Nantucket's American Legion Post Celebrates Centennial with Three Events

Nantucket’s American Legion Post Celebrates Centennial with Three EventsFormer US VA Secretary Jim Nicholson Scheduled to Deliver Keynote Address at Gala DinnerFor more information, contact Carolyn Walsh, 508.680.4672, cwalshack@gmail.com NANTUCKET (August 30, 2019) -- The Byron L. Sylvaro American Legion Post 82 invites all citizens of Nantucket to a September-long celebration of the 100 th anniversary of the American Legion, America’s premier veterans service organization dedicated to “mutual

Audience Favorites Featured in Nantucket Arts Festival Friday, Oct. 4 through Sunday, Oct. 13 2019

                                                  Audience Favorites Featured in Nantucket Arts Festival Friday, October 4 through Sunday, October 13, 2019  For immediate release September 16, 2019  The celebrated Nantucket Arts Festival returns this October for its 25th year, with a packed schedule of arts and cultural happenings. The festival’s signature events and audience favorites include: Lively exhibits of works by dozens of local amateur and professional artists A progressive concert on historic

“People, Places and Things” A Series of Three Exhibits at the Nirvana Coffee Company Showcase the Medium of Digital Art

(August 26, 2019 Barnstable) What is Digital Art? Three exhibits, “People, Places, & Things” at the Nirvana Coffee Company offer some answers to this question by showing the diversity possible in this new medium. The first and current exhibit, “People” will be on view until October 17. It will be followed by “Places” beginning October 17. “& Things” will open on December 12. “People” highlights the works of five artists. Barbara Barman’s work is painted on her iPad and focuses on the use of

Cape Cod 5 Names a Best Bank to Work For by American Banker

PRESS RELEASE for The Cape Cod Five Cents Savings BankFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 4, 2019 Contact: Stephanie Dennehy for further information at 508-247-1605 or sdennehy@capecodfive.com Cape Cod 5 Named a Best Bank to Work For by American Banker Orleans, MA – Cape Cod 5 has been named one of the 2019 Best Banks to Work For by American Banker. This is the Bank’s second year receiving this award in recognition of its strong investment in employee fulfillment, career development and personal

Theatre Workshop of Nantucket Announces Kill The Whale: A Musical Odyssey

THEATRE WORKSHOP OF NANTUCKET ANNOUNCES Kill The Whale: A Musical OdysseyWriter/Composer: Daniel Emond September 16 Bennett Hall, 62 Centre Street Kill the Whale: A Musical Odyssey is a musical and visual re-imagining of the classic Moby-Dick. The score, soaked in rock and hip hop, folk and roots, rhythm and blues, psychedelia and soul, like the culturally inclusive company of singer-musicians, is an eclectic reflection of America’s diversity. The show and future music videos will feature a strong and

JW Construction, Inc. Announces New Cape & Islands Division

JW Construction Inc. Contact: Chris Bianco Marketing Coordinator cbianco@jwconstructioninc.com 602-502-2438   JW Construction, Inc. Announces New Cape & Islands Division Boston, MA August 27, 2019 -- JW Construction, Inc., a Boston-based, full-service construction company has announced the grand opening of their Cape & Islands Division. The general contractor recently completed renovation on their new Cape headquarters, a historical property located at 66 School Street in Hyannis, just a short walk

NHA & AAN Partner to Purchase Significant Artwork by Andrew Shunney 2019

Contact: Ashley Santos, Associate Director of Marketing  Nantucket Historical Association ashley@nha.org, 508-228-1894, ext. 131   Nantucket Historical Association and Artists Association of Nantucket Partner to Purchase Significant Artwork by Andrew Shunney NANTUCKET, MA – The Nantucket Historical Association (NHA) and Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) are pleased to announce the purchase of significant pieces by artist Andrew Shunney (1916–78).    This acquisition by both organizations

Karmen 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

NHA hires Daniel Elias as Robyn & John Davis Chief Curator

Contact: Ashley Santos, Associate Director of Marketing  Nantucket Historical Association ashley@nha.org, 508-228-1894, ext. 131 NHA hires Daniel Elias as Robyn & John Davis Chief Curator NANTUCKET, MA – The Nantucket Historical Association (NHA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Daniel Elias as the Robyn & John Davis Chief Curator. Elias comes to the position with wide experience in the arts and museum operations. Familiar to many from his time as host of WGBH’s Antiques Roadshow, Elias has

