Yesterday’s Island, Today’s Nantucket; Vol 50, Issue 11; Edition 2020

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AAN Lets the People Choose

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Quiet beaches, crimson moors, crisp evenings, colorful bittersweet, festive pumpkins depicted in oil paintings, watercolors, ceramics, wood carvings, photographs...and you get to choose your favorites!

Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) is showcasing the 2020 People’s Choice Exhibition, with the doors opening on Friday, September 25 in the Cecelia Joyce & Seward Johnson Gallery at 19 Washington Street. The show is available for in-person, distanced viewing through Ocober 10.

“A long standing favorite among our patrons, the People’s Choice exhibition showcases a wide array of styles and mediums and during our 75th anniversary year. I’m sure we’ll see some extra special pieces,” said AAN artistic director Robert Frazier. “This interactive show not only offers the viewer the chance to enjoy the numerous works by our talented artists, they have the additional satisfaction of being a part of the exhibition by being allowed to vote for their favorite work,” added Frazier.

“The AAN includes close to three hundred local artist members and we are grateful they continue to help make our award-winning AAN gallery one of the most comprehensive venues for local art. This year their works include everything from oil paintings, watercolors, ceramics, wood carvings, mixed media and photographs,” said AAN gallery manager Peter J. Greenhalgh. “This voting exhibition gives our artists well-deserved bragging rights and all of the highlighted works will be on display for the duration of the exhibition,” added Greenhalgh.

The digital version of the People’s Choice Exhibition will be on the AAN website—nantucketarts.org—under the Buy Art link beginning on October 2.

The People’s Choice Exhibition will be on display through October 10. The gallery is open, Tuesday–Saturday 10 am to 2 pm and 2:30 to 5 pm. For more about the AAN exhibits, workshops and classes, and their member artists and events, visit nantucketarts.org.

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NHA Publishes Bio of Nantucket Reformer

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The Nantucket Historical Association (NHA) is pleased to announce the release of Disturber of Tradition: A Portrait of Anna Gardner, a biography written by island resident Barbara Ann White and published by the NHA. Anna Gardner (1816–1901) was a Nantucket educator, writer, abolitionist, and suffragist. A lifelong advocate of justice, she worked tirelessly toward her vision of an equitable society. A co-organizer of the 1841 Nantucket Anti-Slavery Convention, the first teacher and principal of the Jefferson School for freedmen in Charlottesville, Va., and among the first women to vote on Nantucket, Gardner engaged in movements locally, regionally, and nationally throughout the nineteenth century. Her story shows that societal change is possible at the ground level when everyday people put their principles into action.

In this first full-length biography, White draws on extensive new research, providing the most comprehensive account of Gardner’s life to date and contextualizing it within a period of enormous change in both education and civil rights.

“I first learned about Anna Gardner in the late 1970s when I was researching the African School on Nantucket. Over the years, I uncovered more about her contribution to reform movements, from abolition to suffrage. The more I learned, the more I realized how passionate she was about the civil rights of black people. She used her skill as a teacher, during and after the Civil War, to establish a cadre of professional black teachers in the South, believing that the best way to ensure full equality was through equal education,” says Barbara Ann White. “Her influence went far beyond the island, and, with this book, I hope that her story will reach beyond the island, too.”

Barbara Ann White is also the author of Live to the Truth: The Life and Times of Cyrus Peirce and Hidden History of Nantucket, written with Frank Morral.

Disturber of Tradition: A Portrait of Anna Gardner is available at the Museum Shop in the Nantucket Whaling Museum. For more information about this NHA publication or others visit NantucketMuseumShop.org.

The NHA’s mission is to preserve and interpret the history of Nantucket through its programs, collections, and properties, in order to promote the island’s significance and foster an appreciation of it among all audiences.

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HOME GARDENING

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Repose

Sail Endeavor

by Greyson Keller

established 1982

Summer exhales into autumn, and the leaves begin to turn, The wind howls with some bite in its bark, as we embrace winter’s return.

But the sunny season is still firmly in our thoughts, while we walk the garden at twilight.

Row covers cradle the ebbing crops, as we tuck in our harvests at night.

When morning comes, it delivers the dawn, and whimsy and wonder abound.

The fog rolls out and dew glistens on the lawn, with gulls bellowing in the background.

A perfect setting for a moment in the garden, where the graft turns into grub.

Gather the veggies and beg for your pardon, for today we’re off to the golf club.

September is a time for reminiscence and reflection: time for all to take a collective exhale as we look back on the growing season. The pace has slowed and we turn our attention to gathering harvests and preparing the delicious comfort food of autumn.

I love September because we still enjoy warm days, the beaches have a bit more elbow room, and the roads begin to flow again. There are still plenty of tasks to be done, but, hopefully, we all have a bit more time for ourselves. Bike rides, dog walks, and surfing until sunset are all mind-clearing activities that mend our collective mental health.

During these crisp mornings, I enjoy a cup of tea sitting in the garden. I try to clear my head just take in the beauty of the veggies and flowers all working together.

The amount of white butterflies I’ve seen this year in the garden is incredible.

They’re a welcome sight, true animation in the garden. It makes you realize that all the hard work isn’t just for you. There is a whole community out in the garden, and they’re all working together. Each bug and bloom are doing their jobs to keep the ecosystem moving forward. Maybe our community and country could take a page out of their book. Working together for the greater good seems like sound logic, but sometimes can feel inconvenient. If we all endure a bit of inconvenience now, things might start to feel a little safer. People will be less triggered, and we can get back to the close-knit community we always have been. In the meantime, there are plenty of tasks to keep us busy in the garden.

In the landscape garden, the next couple of months are key to the continued development of your space. It’s a perfect time to dig and divide your perennials, plant trees, shrubs, and, of course, your spring bulbs. I’ve just ordered as many crocus bulbs as I could. My plan here is to carpet the front lawn with crocus blooms.

It’ll be a sea of blue and white come March. To me, crocus are absolutely marvelous.

They carry with them a briefcase brimming with hope. When I see their faces emerge from the frozen ground, sometimes through a blanket of snow, I can’t help but be filled with warmth and wonder. They’re a glimpse of what is to come. Spring has sprung and summer is sure to follow. Crocus are a great bulb for the lawn because they have their fifteen minutes of fame before we ever pull the mower out of the shed. continued on page 17

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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., Mon. 1 mile, 80 min.

Cemetery Route: Tues., 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.

Wednesdays 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 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. Daily except Sunday. 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.

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Today’s Nantucket

Events & Entertainment Events are updated daily at Nantucket.net

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 ALL DAY - 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 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.

9:45 to 10:15 AM - Nanpuppets Online for Ages 2 to 7 Join Lizza OBremski on ZOOM for fun and stories with her amazing animal friends.

Link to join is at NantucketAtheneum.org. Meeting ID: 770 3372 7728 Passcode:Lizza 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 & Main in front of the bank building 10 min. early. No reservations necessary. $20.$15 for seniors (65) & 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 3 to 3:45 PM - Online: Teen Trivia Weekly trivia game for teens, using Zoom and Kahoot. Test your knowledge with all things trivia! Multiple choice and true/false questions. Open to all teens entering 6-12 grades. Email: eyoung@nantucketatheneum.org for login information.

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 18 8 AM to 5 PM - StoryWalk: Mr.Brown’s Fantastic Hat Stroll through the Atheneum Garden and read this wonderful story written and beautifully illustrated by Ayano Imai. It’s a story about friendship, a bear, some birds, an extraordinary hat, and the changing seasons. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street.

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.

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 & Main in front of the bank building 10 min. early. No reservations necessary. $20.$15 for seniors (65) & 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 19 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 for out-of-town meeting place, send an email to 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 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.

