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Island Museums Are Preparing to Reopen

July 2-15, 2020

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by C. Oscar Olson Coming to terms with and adjusting to the reality of now has not been easy for anybody. Life is slowly returning to normal, though slower still here on Nantucket than usual, and with good reason. With weather warming and the population growing, many are wondering what to do, where to go, and how to do it safely.

The island’s rich history, unique ecosystems, and numerous notable people from the past are brought together by curators in a surprising number of marvelous museums for such a small place. They are a draw for many to cross the Sound every year, and we hope that soon this summer will be no exception. The minds behind these essential island institutions have been working tirelessly to put plans in place that work for everybody so they can finally open their doors and welcome the public back inside. We’re happy to say that for some of them the wait may be close to over.

Museums across the state have been waiting patiently for Phase 3 of Governor Baker’s plan to begin (at press time that date is July 6). With proper cleaning and safety measures in place, they will once again be able to open and operate. Locations like the Nantucket Lightship Basket Museum, Nantucket Historical Association’s prized Whaling Museum, and the Maria Mitchell Association’s museums and science centers are hopefully just weeks away from finally unlocking the doors and welcoming visitors.

Jascin Finger, Deputy Director at the MMA, remains optimistic. “The MMA is hard at work preparing for a limited reopening. We do not have all the information yet about the state's expectations, as that comes at the beginning of July should it roll out as hoped for, but we have been preparing ourselves with supplies, new thoughts on how we might open some of our sites in a limited capacity, and other possible offerings.” Since the beginning of this pandemic, flexibility has been a crucial aspect of moving forward.

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ISLAND GARDENING

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Red, white and blue, The colors that don’t fade.

Red, white and blue, The colors that history made.

Red, white and blue, Our pride we don’t conceal.

Red, white and blue, In solidarity, we kneel.

Red, white and blue, Home of the brave.

Red, white and blue, Our trust we gave.

Red, white and blue, These colors are proud.

Red, white and blue, Our voices are loud.

Red, white and blue, Land of the free.

Red, white and blue, From sea to shining sea.

Red, white and blue, United we stand, divided we fall.

Red, white and blue, With justice for all.

Red, white and blue, Represents you and I, Red, white and blue Happy 4th of July.

Independence day feels a little different this year. The country is divided. It seems as though you’re either blue or red with no room for indecision. In the garden things are much different. My borage is still blue, and my tomatoes will be red, but there are colors between. My summer and winter squash are a brilliant yellow. The Cosmos and Calendula are flamingo pink and fire orange. Broccoli of violet and beans of scarlet. I have sunflowers that are the color of a Madaket sunset, and peas that are as green as an Irish summer. There is diversity, there is middle ground, there is understanding and support. My “three sisters” bed is exploding with companionship. No plant is the same, but they all work together for the greater good. If only a country was as easily run as a garden is to manage. continued on page 12

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Drive-In Dreams

by C. Oscar Olson

For many of us, summertime blockbusters are a longstanding seasonal treat and tradition. There’s something exciting about checking showtimes, lining up, and sitting down with your friends, family, and popcorn to take in the newest blockbuster. The Nantucket Dreamland has been part of this pastime for almost 100 years.

This summer has been a bit different, though: Massachusetts residents have been stuck with streaming since mid-March, leaving lots of us longing for the big screen. Well, the wait is over and the show is about to start, because the Dreamland Drive-in is about to begin.

Joe Hale, the theater’s executive director, recalls a March 12th meeting with the Dreamland board of directors. Another busy season would soon be upon us, and they were excitedly planning the summer’s cinema events. “We were moving along at 70mph, then five days later, on March 17th, all of our planning came to an abrupt halt. Everything had stopped.” Revenue ceased, programming was cancelled, The Dreamland was closed and know one knew for how long.

A call was quickly convened and board member Denice Kronau had a thought: What about a drive-in? "That comment spurred us to action,” recalls Hale, “but we had no money to pay for a drive-in, if it could even be created on Nantucket.”

He suggested a crowd funding campaign. “Maybe the community would help us make this dream a reality?”

Nantucket’s visitors and residents all share a deep love for this island and its traditions. When the idea for the drive-in was hatched in early March, organizers of the non-profit cinema and members of the board weren’t sure what to expect.

To everyone’s shock, the nearly $140,000 goal was not only met but exceeded in less than 6 days, and the donations are still coming in.

The Dreamland is an institution with a rich and storied history. Originally constructed in 1832 as a Quaker meetinghouse, the building was also used to host continued on page 15

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Sail Endeavor a Nantucket tradition. established 1982

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

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

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

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

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

Nantucket in Bloom A 2 mile, non-stop exercise walk - with historic commentary - past the historic mansions and most beautiful gardens of Nantucket town.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Prices for all tours: Fabulous Mansions & Nantucket in Bloom $20 per person.

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

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ISLAND MEMORIES: NANTUCKET IN 1970

My July Wedding a reminiscence by Daryl Westbrook

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Ahh, 1970... seems so long ago with so many adventures and three children between then and now... the story really begins in 1968, a ‘Sconset Girl working as hostess at the Mad Hatter meets Missouri bouy bartending a the Harbor House.

Who would expect this summer romance to lead to an “I do” at the Siasconset Chapel in July 1970?

My father, a widower, was thrilled to have the wedding on Nantucket, because most of his friends that he had grown up with summered on-island. We were lucky because both of us had made friends during the previous two years with people who worked and lived on Nantucket in the summer or who vacationed here, so it was a happy medium of guests.

I guess some of the memories are that there were no Flowers on Chestnut creations, so my dad’s friend Mary Sarg Murphy cut and arranged all the table flowers. Nantucket Bake Shop had recently opened and a three-tier wedding cake with dividers had to have directions sent from the mainland.

There was the question of leaving the chapel to drive to Sankaty Head Golf Club, and the choices were a taxi, Richard Lewis’ “Limo,” or a horse and carriage (which was iffy). We had a neighbor who owned a Rolls Royce that he brought specially to the island for the occasion.

The weather cooperated, and the ceremony and reception went off without serious problems. My mother-in-law’s luggage never made it to the island, but hey, it was Nantucket!

One of my husband’s favorite bits of memorabilia is the receipt for our wedding night at the Overlook Hotel: we stayed there for their famous pancakes, and the receipt is for $24. Getting married on Nantucket in 1970 did have its perks!

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This season is the 50th year for Yesterday’s Island/Today’s Nantucket. We’ve seen many changes on the island during the last half-century, and over the years we have made many changes to our publication. As part of our anniversary celebration, we are publishing memories of our island in 1970 that readers have shared with us. If you have a reminiscence of Nantucket in 1970 to share, please email it to us at yi@nantucket.net or give us a call at 508-228-9165.

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Suzanne M. Daub - Publisher & Editor • C. Oscar Olson - Associate Editor Writers - Robert P. Barsanti, Dr. Sarah T. Bois, Greyson Keller, Jed Lyons, Carl Oscar Olson, Daryl Westbrook Production & Design - Sarah Morneau Cover Photographs - YI Staff Ethan, Anora: Loving the butterfly lesson Solveig: Ready to start summer camp Yesterday’s Island is published from April - November in print and online year-round.

Established in 1970. The publisher reserves the right to review all material submitted for publication & will not be responsible for any and all misinformation, misprints, typographical errors, incorrect or misleading content of advertisements, etc. which might appear in this publication in print or online.