CC5 Donates $5,000 on behalf of Employees to Yarmouth Police Foundation

PRESS RELEASE for The Cape Cod Five Cents Savings Bank FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 29, 2019 Contact: Stephanie Dennehy for further information at 508-247-1605 or sdennehy@capecodfive.com Cape Cod 5 Donates $5,000 on behalf of Employees to Yarmouth Police Foundation Orleans, MA – Cape Cod 5 recently presented a $5,000 donation to the Yarmouth Police Foundation on behalf of all Bank employees and in honor of Yarmouth Police K-9 Sergeant Sean Gannon and K-9 Nero. As part of Cape Cod 5’s annual Employee

2019 Chamber Annual Celebration

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: David Martin | david@nantucketchamber.org | 508-228-1700   NANTUCKET ISLAND CHAMBER ANNOUNCES ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP CELEBRATION AND 2019 AWARDS LINEUP    Nantucket, MA 5 August 2019 — David W. Martin, President & CEO of Nantucket Chamber, announced that Nantucket Chamber’s Annual Membership & Awards Celebration will be held Monday 23 September 2019 at 5:30PM at Nantucket Dreamland.                                                           This year’s meeting will include a

One Time Only Sale Of Baskets By Manny Dias at the Nantucket Lightship Basket Museum

For Immediate Release From: Nantucket Lightship Basket Museum Contact: Andrea Wulffleff, Executive Director andrea@nantucketlightshipbasketmuseum.org 508.228.1177     “ONE-TIME-ONLY SALE OF BASKETS BY MANNY DIAS, MONDAY, AUGUST 12 AT THE NANTUCKET LIGHTSHIP BASKET MUSEUM” FROM 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM Nantucket, MA, August 3, 2019 - The Nantucket Lightship Basket Museum is pleased to announce a special sale of baskets made by renowned basket maker, Manny Dias on Monday, August 12, 2019 from 10 am to

DayBreak Nantucket

    Starting Monday, August 5, those who love and care about Nantucket, no matter where they might be in the world, can learn about the island every morning in their email in-box. Nantucket Radio and its popular local station 97.7 ACK-FM are launching DayBreak Nantucket, a daily summary of headline news and information about the island, published daily in season and several times weekly in other months, at about the time dawn breaks on Nantucket’s eastern shore.     In easy-to-digest headlines, readers

Cape Cod Five Donates $5,000 on behalf of Employees to Yarmouth Police Foundation

PRESS RELEASE for The Cape Cod Five Cents Savings Bank  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:                          July 29, 2019              Contact: Stephanie Dennehy for further information at 508-247-1605 or sdennehy@capecodfive.com   Cape Cod 5 Donates $5,000 on behalf of Employees to Yarmouth Police Foundation   Orleans, MA – Cape Cod 5 recently presented a $5,000 donation to the Yarmouth Police Foundation on behalf of all Bank employees and in honor of Yarmouth Police K-9 Sergeant Sean

NHA Publishes New Book: Scrimshaw on Nantucket with Stuart M. Frank

NANTUCKET, MA – The Nantucket Historical Association (NHA) is pleased to announce the release of a new publication, Scrimshaw on Nantucket: The Collection of the Nantucket Historical Association by Dr. Stuart M. Frank this August. This beautiful hardcover book features more than 800 scrimshaw artifacts from the NHA’s world-class collection, newly photographed in stunning detail by island photographer Jeff Allen. Scrimshaw is an occupational folk art that has an important place in American history.

MORE NANTUCKET!

PO Box 359 58 Main Street Nantucket MA 02554 News Note Date: July 15, 2019 Contact: Virna Gonzalez 508-901-4143 vgonzalez@remainnantucket.org MORE NANTUCKET! ReMain Nantucket launches marketing campaign to reduce the barriers to downtown access by encouraging people to walk, bike, or ride public transportation. ReMain Nantucket is launching a multi-media campaign designed to encourage people to walk, bike, or ride public transportation into downtown Nantucket this summer. Visitors, seasonal

Auction: The Michael J. Kittredge II Collection

For Immediate Release June 24, 2019 Nantucket, MA ~Auction:The Michael J. Kittredge II Collection    For information, contact Gail Osona; ononaauctions@gmail.com, +1 508-228-3942     JULY 13, 2019  Rafael Osona Auctions will offer a single-owner sale of items from Michael Kittredge’s compound, “ACKlandia” in Nantucket, Massachusetts. Michael Kittredge is best known as the founder of Yankee Candle. The offerings include maritime art and artifacts, 2 automobiles, English antiques, furnishings

