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Wednesday, April 07, 2021Elite Airways Announces Daily Nonstops to Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket from White Plains, with one-way fares as low as $129
April 7, 2021 – Portland, ME – Elite Airways LLC today announced the introduction of nonstop jet service between White Plains in Westchester County NY, and the islands of Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard MA off the coast of Cape Cod. The new service begins May 27 and 28 at the start of Memorial Day weekend and will operate seven days a week. Tickets are available for sale at 877-393-2510 and EliteAirways.com. With fares starting as low as $129 each way, daily nonstop jet service (Mon-Sun) is as
Thursday, April 01, 2021Cape Cod 5 Announces Virtual Credit for Life Platform for Local High Schools
Cape Cod 5 Announces Virtual Credit for Life Platform for Local High SchoolsNEW WEBSITE TO BE ROLLED OUT DURING FINANCIAL LITERACY MONTH AND WILL OFFER LOCAL STUDENTS AN INTERACTIVE FAIR EXPERIENCE Hyannis, MA – Cape Cod 5 is pleased to announce that it will offer Credit for Life Fairs to local high school juniors and seniors this spring via a new digital platform. Developed in collaboration with eight other Massachusetts banks, the website is intended to serve as a safe and innovative alternative to the
Tuesday, March 30, 2021The Nantucket Lightship Basket Museum formally affiliates with the Nantucket Historical Association
The Nantucket Lightship Basket Museum formally affiliates with the Nantucket Historical Association NANTUCKET, MA –Over the past five months, the Nantucket Historical Association (NHA) has been in discus- sion with the Nantucket Lightship Basket Museum (NLBM) regarding a formal Affiliation that will join the two entities. On March 27, at a special meeting of the NLBM Membership, that body voted overwhelmingly to proceed with the Affiliation. The Boards are excited that joining forces will provide a
Friday, March 26, 2021The Steamship Authority Accepting Entries for 2021 “Sail into Imagination” Art Contest
The Steamship Authority Accepting Entries for 2021“Sail into Imagination” Art ContestLocal K-12 Students Invited to Submit Original Artwork FALMOUTH, MA (March 26, 2021) – The Woods Hole, Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket Steamship Authority (SSA) is accepting entries for its sixth annual “Sail into Imagination” art contest for students in grades K‐12 living on Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket, and in Fairhaven and New Bedford. Thirteen prize winners will be selected. The winning artwork will be
Friday, March 26, 2021Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association’s National Science Foundation Research Experiences for Undergraduates Intern Kiana Burton Wins Prestigious Chambliss Astronomy Achievement Award
Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association’s National Science Foundation Research Experiences for Undergraduates Intern Kiana Burton Wins Prestigious Chambliss Astronomy Achievement Award Nantucket, MA – The Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association (MMA) is delighted to announce that summer 2020 National Science Foundation Research Experiences for Undergraduates (NSF-REU) intern, Kiana Burton, has won the prestigious Chambliss Astronomy Achievement Student Award for her research presentation at the recent virtual
Wednesday, March 24, 2021Rachel Bowyer to Speak as Featured Guest for Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association’s Winter Science Speaker Series
Rachel Bowyer to Speak as Featured Guest for Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association’s Winter Science Speaker Series Nantucket, MA – Update: Due to unforeseen circumstances, we are rescheduling the Wednesday, March 24 Winter Science Speaker Series talk. The new date will be Wednesday, March 31 at 7pm. The registration link for the event remains unchanged. On March 31 at 7pm, the Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association (MMA) is hosting a live lecture entitled, “Hidden Patterns in Galaxy Motions: What They Can
Wednesday, March 17, 2021Rachel Bowyer to Speak as Featured Guest for Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association’s Winter Science Speaker Series
Rachel Bowyer to Speak as Featured Guest for Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association’s Winter Science Speaker Series Nantucket, MA – On March 24th at 7pm, the Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association (MMA) is hosting a live lecture entitled, “Hidden Patterns in Galaxy Motions: What They Can Tell Us About the Universe” presented by former MMA National Science Foundation Research Experience for Undergraduates (NSF-REU) intern, Rachel Bowyer. This talk is part of our FREE Winter Science Speaker Series and will be
Monday, March 15, 2021ROBIN KIRK TO LEAD NANTUCKET ISLAND CHAMBER of COMMERCE as its new PRESIDENT & CEO
For immediate release Contact: Alicia Carney, Chairman of the Nantucket Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors alicia@nantucketdreamland.org or (508) 228-1700 ROBIN KIRK TO LEAD NANTUCKET ISLAND CHAMBER of COMMERCE as its new PRESIDENT & CEO Nantucket, MA 15 March 2021 — The officers and directors of Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce have selected Robin Kirk, presently of central Florida, to lead the Chamber as its new President & CEO. Following a thorough and diligent evaluation of more than 200
Wednesday, March 10, 2021THE YELLOW HOUSE 2021 OBOI Programs: Mar. 22 - Apr. 3
THE YELLOW HOUSE2021 OBOI Programs: Mar. 22 - Apr. 3 All programs are online unless otherwise indicated. Visit https://tinyurl.com/2021OBOI for links to online programs as they arrive.Artists Association of Nantucket presents “Home,” a collaborative exhibition. Cecilia Joyce & Seward Gallery, 19 Washington Street Mar. 26 - Apr. 2: Open Weekdays 11-4PM, Saturday 11-2PM, Closed Sunday This year’s book, The Yellow House, lends itself to themes of family, home, architecture, still life interiors, the color
Wednesday, March 10, 2021Vineyard Wind Statement on Release of Final Environmental Impact Statement
Vineyard Wind Statement on Release of Final Environmental Impact Statement FEIS Publication Marks Major Milestone for the First-In-The-Nation Project, Broader Industry (NEW BEDFORD, MA) – Vineyard Wind, a joint venture between Avangrid Renewables, a subsidiary of AVANGRID, Inc. (NYSE: AGR), and Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP), today issued a statement following the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management’s (BOEM) release of the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS), the penultimate step in the
Wednesday, March 10, 2021Nantucket by Design announces Keynote Speakers and New Additions to the Virtual Event Line-Up
Nantucket by Design announces Keynote Speakers and New Additions to the Virtual Event Line-Up NANTUCKET, MA – An award-winning line-up of interior designers, including Nate Berkus, Alexa Hampton, and Corey Damen Jenkins will be the Keynote Speakers at the Nantucket Historical Association’s summer fundraiser, Nantucket by Design, which is scheduled to be held virtually Aug. 5-7. Since Nate Berkus established his award-winning interior design firm at the age of 24, his approachable and elevated
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Tuesday, March 09, 2021Survey measuring attitudes on climate change finds that Nantucketers are alarmed, prepared to take individual action
Survey measuring attitudes on climate change finds that Nantucketers are alarmed, prepared to take individual action NANTUCKET, Mass.--Nantucketers are alarmed about climate change, according to results of a new survey conducted by ReMain Nantucket and ACKlimate and released today. An analysis of the survey, conducted in January, found that Nantucketers are far more likely to be alarmed about climate change than the national average, 73 percent compared to 26 percent reported in the April 2020 Yale
Friday, March 05, 2021Upcoming Virtual Open Nights with the Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association
Upcoming Virtual Open Nights with the Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association Nantucket, MA – As part of our Nantucket Science Festival, we are excited to offer three FREE Virtual Open Nights this month. The first will be in English on Sunday, March 14th from 8-9PM. The second will be in Spanish on Thursday, March 18th from 8-9PM, followed by the third session in English from 9-10PM. During the Science Festival Open Nights, you can join our professional astronomers for an impressive tour of Nantucket’s
Friday, March 05, 20217th Annual Nantucket Science Festival
7th Annual Nantucket Science Festival Nantucket, MA – The Nantucket Science Festival is back for another exciting year. From March 13 – March 20, join the Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association (MMA) and the Nantucket Community School (NCS) for a week-long celebration of all things STEAM. The Nantucket Science Festival aims to connect people with their inner scientist by providing fun, interactive activities designed to engage people of all ages, opportunities to learn about science-based organizations on the
Tuesday, March 02, 2021Izzy Gaw to Speak as Featured Guest for Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association’s Winter Science Speaker Series
Izzy Gaw to Speak as Featured Guest for Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association’s Winter Science Speaker Series Nantucket, MA – On March 10th at 7pm, the Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association (MMA) is hosting a live lecture entitled, “The Debris Diet: How Microplastics are Infiltrating the Marine Food Chain” presented by former MMA Aquarium intern and co-manager, Izzy Gaw. This talk is part of our FREE Winter Science Speaker Series and will be held via Zoom. One of the most pervasive anthropogenic stressors
Thursday, February 25, 2021Town of Nantucket to Support the Nantucket Chamber Grant Program
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 25, 2021Contacts: Nantucket Chamber of Commerce Melissa Murphy melissa@nantucketchamber.org 508-228-1700 ext. 7 Town of Nantucket Janet Schulte jschulte@nantucket-ma.gov 508-228-0925 Town of Nantucket to Support the Nantucket Chamber Grant ProgramMore than $200,000 in relief now available to help local small businesses impacted by Covid-19 NANTUCKET, Massachusetts -- Today, the Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce receipt of a $153,500 grant
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Thursday, February 18, 2021NHA Announces Three Hires
NHA Announces Three Hires The Nantucket Historical Association (NHA) has promoted Miranda Dale to manager of visitor operations and added two new staff members. Dale, a Nantucket native, graduated from the University of Virginia with a bachelor’s degree in English and religious studies. She joined the NHA three years ago as an interpreter in the visitor operations department. Upon the retirements of long-time mangers Peggi Godwin and Maria Grause, Dale stepped up and will be responsible for visitor