9 to 10 AM - Children’s Concert: Swamp Romp with Johnette Downing & Scott Billington Move the furniture and roll up the rug, it’s time to romp in the swamp and boogie on the bayou. Johnette and Scott’s virtual Swamp Romp concert is a rollicking ride through Louisiana roots music from Cajun, zydeco, traditional jazz, Isleno, swamp pop, and New Orleans rhythm and blues. Link to join at NantucketAtheneum.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 & Main in front of the bank building 10 min. early. No reservations necessary. $20.$15 for seniors (65) & 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 20 8 AM to 5 PM - StoryWalk: Mr.Brown’s Fantastic Hat Stroll through the Atheneum Garden and read this wonderful story written and beautifully illustrated by Ayano Imai. It’s a story about friendship, a bear, some birds, an extraordinary hat, and the changing seasons. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street.

9 to 10 AM - Children’s Concert: Swamp Romp with Johnette Downing & Scott Billington Move the furniture and roll up the rug, it’s time to romp in the swamp and boogie on the bayou. Johnette and Scott’s virtual Swamp Romp concert is a rollicking ride through Louisiana roots music from Cajun, zydeco, traditional jazz, Isleno, swamp pop, and New Orleans rhythm and blues. Link to join at NantucketAtheneum.org.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 8 AM to 5 PM - StoryWalk: Mr.Brown’s Fantastic Hat Stroll through the Atheneum Garden and read this wonderful story written and beautifully illustrated by Ayano Imai. It’s a story about friendship, a bear, some birds, an extraordinary hat, and the changing seasons. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street.

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.

9 to 10 AM - Children’s Concert: Swamp Romp with Johnette Downing & Scott Billington See Sunday’s description Link to join at NantucketAtheneum.org.

10 AM to 2 PM - STEM Grab & Go Bag: Fun with Magnets Stop by the Weezie Porch and pick up this week’s STEM project inspired by Herve Tullet’s books: Let’s Play!, Mix it Up!, and Press Here. Kids will love creating different scenes and paths for their magnets to travel on as they gain fine motor practice and explore magnetism. All supplies & instructions included. For ages 3+. Extend the experience by calling 508-228-1110 xt. 103 and asking for books by Herve Tullet. 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 & Main in front of the bank building 10 min. early. No reservations necessary. $20.$15 for seniors (65) & teens. Cash Only. 508-332-0953 7 to 8 PM - Yummy Monday - What to do with too many zucchinis!

This week brainstorm ideas on what to do with too many zucchinis, a staple in many gardens and farm stands. Bring your recipes and new ideas for how to prepare this green Italian squash. NantucketAtheneum.org 7 to 8 PM - Parent Workshop: Set Your Child Up for Success Learn simple strategies to creat structure and routine at home. Presented by Nantucket Community School & South Shore Autism Center. For Zoom link, send an email to croninp@npsk.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 continued on page 8

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Consider the Cranberry

by C. Oscar Olson

Though most of the season’s harvests have come to a close, one of our region’s most prized pieces of produce is just about to float to the surface. Before long, the bogs will be flooded for wet harvesting and machinery will be rolled out for dry harvesting, and that precious red fruit will begin its journey to your holiday dinners.

For more than 150 years, the cranberry harvest has been an important aspect of both the heritage and future of agriculture on Nantucket. While many farms of all scales and scopes thrive, the Milestone Cranberry Bog is not only the oldest but also the largest continually operated farm on the island.

Cranberry farming got a foothold on Nantucket in 1857 at this very location off the middle of Milestone Road. Not long ago, the Milestone Bog had 234 acres under active cultivation, making it the single largest contiguous bog on Earth. Since then, with the advent of improved irrigation techniques, the bog has been broken up into a series of smaller and more efficient growing sites.

Ownership of the bog changed several times for the first 100 years of its existence, but that all changed in 1968 when it was purchased by Roy Larsen, Walter Beinecke, Jr., and Arthur Dean. The three men donated it to the Nantucket Conservation Foundation with the expectation that it be an income producer for the nonprofit organization. Stewards of nearly 1/3 of the land on Nantucket, it is the mission of the NCF to assist in the preservation of Nantucket's character by permanently conserving, maintaining, and managing natural areas and habitats and to encourage an appreciation of and interest in the Island's natural resources.

In 1951, before the acquisition of the land by the NCF, native Nantucketer Tom Larrabee was hired as a field hand by the bog’s former owners. Though the job was unforgiving, Tom was taken by the area’s isolated beauty. He loved the land and for 15 years he put endless hours into studying the unique challenges that come with farming so far out to sea. The Foundation named him bog manager in 1979, and in 2009 he and his son Tom Jr. celebrated his 50th anniversary on the farm. Today the bog is proudly managed by the 3rd generation of Larrabees with Tom’s grandson Nick at the helm.

While harvesting cranberries is the ultimate goal of the Milestone property, the boundaries sprawl beyond the bog itself. Only 1/3 of the land is utilized for farming, while the rest of the rolling hills, grass lands, and fresh water ponds of the Middle Moors are left open for rich populations of flora and fauna.

Today, Milestone consists of 24 individual bog totaling 195 acres under active cranberry cultivation. Several varieties of cranberries are getting ready to take the plunge, ripening at different points in the season enabling an easier, spread out harvest. Though they yield varies from year to year, it is common to see as much as 2 million pounds of cranberries when the work is finished. Most (95%) of cranberries are harvested wet and go on to be frozen, dried, or processed into sauces and relishes. The rest are dry harvested and sold fresh. You can find genuine Nantucket cranberries at NCF offices during the harvest season.

While cranberry cultivation is common on both sides of the Bourne Bridge, Milestone Bog has set itself apart from the rest of the competition. They are branded as being an exclusively organic farm, making the Nantucket Conservation Foundation the largest organic cranberry grower in the United States. continued on page 16

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8 to 10 PM - Bites & Brushes Guided painting at the Rose & Crown that includes a canvas, all paint materials, and a talented instructor. Cost to join us is $20 per person AND, in addition, the purchase of food is necessary. Groups of 6 or fewer only. Reserve your spot by calling or emailing. Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water Street. ackrosecrown@gmail.com 508228-2595

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8 AM to 5 PM - StoryWalk: Mr.Brown’s Fantastic Hat Stroll through the Atheneum Garden and read this wonderful story written and beautifully illustrated by Ayano Imai. It’s a story about friendship, a bear, some birds, an extraordinary hat, and the changing seasons. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street.

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 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. newly opened The Road from Abolition to Suffrage exhibit. 13 Broad Street.

9 to 10 AM - Children’s Concert: Swamp Romp with Johnette Downing & Scott Billington See Sunday’s description Link to join at NantucketAtheneum.org.

9:45 to 10:15 AM - Online: Music in the Morning Join Lizza Obremski on ZOOM for fun and engaging songs, singing games, and movement activities aimed at teaching musical skills to the very young. Appropriate for ages 1-7. Go to NantucketAtheneum.org for a link to join the fun! Meeting ID: 781 1818 3125 Passcode: Lizza!

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 & Main in front of the bank building 10 min. early. No reservations necessary. $20.$15 for seniors (65) & teens. Cash Only. 508-332-0953 7 to 9 PM - Online Concert: Island Tunes Island Tunes, a group of local songwriters and musicians, will perform a virtual concert playing original music. To hear the concert go to 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

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8 AM to 5 PM - StoryWalk: Mr.Brown’s Fantastic Hat Stroll through the Atheneum Garden and read this wonderful story written and beautifully illustrated by Ayano Imai. It’s a story about friendship, a bear, some birds, an extraordinary hat, and the changing seasons. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street.