NANTUCKET GARDEN FESTIVAL 11TH ANNUAL CELEBRATION FEATURES ACCLAIMED LINE-UP

PRESS RELEASEContacts:Logan Gomes, Director of Advancement & Communications (p) 508-228-0427,  (e) lgomes@nantucketlighthouseschool.org  July 3, 2019   NANTUCKET GARDEN FESTIVAL 11TH ANNUAL CELEBRATION  FEATURES ACCLAIMED LINE-UP  NANTUCKET, MA – The Nantucket Garden Festival is a nationally-recognized celebration of horticulture, design and sustainability that attracts over 500 participants to Nantucket Island each July. Through workshops and keynote lectures with world-renowned authors and industry

NANTUCKET 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

AAN announces the opening of Folk Tales to Fine Art: A John Lochtefeld Retrospective

Artists Association of Nantucket Press Release Date:         June 3, 2019 Contact:     Liz Hunt O'Brien, Director of Public Programs         508 228 0722         liz@nantucketarts.org The Artists Association of Nantucket is pleased to announce the opening of Folk Tales to Fine Art: A John Lochtefeld Retrospective at the Visual Arts Center   The exhibition opened to the public on June 3; an opening reception celebration will take place Friday, June 28 at the Visual Arts Center, 24 Amelia Drive.

LEMON PRESS OPENS FOR 2019 SEASON ON NANTUCKET

Lemon Press 41 Main Street, Nantucket MA 02554 (508) 228-3800 @lemonpressnantucket For Immediate Release   LEMON PRESS OPENS FOR 2019 SEASON ON NANTUCKET   April 1, 2019, Nantucket, MA – Lemon Press on Nantucket will reopen at 41 Main Street on April 19, 2019, for its fifth season and carry the daytime offerings of fresh, health-conscious fare into the evening hours. A new menu of small plates such as seared octopus seasoned with saffron and honey, local grilled vegetables are

Darya Salon + Spa Opens New Location at White Elephant

Darya Salon + Spa 7 South Beach Street, Nantucket MA 02554 (508) 228-0550 For Immediate Release   Darya Salon + Spa Opens New Location at White Elephant   April 18, 2019, Nantucket, MA – Darya Salon + Spa on Nantucket has expanded its services to include spa treatments at the iconic White Elephant Hotel. The new spa, open to both hotel guests and the public, features three treatment rooms for organic facials, detoxifying body treatments, and therapeutic massage. Before and after spa

NHA welcomes Smithsonian American Art Museum Traveling Exhibit this summer

Contact: Ashley Santos, Associate Director of Marketing Nantucket Historical Association ashley@nha.org, 508-228-1894, ext. 131 For Immediate Release: Tuesday, May 21, 2019 NHA welcomes Smithsonian American Art Museum Traveling Exhibit this summer NANTUCKET, MA – The Nantucket Historical Association (NHA) is pleased to present a major traveling exhibition from the Smithsonian American Art Museum (SAAM), which opens for the season on Memorial Day weekend. Modern American Realism: Highlights from the

CC5 Reviews Accomplishments, Reports Strong Results & Welcomes New Corporators at Annual Meeting

Nantucket’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

NANTUCKET LIGHTSHIP BASKET MUSEUM OPENS 2019 SEASON WITH EXHIBIT

    For Immediate Release From: Nantucket Lightship Basket Museum NANTUCKET LIGHTSHIP BASKET MUSEUM OPENS 2019 SEASON WITH EXHIBIT Innovations in Nantucket Basketry: José Reyes and Beyond   Nantucket, MA., May 1, 2019 – The Nantucket Lightship Basket Museum www.nantucketlightshipbasketmuseum.org, presents its 19th year of exhibiting antique and contemporary baskets.  Our 2019 exhibit, which opens May 17th, charts the change of the Nantucket lightship basket from a utilitarian object to a

The Gift of Music: The Ashley Sanford Music Therapy Program at NCH

  The Gift of Music: The Ashley Sanford Music Therapy Program at NCH   For immediate release:   (May 2, 2019) The new Nantucket Cottage Hospital will be filled with the healing sounds of music thanks to a remarkable gift from Bruce and Marilou Sanford and their friends in memory of their late daughter, Ashley.   The lobby of the new hospital now features a Steinway Spirio baby grand piano, known as the world’s finest high resolution self-playing piano. This gift from the Sanford

Seward Johnson Sculptures: AAN and the NHA Collaborate to present a major outdoor exhibition