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The Game of Hope

July 2-15, 2020

by Robert P. Barsanti The seventh hole at the Sconset Golf Club rumbles down hill, over an irrigation ditch and up to a shaggy green for 150 yards. In the fog of history, you can see some smart fellow in plus fours swinging a niblick and dropping a ball, with a mud spatter, onto the green. So I, with 21 century irons, scientifically designed golf balls, and the finest in you tube training, delivered the first ball into the bushes. Then the second ball into the creek. Then I took out my lucky ball, the one that has sat in the bottom of my bag and only appears on the putting green.

I addressed it, swung, delivered it into the bushes and drained every last drop of luck from the ball.

I think.

If someone would like to find my lucky golf ball, it has a Nike Swoosh, the number three and the letter B written onto its dots. It may also still have a few remaining prayers and some voodoo left inside. I wish you the best of luck.

I am not a good golfer. I have made my peace with the topped drives, six inch long divots, and shanks of my life. I have removed myself from the polite rules of golf as I walk, alone, around the loop and hit until I am happy. Alas, I cannot remove myself from the rules of physics, which are immutable and unforgiving for the incompetent golfer. They decree that some balls, no matter how often they have been blessed and invoked, are going to be lost until the Boy Scouts go hunting in November.

Golf is a game of hope, not of experience. If it were, we would leave the sticks behind and just walk around a field with three friends and cold beverages. But, we come to the clubhouse, cash in hand, and buy a new sleeve of balls in the hope and expectation that, of the multitudes within me, today Jack Nicklaus would answer the bell and strap on a glove.

Hope is a fine thing, maybe the best thing, but unless you are in Shawshank Prison, it can lead you out into the middle of a tick infested field in search of a #3 continued on page 12

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r ou or f g n Looki ? ar d n e l a Events C Since most events have been cancelled or moved to a virtual format, we chose not to print them in this issue. You can find a list of updated events on Nantucket.net...virtual wine tastings, classes, yoga, discussions, and more all from the comfort of your home.

July 2-15, 2020

ISLAND MEMORIES: NANTUCKET IN 1970

My Introduction to Nantucket Island a reminiscence by Jed Lyons

I graduated from Barrington Consolidated High School in the spring of 1970. Five friends and I decided we would all meet on Nantucket that June for a reunion. None of us had ever been there. I was inspired by a high school English teacher named Charles White who got me interested in literature. I loved Herman Melville’s Moby-Dick and wanted to see the island. I hitchhiked from Barrington, located about 50 miles northwest of Chicago, to Pittsburgh, then to New York and on to Concord, MA, where I camped out at Walden Pond for a few days.

I caught a ride to Woods Hole and jumped on a night ferry. The trip cost $4.75 one way. We steamed through heavy fog and pitch black waters. The ferry ride was exactly what I had hoped for: a magical trip to another realm. At the dock, my four friends were waiting, accompanied by a case of Ripple wine. After a long night of carousing, we found places to sleep, including a house where a large party was going late into the night. Located at 8 North Water Street, it was owned by a George Harrington whom, we learned, had a well-earned reputation as a party giver. We never saw him again.

We had breakfast at the Sandpiper for one dollar apiece with tip and then rode our rental bikes out to Surfside, where we spent the day. At night, we pitched tents on the beach near the airport, made a fire and cooked hot dogs for dinner. We played pool and listened to live music at Preston’s Airport Lounge until it closed.

So it went for four glorious days in June, 1970. Sitting on benches in front of the Hub, eating ice cream cones from the Confectionary, drinking beer at the bar of the Opera House restaurant, hitchhiking out to ‘Sconset and meeting retired New York actors at the Moby Dick Inn (now the Summer House). It had been a favorite of the New York theater crowd for decades.

The young people on the island that summer were dressed the same in bellbottom blue jeans, braided string or rope belts, tee shirts, many head bands. It was a fun, frolicking crowd of kids from all over the country.

I returned to Nantucket every summer for ten years, eventually spending one very long winter there in 1974-75 after college. I worked many summers as a gardener for a wonderful lady named Mary Armstrong. Mary was a fixture on the island and led many civic causes and activities before she died. I drop by her house on Liberty Street every time I visit now to pay my respects to her granddaughter, who was a small child when I worked there over 40 years ago.

As part of our anniversary celebration, we are publishing memories of our island in 1970 that readers have shared with us. If you have a reminiscence of Nantucket in 1970, please email it to us at yi@nantucket.net or call 508-228-9165.

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A Secret Garden Now Open to the Public

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by Dr. Sarah Treanor Bois Director of Research & Education at the Linda Loring Nature Foundation You may have noticed, driving up Polpis Road or riding along the bike path towards ‘Sconset, a unique red pergola along the road flanked on either side by two stone lions. Once marking the entry to a private yard and secret garden, now these sentinels are welcoming spirits to a newly restored island oasis.

In 2017, the Nantucket Land Bank (NLB) acquired what was the Reyes property at 219 and 231 Polpis Rd. The NLB has worked to restore the property and create a park on the almost 16-acre parcel. The property, now officially known as Reyes Pond, consists of roughly an acre of upland encircled by various wetlands, including a man-made pond as well as a variety of specimen trees from around the world.

Jose and Mary Elizabeth “Betty” Reyes owned the property and designed the grounds during the 1950s and 60s to be a private retreat with landscape reminiscent of places they had lived and travelled. According to Rachael Freeman, Environmental Coordinator with the NLB, Betty was the primary architect of the landscape.

As Freeman said, “It was her ethos in life to love nature.” Her garden and yard became her oasis where she could revisit her travels. Mrs. Reyes started this collection as an homage to her travels through Asia. Her husband, Jose Reyes of Nantucket Lightship Basket fame, was a native of the Philippines, where they lived in the early years of their marriage. As she built her botanical paradise, she selected specimens she may have seen in Japan or the Philippines. Some people collect souvenirs and thimbles, but Reyes planted species in her yard from the region she loved.

Reyes Pond is now open to the public and can be viewed as a botanic garden with the specimen trees labeled with species information and country of origin. These trees are wonders to behold, not spindly little Nantucketstunted twigs, but large, mature, healthy trees; a testament to the care Betty Reyes gave her collection.

One of the first trees that caught my eye is the showstopper, Copper Beech (Fagus sylvatica purpurea). The glorious purple/deep red color of the foliage at this time of year is a striking contrast to the lush green surroundings. A native of Europe, this tree defies the Nantucket odds and towers at 40 feet tall or more. Copper Beech is a rounded spreading tree boasting red foliage in the spring that turns deep purple/green in summer and then bronzed for autumn. continued on page 16

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As they enter their 75th year in business, Murray’s Toggery Shop, the iconic Nantucket store at 62 Main Street and home of the original Nantucket Reds collection, has just completed a major renovation to transform the ladies’ and children’s departments. The renovation, which began at the beginning of January and was initially delayed due to closures associated with the pandemic, is now finished.

Updates include both the upstairs and downstairs spaces. The first floor now offers merchandise spaces only, and all the departments have larger and more updated dressing rooms. The second floor now also offers a new year-round sale space with great discounts, along with shop offices.

From the moment customers enter the ladies’ department, they will notice a brighter, modernized, shoppable space with high-quality clothing, shoes, and other accessories for women and children. New lighting, flooring, and fixtures highlight the irresistible modern, fashionable items. New and treasured brands featured in Murray’s Toggery Shop include: Sail to Sable, Frances Valentine, Vineyard Vines, Mahi Gold, Shoshanna, St. James, Jack Rogers, Birkenstock, Persifor, Beyond Yoga, Gal Meets Glam, Splendid, NYDI, Lele Sadoughi, and, of course, their very own Nantucket Reds Collection.

