by Kaley Kokomoor The Nantucket Atheneum’s Cold Turkey Plunge is back for its 19th year, and for 2020, to keep participants safe, this Nantucket Thanksgiving morning tradition has gone virtual. And participants may plunge any day in November. Proceeds from this event benefit the Weezie Library for Children at the Nantucket […]
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How does Saying “Cheese” Help Someone in Need?
Fairwinds—Nantucket’s Counseling Center Has the Answer by Vanessa Park Making adjustments because of Covid is something we’ve all had to do. Those adjustments are often tremendously difficult—from home-school to isolation from loved ones to employment and housing loss. At Fairwinds, we were blessed with the flexibility to pivot immediately to […]
New “Study Hall” Offered by NHA in the Whaling Museum
The Nantucket Historical Association (NHA) is pleased to announce a new “Study Hall” program at the Whaling Museum to provide community members with a safe, socially distanced space to read, surf the Web using the museum’s free wifi, attend a virtual class, or do school work. With the weather cooling […]
Nantucket Christmas Stroll 2020 Cancelled Due to Pandemic: Plans for Nantucket Noel Will Continue
With community safety as its top priority, the Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce has reimagined its celebration of the holidays this season due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The 47th Annual Christmas Stroll has been canceled for 2020. In its place, Nantucket Noel, a shop local initiative, will run from November […]
Economic Impact Study of COVID-19 on Nantucket Shifts into Phase II
ReMain Nantucket announced that the next in a series of surveys studying the economic impacts of COVID-19 on local businesses and organizations has been released. With the summer season concluding and the remaining economic uncertainty, the Town of Nantucket and the Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce are interested in learning […]
The Nantucket Historical Association Will Hold Their Holiday Festivals This Year!
The Nantucket Historical Association (NHA) will be hosting two of their most popular holiday events this November and December, they announced this week. Due to special guidance due to the pandemic, the festivals will be different from those previously held. The NHA has reimagined its plans slightly to adhere to […]
Nantucket Hospital Offers Flu Shots as Drive-Through Service for the Family
Save time by getting your flu shot safely and conveniently at the Nantucket Cottage Hospital drive-through. No appointment is necessary, and flu shots can be provided at no out of pocket cost with most insurance plans.