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 Centre and Main in front of the bank building 10 min early. No reservations required. 508-332-0953 continued on page 9

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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.

9 to 10 AM - Children’s Concert: Swamp Romp with Johnette Downing & Scott Billington See Sunday’s description Link to join at NantucketAtheneum.org.

10 AM to 2 PM - Teen Take-and-Make Kits - Paper Lantern Unicorn Come to the Atheneum lobby to pick up your Teen Take-and-Make kit. Teens in grades 6-12 will have fun making this cute unicorn. All you need is scissors and glue to complete it. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. 508-228-1110 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 & Main in front of the bank building 10 min. early. No reservations necessary. $20.$15 for seniors (65) & teens. Cash Only. 508-332-0953 5 to 5:30 PM - NHA Member Evening “The Hunt” Enjoy a story that has been told since the 1930s, when retired whaling captain George Grant became the first “custodian” of the Whaling Museum and shared his first-hand whaling experiences with museum visitors. This multi-media presentation is held in-person for small, socially distanced groups of 12. Advance reservations required by emailing membership@nha.org.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 ALL DAY - 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 AM to 5 PM - StoryWalk: Mr.Brown’s Fantastic Hat Stroll through the Atheneum Garden and read this wonderful story written and beautifully illustrated by Ayano Imai. It’s a story about friendship, a bear, some birds, an extraordinary hat, and the changing seasons. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street.

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 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.

9:45 to 10:15 AM - Online: Nanpuppets Join Lizza OBremski on ZOOM for fun and stories with her amazing animal friends.

Appropriate for ages 2-7. Please go to NantucketAtheneum.org for the link to join the fun! Meeting ID: 770 3372 7728 Passcode:Lizza!

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 & Main in front of the bank building 10 min. early. No reservations necessary. $20.$15 for seniors (65) & teens. Cash Only. 508-332-0953 1 to 2 PM - Climate Prep Week Virtual Discussion: Resilient Agriculture The Atheneum joins Boston-based Communities Responding to Extreme Weather (CREW) to host six virtual programs in support of Climate Prep Week 2020 (Sept.

24-30). This year’s theme is Climate Resilience is Social Resilience. All programs are free & require advance registration at nantucketatheneum.org. This presentation, titled “Resilient Agriculture: Climate Impacts on Our Foods Systems and How We Can Respond.”

3 to 3:45 PM - Online: Teen Trivia Weekly trivia game for teens, using Zoom and Kahoot. Test your knowledge with all things trivia! Multiple choice and true/false questions. Open to all teens entering 6-12 grades. Email: eyoung@nantucketatheneum.org for login information. continued on page 10

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7 to 8 PM - Climate Prep Week Virtual Discussion: Palaces For The People The Atheneum joins Boston-based Communities Responding to Extreme Weather (CREW) to host six virtual programs in support of Climate Prep Week 2020 (Sept.

24-30). This year’s theme is Climate Resilience is Social Resilience. All programs are free & require advance registration at nantucketatheneum.org. This program is a virtual discussion between acclaimed writer Eric Klinenberg and librarians and community members.

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

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8 AM to 5 PM - StoryWalk: Mr.Brown’s Fantastic Hat Stroll through the Atheneum Garden and read this wonderful story written and beautifully illustrated by Ayano Imai. It’s a story about friendship, a bear, some birds, an extraordinary hat, and the changing seasons. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street.

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 - “Neighborhood by Neighborhood - Mapping Our Resilience�

The Atheneum joins Boston-based Communities Responding to Extreme Weather (CREW) to host six virtual programs in support of Climate Prep Week 2020 (Sept.

24-30). This year’s theme is Climate Resilience is Social Resilience. All programs are free & require advance registration at nantucketatheneum.org. This presentation is an overview of a Boston mapping project conducted by the Conservation Law Foundation and the city of Boston.

10 AM to 2 PM - Annual People’s Choice Exhibit Opening Day See a wide range of styles and mediums in this newest of the Artists Association of Nantucket 75th Anniversary exhibits in the Cecelia Joyce & Seward Johnson Gallery, 19 Washington 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 & Main in front of the bank building 10 min. early. No reservations necessary. $20.$15 for seniors (65) & teens. Cash Only. 508-332-0953 2:30 to 5 PM - Annual People’s Choice Exhibit Opening Day See a wide range of styles and mediums in this newest of the Artists Association of Nantucket 75th Anniversary exhibits in the Cecelia Joyce & Seward Johnson Gallery, 19 Washington Street.

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

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All Day - Run for Recovery A virtual fundraiser for Addiction Solutions of Nantucket. This weekend, September 26 & 27, run a 5K or walk 2 miles to support Recovery from Substance Use Disorders and Mental Health Challenges. Details at nantucketrising.com .

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 for out-of-town meeting place, send an email to wconnell@connellandersen.com 8 AM to 5 PM - StoryWalk: Mr.Brown’s Fantastic Hat Stroll through the Atheneum Garden and read this wonderful story written and beautifully illustrated by Ayano Imai. It’s a story about friendship, a bear, some birds, an extraordinary hat, and the changing seasons. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street.

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 to 12:30 PM - Farmers’ and Artisans’ Market Vendors sell farm goods and other items along Cambridge and North Union Streets, weather permitting. continued on page 11

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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 & Main in front of the bank building 10 min. early. No reservations necessary. $20.$15 for seniors (65) & teens. Cash Only. 508-332-0953 7 to 8:15 PM - Climate Prep Week Discussion: “Echonomics Of Climate Change” The Atheneum joins Boston-based Communities Responding to Extreme Weather (CREW) to host six virtual programs in support of Climate Prep Week 2020 (Sept.

24-30). This year’s theme is Climate Resilience is Social Resilience. All programs are free & require advance registration at nantucketatheneum.org. This discussion will focus on the relationship between economics and sustainability: social justice, environmental justice and economic equity and also how our focus on economic growth has facilitated the speed of global cimate change.

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 27 All Day till midnight- Run for Recovery A virtual fundraiser for Addiction Solutions of Nantucket. This weekend, September 26 & 27, run a 5K or walk 2 miles to support Recovery from Substance Use Disorders and Mental Health Challenges. Details at nantucketrising.com .

8 AM to 5 PM - StoryWalk: Mr.Brown’s Fantastic Hat Stroll through the Atheneum Garden and read this wonderful story written and beautifully illustrated by Ayano Imai. It’s a story about friendship, a bear, some birds, an extraordinary hat, and the changing seasons. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 8 AM to 5 PM - StoryWalk: Mr.Brown’s Fantastic Hat Stroll through the Atheneum Garden and read this wonderful story written and beautifully illustrated by Ayano Imai. It’s a story about friendship, a bear, some birds, an extraordinary hat, and the changing seasons. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street.

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 to 9:30 AM - Strategies for a Tight Upper Back with Rachel Dixon Join Rachel Dixon for strategies to release and loosen a tight upper back. Rachel will use a combination of demonstrations, handouts and discussion. There will be plenty of time for questions. NantucketAtheneum.org ., .

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 - STEM Grab & Go Bag: Straw Rockets Stop by the Weezie porch to pick up this week’s STEM project - Straw Rockets. Kids age 3+ will have fun coloring, cutting out, and assembling colorful rockets. Once built, they can experiment with how different angles of the straw affect the distance the rocket travels or how folding the rocket in different ways can affect its flight. All supplies & instructions included. Extend the experience by calling 508228-1110 x103 and asking for “The Rocket Bag.” 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 & Main in front of the bank building 10 min. early. No reservations necessary. $20.$15 for seniors (65) & 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 8 to 10 PM - Bites & Brushes Guided painting at the Rose & Crown that includes a canvas, all paint materials, and a talented instructor. Cost to join us is $20 per person AND, in addition, the purchase of food is necessary. Groups of 6 or fewer only. Reserve your spot by calling or emailing. Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water Street. ackrosecrown@gmail.com 508228-2595

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 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.