Another benchmark for 2020 is that Murray’s is entering a new generation of family ownership. Trish Bridier and John Murray have retired, and Andrew Bridier, Matt Bridier, Lauren Murray, and Greg Murray, their children, have taken over the business.

Murray’s Toggery Shop invites its customers to shop daily, from 10 am to 6 pm Monday-Saturday and from noon to 4 pm on Sundays. While shopping, masks must be worn at all times and distancing guidelines of 6 feet are followed. For those who prefer contactless shopping options, Murray’s is still offering curbside pick up and free local delivery. Follow them at @ackreds on Instagram or visit nantucketreds.com for other exciting updates.

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Informed by their experience in city schools, hospitals, and hotels, a team of Boston-based experts in pathogenic remediation are on board to help the Nantucket Historical Association with regular and thorough cleaning of the entire building.

Sanitization stations have been installed throughout the Whaling Museum to help with the process in addition to improved air filtration. The Nantucket Lightship Basket Museum is also ready for visitors with sanitization stations and social distance spacing in place.

Through the implementation of extended hours, scheduled tours, and strenuous sanitization, the NHA is confident museumgoers will enjoy touch-free tours like never before. In addition, hours at the Whaling Museum will be extended, including 8 am openings reserved for seniors. The museum is even continuing their winterseason free admission.

Before we all locked ourselves inside, the NHA was hard at work on another project. Part of the museum has been transformed in to a Discovery Center for children to enjoy, featuring crafts and games as well several new exhibitions throughout the building. The Lightship Basket Museum is ready with an interesting new juxtaposition: this exhibit will compare 200-year-old baskets made on lightships with those made during our recent quarantine. And if you think we’ve been alone during these difficult times, Astronaut Dan Bursh might have some words for you. Baskets he made during his solitary time on the International Space Station will also be on exhibit.

Another idea being embraced locally is going virtual by bringing the experiences online. Some locations had tours in place on their websites long before the pandemic, while others are meeting those new needs today. Since the beginning of June, the MMA has been offering their Science Speaker Series online. It happens Wednesday nights at 7pm and people can register online,” explains MMA’s Jascin Finger, “it is on Zoom and is free to the public.”

When gathering indoors isn’t yet fully embraced, we’re grateful for all of the opportunities out-of-doors on Nantucket. “We hope to have some walks as we typically offer in the summer,” says Finger, “perhaps some marine walks, bird walks, and perhaps later things like ‘Meet the Animals,’ constellation tours, and other potential options.”

There are countless outdoor properties steeped in history that are still free to visit as well. “Throughout this crisis, we remind visitors that they are encouraged to enjoy the peace and tranquility found at many of the historic properties, such as the beautiful gardens of Hadwen House and Greater Light, or the open spaces by the Old Mill and Oldest House,” says the NHA’s Ashley Santos. “Public outdoor programs, many at the historic sites, will ramp up once permitting allows. These will include creative uses of the normally fallow grounds, with performances and presentations.”

Most the museums’ annual donation drives have either been cancelled or postponed, while other have gone virtual as well. The Nantucket Lightship Basket Museum is moving forward with their annual Baskets and Bubbly Champagne luncheon, “Sea Nantucket Baskets and Bubbly 2020,” and this year the auction will be online.

The event begins on August 1 and closes the 9. Visit their website at nantucketlightshipbasketmuseum.org for details on how to buy tickets.

A donation to any and all of our island’s museums ensures their work will continue moving forward. Shopping at the museums’ online gift shops like nantucketmuseumshop.org will help them work toward that same goal. Some gift shops, like The Whaling Museum’s, remain open for convenient curbside pickup of your purchase.

NHA Executive Director James Russell puts it best: “Underscoring all the above is the firm belief that cultural institutions like the NHA can be places of healing during a time of crisis. We are fortunate to have large open indoor spaces, and the concept of ‘seeing-not-touching’ is widely understood when visiting a museum.

Providing a sanctuary is important this year, particularly as other indoor entertainment options are limited.”

Though island museums are optimistic about opening in the near future, it is important to bear in mind that the situation is fluid. Situations could change in any direction at any time, but we remain hopeful that we are on the right path. All of these essential parts of the island’s identity are not for profit ventures, and they are all being challenged financially. As one of Nantucket’s oldest non-profits, the Maria Mitchell Association has established the 2020 Emergency Resiliency Fund at mariamitchell.org and held an innovative “Wish Upon a Star” fundraiser with a very practical and hard-to-find prize. Your support at any level will have an imediate impact on their staff, animals, research, and facilities.

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Red, White, & Basil from page 4

It’s been a busy couple weeks in the garden. Battling pests with organic practices can be difficult, but the pay out is well worth the extra effort. I’ve had an infestation of the striped cucumber beetle (Acalymma vittatum). They’re a real nuisance. They feed on roots, stems, foliage, and flower, which is terrible, but the real problem is they bring the potential for bacterial wilt. There is a bacteria that is stored in the intestinal tract of the beetle, and once it's established, the damage is fierce. This bacteria prevents the plants from receiving nutrients and water from its stems – this can kill a plant in as little as a week. If you see these tiny, yellow bugs with three black stripes down their back, you need to come up with a plan. I’ve been trialing a few organic deterrents. First, I found a yellow bowl. It has to be yellow because that's the color of the squash or cucumber bloom they want to eat. I then filled it up with water and soap and placed it in the garden – this was fairly successful in attracting and subsequently drowning a few cucumber beetles. It wasn’t enough though. While I was considering other options, I hand-picked about 30 more off the plants. You have to be quick though. They have this defense mechanism where they just drop off the plant and turn upside down on the soil. They’re really hard to see at that point. It’s a crafty way of surviving. After about an hour of picking these little pests off, I decided to push the easy button and buy some Neem oil.

Neem oil is a 3-in-1 product that is approved for organic gardening. It’s an insecticide, fungicide, and disease control all in one. I still try to use it sparingly, and I never spray the blooms. I don’t want any to get on the bees or pollinators of any kind. I’ve heard of other organic methods, but haven’t tried them myself.

You could use row covers, a hay mulch, or even try a trap crop if you have enough room. A trap crop is a crop that you are sowing just to sacrifice to the beetle so it doesn’t attack the crops you want to harvest. Beetles have preferences too and I’ve heard that Baby Blue Hubbard is the perfect option for a trap crop. It is less susceptible to bacterial wilt and is a hardy variety that can withstand some beetle bites. Plus, the cucumber beetles love it. It’s a good idea to plant these trap crops out earlier than your main crop in order to lure the beetles to the correct spot.

You do need plenty of space to use this method, hence why I haven’t tried it myself. I’ve put my eggs in the Neem oil basket and hope it works out for me. My squashes, cucumber, and zucchini are all vigorous and healthy, so I know they can handle some defoliation without severely hindering the harvest.

Speaking of harvests, my Genovese Basil was harvested today. I had sown tons of seeds back in April in hopes that I could make my own pesto and freeze it to have through the winter. Today was my first attempt and it went really well.

The weather had been very dry and basil can go a bit woody if not watered enough.

The Game of Hope from page 7

Nike Swoosh. We hope that the world will work out better. We hope that racism and prejudice will go the way of the Dodo. We hope to give the world a Coke and teach the world to sing in perfect harmony, but hope is passive. When we hope, we look to the skies and ask for the help that we can’t somehow make for ourselves. My mother, never one to shy away from the barnyard, encouraged me to weigh hope in one hand with something warmer in the other, and figure out which one filled up first.

Hope fueled Andy Dufresne’s scraping; long-term energy is the best use of Hope. Hope should lead me to a driving range every afternoon, a lesson on Wednesdays, and the equanimity to accept bad shots and the rules of Golf. A khaki hope should get you up, make your bed, and get you working on bringing down that rubber tree plant.