Wednesday, February 17, 2021Abby Mintz to Speak as Featured Guest for Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association’s Winter Science Speaker Series
Abby Mintz to Speak as Featured Guest for Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association’s Winter Science Speaker Series Nantucket, MA – On February 24 th at 7pm, the Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association (MMA) is hosting a live lecture entitled, “From Near to Far: Exploring How Stars Form and Galaxies Evolve” presented by former MMA National Science Foundation Research Experience for Undergraduates (NSF-REU) intern, Abby Mintz. This talk is part of our FREE Winter Science Speaker Series and will be held via
Friday, February 12, 2021Artists Association of Nantucket Hosts mid-winter Early Birds ONLINE Exhibition
Artists Association of Nantucket Hosts mid-winterEarly Birds ONLINE Exhibition Mid-winter on the Little Grey Lady and many ask “what is there to do?” Given the AAN’s Cecelia Joyce & Seward Johnson gallery on Washington Street is closed this time of year, the Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) is delighted to announce the opening of an Online Early Birds exhibition, which goes live on Friday, February 19, at 9 A.M. with art available 24/7 through Friday April 9. You may view work
Thursday, February 11, 2021Cape Cod 5 Receives Outstanding CRA Rating
Cape Cod 5 Receives Outstanding CRA Rating Hyannis, MA – Cape Cod 5 recently received its 10th consecutive “Outstanding” rating on its Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) Performance Evaluation, issued jointly by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and Massachusetts Division of Banks (DOB). The Bank has maintained an “Outstanding” rating since 1994, reflecting its excellent record of meeting community needs over the past 26 years. “Our Outstanding CRA rating is evidence of the fact that Cape Cod
Tuesday, February 09, 2021Cape Cod 5 Announces Grants Totaling $250,000 to Support Local Food and Housing Security Efforts
Cape Cod 5 Announces Grants Totaling $250,000 to Support Local Food and Housing Security EffortsPledge includes immediate philanthropic donations to local organizations, along with increase of the Bank’s Employee Donation Match Program to help support the most pressing community needs at this time. Hyannis, MA – Cape Cod 5 recently announced the first of its 2021 community pandemic support with grants totaling $250,000 from its Foundation to support local organizations in their efforts to provide food
Friday, February 05, 2021Cape Cod 5 Offers Sponsorship of Online Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Curricula to Local Schools through New Strategic Partnership with EVERFI
Cape Cod 5 Offers Sponsorship of Online Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Curricula to Local Schools through New Strategic Partnership with EVERFI In addition, Bank to grant $500 individual Honorable Mention educational stipends to five local students who participate in national EVERFI Black History Month Challenge. Hyannis, MA – Cape Cod 5 is pleased to announce a three-year strategic partnership with EVERFI, Inc., an international technology company focused on driving social change and financial
Wednesday, February 03, 2021Harvard’s Tanveer Karim to Speak as Featured Guest for Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association’s Winter Science Speaker Series
Harvard’s Tanveer Karim to Speak as Featured Guest for Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association’s Winter Science Speaker Series Nantucket, MA – On February 10 th at 7pm, the Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association (MMA) is hosting a live lecture entitled, “Unraveling the Universe with Spectroscopy and Big Data” presented by former MMA NSF-REU intern, Tanveer Karim. This talk is part of our FREE Winter Science Speaker Series and will be held via Zoom. The Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) is an
Tuesday, February 02, 2021Recap of the Maria Mitchell Association at the 237 th Meeting of the American Astronomical Society
Recap of the Maria Mitchell Association at the 237th Meeting of the American Astronomical Society Nantucket, MA – The Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association is proud to recognize and congratulate its six summer 2020 National Science Foundation Research Experiences for Undergraduates (NSF-REU) interns (virtual for 2020) for their wonderful job presenting their research at the recent meeting of the American Astronomical Society (AAS). The 237th meeting of the AAS took place on January 11-15, 2021 and in light
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Monday, February 01, 2021NHA Hosts House History and Genealogy Research Workshops
NHA Hosts House History and Genealogy Research Workshops NANTUCKET, MA –The Nantucket Historical Association (NHA) has announced plans to host two research- focused workshops on house histories and genealogy this winter. Both workshops will provide the community with the opportunity to develop research techniques, as well as learn about the resources available through the NHA, the Nantucket Atheneum, Town Records offices, and more. With the entire island a National Historic District, house history
Monday, February 01, 2021Artists Association of Nantucket Hosts first 2021 ONLINE Exhibition Valentine’s Work Online
Artists Association of Nantucket Hosts first 2021 ONLINE ExhibitionValentine’s Work Online Although we’re in the depths of winter’s cold—the landscape is devoid of most color, the wind-swept harbor holds few boats, and wisps of smoke from cozy fireplaces abound, the Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) is pleased to announce the opening of a special February Valentine’s Work Online exhibition, which goes live on Friday, February 5, at 9 A.M. with art available 24/7 through Saturday, Feb. 13. You may
Monday, February 01, 2021Whaling Museum will reopen February 12
Whaling Museum will reopen February 12 NANTUCKET, MA – The Nantucket Historical Association (NHA) will reopen the Whaling Museum on Friday, February 12, with free admission for the year-round community. Robust sanitizing measures to make the indoor experience safe will continue. The community can help by reserving a timed slot online. The Festival of Trees remains on display through the President’s Day holiday weekend for visitors to enjoy the festive winter wonderland. In partnership with the Nantucket
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Monday, February 01, 2021NCTV wins 4 awards
NCTV Wins 4 Awards January 28, 2021 — Producers from Nantucket Community Television (NCTV) were nominated for eight awards for multimedia work aired in 2020 by the MASS Access Creator Awards. NCTV took home four awards tonight. The Massachusetts Creator Awards recognizes outstanding work in television and media within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.Civic EngagementFeatures of government programs or people working to make a difference in the civic life of our communities.Nantucket Litter Derby Creator:
Monday, February 01, 2021New Portal for NHA’s Genealogy Database Will Provide the Public with Enhanced Access
New Portal for NHA’s Genealogy Database Will Provide the Public with Enhanced Access NANTUCKET, MA –The Nantucket Historical Association (NHA) has launched a new portal for its Barney Genealogical Database, which holds data for more than 40,000 Nantucketers over two and a half centuries. Barney’s genealogy has been available to the public on the NHA’s website since the 1990s. However, new advancements including powerful search capabilities, the ability to chart family relationships, and web-based
Wednesday, January 27, 2021Nantucket Chamber of Commerce Announces the First Recipients of Rock Solid Grants
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 13, 2021 Contacts: Nantucket Chamber of Commerce Karen Macumber karen@nantucketchamber.org 508-277-6639 ReMain Ventures Cecil Barron Jensen cjensen@remainnantucket.org 508-901-4148 Nantucket Chamber of Commerce Announces the First Recipients of Rock Solid GrantsFour established island businesses to share $20,000 in the first round of funding NANTUCKET, Massachusetts -- The Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce announced today it has awarded $20,000 in grants to
Tuesday, January 26, 2021Check Out a Laptop and Hotspot from the Atheneum
January, 2020 The Atheneum is excited to announce that, thanks to a grant from the Nantucket Fund for Emergency Relief through the Nantucket Community Foundation, we have recently purchased 20 HP Chromebooks and 20 Coolpad Surf Mobile Hotspots. These devices are now available for lending to all library card holders as Connect Kits. Each Connect Kit contains one Chromebook and one Mobile Hotspot, allowing patrons to connect to the internet for school, work, or personal use. Kits may be checked out for
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Monday, January 25, 2021Cape Cod 5 Chair and CEO Dorothy Savarese Appointed for Second Term as President of Federal Reserve Board CDIAC
Cape Cod 5 Chair and CEO Dorothy Savarese Appointed for Second Term as President of Federal Reserve Board CDIACHyannis, MA – Dorothy A. Savarese, Chair and CEO of Cape Cod 5, has been appointed for a second term by the Federal Reserve Board to serve as the President of their Community Depository Institutions Advisory Council (CDIAC) for 2021. The twelve member CDIAC provides first-hand input to the Federal Reserve Board of Governors about the economy, lending conditions and other related issues
Friday, January 22, 2021NHA Hosts House History and Genealogy Research Workshops
NHA Hosts House History and Genealogy Research Workshops NANTUCKET, MA –The Nantucket Historical Association (NHA) has announced plans to host two research- focused workshops on house histories and genealogy this winter. Both workshops will provide the community with the opportunity to develop research techniques, as well as learn about the resources available through the NHA, the Nantucket Atheneum, Town Records offices, and more. With the entire island a National Historic District, house history
Thursday, January 21, 2021TWO DAFFODIL FESTIVAL EVENTS CANCELLED for 2021 CAR PARADE and SIASCONSET PICNIC DELAYED UNTIL 2022
TWO DAFFODIL FESTIVAL EVENTS CANCELLED for 2021 CAR PARADE and SIASCONSET PICNIC DELAYED UNTIL 2022 Nantucket MA 21 Jan 2020 — Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce has determined, in coordination with the Town of Nantucket, and with an abundance of caution, to again cancel 2021’s Daffodil Festival Car Parade and Siasconset Picnic due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. In its place, the Chamber will plan a spring initiative, “Help Our Businesses Bloom,” as the kickoff to the spring/summer 2021 season.