For Immediate Release: Wednesday, April 24, 2019    Seward Johnson Sculptures:Artists Association of Nantucket and the NHACollaborate to present a major outdoor exhibition  NANTUCKET, MA – The Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) and the Nantucket Historical Association (NHA) will host a selection of Seward Johnson’s sculptures from Daffodil Day through Columbus Day. Nantucketers can enjoy, free of charge, the artwork of Johnson, whose lifelike bronze sculptures have been exhibited internationally for

Seaplane Service Made Easier: Cape Air Expands Routings, Merges Operations with Shoreline Aviation

Press Contact: Trish Lorino   Vice President, Marketing & Public Relations   trish.lorino@capeair.com       Seaplane Service Made Easier: Cape Air Expands Routings, Merges Operations with Shoreline Aviation   With a combined 70-year legacy, Cape Air and Shoreline Aviation become one, delivering seaplane service to the Northeast – and beyond.       (HYANNIS, MA, April 18, 2019) – Cape Air has combined operations with Connecticut-based Shoreline Aviation to provide

A.S.A.P. presents Island Cabaret

For immediate release March 27, 2019 A.S.A.P. presents Island Cabaret   Nantucket, March 27, 2019 — Nantucket’s Alliance for Substance Abuse Prevention (A.S.A.P.) is excited to announce  our exciting Island Cabaret, an evening promising to entertain, showcase local and national talent, and show that a substance free Friday night on the town can be a good time. The master of ceremonies for the evening will David Hayes, best known as the host of the Open Mic Night held weekly at the Nantucket Culinary

Support NCTV on March 6 at a Public Information Session

March 4, 2019 The future of Nantucket’s Community Television Network is at the crossroads. Support NCTV18 on March 6 at a Public Information Session.The Nantucket Community Television (NCTV18) organization seeks an additional 2% franchise fee from Comcast—to reach the more commonly accepted 5% budget given to many communities nationwide. The Select Board will hear from the Cable Advisory Committee, NCTV18, and the community prior to considering the terms of the new contract with Comcast. Nantucket, MA:

NHA Celebrates the 2nd Annual Flower Power Party

Contact:Shantaw Bloise-Murphy, Events ManagerNantucket Historical Associationshantaw@nha.org, 508-228-1894 x 112  For Immediate Release: Tuesday, February 26, 2019      NHA Celebrates the 2nd Annual Flower Power Party     NANTUCKET, MA – The Nantucket Historical Association (NHA) is excited to host the 2nd Annual Flower Power Party, held Friday, April 26th, 2019, at the Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street from 6:00pm-8:30pm.   The Flower Power Party kicks off the Nantucket Chamber of Commerce’s

NHA Launches NEW Mini-Mornings at the Museum and Announces Winter Discovery Days for Youth

For Immediate Release: Tuesday, February 5, 2019   NHA Launches NEW Mini-Mornings at the Museum and Announces Winter Discovery Days for Youth  NANTUCKET, MA – The Nantucket Historical Association (NHA) is excited to launch a new youth program series: Mini-Mornings at the Museum. The series is designed for children ages 2-5 and will include a story-time session covering a wide range of topics.   Following story time, children will have an interactive experience with an object from the museum that connects

Nantucket’s Luxury Wauwinet Celebrates 30th Anniversary with Complete Renovation for 2019 season

     Nantucket’s Luxury Wauwinet, an Inn by the Sea, Celebrates 30th Anniversarywith Complete Renovation for 2019 Season   January 2019 – The Wauwinet, situated on the northeast shores of Nantucket overlooking Nantucket Bay and the Atlantic Ocean, is continuing its 30th Anniversary celebration with a multi-million-dollar restoration and renovation of its lobby, library and 32 guestrooms and cottages.  The inn will re-open this April 2019 upon completion of the renovations.   As Nantucket's only member

Cape Cod 5 Announces $100,000 in Grants to Local Food Pantries

PRESS RELEASE for The Cape Cod Five Cents Savings Bank FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 29, 2019 Contact: Stephanie Dennehy for further information at 508-247-1605 or sdennehy@capecodfive.comCape Cod 5 Announces $100,000 in Grants to Local Food Pantries Orleans, MA – Cape Cod 5 recently announced collective grants totaling $100,000 through the Cape Cod 5 Foundation to local food pantries to support their work during a period of heightened demand. “Cape Cod 5 is privileged to support the vital role

