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A Summer of Hippies with Richard Cary...see page 3

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ISLAND MEMORIES: NANTUCKET IN 1970

A Summer of Hippies a look back with Richard Cary

Nantucket has always been home to Richard Montfort Cary. He grew up summering here in his family’s Hinckley Lane farmhouse, and his island roots go back to the 1800s. It was in 1970 that Cary moved himself, his wife Mara, and his son Donick back here to escape the theatre. He lived and worked on-island until 2004,

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with just a few intermissions. Many here remember Richard as the founder of Actors Theatre of Nantucket and as vibrant contributor to our community with his talent in music, writing, and all aspects of theatre. Richard chatted with me recently from his current home in North Carolina to reminisce about Nantucket during 1970...

“I had been doing professional theater and I thought ENOUGH OF THIS. I continued on page 9

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Nantucket is a paradise in so many ways, especially when the weather begins to warm. And we’re not the ones who think so.

For our four legged friends, the abundance and variety of wide open spaces the island boasts is beyond compare. From beaches and bike paths to bogs and swamps, moors, forests, and fields, there’s always some place new to explore.

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HOME GARDENING

June 18-July 1, 2020

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Succession

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As the cool crops bolt, It's not business as usual.

Our country is in revolt, And the harvests are insatiable.

To feed our desire for equality, We must sow the seeds of change.

To stand in solidarity, We must have our priorities rearranged.

A garden is no different, Each plant and person must have needs met.

a Nantucket tradition.

It’s up to us to set the precedent, To be our neighbor’s advocate.

There are seasons in the garden And there are seasons in the state.

Let this be the spring of burden, And watch brutality asphyxiate.

The root is so deep, And there is no quick antidote, We do not bleat like sheep, We create change with our vote.

Late June is a time to look to the future. As you’re collecting your last harvests of radish, lettuce, and spinach, think about what you’d like to be harvesting in late summer or early autumn. Think about what you need to do to make those goals a reality. As you harvest, you’re creating new space. That space can be used to direct sow just about anything. This is a time of change and you have the power to be a part of it. There is still enough time to sow beets or carrots, maybe a second round of arugula or lettuce. In my own garden, I just laid the seed of a few parsnips. They like to stay moist until they germinate so I’ll be out there every night, clearing my head and watering the garden. The key to harvesting for as long of a season as possible is succession planting.

Succession planting is when you plant multiple plants in the same area or stagger your plantings. When one crop finishes, you pull it up and plant the next.

You’ll need to know how long each plant needs to reach maturity. For instance, In the spring, you can plant carrots in your garden. After roughly 70 days, you can harvest them and plant your tomatoes. Look for a variety that will harvest in the 80 day range, that way, when they’re done cropping, you still have plenty of time to plant a final round of beets. That gives you three full harvests from one raised bed in one season.

When you plant in succession, you should consider what you just planted in that area. If it was something in the brassica family, like broccoli, kale, or radish, you’ll want to change it up and plant something from a different genus, like the umbelliferae or solanaceae family. In layman terms, that means, follow your kale or cabbage with carrots or tomatoes. Crop rotation is important because it’s an organic way of fighting the good fight against pests and disease. The thought is, pests that like a certain genus of vegetable don’t have a good chance to take hold and establish themselves in the soil because you continue to change things up and move the goalposts.

One pest in particular to look out for this time of year is the Tomato Hornworm. They are entirely green and actually not a worm at all. They’re a large caterpillar and as their name would suggest, they love to eat tomatoes. The truth is, they love to eat many of your prized vegetables. Potatoes, eggplants, and peppers are all in danger of being devoured by these fabled beasts. The best way to prevent much damage is to simply look, find, and dispatch them. There is a situation, however, where you won’t want to remove them. If you look closely and see white spikes protruding from their bodies, you’ll want to let those live. Those white spikes are actually wasp larvae. This sounds gross, but the wasp larvae will feed on the Hornworms’ innards and grow until eventually they emerge and kill the host. The wasp will then patrol your garden and eat any other Hornworms in sight. A good way to attract these wasps into your garden is to plant Parsley or Dill and to have a birdbath or some kind of water feature nearby. The wasps enjoy the nectar of the Parsley and Dill while also enjoying a little downtime, with their feet up, relaxing in the birdbath, digesting Tomato Hornworm. This is just the kind of murder wasp a garden needs.

Now that we’ve all decided to plant in succession, let’s put together a plan.

As I noted above, I just planted a couple of parsnips. They are following the arugula which was abundant this spring. The variety of parsnip I just planted needs 120 days to maturity. In that space, I’ll only get two harvests this season. continued on page 14

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June 18-July 1, 2020

Centuries of Silence

by Robert P. Barsanti

Two years ago, Someone spray painted racist graffiti on on the front of the African Meeting House on Nantucket. Two years later, that Someone is out there drinking coffee and waving at the cops when they drive by. The police department “will vigorously pursue the perpetuators of this hate crime,” which, I suppose, they are still doing.

Someone spray-painted a “N’s go home message” and then signed it with a cartoon penis. Then Someone had a beer and blunt with their friends and took pictures of it. Those friends told other friends when the sun and the outrage rose in the morning. Someone’s parents probably did the math and figured out when Someone wasn’t home. They may even have seen the pictures. In the cold light of a March morning, words were said, phones were erased, and the silence descended like the fog. We hid Someone in our hearts and mouths.

So it continues to this day.

The Police Department goes on to say that “Crimes like this are not what Nantucket is all about.” On one hand, that statement is clearly true. Very rarely does the racism on island get broadcast as clearly and loudly as it was on the front door of the African Meeting House. On the other hand, this island is all about the silence. We have kept quiet about heroin, about suicide, about abuse, and about a host of others. Silence is our strength.

Small, tight knit communities like Nantucket exist because of that silence. We go along to get along, and, if it means conflict, we ignore it. We let crimes slide because it would be inconvenient to acknowledge them. Football players were called monkeys and apes. Ugly words said over beers. Names chanted at retreating buses. We know about these things, and we have not acted. Just as we know who did the graffiti. We have heard. We aren’t saying.

