing in unusual sea creatures and changing fishing seasons, but also helping to fuel a busy hurricane season. Tropical storms and hurricanes derive their energy from warm ocean waters.

An ocean with warm water extending through the water column can increase the odds for storms to rapidly intensify.

So, what are we to do? Changes to the ocean seem beyond our control, but as most of the changes we are seeing are a direct result of human activity, and are often made worse by human activity, we do have the power to limit the effects of climate change. September is Climate Change Awareness Month and there are many chances to learn about what we, as a community, can do. For more resources, visit acklimate.org.

Rather than becoming complacent, these changes to our environment should instead bring us to action. We should be moved from discussion to action at the local, state, national, and international levels. The ramifications of climate change are real and they are here on Nantucket. Learn more about what your community is doing to address climate change and be part of the resilient solutions.

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8:30 AM to 5:30 PM - Visit the Museum Turned Inside Out Enjoy the spectacular views from the grounds of the Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum at 158 Polpis Road. The museum is closed this season, but during daylight hours, you may visit the property, enjoy a picnic, and see a dozen storyboards that tell the dramatic stories told by the museum’s exhibits.

11 AM - Historic Downtown Walking Tour Led by the 3-time runner-up in the Nantucket History Quiz Bowl, 1/2 mile, 80 min.

Meet at Centre and Main in front of the brick bank building. Please arrive 10 min. early. No reservations necessary. $20, Adults, $15 for seniors (65) and teens. Cash Only. 508-332-0953 7 to 9 PM - Online: Tea & Tarot Led by Danica Connors, who has been reading tarot for over 30 years, this gathering is an opportunity for beginners to learn and advanced readers to share skills & receive readings. Registration required: shanticrow@aol.com 8 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk, Town Route Nantucket’s first & oldest Ghost Walk: see 5 of the island’s most haunted locations.

Led by original guide; 1 mi, lasts 80 mins. $20; $15 seniors (65+) & teens, $5 ages 7-12. Cash only. Meet at Main & Centre by bank steps 10 mins early. 508-332-0953

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 8 AM to 6 PM - Whaling Museum Open to the Public Reserve a time to visit at nha.org & see the classic world-class exhibits and the newly opened The Road from Abolition to Suffrage exhibit. 13 Broad Street.

8:30 AM - Historic Mansions of Main Street and the 1746 Windmill A 2-mil, 45 min nonstop exercise walk with historic commentary down beautiful streets & lanes most visitors never find. $15, Cash Only. Meet at Federal and India Sts by Atheneum fence 10 min early. No reservations required. 508-332-0953 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM - Visit the Museum Turned Inside Out Enjoy the spectacular views from the grounds of the Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum at 158 Polpis Road. The museum is closed this season, but during daylight hours, you may visit the property, enjoy a picnic, and see a dozen storyboards that tell the dramatic stories told by the museum’s exhibits.

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seas. Tickets $35: call 508-228-1387 11 AM - Historic Downtown Walking Tour Led by the 3-time runner-up in the Nantucket History Quiz Bowl, 1/2 mile, 80 min.

Meet at Centre and Main in front of the brick bank building. Please arrive 10 min. early. No reservations necessary. $20, Adults, $15 for seniors (65) and teens. Cash Only. 508-332-0953 2 to 3:30 PM - Nature Art & Exploration for Ages 6+ Explore the natural world through the lens of your inner artist. Registration required at MariaMitchell.org 8 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk, Town Route Nantucket’s first & oldest Ghost Walk: see 5 of the island’s most haunted locations.

Led by original guide; 1 mi, lasts 80 mins. $20; $15 seniors (65+) & teens, $5 ages 7-12. Cash only. Meet at Main & Centre by bank steps 10 mins early. 508-332-0953

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 8 AM to 6 PM - Whaling Museum Open to the Public Reserve a time to visit at nha.org & see the classic world-class exhibits and the newly opened The Road from Abolition to Suffrage exhibit. 13 Broad Street.

8 AM to 10 PM - Wing Day All day, a basket of 16 jumbo wings for $12.95; half basket for $9.95: buffalo, barbecue, teriyaki, or plain. At Easy Street Cantina, Corner of Broad & Easy Street. 508228-5418 EasyStreetCantina.com 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM - Visit the Museum Turned Inside Out Enjoy the spectacular views from the grounds of the Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum at 158 Polpis Road. The museum is closed this season, but during daylight hours, you may visit the property, enjoy a picnic, and see a dozen storyboards that tell the dramatic stories told by the museum’s exhibits.

11 AM - Historic Downtown Walking Tour Led by the 3-time runner-up in the Nantucket History Quiz Bowl, 1/2 mile, 80 min.

Meet at Centre and Main in front of the brick bank building. Please arrive 10 min. early. No reservations necessary. $20, Adults, $15 for seniors (65) and teens. Cash Only. 508-332-0953 2 to 3:30 PM - Habitat Hike for Ages 6+ What makes a forest different from a field? Investigate the natural habitats around Nantucket. Registration required: MariaMitchell.org 8 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk, Town Route Nantucket’s first & oldest Ghost Walk: see 5 of the island’s most haunted locations.

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comparable jewelry designs that are unlike anything else you’ll see on the island are Simantov’s playful and fun shell jewelry. Modeled after the mussel, clams, scallop, and whelk shells found on so many of our beaches, these shimmering shells go easily from day to night. 14 Easy Street. rsimantov.com.

ACK 4170TM is filled with gifts for every taste. Our fall favorite is their new teak charcuterie boards with the island carved into one end. It’s ideal for fall and holiday entertaining, and makes a great gift for anyone who loves Nantucket.

You’ll find ACK 4170TM where Easy Street meets Old North Wharf and online at ack4170.com.

At the base of Main Street, it’s hard to miss the shop with a ship model hanging above the sign. This shop has a great selection of island gifts, but we’d send you in to Blue Beetle at 12 Main Street for one of their soft and cuddly Nantucket cashmere sweaters to keep you cozy this fall and winter. Their island gifts can also be found online at bluebeetlenantucket.com.

Along Old South Wharf, there are four shops you shouldn’t miss. Stroll up this wharf, and along the left side you’ll find The Love Shack by LOLA. In this small shop are handcrafted pendants, charms, bracelets, rings, cufflinks, and other jewelry designed to commemorate important moments in your life. It’s the perfect memento for your island visit. lolacompany.com continued on page 19

SAFE CARE Safe Summer

Nantucket Cottage Hospital is making the medical care you need this summer accessible, convenient, and most of all, safe by implementing the following plan for non-emergency care. Our foremost priority is the health and safety of our patients, so these initiatives will allow us to reduce the potential for transmission of the coronavirus within our facility and provide you with excellent care, safely.

Same-Day Appointments: Patients with common conditions and ailments that are non-life-threatening should call 508-825-1000 to schedule a same-day medical appointment. Staff will determine whether patients should be seen through a virtual visit or whether an in-person appointment is necessar y. To To keep patients and staff safe by reducing the number of individuals in our waiting area, NCH is not offering the walk-in care ser vice this summerr.. Please do not arrive without calling ahead for a same-day appointment. Patients with same-day appointments will be seen at the physicians practice inside the main hospital, not at the Anderson Building. The entrance to the physicians practice is now open.

Hours of operation for same-day appointments: • Monday – Friday: 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

• Saturday – Sunday: 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

COVID-19 Te Testing for Symptomatic Patients & Close Contacts: Te Testing criteria for COVID-19 now include all patients with at least one of the following signs or symptoms consistent with a viral respirator y syndrome: subjective/documented fever ; new sore throat; new cough; new runny nose/nasal congestion; new shortness of breath; new muscle aches; anosmia (new loss of sense of smell); or typical symptoms concerning for COVID-19 (e.g. COVID toes). Close contacts of patients with COVID-19 without symptoms also meet criteria to be tested. If you are experiencing one or more of these symptoms, please come to drive-thru evaluation and testing site at the hospital’s main entrance portico. There is no need to call ahead, and the costs of testing for symptomatic patients and close contacts are completely covered whether patients have insurance or not.

Hours of operation for COVID-19 testing: • Monday – Friday: 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. & 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

• Saturday – Sunday: 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Yesterday’s Island/Today’s Nantucket A little farther down, across from Slip 14 at 13 Old South Wharf, Ireland Galleries offers everything from apparel and handbags to paintings and art by owner Lorene Ireland. Our pick in this shop is one of Ireland’s amazing mosaics made from shells, glass, and porcelain. We love her summery framed mosaics to adorn a wall, but she also makes sculptures and boxes to hold your treasures.

Cross the shell pathway to Icarus + Company, a jewelry studio and shop on Old South Wharf where you’ll find the makers hard at work creating exquisite jewelry that emulates the beauty of the natural world around us.

Our favorite this season are their Nantucket Moon Snail Drop Earrings, available in sterling silver or brass.

One shop down at #20 is Made on Nantucket, the only place on Nantucket where you can find a framed miniature seriograph by famed island artist Donn Russell. Owner Kathleen Duncombe has a selection of Russell’s superb prints in other sizes, but we are particularly fond of the miniatures—buy several to make a beautiful grouping of your island memories.

Heading back downtown, take a few steps off Main Street to 2 Union Street where up the stairs you’ll find the Gray Lady Smoke Shop. In addition to a great se-

Vol. 50 No. 10 • YesterdaysIsland.com lection of fine cigars, smoking accessories, and glassware, they also carry a small selection of locally-made gifts. We love the pottery made by islander Katy DeHeart. Follow them on Instagram @ackgraylady ackgraylady.com In the heart of Nantucket, at 21 Centre Street, you’ll find Jeweler’s Gallery which has been a favorite of island shoppers since 1971. Our pick among the gorgeous estate jewelry and new pieces are owner Jim O’Leary’s golden Sailors’ Valentines. These beautifully crafted gold pendants, some studded with rubies, diamonds, emeralds, and sapphires, harken back to the days when Nantucket sailors were gone for years and would return home to wives and loved ones with sailors valentines lovingly made from shells. These and Jim’s other nautical and Nantucket jewelry designs are also available at thejewelersgallery.com.

If you’re shopping for someone with four legs instead of two, stop by Cold Noses, newly relocated to 48 Centre Street. They have a fun selection of collars and leashes with Nantucket motifs: lobsters, lighthouses, shells, whales, and more. Sizes start at XS and go all the way up to XXL. geronimos.com You have two chances to select an autographed book by an island author: Mitchell’s Book Corner that has anchored downtown for generations at 54 Main Street and at Nantucket Bookworks at 25 Broad Street.

Both locations are dedicated to readers, and they are happy to make recommendations. Our staff could not just pick one, so we break our own rule by suggesting two choices: Summer of ‘69 by island author Elin Hilderbrand and A Thousand Leagues of Blue by Nantucket writer Betsy Tyler. We’re betting that either one you choose, you won’t be able to resist starting to read it during the ferry ride back to America.

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tion is ever-changing. Currently she has white, dark wash, and light wash, and a few children’s sizes along with adult sizes.

Her CAJs pair wonderfully well with Duncombe’s Neck Candy scarves. “I mix different yarns to get the effect: it’s all about the texture and the color.” Soft and bright, the scarves are onesize-fits-all.

A twist in the design allows you to pull the scarf over your head as a hood when the weather turns chilly.

In addition to her CAJ designs and her Neck Candy, Made On Nantucket is the downtown retailer for shawls and heirloom weaving by islander Karin Sheppard. Kathleen also sells beautiful bangles, rings, and earrings that she made in sterling silver and gold using the lost-wax casting method, and she has a stunning collection of Bakelite jewelry, barware, and kitchenware—some extraordinary and rare that collectors love.

You’ll discover these unique finds at Made On Nantucket, 20 Old Wharf, open most days from noon to 5pm and by appointment, call 508-228-0110.

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Featured Restaurant: Dune

Dune It Right

by C.Oscar Olson

There is no arguing the fact that this has been the most challenging summer in memory for island businesses, and harder still for for our many marvelous restaurants. From forced closures to takeout-only to better weather and expanded outdoor seating, it has been a roller coaster to say the least. By meeting the innumerable challenges head-on with constant adjustments and adaptations, Dune has never missed a beat.

Located in the heart of town on Broad Street, Dune is always fun, friendly, and fresh. Three distinct dining rooms offer feelings of relaxed sophistication, with loads of light when the sun is still shining or comfortably lit lounging while dining after dark.