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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.

9:45 to 10:15 AM - Online: Music in the Morning Join Lizza Obremski on ZOOM for fun and engaging songs, singing games, and movement activities aimed at teaching musical skills to the very young. Appropriate for ages 1-7. Go to NantucketAtheneum.org for a link to join the fun! Meeting ID: 781 1818 3125 Passcode: Lizza!

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 & Main in front of the bank building 10 min. early. No reservations necessary. $20.$15 for seniors (65) & teens. Cash Only. 508-332-0953 5:30 PM - NHA University: Live Lecture via Zoom Nantucket Historical Association will be offering a series of educational lectures on history topics. Fee $5: register at nha.org/learn/nha-at-home/nha-university/ 6:30 to 7:30 PM - How Repair Events Can Transform Our Throwaway Culture The Atheneum joins Boston-based Communities Responding to Extreme Weather (CREW) to host six virtual programs in support of Climate Prep Week 2020 (Sept.

24-30). This year’s theme is Climate Resilience is Social Resilience. All programs are free & require advance registration at nantucketatheneum.org. Learn how repair events in libraries and other spaces are helping bring people together around goals of sustainability, stewardship, community resilience. NantucketAtheneum.org 7 to 9 PM - Online: Tea & Tarot Led by Danica Connors, this gathering is an opportunity for beginners to learn and advanced readers to share their skills and receive readings. Registration required: shanticrow@aol.com 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 30 8 AM to 5 PM - StoryWalk: Mr.Brown’s Fantastic Hat Stroll through the Atheneum Garden and read this wonderful story written and beautifully illustrated by Ayano Imai. It’s a story about friendship, a bear, some birds, an extraordinary hat, and the changing seasons. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street.

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-mi, 45 min nonstop exercise walk with historic commentary down beautiful streets & lanes most visitors never find. $15, Cash Only. Meet at Centre & Main in front of the bank building 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.

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 & Main in front of the bank building 10 min. early. No reservations necessary. $20.$15 for seniors (65) & teens. Cash Only. 508-332-0953 6:30 to 7:30 PM - The Linked Fight For Radical Justice and Climate Change The Atheneum joins Boston-based Communities Responding to Extreme Weather (CREW) to host six virtual programs in support of Climate Prep Week 2020 (Sept.

24-30). This year’s theme is Climate Resilience is Social Resilience. All programs are free & require advance registration at nantucketatheneum.org. A conversation with CREW Program Director Reverend Vernon K. Walker as he speaks to Rev. Karlene Griffiths Sekou and Hajar Logan. NantucketAtheneum.org

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1 ALL DAY - 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 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.

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 3 to 3:45 PM - Online: Teen Trivia Weekly trivia game for teens, using Zoom and Kahoot. Test your knowledge with all things trivia! Multiple choice and true/false questions. Open to all teens entering 6-12 grades. Email: eyoung@nantucketatheneum.org for login information.

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by Dr. Sarah Treanor Bois Director of Research & Education at the Linda Loring Nature Foundation In early September, the Coastal Resiliency Advisory Committee for Nantucket adopted September as Climate Change Awareness month, followed swiftly by a proclamation by Nantucket Select Board. What does that mean? As part of the proclamation, the Select Board “…encourages all residents to learn more about the threats of climate change and sea level rise and the planning efforts underway to increase community resilience.”

Designating September as Climate Change Awareness month isn’t just window dressing. There are multiple initiatives throughout this month to highlight the effects of climate change around the island and give Nantucketers opportunities to participate and learn more.

For many, climate change is an amorphous concept and find it difficult to think about how it directly affects our daily lives. It is both big in concept and timeline. But that doesn’t make the threat any less real. The effects of climate change will impact all aspects of life on Nantucket. Even those who live away from the shore will be affected by flooded streets, transportation on and off the island, economic impacts, recreation, and in countless other ways.

Multiple organizations and groups are using Climate Change Awareness month to educate the public about the potential effects of climate change through walks, talks, art, and more. Because we will see the effects of climate change in many forms, the education about the impacts similarly takes multiple angles.

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Essential Nantucket

by Robert P. Barsanti

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In September, the Members have arrived. They may have dawdled through the summer in Florida or Colorado, but now when the Albies are schooling, the wind is fresh, and the crowds have gone, they have flown up, settled in, and are enjoying the evening on their porches. For everyone else, Labor Day is that cruelest of holidays, when school and office call just as the island is at its best. The corn, the tomatoes, the surf, the sky—everything peaks just as the summer people are leaving. For the Members, their sunlit time has come.

The harbor remains full. The Hinckleys and Herreshoffs motor in and dock, or if they are truly massive, moor in the outer harbor off of Coatue. The masts and brightwork glint in the setting sun, as the beaches burnish in the fading light.

In that island light, I stood on the porch of Sayle’s waiting for my fried clams. Across the street, the yacht club was slowly filling for the evening soiree.

The tent was up on the lawn, the social spacing was out, and cocktails were served. Hurricane lamps and a spray of tealights, lit up the tent in the fading evening light. The Range Rovers, the Mercedes, the Yukons were sliding in, off-loading the Members, and gently rolling off to a parking lot.

The harbor had fallen to low tide, and down the beach near the creeks a man, a woman, and a little

girl stripped to their swimsuits. The shadows stretched across the water, while the houses on Monomoy winked in the setting sun. He put the little girl on his shoulders and she put a Stop and Shop bag on hers. They proceeded to walk into the water for fifty yards or so until they came to a small sailboat.

He put the little girl on board, then he swung the groceries on board. then he pulled himself aboard, and the helped the woman up. They were careful, practiced, and ordinary. I’m sure they did this twice a day.

In September, the Members assert their privilege.

The houses in Sconset, Monomoy, and on Lincoln Circle are mowed, primped, and lit up. Cisco, while not in full August crowd, still has groups of ten or fifteen sun-worshippers circled around blankets and coolers. The golf courses, the tennis courts, even the bike paths remain busy. The casual visitor can make the mistake that, in September, this is an island for the Members, and membership has its privilege.

But it isn’t. Nantucket has always been a poor man’s island. The most important folks out here were not the captains, the owners, or the visitors: they were the workers. Because we are Americans who view the rich as especially skilled, gifted, and lucky, our eyes go to the well-lit and graceful figures under the tent. Our eyes skip over the dozens workcontinued on page 15

Yesterday’s Island/Today’s Nantucket ing in the shadows, feeding, cleaning, and caring for the Members. We used to joke that, on Nantucket, “millionaires mow the lawns of billionaires.�

I don’t think that joke works now.

Going all the way back to early whaling, poor people came to the island in the hopes of making a buck. If they came out here, and if they worked hard and if they got lucky, they might make their fortune on a whale ship. In our recent history, carpenters and painters would rent a place until they had enough money to buy a piece of land. Then, using sweat equity, luck, and some missing lumber from a job site, would build a little house. You rented it out in the summer, sold it for more money than you ever thought you could get, and rode the Nantucket elevator up.

But the elevator stopped working years ago.

Now, the essential workers on Nantucket are families living in basements, storage units, and cars. They are riding six to a car to the job site. They are dropping their kids off to an apartment. They are sending their money home. The essential workers of Nantucket get any work they can, put their back into it, and disappear into a Friday night with a roll of cash in their pockets. They wait for low tide, then walk out to two sleeping bags in a sailboat.

Unless they are particularly fortunate, the essential workers will not be getting loans for a building lot. They don’t have checking accounts, mortgage payments, or social security numbers. But they drive, they mow, they paint. More than a few of the contractors on-island watch them work from the safety of their pickup trucks.