This silence rises from understandable fears. We live on an island that requires hot financial yoga as rent. So, if you are bartending at a summer restaurant that never has African American waiters, you aren’t going to go out of your way to point that out. If you are working on a crew that sends the “monkeys” up to the roof, you are going to take your paycheck and smile politely. If the homeowner says that she doesn’t want black people cleaning her house, you are going to rearrange your cleaning crews instead of giving up her money. If your mortgage depends on your silence, no words will be said.

The racism has been built into the brick sidewalks and cedar shingles. The lines of segregation remain clear, even though the tide of wealth has washed out the walls. New Guinea, the section of town where the African Meeting House stands, wasn’t called that for nothing. Downhill from the Three Bricks and Hadwen House, the island ghetto grew. Thanks to the trickle-down wealth of whaling, that land got developed by the POC mates and sailors of the ships that white Nantucketers owned. But they didn’t go to school together, didn’t worship together, didn’t marry each other. And they didn’t die together. People of color weren’t buried at Prospect Hill with the white folks. They were buried with the dead horses, out beyond Mill Hill in the Colored Cemetery. It’s all right there. You just have to look.

Unseen and unheard, the Unimportant People of Nantucket did the actual work of wealth building. They went out on the whaleboats with oars and harpoons while continued on page 15

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Giving Us Roots

June 18-July 1, 2020

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by Dr. Sarah Treanor Bois

Director of Research & Education at the Linda Loring Nature Foundation Nantucket is often thought of as a virtually tree-less landscape. Picturing the conservation lands and open space, we often think of rolling grasslands and the open moors. But take a look closer.

A majority of the plants surrounding us on island – whether it be along the open fields of the south coast, the northeast swamps, or the rolling hills of the northwest of Nantucket – are, in fact, made up of woody vegetation: trees, shrubs, and lianas (woody vines). Of course, like many things on Nantucket, the shrubs and trees on our island might look a little different than their mainland counterparts. Some trees look more like shrubs (black cherry and sassafras, for example) and some trail along the ground looking more like “wildflowers� (like mayflower or false heather). You might not immediately know what a liana is, but you know them individually: poison ivy, fox grape, Virginia creeper, and green briar, to name a few.

In her new set of books: Trees, Shrubs, and Lianas of Nantucket (Volumes 1 and 2), Lama Yeshe Palmo lovingly details every aspect of these woody plants. A life-long naturalist educator, these books represent a lifetime of learning about the natural world, making observations of the plants, and collecting their stories.

More than a field guide to the woody plants of Nantucket, these books are a loving portrait of each species. Multiple pages are dedicated to each plant, so that nothing is left out and several photos illustrate each distinguishing feature in all seasons. For example, Arrowwood (Viburnum dentatum) begins with the typical field guide info: plant family, habitat, leaf type, etc. But then Yeshe Palmo goes on to describe how to identify the species in all seasons, the life cycle, looka-like species, uses for the plant (and what parts NOT to use), threats to the species, and where to find them on Nantucket. All this with no fewer than 27 photos to aid in the description! continued on page 16

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June 18-July 1, 2020

Summer Solstice Sips

by Jenny Benzie, Advanced Sommelier of Épernay

The past few months have been interesting, to say the least.

To start, the weather in March was incredible here on Nantucket. Then, April was the pits (including more than the just the weather). May rolled around where we usually see an influx of people at the start of the season; however, that did not quite transpire this year. Fast forward to today, and summertime is so close you can taste it! It is definitely time to enjoy a splash of summer in your glass.

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You will enjoy layers of raspberries and strawberry jam on the nose, followed by a silky, spicy palate. The wine is fresh with moderate plus acidity that is perfect for your afternoon soirée. The contemporary, luminous bottle is inspired by the vineyard lights and bright spirit within that never disappoints. Consider it the ultimate wine for any social (distancing) occasion this summer.

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Domaines Ott* “Chateau de Romassan” Bandol Rose… is Mourvedre based, as are most wines from the Bandol region of Provence, providing structure and the capacity for ageing – even for a rose wine! The texture of Grenache, the softness of Cinsault, and the fruity roundness of Syrah are all added smaller quantities. The vines are an average age of 25 years and grown right next to the Mediterranean Sea. You can just imagine them basking in the warm sunshine all summer long, waiting to be harvested at just the right moment in the fall.

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A Summer of Hippies from page 3

was going to retire to Nantucket and be a carpenter, raise a family, and let the Mainland sink… I’d always known I’d come home to Nantucket eventually.”

It was March 1970 when they moved back to the old Hinckley farmhouse. “We slept in the living room by the fireplace. Donick was just a year-and-a-half old.

Elmore Taylor was building a house down the land, so I got my first job with him. What a great crew: Erik Erikson, Dick Caton, Peter Haigh, Leon Lancaster, Mitch Blake, Dennis Dreher, Bruce Killen, Nils van Vorst, Albert Dole… I know I’ve left out so many not to be forgotten…Here I am, 78 this summer, and I’m still walking around like I was a hippie on Nantucket.”

Richard remembers 1970 as a summer of hippies: “we were the hippies in 1970 who came to change the Republican island… Nantucket was very conservative then… Us guys with long hair and beards and babies in tow. Carl Borchert was the king hippie [Richard chuckles] 6-foot-five with a full beard and mane…” On November 5 of 1970, the Town of Nantucket enacted “anti-hippie” bylaws at a special Town Meeting that prohibited hitchhiking and sleeping in the open.

That summer on Nantucket “was heavenly: going to work in the early morning with the light and the dew and the rabbits and the seagulls. It was peaceful…a wonderful, friendly place with a good social mix.

Granger Frost was out on Madaket Road, across from the Franklin Fountain. He would host very sophicated parties. Mac Dixon brought in the erudite crowd.”

As Richard recalls, in 1970 “everything was on

Main Street — it was the heart of Nantucket… the A&P, the Bosun’s Locker… There was awe in living on the island then: when you went downtown, you were going back in time 100 years. There was community, and it meant a lot to be part of that community… it was important to be a Nantucketer despite knowing that you’ll never be a native.” Nantucket in 1970 "was romantic and absolutely beautiful, with a lot of heart."