The restaurant is complete with a breezy patio area just outside, perfect for food and drink no matter the weather. And, new this season, are tables just outside on the sidewalk. We not only enjoyed our meal from here, but also took in some of the best people-watching Nantucket has to offer.

With more than 20 years of industry experience under his belt, Chef Michael Getter knows how to work every angle of the restaurant. A graduate of Culinary Institute of America, he has catered for thousands in Nantucket Grey Lady Oysters a sitting and at just 21 years of age was put in charge as executive chef of the island hotspot 21 Federal. From there he took on the role of chef/owner at the acclaimed American Seasons, received the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence for his talents as a Sommelier, and worked briefly as executive chef of MAX Ultimate Foods, one of Boston’s premier catering companies. His cuisine has been praised in Bon Appetit and Gourmet.

Chef Getter has assembled a crack team for Dune: Chef de Cuisine Joseph Ranstatler, Sous Chef Andres Titus, and Cocktail Master Joshua Loughlin. At Dune, ultra-fresh and hyperlocal ingredients combine with expert technique to allow the quality of every dish to shine as bright as can be. This was evident in every dish we had, but Smoked Halibut Pate

especially so in our starters.

Four sparklingly fresh and perfectly plump Nantucket Grey Lady Oysters on the Half Shell come embellished with a vibrant rhubarb mignonette, cool and crisp diced cucumbers, and shallots. Pink peppercorns add a crunch of sweet spice to every morsel.

One of the evening’s specials, a Smoked Halibut Pate, showcased the clean, tender, flaky fish with wisps of light smoke. Tangy capers and pea shoots provided crisp contrast to every bite, and it was served alongside a healthy handful of razor thin house made potato chips.

A tableside pour of Summer Corn Bisque is silky and sweet with a savory, Latin-inspired spice. Chunks of tender Maine crab mingle throughout with crisp grilled corn, cilantro, and lime crema for a boost of acidity.

For a heartier starter, we went with the multi-dimensional Sweet Soy Glazed Pork Belly. Spicy house-made kimchi cuts through the crisp, luscious richness of the pork, while toasty cashews provide a buttery crunch. Drizzles of carrot gel add a bright and tangy touch, and each bite could be made unique by adding and subtracting the different components.

The vegetarian option, a Farm Zucchini Risotto, was our favorite first of the evening. The depth of flavor that infuses the rice comes from truffled mascarpone, preserved lemon, and parmesan broth that combine to create a beautiful backdrop to the pureed and fresh paper-thin rings of squash atop it all. Toasted hazelnuts add texture to this light but fantastically flavorful option.

If good help is hard to find, then it might be because Chef Michael Getter has found all the good help.

No matter when we go or what we order at Dune, no matter who seats us or serves Farm Zucchini Risotto us at this restaurant, the quality is never in question. Our waitress, Martha, was as professional, clear, and confident as can be. Every question was answered without pause, and not a single detail was overlooked.

We thought it best to cleanse our pallets between courses, and a couple craft cocktails really did the trick (cover photo). All of mixologist Josh’s drinks are dynamic, complex, original, and not to be missed. Truly a scientist, he has an uncanny ability to combine unexpected ingredients and create something altogether surprising. The Smoke Signal gets its name from slightly smoky Del Maguey mezcal and heavily peated Laphroaig Scotch. The two spirits mingle in El Jimador

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lemon and a dash of pithy orange bitters.

Dune not only boasts a fine-tuned and lengthy wine list tailor-made for menu pairing, but also select beer, mocktails, and a full bar selection. There are so many options to easily enhance your meal.

Every dish served at Dune is a work of art. It is the food that dictates the design, and each one is a symphony for the senses. It is impossible not to take a moment to exhale, admire the presentation, and breathe in the aromas offered up. Our entrees began arriving a few moments into our drinks, and each one was an absolute showstopper.

Slightly seared edges of thick-cut Grilled Yellowfin Tuna (cover photo) surround the deep, ruby-red flesh of the fish. Still cool within, it’s served atop chilled toothsome soba noodles laced with a mango vegetable salad. The broth under it all is begging to be mopped up, with delicate flavors of sesame, lime, cucumber, and ginger combining to create something completely new.

Unbelievably moist Grilled Atlantic Swordfish (cover photo) is summer love on a plate with a Greek salad of cucumber, tomatoes, olives, and chickpeas over a smear of whipped feta. The saltiness of the cheese brings out the sweetness of cubed, juicy watermelon served alongside and fresh oregano and mint add an aromatic and herby edge.

It’s hard to go wrong with a steak, and it’s harder yet with an aged steak prepared just right from Dune. The Grilled Prime Angus Beef Sirloin is served sliced and was cooked exactly as we ordered it: a perfect medium rare. Al dente French lentils, sweet and succulent grilled peaches, red onion jam, and blue cheese butter ensure every bite is as delectable as the first.

The PanSeared Wester Ross Salmon has one of the most perfect flakes we’ve laid eyes on. It’s served medium rare, and you wouldn’t want it any other way: tender and juicy alongside a piping of refried beans Pan-Seared Wester Ross Salmon

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and tomato orange salsa, mild shishito peppers, and chayote squash with red onion, cotija cheese, a dash of chili aioli, finished with a lively sprinkle of citrus powder.

Our all around favorite main course was the Pan-Roasted Jumbo Sea Scallops.

Sweet, smoky, crunchy, and creamy all at once, the dish is brought toGrilled Prime Angus Beef Sirloin gether with sweet grilled corn, earthy parsnip puree, tender flageolet beans, spicy and savory poblano peppers, a salty crisp from prosciutto chips, smoked mushrooms, and a divine douse of rich lobster broth.

Dessert is usually far from my favorite course, but it is essential to save room for it at Dune. The Pot de Creme is borderline sinful in its dark, dense, silkiness.

It’s topped with a dollop of otherworldly whipped cream and a salty sweet chocolate peanut crumble. Pair it with a cup of coffee for a grand finale. A balancing act to our first sweet finish, the flavorful Lemon Olive Oil Cake is only slightly sweet, moist, and light as a feather. It comes paired with a peach compote that retains its texture, whipped mascarpone, and butPan-Roasted Jumbo Sea Scallops tery candied walnuts.

Fine dining may seem like an adventure to some and others may be intimidated by high caliber and quality of food and flavor. At Dune Chef Getter’s haute cuisine is accessible to all: from the timid to the jaded, dining at Dune is an experience one mustn’t miss!

Dune 20 Broad Street • DuneNantucket.com • 508-228-5550 Dinner nightly from 5:30 to 9:30pm Dinner entrees range in price from $33.50 to $43.50 Outdoor, Indoor, & Enclosed Patio Dining Major Credit Cards Accepted Call to ask about private dining options

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In this plague year, neighborliness operates like gravity; at a distance. No more high fives, no more down lows, no more too slows. We wear our masks, keep six feet apart, and wave. Strange, yet each one of those shows care, while an embrace con brio has become a threat and an assault. We care enough to keep away.

It is Fire Chief Bruce Watt’s world, we are only passing through. The former Fire Chief is known for waving at absolutely every familiar face that passed before him on the roads. He would lift two fingers off the steering wheel in acknowledgment, and then, perhaps, he would nod his head. I suspect that, if pressed, he couldn’t name half of the people he waved at, but he recognized them, saluted them, and passed on. “You’re one of us” and, in receiving the wave and nod, you belonged; you were among neighbors.

So I hope it is with our evening pedestrians. They pass by in the cool of the evening, step by step, accepting of a wave and a wag. They don’t stop, they don’t turn back, they keep moving through the September light.

The summer ebbs. The blue sky has burned through the low lying fog and humidity and revealed the island as we remember it. The surf has built up, the hydrangea swing in a breeze and the mildew hasn’t regrown in the closet (yet).

Off shore, the tuna and the whales remain.

March returns. It comes to my house, every night at around 3 in the morning.

Orion and the winter constellations spin back into the sky, along with all of the old friends: their bills, the President, and the virus. The Days of March scroll by, one after the other, into an unremitting gray ceiling.

I knew March would return, but I did not believe. When you know something, you are intellectually sure of its truth, but when you believe, the truth seeps out of your bones. The movie didn’t end, the good guys didn’t win, and the dawn didn’t come. The gray twilight struggle continues. And at three am, in the glowing screen of our lives, the howls of March descend.

Yet. The couple will walk by again this evening. And we will wave, smile, and wag as they shuffle. Painful. Constant. Indomitable.

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Daily from 7:15am to 11:15pm. Buses will leave town at quarter after the hour, last bus from town 11:15pm.

Buses will leave Sconset at quarter of the hour from 7:45am to 8:45pm. The last bus leaves Sconset at 10:45pm.

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MID ISLAND ROUTE

Buses will leave town every 30 minutes (on the hour and half hour from town) daily from 7am to 11:30pm.

AIRPORT ROUTE

Daily 10am to 6pm. Buses will leave town on the hour and airport on the half hour. Last bus from the airport is 5:30pm. Last bus from town is 6pm.

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NANTUCKET ISLAND BEACHES

NORTH SHORE AND HARBOR BEACHES

EASTERN SHORE - OCEAN BEACHES

40th Pole: Great for families and young children, but no lifeguards. On Nantucket

Siasconset: Regular shuttle bus service or seven-mile ride on paved bike path.

Sound; warm water during July, August and September inspired nickname “The Bathtub” for area nearby. Parking. Best access via 4WD vehicle.

Dionis: 3 miles from town by bike on the north side of Eel Point Rd off Madaket Road. Look for the boulder marked “Dionis.” Sheltered by dunes, calm waters for swimming, safe for children; restrooms, & parking. Beachgoers can take NRTA shuttle bus to Eel Point Rd stop & walk.

Steps: Between Dionis and Jetties beaches; access from Cliff Road. No lifeguard, no facilities, very little parking. Gentle surf; sandbar. Many steep steps must be descended to get to the beach.

Jetties: Easy bike ride from town, or take the shuttle bus. Great beach for families.

Lifeguards, changing rooms, playground, volleyball nets, restrooms, showers, public phones, restaurant and take-out food service. Concession and restrooms handicap accessible; boardwalk to the beach. Tennis. Windsurfing, sailboat, and kayak rentals. Shuttle service from town to Jetties Beach is available seasonally.

Brant Point: Easy walk or bike ride from town. No lifeguard. Strong current; experienced swimmers; beach drops off suddenly under the water. Scenic beach with Brant Point Lighthouse; nice to sit and watch the boats rounding the point.

Here is where to go to wave goodbye to friends and family departing on the Steamship.

Children’s: Harbor Beach, an easy walk from town down So. Beach Street and off Harbor View Way. Flotation devices are not permitted within the guarded area.

Ideal for small children; park, playground, and bandstand; lifeguard, restrooms, showers, food service, picnic tables. Food, playground, and rest room are all accessible. Activities sponsored by Park & Recreation Commission are often held at this beach during the summer.

Francis Street: Five-minute walk from Main Street. Calm harbor waters for swimming; no lifeguard. Jungle gym, kayak rentals, bathroom.

SOUTH SHORE - OCEAN BEACHES Cisco Beach: Four-mile bike ride to end of Hummock Pond Road. Heavy surf; lifeguard. No facilities. Parking. Rip currents can be strong.

Ladies Beach: To access, turn left at the end of Bartlett Farm Road. No facilities; no lifeguard. Limited parking. Rip current can be strong; heavy surf.

Miacomet Beach: at the end of Miacomet Road. Surf and rip currents can be dangerous. Parking. No facilities or food service. Families with very young children may prefer Miacomet Pond.

South Shore Beach: at the end of South Shore Rd. Limited parking; difficult to access beach, 4WD is advisable. No lifeguard; no facilities.

Surfside: Located at the end of Surfside Road, a three-mile ride on paved bike path or take the shuttles. Easy to park. Plenty of surf, wide beach is good for picnics, beach games, and surfcasting. Kite flying west of Surfside Beach is acceptable; for safety reasons, please do not fly kites east of Surfside toward the airport.

Due to the number of people who frequent Surfside Beach during the day, it is inadvisable to fly kites during the peak beachgoing hours. Lifeguard, restrooms, showers, public phones, food service. Shuttle service from town to Surfside Beach is available seasonally.

