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REMEMBER: Traveling restrictions are still in Place

Quarantine ends AFTER 10 days OR a PCR Test. Rapid tests DO NOT COUNT as a negative test.
If you have been off island, QUARANTINE or get a NEGATIVE result after a PCR test administered up to 72-hours prior to your arrival in Massachusetts.

All individuals entering Massachusetts, including returning residents, who do not meet an exemption, are required to:

• Complete the Massachusetts Travel Form prior to arrival
• Quarantine for 10 days or produce a negative COVID-19 test result that has...

Massachusetts will transition to Phase III, Step 2 on March 1

On Thursday, February 25, 2021, Governor Baker, Lt. Governor Polito and Secretary Kennealy announced updates pertaining to the state’s reopening process and sector specific guidance.

For more information on changes happening on March 1, 2021, visit: https://nantucket-ma.gov/2026/Reopening-Nantucket 

Town of Nantucket February e-News

The Town of Nantucket February e-News is now available online.

There is a lot of useful information in this issue, we hope you enjoy it. Pay close attention to it as there are activities open to the public happening today and tomorrow!Some of the topics discussed are: the COVID Vaccine, Annual Town Meeting 2021, Wint...

The Nantucket Coastal Resilience Plan Project Team Announced Launch of Irys App

Irys App is a tool that will help facilitate two-way engagement as we move forward with the development of the Coastal Resilience Plan.

Nantucket is the very first place the app will be available and we are excited to launch the tool with the community. Please be aware that as with any new technology, the app is being continually refined and updated. As we identify any issues, they will b...

2021 Annual Town Meeting & Election Warrant

The 2021 Annual Town Meeting and Election Warrant, as adopted by the Select Board at its February 17, 2021 meeting, is now available online. Hardcopy inserts will be available in the February 25, 2021 edition of the Inquirer & Mirror.

Phase 2 Covid Vaccination Begins Today at the Nantucket VFW

The first Phase 2 COVID-19 vaccinations of individuals 75 years old and above began this morning at the Nantucket VFW at 11 a.m.

COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Timeline in Massachusetts

The MA COVID-19 Vaccination Program Phase 2 is scheduled to start in February and continue through April.

Individuals who are be eligible to receive the vaccine under Phase 2 of the Massachusetts vaccination plan are listed HERE. Within Phase 2, individuals will be prioritized by age, comorbidity and occupational risk. 

To apply for Phase 2 of the Mas...