Cary sent several poems he wrote during his time here in 1970 to share with our readers. We are reprinting one here: you can read more of his Nantucket poems online at YesterdaysIsland.com - Suzanne Daub

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June 18-July 1, 2020

Walking the Farm from page 4

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ting off exercise is all too easy. Fortunately for me, my dogs never let it last too long. Their love for exploring on their feet is contagious; it never fails to get me up and out and moving. Since I know I’m not the only one, let’s lace up our shoes and grab that leash, because it’s time for a walk (sorry, W-A-L-K).

Our favorite place to unwind and explore is one of the best-known walks on the island: Sanford Farm. This 780acre stretch of land was originally part of approximately 20,000 acres set aside for use as “common land” by Nantucket’s first shareholders in 1659. The land was used for nearly 200 years for farming, grazing animals, and wood harvesting. Today, the park’s popularity comes from its easy accessibility, ample parking, and varying degrees distance and difficulty. Plus, there’s a poop bag dispenser and a trash can for proper disposal.

To get there, simply hop on Madaket Road heading away from town. A short ways after number 114 Madaket Road, look for a large parking lot on your left. Take a spin through the wooden turnstile and let your adventure begin.

The terrain is mostly flat with a few rolling hills; the wide dirt roads and grassy paths are easy to share with other walkers. There’s not a lot of shade when the sun is shining, so consider bringing some water and be sure to use sun block. Like most places on the island, ticks can be a problem, so protect both you and your animals from biting bugs.

Since you’ll likely see some other people enjoying the outdoors, bring a mask if social distancing becomes difficult.

The shortest walk, known as the Northern Loop, is just shy of two miles from the parking lot and back. About dou-

ble that distance is the Barn Walk which takes walkers halfway to the ocean. This slight elevation provides spectacular vistas of the ocean, and instead of other people you might catch sight of a dashing deer or osprey on high. Walking beyond the barn will bring you to the end of the path and

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the Sound. They formed the NCF and began securing tracts of land, large and small, by means of purchase and donation. It is their mission to protect these from page 10 properties for posterity and keep them open for all to property to the ocean’s edge, a 6-mile round trip from enjoy.

The NCF now manages, protects, and preserves the parking lot and back.

The trails are clearly marked with not only direc- nearly 1/3 of the land on Nantucket, keeping it wild, tions and distances, but also plaques packed with in- beautiful, and open to the public. These protected formation. Take a moment to learn about some of lands make exploring the natural side of Nantucket land’s history and the plants and animals that live easier for everyone. To bring everything the NCF has there. Benches are also conveniently located to offer at your fingertips, download the ACK Trails app for iPhone or Android. This fantastic application throughout the walk. allows users to find their perfect outdoor experience Due to decades of grazing animals and clearing based on preferred activity and location. Downloadfields for farming, grasses, sedges, shrubs, and wildflowers are abundant on this land. Walkers will see able maps, photos, and satellite views make the some of the best examples of sandplain grasslands search even simpler.

Though lots of our favorite places remain closed and heathlands the island has to offer. These unique this Spring, the NCF properties have become a more habitats provide significant concentrations of rare and even endangered plants, including New England important part of on-island than ever before. Their blazing star, sandplain flax, and bushy rockrose. 9,000 acres of property are always open, and the When August rolls around, wild blueberries and fox Foundation’s tireless work ensures that they always grapes can be found on the edges of trails offering a will be.

As with all wild places, be sure to leave only foottasty treats to trained eyes. prints and take only pictures. Not everyone enjoying The property itself is owned and maintained by the farm brings a dog, making common courtesy and the Nantucket Conservation Foundation. About 60 a leash essential.

The responsibility falls on all of us years ago, before Nantucket really hit the mainstream, a few fine folks with foresight could see the to keep this island as beautiful for future generations urban sprawl of the mainland making its way across as it is for us. Let’s all do our part.

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I still want to elongate my growing season though. So I took matters into my own hands. In my garden, there is a plot of opportunity. We recently took a trip to the dump and unloaded an old, unloved grill. It had been occupying the gardener’s equivalent of 57th Street in New York. It is a south facing wall with plenty of drainage and fertile soil. It sits in line with a row of lavender, divided by my large terra cotta pots filled with several different varieties of tomatoes and basil.

It has a very Italian Mediterranean feel that I enjoy. As much as I want to load it with more sun worshippers, I know that to prolong my growing season, I should utilize another tried and true method of extending the season. I’ll build a cold frame. A cold frame is a little framed box with no bottom and a lid made of glass.

Essentially a mini greenhouse. In August, I can sow some more cold weather crops and harvest right into December. I could also simply put my herb pots inside and have a much greater chance of getting them to survive winter successfully.

The year 2020 has delivered many challenges. Everything from the Japanese Murder Wasps to the pandemic and protests. There is a shift. Not only in congress and country, but in the fabric of our fields. Our cool crops wain and our spring begins to yield. Tomatoes seem to double in size and the zucchini is about to bloom. Pole beans are on the trellis and the herbs are on our spoon.

During these next few weeks, it is important to stay on top of the little things.

All the small steps taken today, can lead to a greater harvest tomorrow. Making sure to train new growth, remove side shoots on your tomatoes, watch for pests and watch the weather. Continue to weed and reduce root competition. The object is to be in the garden so you can mitigate any issue that may arise. Being in the garden will also help you clear your thoughts and focus. I like to think that there is no better therapy than weeding your beds. Once you’ve spent an hour outside, in the sun and salt, you’ll feel refreshed and mentally ready for whatever lies on the road ahead.

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Centuries of Silence from page 6

the owners remained on-island. They farmed, they fished, they carried bricks up the ladders to build the lovely Federal homes. And they probably heard the same slurs, were kept out of the same rooms, and were shoved with the same prejudices.

I doubt that this is the first time that the African Meeting House has had those words painted on it.

