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Who Paid To Repair The Main Street Fountain?
The initial shock of its destruction last October has waned, the court case is closed (for now), and Nantucket's historic fountain has been reinstalled in its rightful place on lower Main Street. One of the few lingering questions remaining is: who paid for it? With no one being charged criminally...
Running out of marijuana, Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket get approval to ship it to the islands
Cannabis regulators in Massachusetts on Thursday issued an administrative order that will allow pot to be transported to Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket islands for the first time.
Current Real Estate Roundup - June 13, 2024
This week’s Current Real Estate Roundup includes property transfers from June 6, 2024 to June 13, 2024. It is led by the sale of a King Street property for just under $3 million. 35 King Street for $2,925,000 from James and Katharine McFarlane to Storie Sconset LLC, .11 acres,...
Cannabis regulators allow marijuana to be transported over state waters
CANNABIS BUSINESSES on Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket will be able to transport marijuana over state waters starting midnight on Friday, under an administrative order by the Cannabis Control Commission. Commissioners last week heard concerns from patients, advocates, and residents of the islands, about the looming loss of access to...
Dozens of endangered species spotted in large group of whales off New England
MAINE, USA — A large number of whales visiting the waters off New England included an uncommon sighting of an orca eating a tuna and an unusually large group of an endangered species of whale, scientists said. A research flight made 161 sightings of seven different species of whale...
Cannabis regulators allow pot to be transported to Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket amid shortage
MEREDITH, N.H. (AP) — Cannabis regulators in Massachusetts on Thursday issued an administrative order that will allow pot to be transported to Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket islands for the first time. The order came as Martha’s Vineyard was about to run out of pot, with one dispensary temporarily...
Drunk Driving Arrests On Nantucket Have Surged. What's Behind The Increase?
Drunk driving arrests on Nantucket have surged over the past month. For the year to date, they're on pace to increase 40 percent compared to the total from 2023. From April 1, 2023 through September 4, 2023 - a span of six months - there were 20 arrests made for operating a motor vehicle under the influence (OUI). From May 18 of this year through the morning of June 14 - a span of less than a month - there have been 20 OUI arrests made on the island.
State cannabis commission will allow pot to be transported to Martha's Vineyard, Nantucket
CRANSTON, R.I. (WJAR) — Massachusetts will allow the transportation of cannabis from the mainland to Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket. After meeting in executive session for several hours Thursday, the Cannabis Control Commission approved an administrative order that allows marijuana and marijuana products to be transported over the state's territorial waters to licensed businesses and treatment centers on the islands.
Faces Of Nantucket: E.J. Harvey
Favorite things about Nantucket: The community, how it’s laid back and on the water, fishing, cooking, and gardening. Chef, restaurateur, and family man, Eugene “EJ” Harvey is a name well-recognized in both Nantucket’s culinary scene and around the island community, largely due to the family’s ownership of The Seagrille on Sparks Avenue. Over the years, his commitment to the island and the restaurant has helped it become a favorite for locals and visitors alike, prioritizing fine dining in a setting where everyone feels welcome.
Free Helmet & Bike Stickers!
Ride in style with the 2024 Brain Bucket Nantucket and e-bike classification stickers. New Helmet and E-Bike Classification Stickers for 2024 Season. We're excited to introduce the Brain Bucket Nantucket bike helmet stickers and e-bike classification stickers for the 2024 season. These initiatives enhance bike safety, bring some fun and local pride to wearing a helmet, promote awareness of e-bike classifications, and encourage community participation in safe cycling practices.
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