Sean F. McLoughlin joins Cape Cod 5’s Trust and Asset Management team

PRESS RELEASE for The Cape Cod Five Cents Savings Bank FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 24, 2019 Contact: Stephanie Dennehy for further information at 508-247-1605 or sdennehy@capecodfive.comSean F. McLoughlin joins Cape Cod 5’s Trust and Asset Management team Orleans, MA – Sean F. McLoughlin recently joined Cape Cod 5’s Trust and Asset Management team in the role of Senior Investment Officer, based in Orleans. “We are so pleased with Sean’s transition to our Trust and Asset Management team,” said

Cape Cod 5 Hires Patrick Savage as Customer Service Center Director

PRESS RELEASE for The Cape Cod Five Cents Savings Bank FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 22, 2019 Contact: Stephanie Dennehy for further information at 508-247-1605 or sdennehy@capecodfive.com Cape Cod 5 Hires Patrick Savage as Customer Service Center Director Orleans, MA – Cape Cod 5 recently hired Patrick Savage as Customer Service Center Director. Savage brings with him over 20 years of experience in customer service management and financial services. “It is with great excitement that we welcome

Nantucket Chamber Launches Island Center for Entrepreneurship

Contact: Kristie L. Ferrantella 508-228-1700 x3 kristie@nantucketchamber.org Contact: ReMain Ventures 508-228-4140 info@remainnantucket.orgFor Immediate Release   Nantucket Chamber Launches Island Center for EntrepreneurshipStrategic Consulting and Mentorship Services Offered Locally to Entrepreneurs(Nantucket) January 16, 2019 – The Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce announces the launch of the its inaugural program to support the business growth of emerging and early stage entrepreneurs on

Nantucket Lighthouse School’s Educational Speaker Series Welcomes Debby Irving to Nantucket

Contacts:Emily Miller, Head of School 508-228-0427 emiller@nantucketlighthouseschool.org Logan Gomes, Director of Advancement & Communications 508-228-0427 lgomes@nantucketlighthouseschool.org  January 16, 2019  Nantucket Lighthouse School’s Educational Speaker Series Welcomes Acclaimed Author and Social Justice Educator Debby Irving to Nantucket   NANTUCKET, MA – Generously funded by the Community Foundation for Nantucket’s ReMain Nantucket Fund and the Community Foundation

CC5 Announces No Interest Loan Program & $30,000 Donation to Support Those Affected by Gov. Shutdown

PRESS RELEASE for The Cape Cod Five Cents Savings Bank FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 16, 2019 Contact: Stephanie Dennehy for further information at 508-247-1605 or sdennehy@capecodfive.com Cape Cod 5 Announces No Interest Loan Program and $30,000 Donation to Support Those Affected by Government Shutdown Orleans, MA – Cape Cod 5 recently announced its support of those affected by the United States government shutdown – which is in its 26 th day – through a 0.00% APR 1 , one-year Cape Cod

Red 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

Nantucket Boat Basin Recognized by Annual Marinas.com 2018 Boaters’ Choice Awards

Nantucket Boat Basin Recognized by Annual Marinas.com 2018 Boaters’ Choice Awards  For the second year in a row, the Nantucket Boat Basin has been named to Marinas.com’s “Boaters Choice Awards.” This accolade places the Nantucket Boat Basin in the top three percent highest- rated marinas in the country. The title-holders were announced on December 12, 2018.The yacht clubs, shipyards, and marinas that earned the designation of the 2018 Boaters’ Choice must receive at least three reviews from readers

Cape Cod 5 President and CEO Dorothy Savarese Appointed to Federal Reserve Board CDIAC

PRESS RELEASE for The Cape Cod Five Cents Savings Bank  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:                   December 17, 2018                  Contact: Stephanie Dennehy for further information at 508-247-1605 or sdennehy@capecodfive.com   Cape Cod 5 President and CEO Dorothy Savarese Appointed to Federal Reserve Board CDIAC     Orleans, MA – Dorothy A. Savarese, President and CEO of Cape Cod 5, has been appointed by the Federal Reserve Board to serve on their Community Depository Institutions

Joseph King Joins Cape Cod 5 as Senior Wealth Management Officer

PRESS RELEASE for The Cape Cod Five Cents Savings Bank  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:                December 13, 2018                  Contact: Stephanie Dennehy for further information at 508-247-1605 or sdennehy@capecodfive.com   Joseph King Joins Cape Cod 5 as Senior Wealth Management Officer   Orleans, MA – Cape Cod 5 recently welcomed Joe King to the team in the role of Senior Wealth Management Officer. King brings with him over 20 years of wealth management experience.     “We are