Fisherman’s Beach: Located between Surfside Beach and Nobadeer. No parking; Beach access via steep wooden steps. Plenty of surf, wide beach is good for picnics, beach games, and surfcasting. No lifeguard; no facilities.

Nobadeer: Located near the airport. Limited parking; difficult to access beach.

Plenty of surf, wide beach is good for picnics, beach games, and surfcasting. No lifeguard; no facilities.

Madequecham: Land Bank property at the end of Madequecham Valley Road; rough sand road. Parking. No facilities; no lifeguards. Rip current can be strong; heavy surf.

Tom Nevers (“Pebble Beach“): Surf can be heavy; very coarse sand. No lifeguard; no facilities. Good for fishing. Strong rip currents; heavy surf. Access to the beach can be difficult.

WESTERN SHORE - OCEAN BEACHES Madaket: As far west as you can go, six-mile bike ride on scenic, paved bike path, or take the shuttle bus. Heavy surf, lifeguard, restrooms. Famous for its incredible sunsets.

Surf can be heavy; lifeguard. Food available in nearby village of ’Sconset.

Low Beach: 4WD access. Surf can be heavy; no lifeguard.

BAY & POND BEACHES Miacomet Pond: Fresh water pond on Nantucket. Good for young children. Parking; no lifeguard, no facilities. Snapping turtles may be encountered.

Pocomo Beach: Great for kayaking and to learn to windsurf. Just west of the Head of the Harbor. Good for children. No lifeguards, no facilities.

Eel Point: Good for fishing and watching the sunset. No lifeguard; no facilities.

Limited parking. Rip currents can be strong.

Coskata-Coatue and Great Point: at the end of Wauwinet Road, past The Wauwinet Inn. Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge managed by Trustees of Reservations; beach sticker required for vehicles from Trustees of Reservations. Great for fishing and for seeing Great Point Lighthouse up close. Rolling dunes, bayberry, beach plum, heather, and beach grass. Salt marsh and maritime shrubland. The largest red cedar savanna and woodland in New England. Gray and harbor seals.

Public restrooms available at the lighthouse Memorial Day-Columbus Day. Sections of the refuge are sometimes closed to protect nesting shorebirds. Dogs permitted only from Sept. 16 thru March 31 and must be leashed at all times. Guided tours with Trustee naturalists offered in-season. Seasonal hunting permitted. For more details, go to www.TheTrustees.org Property Lookup.

Sesachacha Pond: off Polpis Road. Great for families; warm water; no facilities; no lifeguard. Parking. Near the Audubon Sesachacha Heathlands and Wildlife Sanctuary.

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Nantucket has some of the most beautiful and pristine beaches in the world. Please respect Nantucket’s fragile environment and the beauty of our island. Clean up your litter, respect private property, and use only designated entry points. In areas where dune reclaimation is taking place, please do not cross the rope or fence barriers protecting the dunes.

BEACH SAFETY •Learn to swim. If you can’t swim an overhead stroke for at least 15 minutes you should not be in the ocean. •Never swim alone. Always swim with a buddy, and swim near a lifeguard whenever possible. •Stay out of the “surf zone” where the waves break at the shoreline. Waves are at their greatest force here, and even a small wave can lift you up and throw you headfirst into the sand. •Never run from the beach into the water and dive headfirst into the waves. Sandbars that cannot be seen from the surface may be present and/or the water may be too shallow.

•Don’t jump or dive into the water from a pier or rock jetty. From a pier or jetty, water appears much deeper than it really is. What looks like 10 or 20 feet of water may only be 2 to 3 feet deep. Diving in could be fatal. The same applies for jumping headfirst into the ocean or a wave from a surfboard – don’t do it! It’s not a risk worth taking. •If you are body surfing or boogie boarding, always keep your arms out in front of you to protect your head and neck. •A rip current will pull you away from the shore, but it will not pull you under. If you’re caught in a rip current, do not swim toward the shore! Instead, swim parallel to the shore, until you’re out of the rip current. Then, swim in to shore. •Never drink alcohol or use drugs at the beach. It clouds your ability to make wise decisions, and that could be fatal! •Take direction from lifeguards at all times.

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Island Fun & Shopping Apparel & Accessories Blue Beetle Welcoming customers inside and offering online orders Clothing, Accessories, Jewelry, Gifts

508-228-3227 12 Main Street

BLUE BEETLE reflects the playfulness and elegance of island living. We strive to provide a collection of carefully curated clothing, jewelry, gifts and accessories that portray the summer lifestyle on Nantucket. We have modern, chic, and contemporary fashions to suit every occasion. Known for our Nantucket Jewelry, there is something for everyone; beads to fit Pandora, rings, bracelets and of course our charm bar, where you can create your own unique island necklace. We also offer Private Shopping Appointments, Curbside Pickup & Shipping. Visit us online at BlueBeetleNantucket.com —Follow us on Instagram: @BlueBeetle and Facebook.

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Commonwealth Visit us online!

Fabulous Resale. Fresh Finds.

508.680.1399 12 Oak Street

COMMONWEALTH is a unique resale boutique where we believe even clothes deserve a second chance. This eclectic little shop on Oak Street specializes in curating quality gently used pieces from your favorite designers. Come in to find preloved gems or bring in your gently used items to turn your closet into cash!

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Made on Nantucket A unique collection of apparel, gifts, jewelry, & art

508-228-0110 20 Old South Wharf

Karin Sheppard’s gorgeous handwoven shawls, scarves, and more are back on Old South Wharf at MADE ON NANTUCKET. In addition to apparel and more by Island Weaves, this island shop also offers a unique selection of CAJ Designs for adults and children by Kathleen A. Duncombe.

These hand-decorated repurposed denim shorts, jeans, jean skirts, and jackets are unique and stunning. This shop on the Wharf also has multi-colored and textured Neck Candy Scarves — all made on Nantucket by Kathleen A. Duncombe.

Murray’s Toggery Shop Open Daily Classic & Updated Clothing for Men, Women, & Children

508-228-0437 62 Main Street

Stroll up Main Street, just a few steps from the wharves and marina, to find MURRAY`S TOGGERY SHOP, home of the original Nantucket Reds collections. Nantucket Reds are made from their 100% cotton that fades to pink and becomes softer with repeated washing. For decades these pants have been the mark of the “in-the-know” island lovers. Their MCREST Nantucket Reds collection features items made exclusively in the USA. Stop by and see their newly renovated ladies department and experience multilevel recreational shopping. Their buyers comb the markets for the tasteful assortment of clothes, shoes, and accessories they carry, all with a traditional, upbeat, and long lasting flair. Collections include Frances Valentine, Shoshana, NYDJ, Kendra Scott, Sail to Sable, Bonobos, Peter Millar, Smathers and Branson, Castaway, Vineyard Vines, and more. Celebrating 75 years in business, MURRAY’S is here for all of your retail needs!

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Sara Campbell Seaside Essentials: beachwear, accessories, jewelry LABOR DAY SALE — Celebrating Made in the USA every day!

508-680-1626 5 South Beach St.

All year long SARA CAMPBELL offers color and detail to a woman’s wardrobe with her beautiful silhouettes of dresses and sportswear, but when summer arrives – it’s time to play! Fun beachwear, accessories, jewelry, and other seaside essentials are available in her chic shop.

Our apparel is proudly made in the USA! Visit SARA CAMPBELL at 5 South Beach to find the perfect look … see you soon! shop.saracampbell.com

Serenella Nantucket Open for the season Named one of Elle Magazine’s Top 50 Boutiques in the World

508-228-3400 9B South Beach Street

Consistently voted Best of Boston and heralded by Elle Magazine as one of the top 50 boutiques in the world, SERENELLA has been on a mission to offer the best of ready-to-wear and accessories from A-list designers including Barrie, Bottega Veneta, Giambattista Valli, Irene Neuwirth, Marlo Laz, Marni, Missoni, Nina Runsdorf, Thom Browne. And more. serenellausa.com

Serenella Nantucket Open Monday-Sunday 10 am to 6 pm Home, Ready-to-Wear, Accessories, Apothecary

508-690-3400 44 Centre Street

SERENELLA is pleased to introduce the magnificent world of La Double J: Ready to Wear, Accessories, Home and the exclusive launch of the collaboration with Acqua Di Parma. La Double J is a Milanese brand that edits the very best of Italy. All of their wildly patterned creations are distilled through a lens of pure joy, eye-popping print, and love of all things maximal. #howtolivelikeanItalian serenellausa.com

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Artists & Galleries Artists Association of Nantucket Downtown gallery open Tues-Sat. 10am to 5pm Virtual Exhibitions, Classes, Workshops

508-228-0294 19 Washington St.

The mission of the ARTISTS ASSOCIATION OF NANTUCKET is to foster the visual arts on Nantucket. They create a vibrant arts community by promoting, supporting, and encouraging the work of Nantucket artists, providing educational programs in the arts, and preserving the legacy of Nantucket artists. Stay in touch at nantucketarts.org to know when our Gallery and Visual Arts Center will reopen to the public and to sign up for classes workshops, and camps.

Visit our new online gallery at sales.nantucketarts.org to view regularly changing exhibitions of fresh, original artwork from our iconic Nantucket artists. nantucketarts.org

G. S. Hill Gallery Visit us on the Wharf and at our online gallery Oils, watercolors, prints, and note cards by G. S. Hill

508-228-1353 40 Straight Wharf

G. S. HILL’s one-man gallery is open daily online. For over three decades, Greg’s original oil and watercolor paintings have captured the image and spirit of Nantucket. The gallery also offers exclusive American-made gifts designed by Greg and Judi Hill. Stunning porcelain china dinnerware, hand-pressed glass and ornaments are only a few of treasures you will find. gshill.com

Ireland Galleries

508-228-1907 Open daily 13 Old South Wharf Jewelry, handbags, beachwear, & Lorene Ireland’s gorgeous sculpture & art

Shop the window on Old South Wharf. If you’re a lover of the arts, even if you’re not an artist yourself, then this is the place for you too! There’s always something new at IRELAND GALLERIES... paintings, sculpture, and Lorene Ireland’s world-famous mosaics and shell designs.Come check out the internationally acclaimed mosaic and shell artwork of Lorene Ireland, winner of World of Wearable Art!

Made on Nantucket Handcrafted Gifts exclusively at Made on Nantucket

508-228-0110 20 Old South Wharf

MADE ON NANTUCKET is open at 20 Old South Wharf. Don’t miss our collection of pre-owned Nantucket art. We also have paintings, prints, and photographs by island artists, including Lu Page, Andrew Jackson, Sam Lyon, Garth Grimmer, Brian Araujo, Bill Dickson, Kathleen Duncombe, Buzz Williams, and Marion W. Pearson. You’ll love the unique cellography and seaglass jewelry

by Michelle Jhingoor. We have a stunning collection of original silk screens and framed minioffset litho prints by Donn Russell. Jewelry by Beth Borzilleri, Kathleen A. Duncombe, Ocean Treasures, Sarah Hutton, Sage Belber, and Amy Burrough. Back again this season is work by Anne S. Terry. We carry slumped glass Nantucket plaques and a large variety of ceramic ornaments by ackfire studios. We have Island Weaves beautiful handwoven shawls, scarves, rugs, and more by Karin Sheppard. See our largest collection of vintage Bakelite in the East, featuring jewelry, kitchenware, and barware. We also offer vintage American Indian jewelry (dead pawn).

Banking Cape Cod 5 Open Monday-Saturday Banking windows are open

888-225-4636 Locations at 112 Pleasant Street & Zero Main Street

We at CAPE COD FIVE are deeply committed to the communities we serve. Our dedication to serving our neighbors and local businesses and earning our customers’ trust every day has remained the same since our founding in 1855. We focus on continuously evolving to be our customers’ trusted financial partner in a rapidly changing world, offering digital tools, accessibility and sound guidance and insight to help our customers navigate their unique journeys. capecodfive.com

Beach & Pool Toys & Accessories Nantucket Pool & Spa

508-228-2235 Open Daily 1 Hanabea Lane, off Old South Rd facebook.com/nantucketpools Sand & Pool Toys, Exercise Equipment, Floats, & More

Swim on over to NANTUCKET POOL & SPA CENTER at 1 Hanabea Lane off of Old South Road to see our new sand and pool toys. We also have diving games, sandcastle kits, life vests, exercise equipment, floats, and more! We have your favorite brands: Melissa and Doug, Texas Rec, Swimline, and more! We have amazing deals on our Clearance Rack.