Hope isn’t magic. And we live in a world, a nation, and an island dedicated to magical thinking. Unmoored of reality and science, we look to hope as our final refuge against action. When I stand on the seventh hole, I am hoping for the ball to land on the green. Hope needs to overcome the laws of both physics and incompetence in order to somehow bring that landing to pass. Similarly, when people, firm in their personal liberty and rights to ice cream, walk around the Stop and Shop without a mask, they have called on special spell to protect them (and everyone else) from biology.

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I wanted to get in front of that issue, so I harvested about half of my stock. The kitchen was overrun with the smell of summer. Basil leaves everywhere. The children in the house did the old Mickey Mouse trick of floating through the air on the wings of a delicious scent.

Making pesto is so easy! Just add your basil to a food processor, then add olive oil, lemon juice, walnuts, garlic cloves, salt, and some freshly grated parmesan cheese. Naturally, we had pesto pasta with roasted tomatoes that were marinated in balsamic vinegar and oil. It was a hit. I always try to roast my tomatoes when cooking with them. It adds another dimension to their flavor. Don’t get me wrong, tomatoes are delicious regardless of how they’re prepared, but have you ever listened to an orchestra from behind closed doors? Everything sounds really nice, but throw open those doors by roasting your tomatoes, and you can experience every note of every instrument, played to perfection. Bravo maestro!

While I was in my own little world, listening to my tomato orchestra, I noticed that my garlic had scapes on them. Garlic scapes are the bloom of a garlic bulb.

They almost look like a coiled snake that just had a mid afternoon snack. There is a little bulge in the stalk of the scape that will eventually climb though and bloom. Don’t wait that long though. When you see the scapes, it’s a good indication that your garlic is just about ready to harvest. Naturally, I was excited and harvested the scapes. This was all very convenient timing as I was feeling like Emril in the kitchen. Bam! Garlic scape pesto.

I have no self control when it comes to delicious food that I’ve grown in my own backyard. I had to show it off. We packed up the kids, grabbed some sourdough from Born and Bread and we were off to Mimi’s house. Upon arrival, I asked my mom to preheat the oven. We sliced some more tomatoes, grated some parmesan, and Bam! Garlic scape bruschetta. The garlicky flavor, the velvety texture, the sweet bite of the roasted tomatoes in balsamic vinegar and of course, the satisfying crunch of Born and Bread’s pain au levain. Anyone have a cigarette?

All joking aside, you won’t find me much happier than when I’m on this Grey Lady surrounded by food, family, and friendship. While the rest of the evening was spent watching the sunset, sipping a big band pinot noir from Oregon and enjoying the kids, I began to think about all the other home gardeners on our little island. We’re moving into a time of year when the fruits of our labor have never tasted sweeter, and it reminds me that hard work does pay off. Perseverance and persistence are paramount to any goal. Whether we’re electing leaders, battling a pandemic, fighting social injustice, or just in an all out war with the wretched cucumber beetle, the principles for success are the same. Stay focused and never give up. Aaliyah said it best, “If at first you don’t succeed (first you don’t succeed), dust yourself off and try again, you can dust it off and try again, try again.”

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good thoughts, you have magic and everyone else is a muggle. The world owes you a first class red seat, beyond the velvet rope, along with the enthusiastic thanks of a grateful nation—because you have been blessed with magic. When you replace action with magic, you are bound to be disappointed in the silence of the gods, no matter how many golf balls you tee up. God only speaks in math.

The math is not good. It doesn’t matter if the Hedge Funders invite you to their cocktail parties, support your candidacy with checks, and employ your best friend with a dump truck. A winter storm is coming that will flatten the Sconset Bluffs. It doesn’t matter that you had to come home from prep school early and have been sitting alone all spring, the house party is going to kill people. It doesn’t matter that you need to make hay while the sun shines, the math says that the hay isn’t coming in this year. Hope in one hand…

The math bellows. The island is shifting under our feet. The seals, the jelly fish, the sharks have arrived on a wave of climate change. The waves are sweeping Madaket and Sconset back into the sand bars, which will soon be sprinkled with thousands of lost golf balls. The virus has removed tens of thousands of tourists from the island this year, and perhaps, forever. We can clap our hands over our ears and hope that magic will some how save us. Or we can do the math.

Survival and success require humility and hope. We aren’t immune to the laws of nature, we have just landed some place where those laws come with schools of bluefish, mudflats full of clams, and glorious sunsets. Faced with a world that has changed under and over us, we can put out one hand for all of wishes and accept the warm earthy gift in the other. Or, we can put both of our hands to work.

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Drive-In Dreams from page 5

meetings in support of the abolition of slavery. It was a straw hat factory, and in 1880 it was converted in to a skating rink.

In those days, the building was known as The Atlantic Hall. In 1883, it was dismantled and moved, piece by piece, to Brant Point where it was put back together and transformed in to the Nantucket Hotel. The hotel sold in 1905, and a year later it was once again ferried across the harbor to where it stands today.

The building’s life as an entertainment venue began in 1906 when it was reopened as Smith and Blanchard’s Moving Picture Show.

Finally dubbed The Dreamland in 1911, the newly named venue not only showed the newest movies, it also hosted various Vaudeville entertainment acts.

The theater stood proudly as Nantucket’s primary entertainment venue for more than 80 years.

Of course, the decades took their toll on the much-loved building, and in 2007 the building was purchased one last time by the non-profit Dreamland Foundation and they quickly went to work with restoration. With help from the endless generosity of private donors, the theater was reinvented for the last time as a world-class performing arts center and, following a complete renovation, opened its doors in June of 2012.

This new day in Dreamland history is projected to begin soon at 7 Nobadeer Farm Road. They’ll plan to play classic films along with first run films as they become available, and there is no better movie to get things started than Jaws!

Movie tickets must be purchased in advance online at nantucketdreamland.org – no tickets will be sold or changed at the gate. Singles in a car will be just $15 and two or more passengers will be $30, but it pays to be a member of The Dreamland. With a membership, tickets are just $10 and $25, respectively. Showtimes depend on daylight, so to start they will be around 8:45 pm and gradually get earlier as the nights get longer. Plans include a private food truck to be on-site to sell snacks. Don’t be late: the gates will be closed 15 minutes prior to the start of continued on page 22

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Another favorites is the towering Dawn Redwood (Metasequoia glyptostroboides). In its native China, it is an endangered species. This deciduous conifer is the sole living species of the genus Metasequoia, one of three species in the subfamily Sequoioideae. The tree faces considerable risks of extinction in its wild range due to deforestation, however it has been planted extensively in arboreta worldwide, where it has proved a popular and fast-growing ornamental plant.

Honestly, I still can’t believe that there is a redwood on Nantucket – the island of tiny trees! And apparently it’s not the only redwood on the island… continued on page 18

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

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

MADAKET ROUTE

Buses will operate on an hourly schedule daily from 7am to 11:30pm. Buses will leave Broad Street on the hour, the last bus leaves town at 11pm. Buses will leave Madaket on the half hour. The last bus from Madaket is 11:20pm.

MID ISLAND ROUTE

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

AIRPORT ROUTE

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

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A Secret Garden from page 16

Another striking evergreen is the Hinoki Cypress (Chamaecyparis obtusa) which is native to southern Japan. The tree itself is about 25-feettall with a growth shape that is broadly oval. While the dark green foliage is gorgeous against the gray skies of Nantucket, it’s the trunk that really drew my eye. The trunk of the specimen on the Reyes property is 3 to 4 feet in diameter, which is relatively rare on-island. Up close, you can see the deeply dividing bark. Its dark reddish-brown looking, like it’s shredding into strips of roast beef. A gorgeous contrast with the greygreen lichen on top.