Thursday, January 21, 2021Sara Schoen to Speak as Featured Guest for Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association’s Science Speaker Series
Sara Schoen to Speak as Featured Guest for Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association’s Science Speaker Series Nantucket, MA – On January 27th, 2021 at 7pm, the Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association (MMA) is hosting a live lecture entitled, “Splitting Up a Complex Mess: Integrating Statistics to Understand the Limnonectes kuhlii Complex,” presented by Sara Schoen. This talk is part of our FREE Winter Science Speaker Series and will be held via Zoom. Fourty-one percent of known amphibian species are declining,
Friday, January 15, 2021New NHA Publication, Exploring a Noted Pastor’s Time on Island
New NHA Publication,Exploring a Noted Pastor’s Time on Island NANTUCKET, MA –The Nantucket Historical Association has released a new 146-page publication, Island Pastor, by the Rev. Dr. Ruth Herron Smalt, chronicling six years of her ministry at Nantucket’s First Congregational Church, beginning with her arrival on island in June 2014 as a newly minted pastor.Rev. Ruth shares how she got to know her new congregation and community by wandering along historic cobblestone roads, brick sidewalks, and
Thursday, January 14, 2021One Book One Island: Book Release and Pickup Locations
Kaley Kokomoor, Communications and Outreach Manager. Nantucket Atheneum kkokomoor@nantucketatheneum.org, 860-271-5750 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE One Book One Island: Book Release and Pickup Locations One Book One Island is a collaborative project of community partners and sponsors on Nantucket which seeks to promote reading, and community by encouraging the entire population of Nantucket to read, discuss, and reflect on the same book. We hope to instill the importance of life-long learning for youth and
Thursday, January 14, 2021Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association Winter Science Speaker Series
For Immediate Release January 12, 2021 Contact: Kelly Bernatzky, MMA Development Associate kbernatzky@mariamitchell.org Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association Winter Science Speaker Series Nantucket, MA – Join the Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association this winter as we welcome back some of our amazing intern alumni to discuss their fascinating research and projects. Topics will include open science, terrestrial biology, astronomy, and more! This free speaker series is scheduled for alternating Wednesdays
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Tuesday, January 05, 2021After 115 Years on Loan, the Nantucket Atheneum Donates an Important Collection to the NHA
After 115 Years on Loan, the Nantucket Atheneum Donates an Important Collection to the NHA NANTUCKET, MA –The Trustees of the Nantucket Atheneum and the Nantucket Historical Association (NHA) are pleased to announce an important gift, over one hundred years in the making. A collection of historic artifacts, natural-history specimens, and ethnographic objects from around the world, originally loaned to the NHA from the Atheneum in 1905, has now officially been donated to the museum and will henceforth be
Thursday, December 24, 2020NANTUCKET CHAMBER’S “RED TICKET” DRAWING WINNERS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Karmen Caylor – karmen@nantucketchamber.org NANTUCKET CHAMBER’S “RED TICKET” DRAWING WINNERS FIVE $1,000 and ONE $5,000 WINNERS NAMED CHRISTMAS EVE Nantucket, MA 24 December 2020 — Melissa Murphy, interim President/CEO of Nantucket Chamber of Commerce, today announced the five winners of its Holiday Red Ticket Program after the drawing at 3:00pm on Christmas Eve. The highly popular Holiday Red Ticket Program encourages local holiday shopping and promotes the sustainability of
Tuesday, December 22, 2020Cape Cod 5 Hosts Socially Distanced Events with Santa and Supports Local Families in Need throughout Holiday Season
Cape Cod 5 Hosts Socially Distanced Events with Santa and Supports Local Families in Need throughout Holiday Season Hyannis, MA – Cape Cod 5 recently held a series of socially distanced events with Santa, who greeted and collected letters from community members, utilizing the Bank’s drive-up windows across the region. The event was held alongside the Bank’s annual food, toy and donation drive, through which over 500 food items and 175 toys were collected for local families in need this holiday
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Friday, December 18, 2020NHA University continues and a New Historic Properties Webinar Series will launch this January
NHA University continues and a New Historic Properties Webinar Series will launch this JanuaryNANTUCKET, MA – The Nantucket Historical Association (NHA) is excited to continue NHA University this January, starting with a new semester focusing on Archaeology and Paleontology. NHA University will continue to run as a bi-weekly e-newsletter with a corresponding paid virtual lecture that will remain free to NHA members.The series will kick off on Tuesday, January 5 with a webinar exploring the archaeological
Monday, December 14, 2020The Community Foundation's Nantucket Fund for Emergency Relief Awards an additional $1 Million in Covid-19 Relief Grants to Island Nonprofits
The Community Foundation’s Nantucket Fund for Emergency Relief Awards an additional $1 Million in COVID-19 Relief Grants to Island Nonprofits The Community Foundation for Nantucket (CFN) is pleased to announce that it has awarded an additional $1 Million in Phase III Emergency Relief grants. To date, the Foundation has awarded over $2 Million in COVID -19 Relief grants to 33 Island nonprofits, benefiting the entire Nantucket community. The Nantucket Fund for Emergency Relief was established
Monday, December 07, 2020ReMain Nantucket Announces 5 Participating Universities:Envision Resilience Nantucket Challenge
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, November 23, 2020 CONTACT: Claire Martin cmartin@remainnantucket.org 774-271-0868 ReMain Nantucket Announces Five Participating Universities in Envision Resilience Nantucket Challenge for Spring 2021 Design Studio NANTUCKET, Mass.---ReMain Nantucket announced today the five universities that will participate in the Envision Resilience Nantucket Challenge to address sea level rise: University of Florida College of Design, Construction and Planning, Harvard University
Wednesday, December 02, 2020NHA Announces Reimagined Holiday Magic Programming
NHA Announces Reimagined Holiday Magic Programming NANTUCKET, MA – The Nantucket Historical Association (NHA) is pleased to announce it has reimagined A Night of Holiday Magic. This beloved family holiday tradition will expand to a 3-week offering of free programming in the Discovery Center at the Whaling Museum. With all the proper safety protocols in place, children can create ornaments and holiday crafts in the Discovery Center, Tuesdays–Saturdays, 10am–2pm, through December 19, with new themes and
Wednesday, December 02, 2020White Elephant Resorts Receives The Boston Globe's ''Top Places to Work'' 2020 Award for the Seventh Consecutive Year
White Elephant Resorts Receives The Boston Globe’s “Top Places to Work” 2020 Award for the Seventh Consecutive Year White Elephant Resorts has been recognized by The Boston Globe’s 13th annual “Top Places to Work” 2020 for the seventh consecutive year. The annual employee-based survey received submissions from more than 80,000 employees at 285 Massachusetts-based companies this year. The results were published in The Boston Globe Magazine on November 22, 2020. The Boston Globe’s 2020 “Top
Monday, November 23, 2020Cape Cod 5 Receives Accolades from The Boston Globe
Cape Cod 5 Receives Accolades from The Boston Globe Hyannis, MA – Cape Cod 5 has been named one of the Top Places to Work in Massachusetts by The Boston Globe. This is the third year in a row that the Bank has received this award, which includes an evaluation of an organization’s direction, execution, connection, management, work, benefits and engagement via a confidential employee survey. This year, Cape Cod 5 ranked 7th among all large employers in the state. Over 80,000 individuals from over 250
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Tuesday, November 17, 2020Guidance to Visitors to the Cape & Islands
Guidance to Visitors to the Cape & IslandsInformation for Visitors to the Cape & Island’s Community:Updated as of November 6, 2020 – Will be updated with changes in local/state regulations Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard, Nantucket, and the Elizabeth Islands appreciate, welcome, and depend on you, our visitors, seasonal residents, non-resident homeowners, and seasonal workforce. On November 6, Massachusetts issued orders and advisories related to size of public and private gatherings, use of face coverings in
Tuesday, November 17, 2020Nantucket Chamber of Commerce to Launch the Rock Solid Fund
Nantucket Chamber of Commerce to Launch the Rock Solid Fund Grants help island business owners innovate in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. NANTUCKET, Massachusetts -- Today, The Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with ReMain Ventures, is pleased to announce a new grant program has been established for local small businesses owners, to help them launch innovative responses to economic challenges, such as the Covid-19 pandemic. The Rock Solid Fund will award micro-grants of up to
Monday, November 09, 2020The Artists Association of Nantucket hosts the Faculty Holiday Showcase and Sale, November 13-December 30
The Artists Association of Nantucket hosts the Faculty Holiday Showcase and Sale, November 13-December 30 “Tis the Season to let Art warm the Heart!”Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) is delighted to announce that it is hosting the Faculty Holiday Showcase and Sale from November 13 through December 30 at the Visual Arts Center, 24 Amelia Drive. The show will be open Monday-Friday, 9 A.M. to 5 P.M. “This exhibition is a great opportunity to see the artwork of AAN’s talented faculty and staff all
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Friday, November 06, 2020Cape Cod 5 Continues Its Support of Veterans and Military Families by Partnering with Local Community
Cape Cod 5 Continues Its Support of Veterans and Military Families by Partnering with Local Community Organizations Bank announces a $25,000 donation to Cape & Islands Veterans Outreach Center, annual Cape Cod Cares for the Troops collection drive and continued partnership with Cape Cod Military Support Foundation Hyannis, MA – In recognition of Military Family Month, Cape Cod 5 today announced a $25,000 donation to Cape and Islands Veterans Outreach Center to help fund its new Veterans
Friday, November 06, 2020Artists Association of Nantucket announces Winning Artists of the People’s Choice Exhibition
And the Winner Is…..Artists Association of Nantucket announces Winning Artists of the People’s Choice Exhibition The Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) is pleased to announce the winning artists for the People’s Choice exhibition, a recent show that was held in the Cecelia Joyce & Seward Johnson Gallery, 19 Washington Street. Throughout the course of the exhibition, visitors voted for their favorite works via a secure & private text sent to AAN gallery managerPeter J. Greenhalgh.
Friday, October 30, 2020Nantucket Community Music Center Names New Executive Director
Nantucket Community Music Center Names New Executive DirectorNCMC Welcomes New Executive Director, Anthony WagnerNantucket, MA, October 27, 2020 – Anthony Wagner has been named the new Executive Director of the Nantucket Community Music Center, bringing extensive experience in non-profit development and public relations. He will work alongside Director of Operations, Andrea Wulffleff, beginning this month. Tony began his career as an audio technician and joins the NCMC with over 20 years’ experience in
Thursday, October 29, 2020Cape Cod 5 Named one of the Best Banks to Work For by American Banker for Third Straight Year