Escaped slave and abolitionist Frederick Douglass began his speaking career at the Nantucket Atheneum. And the next year, he was chased from pulpit to pulpit until he wound up in the big shop outside of town. Later, in another town where he was fundraising, he addressed the Ladies Anti-Slavery Society and asked those lovely women, wearing cotton dresses in a room lit by spermaceti, to listen through the silence. He asked them to consider “what, to a slave, is the fourth of July?” To a slave, the Fourth of July did not invoke freedom from tyranny, it did not celebrate the virtues of “all men created equal” and it did not even bring a day off. The Fourth of July says what the quiet part aloud; “reveals …, more than all other days in the year, the gross injustice and cruelty to which he is the constant victim.”

Looking at slavery, Douglass claimed that we no longer needed quiet discussion and polite letters, “but fire. It is not the gentle shower, but thunder. We need the storm, the whirlwind, and the earthquake...”

The silence of Nantucket has followed down the centuries. We have allowed any manner of sorrow to grow in the corners and edges of the town in order to keep peace, make money, and exercise mercy to the Important Ones. The Important Ones have the money. The Important Ones have the power. The Important Ones stay on the ground and watch the shingles get nailed to the roof. They stand, fold their arms, and say nothing. In the silence, they tell how it was, and how time came along, and how it happened again and again.

Silence falls. Across the Sound, the march of masked millions beat a new tempo. Statues are pulled down, politicians run, and a deep cry calls for justice, not mercy. We, the people, the Unimportant People of Nantucket are standing, speaking, and ripping the silence apart.

It’s time to listen. It’s time to speak.

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

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

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Giving Us Roots from page 7

Yeske Palmo’s books describe 89 common woody plants on Nantucket. Volume 1 is dedicated to trees and lianas while Volume 2 describes shrubs and berries. She covers natives as well as non-natives in equal measure. While the species covered are common on Nantucket, many are widespread throughout the northeastern US, so these volumes have broad appeal.

In putting pen to paper and creating these volumes, Yeshe Palmo said she wanted to “get the stories of the plants out for people to get to know and appreciate them.” In doing so, she hopes that knowing the plants will help people understand and feel connected to the landscape around them.

One of my favorite parts of these books is the inclusion of seasonality. Most field guides offer one line drawing or photo of an individual species at its peak flowering, possibly offering a fruit photo or some other distinguishing feature.

These volumes portray each species throughout the season. Thus, the reader can get to know each plant throughout the year: bark, leaves, flowers, fruit, seeds, and color changes. Whether you travel a trail in February, April, July, or October, you can find a description for each.

The gorgeous photographs illustrate Yeshe Palmo’s descriptions. This is truly a labor of love as she is the author as well as the photographer. Photos include habitat, leaves, flowers, bark, thorns, and anything necessary to identify and appreciate the plant. Always carrying her camera on daily walks, she has been taking photos for years to capture just the right representation of each character.

And all of this work pays off. In the pages on bayberry (Morella caroliniensis), for example, there are close-up photos of the bayberry wax surrounding each fruit with descriptions of why the plant produces the wax (to protect the fruit from dehydrating, thus protecting the embryonic seed) as well as a recipe for using the bayberry wax for candles, past and current medicinal uses for bayberry, and natural history information about bayberry’s importance as a food source for migratory birds. continued on page 18

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Summer Solstice Sips from page 8

The name of the winery, “l’ostal,” means both “house” and “family group’ in the ancient Occitan language of the region where the winery is located in the Minervois area. The grapes hail from the Pays d’Oc IGP (indication geographique protegee) region, meaning the grapes are grown along the southern coast in France. The winery is owned and operated by the well-esteemed Cazes family of Bordeaux, as they were looking for a property to satisfy their needs for value wines at an affordable price for everyone to enjoy.

SOPHISTICATED SIP Every day of life should be celebrated, and why not start with right now? Fortunately, you do not need a special occasion in order to enjoy a fantastic glass of rosé bubbly. The beautiful salmon-pink color and full, aromatic richness of Chapagne Laurent-Perrier Cuvee Rose NV is achieved by using 100% Pinot Noir in this effervescent bubbly. Aromas of ripe red fruits invite you to take a sip of this fresh, lively sparkling wine. The palate offers a sensation of plunging into a basket of freshly picked red berries, with a supple, well-rounded finish.

The bottle itself is an invitation to self-indulgence and enjoying life’s finer moments. Its’ shape was inspired by the bottles manufactured in the time of King Henry IV, adding the seal-like monogrammed ‘LP’ shield. This extremely elegant presentation is reminiscent of the delicate wine found inside, just waiting to be released from the bottle. The extreme versatility of this bubbly makes it a perfect pairing for a myriad of cuisines – fresh grilled catch of the day, Asian inspired dishes, or a platter of fresh berries with sliced prosciutto and hard cheese.

You can see for yourself there is a rose lining to every story. Let this be the summer you take a step back to enjoy the variations on a theme that our island has to offer you at the moment. It just might be your best summer on Nantucket.

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Giving Us Roots from page 16

For each species she goes over the buds, the leaves, flowers, fruit, bark in each season, male and female plants…and it’s still not enough! She covers what to look for and where to find them – how to read the landscape. And that is what Yeshe Palmo succeeds at: helping readers interpret the landscape.

Once we know the stories of the plants around us – the trials, the struggles, how they came to be where they are – Yeshe Palmo is “giving us roots in our own landscape.” And this is the beauty of Yeshe Palmo’s volumes. The photos, the descriptions, all lovingly rendered to make the plants more accessible. She is a natural educator and this comes through in her writing and descriptions. She loves these plants and this landscape and wants to share them with her readers.

Non-native invasive species, such as Japanese barberry and Scotch broom are treated equally in these volumes. They are labeled as non-native and their introduction histories described. However, Yeshe Palmo treats them as another piece of the landscape puzzle – not to be vilified. They just are.

When I asked Yeshe Palmo if she had a favorite species in the book (I realize that was an unfair question) she said, “Well it would have to be kinnikkninnick. It’s such a friendly plant.

It’s circumpolar so you can find it all around the world.” Known on island as bearberry or mealy plum, kinnikkinnick refers to Artostaphylos uva-ursi, one of the most ubiquitous plants on Nantucket. This low, creeping woody evergreen plant defines the heathland ecosystem on Nantucket and is found in the heath and acidic barrens throughout the northern hemisphere. I hadn’t thought about it being a friendly plant myself, but I knew exactly what Yeshe Palmo meant. In 2012, when I moved to Oregon to work as the Director of Conservation Research at the Institute for Applied Ecology, I had to learn a whole new flora on the west coast. It was with great joy that I found a decent sized patch of bearberry on a

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botanizing trip to West Sand Island. When the other botanists told me it was kinnikkinnick, I responded “Whatever name you call it, I know this plant!” It was like seeing an old friend.