Beach Fun Natural History Tour

508-228-6799 Get a front seat view of Nantucket’s best beaches! Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge Open daily 9am to 6pm — Permits Required

You’re on Nantucket — now visit the best beaches on the island at the Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge. The greater coastscape, which includes the federally owned Great Point Lighthouse and Nantucket Conservation Foundation land, is a double-fingered peninsula jutting northward

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Island Fun & Shopping between the Atlantic Ocean and Nantucket Sounds is so much more: a blend of sandy beach, rolling dunes, and forest uplands both rugged and serene. The refuge provides multiple habitats for an array of coastal plant and animal species, including heather and beach plum, a maritime oak forest and savannah of red cedar – the largest of its kind in New England – which offer shelter to deer. At the beachfront, watch for horseshoe crabs advancing in extremely slow motion, seals basking in the sun, and shorebirds skittering above the surf line.

Jeeps rented from Young’s and from Affordable Rentals have the required vehicle permits — all you need to do is add a day pass that you can purchase from Young’s, from Affordable, or from the Gatehouse. ttor.org/ccwr

Bike Rentals Cook’s Cycle Open Daily Bicycle Rentals, Sales, and Service

508-228-0800 6 So. Beach Street, next to Affordable Rentals

Nantucket’s bike shop for all of your vacation needs.... here at Cook’s Cycles Nantucket we have all of the latest bikes and accessories for your beach runs, brewery tours, and beyond.

Our selection of new bikes in a convenient downtown Nantucket location (just a 2-minute walk from Steamboat Wharf) is great for a day of cycling. Nantucket is known for its many bike paths and trails. Whether you want to ride to Jetties Beach for a swim or take in the sights of the Sconset Loop, Cooks Cycles has the bikes for you and your family. Moped & Jeep rentals, too! cookscyclesnantucket.com

Easy Riders Open Daily New Model Hybrid/Comfort Mountain & Road Bikes

508-325-2722 65 Surfside Road

EASY RIDERS BICYCLE RENTALS offers rentals, sales, and service, plus island-wide free delivery on all rentals and usually within an hour or so. With advanced on-line reservations, it’s the easiest way to experience Nantucket! Offering low prices and discounts on multi-day, weekly, monthly, and group rentals of top quality, new GT and Mongoose bicycles, as well as retrostyle Schwinn Cruisers, and accessories in a variety of styles...They have the right bicycle for all of your adventures. They have a safe and convenient bike path location at 65 Surfside Road. easyridersbikerentals.com

Nantucket Bike Shop Open daily 8 am to 6 pm Bike, scooter, & 4 x 4 rentals

508-228-1999; 800-770-3088 Steamboat Wharf & Straight Wharf

NANTUCKET BIKE SHOP, with two convenient locations on Steamboat Wharf and the only bike shop on Straight Wharf, offers quality bike and scooter rentals for the entire family. We offer for rent SPECIALIZED, GIANT, and KYMCO hybrid and mountain bikes as well as Specialized Fat Boy bikes, Specialized Electric Bikes, and KidZTandems. Stop by, pick up a map, and rent from a wide selection of new equipment that will take you to your destination and back. We are open seven days a week from 8 am to 6 pm and accept all major credit cards. nantucketbikeshop.com

Young’s Bicycle Shop

508-228-1151 6 Broad Street

Open daily in season “The Cycle-logical Way to See Nantucket Island�

“Harvey A. Young’s Bicycle Shop “started on Nantucket in 1931. When Harvey sold the business to his son, Roger, it became YOUNG’S BICYCLE SHOP. Now with more than 85 years in business, the 3rd generation is running YOUNG’S. The Youngs and their staff provide you with the ideal rental bike for Nantucket. Their fleet of CANNONDALE and TREK bikes are well maintained so you and your family can have a safe and enjoyable bike ride around the island. Check out the website, give them a call, or stop in to see their friendly, knowledgeable staff so they can share with you “The Cycle-logical Way to See Nantucket Island.� Reservation & delivery services available. youngsbicycleshop.com

Books & Publications CALL NANTUCKET FREE Searchable Nantucket Phone Book App The island’s “Little Black Book�

508-228-9165 ext. 110 CallNantucket.com

CALL NANTUCKET is the fully searchable app version of The Nantucket Directory: the island’s phone book. Know who you’re looking for? Search our White Pages for the number. Not sure who to call? Browse our Yellow Pages to choose the best company for your needs! Our CALL NANTUCKET app is FREE TO DOWNLOAD. CallNantucket@gmail.com

Yesterday’s Island CELEBRATING OUR 50TH YEAR! In print, online, on your cell phone

508-228-9165 Box 626, Nantucket, MA 02554

Visit our online publication to see more articles, more photos, enter contests, and to share your impressions of Nantucket. For 50 years, YESTERDAY’S ISLAND/TODAY’S NANTUCKET has

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Young’s Bicycle Shop

508-228-1151 6 Broad Street

Open daily in season “The Cycle-logical Way to See Nantucket Island”

been the best source for planning your leisure time on Nantucket Island. From Daffodil Festival through Christmas Stroll, you can pick up our print editions, available everywhere, or you can visit us online at YesterdaysIsland.com. After you leave your favorite island, you can stay in touch with the happenings here — find us on Facebook, follow us on Instagram @nantucketinsider, and sign up for our free Nantucket eNewsletter — look for the link at the top of Nantucket.net Yesterdaysisland.com

Young’s Bicycle Shop added cars and 4x4’s to their rental fleet in the late 1970s. 4-door JEEP WRANGLERS and HONDA CIVIC SEDANS are their vehicle choices this year. Their Jeeps have manually convertible soft tops with both Town of Nantucket and Great Point beach driving stickers. The Civics are 4-door models with seat belts for 5. All YOUNG’S vehicles come equipped with windshield wipers if it rains (not likely), heaters if it’s cold (not this year), and AC if it’s too hot (it rarely gets too hot on Nantucket). Request a reservation at their website, call during open hours to check price and book a confirmed reservation or come by the shop to see what’s available today. youngsbicycleshop.com

Bookstores

Charters - Sailing & Boating

Mitchell’s Book Corner

508-228-1080 54 Main Street

Open daily 10am–6pm: limited capacity, masks required Home delivery on Nantucket if item is “in stock” for just $5

Endeavor Cruises depart at 10am, 1:30pm, 3:30pm, & sunset Pleasure sailing

508-228-5585 Slip 1015, Straight Wharf

MITCHELL’S BOOK CORNER prides itself on a long tradition of personalized attention to its customers for over 50 years. Visit nantucketbookpartners.com for any book in print, pre-orders, signed copies, e-books, audio books, gift cards, staff picks, and more. If the book is “on our shelves now” we can offer next business day island home delivery for $5. If the book is not on hand we can either ship it to you or order into the store and then deliver it to your home. We are also happy to ship books to anywhere in the US. Order online anytime or call between 10 am and 6 pm for curbside pickup 7 days a week of books and items on our shelves now.

MITCHELL’S is now open from 10am to 6 pm daily for in-store shopping with limited capacity and masks required. mitchellsbookcorner.com

“Captain James Genthner shares his love of the Island with visitors aboard his sloop ENDEAVOR”—Ted Reinstein, CBS Good Day! Featured in Yankee Magazine’s Best of New England: “A cruise aboard the Endeavor is a lesson in beauty and local history.” “No one has done more to make sure that Nantucket’s maritime traditions are alive and well than Capt.

Jim Genthner,” Nat Philbrick, author In the Heart of the Sea. The ENDEAVOR sails daily at 10am, 1:30pm, 3:30pm, and at sunset. Private charters, sailing celebrations, children’s programs, and gift certificates available. Call for information and reservations. endeavorsailing.com

Nantucket Bookworks

Sunrise, Morning, Afternoon, & Sunset Sails Nantucket Luxury Sailing Charters

508-228-4000 25 Broad Street

Open daily 10am–6pm: limited capacity, masks required Home delivery on Nantucket if item is “in stock” for just $5

NANTUCKET BOOKWORKS is our quirky little shop chock full of books, gifts, and goodies. Visit nantucketbookpartners.com for books and nantucketbooksworks.com for the very best of Bookworks ONLINE. We have Nantucket gifts, puzzles, games, toys, art supplies, party accessories, stuffed animals, greeting cards, kids items, and so much more. If the items are in stock we can offer next business day island home delivery for $5. We also are happy to ship anywhere in the US. For books, shop nantucketbookpartners.com. Order online anytime or call 6 for curbside pickup 7 days a week of books and items on our shelves now. BOOKWORKS is now open from 10 am to 6 pm daily for in-store shopping with limited capacity and masks required. nantucketbookworks.com

Buses NRTA See display ad for times and routes Year-Round Bus Routes

508-228-7025 Face coverings are required on all routes

RIDE THE WAVE to/from town, mid island areas, Madaket, Sconset, and points in between.

Access real time information bus locations and estimated arrival at your stop from your computer or internet enabled cell phone at live.nrtawave.com. Service is provided year-round on select routes and thru mid-October on seasonal routes. See our schedule on nrtawave.com for complete information Fares are $2 or $3 depending on route, half fare for 65 & older, persons with disabilities, veterans, and active military personnel. Exact change is recommended or a future ride change card will be issued. Short term passes are available.

Routes and schedules are subject to change without notice. See nrtawave.com for current details. nrtawave.com

Cannabis Accessories Gray Lady Smoke Shop

508-901-9399 Upstairs at 2 Union Street

Wednesday - Saturday 11-6, Sunday 10-3 Fine Cigars, Glass, & Accessories.

Gray Lady Smoke Shop is your island destination for the largest selection of fine cigars and handmade accessories, featuring handmade glass from the Sandwich Glass Museum. Whether you’re looking for the perfect accompaniment for your beach day or walk around town, recommendations or unique gifts, or a cigar bar to make your island celebration a little more special, we are here to meet your needs. Call or come see us upstairs at 2 Union Street, just a cobblestone’s throw from Main Street, behind Ralph Lauren.

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Car Rentals Affordable Rentals Cars, jeeps, mopeds

508-228-3501 Open daily at 6 South Beach Street

AFFORDABLE RENTALS can help make your visit on Nantucket more complete. With their cars, 4x4s, vans, and mopeds, you will have access to all parts of the island: Great Point, Wauwinet, Coatue, Squam, ‘Sconset, Madaket, and more. Explore to your heart’s content in a vehicle from AFFORDABLE RENTALS, open daily at 6 South Beach Street. Call ahead for reservations. All major credit cards accepted. affrentals.com

Nantucket Blue Moon Charters

508-246-5902 Book your sail online

We welcome you to sail Nantucket Sound in style aboard a classic 70-foot luxury yacht BLUE MOON. Sailing on her is truly a “Once in a Blue Moon” experience surrounded by the breathtaking, natural beauty of Nantucket waters. Sit back, relax, take in Nantucket’s fresh air, pristine shore, clear views of the harbor, Brant Point Lighthouse, sea life and glorious sunrise or sunset. Come aboard the “Blue Moon” for an evening, a sunrise cup of coffee or a day sail and enjoy the most remarkable and memorable sailing experience of a lifetime. nantucketbluemooncharters.com

Children’s Clothing & Accessories Murray’s Toggery Shop

508-228-0437 62 Main Street

Mon.-Sat. from 10am-5pm & Sun. 10am to 4pm Classic & Updated Accessories for Men & Women

Stroll up Main Street, just a few steps from the wharves and marina, to find MURRAY`S TOGGERY SHOP, home of the original Nantucket Reds collections. Nantucket Reds are made from their 100% cotton that fades to pink and becomes softer with repeated washing. For children, shoppers can find overalls, shorts, jumpers, hats, baby blankets, onesies, sweaters, and more. MURRAY’S is multi-faceted and offers functional yet stylish clothing and accessories for infants and children.

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Cigars Gray Lady Smoke Shop

508-901-9399 Upstairs at 2 Union Street

Wednesday - Saturday 11-6, Sunday 10-3 Fine Cigars, Glass, & Accessories.

AckGrayLady.com Gray Lady Smoke Shop is your island destination for all your smoke shop needs. We carry pipes, tobacco, handmade accessories, and by far the island’s largest selection of fine cigars and quality glass. Whether you’re looking for the perfect accompaniment for your day at the beach or walk around town, Gray Lady Smoke shop has what you need. Come see us upstairs at 2 Union Street (just steps off Main Street, around the corner from Ralph Lauren). Call to arrange a Cigar Bar for your reception, celebration, wedding, or island event.