Cape Cod 5 Named one of the Best Banks to Work For by American Banker for Third Straight Year Hyannis, MA – Cape Cod 5 has been named #29, and highest ranked institution in Massachusetts, on the list of 2020 Best Banks to Work For by American Banker. This is the Bank’s third year receiving this award in recognition of its ongoing investment in employee wellbeing, career development and personal growth. “We are honored and humbled for Cape Cod 5 to once again be named one of the Best Banks to Work For
Thursday, October 29, 2020The Artists Association of Nantucket Hosts Variations on a Theme Exhibition
The Artists Association of Nantucket Hosts Variations on a Theme ExhibitionArtists Association of Nantucket (AAN) is delighted to be showcasing the Variations on a Theme Exhibition, through Weds. November 18 in the Cecelia Joyce & Seward Johnson Gallery, 19 Washington Street. “During this exhibition, our artists were invited to bring in either two small works or one large work, which we feel gives the first floor gallery a wonderful cross selection for all those interested in art,” said AAN gallery
Thursday, October 29, 2020Steamship Authority Offers Free Travel For All Veterans Day Annually
STEAMSHIP AUTHORITY OFFERS FREE TRAVEL FOR ALL VETERANS ON VETERANS DAY ANNUALLY Falmouth (October 21, 2020) – The Steamship Authority is pleased to once again honor all United States military personnel, including those in active duty, veterans who have been honorably discharged and retired veterans, with free passenger travel on Veterans Day, November 11, 2020. This day of free travel, which started in 2019, will now be an annual event. All veterans, including active duty, military veterans and retired
Monday, October 26, 2020The Community Foundation’s Nantucket Fund for Emergency Relief Awards $1 Million in COVID-19 Relief
The Community Foundation’s Nantucket Fund for Emergency Relief Awards $1 Million in COVID-19 Relief Grants The Community Foundation for Nantucket is pleased to announce that they have awarded over $1 Million in community relief grants to support Nantucket during the COVID-19 Pandemic. On March 17, 2020 the Community Foundation for Nantucket established the Nantucket Fund for Emergency Relief. Just two weeks later, the first Emergency Relief grant was awarded. Since then the Community
Thursday, October 15, 2020Stop the Spread: Covid 19 Testing Coming to Nantucket
“Stop the Spread” COVID-19 Testing Coming to NantucketFree asymptomatic testing at Nantucket Cottage Hospital (October 14, 2020) Free COVID-19 testing for asymptomatic individuals will be available at Nantucket Cottage Hospital starting Friday, Oct. 16 through the state’s “Stop the Spread” strategic testing program. With Nantucket designated by the state as a high-risk area for coronavirus transmission, the island will become the latest community to launch a Stop the Spread testing site. The
Tuesday, October 13, 2020Cape Cod 5 Named ''Best Bank'' by Community Members in Annual Local Awards
Cape Cod 5 Named “Best Bank” by Community Members in Annual Local Awards Hyannis, MA – Cape Cod 5 was recently named by members of the community as “Best Bank” in the annual Cape Cod Times “Cape Cod’s Best” Community Choice Awards and “Best Bank” in the Inquirer and Mirror’s 2020 Best of Nantucket Readers Poll. Cape Cod 5 was also recognized in Martha’s Vineyard Magazine’s Best of the Vineyard 2020 Awards as runner-up in the Best Bank category. “We at Cape Cod 5 are so appreciative of the trust
Monday, October 05, 2020AAN Presents Annual Wet Paint Auction & “Coming and Going” Preview with NEW ONLINE Format
Artists Association of Nantucket Press Release Date: October 2, 2020 Contact: Peter J. Greenhalgh, AAN Gallery Manager 508 228 0294 peter@nantucketarts.org AAN Presents Annual Wet Paint Auction & “Coming and Going” Preview with NEW ONLINE FormatView the Online Format Here! Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) is pleased to announce that art from the popular and cautiously crafted late-season fundraiser will be available for a day of in-person viewing on Sunday October 11 at Bartlett’s Farm, 33
Monday, October 05, 2020NHA Announces “Study Hall” Community Initiative at the Whaling Museum starting this October
Contact: Ashley Santos, Associate Director of Marketing Nantucket Historical Association ashley@nha.org, 508-228-1894, ext. 131 For Immediate Release: Monday, October 5, 2020 NHA Announces “Study Hall” Community Initiative at the Whaling Museum starting this October NANTUCKET, MA – 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 World Wide
Friday, October 02, 2020Cape Cod 5 Chair and CEO Dorothy Savarese Named to Most Powerful Women in Banking list
PRESS RELEASE for Cape Cod 5 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 10/1/2020 Contact: Stephanie Dennehy for further information at 508-247-1605 or sdennehy@capecodfive.com Cape Cod 5 Chair and CEO Dorothy Savarese Named to Most Powerful Women in Banking list Hyannis, MA – For the ninth consecutive year, Dorothy A. Savarese, Chair and CEO of Cape Cod 5, has been named one of the 25 Most Powerful Women in Banking by American Banker. Honorees are recognized for their professional achievements, their influence in the
Wednesday, September 30, 2020CARE for the Cape & Islands Seeks Nominations for 2020 Stewardship Awards
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 28, 2020 Contact: Jill Talladay Jill@careforthecapeandislands.org CARE for the Cape & Islands www.careforthecapeandislands.org 508-760-8187 CARE for the Cape & Islands Seeks Nominations for 2020 Stewardship Awards CARE for the Cape and Islands is seeking nominations from the community for their annual Business/Organization Stewardship Award and Youth Stewardship Award. The awards will be presented during the CARE About a Clean Cape & Islands Summit to be
Thursday, September 24, 2020The COVID Grief Project
The COVID Grief ProjectCollectively memorializing our grief: Exploring COVID-related loss in the Nantucket community Grief is complicated. It can make us feel alone, feel crazy, out of control, and certain that bad things will continue to happen. The COVID-19 pandemic is unprecedented, and the depth and breadth of grief people are experiencing is unfathomable. Some loses, like the death of a loved one, are easy to name. Other loses, like the loss of hugging your mom, on not catching up with your coworkers
Thursday, September 24, 2020NANTUCKET LIGHTSHIP BASKET MUSEUM ANNOUNCES ALLISON LEVY AS NEW INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
For Immediate Release From: Nantucket Lightship Basket Museum Contact: Allison Levy, Interim Executive DirectorAllison@nantucketlighshipbasketmuseum.org 508.228.1177 NANTUCKET LIGHTSHIP BASKET MUSEUM ANNOUNCES ALLISON LEVY AS NEW INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO LEAD MUSEUM Nantucket, MA, September 22, 2020 Allison Levy has been promoted to lead the Nantucket Lightship Basket Museum as the museum enters its 21st year. Previously, Allison has been working at the museum in the roll of Deputy Director
Wednesday, September 23, 2020NANTUCKET CHAMBER RE-IMAGINES NANTUCKET NOEL 47 th ANNUAL CHRISTMAS STROLL POSTPONED UNTIL 2021
NEWS RELEASE FOR RELEASE 9/23/2020 Contact: Karmen Caylor Events Manager 508-228-1700 karmen@nantucketchamber.org NANTUCKET CHAMBER RE-IMAGINES NANTUCKET NOEL 47th ANNUAL CHRISTMAS STROLL POSTPONED UNTIL 2021 Nantucket, Mass 23 September 2020 — 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 postponed until 2021. In its place,
Friday, September 18, 2020Maria Mitchell Women of Science Symposium Scheduled for October 2nd Online
NEWS For Immediate Release September 18, 2020 Contact: Jascin Finger jfinger@mariamitchell.org Maria Mitchell Women of Science Symposium Scheduled for October 2nd Online A Different Kind of Women in STEM Meeting Nantucket, MA – The Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association (MMA) will host its second Maria Mitchell Women of Science Symposium (MMWSS) virtually on October 2, 2020 from 1-4PM. Originally planned for an in-person two-and-a-half-day event at the Babson Executive Conference Center in
Friday, September 18, 2020Cape Cod 5 Among Top SBA Paycheck Protection Program Lenders in Massachusetts
PRESS RELEASE for The Cape Cod Five Cents Savings Bank FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 9/17/2020 Contact: Stephanie Dennehy for further information at 508-247-1605 orsdennehy@capecodfive.comCape Cod 5 Among Top SBA Paycheck Protection Program Lenders in MassachusettsBank ranked 8th in the state for PPP loans and continues to provide support for local businesses impacted by the pandemic Hyannis, MA – According to data released by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), Cape Cod 5 ranked 8 th in Massachusetts
Thursday, September 17, 2020The NHA announces its plans for a reimagined Festival of Wreaths and Festival of Trees
Contact: Stacey W. Stuart, Director of Corporate Development Nantucket Historical Association sstuart@nha.org, 508-228-1894 x 130 For Immediate Release: Thursday, September 17, 2020 Photo Credit: Emily Elisabeth PhotographyThe NHA announces its plans for a reimagined Festival of Wreaths and Festival of Trees NANTUCKET, MA – The Nantucket Historical Association (NHA) is reimagining its plans for two of its beloved holiday festivals this season, with both being slightly adjusted to adhere to safety
Wednesday, September 16, 2020Nanducket Announces Release of New Children's Book, Ack! The Nantucket Duckling
Nanducket Announces Release of New Children's Book, Ack! The Nantucket DucklingAward-winning Book Addresses Issues like Bullying and Inclusivity, Now Available on Amazon NEW YORK, Sept. 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Nanducket today announced the launch of Ack! The Nantucket Duckling, available in hardcover and Kindle versions on Amazon, and directly at www.nanducket.com. Ack: The Nantucket Duckling is a children's book that celebrates unconditional love and self-acceptance, and addresses important issues like
Tuesday, September 15, 2020Rising Tide Preschool Scholarship Announced
Rising Tide Preschool Scholarship AnnouncedFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMedia Contact: Meghan Washington Office: 508-825-5610 meghan@risingtidepreschool.orgRising Tide Preschool Launches the Scholarship for Tuition Assistance NANTUCKET, Massachusetts, September 14, 2020 — Rising Tide Preschool (RTP) announces the launch of its scholarship program for the 2020-21 academic year. The new scholarship program is aimed at minority students and low income families who have historically been underrepresented in
Monday, September 14, 2020Town of Nantucket Statement to the Nantucket Community Regarding COVID19 “September Surge”
Town and County of Nantucket Select Board • County Commissioners Dawn E. Hill Holdgate, Chair Jason Bridges Matt Fee Kristie L. Ferrantella Melissa Murphy 16 Broad Street Nantucket, Massachusetts 02554 Telephone (508) 228-7255 Facsimile (508) 228-7272 www.nantucket-ma.gov C. Elizabeth Gibson Town & County Manager Town of Nantucket Statement to the Nantucket Community (Residents and Visitors) Regarding COVID-19 “September Surge”September 11, 2020 Recently, Nantucket has experienced what is
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Friday, September 11, 2020Economic Impact Study of COVID-19 Crisis Shifts into Phase II
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, Sept. 10, 2020 CONTACTS: ReMain Nantucket Virna Gonzalez vgonzalez@remainnantucket.org 508-901-4143 Department of Culture and Tourism Janet Schulte jschulte@nantucket-ma.gov 508-325-5396 EBP Adam Blair adam.blair@ebp-us.com 617-338-6775, ext.259 Economic Impact Study of COVID-19 Crisis Shifts into Phase IINANTUCKET, Massachusetts---ReMain Nantucket announced that the next in a series of surveys studying the economic impacts of COVID-19 on local businesses and
Thursday, September 10, 2020Steamship Authority launches eFerry ticketing on traditional ferry services
CONTACT Sean F. Driscoll Communications Director sdriscoll@steamshipauthority.com 508-548-5011, ext. 302 Steamship Authority launches eFerry ticketing on traditional ferry services FALMOUTH – The Woods Hole, Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket Steamship Authority is launching its eFerry tickets for its traditional service and pairing it with a responsive mobile payment option, allowing customers a quick, convenient and contactless method to buy their tickets and hop on board their ferry. Today’s launch
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Thursday, September 10, 2020NHA University Relaunches this September