Vol. 50 No. 11 • YesterdaysIsland.com Our current plague has cast a surgical light on the divisions in this country. Those of us who are the owners and employers have had houses to hide in, jobs we can do on a phone, and Netflix to keep us entertained. Our essential workers do not have those privileges. They need to ride the mowers, hide from officials, and hope their luck holds. For most of the summer, the island feared that the New York mogul, with a positive test, would fly out to his house, and infect the Summer. Or that the entitled Chads, taking a Covid year off, would party with their impervious ignorance and close Cisco for a month.

But with our most recent spike, the true danger revealed itself. The rich remained in the light, but the poor hid in the infected dark. The positive tests come from painters, landscapers, and cleaners. The essential workers live and work in a Petri dish. Once among a basement of cleaners or a storage unit full of painters, the virus will metastasize. The catalyst, fear, will stop the tracing and send the sick to work.

And then we will all be in line at the hospital.

The island has always depended more on the people we don’t watch rather than the people we do.

The unimportant people of Nantucket, the essential people of Nantucket, live and work in the shadows.

Their names do not grace the membership lists, the tennis flights, or the reservation lists. None of those bright names carved into the plaques would be here if it wasn’t for dozens of essential workers laboring in the dark. But perhaps, in the future, we can make sure that we can welcome them into our light.

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Before 2019, Nantucket was home to one other working cranberry bog. Located approximately six miles up Polpis Road, Windswept Cranberry Bog is now in the process of being restored to a fully functioning wetland. “It’s going to be a long process,” says NCF’s Director of Marketing and Communications Grace Hull.

“There’s a lot of testing and surveying that still needs to be done. It’s not something that can happen overnight.” The decision was made not only to preserve to health of the harbor, but also came due to recent challenges in the American market. An influx of Canadian cranberries has driven the price down overall, and the bog was no longer economically viable to operate.

In order to pick the fresh fruit, the vines must be completely dry. Even a slight shower the night before, heavy dew, or damp conditions from fog can be enough to delay harvest until conditions improve. As if 2020 hasn’t brought its fair share, these factors can provide more than enough challenges to growers.

Dry harvesting involves lawnmower-like mechanical pickers that comb through the vines and convey the berries into a bag or box attached to the rear of the machine. Wet harvesting, the method used most often, is truly something to behold.

The night before the harvest, bogs are flooded with up to 18 inches of water. Next, growers use a water reel, aptly referred to as an “egg beater,” to the churn the submerged plants and loosen the berries from the vine, allowing the air pockets within each fruit to float them to the surface. From there, the berries are corralled into a swirling soup of pinks and reds, loaded onto trucks and are soon sent on their way to processing.

For hundreds of years, the cranberry has been prized for its reputation as a superfood. Before the settlers arrived on Nantucket, the island’s indigenous people enjoyed the annual harvest of sasumuneash—wild cranberries—for thousands of years. Berries were consumed both fresh and dried, while some were used to make pemmican, a shelf-stable mixture of fruit, dried meat, and animal fat. The fruit was used commonly in healing rituals to combat fever, injury, and even seasickness.

When Europeans began exploring and settling New England, they were not sur-

prised to see the red berries thriving in the peat fields and swamps along the coast.

They were familiar with European cranberry varieties, which were common in such environments in parts of England. The English had many names for the fruit, but “craneberries” was the most common due to the shape of cranberry flower and its resemblance to the head of a Sandhill crane.

Today, we know well the health benefits of consuming cranberries. The terrifically tart morsels are loaded with vitamin C, with an eight ounce glass of cranberry juice packing over 150% of your recommended daily allowance. There are also bacteria blocking benefits that ward off UTIs and ulcers, and these benefits are available in an array of cranberry products. Cranberries also contain proanthocyanidins, or PACs, which are linked to reducing infection, promoting heart health, decreasing inflammation, and supporting digestive health.

In previous years, the harvest on Nantucket has been celebrated with the annual Nantucket Cranberry Festival: a day of family fun held Columbus Day weekend at the Milestone Bog. Though pandemic restrictions have forced the organization to cancel one of the island’s favorite and final hurrahs of the year, there are still ways to enjoy the 17th year of this Nantucket tradition.

The NCF is committed to continue their education and outreach around the cranberry harvest and its history to the community. “Our Cranberry Festival is listed as one of those fall events you simply must attend, and we are going to miss it very much this year,” says Grace Hull. “It’s a great opportunity to showcase the property and how everything works. Instead, we’re planning a number of walking tours.”

Over a period of two weeks in early to mid October, small groups will be shown guided tours of the Milestone Bog twice a day. The tours will be led by NCF’s Neil Foley in conjunction with bog manager Nick Larrabee. Keep an eye on their website NantucketConservation.org and watch their social media pages @ackconservation for more information. “We still want to get people out there and learn about the bogs, and we’re hoping to be able to sell some dry picked berries as well.” In addition to the walking tours, NCF will have a table at the Sustainable Farmer’s Market on Saturday, October 10. “Come by for fresh cranberries and some Nantucket Conservation swag!” Hull remarks.

As the official fruit of the state of Massachusetts, cranberries have deep roots in what defines this land we love. Be sure to enjoy the fruits of the Foundation’s labor, and with them all the good things the arrival of autumn has to offer.

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There are a few effective ways to plant bulbs. If you’re planting in a lawn, like I’ll be doing, an old fashioned bulb planter is best. It creates a core in the soil where you can just drop a few bulbs in and then snugly fit the core back in the hole. If you’re planting bulbs in a garden, there are attachments you can get for your household drill that will act as a mini-auger. This is super quick and efficient. Now is the time to be planting bulbs of all kinds, not just floral. You can also plant your garlic cloves for an early summer harvest.

Looking to other areas of the garden, if you have perennials or ornamental grasses that have outgrown their space like a 35-year-old child living in their parent’s basement, now is an ideal time to dig them up and divide them. The first step for me is to cut the plant back to the crown. If you’re dividing an ornamental grass, it can be a bit of a bummer to cut it back when the seed heads have begun their dance with the wind. It will, however, make the process much easier for you.

Once the plant is cut back and you have a nice, neat mound, it’s time for the digging. Try to start a fair distance away from the crown and work your way in. Most of the time a quality root ball will begin to show itself. Slice and lever, slice and lever all around the plant. Once it pops loose, now is the time to be brave. Take your spade and chop it right in half. This isn’t dainty or delicate. This needs sleeves rolled up to the elbow and a swift kick of the spade with some tightly-laced boots.

If your plant is big enough, you might be able to divide it more than once. Now that you have several new plants, I always like to replant one of them back where they were planted. Then take the rest and disperse them in other areas in the garden.

Another option is to pot them up and give them to a friend or family member. All that it cost you was a little sweat equity.

Once all your plants are planted or potted, always remember to give them a deep drink of water. They’ll thank you for it. I also recommend top dressing with a little mulch. It looks great, retains that moisture, and suppresses the weeds.

Let’s touch on the lawn areas of your landscape as well. September and October are great months to do some lawn maintenance. Aerating your lawn is an important step and will alleviate compaction. I like to do this along with dethatching. It makes raking the plugs up much easier. That way your lawn doesn’t look like a flock of geese have taken up residence. Dethatching also removes all the dead thatch that has built up over the growing season. This helps prevent fungus during the hot and humid months of summer. Once you’ve completed the aerating and dethatching, it’s a good idea to topdress with some nice compost or complete planting mix. Rake it into the lawn so it rests below the green blades of your grass, then overseed and water. If you’re one who likes a well maintained and healthy lawn, this’ll do the trick.