Given that both the Dawn Redwood and Hinoki Cypress are huge trees, you may be surprised to learn that both species have historically been used as bonsai trees.

Other species of note are the umbrella pine, beech, cypress, and chestnut trees, as well as an enormous, mature stand of rhododendrons by the pond edge.

As part of the NLB restoration, the former homestead near the pond was removed because it had fallen into disrepair. Much of the non-native and overgrown vegetation was also cleared to showcase and benefit the variety of specimen trees and improve viewing areas overlooking the pond. The pond was constructed by Betty’s husband, Jose, on a defunct cranberry bog and was used as a koi pond. Today there are painted turtles, irises, swamp azalea, and other continued on page 19

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wetland vegetation surrounding the pond.

There is now a small parking lot with easy access for bikers coming from the bike path. My personal favorite addition was the restoration of the historic red pergola gate which once framed the entrance to the property. It has been beautifully restored to its former glory.

There is a single track trail with a small bridge that crosses over the marsh, leading to the southeast edge of the parcel and into the Middle Moors. The bridge, which matches the historic red pergola at the entrance, was once in disrepair but has also been restored.

To find the main trail, head almost directly straight ahead from the parking lot. The path brings you to an opening of a wooded wetland. Follow this wooded trail by wetlands and small ponds. The trail can be muddy in spots, so keep that in mind when heading out. The trail ends onto a path that is part of the Norwood Farm trails owned by the Nantucket Conservation Foundation. There are multiple trails you can follow from there and make your walk as long or as short as you like.

When I visited the property recently with my dog and 10-year-old son, we came upon four large snapping turtles in various stages of digging nests and laying eggs at the former site of the Reyes house. I assumed the turtles had come from the pond since snappers like deeper water than the shallow wetlands. I thought of Betty Reyes and the beauty she had cultivated at this site. Had these old girls witnessed the work of the previous decades? I wonder what stories they would tell.

Getting There: To visit the property, take Polpis Road heading out of town.

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Featured Restaurant: Easy Street Cantina

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When it comes to finding food in downtown Nantucket, there are lots of great places to choose from. For us, outdoor dining is always ideal, and with more options than ever this summer, we’re starting to see a silver lining in everything we’ve been through. However, not all porches and patios are created equal. There is just one that comes complete with harbor views, sea breeze, spacious seating, and fast, friendly, family fun. There’s nothing on island like our own harborside oasis at Easy Street Cantina.

Easy Street Cantina is conveniently located on the corner of Easy Street and Broad Street, the last stop before the Steamship Wharf. Their garden patio safely seats several groups large and small, and there’s plenty of room inside the restaurant as well. Place your order at the window and in minutes your food is ready, so you can grab a table or take it to go. They also offer convenient call-ahead curbside pick up so you don’t even have to leave your car.

The menu runs the gamut with Mexican standbys like tacos, burritos, and enchiladas. If fresh fried seafood is what you’re after, then look no further for favorites like hand-breaded fried clams or beer battered Atlantic cod. In addition to the homestyle classics like burgers, clubs, and subs, Easy Street boasts the biggest and best breakfast menu on Nantucket, and they offer it all day long. So whether you’re up early or working late, you can get the fuel you need for all your island adventures.

We started our Sunday brunch with a fantastic fully Veggie Omelette loaded Veggie Omelette. Three eggs envelop fresh spinach, mushrooms, onion, tomato, and green pepper with just enough melty cheddar cheese in every bite. We opted for hash browns over homefries, and their perfectly seasoned crunch was an excellent companion to our first dish.

Omelettes are customizable at Easy Street, and so is just about everything

else. Get your breakfast on a bagel, bun, English muffin, or, our favorite, the flaky, buttery croissant. The Steak, Egg, and Cheese is one hearty handful!

It has the best balance of savory steak and scrambled egg and was as satisfying as it was piping hot.

For the kids and the kid in all of us, pancakes are always a sure shot. Light, fluffy, and golden brown, they can be served in several different ways with the topping or filling of Steak, Egg, and Cheese your choice. We can never say no to chocolate, so the Chocolate Chip Pancakes made for a tantalizing midday treat. They always come with plenty of maple syrup and an added extra of house whipped butter.

And don’t forget the coffee! Easy Street Cantina is one of the few that grind fresh, and the Kona beans they use are rich, full bodied, and never bitter.

Everything you order can be eaten inside or out, or wrapped up to go for all of your island adventures.

Convenient containers bring breakfast to the beach, lunch to the Chocolate Chip Pancakes lighthouse, or dinner

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Fisherman’s Platter to the dunes.

Almost everything at Easy Street is made or finished with owner Bartholomew’s own Nantucket Island Spice. It contains an exotic blend of dehydrated vegetables and herbs, along with sea salt from the waters around Nantucket. It adds a fresh, savory blast to everything except maybe the pancakes, but don’t knock it till you try it! Add a jar to your order and take the taste of Easy Street home with you.

Chicken Taco Crunch in to the hard shell Chicken Taco and you’ll be wishing you ordered more than one. The flavors and textures keep coming with ripe red tomatoes, fresh salsa, refreshing lettuce, and the spicy tang of pickled jalapenos surrounding tender chicken and topped with a dollop of sour cream.

We just can’t visit the Cantina with a taste of our favorite Fisherman’s Platter. This dish is truly a taste of Nantucket. It’s packed with all your favorite seaside staples–fresh clams, scallops, and flaky white cod–deep fried for a delicious golden crunch with hot, crisp french fries. We love the tang of the homemade tartar and the fresh crunch of the slaw. A feast on it’s own, and if you share, this

dish makes a great starter to any meal.

For fresh food on the go, all of their wraps are portable perfection. The alluring, herby aroma of the Basil Chicken Salad is ideal for a hot summer’s day.

Moist white meat, lettuce, tomato, and plenty of fresh basil make this handheld hard to put down.

Everything on the menu is an incredible value at Easy Street Cantina, but we think the best deal by far is their Lobster Roll (cover photo). This Cape Cod classic has loads of lightly dressed fresh lobster and is served on the bread of your choice.

It comes alongside seasoned French fries and we love it on a warm, grilled croissant with cool, crisp lettuce and just a touch of lemon.

Still hungry? The desserts are divine on Easy Street. Home of The Nantucket Cookie Company, the bakery makes specialty cookies, gift tins, gift baskets, scones, muffins and more. Sip a shake made to order or end your meal with ice cream.

The team at Easy Street Cantina never takes shortcuts. Everything on the menu is made from scratch and prepared with care, and the attention to detail on every plate is what keeps us coming back.

Owner Bart Gangemi has been serving the Nantucket community for close to 30 years. Throughout that time, he has given back over $1,000,000 to islanders and visitors with his 10% discount program. Valid all year ‘round and available on their website, it’s something rarely seen on Nantucket or elsewhere. It puts on display The Cantina’s passion for their patrons and the island as a whole. Head down to Easy Street and bring some friends, because the prices are great and the food is fantastic.

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each movie.

Memberships support everything The Dreamland does for our island: from films and theater, live comedy, music, broadcast, community and special events, and more. Free popcorn, ticket discounts, and priority seating are an added extra, and since you’re donating to a non-profit, all membership fees are tax deductible.