Contact: Ashley Santos, Associate Director of Marketing Nantucket Historical Association ashley@nha.org, 508-228-1894, ext. 131For Immediate Release: Thursday, September 10, 2020 NHA University Relaunches this September NANTUCKET, MA – The Nantucket Historical Association (NHA) is excited to relaunch NHA University on Tuesday, September 15. Running as a bi-weekly e-newsletter, NHA University is a free educational resource with, new this fall, a corresponding series of paid virtual lectures. With the
Wednesday, September 09, 2020VINEYARD WIND AND NANTUCKET ANNOUNCE COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP
VINEYARD WIND AND NANTUCKET ANNOUNCE COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP For Immediate Release: September 8, 2020 (NANTUCKET, MA) – Vineyard Wind, the Town of Nantucket, and leading Island nonprofits announced today plans to create The Nantucket Offshore Wind Community Fund, which will support local initiatives to combat the effects of global climate change, enhance coastal resiliency, and protect, restore, and preserve Nantucket’s cultural and historic resources. Vineyard Wind has agreed to provide an initial $4
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Friday, September 04, 2020Whaling Museum Audio Tour now available in Spanish at the NHA
Contact: Ashley Santos, Associate Director of Marketing Nantucket Historical Association ashley@nha.org, 508-228-1894, ext. 131 For Immediate Release: Thursday, September 10, 2019 Whaling Museum Audio Tour now available in Spanish at the NHA NANTUCKET, MA – The Nantucket Historical Association (NHA) is pleased to announce the Whaling Museum Audio Tour is now available in Spanish. The NHA is pleased to offer this enhancement to Spanish speaking visitors and members of the community. The Whaling Museum
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Friday, September 04, 2020NHA Receives Major Grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services
Contact: Ashley Santos, Associate Director of Marketing Nantucket Historical Association ashley@nha.org, 508-228-1894, ext. 131 For Immediate Release: Wednesday, September 2, 2020 NHA Receives Major Grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services NANTUCKET, MA – The Nantucket Historical Association (NHA) is pleased to announce it has been awarded a $190,000 grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) supporting a project to better understand and catalog the NHA’s archeology
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Wednesday, September 02, 2020Nantucket's Jared Coffin House Opens New Suites and The Tap Room
Nantucket's Jared Coffin House Opens New Suites and The Tap Room Each of the new accommodations honors influential, historic women on Nantucket Jared Coffin House, a former whaling shipowner's home located in the heart of Nantucket, expanded on August 15, 2020 with the opening of five new accommodations. Additionally, the Tap Room, a fixture in the downtown dining scene for more than four decades, re-opened earlier this season after a 14-year hiatus. Celebrating 175 years, the three-story brick mansion
Monday, August 31, 2020Steamship Authority Extends 2020 “Sail into Imagination” Art Contest Submission Deadline
Contact: Kimberlee McHugh, Director of Marketing 508-548-5011 Ext. 306, kmchugh@steamshipauthority.com Steamship Authority Extends 2020 “Sail into Imagination” Art Contest Submission DeadlineAll Local K-12 Students Invited to Submit Original Artwork Inspired by Steamship Authority Ferries FALMOUTH (August 27, 2020) – The Woods Hole, Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket Steamship Authority (SSA) has extended the entry submission date to September 30, 2020 for its fifth annual “Sail into Imagination” art contest
Monday, August 31, 2020ANNOUNCING “MAKING WAVES”, AN EVENT TO BENEFIT EGAN MARITIME INSTITUTE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 27, 2020 Contact: Jeff Coakley/617-974-80780 Egan Maritime Institute, Director of Development & Marketing jcoakley@eganmaritime.org ANNOUNCING “MAKING WAVES”, AN EVENT TO BENEFIT EGAN MARITIME INSTITUTE Nantucket Island, MA – On Tuesday, September 2 at 6pm Egan Maritime Institute will broadcast a fun and special fundraising event. Hosted by Bonnie Levison, co-founder of the Nantucket Comedy Festival, Making Waves
Tuesday, August 25, 2020NANTUCKET CHAMBER CEO WILL DEPART POSITION 1 OCTOBER 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Burt Rice 863-224-2218 NANTUCKET CHAMBER CEO WILL DEPART POSITION 1 OCTOBER 2020 CANDIDATE SEARCH UNDERWAY Nantucket, MA 24 August 2020 — Burt Rice, Chairman of the Board for the Nantucket Chamber of Commerce, announced today that Kristie Ferrantella, the Chamber’s president/CEO, will depart the Chamber effective 1 October 2020 for an unnamed island position. Rice and the Chamber’s Executive Committee are engaged in preparing for an expeditious search to identify a
Tuesday, August 25, 2020RogersGray takes #1 Spot as “Top Insurance Workplace” in the United States
RogersGray takes #1 Spot as “Top Insurance Workplace” in the United States Kingston, MA (August 19, 2020) - Insurance Business America, a top industry publication, recently announced that RogersGray has been named as the #1 “Top Insurance Workplace” in the United States, for independent insurance agencies with 100-499 employees. To be considered a Top Insurance Workplace, organizations were invited to fill out an employer form to provide details on their various offerings and practices. Employees from
Monday, August 17, 2020Women + Wellness 2020
Women + Wellness 2020Free Virtual Event on “Emotional Labor” During the Pandemic (August. 14, 2020) The island’s only summer event dedicated exclusively to women’s health returns this month with Nantucket Cottage Hospital’s fourth annual Women + Wellness event as a free, virtual program. Amid the stresses of the ongoing pandemic, many people have expressed feeling overwhelmed, excessively tired, foggy, or just simply under mental strain. They may be experiencing something called “emotional labor,” a
Monday, August 17, 2020Southern Airways Announces Another New England Expansion
Southern Airways Announces Another New England ExpansionDaily Flights Between Nantucket and New Bedford to Begin August 26, 2020Pompano Beach, Fla. August 11, 2020 — Southern Airways Express, the fastest-growing commuter airline in America, announces expanded regional service that includes a new daily flight between New Bedford and Nantucket. The route will complement Southern’s Nantucket expansion earlier this summer, which added Hyannis. The flights will begin on August 26, 2020, and tickets go on sale
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Wednesday, August 12, 2020NHA Publishes New Book about Anna Gardner by Island Author Barbara Ann White
Contact: Ashley Santos, Associate Director of Marketing Nantucket Historical Association ashley@nha.org, 508-228-1894, ext. 131 For Immediate Release: Wednesday, August 12, 2020 NHA Publishes New Book about Anna Gardner by Island Author Barbara Ann White NANTUCKET, MA – NANTUCKET, MA – The Nantucket Historical Association (NHA) is pleased to announce the release of Disturber of Tradition: A Portrait of Anna Gardner, a biography written by Barbara Ann White and published by the NHA, this week. Anna
Tuesday, August 11, 2020NANTUCKET LIGHTSHIP BASKET MUSEUM OPENS 2020 Virtual Exhibit
NANTUCKET LIGHTSHIP BASKET MUSEUM OPENS 2020 Virtual ExhibitWeaving in Isolation, Creating Art During Times Apart Nantucket, MA., May 1, 2019 – The Nantucket Lightship Basket Museum www.nantucketlightshipbasketmuseum.org, presents its 20th year of exhibiting antique and contemporary baskets. Our 2020 exhibit, available to view virtually, explores the different ways that weaving can be a therapeutic outlet during isolation; from being isolated at sea on a lightship, isolated in a spaceship orbiting Earth,
Monday, August 10, 2020James Elliot to Speak as Featured Guest for Nantucket MMA Science Speaker Series
For Immediate Release August 5, 2020 Contact: Kelly Bernatzky, MMA Development Associate kbernatzky@mariamitchell.org James Elliot to Speak as Featured Guest for Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association Science Speaker Series Nantucket, MA – On August 12th at 7pm, the Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association is hosting a live Zoom lecture featuring James Elliot as part of the Maria Mitchell Science Speaker Series. His talk, “Life History and Population Dynamics of Green Crabs (Carcinus maenas)” is a
Monday, August 10, 2020AAN hosts 71st Artist/Patron Exhibition in the Cecelia Joyce & Seward Johnson Gallery
Artists Association of Nantucket Press Release Date: August 7, 2020 Contact: Peter J. Greenhalgh, AAN Gallery Manager 508 228 0294 peter@nantucketarts.orgAAN hosts 71st Artist/Patron Exhibition in the Cecelia Joyce & Seward Johnson Gallery Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) will host their annual Artist/Patron Exhibition, beginning on Friday, August 14. The exhibition will be on display through Saturday August 29 in the Cecelia Joyce & Seward Johnson Gallery, 19 Washington Street. “The first
Monday, August 10, 2020AAN Completes Major Art Acquisition Project With Dual Exhibitions
Press Release -- Artists Association of Nantucket Date: August 5, 2020 Contact: Robert Frazier, AAN Artistic Director 508 680-6784 bobby@nantucketarts.orgAAN Completes Major Art Acquisition Project With Dual Exhibitions The Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) announces the completion of a major acquisition project of Nantucket Art Colony works. Over 100 priceless artworks were donated to AAN in celebration of the association’s 75 th anniversary. Many of these original works can be seen in the
Wednesday, August 05, 2020JOIN THE NANTUCKET HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION AND THE NANTUCKET DREAMLAND FOR A MAGICAL NIGHT
CONTACT: Laura Gallagher Byrne, Director of Theatre and Education Nantucket Dreamland: A Non-Profit Film & Cultural Center 508-332-4822 x101 laura@nantucketdreamland.org PRESS RELEASE JOIN THE NANTUCKET HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION AND THE NANTUCKET DREAMLAND FOR A MAGICAL NIGHTLIVE PERFORMANCE OF 13, THE MUSICAL AT SUNSET HILL THE OLDEST HOUSE. Nantucket, MA 2020- August 6th, 7th, 8th and 9th at 5:30 PM. Grab your blankets, chairs and masks to attend the show 13, the Musical, at the iconic setting of the
Wednesday, August 05, 2020Tyler Roethke & Grant Wentworth to Attempt Swim Across Vineyard Sound to Benefit Hospital
Crossing the Sound Tyler Roethke & Grant Wentworth to Attempt Swim Across Vineyard Sound to Benefit Nantucket Cottage Hospital (August 4, 2020) Two accomplished swimmers will attempt to swim across Vineyard Sound this weekend to raise critical funds for cancer care on Nantucket with proceeds benefitting the Swim Across America-Nantucket charity. Tyler Roethke, who graduated from Nantucket High School this year as an All-American swimmer and 8-time state champion, will join long-distance swimmer and
Tuesday, August 04, 2020Guidance to Cape & Islands Seasonal Community - August 6, 2020
Guidance to Cape & Islands Seasonal CommunityInformation for Visitors and Members of Cape Cod & the Island’s Seasonal Community:Updated as of August 6, 2020 - Effective through the end of Phase 3 of Governor Baker’s Phased Plan to Reopen Massachusetts. Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard, Nantucket, and the Elizabeth Islands appreciate, welcome, and depend on you, our visitors, seasonal residents, non-resident homeowners, and seasonal workforce. On July 6, 2020, Massachusetts entered the first part of Phase 3 of
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Tuesday, August 04, 2020Nantucket Green Crab Week with The Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association & The Nantucket Land Council
For Immediate Release August 3, 2020 Contact: Kelly Bernatzky, MMA Development Associate kbernatzky@mariamitchell.org Nantucket Green Crab Week with The Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association and The Nantucket Land Council Nantucket, MA – The Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association (MMA), in partnership with the Nantucket Land Council (NLC), is excited to announce the first annual Nantucket Green Crab Week. Between August 10 and August 15, 2020, participate in fun daily events to learn about and take