Lama Yeshe Palmo is a Teacher of Tibetan Buddhism who came to Nantucket in 2011 by way of upstate New York. When she isn’t found out in nature, Yeshe Palmo is on the front lines for our Nantucket community. As the current manager of the Nantucket Food Pantry, she makes sure there is food for those in our community. She said that since COVID-19 stay-at-home orders, the need on-island has tripled. The Food Pantry has been running on emergency mode for two months, feeding 380 households (around 1400 people) every week. Just as she describes the lesser known plants of Nantucket, Yeshe Palmo knows and cares for the lesser seen parts of the Nantucket community.

When I asked why she focused on the woody species of Nantucket, Yeshe Palmo laughed, almost to herself. “This one was supposed to be the easy book!” With fewer shrubs, trees, and woody vines, a volume of the forbs and grass-like species were to follow. As she told me, the collecting of information, taking the photos; that was the fun part. It’s the publishing that is the burdensome part. While there are no current plans to publish more, I am hopeful that future volumes will follow.

These books are for any and everyone. From experienced naturalists who will learn something new about Nantucket flora to amateur plant enthusiasts eager to discover more about the world around them or just the plants in their backyard.

When I spoke with Lama Yeshe Palmo she was at the Nantucket Island’s Land Bank property, Gardner Farm, walking her dog. She described the scene around her - a Japanese Black Pine stand – dead individuals in the center, the young on the edges, and the pollen cones beginning to elongate. She could see the ecological succession in action. The smaller shrubs, little bluestem grasses at the edge mixing with the sedges and forbs. “The landscape is waiting to be read.”

To purchase your copy of the Trees, Shrubs, and Lianas of Nantucket, stop by Mitchell’s Book Corner on Main Street or Nantucket Bookworks on Broad Street.

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Parking is always at a premium in downtown Nantucket. Wouldn't it be amazing to have your very own parking spot on Washington Street, a short walk from Main Street? Or perhaps you'd like to have access to a private parking space for your business or clients?

Well, now is your chance. The Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association (MMA) is holding a fundraiser that gives participants chances to win full access to one of four private town parking spaces for the month of July. All donations will support the MMA’s mission to create opportunities for all to develop a life-long passion for science through education, research, and first-hand exploration of the sky, land, and sea of Nantucket Island.

Enter the MMA’s Wish upon a Star Fundraiser before 9 am on Tuesday, June 30, to earn chances to win when you make an online donation of $125 or more at mariamitchell.org.

A donation of $125 earns one chance; for two, donate $250; for four chances, donate $500; and a $1,000 donation will earn you 10 chances to win. One parking space is located at 28 Washington Street and three spaces are located at 33 Washington Street. The parking space located at 28 Washington Street is available as a BUY IT NOW item with a $5,000 donation. This is being offered on a first come, first serve basis.

On June 30 at 12 noon, MMA Executive Director Dave Gagnon will draw four lucky winners, streamed via Instagram and Facebook Live.

This online auction is one of a few fundraisers planned in lieu of the MMA's Stargazer Gala, which has been postponed until 2021. When you submit your donation, you will be able to select your preferred numbers for the drawing (1200). Numbers will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Four numbers will be drawn on June 30. Staff at the Maria Mitchell Association will share regular updates regarding available numbers via our website and social media platforms.

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Prizes will be awarded in the following order: Space 1A at 33 Washington Street, followed by space 1B at 33 Washington Street, followed by space 1C at 33 Washington Street, followed by space 1 at 28 Washington Street (unless it is purchased in advance via BUY IT NOW). Winners will be contacted on June 30 following the drawing.

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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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Vol. 50 No. 3 • YesterdaysIsland.com

June 18-July 1, 2020

Island Fun & Shopping Blue Beetle

Made on Nantucket

Apparel & Accessories 508-228-3227

Clothing, Accessories, Jewelry, Gifts

Open daily at 12 Main Street

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

BlueBeetleNantucket.com

Commonwealth

508.680.1399 12 Oak Street

Visit us online!

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!

Commonwealthnantucket.com

Made on Nantucket

508-228-0110 A unique collection of apparel, gifts, jewelry, & art Open daily at 20 Old South Wharf

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

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

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

508-228-0437 Open daily at 62 Main St

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!

Nantucketreds.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.

Artists & Galleries

Artists Association of Nantucket

Visit our online gallery to see regularly changing exhibits Virtual Exhibitions, Classes, Workshops

508-228-0294 19 Washington St.

Visit our online gallery and our studio on the wharf Oils, watercolors, prints, and note cards by G. S. Hill

508-228-1353 40 Straight Wharf

G. S. HILL’s one-man gallery is open daily online and at 40 Straight Wharf. For over three decades, Greg’s original oil and watercolor paintings have captured the image and spirit of Nantucket. The gallery also offers exclusive American-made gifts designed by Greg and Judi Hill. Stunning porcelain china dinnerware, hand-pressed glass and ornaments are only a few of treasures you will find. gshill.com

508-228-0110 20 Old South Wharf

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

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

Banking

Cape Cod 5

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

Open Monday-Saturday Banking windows are open

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

Beach & Pool Toys & Accessories

Nantucket Pool & Spa

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

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

Cook’s Cycle

Bike Rentals

Open Daily Bicycle Rentals, Sales, and Service

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

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

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

Easy Riders

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

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

G. S. Hill Gallery

Open Daily Handcrafted Gifts exclusively at Made on Nantucket

New Model Hybrid/Comfort Mountain & Road Bikes

508-325-2722 65 Surfside Road

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

Young’s Bicycle Shop Open daily in season “The Cycle-logical Way to See Nantucket Island”

508-228-1151 6 Broad Street

“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

Yesterday’s Island/Today’s Nantucket

Vol. 50 No. 3 • YesterdaysIsland.com

June 18-July 1, 2020

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Island Fun & Shopping Books & Publications

Yesterday’s Island

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

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

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

508-228-1080 54 Main Street

Open daily 10 am to 5 pm (limited capacity) Home delivery on Nantucket if item is “in stock” for just $5

mitchellsbookcorner.com 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 5 pm for curbside pickup 7 days a week of books and items on our shelves now.