The theater’s South Water Street location won’t be staying silent this summer. Hale is hopeful he can welcome moviegoers back inside next month, and there’s even more fun happening upstairs. “We’re converting our stunning Harborview Room, compete with outdoor deck overlooking the harbor, into the Harborview Lounge, which will be open for sundown cocktails each evening from 4 to 8 pm. It’s going to be THE place to have a safe, socially-distanced sundown drink on Nantucket this summer!”

None of these things would have been possible without the incredible generosity of this island community. In times as trying as these, it is more important than ever that we come together. “We are so very grateful to the community of Nantucket for making this project possible,” Hale says. “Over 525 families and individuals have contributed nearly $200,000 to make this dream a reality. This is a community project and it would not have been possible without the support of the Nantucket community. We can’t thank Nantucket enough.”

The Dreamland has shined a spotlight on what was a dire situation and found something good in the shadows. Summer at the movies has always been a way to come together, and we are all grateful to get the chance this year. “The beauty of The Dreamland Drive-In is that it allows Nantucketers to gather together this summer - albeit apart in our cars. We yearn for human contact in the midst of this pandemic, and the drive-in is a way we can be together.”

For more information on the theater and to become a member, visit nantucketdreamland.org.

SAFE CARE Safe Summer

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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NANTUCKET ISLAND BEACHES

NORTH SHORE AND HARBOR BEACHES

EASTERN SHORE - OCEAN BEACHES

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Limited parking. Rip currents can be strong.

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

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

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

Leave only footprints...

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

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

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

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Island Fun & Shopping Activities for Children & Teens

Neuwirth, Marlo Laz, Marni, Missoni, Nina Runsdorf, Thom Browne and more... serenellausa.com

Serenella

M|11 MILLER LACROSSE is an organization focused on girls and boys youth lacrosse (grades 1-8). The M|11 programs provide a legendary, multi-faceted, high quality lacrosse experience for all, geared towards ensuring that all players experience maximum growth through our quality coaching staff and practice formats. Miller Lacrosse has designed age-appropriate developmental programs that produce effective results while delivering an exciting and enjoyable player experience. Our coaching staff rose up through the ranks of well-established youth and varsity lacrosse programs and are current or former Division I, II, III players as well as Men’s and Women’s College Lacrosse Association players (MCLA, WMCLA). We make sure the athlete has FUN and will develop both on and off the field. millerlacrosse.com

Blue Beetle

Apparel & Accessories

Open Monday-Sunday 10AM-6PM

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

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Commonwealth

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

508-228-0110 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 Daily at 62 Main Street

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

Nantucketreds.com

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

508-680-1626 5 South Beach St.

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

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

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

Artists & Galleries

Artists Association of Nantucket

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

508-228-3400 9B South Beach Street

Consistently voted Best of Boston and heralded by Elle Magazine as one of the top 50 boutiques in the world, SERENELLA has been on a mission to offer the best of ready-to-wear and accessories from A-list designers including Barrie, Bottega Veneta, Giambattista Valli, Irene

508-228-0294 19 Washington St.

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

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

G. S. Hill Gallery 508-228-3227 12 Main Street

Order Online and We’ll Ship or Drop-off Clothing, Accessories, Jewelry, Gifts

508 690 3400 44 Centre Street

SERENELLA is pleased to introduce the magnificent world of La Double J: Ready to Wear, Accessories, Home and the exclusive launch of the collaboration with Acqua Di Parma. #howtolivelikeanItalian serenellausa.com

Miller Lacrosse

Call or Text Brady at 516-769-7472 Private Instruction, Small Groups, Children of All Ages

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

508-228-1353 40 Straight Wharf

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

Made on Nantucket Handcrafted Gifts exclusively at Made on Nantucket

508-228-0110 Daily at 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).

Cape Cod 5 Open Monday-Saturday Banking windows are open

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

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

Beach & Pool Toys & Accessories

Nantucket Pool & Spa

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

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

Beach Fun

Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge

508-228-6799

Get a front seat view of Nantucket’s best beaches!

Open daily 9am to 6pm — Permits Required You’re on Nantucket — now visit the best beaches on the island at the Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge. The greater coastscape, which includes the federally owned Great Point Lighthouse and Nantucket Conservation Foundation land, is a double-fingered peninsula jutting northward between the Atlantic Ocean and Nantucket Sounds is so much more: a blend of sandy beach, rolling dunes, and forest uplands both rugged and serene. The refuge provides multiple habitats for an array of coastal plant and animal species, including heather and beach plum, a maritime oak forest and savannah of red cedar – the largest of its kind in New England –

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which offer shelter to deer. At the beachfront, watch for horseshoe crabs advancing in extremely slow motion, seals basking in the sun, and shorebirds skittering above the surf line. Jeeps rented from Young’s and from Affordable Rentals have the required vehicle permits — all you need to do is add a day pass that you can purchase from Young’s, from Affordable, or from the Gatehouse. OSV Seasonal Permits only available online. ttor.org/ccwr

Bike Rentals

Cook’s Cycle Bicycle Rentals, Sales, and Service

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

508-325-2722 65 Surfside Road

New Model Hybrid/Comfort Mountain & Road Bikes

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

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

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

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

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

29th!

OUR ON S SEA

The Only Wallk-up

Se eafood Do own nto own!

All fried seafood is hand breaded & made to order

Fried Clams

Lobster Rolls

Bay Scallops

Clam Chowder

Fish & Chips

FULL BREAKFAST MENU SERVED ALL DAY ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• ORDER ON OUR WEBSITE FOR CONTACTLESS PAYMENT AND HOME DELIVERY • SUN THURS 8AM 9PM, FRI + SAT 8AM 2AM •

508.228.5418 • EASYSTREETCANTINA.COM

508-228-1151 Open daily at 6 Broad Street

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“Fresh Off the Boat!”

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

508-228-9140 Gift Certificates Available • Handicap Accessible

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

Shrimp Fisherman’s Pla er

“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

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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

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Island Fun & Shopping New hiking book for families At Nantucket bookstores, Darya Salon, Nantucket Office Products, and Amazon

Leslie Bains has been a resident and visitor to Nantucket since the 1970’s. Leslie chose these seven hikes for their natural beauty, historical significance, or connection to the island’s natural habitat. The hikes range from half a mile to 3 miles. Each trail includes simple directions, a brief history, and questions for children on nature and subjects of interest about Nantucket.

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 508-228-1080 54 Main Street

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

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

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

Nantucket Bookworks

508-228-4000 25 Broad Street

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

NANTUCKET BOOKWORKS is our quirky little shop chock full of books, gifts, and goodies. Visit nantucketbookpartners.com for books and nantucketbooksworks.com for the very best of Bookworks ONLINE. We have Nantucket gifts, puzzles, games, toys, art supplies, party accessories, stuffed animals, greeting cards, kids items, and so much more. If the items are in stock we can offer next business day island home delivery for $5. We also are happy to ship anywhere in the US. For books, shop nantucketbookpartners.com. Order online anytime or call between 11 am and 4pm for curbside pickup 7 days a week of books and items on our shelves now. BOOKWORKS is now open from 10am to 5 pm daily for in-store shopping with limited capacity and masks required. nantucketbookworks.com

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

Wednesday - Sunday 11am-5pm Fine Cigars, Glass, & Accessories.

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

Young’s Bicycle Shop

508-228-1151 6 Broad Street

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

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

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

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,

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

508-228-0437 62 Main Street

Mon.-Sat. from 10am-6pm & Sun. 12 to 4pm Classic & Updated Accessories for Men & Women

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

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Gray Lady Smoke Shop

Cigars 508-901-9399 Upstairs at 2 Union Street

Wednesday - Sunday 11am-5pm Fine Cigars, Glass, & Accessories.