Confections Aunt Leah’s Fudge Free sample available: just ask!

Open for curbside

508-228-1017 The Courtyard, 16 Straight Wharf

AUNT LEAH has been making her award-winning homemade fudge for almost 30 years on Nantucket. Her fudge has been voted “the best fudge in the world” year after year. Once you have a free sample, you’ll see why it is always rated the best! AUNT LEAH makes it daily in her shop, using the freshest and finest ingredients. She has more than 40 scrumptious flavors.

Her most popular fudge flavor is chocolate peanut butter, which has a layer of rich peanut butter fudge on the bottom, topped with a layer of decadent chocolate fudge. AUNT LEAH also has her famous Nantucket chocolate-covered cranberries for taste testing. The cranberries come in both milk and dark chocolate. Both the fudge and chocolate-covered cranberries make unique island wedding favors or gifts for special events. She has a wide selection of kid’s candy for all ages. AUNT LEAH ships worldwide. auntleahs.com

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Island Fun & Shopping Contests NANTUCKET PHOTO CONTEST Deadline is Sept. 12, 2020 See winners & entries online at Nantucket.net

508-228-9165 Box 626, Nantucket, MA 02554

This annual photo contest is a popular way to share your photos of Nantucket with the world.

Winners of the 2019 Contest are online at nantucket.net. The 2020 Contest has begun: DEADLINE TO ENTER IS SEPTEMBER 12, 2020. We accept copyright-free images of Nantucket present and past. Email your entries to ACKPhotoContest@gmail.com or mail us a CD or thumb drive with electronic images from your digital camera. If you send us digital images, please make sure they are high-resolution. You can even mail in your prints of Nantucket Island. Visit Nantucket.net to see a great selection past entries and winners. nantucket.net/photos/contests.php

Copying, Mailboxes, Shipping The UPS Store

508-325-8884 61 Old South Road

Open Monday - Saturday Locally owned and operated

Nantucket’s UPS STORE is in spacious quarters at 61 Old South Road and offers a variety of products and services to make your life easier: personal mailboxes, mail forwarding, UPS shipping and receiving, overnight delivery, and more. THE UPS STORE offers a wide variety of copy and print services, including b&w and color copies, output from disks, wide format printing, laminating, collating, and a full range of finishing services. You can even go there for notary services, passport photos, and mail boxes. THE UPS STORE makes high quality, full color banners and posters! Plenty off-street parking. THE UPS STORE: let them help you!

Counseling Fairwinds - Nantucket’s Counseling Center Phone is answered 24/7Donate to Fairwinds & have your portrait taken by a pro!

FOR EMERGENCIES, CALL 877-784-6273 or 911

508-228-2689

20 Vesper Lane, L-1 Gouin Village

FAIRWINDS — NANTUCKET’S COUNSELING CENTER provides confidential, quality professional care to adults and youth who seek mental health and addiction services. All are welcome, regardless of ability to pay. Call to schedule a remote appointment for outpatient therapy, substance misuse counseling, peer recovery coaching, therapeutic mentoring, medication management, and more. We serve more than 1,000 Nantucket individuals and families to help meet their goals and improve their quality of life. YOU ARE NOT ALONE: FAIRWINDS is always here for you. Donate to FAIRWINDS and have your portrait taken on Nantucket by a professional portrait photographer with 30 years of experience! Visit fairwindscenter.org and click on the camera icon to sign up for a portrait! fairwindscenter.org

Gifts ACK 4170TM

508.680.1777 Open daily 1A Old North Wharf (at Easy Street) Unique, salty-good gifts & products made by small makers and artists

ACK 4170™ gift boutique features small makers and artists who create high-quality gifts, apparel, home decor, artwork (paintings & photography), stationery and Nantucket basket jewelry. Sail with us on Instagram at: ack4170 and Facebook: ACK 4170. Voted “Gold” Best Nantucket Gift Shop (2019) & “Silver” Best Store for Home (2020) by Cape Cod Life magazine readers. Visit our online store at ACK4170.com ACK4170.com

Freedman’s of Nantucket Open Daily - LABOR DAY SALE Sept. 4-7 Celebrating more than 40 years on Nantucket

508-228-3291 14 Centre Street

An extraordinary & wonderful collection of handmade objects d’art for the home and garden designed by Freedman and created by him in small villages throughout the world. Bracelets & bangles, jewelry boxes, handbags, handcrafted frames, gorgeous mirrors and wall decor, a grand assortment of handmade home accents, & more! Freedman has one of the largest collections of unique nautical objects & nautical clocks you will ever see. There is a splendid collection of leather accessories and furniture. Prices vary from $15 to $6,000.

Hill’s of Nantucket Welcoming customers on the wharf and online Unusual and Original Nantucket Theme Gifts

508-228-1353 40 Straight Wharf

Established in 1981, HILL’S combines the best of Nantucket for the art and gift seeker. G.S. Hill Gallery and Hill’s of Nantucket offer fine art by Greg Hill and wonderful speciality gifts designed by this husband-and-wife team. Nantucket theme prints, note cards by Hill are their

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main focus. American made; that hard-to-find gift is here waiting for you! Treat yourself to a unique gift gallery from HILL’S. gshill.com

Ireland Galleries - Nantucket Chic

508-228-1907 Open Daily 12 Old South Wharf See the internationally acclaimed mosaic & shell art of Lorene Ireland This creative store on Old South Wharf is dedicated to unique jewelry and accessories.

NANTUCKET CHIC is a collaboration between Lorene and her daughter Natalie, an interior designer in New York City. This talented duo has stocked the store with bright and colorful purses and clutches, an extensive collection of jewelry, and unique clothes, scarves, and beach cover-ups.

Nantucket Boat Basin Authentic Shop Open Daily Authentic Island Merchandise with Special Nantucket Designs

508-228-5470 33 Straight Wharf

Visit the NANTUCKET BOAT BASIN AUTHENTIC SHOP and celebrate Nantucket Island with our limited edition apparel and accessories. We have a variety of island merchandise. We offer the highest quality wearables, headwear, and accessories for visitors, boaters, and islanders. Get your authentic Nantucket shirts, vests, hats, and more! You’ll find us at 33 Straight Wharf. nantucketboatbasinshop.com

Health Care Nantucket Cottage Hospital

508-825-8100 57 Prospect St

24-hr emergency services, hospital care, lab, rehab MD ACKcess Line: 508-825-1000

NANTUCKET COTTAGE HOSPITAL is open, safe, and ready to provide care for COVID-19 AND non-COVID-19 medical issues. NCH has taken numerous measures to ensure it is safe for all patients to come to our facility for their care. In the ER and inpatient floor, we have designated a high-risk zone for confirmed COVID-19 patients and patients under investigation for the disease, while those who are coming to the hospital for all other health issues are isolated from them in separate areas. Please do not delay care or ignore a pressing health issue. NCH is open, safe, and ready to care for you!

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Home Decor Freedman’s of Nantucket

508-228-3291 14 Centre Street

Open Daily - LABOR DAY SALE Sept. 4-7 Celebrating more than 40 years on Nantucket

This gallery has an extraordinary and wonderful collection of handmade objects d’art for the home and garden. These pieces are designed by Freedman and created by him in small villages throughout the world. Freedman’s now has one of the largest collections of unique nautical objects & nautical clocks and a splendid collection of leather accessories and furniture that look like they came out of a “gentlemen’s library.” Prices vary from $15 to $6,000.

Icarus & Co Open Daily Jewelry and Home Decor

19 Old South Wharf

icarusandco.com We’re open! The Nantucket Beach Stone Necklaces and Scallop Shell Earrings you love are back along with incredible new designs. Meet the artists and discover unique and one-of-akind jewelry, art, ceramics, pillows and more. Everything is handmade in Nantucket and New York. This summer, we’re introducing a “Make your own Necklace Bar” and “Creativity Rescue Kits” – take-home art kits for adults and kids for a dose of much-needed creativity. Sketching and watercolor, bead and leather, and wax ring carving kits are available. Visit us on the Wharf or online, where we’re always open.

Information Resources NantucketFootprints.net

Visit for Green Tips, Local News, Events

Every choice has an impact.

Nantucket Footprints is a nexus of information and ideas to advance the care of our island.

Visit nantucketfootprints.net to discover ways that you can protect and preserve the environment, minimize waste, cherish our natural resources, and take permanent steps toward reducing your footprint on our beautiful island home. You can also follow us on Instagram @nantucketfootprints and on Twitter @NantucketFootp1 and facebook.com/EveryChoiceHasAnImpact/ nantucketfootprints.net

Insiders Guide to Nantucket

508-228-9165 Nantucket.net Beaches, Events, Museums, Dining, Classifieds, & More Visit Nantucket before & after you visit Nantucket!

The island’s premier web portal

Visit NANTUCKET.NET for a beach listing, photo galleries, maps, and guides to lodging, dining, real estate, recreation, and much more! Our Calendar of Events is the most complete and is updated several times a week, year-round. And our classifieds are ever-changing. Visit Nantucket before, during, and after you visit Nantucket by going to Nantucket.net.

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Island Fun & Shopping More Nantucket MoreNantucket.com Fun, Healthy Options for Exploring the Island Get more from your Nantucket experience! Try a free, self-guided walking or biking tour, brought to you by ReMain Nantucket. Experience first-hand the Island’s history of conservation, independence and innovation. Discover island historic and natural landmarks along your route, and learn a bit of insider knowledge at each stop. Set your own pace but be sure to take time to admire the island’s amazing architecture and beautiful landscape along your way.

Island Apps Call Nantucket Your telephone book for Nantucket FREE download for IOS and Android

Souza’s Seafood “Fresh Off the Boat!”

Lobsters alive or cooked - call ahead for fast service Lobsters • Littlenecks • Steamers • Nantucket Bay Scallops Cod • Flounder • Salmon • Swordfish • Halibut • Gray Sole Stop by to enter our FREE weekly MegaFish Seafood Drawing!

508-228-9140

Know who you want to call but need their phone number? Search by name on CALL NANTUCKET. Know what you want but not where to get it? Search by category on the up-todate and locally produced CALL NANTUCKET app. This app is free to download and easy to use. Both white pages and yellow pages are included. callnantucket.com

trACK Nantucket Free Self-guided Bike Touring App Available on the App Store and on Google Play Transform your bike ride into an insider’s tour of Nantucket! Eight curated bike tracks take you to great beaches, working cranberry bogs, historic homes from grand brick mansions to fishing shanties, Nantucket’s own Serengeti, landmark lighthouses, the village of ‘Sconset, and share interesting photos and fascinating stories behind the places you pass. Audio and written directions. Start at Steamboat Wharf or at the Milestone or ‘Sconset rotaries.

Gift Certificates Available • Handicap Accessible

Jewelry

Open 9am-7pm Year-round • 23 Trotter’s Lane Look for the Lobster Flag

Blue Beetle

EAS SILY ORDER ONLIN NE BEER R|WINE|SPIRITS

CA AVIAR|CH R|CHEESE|CIGAR ARS

Welcoming customers inside and offering online orders Clothing, Accessories, Jewelry, Gifts

508-228-3227 12 Main Street

BLUE BEETLE reflects the playfulness and elegance of island living. We strive to provide a collection of carefully curated clothing, jewelry, gifts and accessories that portray the summer lifestyle on Nantucket. We have modern, chic, and contemporary fashions to suit every occasion. Known for our Nantucket Jewelry, there is something for everyone; beads to fit Pandora, rings, bracelets and of course our charm bar, where you can create your own unique island necklace. We also offer Private Shopping Appointments, Curbside Pickup & Shipping. Visit us online at BlueBeetleNantucket.com —Follow us on Instagram: @BlueBeetle and Facebook.

BlueBeetleNantucket.com

G. S. Hill Gallery

1 N BEACH ST

508.228 8.2755

EPERNA AY YWINES.C COM

508-228-1353 Open Daily and online Free gift with $50 pearl purchase at 40 Straight Wharf (while they last) and free shipping for online orders 40 Straight Wharf Home of the Nantucket Pearl Company

Each piece of exquisite Nantucket Pearl Company jewelry by Pam Freitus is specially crafted and includes designs that contain a unique blend of quality fresh water pearls, stones, leather, crystal and glass. Each authentic design can be identified by the small red coral bead. This color marking is symbolic of the Chinese culture and to the country where her business began.