Just to chat briefly about our veggies we’ve been working so hard on all season, autumn will roll on and your cole crops will too. Things like broccoli, cauliflower, and kale all enjoy the cooler weather. It’s definitely advantageous to cloak them with a row cover at night to protect from frosts and winds. If you do this, you’ll be able to have fresh greens from the garden well into the holiday season.

For now, let’s remember to slow down and enjoy the change of season. Breathe deeply and take pride in your garden, no matter the size. Compliment your friends and family on their gardens and watch their faces light up with pride. Remember how eager everyone was to get them started this spring and remember the work that went into them. It’s effortless and doesn’t cost a thing to give a few words of encouragement, whether or not they’re about a garden.

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create an island-wide plan. The TON is also working on a Resilient Nantucket toolkit for adapting historic resources for sea level rise.

The CRAC has been doing much lately to disseminate information as they work on gathering information to assist with the Coastal Resiliency Plan. Recently, members presented the Homeowner’s Handbook to Prepare for Coastal Hazards produced by the Woods Hole Sea Grant and others. The handbook aims to increase the resiliency of coastal communities by encouraging actions that reduce the risk to family and property. The Nantucket CRAC hopes to encourage Nantucket residents to consider the recommendations in this guide that covers shortterm hazards like storms as well as long term hazards like sea level rise. Preparing for coastal hazards by planning, performing home maintenance, and undertaking preventative retrofits enhances individual resilience and helps create a strong community.

In addition to the Homeowner’s Handbook, the CRAC Education Subcommittee is working on a brochure for Nantucket homeowners recommending ways to help protect homes from flood damage. This includes measures to keep water out as well as resilience measures to protect your home and its contents should water come into the structure. The CRAC Education committee hopes to have this brochure out to the public by the end of the month.

The Coastal Resilience Advisory Committee meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 10 am via Zoom and is open for the public to attend.

The meeting link and agenda are posted in advance and available at nantucketma.gov/calendar.aspx. Recordings of the meetings are posted on the Town’s Youtube channel.

A newer organization for the island, ACKlimate, just celebrated its one year anniversary. ACKlimate Nantucket provides a platform at ACKlimate.org for the public-private partnership between the community, organizations, and Town of Nantucket on issues of resilience and sustainability. This organization was born out of discussions at the 2019 conference “Keeping History Above Water.” With multiple on-island partners, ACKlimate has multiple goals which revolve around coordinating and promoting activities addressing climate change and sea level rise and its impact on the built and natural environments.

This summer, ACKlimate and the Artists Association of Nantucket commissioned artist Kevin Stanton to paint a mural on New Whale Street. The painting of whales floating well above historic downtown is another way to catch peoples’ eyes and highlight the possibilities with sea level rise. Information about sea level rise predictions for Nantucket will accompany the beautiful blue tones of the painting in a marriage of art and information.

ACKlimate lists multiple events on their website for Climate Change Awareness month and often posts information @ACKlimate on Facebook and Instagram. Events include talks with local scientists, multiple Climate Change Awareness Walks with the Nantucket Conservation Foundation, and a sustainability panel with high school students hosted by Massachusetts Audubon Society.

On September 18th, all will have an opportunity to participate in the first Resilient Nantucket Forum: Resilient Nantucket: Preparing Your Historic Property for a Future of Rising Seas. This TON project focuses on improving practices for re-

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silience of historic structures, streetscapes, and the community using demonstrated techniques, science-based solutions, and draws upon the experiences of subject-matter experts working in this field. You can join this free public event at either 11:30 am or 6 pm on the 18th for a presentation and discussion on flood risk.

In addition to all the work going on around the island in September, ReMain Nantucket recently announced its newest venture: Envision Resilience: Nantucket Challenge. This coastal resilience initiative will leverage academia and local leadership to develop and consider innovative and adaptive solutions to sea level rise.

More than 20 local and regional advisors will work with student groups from different universities and colleges. The interdisciplinary teams will be asked to identify threats, research solutions, and propose adaptive designs that align with the Town’s Coastal Community Resilience Planning time increments of 2030, 2050 and 2100.

“By bringing together the experience of local experts, the visionary insight of design students, and stories from the people who live here, ReMain Nantucket hopes to inspire the Nantucket community to envision a future that is resilient in the face of sea level rise,” said Cecil Barron Jensen, Executive Director of ReMain Nantucket. The final designs will be conceptual, showcasing principles and pathways, rather than project lists or prescriptive blueprints. The design proposals will be evaluated at a summer 2021 exhibition, during which the Island community will be invited to participate in a series of concurrent cultural and community events.

With so much going on around coastal resiliency, sea level rise, and climate change, it may be difficult to sort through all the different events, news, challenges, and exhibitions. With such a complex problem, it will take many types of solutions to be resilient. We are fortunate our small island is already looking so far ahead, being innovative, and trying a multi-pronged approach to make this huge concept local.

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Featured Restaurant: Black-Eyed Susan’s

September Dining Delights

It’s been said that September is the finest month on Nantucket. As summer turns to autumn, the weather is warm enough to enjoy the beach, downtown shops are hosting sales, evenings are cool and clear, and Black-Eyed Susan’s is still open for us all to enjoy their unique cuisine of international flavor.

Still at the top of their game after more than 25 years, co-owners Susan Handy and Executive Chef Jeff Worster have, with Chef de Cuisine Todd Edwards, been serving their patrons bountiful breakfasts and delicious dinners in their cozy eatery in the heart of town at 10 India Street with a few changes this year. To follow current state and local guidelines, their indoor tables are spaced farther apart and they are unable to allow guests to fill the prized seats at the granite counter along their open kitchen. Patrons are also able to dine on the private patio alongside Black-eyed Susan’s, and new for 2020, the restaurant is offering their entire dinner menu for takeout and curbside pickup. Takeout orders that are called in to 508-325-0308 between 4 pm and 8:30 pm are ready for pickup between 5:20 pm and 9 pm.

At Black-eyed Susan’s you could close your eyes and pick any dish: whatever it is, it will be delicious. We started our recent meal with a Tuna Tartar that was delicate, firm, and sparkling fresh. The finely diced tuna was shaped with briney capers, topped with tiny cubes of pickled cucumber, and edged with a spicy-sweet gochujang aoili. It all combined for a delectable bite that is even better on the triangles of warm scallion pancake served alongside.

Part of the allure of Black-Eyed Susan’s is knowing that you will be treated to surprising flavor combinations as well as seasonings and preparations you’ve never before tasted. Unusual and exciting, the Piri Piri Cauliflower appetizer is a great example and a real treat for vegetarians and vegans. The sautéed cauliflower florets are lightly browned and tossed in fiery chili sauce (the chef’s description, not ours, but we agree), and served over cooling coconut yogurt.

Cilantro and crunchy salt+vinegar potato crisps are sprinkled overtop. The heat doesn’t destroy the flavor, but it does echo through your mouth and linger a bit until settling into a pleasant tingle.

Baba Ganoush is also served in a new presentation at Black-Eyed Susan’s.

The smooth house-made eggplant spread has just enough smoke and is superb with the fruity flavored cherry-sumac honey poured over it. Grilled flatbread perfect for dipping accompanies.

Our table favorite among the autumn appetizers is Esquites, an off-the-cob version of Mexican Street Corn. Spicy and sweet, tangy and smoky, this dish is full of flavor and served in generous portion. A light and zingy citrusy mayonesa coats the crisp kernels of grilled corn. Crumbles of queso are stirred in, and cilantro and a Mexican chili-lime-salt blend is sprinkled overtop.

If you can’t decide which appetizer is calling your name, order two and for your entree order the Whole Leaf Caesar Salad or the Black-Eyed Susan’s Half Portion staples: Capellini with Tomatoes, Basil, & Garlic or the luscious Linguini con le Vongole.

