News Flash

Abandoned and Unclaimed Property

Uncashed, town and county issued checks are considered to be unclaimed property three months after the issue date and until they remain uncashed for a period of one year, when they become abandoned property.

Abandoned property will be posted on the website for 60 days before being advertised in the newspaper.  

Please use this link, Unclaimed and Abandoned Property List Link,  to review the current list of abandoned property. Some names are l...Read on...

NRTA - Ride The Wave for Free!

The Nantucket Regional Transit Authority announced today that from November 25th through December 31st Wave fixed route bus service and Your Island Ride demand response services will be free.

This is in part to a grant included in the state budget and awarded by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation. The program is designed to encourage new customers to “Try Transit” by offering no cost trips to shop or dine at loc...

Women in Science on Nantucket

The Town of Nantucket’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Office and the Nantucket Atheneum are honored to present Women in Science on Nantucket.

Join Drs. Bois, Hall, Jorgenson, and Karberg in a roundtable discussion on their paths to becoming scientists, their dissertation/expertise, and their work on Nantucket. The panel of scientists will share a wide range of information on astronomy, ecology,...

Nantucket Stands with Colorado Springs, Colorado

On Saturday, November 19, 2022, patrons at Club Q in Colorado Springs were fatally wounded or injured. The nightclub has been described as a safe haven for the LGBTQI+ community and Club Q described the incident as a hate crime.

Dear Nantucket Community, 

Sadly, there was another mass shooting in the United States, this time the violence was perpetrated against the LGBTQI+ community. 

On Saturday, November 19, 2022, patrons at Club Q in Colorado Springs were fatal...

2023 Annual Town Meeting - Citizen Warrant Articles

Twenty-six (26) citizen warrant articles submitted for the 2023 Annual Town Meeting have been certified by the Town Clerk. They can be viewed via the link below.

State Election Results

The November 8 State Election results are in. All ballots have been tabulated, with the exception of any ballots postmarked by 11/8 and received by 11/12/22.

Special Town Election Results

Malcolm MacNab is elected as new member of the Select Board.

State results coming soon.

Nantucket Housing Office at the Housing to Protect Cape Cod Summit

This week, Municipal Housing Director Tucker Holland and Housing/Real Estate Office Manager Hayley Cooke attended the Housing to Protect Cape Cod Summit.

Volunteer Opportunities - Engage, Stay Informed and Make an Impact in Your Community!

The Select Board is accepting applications for various committee vacancies. APPLY NOW!

The Select Board is accepting applications for various committee vacancies including Zoning Board of Appeals and Harbor Plan Update Committee. Information on the list of available seats, term lengths, deadline and appointment dates can be found here: http...

Town of Nantucket October Newsletter

Inside of this issue: November 8, 2022 State and Special Town Elections, Energy saving tips, Transportation projects, Coastal Resilience, and more!

Housing Bank - Make Your Voice Heard!

Please share with anyone and everyone who is concerned about housing for our year-round community and would take the time to write. It would be great for the State House to hear from hundreds if not thousands of Nantucketers.

It’s go time. The opportunity for a transfer fee for housing is before us. This funding stream is critical to addressing the housing crisis for year-rounders and particularly to providing homeownership opportunities at a wide range of household ...