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Tuesday, August 04, 2020Mass Audubon Climate Experts Featured Guests for Maria Mitchell Association's Science Speaker Series
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 3, 2020 CONTACT: Kelly Bernatzky kbernatzky@mariamitchell.org Alexandra Vecchio avecchio@massaudubon.org MASS AUDUBON CLIMATE EXPERTS FEATURED GUESTS FOR NANTUCKET MARIA MITCHELL ASSOCIATION’S SCIENCE SPEAKER SERIES, THURSDAY, AUGUST 13, AT 7 PM LINCOLN, MA— Join Mass Audubon’s Climate Change Program Director, Alexandra Vecchio, and Climate Change Adaptation Ecologist, Dr. Danielle Perry, for the next lecture in
Monday, August 03, 2020Jason Bridges Named Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association Interim Executive Director
For Immediate Release July 28, 2020 Contact: Helene Weld, MMA Board Chair hmweld@gmail.com Jason Bridges Named Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association Interim Executive Director Nantucket, MA - The Maria Mitchell Association (MMA) is pleased to announce that Jason Bridges will be the Interim Director at the Maria Mitchell Association effective August 24, 2020. Jason will replace outgoing Director, David Gagnon. A graduate of Wabash College with a degree in Psychology and Chemistry, Bridges has been a
Monday, August 03, 2020Happy Place Dining Sourcebook Arrives To ACK
Happy Place Dining Sourcebook Arrives To ACKNantucket’s First Ever Printed Digital Guide Launches [Nantucket, Massachusetts, July 27th] Happy Place is Nantucket’s sourcebook that sets a new stage for creative marketing, community building and higher consciousness.Happy Place is the New blACKbook Founded by Holly Ruth Finigan, Happy Place is the 2020 evolution of her beloved Nantucket blACKbook. Since 2012, Holly and her team of marketing strategists have been providing an authentic view of life on
Friday, July 24, 2020AAN Hosts First Gallery Exhibition Summer Small Works Opening Friday, July 24
Artists Association of Nantucket Press Release Date: July 23, 2020 Contact: Peter J. Greenhalgh, AAN Gallery Manager508 228 0294 peter@nantucketarts.orgAAN Hosts First Gallery Exhibition Summer Small Works Opening Friday, July 24 Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) will be hosting a three-week Summer Small Works Exhibition, opening on Friday, July 24 at 10 AM. The exhibition will be on display on the first floor of the Cecelia Joyce & Seward Johnson Gallery, 19 Washington Street. “The summer small
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Wednesday, July 22, 2020ReMain Nantucket Launches Envision Resilience
CONTACT: Claire Martin cmartin@remainnantucket.org 774-271-0868 ReMain Nantucket Launches Envision Resilience: Nantucket Challenge, Calling on Design Students to Reimagine Nantucket HarborNANTUCKET, Mass.---ReMain Nantucket announced today the inception of Envision Resilience: Nantucket Challenge, a coastal resilience initiative that will leverage academia and local leadership to develop and consider innovative and adaptive solutions to sea level rise. Nantucket Island is one of hundreds of U.S. cities and
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Friday, July 17, 2020Museum of African American History Launches New Social Justice Program Initiative with $1M Grant
Museum of African American History Launches New Social Justice Program Initiative with $1M Liberty Mutual Foundation GrantMuseum to Expand Online Learning and Archival Resources and Offer Virtual Event Capacity The Museum of African American History (MAAH) is excited to announce that it has been awarded a $1 million grant from the Liberty Mutual Foundation to create new programs that position MAAH at the forefront of today’s local and national discourse about equity and civil rights. “As the country
Thursday, July 09, 2020Nantucket Whaler Flagship Store Re-Opens for the 2020 Season
Nantucket Whaler Flagship Store Re-Opens for the 2020 Season NANTUCKET ISLAND, MASS. (June 25, 2020) ─ Nantucket Whaler, a lifestyle apparel brand, is pleased to announce the seasonal re-opening of its flagship retail store located on 7 Old South Wharf on Nantucket Island, Mass. You can visit the unique and welcoming store now through August, Monday-Wednesday 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm, Thursday-Sunday 11:00 am - 6:00 pm. The Nantucket Whaler brand’s rich history, dating back to 1837, and infused with the
Thursday, July 09, 2020Whaling Museum Reopening July 11
Photos: Emily Elisabeth Photography Contact:Ashley Santos, Associate Director of Marketing Nantucket Historical Associationashley@nha.org, 508-228-1894, ext. 131 For Immediate Release: Thursday, July 2, 2020 Whaling Museum Reopening July 11 NANTUCKET, MA – The Nantucket Historical Association (NHA) is officially reopening the doors at the Whaling Museum on Saturday, July 11. The NHA staff looks forward to welcoming Members back for an extended two-day “Members’ Preview” on Saturday, July 11 and
Thursday, July 09, 2020Cape Cod 5 Modernizes its Foundation Structure Commitment to supporting communities continues through
Press Release for Cape Cod 5 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 7, 2020 Contact: Stephanie Dennehy for further information at sdennehy@capecodfive.com Cape Cod 5 Modernizes its Foundation Structure Commitment to supporting communities continues through Bank and Foundation Hyannis, MA – In its continuing efforts to modernize and enhance its ability to effectively support the communities it serves, Cape Cod 5 has converted its Foundation Trust to a 501(c)3 corporation. Since its creation in 1998, the
Thursday, July 09, 20202020 Boston Pops for Nantucket The 24 th annual event reimagined as a free celebratory broadcast
2020 Boston Pops for NantucketThe 24 th annual event reimagined as a free celebratorybroadcast (NANTUCKET, MA) The show will go on! This year’s Boston Pops on for Nantucket to benefit Nantucket Cottage Hospital has been reimagined to safely carry on this wonderful island tradition. For the past 23 years the island community has come together on Jetties Beach to support Nantucket Cottage Hospital. This year it will come together again in spirit on Saturday, August 8th at 7 pm for a free celebratory
Thursday, July 09, 2020NHA holds 126th Annual Meeting Virtually this Friday, July 10
NHA holds 126th Annual Meeting Virtually this Friday, July 10NANTUCKET, MA – The Nantucket Historical Association (NHA) will host its 126th Annual Meeting virtually via Zoom on Friday, July 10th at 5pm for members. Kelly Williams steps down as President of the NHA Board of Trustees in August and Calvin “Chip” Carver will assume the Presidency. Williams served three years with major accomplishments that include 1) growing partnerships with on and off island institutions, 2) strengthening the brand of the
Thursday, July 09, 2020Letter from Chris Gagnier, Chair of the Fairwinds Board of Directors.
To our partners: We have important news to share with you. After nearly seven years as Fairwinds’ Executive Director, Tess de Alberdi will be stepping down from that role at the end of August, 2020. Though we are delighted for her as she seeks new opportunities that will launch her into the next phase of her career, we are sorry to see her go. Her service to Fairwinds has been vital in getting the agency where it is today. Tess took over the executive directorship of Nantucket Family and Children’s
Friday, July 03, 2020JULY 4th MAIN STREET AND CHILDREN’S BEACH ACTIVITIES CANCELLED; FIREWORKS POSTPONED
Town & County of Nantucket Coronavirus Response Team Public Information Officer –Gregg Tivnan, Assistant Town ManagerJULY 4th MAIN STREET AND CHILDREN’S BEACH ACTIVITIES CANCELLED; FIREWORKS POSTPONED Town officials remind the public that the Town’s Annual July 4th Main Street Festivities and the Children’s Beach Activities are cancelled this year to avoid spreading the Coronavirus. This includes the Annual Main Street Water Fight. Main Street will not be closed to traffic as in previous
Friday, July 03, 2020NANTUCKET LIGHTSHIP BASKET MUSEUM’s BASKETS & BUBBLY AUCTION
NANTUCKET LIGHTSHIP BASKET MUSEUM’s BASKETS & BUBBLY AUCTION The Nantucket Lightship Basket Museum will hold an online auctionto celebrate this year’s Baskets & Bubbly fundraiser. The auction willbe online from 8AM on Saturday, August 1st and closesat 8PM on Sunday, August 9th. A video introduction by Raphael Osana will be a prelude to the 20 auction items. This is the opportunity to celebrate the Museum’s 20th year through monetary support as this auction is one our main fundraisers. There will be
Wednesday, July 01, 2020Coordinated Recovery Marketing by MA RTCs Result in Statewide Billboard Campaign
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Nancy Gardella, Co-chair MA RTCs, 508-939-0900, nancy@mvy.com Coordinated Recovery Marketing by MA Regional Tourism Councils Results in Statewide Billboard Campaign“With love from” campaign will feature fourteen tourism regions in Massachusetts on 17 billboards over three months Boston, MA (June 30, 2020) – Beginning in July, expect to see billboards sending “postcards of love” across the Commonwealth from the state’s own tourism destinations. Over the next three
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Tuesday, June 30, 2020Letter to the Community from Nantucket Cottage Hospital
The summer has arrived on Nantucket. As President and CEO of Nantucket Cottage Hospital, I want to take this opportunity to praise the shared sacrifices the community has made since March to keep the coronavirus at bay, but also urge everyone on the island to stay vigilant in the weeks and months ahead. On Monday, June 22, Nantucket Cottage Hospital reported the first new confirmed case of COVID-19 on the island in more than month. I think this should be a reminder that as much as we want to be
Tuesday, June 16, 2020Nantucket Chamber Joins National Initiative to Address Inequality of Opportunity
Nantucket Chamber Joins National Initiative to Address Inequality of Opportunity FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 16, 2020 Nantucket, MA — Today, the Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce announced it is partnering with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce on a national initiative to address inequality of opportunity. The Nantucket Chamber will join the U.S. Chamber’s national townhall event on June 25 where business and community leaders will discuss concrete actions that can be taken by government and the
Monday, June 15, 2020Nantucket COVID-19 Testing Expansion
Nantucket COVID-19 Testing Expansion(June 9, 2020) The Town of Nantucket and Nantucket Cottage Hospital are collaborating to expand the island’s COVID-19 testing capacity ahead of the summer season. This new public-private collaboration between the town, the hospital, and island employers, will enhance Nantucket’s community COVID-19 surveillance testing capability by expanding testing to asymptomatic individuals. The goal is to test those without symptoms, identify and isolate new cases of COVID-19, and
Monday, June 15, 2020McCausland Foundation Announces Nantucket Community Health Challenge Grant
June 10, 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: McCausland Foundation announces Nantucket Community Health Challenge Grant The Community Foundation for Nantucket is pleased to announce that a McCausland Foundation grant to the Nantucket Fund for Emergency Relief has been awarded in support of Community Health. This challenge grant for $250,000 aligns with existing McCausland Foundation donations to entities that focus on mental health and social and emotional learning such as child counseling and other
Wednesday, June 10, 2020Rising Tide Preschool Earns Nonprofit Status
June 10, 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Rising Tide Preschool Earns Nonprofit Status Rising Tide Preschool, Inc. (RTP) is pleased to share that it has received a letter from the Internal Revenue Service establishing its 501(c)(3) and public charity status retroactive to the date of RTP’s incorporation, December 10, 2019. On November 19, 2019, the staff and parents of Nantucket Children’s Center (formerly Wee Whalers) learned that the preschool would cease its operations effective December 20, 2019.