Each year Pam returns to Suzhou to collaborate, design and hand-select the pearls she uses.

All materials (except the pearls) are American-made. It is Pam’s sincere mission to adorn women with beautiful pearls at affordable prices, available on Nantucket exclusively at NANTUCKET PEARL COMPANY. nantucketpearlcompany.com

Icarus & Co Open Daily Jewelry and Home Decor

19 Old South Wharf

icarusandco.com We’re open! The Nantucket Beach Stone Necklaces and Scallop Shell Earrings you love are back along with incredible new designs. Meet the artists and discover unique and one-of-akind jewelry, art, ceramics, pillows and more. Everything is handmade in Nantucket and New York. This summer, we’re introducing a “Make your own Necklace Bar” and “Creativity Rescue Kits” – take-home art kits for adults and kids for a dose of much-needed creativity. Sketching and watercolor, bead and leather, and wax ring carving kits are available. Visit us on the Wharf or online, where we’re always open.

Jewelers’ Gallery of Nantucket Visit us online Fine Antique & Estate Jewelry

508-228-0229 21 Centre Street

JEWELERS’ GALLERY offers Nantucket’s largest collection of antique and estate jewelry,

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Island Fun & Shopping including pieces by Tiffany, Cartier, Webb, and more. Until we can reopen, visit us online to see our exquisite island classics, including the Turk’s Head braided bracelet, Nautical Cable Collections, gem-set Sailors’ Valentines, and handwoven gold lightship basket jewelry. Also featured at JEWELERS’ GALLERY is an outstanding collection of beautifully designed jewelry by such leading goldsmiths as Ronald Pearson, Michael Good, Thomas Kruskal, and others. Call us for details. JEWELERS’ GALLERY has been serving Nantucket since 1971. thejewelersgallery.com

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Susan via email at susie@susanlisterlocke.com or by phone at 508.228.2132. susanlisterlocke.com

The Trinity Collection

508-228-7557 50 Main Street

Open Daily Vintage & Contemporary Watches and Exquisite Jewelry

THE TRINITY COLLECTION. Our shop offers an extensive collection of fine timepieces—classic designs with superb Swiss watchmaking. We specialize in fine watches such as: Franck Muller, Patek Philippe, Vacheron & Constantin, Cartier, Audemars, Ulysse Nardin, Pierre Kunz, and Rolex, vintage and contemporary. We also offer fine jewelry, contemporary and estate. We take trades and are always looking to purchase timepieces.

Museums & Sites

Open 24/7 online Our Wharf store is open daily 10 Old South Wharf Handcrafted sterling pendants, bracelets, jewelry, t-shirts, candles & more!

Nantucket Historical Association

THE LOVE SHACK is welcoming back customers to their shop on Old South Wharf. AND your favorite items are also available online at lolacompany.com LOLA™ designs and creates beautiful sterling jewelry with inspirational messages on the back marking important moments in peoples lives. With more than 30 pendant designs varying in size and gorgeous colors, creating your own look is endless and addicting. THE LOVE SHACK is home to our entire jewelry collection and is inspiration for our apparel, candles, soaps and more. Everything you need for your very own Love Shack! lolacompany.com

The NANTUCKET WHALING MUSEUM is NOW OPEN to provide visitors with a non-touch and safe experience. Reserve your time to visit and your ticket at nha.or. In this top-quality exhibition venue, we have a 46-foot sperm whale skeleton, a restored 1847 candle factory, exquisite collections of scrimshaw, artwork, artifacts from centuries of Nantucket life, and a fully accessible rooftop observation deck with an unmatched panoramic view and cozy seating.

Our gateway film “Nantucket,” directed by Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Ric Burns, showcases the island’s natural beauty and its significant role in global history in a 51-minute film that is a feast for the eyes. For 2020, there is a new self-guided audio tour, a yellow “Cobblestone Road” that will guide you safely through museum galleries, and members-only hours. Don’t miss our new ESSEX exhibit, and bring your children to our new Discovery Center: an interactive imaginary experience. You can also visit us online at nha.org. nha.org

Made on Nantucket A unique collection of jewelry, apparel, gifts, & art

508-228-0110 20 Old South Wharf

Just in at MADE ON NANTUCKET are a gorgeous collections of estate Native American jewelry and estate sterling silver Mexican jewelry with mother-of-pearl and abalone. Unique earrings, necklaces, bracelets, belt buckles — all at prices that will delight you! See our largest collection of vintage Bakelite in the East, featuring jewelry, kitchenware, and barware. In addition, MADE ON NANTUCKET has Jewelry by Beth Borzilleri, Kathleen A. Duncombe, Michelle Jhingoor, Sarah Hutton, Sage Belber, Amy Burrough, and Anne S. Terry.

Nantucket Pearl Company Shop online for gifts for everyone on your list!

American made, hand-strung pearl jewelry

508-228-1353 online and at 40 Straight Wharf

Authentic American-made jewelry from quality pearls at affordable prices. Jewelry designer Pam Freitus creates unique jewelry from hand-picked pearls, stones, leather, crystals and glass.

On some pieces, pearls are interspersed with turquoise, on others, the Ying and Yang of black and white is featured, or sapphire and diamond bling may be chosen to set off the soft reflection of the pearl’s whiteness. Look for Pam’s signature, a small red bead that identifies the piece as hers. NANTUCKET PEARL COMPANY jewelry is available online at NantucketPearls.com - FREE SHIPPING for online orders. nantucketpearlcompany.com

R Simantov Fine Jewelry Open daily; appointments recommended contemporary jewelry masterpieces of lasting value

Skar Designs 508-325-6228 Adorn Yourself in Love Beachy Bohemian Creations & more Nantucket Inspired Pieces at Blue Beetle, Haulover, Vis-a-Vis, Trinity Collection, & SNFAM Saturday Market Renee Scarfone Gillies’ beachy Bohemian creations are a stand-out in the crowd. Her original sunburst motifs, hand-stamped words and subtle distressing define her signature style.

Handcrafted from recycled metals, fibers, leather, beads, and stones, these hip treasures are a must-have addition to your jewelry collection. Also offering a unique line of Nantucket inspired jewelry. Each piece is made with love in her Nantucket studio. Shop at skardesigns.com or ask for her jewelry designs in fine shops on Nantucket. You can also meet her and see her jewelry at the Saturday Market in downtown Nantucket. skardesigns.com

Open Daily Inspired and Creative Jewelry

Pet Accessories & Gifts Cold Noses

508-228-2132 28A Easy Street

Susan Lister Locke is an artist and jewelry designer living on Nantucket. First noted for her custom hand engraved Signet rings crafted in high karat gold, she went on to work directly with metal, incorporating designs with colorful & rare gemstones. Her Nantucket Sign Collection™ features a series of iconic Town signs with 34 favorite Nantucket areas, beaches and businesses that are fashioned as charms, cufflinks, & belt buckles. The Nantucket Sign Collection™ also includes her hand-engraved quarterboard bracelets in silver & gold as well as her Nantucket in Diamonds™ map of the island. Visit her gallery at 28A Easy Street. Contact

508-228-5477 48 Centre Street

Open daily from 10 am to 6pm A special downtown pet boutique

COLD NOSES your favorite downtown pet boutique for more than 30 years, has moved uptown to 48 Centre Street. We offer a wide variety of toys, treats, accessories, and necessities for your pets. Exclusive signature Nantucket collars and leashes feature different iconic island designs, including lighthouses, lobsters, whales, shells, baskets, and anchors. We have lots of toys for your four-legged friends, and for humans who love pets, we have fun gifts and ornaments.

Stop in if you forget a critical pet item, if you are looking for that distinctive pet-themed Nantucket keepsake or a special something for a pet or pet person. geronimos.com

Shoes

508-228-2918 & 917-324-4410 14 Easy Street

R. SIMANTOV is known for creating contemporary jewelry masterpieces of lasting value. The firm resurrects lost techniques from the past, utilizing the most exquisite materials and outstanding craftsmanship to create one-of-a-kind pieces. Works by R SIMANTOV have been recognized with international design awards and installed in permanent museum collections.

R SIMANTOV’s masterpieces illustrate the playfulness and whimsical beauty that can be created with unique combinations of metals and precious stones. The resulting pieces are fine treasures reminiscent of classical styles, with touches of modern elegance. rsimantov.com

Susan Lister Locke Gallery

508-228-1894 Your portal to Nantucket history is now open Monday-Saturday from 8 am to 6 pm We welcome you with a non-touch, safe experience 15 Broad Street

Murray’s Toggery Shop

508-228-0437 62 Main Street

Open Daily Classic & Updated Accessories for Men & Women

Stroll up Main Street, just a few steps from the wharves and marina, to MURRAY`S TOGGERY SHOP, for a fabulous selection of shoes and sandals for men AND women. They have everything to meet you footwear needs including Nantucket Red Tretorns, Uggs, Olukai, Jack Rogers, Sperry Topsider, Birkenstock, Steve Madden, Saucony, and much more. Step out in style with MURRAY’S! Nantucketreds.com

Smoke Shop Gray Lady Smoke Shop

508-901-9399 upstairs at 2 Union Street

Wednesday - Saturday 11-6, Sunday 10-3 Fine Cigars, Glass, & Accessories.

Gray Lady Smoke Shop is your island destination for all your smoke shop needs. We carry pipes, tobacco, handmade accessories, and by far the island’s largest selection of fine cigars and quality glass. Whether you’re looking for the perfect accompaniment for your day at the beach or walk around town, Gray Lady Smoke shop has what you need. Come see us upstairs at 2 Union Street (just steps off Main Street, behind Ralph Lauren), or call to arrange a cigar bar for your reception, celebration, wedding, or island event.

AckGrayLady.com

Sunglasses Summer Shades Open daily The Island’s largest selection of sunglasses

508-325-5530 The Courtyard, Straight Wharf

Featuring sunglasses by Chanel, Oliver Peoples, Tory Burch, Maui Jims, Oakley, Salt, Ray Ban, Tom Ford, Smith, Costa, Persol, and many others. Summer Shades has been doing business on

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Island Fun & Shopping the island for more than 20 years. Visit us in our spacious downtown location: in the front shop of The Courtyard on Straight Wharf.

Tours - Walking Nantucket Walking Tours

508-332-0953 Ghost Walks every evening at 8 pm, morning walks are offered daily. See events for other daytime tours.

Meet Tour Guide at Main & Centre sts by bank steps Social distancing observed!

The ORIGINAL NANTUCKET GHOST WALK is the most popular walking tour ever on Nantucket.

A fascinating evening stroll to five of the island’s most haunted locations, led by the original guide. See descriptions below for departure times — meet the guide 10 to 15 minutes early at the corner of Main & Centre streets, near the bank steps. $20 for Adults. $15 for Seniors (65+) and Teens. $5 for Ages 7 to 12; under 7 free. Cash only. No reservations necessary.

GHOST WALK TOWN ROUTE TOUR is offered Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday at 8pm.

GHOST WALK CEMETERY ROUTE TOUR is offered Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at 8pm.

MORNING EXERCISE WALKING TOUR – Fabulous Mansions of the Cliff & Brant Point at 8:30 am on Friday, Sunday, and Monday.

MORNING EXERCISE WALKING TOUR – Historic Mansions & 1746 Windmill at 8:30 am on Saturday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday.

HISTORIC DOWNTOWN WALKING TOUR every day at 11 am.

Walk in the Footsteps of Maria Mitchell A Self-Guided Walking Tour Available at Visitor Services, 25 Federal St, and the MMA, 4 Vestal St.