Buses

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

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

Endeavor

Mitchell’s Book Corner

NRTA

Car Rentals

Cars, jeeps, mopeds

Let’s Take a Hike

Yesterday’s Island

recommendations or unique gifts, or a cigar bar to make your island celebration a little more special, we are here to meet your needs. Call or come see us upstairs at 2 Union Street, just a cobblestone’s throw from Main Street, behind Ralph Lauren.

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Affordable Rentals

Books & Publications

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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.

Aunt Leah’s Fudge

Confections

Free sample available: just ask!

Open for curbside

508-228-1017 The Courtyard, 16 Straight Wharf

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

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

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Signs, Banners, & Posters

Contests

NANTUCKET PHOTO CONTEST

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

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

Copying, Mailboxes, Shipping

The UPS Store

508-325-8884 61 Old South Road

Open Monday - Saturday Locally owned and operated

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

Counseling

Fairwinds - Nantucket’s Counseling Center

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

ACK 4170

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

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

Freedman’s of Nantucket Open Daily - SALE 20-60% OFF in July Celebrating more than 40 years on Nantucket

508-228-3291 14 Centre Street

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

Hill’s of Nantucket Visit us online until we can welcome you 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 main focus. American made; that hard-to-find gift is here waiting for you! Treat yourself to a unique gift gallery from HILL’S. gshill.com

Nantucket Boat Basin Authentic Shop 33 Straight Wharf Open Daily

Health Care

Nantucket Cottage Hospital

24-hr emergency services, hospital care, lab, rehab

508-228-5470 nantucketboatbasinshop.com

Authentic Island Merchandise with Special Nantucket Designs

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

508-825-8100 57 Prospect St

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

Home Decor

Freedman’s of Nantucket

508-228-3291 14 Centre Street

Open Daily - SALE 20-60% OFF in July Celebrating more than 40 years on Nantucket

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

Icarus & Co

Open Daily 19 Old South Wharf

A modern take on ocean inspired design. Our fine jewelry and beautiful objects are made by hand in ACK and NYC. Meet the artists and discover organic and one-of-a-kind jewelry, art, ceramics, pillows and more in our new flagship store and workshop. Visit us on Nantucket’s Old South Wharf. icarusandco.com

Internet

Insiders Guide to Nantucket

Gifts

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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.

Jewelry and Home Decor

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

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Open Monday - Saturday

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.

Phone is answered 24/7 FOR EMERGENCIES, CALL 877-784-6273 or 911

July 2-15, 2020

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

Your go-to website & app for Nantucket weather Download on the App Store

508-228-2505 158 Polpis Road

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

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 & Gifts

Jewelry 508-228-3227 12 Main Street

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

BlueBeetleNantucket.com

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Island Fun & Shopping Icarus & Co Open Daily 10 am to 6 pm

19 Old South Wharf Jewelry that is organic and adventurous

A modern take on ocean inspired design. Our fine jewelry and beautiful objects are made by hand in ACK and NYC. Meet the artists and discover organic and one-of-a-kind jewelry, art, ceramics, and more in our Nantucket store and workshop. We hand-craft jewelry from pure and natural materials and use recycled and responsibly sourced metals and stones. Everything is made with the time-honored arts of lost wax casting and metal forging. Each pieces tells a story.

They are made to be loved, to be worn, to travel, and to last. They are the next generation of heirloom jewelry. Find something you love and make it a part of your story. icarusandco.com

THE BEST DEAL IN TOWN!

Jewelers’ Gallery of Nantucket

Sidewalk and Indoor Dining Takeout Available

508-228-0229

Visit us online Fine Antique & Estate Jewelry

thejewelersgallery.com

21 Centre Street

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.

Nachos • Wings • Chowder Our Famous Burgers Lobster Rolls • Sandwiches Seafood Entrees...and more!

The Love Shack by Lola

Open 24/7 online Our Wharf store is open!

10 Old South Wharf Handcrafted sterling pendants, bracelets, jewelry, t-shirts, candles & more!

Check our pages for some upcoming Crazy Food Specials!

Visit our website for current hours, menus, and daily specials

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

theroseandcrown.com

Made on Nantucket

508-228-2595 23 South Water Street

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

508-228-0110 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

A Nantucket Tradition for 85 Years

Shop online for gifts for everyone on your list!

American made, hand-strung pearl jewelry

Hot Coffee, Warm Donuts, Full Breakfast, and Lunch

112 Pleasant Street Zero Main Street

Open Daily

888-225-4636 www.capecodfive.com

Inside & Outside Dining Take-Out Window

Lunch

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 nantucketpearls.com

NMLS# 401717

Breakfast Monday-Saturday, 6am-2pm Sunday, 6am-1pm

508-228-1353 online and at 40 Straight Wharf

EAS SILY ORDER ONLIN NE

Monday-Saturday, 11am-2pm

s mac designs est. 2008

handcrafted with love...30 miles out to sea.

BEER R|WINE|SPIRITS

Handcrafted leather bags + accessories

CA AVIAR|CH R|CHEESE|CIGAR ARS

18 Sparks Avenue 508-228-4533 thedownyflake.com

1 N BEACH ST

508.228 8.2755

EPERNA AY YWINES.C COM

Free face masks for the community, local pickup only.

Please email requests.

smacdesigns@hotmail.com

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R Simantov Fine Jewelry

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

Open daily; appointments recommended contemporary jewelry masterpieces of lasting value

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

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

Susan Lister Locke Gallery Open Daily - special 1-time discount with WELCOMESUMMER Inspired and Creative Jewelry

508-228-2132 28A Easy Street

susanlisterlocke.com Susan Lister Locke is an artist and jewelry designer living on Nantucket. First noted for her custom hand engraved Signet rings crafted in high karat gold, she went on to work directly with metal, incorporating designs with colorful & rare gemstones. Her Nantucket Sign Collection™ features a series of iconic Town signs with 34 favorite Nantucket areas, beaches and businesses that are fashioned as charms, cufflinks, & belt buckles. The Nantucket Sign Collection™ also includes her hand-engraved quarterboard bracelets in silver & gold as well as her Nantucket in Diamonds™ map of the island. Visit her gallery at 28A Easy Street. Contact Susan via email at susie@susanlisterlocke.com or by phone at 508.228.2132.

The Trinity Collection

508-228-7557 50 Main Street

Open Daily Vintage & Contemporary Watches and Exquisite Jewelry

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

Museums & Sites

Nantucket Historical Association

508-228-1894 15 Broad Street

Your portal to Nantucket history Ready to welcome you with a non-touch, safe experience

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. For 2020, there is a new self-guided audio tour, a yellow “Cobblestone Road” that will guide you safely through museum galleries, and members-only hours. Visit us online at nha.org

Senior Services

Senior Services

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

Wednesday - Sunday 11am-5pm Fine Cigars, Glass, & Accessories.

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 Walking Tours

508-332-0953 Ghost Walks every evening at 8 pm and morning walks are offered daily Social distancing observed!

Meet Tour Guide at Main & Centre sts by bank steps

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

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

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

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

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

MORNING EXERCISE WALKING TOUR – Nantucket in Bloom at 8:30 am on Saturday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday.

MORNING EXERCISE WALKING TOUR – Nantucket in Bloom & Historic Mansions at 8:30 am on Wednesday, July 15 & Thursday, July 16.

HISTORIC DOWNTOWN WALKING TOUR every day at 11 am.