Wednesday, June 10, 2020Nantucket Historical Association Announces Steps to Reopen and New Summer Initiatives
Contact:Ashley Santos, Associate Director of Marketing Nantucket Historical Associationashley@nha.org, 508-228-1894, ext. 131 For Immediate Release: Tuesday, June 9, 2020 Nantucket Historical Association announces steps to reopen and new summer initiatives NANTUCKET, MA – The Nantucket Historical Association (NHA) is ready to “lower its whaleboats and get underway” at the Whaling Museum and welcome the public back once permission is granted. Staff is implementing robust sanitizing measures to
Tuesday, June 02, 2020Statement on Recent Acts of Hate, Discrimination and Injustice
Statement on Recent Acts of Hate, Discrimination and Injustice(June 2, 2020) We stand in solidarity with the fight against systemic racism. These acts condemn many in our communities to live with fear, apprehension and anxiety that have been allowed to persist for far too long. The Nantucket Chamber condemns these and all acts of hate, discrimination, and injustice, and join so many others in their sorrow, anger, and commitment to action. On Nantucket, as well in other towns and cities across the nation,
Monday, June 01, 2020NANTUCKET CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNOUNCES 2020 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
NANTUCKET CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNOUNCES 2020 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS Nantucket, Mass May 2020 — Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce President/CEO Kristie Ferrantella has announced the two winners of its annual scholarship program. Winners Victoria Dixon and Mia Lydon will each receive a scholarship award of $1,000.VICTORIA DIXON Dixon is a 2020 graduate of Nantucket High School and will attend Northeastern University in autumn 2020, starting with its Explore Program. She was member of the National Honor
Tuesday, May 26, 2020Artists Association of Nantucket Hosts ONLINE Art Show
Artists Association of Nantucket Hosts ONLINE Art Show As the island continues to navigate during these changing times, The Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) is delighted to announce it is holding its first in a series of Online Art Shows. Featuring over forty works by our local artist members, this show is an extension of our first-ever Drive Thru Art Fair 2020; the works may be found on our AAN website www.nantucketarts.org under art for sale. “We’ve been hard at work-behind-the-scenes to find
Tuesday, May 26, 2020The Nantucket Fund for Emergency Relief Meets Second Matching Gift Challenge
The Nantucket Fund for Emergency Relief Meets Second Matching Gift Challenge In late April, the Community Foundation’s Nantucket Fund for Emergency Relief – a COVID-19 relief fund announced that an anonymous Nantucket Fund donor pledged to match new donations up to an additional $250,000. In three short weeks, we have met this generous match of $250,000. We have now seen the magnitude of assistance required to address the ever-growing community need and are closer to our short-term goal of $2.5
Friday, May 22, 2020KRISTIE FERRANTELLA CONFIRMED PRESIDENT/CEO at NANTUCKET CHAMBER of COMMERCE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE KRISTIE FERRANTELLA CONFIRMED PRESIDENT/CEO at NANTUCKET CHAMBER of COMMERCE Nantucket, MA 22 May 2020 — The directors of Nantucket Chamber of Commerce yesterday confirmed Kristie Ferrantella, then interim president/CEO of Nantucket Chamber, to permanent head of the organization. The island Chamber is charged with supporting its diverse and thriving business community and promoting domestic and international tourism to the island, where tourism is one of its chief industries. As one
Friday, May 22, 2020Cape Cod 5 Holds Annual Meeting Virtually, Elects John J. Judge as Trustee
PRESS RELEASE for The Cape Cod Five Cents Savings Bank FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 5/22/2020 Contact: Stephanie Dennehy for further information at 508-247-1605 or sdennehy@capecodfive.com Cape Cod 5 Holds Annual Meeting Virtually, Elects John J. Judge as Trustee Hyannis, MA – On Wednesday, May 20, 2020, Cape Cod 5 hosted its Annual Meeting of the Board of Corporators of the Cape Cod Five Mutual Company, which was held virtually for the first time in the Bank’s 165 year history. During the Meeting, John J.
Friday, May 22, 2020Guidance to Cape & Islands Seasonal Community
Guidance to Cape & Islands Seasonal CommunityInformation for Members of Cape Cod & the Island’s Seasonal Community:Updated as of May 18, 2020 - Effective through the end of Phase 1 of Governor Baker’s Phased Plan to Reopen Massachusetts. Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard, Nantucket, and the Elizabeth Islands are small year-round communities whose residents appreciate, welcome, and depend upon you, our seasonal residents, non-resident homeowners, seasonal workforce, and visitors. During the COVID-19 pandemic
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Thursday, May 21, 2020“We All Speak Moby-Dick” Goes Digital
Contact: Mary Lacoursiere, The Peter M. & Bonnie J. Sacerdote Chair of Education and Community Relations Nantucket Historical Association mary@nha.org, 508-228-1894, ext. 119 “We All Speak Moby-Dick” Goes Digital NANTUCKET, MA – The Nantucket Historical Association (NHA) is excited to launch a digital “We All Speak Moby-Dick” program to celebrate the diversity of the island through literature. For the past two years, the Nantucket community has celebrated our island’s shared history and diverse
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Wednesday, May 13, 2020NHA’s Summer Fundraiser Nantucket by Design Goes Virtual for 2020
Contact: Stacey W. Stuart, Director of Corporate Development Nantucket Historical Association sstuart@nha.org NHA’s Summer Fundraiser Nantucket by Design Goes Virtual for 2020; Alessandra Branca announced as featured speaker for Design Luncheon NANTUCKET, MA – The Nantucket Historical Association (NHA) is excited to announce the reformulation of its major summer fundraiser, Nantucket by Design. Nantucket by Design events will go virtual from July 30 to August 1, 2020, with an all-star slate of
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Friday, May 08, 2020Island Economic Impact Study of COVID-19 Crisis Summary Results are Completed
CONTACTS: ReMain Nantucket Virna Gonzalez vgonzalez@remainnantucket.org 508-901-4143 Department of Culture and Tourism Janet Schulte jschulte@nantucket-ma.gov 508-325-5396 EBP Adam Blair adam.blair@ebp-us.com 860-712-3393 Island Economic Impact Study of COVID-19 Crisis Summary Results are CompletedNANTUCKET, Massachusetts-- In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the impact on Nantucket businesses and organizations has been significant: more than 90 percent have lost revenue ranging from $5,000
Thursday, May 07, 2020The Nantucket Fund for Emergency Relief Announces Matching Gift Challenge
The Nantucket Fund for Emergency Relief Announces Matching Gift ChallengeIn March the Community Foundation for Nantucket established the Nantucket Fund for Emergency Relief – a COVID-19 relief fund. Almost immediately, ReMain Nantucket pledged to match up to $250,000 in donations to help kickstart the fund. In three short weeks we met the incredibly generous ReMain Nantucket match of $250,000. We have now seen the magnitude of assistance required to address the ever-growing community need, and we have set
Tuesday, May 05, 2020Artists Association of Nantucket Hosts No-Contact Drive Thru Art Fair 2020, Monday May 18, in Visual Arts Center Parking Lot
Artists Association of Nantucket Press Release Date: May 1, 2020 Contact: Peter J. Greenhalgh, Gallery Manager peter@nantucketarts.org Artists Association of Nantucket Hosts No-Contact Drive Thru Art Fair 2020, Monday May 18, in Visual Arts Center Parking Lot During this unprecedented time, The Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) is working on developing creative ways for our community to enjoy the gift of art by hosting its first-ever Drive Thru Art Fair 2020. To be held on Monday May 18 at
Tuesday, May 05, 2020Cape Cod 5 Supports Local Businesses through SBA Paycheck Protection Program
Press Release for Cape Cod 5 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 4, 2020 Contact: Stephanie Dennehy for further information at sdennehy@capecodfive.comCape Cod 5 Supports Local Businesses through SBA Paycheck Protection Program Between both rounds of funding made available by the Treasury and the SBA, Cape Cod 5 has been able to secure funds for 2,065 businesses on Cape Cod, the Islands and in Southeastern MassachusettsHyannis, MA – Since the U.S. Treasury and Small Business Administration (SBA) originally
Monday, May 04, 2020REGION-WIDE GUIDANCE RELEASED FOR SEASONAL RESIDENTS AND VISITORS TO CAPE COD AND ISLANDS
Contact: Pat Johnson (Senator Cyr’s office) 508-241-6200 (cell) Patrick.Johnson@masenate.gov Guidance to Cape & Islands Seasonal CommunityInformation for Members of Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard, and Nantucket’s Seasonal Community:Updated as of May 1, 2020 - Effective through May 18, 2020 Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard, and Nantucket are small year-round communities whose residents appreciate, welcome, and depend upon you, our seasonal residents, non-resident homeowners, seasonal workforce, and
Friday, May 01, 2020A message from Cape Air Founder and CEO, Dan Wolf, and Cape Air President, Linda Markham
A message from Cape Air Founder and CEO, Dan Wolf, and Cape Air President, Linda MarkhamWhat we are doing to provide a safe experience for our travelers We hope this email finds you and your family safe and healthy during this time. At Cape Air, our most important priority remains the safety of our passengers, employees, and communities. We have implemented protocols, based on guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as well as regulatory authorities, aimed at reducing the further
Wednesday, April 29, 2020Clarification of Letter to Nantucket Seasonal Residents:
Clarification of Letter to Nantucket Seasonal Residents: (April 29, 2020) A letter to seasonal residents from the Town of Nantucket, Nantucket Cottage Hospital, and the Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce that was released on Monday appears to be causing confusion related to the scope of recommendations and its intent. Together, we feel it is important to clarify that the recommendation regarding quarantine for those traveling to Massachusetts pertains only to the timeframe of Governor Baker's orders
Monday, April 27, 2020Letter to Nantucket Seasonal Residents
Letter to Nantucket Seasonal Residents: (April 27, 2020) On behalf of everyone at the Town of Nantucket, Nantucket Cottage Hospital, and the Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce, we hope this message finds you and your loved ones well. As you consider a return to the island we wanted to reach out to our seasonal residents with some guidance and best practices to ensure that the summer will be as safe as possible for everyone on Nantucket. While you have been away, much has transpired on the island. Early
Monday, April 13, 2020Nantucket Fund for Emergency Relief Meets ReMain Nantucket Matching Challenge & Awards
The Nantucket Fund for Emergency Relief Meets ReMain Nantucket Matching Challenge and Awards first Emergency Relief Grants. The Community Foundation is pleased to announce that through an outpouring of generous donations we have met ReMain Nantucket’s matching gift challenge. In three weeks, the Foundation raised the $250,000 to be matched by ReMain Nantucket, and we continue to look for support. “We are so grateful to ReMain Nantucket for signing on to be our first major donor to the Nantucket Fund for
Friday, April 10, 2020Cape Cod 5 to Match up to $125,000 in Support for Local Healthcare Systems
Contact: Stephanie Dennehy for further information at sdennehy@capecodfive.com Cape Cod 5 to Match up to $125,000 in Support for Local Healthcare Systems Challenge match includes a $100,000 challenge to community members and a $25,000 match for employee giving Hyannis, MA – Cape Cod 5 announced today that it will match up to $100,000 in community support for seven local healthcare organizations: Cape Cod Healthcare; Community Health Center of Cape Cod; Outer Cape Health Services; Nantucket Cottage
