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April 2-8 Declared ''Dark Sky Week'' on Nantucket
The Select Board voted at its meeting this week to declare April 2-8, 2024 International Dark Sky Week on Nantucket, joining the global initiative of DarkSky International to celebrate the dark and natural night during the week of the new moon each April. The Proclamation adopted by the Select Board (available here) recognizes that the beauty and wonder of the natural night sky on Nantucket is part of its heritage that should be protected and preserved, notes the many ways that light pollution is harmful to
News Release: 3/4/2024
Rockland Trust Launches its Seventh Annual Small Business, Big Dreams Contest The grand prize winner will take home $20,000 and all finalists will receive personalized consultation from business banking officers Hanover, MA – March 4, 2024 – Rockland Trust has just launched its 7th annual Small Business, Big Dreams contest. This competition offers small business owners the chance to grow their enterprise. Participants will be narrowed down to three finalists, each of whom will be paired with a Rockland
Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association Fall Hours and Programs
The Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association (MMA), your portal to Nantucket’s Natural world, announces its schedule for another fall, full of science education, research, and exploration of the sky, land, and sea of Nantucket Island through its award-winning programs, events, and properties. MMA Properties Updated Fall Hours – Effective the Week of September 11 MMA Aquarium (28 Washington Street): Thursday - Sunday, 10am - 4pm, through October 6 Hinchman House Natural Science Museum (7 Milk Street):