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Transportation Boat Hy-Line Cruises Travel daily; see schedule for times Reliable Fast Ferry service between Nantucket and Hyannis

508-228-3949 Straight Wharf

Travel between Nantucket and Hyannis is about an hour on the HY-LINE’s reliable high-speed ferry. THE GREY LADY, Hy-Line’s water-jet catamaran is comfortable, convenient, and offers the highest level of customer service passengers have come to expect from HY-LINE CRUISES. You’ll cross the Sound in half the time! PLEASE SEE OUR SCHEDULE PRINTED HERE IN YESTERDAY’S ISLAND FOR CURRENT DEPARTURES. Face-coverings are required for travel. hy-linecruises.com

Steamship Authority Reservations Daily: 7:30am - 4pm

508-228-0262 1 Steamboat Wharf

Nantucket is located 26 miles from Cape Cod’s mainland port of Hyannis. Take a leisurely 2 hour and 15 minute voyage on our traditional ferries from Hyannis to Nantucket. Or ride in style and luxury on board our seasonal high-speed passenger-only ferry, the M/V Iyanough, which gets you to Nantucket in just one hour. steamshipauthority.com

Watches The Trinity Collection Open daily Classic timepieces: vintage & contemporary

508-228-7557 50 Main Street

THE TRINITY COLLECTION. Our shop offers an extensive collection of fine timepieces—classic designs with superb Swiss watchmaking. We specialize in fine watches such as: Franck Muller, Patek Philippe, Vacheron & Constantin, Cartier, Chronoswiss, Audemars, Graham, Panerai, Ulysse Nardin, Pierre Kunz, U Boat, and Rolex—vintage and contemporary. We also offer fine jewelry, contemporary and estate. We take trades and are always looking to purchase timepieces.

In 1847, Maria Mitchell discovered a telescopic comet from atop the Pacific Bank. Her discovery led to world-wide fame as America’s first woman astronomer. Discover her life and her legacy of science education that continues today, 200 years after her birth. mariamitchell.org

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Island Dining Guide Bakeries Nantucket Bake Shop All the delicious freshly baked treats & bread you love Monday-Saturday from 7 am to 3 pm

508-228-2797 17-1/2 Old South Road

Nantucketbakeshop.com Interested in enjoying an authentic bit of Nantucket? You still can in the NANTUCKET BAKE SHOP. Here you’ll find genuine Portuguese bread & rolls. Be tempted by our world-famous almond macaroons and Magees. For breakfast, try our fresh donuts, native cranberry & blueberry muffins, scones, flaky croissants, danish, & bagels accompanied by a steaming cup of Green Mountain coffee. We bake decorated cakes, fresh fruit tortes, cheesecake, chocolate velvets, and pastries. Everyday favorites include cookies, fruit squares, turnovers, fudge squares, pies, cupcakes, & more! How about an all white meat chicken pie or fresh spinach quiche for a quick supper? Take our Portuguese bread home so your friends can enjoy a bit of old Nantucket. For mail order, visit our website.

Nantucket Cookie Company Open daily we ship anywhere Decorate small batch cookies from scratch

508-228-5814 inside Easy Street Cantina, 2 Broad St.

nantucketcookie.net THE NANTUCKET COOKIE COMPANY offers their freshly baked tempting treats. Stop in their Steamboat Wharf location inside The Easy Street Cantina and indulge — you won’t be disappointed! Sending our cookies to friends and family? Arrange for in-store pickup, or we will ship anywhere in the USA!

Brewers Cisco Brewers

508-325-5929 Our Courtyard is OPEN! 5 Bartlett Farm Road Monday-Saturday 11 am - 7pm & Sunday noon to 7pm: Please wear face-covering

At CISCO BREWERS we make BIG, all-grain beers in our tiny brewery using traditional methods, fine malts, and whole hops. NEW: their WILLA ORGANIC VODKA proceeds benefit ACKSaves.org.

Located next to the Triple Eight Distillery, home of the “Triple Eight Vodka,” and Nantucket Vineyard, CISCO is the only local producer of fresh beer, delicious wine, and smooth vodka.

CISCO BREWERS is open daily for curbside pick-up AND now also for for walk-in guests.

Reminder: you will not be permitted on property without a mask. You can order curbside takeout at ciscobrewerscurbside.com ciscobrewersnantucket.com

Coffee Nantucket Coffee Roasters

Order online at Nantucketcoffee.com

Freshly Roasted Coffee Beans For more than 25 years, NANTUCKET COFFEE ROASTERS has been Nantucket’s premier artisan coffee roaster. Locally owned and operated, we enjoy advantages that escape bigger roasters.

We specialize in bringing limited and micro-lots of coffee here to Nantucket from small farms all over the world. Our highly skilled Roast Master oversees the development of each and every batch by hand and eye, without the use of automation. We roast to order and deliver exceptionally fresh, specialty coffees to our customers. Our stock is constantly changing and we’re adding new arrivals on a regular basis. Visit nantucketcoffee.com to see what’s new and place your order

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The Beet

508.680.1857 Monday - Saturday 12pm - 8pm 9 South Water Street Healthy food, something for everyone! Made to order breakfast, salads, sandwiches, dinner specials

THE BEET features healthy, food + beer, wine + sake in an inviting atmosphere. Located in the -beet of downtown Nantucket, THE BEET will satiate everyone’s cravings – our breakfast sandwich, known as the best on island, to our hearty salads, tuna poke + noodle bowls, steak frites and infamous chicken burger, can also be easily ordered online and enjoyed anywhere.

Conveniently located between both ferries, THE BEET is the perfect choice for quick grab-ngo when you arrive or on your way off-island. TAKEOUT - Order online ahead of time and skip the wait at thebeetnantucket.com + Facebook + Instagram - @thebeetnantucket.com Mention this ad and receive a BEET sticker to share your LOVE of THE BEET!

Black-Eyed Susan’s Breakfast daily 7am-1pm; Dinner Mon-Sat from 6pm Open for dine-in and take-out

Open daily 7am to 7pm, 7am-8am 60+ shopping only Groceries, fresh produce, food-to-go Grocery shop at BARTLETT’S OCEAN VIEW FARM. Eggs, milk, cheese, coffee, and, of course, fresh vegetables. Freshly baked goods, as well as daily seasonal specialties prepared with farm fresh ingredients for take away. Ample parking and friendly faces. Grocery shop online for curbside pickup. Special senior hour from 7 am to 8 am for adults age 60 and older. bartlettsfarm.com

Indoor & Outdoor Restaurant Dining All restaurants listed here are offering distanced indoor dining. Many are also offering outdoor dining on patios and new sidewalk café dining.

Most of these restaurants are also offering Take-Out. Reservations are highly recommended for all.

508-325-0308 10 India Street

Black-EyedSusans.com Tucked away on India Street, just around the corner from Centre Street, you’ll discover one of the island’s great finds! Part of the neighborhood for 20 years, BLACK-EYED SUSAN’S is a favorite of visitors and locals alike. The dinner menu is inspired by the seasonal market and changes frequently. They also serve hearty breakfasts featuring Huevos Rancheros, Homemade Corned Beef Hash, Buttermilk Pancakes, Sourdough French Toast, and a variety of “Scrambles” and Omelettes. The freshly squeezed orange juice is a real eye-opener! Find out why everyone is raving about BLACK-EYED SUSAN’S! BYOB & no credit cards. Also offering takeout with callin ordering for dinner from 4 to 9:30 pm for same-day pickup between 5-10 pm

Downyflake Inside & Outdoor Dining and Takeout A Nantucket Tradition for 80 Years

508-228-4533 18 Sparks Avenue

thedownyflake.com Serving breakfast and lunch daily, THE DOWNYFLAKE is a Nantucket tradition known for the big doughnut outside and delicious doughnuts inside. Choose from a menu of Flake favorites and daily specials for good food and fast, friendly service in a relaxed atmosphere. Full menu available for curbside pickup, and DOWNYFLAKE is now open for distanced indoor dining and outdoor dining. They also have a new takeout window. Open daily: Mon.-Sat. 6 am to 2 pm and Sun. from 6 am to 1 pm.

Dune Indoor Dining, Patio & Sidewalk Dining, & Contact-less pickup Dinner nightly 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm Where chic meets casual comfort

508-228-5550 20 Broad Street

DuneNantucket.com DUNE is welcoming guests to dine inside, dine outside on their patio and at their new sidewalk cafe tables, and to order online to take Dinner from Dune to Go! Visit DuneNantucket.com for menus to order online or to make a table reservation. DUNE serves dinner Monday-Saturday from 5:30 to 9:30. Chef Michael Getter, formerly of 21 Federal and American Seasons, is in the kitchen! The ever-changing menu showcases an innovative selection of the finest in seasonal local produce, fish, and meats from regional farms and select purveyors.

Easy Street Cantina

508-228-5418

Open Sun-Thurs 8 am to 10 pm; Fri & Sat 8am to midnight corner of Easy & Broad sts.

Fried Clams, Fish’n Chips, Burritos, Tacos, Wraps, & More. Breakfast all day!

EASY STREET CANTINA on the corner of Easy & Broad streets by the water on Steamboat Wharf. FREE CURB-SIDE PICKUP and distanced dining indoors and on our flower-lined patio with water views! One nibble and you’re hooked! EASY STREET CANTINA features fresh fried seafood such as Nantucket bay scallops, clams, and beer-battered Atlantic Cod along with cheese steaks, burgers, fresh falafel and our famous burritos, nachos, and tacos. Also deli wraps, kid’s foods, fresh pastries, fresh ground coffee, and cookies. Home of the Nantucket Cookie Company. Fun, Fast, Family Food.

EasyStreetCantina.com

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Open daily from 11:30 am, indoor and outside seating Delicious & affordable. Gift Cards available

508-228-4095 27 Fairgrounds Road

One of Nantucket’s favorite restaurants, THE FAREGROUNDS is serving its regular menus with daily specials, and beer + wine is available with your takeout food order (must show proper ID). Try their tasty Off-Shore Nibbles, their amazing BBQ Pulled Pork Nachos, one of their chargrilled specialty burgers, or indulge in some of their sensational seafood dishes! They have hearty hot and cold sandwiches and salads, and their pizzas are a favorite with patrons! There’s plenty of parking; major credit cards accepted. Visit thefaregrounds.com to see the menus and call FAREGROUNDS at 508-228-4095 to order your takeout. Call ahead to reserve one of their outdoor dining tables! thefaregrounds.com

Fifty-Six Union Indoor & Outdoor Dining, plus Take-Out Global Cuisine, Glorious Libations, Glamorous Staff

508-228-6135 56 Union Street

fiftysixunion.com Warm and welcoming with an irreverent spirit and food that is nothing short of inspired…

FIFTY-SIX UNION has an appealing combination of quality food and fun that can’t be hampered even by a pandemic! Wendy and Chef Peter Jannelle will be offering their delicious global cuisine for takeout and are welcoming guests in their garden patio for outdoor dining. Watch for the start of indoor dining!. For takeout, visit Fiftysixunion.com for the menu and call in your dinner order. They have an impressive selection of wines and beers that you can pair with your curbside pickup. FIFTY-SIX UNION... there’s nothing else quite like it on Nantucket.

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Island Dining Guide Rose & Crown Visit theroseandcrown.com for hours and to order online Takeout, Delivery, & Sidewalk Café Style Dining

508-228-2595 23 South Water Street

THE ROSE & CROWN is a perennial favorite of islanders and visitors. Stop by for one of the largest draft Craft Beer selections on the island and our scratch made Eclectic Pub Fare. We offer everything you could desire, including nachos and wings, sandwiches and our famous burgers, lobster rolls, local seafood, and mouth watering steaks, plus gluten-free and vegetarian options. Always family friendly with a children’s menu. Order online for takeout. THE ROSE & CROWN is accepting call-ahead reservations for outside and distanced indoor dining!

The Ships Inn

508-228-0040 13 Fair Street

Dine In or order dinner online for pickup Wednesday-Sunday American Brasserie

SHIPS INN is a Nantucket tradition of good taste. The new takeout offers a diverse menu featuring seasonal specialties and Ships Inn favorites. The food is presented with understated elegance and fresh, bold flavors that will make your visit a memorable one. SHIPS INN offers dining in their distanced dining rooms and, new for 2020: contact-less takeout. Our 2020 menu is online at shipsinnnantucket.com. Place your order online for same day curbside pickup Wednesday through Sunday. Orders are accepted from 12 noon, and pickup times can be selected every 15 minutes during open hours 5:30 to 8 pm shipsinnnantucket.com

Sophie T’s Pizza Open daily 11:15am to 9pm - distanced indoor dining & take-out Pizza, pastas, salads, subs, sandwiches, wraps & more.