Friday, April 10, 2020EGAN MARITIME INSTITUTE ANNOUNCES “TIME AND TIDE” NANTUCKET’S MARITIME HISTORY PODCAST
EGAN MARITIME INSTITUTE ANNOUNCES THE RELEASE OF “TIME AND TIDE” NANTUCKET’S MARITIME HISTORY PODCAST Nantucket Island, MA – “Time and Tide” a new podcast presented by Egan Maritime Institute, was launched on April 10, 2020. Hosted by Evan Schwanfelder, Manager of Maritime Education, the podcast recalls some of the most dramatic stories from Nantucket’s seafaring past. Listeners will be riveted to tales that rise from the depths of despair to the peak of human hope and salvation. In the first episode Evan
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Thursday, April 09, 2020ReMain Nantucket joins Nantucket Organizations to Develop Economic Impact Study of COVID-19 Crisis
ReMain Nantucket joins Nantucket Organizations to Develop Economic Impact Study of COVID-19 Crisis NANTUCKET, Massachusetts---ReMain Nantucket announced today that it has commissioned a series of studies on the short-term economic impacts of COVID-19 on local businesses and organizations. The initial survey, which is being conducted by the Boston-based consulting firm EBP US, was emailed to members of Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce, Nantucket Island non-profit organizations, Nantucket Builders
Friday, April 03, 2020Artists Association of Nantucket Hosts 21 st Annual Spring Sweep Auction in NEW ONLINE Format
Artists Association of Nantucket Press Release Date: April 2, 2020 Contact: Peter J. Greenhalgh, Gallery Manager peter@nantucketarts.org Artists Association of Nantucket Hosts 21st Annual Spring Sweep Auction in NEW ONLINE Format www.32auctions.com/SpringSweep2020 During this unprecedented time, The Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) is reaching out to all members of our community & beyond to help “add a little color to your lives” by hosting a Shelter-in-Place Spring Sweep Instagram Preview
Friday, April 03, 20202020 Nantucket Book Festival Moves to Virtual Format
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 3 April 2020 2020 Nantucket Book Festival Moves to Virtual Format The Nantucket Book Festival will create an online experience for its audience to experience and enjoy the 2020 lineup of authors. NANTUCKET, MA — In light of the COVID-19 precautions, The Nantucket Book Foundation is unable to present the 9 th annual Nantucket Book Festival in its “traditional” multi-venue format in downtown Nantucket on June 18-21. However, Festival staff and board members are working on producing a
Tuesday, March 31, 2020ReMain Nantucket & Community Foundation Partner with $250,000 Match to Help Nonprofits - COVID-19
CONTACTS: ReMain Nantucket Virna Gonzalez vgonzalez@remainnantucket.org 508-901-4143 Community Foundation for Nantucket Carlisle Jensen cjensen@cfnan.org 508-825-9993 ReMain Nantucket and the Community Foundation for NantucketPartner with $250,000 Match to Help Nonprofits during COVID-19 Crisis NANTUCKET, Massachusetts---ReMain Nantucket and Community Foundation for Nantucket announced today ReMain Nantucket’s dollar-for-dollar matching donation of up to $250,000 to support the Community
Monday, March 30, 2020Cape Cod 5 Commits $500,000 to Support Local COVID-19 Relief Efforts
Cape Cod 5 Commits $500,000 to Support Local COVID-19 Relief Efforts Pledge includes immediate philanthropic donations to local organizations, along with financial assistance for its customers and community members and other support measures Hyannis, MA – As part of its community commitment, in response to the unprecedented situation caused by the coronavirus pandemic, Cape Cod 5 announced today a commitment of $500,000 in philanthropic support to assist those affected by COVID-19 on Cape Cod, the Islands
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Thursday, March 26, 2020Nantucket Community Television Partners With The Nantucket Comedy Festival For A New Series
Nantucket Community Television is proud to announce a new partnership with The Nantucket Comedy Festival in support for Stand Up and Learn. These two nonprofits are teaming up to support the island’s community (and beyond) bringing viewers a new weekly program broadcasting a comedy show called THE BEST MEDICINE. Perfect timing. “For the past 13 summers, the nation's best comics and rising stars have gathered on Nantucket.....The Nantucket Comedy Festival is a highlight of the island's summer scene, as it
Thursday, March 26, 2020Health Imperatives Providing Services by Telephone and Online During COVID-19 Outbreak
Health Imperatives Providing Services by Telephone and Online During COVID-19 Outbreak NANTUCKET, MA MARCH 23, 2020 – At this difficult time, Health Imperatives continues to reach the most vulnerable individuals and families in our community by making crucial services available by telephone and online. We are able to quickly assess a caller’s needs, provide some services over the telephone, and link callers to multiple services to provide coordinated and comprehensive assistance. Please see below for
Thursday, March 26, 2020Nantucket Wine & Food Festival Response to COVID-19
Nantucket Wine & Food Festival Response to COVID-19 In light of the continued uncertainty and potential health risks posed by COVID-19, the 24th annual NWF, originally scheduled for May 13-17, 2020 will not proceed as planned. Together with our host hotel partner, The White Elephant, we are focused on the well-being of our festival and island community. Taking national, regional and local public health agencies suggestions into consideration, we have made the difficult decision to reschedule the 2020
Monday, March 23, 2020Coronavirus Notice to Nantucket Community First confirmed case of Coronavirus (COVID-19) on island
Coronavirus Notice to Nantucket Community First confirmed case of Coronavirus (COVID-19) on island (March 22, 2020) Nantucket Cottage Hospital has received confirmation of the first positive case of the coronavirus (COVID-19) on the island. The patient is quarantined and isolated at home, and is monitoring their symptoms with our clinicians. The patient was screened and tested at Nantucket Cottage Hospital on Friday, March 20, and the result was reported positive on Sunday, March 22, less than 48 hours
Wednesday, March 18, 2020Community Foundation for Nantucket announces a COVID-19 Response Fund
Community Foundation for Nantucket announces a COVID-19 Response Fund The Community Foundation has established the Nantucket Fund for Emergency Relief. This Fund will award grants on a rolling basis to nonprofits that are addressing the most important needs during this broad-based community emergency. With businesses, governments, and all other organizations all reeling from the economic impact of COVID-19, the Nantucket Community has been left with more questions than answers as to what the future
Monday, March 16, 2020FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NANTUCKET CHAMBER POSTPONES 46 th DAFFODIL WEEKEND IN RESPONSE TO GOVERNOR BAK
NANTUCKET CHAMBER POSTPONES 46 th DAFFODIL WEEKEND - IN RESPONSE TO GOVERNOR BAKER’S PUBLIC GATHERING BAN Monday 16 March 2020 Nantucket, Mass — Nantucket Chamber’s interim President/CEO Kristie Ferrantella today announced, in response to Governor Charlie Baker’s ‘social distancing’ mandate, that the Chamber has re-scheduled its 46th Annual Nantucket Daffodil Parade & Picnic scheduled for 25 April 2020 to a date which is yet to be determined. This unprecedented postponement was made with an abundance of
Tuesday, January 21, 2020NANTUCKET CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNOUNCES LEADERSHIP TRANSITION
NANTUCKET CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNOUNCES LEADERSHIP TRANSITION Nantucket, MA 17 January 2020 — The board of directors of Nantucket Chamber of Commerce today announced that David Martin, the Chamber’s president and CEO since September 2017, will step down to accept the position of Chief Business Development Officer at the Nantucket Historical Association (NHA). Martin will continue to serve on several Chamber committees and advise the Chamber on important issues that affect our island community. No
Thursday, October 24, 2019CHAMBER ANNOUNCES 46th ANNUAL NANTUCKET NOEL 2019 LINE-UP WINTER NIGHTS & HOLIDAY LIGHTS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Kristie Ferrantella | kristie@nantucketchamber.org 508-228-1700 x 2 CHAMBER ANNOUNCES 46th ANNUAL NANTUCKET NOEL 2019 LINE-UP WINTER NIGHTS & HOLIDAY LIGHTS October 2019 Nantucket Island —The Island’s month-long (November 29, 2019 to January 1, 2020) Nantucket Noel is a venerable tradition on Nantucket. With the influx of visitors and return of islanders with homes here for the holidays, Island population swells along with the intense feeling that something very special
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Thursday, September 26, 2019Nantucket Lighthouse School to expand its Rugged Road campus to focus on preschool through 5th grade
After 20 years, Nantucket Lighthouse School to expand its Rugged Road campus to focus on preschool through 5th grade Nantucket, Massachusetts — September 26, 2019 — As her first major initiative in her role as Head of School, Christine Braunohler Hanson is taking steps to focus fully on preschool and elementary. Hanson will oversee the reorganization and expansion of the Rugged Road campus to meet the growing demand for preschool as well as the Extended Day program. 5th grade will remain a part of the NLS
Tuesday, August 20, 2019Karmen Caylor & Laura Caryn Gray Join Nantucket Chamber of Commerce
Karmen Caylor and Laura Caryn Gray Join Nantucket Chamber of Commerce Nantucket, MA August 2019 — David W. Martin, President & CEO of Nantucket Chamber of Commerce, announced that Karmen Caylor and Laura Caryn Gray have joined as Member Relations & Events Coordinator and Member Services & Marketing Coordinator, respectively. These vital positions will both significantly drive member services and relations while providing enhanced marketing for events and other initiatives. Gray will provide
Friday, June 21, 2019NANTUCKET CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNOUNCES 2019 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
NANTUCKET CHAMBER OF COMMERCEANNOUNCES 2019 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS Nantucket, Mass 21 June 2019 — Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce President/CEO David Martin has announced the two winners of its annual scholarship program. Marta Saravia and Cameron Gottlieb will each receive a scholarship award of $1,000. Saravia is a 2019 graduate of Nantucket High School, a varsity cross country team member, Cross Country Honor Roll Award recipient and post-Hurricane Maria Puerto Rico community service
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Thursday, May 16, 2019Nantucket’s White Elephant Partners w/ Mandarin Oriental, Boston to Offer “2 If by Land, 3 if by Sea'' Package
Nantucket's White Elephant Partners with Mandarin Oriental, Boston to offer "Two If by Land, Three if by Sea" Package The White Elephant on Nantucket is partnering with Mandarin Oriental, Boston to offer guests a New England vacation experience with three nights on the island and two nights under the city lights. The package also includes experiences such as a sailing tour around Nantucket and tickets to the Whaling Museum, the backbone of the island’s history. Rates start at $3,398 for two
Wednesday, December 26, 2018Red Ticket Drawing Winners 2018
Copy Reposted from Inquirer and Mirror (Dec. 24, 2018) The Nantucket Chamber of Commerce held its annual Red Ticket drawing Monday afternoon, making Christmas a little merrier for seven islanders. Karl Smith took home the $5,000 prize, with a ticket he received from Island Carpet, and Robert Reid won a new prize this year, a $1,000 gift card from the Steamship Authority. Winners of the $1,000 prizes, and the businesses that provided them the tickets, were Laura McCloskey (Marine Home Center), Caleb