MITCHELL’S is now open daily from 10 am to 5 pm for in-store shopping with limited capacity.

Nantucket Bookworks

508-228-4000 25 Broad Street

Open daily 10 am to 5 pm (limited capacity) Home delivery on Nantucket if item is “in stock” for just $5

nantucketbookworks.com 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 between 11 am and 4pm for curbside pickup 7 days a week of books and items on our shelves now. BOOKWORKS is now open daily for in-store shopping with limited capacity.

Buses

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

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

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

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

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

Cannabis Accessories

Gray Lady Smoke Shop

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

508-901-9399 Upstairs at 2 Union Street

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.

AckGrayLady.com

Affordable Rentals

Car Rentals 508-228-3501 6 South Beach Street

Open daily 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

Nantucket Island Rent-a-Car Open Daily Free renter pickup at all boats, hotels, and inns

508-228-9989 at Nantucket Memorial Airport

We are Nantucket Island’s premier auto rental agency, specializing in Jeeps and sport utility vehicles, as well as sedans and minivans. ALL NEW vehicles with beach permits! Whether on the island for a day or for a month, we offer the lowest rates and best service, with free renter pick-up from all boats, hotels, and guest houses. Call ahead for our specials. All major credit cards accepted.

Nantucketislandrentacar.com

Young’s Bicycle Shop Open daily in season “The Cycle-logical Way to See Nantucket Island”

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

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

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.

Nantucketreds.com

Gray Lady Smoke Shop

Cigars

HOURS: Wednesday - Saturday 11-6, Sunday 10-3 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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Vol. 50 No. 3 • YesterdaysIsland.com

June 18-July 1, 2020

Island Fun & Shopping Aunt Leah’s Fudge

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

Confections 508-228-1017 The Courtyard, 16 Straight Wharf

Free sample available: just ask!

Open daily

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

Contests

NANTUCKET PHOTO CONTEST

Deadline is Sept. 12, 2020 See winners & entries online at Nantucket.net

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

nantucket.net/photos/contests.php This annual photo contest is a popular way to share your photos of Nantucket with the world.

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

Copying, Mailboxes, Shipping

The UPS Store

508-325-8884 61 Old South Road

Open Monday - Saturday Locally owned and operated

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

Counseling

508-228-2689 20 Vesper Lane, L-1 Gouin Village

FAIRWINDS — NANTUCKET’S COUNSELING CENTER provides confidential, quality professional care to adults and youth who seek mental health and addiction services. All are welcome, regardless of ability to pay. Call to schedule a remote appointment for outpatient therapy, substance misuse counseling, peer recovery coaching, therapeutic mentoring, medication management, and more. We serve more than 1,000 Nantucket individuals and families to help meet their goals and improve their quality of life. YOU ARE NOT ALONE: FAIRWINDS is always here for you. fairwindscenter.org

ACK 4170TM

Gifts

508.680.1777 Open daily 1A Old North Wharf (at Easy Street) ACK4170.com Unique, salty-good gifts & products made by small makers and artists

ACK 4170™ gift boutique features small makers and artists who create high-quality gifts, apparel, home decor, artwork (paintings & photography), stationery and Nantucket basket jewelry. Sail with us on Instagram at: ack4170 and Facebook: ACK 4170. Voted #1 Nantucket Gift Shop by Cape Cod Life magazine readers, 2019. Visit our online store at ACK4170.com

Hill’s of Nantucket Visit us online and in our shop on the wharf Unusual and Original Nantucket Theme Gifts

508-228-1353 40 Straight Wharf

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

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

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!

Nantuckethospital.org

Internet

Insiders Guide to Nantucket - Nantucket.net

508-228-9165

Beaches, Events, Museums, Dining, Classifieds, & More Visit Nantucket before & after you visit Nantucket!

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

ACK Weather

Island Apps 508-228-2505 Download on the App Store

Your go-to website & app for Nantucket weather

Nantucket weather is always an adventure. Follow along with ACKweather for daily reports on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter with @ACKweather. Stay up-to-date with tides and currents. Check the wave report and ferry schedules along with daily weather reports. Brought to you by Egan Maritime Institute, ACKweather can be customized for your favorite information.

Download it now from the App Store and view it online at ackweather.com

Call Nantucket Your telephone book for Nantucket

Fairwinds - Nantucket’s Counseling Center Phone is answered 24/7 FOR EMERGENCIES, CALL 877-784-6273 or 911

Signs, Banners, & Posters

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 use. Both white pages and yellow pages are included. callnantucket.com

Blue Beetle

Jewelry

Clothing, Accessories, Jewelry, Gifts

508-228-3227 Open daily at 12 Main Street

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

BlueBeetleNantucket.com

G. S. Hill Gallery Home of the Nantucket Pearl Company

508-228-1353 Open daily at 40 Straight Wharf

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

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

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

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Vol. 50 No. 3 • YesterdaysIsland.com

June 18-July 1, 2020

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Island Fun & Shopping Jewelers’ Gallery of Nantucket

508-228-0229 21 Centre Street

Visit us online and stop by our downtown shop Fine Antique & Estate Jewelry

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.

The Love Shack by Lola

Open 24/7 online Our Wharf store will open June 25 10am to 6 pm 10 Old South Wharf Handcrafted sterling pendants, bracelets, jewelry, t-shirts, candles & more!