Transportation Boat

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

508-901-9399 upstairs at 2 Union Street

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

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! SEE OUR SCHEDULE PRINTED HERE IN YESTERDAY’S ISLAND FOR CURRENT DEPARTURES. Face-coverings required for travel. hy-linecruises.com

Steamship Authority

508-228-0262 1 Steamboat Wharf steamshipauthority.com

508-228-0437 Open daily at 62 Main Street

Smoke Shop

Gray Lady Smoke Shop

Special Events

Reservations Daily

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

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at 2 Union Street (just steps off Main Street, behind Ralph Lauren), or call to arrange a cigar bar for your reception, celebration, wedding, or island event.

AckGrayLady.com

Hy-Line Cruises 508-228-4970 Call to schedule

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

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The Trinity Collection

Watches

Open daily Classic timepieces: vintage & contemporary

508-228-7557 50 Main Street

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

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

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

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.

Nantucketbakeshop.com

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, Distillery, & Vineyard Cisco Brewers

508-325-5929

Visit us online to book tables for parties of 2-6 and call to ask when our tours might resume

5 Bartlett Farm Road

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 Contact-Free Delivery Service

508-332-0555

nantucketbabysitters.com 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.

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Markets Annye’s Whole Foods

508-228-4554 Fresh organic groceries. Curbside service.

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 Open daily 8am to 6pm for in-store & curbside Groceries, fresh produce, food-to-go

508-228-9403 Bartlett Farm Road

bartlettsfarm.com 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.

Dining & Take-Out Some of the restaurants listed here are offering patio and outdoor dining along with take-out and delivery. Several of these eateries are also offering distanced indoor dining.

Bartlett’s Farm 508-228-9403 Open daily 8am to 6pm Fresh baked goods, foods-to-go, fresh produce

33 Bartlett Farm Road

bartlettsfarm.com 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.

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

Black-EyedSusans.com Tucked away on India Street, just around the corner from Centre Street, you’ll discover one of the island’s great finds! Part of the neighborhood for more than 20 years, BLACK-EYED SUSAN’S is a favorite of visitors and locals. The dinner menu is inspired by the seasonal market 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.

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

508-228-4533 18 Sparks Avenue

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

Dune Contact-less pickup Tuesday-Saturday Where chic meets casual comfort

508-228-5550 20 Broad Street

DuneNantucket.com DUNE is open for the season with Chef Michael Getter, formerly of 21 Federal and American Seasons, in the kitchen! The décor in our three distinct dining rooms is a blend of sophisticated elegance and soothing comfort. Along with our exotic quartzite bar and charming patio we offer an extensive selection of handcrafted cocktails, wines, liquors and cordials along with tempting dinner and dessert menus. The ever-changing menu showcases an innovative selection of the finest in seasonal local produce, fish, and meats from regional farms and select purveyors.

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Easy Street Cantina

508-228-5418 Sun.-Thurs from 8 am-9 pm, Fri & Sat from 8 am-2 am corner of Easy & Broad sts.

Walk-Up Window Service plus Curbside & Islandwide Delivery & Outdoor 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, and we have distanced indoor dining.

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The Faregrounds Open daily from 11:30 am Delicious & affordable. Gift Cards available

508-228-4095 27 Fairgrounds Road

thefaregrounds.com One of Nantucket’s favorite restaurants, THE FAREGROUNDS is serving its regular menus with daily specials, and beer + wine is available with your takeout food order (must show proper ID). Try their tasty Off-Shore Nibbles, their amazing BBQ Pulled Pork Nachos, one of their 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!

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

508-228-6135 56 Union Street

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

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

Nantucket Poke Open Every Day from 12 noon to 5 pm Order online or by phone for curbside pickup/delivery

508-321-3064 Cisco Beach

nantucketpoke.com NANTUCKET POKE food trailer uses only sushi-grade fish and the freshest ingredients for our traditional Hawaiian poke bowls. We choose the finest cuts of sustainable fish from Sayle’s Seafood on a daily basis. Sid Wainer & Son’s, Bartlett’s Farm, and Cisco Brewers Farm all provide us with freshly harvested produce for our toppings. Our mission is to encourage happy and healthy lifestyles with affordable high-quality food. Yes, our menu is vegan and vegetarian friendly and gluten free. Nantucket Poke is environmentally responsible. Not only is our fish sustainable but also all of our disposable products are eco-friendly. We will donate a portion of our profits to local organizations on Nantucket that focus on land and ocean conservation.

Making a difference one bowl at a time.

Rose & Crown Visit theroseandcrown.com for hours and to order online Takeout, Delivery, & Alfresco Dining

508-228-2595 23 South Water Street

theroseandcrown.com 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 Distanced Dining 7 Dave St, in Nantucket Commons Pizza, pastas, salads, subs, sandwiches, wraps & more. sophietspizza.com

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

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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. Curbside pick-up.

Thai House Nantucket Open daily 11am to 9pm Menus online - call for curbside pickup Or delivery via ACKEats

508-680-1522 118 Old South Road

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

Restaurants All restaurants listed here are offering distanced indoor dining. Some are also offering patio and outdoor dining along with take-out and delivery.

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!

Downyflake Inside & Outdoor Dining and Takeout 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, and DOWNYFLAKE is now open for distanced indoor dining and outdoor dining. They also have a new takeout window. Open daily: Mon.-Sat. 6 am to 2 pm and Sun. from 6 am to 1 pm. thedownyflake.com

Dune Contact-less pickup Tuesday-Saturday Where chic meets casual comfort

508-228-5550 20 Broad Street

DUNE is open for the season with Chef Michael Getter, formerly of 21 Federal and American Seasons, in the kitchen! The décor in our three distinct dining rooms is a blend of sophisticated elegance and soothing comfort. Along with our exotic quartzite bar and charming patio we offer an extensive selection of handcrafted cocktails, wines, liquors and cordials along with tempting dinner and dessert menus. The ever-changing menu showcases an innovative selection of the finest in seasonal local produce, fish, and meats from regional farms and select purveyors.

DuneNantucket.com

Easy Street Cantina

508-228-5418 Sun.-Thurs from 8 am-9 pm, Fri & Sat from 8 am-2 am corner of Easy & Broad sts.

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

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

EasyStreetCantina.com

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

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Island Fun & Shopping Rose & Crown Visit theroseandcrown.com for hours and to order online Takeout, Delivery, & Alfresco Dining

508-228-2595 23 South Water Street

theroseandcrown.com 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!

The Ships Inn Order dinner online for pickup Wednesday-Sunday American Brasserie offering Curbside Takeout

508-228-0040 13 Fair Street

SHIPS INN is a Nantucket tradition of good taste. The new takeout offers a diverse menu featuring seasonal specialties and Ships Inn favorites. The food is presented with understated elegance and fresh, bold flavors that will make your visit a memorable one. Our 2020 menu is online at shipsinnnantucket.com. Place your order online for same day curbside pickup Wednesday through Sunday. shipsinnnantucket.com

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

508-325-6265 7 Dave Street

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

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

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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!

Thai House Nantucket

Sushi

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

508-680-1522 118 Old South Road

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

Wine & Spirits

Epernay Wine & Spirits

508-228-2755 Open Daily - Order online 24/7 - We deliver anywhere on-island 1 N Beach Street Largest Rosé Wine Selection, Craft Beer, Boutique Liquors, Artisanal Cheese, Cigars The only Sommelier owned + operated wine store on Nantucket! Why trust your wine choices to anyone else? DELIVERY ANYWHERE ON ISLAND + CURBSIDE PICK-UP available every day.

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

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 30, Massachusetts is in Phase Two of reopening. This means that some restrictions on restaurants will begin to ease, and several island eateries will start offering distanced indoor dining and 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.

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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.

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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