If what you desire is a casual style entree, then the Pork’strami Taco Platter is the dish for you. Slices of pastrami-spiced smoked pork are fanned across the platter with wide tracings of a smooth and tangy pimento cheese crema. Slices of pickled cucumber and a pile of spicy red cabbage slaw are provided along with housemade pretzel tortillas so that you can make your own tacos.

Fried chicken is usually finger-food—the Tokyo Fried Chicken served at Black-Eyed Susan’s is finger-licking good, but it’s not a version you’ll want to eat with your hands. The succulent boneless chicken thighs are moist and meaty with a delightfully crunchy panko coating. The chicken is served on a bed of fried rice with shredded sweet potato, ham, egg, and green onion. Crispy shallots and a smoky mayo finishes the dish.

We love the way Chef Worster designs seafood dishes that harvests from the sea with ingredients from the garden; and we love how well Chef Edwards cooks them. The Seared Wester Ross Salmon was sheer perfection! The fish is cooked through but rare in the center, seared golden top and bottom, and wonderfully crisped on the edges. Underneath is a ragout of summer: roasted radishes, king trumpet mushrooms, thyme, Tuscan kale, and parsley.

We could smell the enticing aroma of the Wild Gulf Shrimp Florentine as Roz brought it to our table. Bridging summer and fall, the chefs have combined plump, tender shrimp and pillowy parmesan gnocchi in a creamy mix of fresh tomato and spinach with spicy strips of cherry pepper. Toasty crumbs mixed with lemon zest and pecorino cheese add a final tasty crunch.

Chocolate lovers will be delighted that they can still enjoy the legendary Chocolate Pot de Creme that has been a favorite dessert at Black-Eyed Susan’s for years. Dense but still creamy, this cup of deep, dark chocolate is served with a pair of freshly baked cookies: a coconut macaroon and macadamia nut cookie.

This season Black-Eyed Susan’s has replaced their Gelato with Cinnamon Tortillas with a light, moist Tres Leche Cake filled with flavor and topped with fresh strawberries and served in a pool of Mexican vanilla creme anglaise.

We’re all looking for something to celebrate during 2020—celebrate September with a delicious dinner from the creative chefs at Black-Eyed Susan’s!

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SSA Extends Art Contest Deadline

The Woods Hole, Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket Steamship Authority (SSA) has extended the entry submission date to September 30 for its fifth annual “Sail into Imagination” art contest for students in grades K-12 residing in the SSA’s port communities of Falmouth, Hyannis, Martha’s Vineyard, Nantucket, New Bedford, and Fairhaven. Students in other local communities within the Cape & Islands are eligible to submit artwork that will be judged in special award categories to be featured in a Spotlight page in the 2021 calendar. Four prize winners from non-port communities will be selected in one of four categories.

“In light of the COVID pandemic, we decided to extend the deadline and open up the art contest to students residing in all of our local communities so everyone could join this year’s contest. Not only will it give local students an outlet to create a unique work of art, our local parents and teachers can use this contest as a new activity to help keep their children engaged and active,” said Kimberlee McHugh, the Steamship Authority’s director of marketing.

The contest theme “Sail into Imagination” was conceived to encourage students to share their vision of traveling aboard SSA ferries and to inspire artistic interpretations of growing up by the sea.

In addition to having their art displayed in the calendar and on select SSA ferries, 13 winners will be awarded a $100 SSA gift card. All entrants, regardless of whether they are chosen for the calendar, will also be entered to win a grand prize of a $150 VISA gift card.

Students are invited to submit entries online, through the mail or by dropping their submissions at Steamship Authority terminals no later than September 30, 2020. Entries submitted by U.S. Mail may be directed to the SSA’s Marketing Department at 509 Falmouth Road, Suite 1C, Mashpee, MA 02649. Winners will be announced on the Steamship Authority’s website in October.

For official contest rules, instructions or to download a Contest Entry/Release Form, visit steamshipauthority.com/sailintoimagination.

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Altar Rock (via Polpis) 6 miles Quidnet 7.5 miles Surfside 3.5 miles

Madaket 6.75 miles Siasconset (via Polpis) 10.5 miles Wauwinet 9 miles

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Monomoy 2 miles Smith Point 7 miles

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Approximate distances, in miles to various locations of Nantucket Island from Main Street and Orange Street (Pacific National Bank)

41° 17' 30" Latitude by 70° 05' 30" Longitude ~ The winter population is approximately 11,000

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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.

Leave only footprints...

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

508-228-3227 12 Main Street

Clothing, Accessories, Jewelry, Gifts

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 @BlueBeetle and Facebook.

Commonwealth

508.680.1399 12 Oak Street

Fabulous Resale. Fresh Finds.

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

508-228-0110 20 Old South Wharf

A unique collection of apparel, gifts, jewelry, & art

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 Classic & Updated Clothing for Men, Women, & Children

508-228-0437 Open Daily 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

508-680-1626 5 South Beach St.

Seaside Essentials: beachwear, accessories, jewelry Celebrating Made in the USA every day!

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

serenellausa.com 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.

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

Artists & Galleries Artists Association of Nantucket

508-228-0294 People’s Choice Exhibit Sept. 25 to Oct. 10 Virtual Exhibitions, Classes, Workshops AAN’s downtown gallery, open Tues-Sat. 10am to 5pm 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

September 17-30, 2020

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

gshill.com 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.

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 mini-offset 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

capecodfive.com 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.

Beach & Pool Toys & Accessories Nantucket Pool & Spa

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

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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 Rd. easyridersbikerentals.com

Nantucket Bike Shop

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

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

nantucketbikeshop.com 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.

Young’s Bicycle Shop

508-228-1151 6 Broad Street

“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 Yesterday’s Island

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 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

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

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

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

508-228-4000 25 Broad Street

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

Gray Lady Smoke Shop

508-901-9399 Upstairs at 2 Union Street

Open Weekends 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

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

Cars, jeeps, mopeds

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

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

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

508-228-1151 6 Broad Street

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

Charters - Sailing & Boating Endeavor

508-228-1080 54 Main Street

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Young’s Bicycle Shop

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

CELEBRATING OUR 50TH YEAR! In print, online, on your cell phone

September 17-30, 2020

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

508-228-5585 Slip 1015, Straight Wharf

“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 Blue Moon Charters Sunrise, Morning, Afternoon, & Sunset Sails Nantucket Luxury Sailing Charters

508-246-5902 Book your sail online

nantucketbluemooncharters.com 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.

Children’s Clothing & Accessories Murray’s Toggery Shop Mon.-Sat. from 10am-5pm & Sun. 10am to 4pm Classic & Updated Accessories for Men & Women

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 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 Open Weekends Fine Cigars, Glass, & Accessories.

508-901-9399 Upstairs at 2 Union Street

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.

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Island Fun & Shopping Confections Aunt Leah’s Fudge

508-228-1017 The Courtyard, 16 Straight Wharf

Free sample available: just ask!

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

Consignment & Thrift Island Treasures

508-228-0789 17B North Beach Street

Mon-Fri 10am-5pm & Sat. 10am-2pm New & Used clothes, household goods, toys, & more

Looking to expand your wardrobe on a budget or need some items for your home at affordable prices? ISLAND TREASURES, at 17B North Beach Street (a short walk from town toward Jetties Beach), is the perfect place to shop! Here you’ll find a great selection of new and gently used clothing, jewelry, housewares, small furnishings, books, beach toys, kids toys, and so much more.

There’s an ever-changing variety, so visit often — you never know what treasures you may find.

Donations of saleable items in good condition are accepted daily.