508-325-6265 7 Dave Street

Something fresh is always cooking at SOPHIE T’S PIZZA. Islanders and visitors have made Nantucket’s perennial blue-ribbon favorite their dining destination for dining in or take out for over 16 years. In addition to Classic Cheese, Small Crispy Flatbread, and Small Gluten-Free, pizza at SOPHIE T’S can come with more than 2 dozen toppings. Plus they serve the most varied choice of fresh, bountiful salads, buffalo wings, pasta, daily specials, and an array of subs and sandwiches that come fully dressed and toasted, if you wish. Call ahead for fast take-out & daily specials. Daily specials on Facebook & follow us on Twitter @sophietspizza. Sophie T’s Pizza is located mid-island at 7 Dave St. in Nantucket Commons with plenty of parking.

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for over 16 years. In addition to Classic Cheese, Small Crispy Flatbread, and Small Gluten-Free, pizza at SOPHIE T’S can come with more than 2 dozen toppings. Plus they serve the most varied choice of fresh, bountiful salads, buffalo wings, pasta, daily specials, and an array of subs and sandwiches that come fully dressed and toasted, if you wish. Call ahead for fast take-out & daily specials. Daily specials on Facebook & follow us on Twitter @sophietspizza. Sophie T’s Pizza is located mid-island at 7 Dave St. in Nantucket Commons with plenty of parking.

Stop by for a menu and see if you can resist a slice!

Seafood Souza’s Seafood Open from 9am with a full selection of seafood Stop by and enter our weekly Meg-a-Fish Free Seafood Drawing

508-228-9140 23 Trotter’s Lane

SOUZA’S SEAFOOD, under the red and white flag on Trotter’s Lane, offers a full line of quality seafoods both fresh and frozen: steamers, littlenecks, cherrystones, lobsters, swordfish, crabmeat, escargot, shrimp, quahogs, and much more! Only at SOUZA’S can you get delicious smoked scallops, their secret recipe stuffed quahogs, homemade chowder base. Call ahead and arrange for a cooked lobster for a picnic at home, on the beach, or on the boat. Remember to order a travel pack of lobsters to take off-island with you. Sign up for our free MEGA-FISH drawing!

Subs, Sandwiches, Salads The Beet

508.680.1857 Monday - Saturday 12pm - 8pm 9 South Water Street Healthy food, something for everyone! Made to order breakfast, salads, sandwiches, dinner specials

THE BEET features healthy, food + beer, wine + sake in an inviting atmosphere. Located in the -beet of downtown Nantucket, THE BEET will satiate everyone’s cravings – our breakfast sandwich, known as the best on island, to our hearty salads, tuna poke + noodle bowls, steak frites and infamous chicken burger, can also be easily ordered online and enjoyed anywhere.

Conveniently located between both ferries, THE BEET is the perfect choice for quick grab-ngo when you arrive or on your way off-island. TAKEOUT - Order online ahead of time and skip the wait at thebeetnantucket.com + Facebook + Instagram - @thebeetnantucket.com Mention this ad and receive a BEET sticker to share your LOVE of THE BEET!

Easy Street Cantina

508-228-5418

Open Sun-Thurs 8 am to 10 pm; Fri & Sat 8am to midnight corner of Easy & Broad sts.

Walk-Up Window Service, Curbside & Islandwide Delivery, & a Spacious Patio

Pizza The Faregrounds Open daily from 11:30 am, indoor and outside seating Delicious & affordable. Gift Cards available

508-228-4095 27 Fairgrounds Road

One of Nantucket’s favorite restaurants, THE FAREGROUNDS is serving its regular menus with daily specials, and beer + wine is available with your takeout food order (must show proper ID). Try their tasty Off-Shore Nibbles, their amazing BBQ Pulled Pork Nachos, one of their chargrilled specialty burgers, or indulge in some of their sensational seafood dishes! They have hearty hot and cold sandwiches and salads, and their pizzas are a favorite with patrons! There’s plenty of parking; major credit cards accepted. Visit thefaregrounds.com to see the menus and call FAREGROUNDS at 508-228-4095 to order your takeout. Call ahead to reserve one of their outdoor dining tables! thefaregrounds.com

Sophie T’s Pizza Open daily 11:15am to 9pm - distanced indoor dining & take-out Pizza, pastas, salads, subs, sandwiches, wraps & more.

EASY STREET CANTINA on the corner of Easy & Broad streets by the water on Steamboat Wharf is the merging of two island traditions of 20 years (award-winning Joe’s Broad Street Grill and Tacos Tacos). EASY STREET CANTINA features fresh fried seafood such as Nantucket bay scallops, clams, and beer-battered Atlantic Cod along with cheese steaks, burgers, fresh falafel and our famous burritos, nachos, and tacos. Also deli wraps, kids’ foods, fresh pastries, fresh ground coffee, and cookies. Call or order online for contact-less payment, pickup at our window, or delivery islandwide. Take your feast home, to the beach, or on the boat. Our baconegg-and-cheese burritos are the perfect breakfast to go. One Nibble & You’re Hooked! Call or order at easystreetcantina.com for contact-less payment & delivery or visit our window. Our spacious patio is open for dining, and we have distanced indoor dining.

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508-325-6265 7 Dave Street

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Thai House Nantucket

508-680-1522 118 Old South Road

Open daily 11am-9pm Menus online - call for curbside pickup Or arrange delivery at ACKEats

Sawadee! The Thairatana family welcomes you to THAI HOUSE NANTUCKET, where they serve Thai specialties along with a tasty full menu of fresh sushi and dishes that are Japaneseinspired and Asian-fusion. Their sushi rolls are fresh and delicious, with specialties like an Orange Roll, Rainbow Roll, and Crunchy Roll. Pair the sushi with Miso Soup, Seaweed Salad, or Squid Salad. Catering services are available. Our menus are all at ackthaihouse.com — call for Curbside Pickup or arrange delivery at ACK Eats. ackthaihouse.com

Take-Out Only Bartlett’s Farm Open daily 7am to 7pm, 7am-8am 60+ shopping only Fresh baked goods, foods-to-go, fresh produce

Siam to Go

508-228-SIAM (7426) Open Mon-Fri 11am to 7pm and Sat 4 to 7pm Nantucket Ice, 1 Backus Ln Thai Cuisine made with fresh ingredients at reasonable prices

SIAM TO GO offers an appealing selection of authentic Thai cuisine that is light, fresh, and traditional. The menu includes Thai curries, noodle and rice dishes, and house specialties, offered with a choice of chicken, beef, pork, shrimp, fried tofu, or vegetables. The Create Your Own Curry section of the menu allows you to pair a protein with any of their six favorite curries.

The entree section of the menu is especially tempting, with dishes like Kai Yad Sai (Thai-style Egg Fu Yung) and Ram Rong Song. While the menu is extensive, every dish is prepared well and fresh to order, so call ahead to take home or to the beach, or sit at a table in the ice rink lobby and enjoy a taste of Thailand. siamtogonantucket.com

Thai House Nantucket 508-228-9403 33 Bartlett Farm Road

BARTLETT’S OCEAN VIEW FARM prepares mouth-watering baked goods, homemade soups, breads and foccacia, hearty sandwiches, salads, and many more daily seasonal specialties to go. Our breakfast sandwiches are a great way to start your day, and check online for our daily lunch and dinner specials. BARTLETT’S even has prepared foods that you can take home and heat up and freshly baked pies you can serve for dessert. Don’t forget that BARTLETT’S also has the freshest island vegetables, plus annuals, perennials, herbs, and beautiful cut flowers. bartlettsfarm.com

Open daily 8 am to 3 pm Healthy Take Out — Wraps and Smoothies

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Cook’s Cafe

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508-228-8810 6 South Beach Street

COOK’S CAFE is the way to eat healthy while you’re on Nantucket. Start your day right with one of their breakfast wraps, a toasted bagel, and a cup of freshly brewed coffee or a refreshing breakfast smoothie. Their Mermaid Magic Smoothie is a great way to start your day! For lunch or later, order one of COOK’S hearty wraps—there are more than 15 to choose from in two sizes, and they also have vegan specialties! All wraps are affordably priced: under $10. Go international with the “Bangkok Chicken Wrap,” the “Tokyo Curry Wrap,” the “Napoleon,” or try one of their tasty Bowls. They also have some classics: Italian, Turkey, Tuna Salad, Buffalo Chicken, and more! COOK’s smoothies make a terrific afternoon snack. You can call in or order

508-680-1522 Open daily 11am to 9pm 118 Old South Road Menus online - call for curbside pickup or arrange delivery at ACKEats

Sawadee! The Thairatana family welcomes you to THAI HOUSE NANTUCKET, where they serve Thai specialties along with a tasty full menu of fresh sushi and dishes that are Japaneseinspired and Asian-fusion. Vegetarian Dishes are also available and they can alter the level of spiciness to suit for individual taste. Local favorites include Fresh Rolls, Drunken Noodles, and their variety of Curries. Catering services are available. Our menus are all at ackthaihouse.com — call for Curbside Pickup or arrange delivery at ACK Eats. ackthaihouse.com

Wine & Spirits Epernay Wine & Spirits

508-228-2755 Open Daily - Order online 24/7 - Deliver anywhere on-island 1 N Beach Street Largest Rosé Wine Selection, Craft Beer, Boutique Liquors, Cheese, Cigars

The only Sommelier owned + operated wine store on Nantucket! Why trust your wine choices to anyone else? DELIVERY ANYWHERE ON ISLAND + CURBSIDE PICK-UP available every day.

Advanced Sommelier Jenny Benzie + Certified Sommelier Kirk Baker invite you to join them for their FREE Virtual Wine Tasting every Thursday @ 6 PM on FB + IG LIVE. ÉPERNAY WINE & SPIRITS is located in the Brant Point neighborhood, just steps from downtown near the White Elephant and Nantucket Hotel. @epernaywines | #YesWayEpernay | We Deliver to You epernaywines.com

• Are ferries running?

• Do I have to wear a face covering on the ferry?

• Is Nantucket airport open?

• Where can I get a mask on Nantucket?

• Can I rent a car?

• Is the NRTA bus running?

• Are beaches open?

Baked fresh daily!

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508.228.2797

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• Are inns & hotels open?

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Where to Take Your Take-Out

There are plenty of places downtown and around the island where you can enjoy your coffee or takeout. You'll find park benches appropriately spaced along most streets in the heart of town. There are even a few areas where several benches are clustered together but where you can still socially distance. In addition to the benches, here are our favorite parks and sitting areas where you can stay 6-feet from others but not feel quarantined. Just remember to respect your surroundings and fellow residents, and clean up after yourself!

Massachusetts state restrictions on restaurants have begun to ease, and island eateries are offering distanced indoor dining in addition to outdoor table service and takeout. There are still limitations under current guidance, and statewide and local face-covering orders remain in effect. For up-to-date details, visit nantucket.net/COVID-19-FAQ.php Around Town You'll find park benches spaced along most in-town streets. There are a few areas where several benches are clustered together but where you can still socially distance.

The Nantucket Whaling Museum 13 Broad Street has benches in front of the museum

Sculpture Pocket Park There is a “pocket park” on India Street between Federal & Centre sts that is adorned with sculptures.

Benches on the bricked area provide seating.

The Atheneum Park Entrance to this is along India Street, to the right of the steps into the Nantucket Atheneum. There are benches and a grassy area where children can play.

Town Pier Park

Fair Street Park

Children's Beach Park

Walk down Washington Street, past the Handlebar Cafe (which also has a few benches for customers) and go beyond Brant Point Marine. Here you’ll find benches and a path to the water. Parking across the street in the town lot.

At the corner of Main & Fair sts. This park is in the heart of town, so it has no parking of its own, but there are usually parking spots nearby. It has benches & stone seating around fountain and is beautifully adorned with fresh plants.

Harbor View Way is a short stroll from downtown.

There are benches and a grassy area, along with a small stretch of beach. Limited parking is available.

Pocket Park at Francis & Union

“Arthur’s Park” portion of the Land Bank's Consue Springs Property

This small grassy area with two benches is about a half-mile or so walk from downtown Nantucket. It’s a lovely place to sit with some views of the water, but is not on the water. There is no parking.

On the edge of town beyond Consue Springs. It is a bit of a walk from Main Street. There is one picnic table and grassy area. No parking is available.

Old South Road Park Near the Airport Owned by the Town of Nantucket, this spacious grassy space is dotted with young trees and sculpture. There is a paved pathway and several benches.

No parking, but it is next to an NRTA bus stop.

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