THE LOVE SHACK is opening for the 2020 season on June 25, welcoming back customers Thursday-Sunday from 10 am to 6 pm. AND your favorite items are also available online at lolacompany.com LOLA™ designs and creates beautiful sterling jewelry with inspirational messages on the back marking important moments in peoples lives. With more than 30 pendant designs varying in size and gorgeous colors, creating your own look is endless and addicting. THE LOVE SHACK is home to our entire jewelry collection and is inspiration for our apparel, candles, soaps and more. Everything you need for your very own Love Shack! lolacompany.com

Made on Nantucket

508-228-0110 A unique collection of apparel, gifts, jewelry, & art Open daily at 20 Old South Wharf

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

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

American made, hand-strung pearl jewelry

508-228-1353 online and at 40 Straight Wharf

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

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

Museums & Sites

Nantucket Historical Association

508-228-1894 15 Broad Street

Your portal to Nantucket history

The NANTUCKET WHALING MUSEUM is ready and waiting to provide visitors with a non-touch and safe experience. 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. Visit us online at nha.org. nha.org

Senior Services

Senior Services

Home Helpers & Home Health Aides provided by Nantucket Babysitters, on-island since 1979

508-228-4970 Call to schedule

We are here to assist you with everyday tasks, freeing up more of your time to enjoy every moment. We can provide energetic individuals to help you with stocking your fridge, housekeeping, shopping and errands, arrivals and departures, companions, and more! Please call for details and current rates. Let us know what you need. We are the original licensed onisland sitter and home helper service since 1979. nantucketbabysitters.com

Murray’s Toggery Shop

Shoes

Classic & Updated Accessories for Men & Women

508-228-0437 Open daily at 62 Main Street

Stroll up Main Street, just a few steps from the wharves and marina, to MURRAY`S TOGGERY

SHOP, for a fabulous selection of shoes and sandals for men AND women. They have everything to meet you footwear needs including Nantucket Red Tretorns, Uggs, Olukai, Jack Rogers, Sperry Topsider, Birkenstock, Steve Madden, Saucony, and much more. Step out in style with MURRAY’S! Nantucketreds.com

Smoke Shop

Gray Lady Smoke Shop

508-901-9399 upstairs at 2 Union Street

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

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

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Special Events

Nantucket Book Festival

The 2020 festival is virtual

Celebrating great books and fascinating authors The NANTUCKET BOOK FESTIVAL is proud to present “At Home With Authors,” featuring videos and podcasts with our 2020 line-up of writers plus some special guests. Enjoy conversations in online videos and podcasts with Daniel Weiss, Barbara White, Nathaniel Philbrick, Jami Attenberg, Mitchell Jackson, Sarah Broom, Diane Rehm, David Rohde, and Samantha Power, with new content added each week. Visit nantucketbookfestival.org/ahwa to attend our virtual festival, all for free! For more information and notifications about upcoming author videos, sign up for the NBF newsletter at nantucketbookfestival.org

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. Open daily.

Tours - Walking

Nantucket Ghost Walks

508-332-0953 Tours every evening at 8pm Meet Your Guide at Main & Centre sts by bank steps Two Different Ghost Walks - Social distancing observed!

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

A fascinating evening stroll to five of the island’s most haunted locations, led by the original guide. All walks begin at 8 pm — meet the guide 10 to 15 minutes early at the corner of Main & Centre streets, near the bank steps. $20 for Adults. $15 for Seniors (65+) and Teens. $5 for Ages 7 to 12; under 7 free. Cash only. No reservations necessary.

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

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

Walk in the Footsteps of Maria Mitchell A Self-Guided Walking Tour Available at Visitor Services, 25 Federal Street In 1847, Maria Mitchell discovered a telescopic comet from atop the Pacific Bank. Her discovery led to world-wide fame as America’s first woman astronomer. Discover her life and her legacy of science education that continues today, 200 years after her birth. mariamitchell.org

Transportation Boat

Hy-Line Cruises

Travel daily; see schedule for times Reliable Fast Ferry service between Nantucket and Hyannis

508-228-3949 Straight Wharf

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

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

508-228-0262 1 Steamboat Wharf steamshipauthority.com

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

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

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.

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

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

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! nantucketcookie.net

Brewers Cisco Brewers

508-325-5929 5 Bartlett Farm Road Visit us online to book tables for parties of 2-6 and call to ask about our tours

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.

Due to COVID-19, CISCO BREWERS is open daily for curbside pick-up. Check their website to find out if you can book a table for 2 to 6 people. Reminder: even if you do book a table, you will not be permitted on property without a mask. 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!

Food Delivery Service ACK Eats Available 7 days a week

774-325-0744 We deliver for more than 3 dozen island restaurants

You’ll see us delivering by traditional car, by boat, and even by electric bikes! Most deliveries are made in under an hour. Delivery times vary based on traffic, the restaurant’s ability to prepare food and weather conditions. We recommend that large orders be placed at least 2 hours in advance, but if you require a specific lunch time delivery, 24-hour notice is recommended. Our standard delivery fee is based on your distance from the restaurant for orders placed online or through our call center. ackeats.com

ACK Takeout serving all island restaurants

508-332-0555 Contact-Free Delivery Service

We are here to pick up and deliver your order from island restaurants. We offer reliable, fast, contact-free delivery service, using all safety protocols. Call or text us at 508-332-0555. nantucketbabysitters.com

Annye’s Whole Foods

508-228-4554 Curbside service. Free delivery!

14 Amelia Drive Organic Groceries, Fresh Produce, Grass-fed Meats, International Wines, & much more

LIVE LONG. BE STRONG. VISIT ANNYE’S! We stock organic produce, local eggs, organic groceries, grass-fed meats, organic dairy, artisanal cheeses & charcuterie, doTERRA oils & herbal supplements. And we stock wines from around the world. WE DELIVER! Try our islandfamous Roasted Chicken Dinner with sides for after work or the beach. ANNYE’S is a short trip from downtown, through Milestone Rotary, down Old South Road, and a right turn onto Amelia Drive. Celebrating 20 years! annyes.com

Bartlett’s Farm

508-228-9403 Open 7-8am for seniors, 8am-7pm for in-store, 9am-6:30pm for curbside Groceries, fresh produce, food-to-go Bartlett Farm Road

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

Outdoor Dining & Take-Out Some of the restaurants listed here are offering patio and outdoor dining along with take-out and delivery. As state restrictions ease, more dining options will be offered.

Annye’s Whole Foods 508-228-4554 Fresh organic groceries.

Curbside service. Free delivery!

