The Boston Pops on Nantucket is a beloved tradition for the island community that brings so many people together and is a critical source of support for Nantucket Cottage Hospital. After careful consideration and with public health as our top priority, Nantucket Cottage Hospital has made the decision that we […]
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Look for the Helpers on Nantucket Island
UPDATED APRIL 26, 2020 “When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, ‘Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.’”― Fred Rogers There’s no question that we all owe great thanks and, in some cases, […]
A Letter from Gary Shaw of Nantucket Cottage Hospital on COVID-19 & Our Island
Nantucket can be proud of its leaders for acting early and decisively to protect the community from the threat of coronavirus, and I am in awe of the collective actions of all island residents to physically distance, stay home, wash their hands diligently, and adhere to the emergency orders put […]
The Corona Song Challenge Brightens Life on Nantucket & Raises Money for Hospital
“Music has the power to bring people together…” Laura Cunningham knows this, and, along with her friend and fellow musician Lorna Dollery, she is using music via their #CoronaSongChallenge to raise the spirits of Nantucket residents sheltering in place. And in doing so, they are raising money for Nantucket Cottage […]
2020 Nantucket Science Festival Brings Fun & Learning into Your Home
The Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association and Nantucket Community School have brought their annual Science Festival into your home! Their planned festival was canceled due to the pandemic, but they still want to share the fun and learning of science with island children. To participate, choose your favorite science activities (suggestions […]
Community Foundation for Nantucket announces a COVID-19 Response Fund
The Community Foundation has established The Nantucket Fund for Emergency Relief. The Foundation’s Board of Trustees has donated $100,000 from the Nantucket Fund to launch this initiative. In addition, late Thursday evening the Foundation received a pledge for a generous matching grant of $250,000 from ReMain Nantucket. The Foundation is […]
Managing Social Isolation and Covid-19-Related Anxiety & Depression on Nantucket
Everyone out there in the world, whether it’s on Nantucket or in Japan, Tanzania, or Pittsburgh, is wondering the same things I am—more or less. What will happen? Will I be okay? Will my loved ones be safe?