Contests NANTUCKET PHOTO CONTEST WATCH FOR 2020 WINNERS ON OCTOBER 1

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 AND the 2020 winners will be announced on October 1, 2020. The 2021 Contest has begun: DEADLINE TO ENTER IS SEPTEMBER 12, 2021. nantucket.net/photos/contests.php

Copying, Mailboxes, Shipping The UPS Store Locally owned and operated

508-325-8884 Open Monday - Saturday at 61 Old South Road

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

508-228-2689 Phone is answered 24/7 20 Vesper Lane, L-1 Gouin Village Donate to Fairwinds & have your portrait taken by a pro!

FOR EMERGENCIES, CALL 877-784-6273 or 911

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

Hill’s of Nantucket

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 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

Nantucket Boat Basin Authentic Shop

508-228-5470 33 Straight Wharf

Open Daily Authentic Island Merchandise with Special Nantucket Designs nantucketboatbasinshop.com 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.

Signs, Banners, & Posters

508-325-8884 61 Old South Road

Open Monday - Saturday

Nantucket’s UPS STORE now offers high quality, full color banners and posters for your business, event, or party. These stunning reproductions can be up to 44 inches wide! And they can be done on vinyl, canvas, art paper — rolls and single sheets. THE UPS STORE can also assist you with mounting and laminating as well as printing of photos, text, and logos.

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 Icarus & Co

19 Old South Wharf Jewelry and Home Decor

Open Daily

A modern take on ocean inspired design. Our fine jewelry and beautiful objects are made by hand in ACK and NYC. Meet the artists and discover organic and one-of-a-kind jewelry, art, ceramics, pillows and more in our new flagship store and workshop. Join us for jewelry wax carving and illustration classes on Friday mornings. Sign up online. icarusandco.com

Information Resources Insiders Guide to Nantucket 508-228-9165 Beaches, Events, Museums, Dining, Classifieds, & More Nantucket.net 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.

More Nantucket Fun, Healthy Options for Exploring the Island Links to free self-guided tours, helpful tips, resources morenantucket.com Get more from your Nantucket experience: leave the car at home & try fun, healthy, convenient options at morenantucket.com: walking, biking, and the NRTA shuttle. Nantucket has earned a high Walk Score for a reason! Walking around town is the best way to experience the history, enjoy the Cultural District, and discover world-class shops & restauarnts. With flat terrain and miles of dedicated bike paths, you’ll see Nantucket’s beauty firsthand. Or relax and enjoy the ride on The Wave shuttles, which offer routes covering much of the island.

NantucketFootprints.net

Visit for Green Tips, Local News, Events

Every choice has an impact.

nantucketfootprints.net 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/

ACK 4170

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

508-228-1353 40 Straight Wharf

Welcoming customers on the wharf and online Unusual and Original Nantucket Theme Gifts

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

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Island Apps Call Nantucket

Your telephone book for Nantucket

FREE download for IOS and Android 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

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Jewelry Blue Beetle

508-228-3227 12 Main Street

Jewelry & Gifts

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 onInstagram: @BlueBeetle and Facebook.

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Icarus & Co

19 Old South Wharf Jewelry and Home Decor

Open Daily

We’re open! The Nantucket Beach Stone Necklaces and Scallop Shell Earrings you love are here, 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. icarusandco.com

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

508-228-0229 21 Centre Street

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

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

508-228-1353 Free gift with $50 pearl purchase at 40 Straight Wharf (while they last) and free shipping for online orders Open Daily and online American made, hand-strung pearl jewelry 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

Susan Lister Locke Gallery Open Daily - MENTION THIS AD for 10% off thru 9/30 Inspired and Creative Jewelry

508-228-2132 28A Easy Street

susanlisterlocke.com 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 Susan via email at susie@susanlisterlocke.com or by phone at 508.228.2132. MENTION YOU SAW THIS AD IN YESTERDAY’S ISLAND FOR 10% off through September 30

The Trinity Collection Vintage & Contemporary Watches and Exquisite Jewelry

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, 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 Nantucket Historical Association

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

The NANTUCKET WHALING MUSEUM is NOW OPEN to provide visitors with a non-touch and

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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

Shoes Murray’s Toggery Shop

508-228-0437 Open daily at 62 Main Street

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 Open weekends, Upstairs at 2 Union Street

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.

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Sunglasses Summer Shades 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 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

Social distancing observed! 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

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+) & Teens. $5 for Ages 7-12; under 7 free. Cash only. No reservations necessary.

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

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

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

MORNING EXERCISE WALKING TOUR – Historic Mansions & 1746 Windmill 8:30am Wed. HISTORIC DOWNTOWN WALKING TOUR Mondays-Saturdays at 11 am.

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

508-228-3949 Straight Wharf

hy-linecruises.com 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.

Steamship Authority

508-228-0262

Reservations Daily: 7:30am - 4pm

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Watches The Trinity Collection 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.

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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

Markets Bartlett’s Farm

508-228-9403

Open daily 8am to 7pm Groceries, fresh produce, food-to-go

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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.

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.

The Beet Monday - Saturday 12pm - 8pm

508.680.1857 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

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

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 508-228-4533 A Nantucket Tradition for 85 Years Inside & Outdoor Dining + Takeout at 18 Sparks Ave Serving breakfast and lunch daily, THE DOWNYFLAKE is a Nantucket tradition known for the big doughnut outside and warm, homemade doughnuts inside. The DOWNYFLAKE is a family friendly, American style diner, featuring hearty Flake favorites, such as Blueberry Pancakes and Biscuits & Gravy. The menu also includes daily made soups, salads, deli sandwiches and comfort food entrees. The DOWNYFLAKE has both distanced Indoor & Outdoor dining, The entire menu is available to go at the Take-Out Window. Open daily: Mon.-Sat. 7 am to 2 pm and Sun. 7 am to 1 pm. New this fall: Dinner Take-Out Mon.-Sat. 4:30 pm to 8 pm. All menus posted on website. thedownyflake.com

Dune

508-228-5550 Indoor Dining, Patio & Sidewalk Dining, & Contact-less pickup 20 Broad Street Dinner nightly 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm Where chic meets casual comfort

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. DuneNantucket.com

Easy Street Cantina

508-228-5418 Open Sun-Thurs 8am to 9pm, Fri & Sat 8am-10pm corner of Easy & Broad sts.

All-You-Can-Eat Buffets & Eat-in and Patio Dining, & Takeout 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.

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

508-228-4095 27 Fairgrounds Road

thefaregrounds.com 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 char-grilled 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 508228-4095 to order your takeout. Call ahead to reserve one of their outdoor dining tables!

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.

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 Dine In or order dinner online for pickup Wednesday-Sunday

508-228-0040 13 Fair Street

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

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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.

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

The Faregrounds Open daily from 11:30 am, indoor and outside seating

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.

508-325-6265 7 Dave Street

sophietspizza.com 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.

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 Monday - Saturday 12pm - 8pm

Sushi Thai House Nantucket

508-680-1522 Open daily 11am-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. 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

Pizza

508.680.1857 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 8am to 9pm, Fri & Sat 8am-10pm corner of Easy & Broad sts.

All-You-Can-Eat Buffets & Eat-in and Patio Dining, & Takeout Walk-Up Window Service, Curbside & Islandwide Delivery, & a Spacious Patio

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 bacon-egg-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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Open daily 8am to 7pm Fresh baked goods, foods-to-go, fresh produce

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

Cook’s Cafe Open daily 8 am to 3 pm Healthy Take Out — Wraps and Smoothies

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 online at cookscafenantucket.com

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

508-680-1522 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

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 Gift Certificates Available • Handicap Accessible

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

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September 17-30, 2020

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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