Prepared meals to take home, wine, organic foods

14 Amelia Drive

At ANNYE’S you’ll find fabulous prepared meals made from scratch — easy, healthy, and delicious! Take them home for a hot lunch or a handy dinner. We have a variety of offerings: gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian, vegan, grain bowls, soups, wraps, and salads. We also sell tasty, convenient frozen foods, including ice creams and desserts. And you can choose a bottle of wine from our selection to accompany your meal. ANNYE’S is a short trip from downtown, through Milestone Rotary, down Old South Road, and a right turn onto Amelia Drive. We have plenty of parking. WE DELIVER! annyes.com

Bartlett’s Farm

508-228-9403 Open 7-8am for seniors, 8am-7pm for in-store, 9am-6:30pm for curbside Fresh baked goods, foods-to-go, fresh produce 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

The Beet

508.680.1857 Check thebeetnantucket.com for current hours 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, noodle bowls, and infamous chicken burger, can be easily ordered online and enjoyed anywhere. Conveniently located between both ferries, THE BEET is the perfect choice for quick grab-n-go 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 OUTDOOR DINING - COMING SOON!

Black-Eyed Susan’s Open for Dinner Monday-Saturday Call-in your order for curbside pick-up

508-325-0308 10 India Street

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 more than 20 years, BLACK-EYED SUSAN’S is a favorite of visitors and locals. The dinner menu is inspired by the seasonal market

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Nantucket Dining Guide and changes frequently. View their menu at black-eyedsusans.com and call between 4 pm and 8:30 pm to pick up your dinner curbside between 5 pm and 9:30 pm.

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Downyflake Serving Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner A Nantucket Tradition for 85 Years

508-228-4533 18 Sparks Avenue

THE DOWNYFLAKE is a Nantucket tradition known for the big doughnut outside and delicious doughnuts inside. Choose from a menu of Flake favorites and daily specials for good food and fast, friendly service. Call ahead for take-out, bulk pastry orders, and catering or event planning.

Full menu available for curbside pickup. Open daily: Mon.-Sat. 7am to 2pm and 4:30-8:30 pm Sun. 7 am to 1pm thedownyflake.com

Dune Open 5:30- 9pm Tuesday-Saturday for Patio Dinner Service and Takeout. Open 6 nights (Mon-Sat) starting June 29 Where chic meets casual comfort

508-228-5550 20 Broad Street

DUNE is welcoming guests to dine on their patio 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.

Starting June 29, DUNE will be open 6 evenings a week: Monday-Saturday. 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. Dune and Dune-to-Go offers dinner plus beer and wine.

DuneNantucket.com

Easy Street Cantina

508-228-5418

Sun.-Thurs from 8 am-9 pm, Fri & Sat from 8 am-10 pm Garden Patio Dining & Takeout at the corner of Easy & Broad sts.

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

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The Faregrounds

508-228-4095 Open daily from 11:30am. Delivery Offered & Outdoor dining 27 Fairgrounds Road Delicious & affordable. Gift Cards available

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

Fifty-Six Union Call for Pickup & Reservations for Outdoor Dining Global Cuisine, Glorious Libations, Glamorous Staff

508-228-6135 56 Union Street

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. fiftysixunion.com

Rose & Crown Visit theroseandcrown.com for hours and to order online Takeout, Delivery, & Alfresco 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 dining - we can’t wait to welcome you back!

Siam to Go

508-228-7426 Open Mon-Fri 11am-7pm and Sat 4-7pm 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. Call ahead or order online for curbside pick-up. siamtogonantucket.com

Sophie T’s Pizza

508-325-6265 Open for Curbside Pick-up or Delivery 7 Dave St, in Nantucket Commons Pizza, pastas, salads, subs, sandwiches, wraps & more.

Something fresh is always cooking at SOPHIE T’S PIZZA. In addition to Classic and Specialty Pizzas, you can create your own at SOPHIE T’S 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. See our daily specials on Facebook & follow us @sophietspizza. Sophie T’s Pizza is located mid-island at 7 Dave St. We offer curbside pick-up or delivery by ACK Eats. sophietspizza.com

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!

Wine & Spirits Epernay Wine & Spirits

508-228-2755 Open Daily - Order online 24/7 - We deliver anywhere on the island Largest Rosé Wine Selection, Craft Beer, 1 North Beach Street Boutique Liquors, Artisanal Cheese, Premium Cigars

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

Advanced Sommelier Jenny Benzie + Certified Sommelier Kirk Baker invite you to join them for their FREE Virtual Wine Tasting every Thursday @ 6 PM on FB + IG LIVE. ÉPERNAY WINE & SPIRITS is located in the Brant Point neighborhood, just steps from downtown near the White Elephant and Nantucket Hotel. Mention this ad for 10% off your Cheese + Cracker purchase (expires 07.01.2020). @epernaywines | #YesWayEpernay | We Deliver to You epernaywines.com

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Dining Out during the Pandemic During the pandemic, Nantucket eateries are taking precautions to protect their guests while they find new ways to serve them their favorite meals. Eateries who have always offered takeout are now doing curbside and home delivery. Fine dining restaurants are offering to-go menus and hoping to offer outdoor dining once the situation changes.

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!

At our press time on June 2, Massachusetts is scheduled to enter Phase Two of reopening on June 8. This means that some restrictions on restaurants will begin to ease, and several island eateries will start offering outdoor table service in addition to takeout. Under current guidance, tables will be 6-feet apart, groups are limited to six people, and seating at bars will be prohibited. Statewide face covering orders will remain in effect until otherwise noted, requiring workers to wear face covering at all times; customers may remove face covering when dining.

Around Town You'll find park benches appropriately spaced along most in-town streets. There are even a few areas where several benches are clustered together but where you can still socially distance.

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 like to play.

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

Children's Beach Park 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.

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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.

Town Pier 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.

Fair Street Park 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.

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

Pocket Park at Francis & Union 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.

Old South Road Park Near the Airport Owned by the Town of Nantucket, this spacious grassy space dotted with young trees and sculpture is ideal for children who need to run (but keep them away from the busy streets! There is a paved pathway and several benches. No parking is available here, but it is next to an NRTA bus stop.

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