NHA Acquires Significant George Inness and William Ferdinand Macy Paintings

For Immediate Release: Thursday, December 13, 2018  NHA Acquires Significant George Innessand William Ferdinand Macy Paintings  NANTUCKET, MA – The Nantucket Historical Association (NHA) is delighted to announce the acquisition of two significant paintings that capture iconic Nantucket landscapes—Sankaty Light by William Ferdinand Macy and Siasconset Beach by George Inness. These acquisitions were made possible through the generous support of the Friends of the Nantucket Historical Association.   Sankaty

Nantucket Cottage Hospital Awards $1.1 Million Through Community Health Initiative

Nantucket Cottage Hospital announced Friday that it has awarded $1.1 million in grant funding to 14 non-profit agencies and organizations through its Community Health Initiative, which seeks to address the island’s most pressing health issues through collaborative, innovative, and sustainable programs.   The Community Health Initiative grant funds are available through the private donations to Nantucket Cottage Hospital’s capital campaign to build the island’s new hospital. As a state-approved capital

Cormac Collier named new President & CEO of Nantucket Conservation Foundation

Cormac Collier, Executive Director of the Nantucket Land Council, has been named the new President & CEO of the Nantucket Conservation Foundation. Collier was selected after a nationwide search as a permanent replacement for former Executive Director Jim Lentowski, who retired in July 2018. “As we met with candidates from around the country, Cormac’s passion, enthusiasm, energy and talents continued to bring him to the top of the list,” said Arthur Gosnell, Chairman of the NCF Board of Trustees. “His

Niranjan Pande Joins Cape Cod 5 as Trust and Asset Management Compliance Officer

PRESS RELEASE for The Cape Cod Five Cents Savings Bank  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:                November 26, 2018                  Contact: Stephanie Dennehy for further information at 508-247-1605 or sdennehy@capecodfive.com   Niranjan Pande Joins Cape Cod 5 as Trust and Asset Management Compliance Officer   Orleans, MA – Cape Cod 5 is pleased to announce that Niranjan “Niru” Pande has joined the Bank in the role of Trust and Asset Management Compliance Officer. Pande brings 14 years of

NHA Acquires Unique and Heavily Illustrated Josiah C. Long Logbook of the Nantucket-built Whaleship

For Immediate Release: Monday, November 19, 2018  NHA Acquires Unique and Heavily Illustrated Josiah C. Long Logbook of the Nantucket-built Whaleship Charles Carroll    NANTUCKET, MA – The Nantucket Historical Association (NHA) is pleased to announce the major acquisition of the Josiah C. Long logbook from his 1848-52 voyage as captain aboard the Nantucket-built whaleship Charles Carroll. This is a rare logbook and in excellent condition. The acquisition is possible through the generous support of the

Cape Cod 5 Recognized as a Top Place to Work by The Boston Globe

PRESS RELEASE for The Cape Cod Five Cents Savings Bank  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:                 November 16, 2018                  Contact: Stephanie Dennehy for further information at 508-247-1605 or sdennehy@capecodfive.com   Cape Cod 5 Recognized as a Top Place to Work by The Boston Globe   Orleans, MA – Cape Cod 5 has been named one of the Top Places to Work in Massachusetts by The Boston Globe. Consideration for the list, which is in its 11th year, included an evaluation of workplace

Chamber Red Ticket Program

The Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce Annual Red Ticket Program has official begun, with participating Chamber member merchants dispensing one red ticket for every $25 spent through December 23rd. Double Red Ticket Days will take place on both December 8th and 15th—our “Home for the Holidays Weekends”—with two tickets awarded for each $25 purchase. A list of participating merchants can be found at www.nantucketredtickets.com. At 3PM on December 24, five lucky winners of $1,000 and one winner of

Start Planning for Summer Now with More JetBlue Service to Nantucket Next Year

Start Planning for Summer Now with More JetBlue Service to Nantucket Next Year JetBlue to Serve the New England Destination from Two More New York Airports The Airline’s 2019 Summer Schedule to Offer Up to Ten Daily Flights to NantucketNovember 13, 2018 10:00 AM Eastern Standard Time NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--JetBlue (NASDAQ:JBLU) today announced it is expanding service to Massachusetts’ Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK) with new summer seasonal service from New York’s LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and

Hospital Thrift Shop Donates $386,000 to Nantucket Cottage Hospital

                    Hospital Thrift Shop Donates $386,000 to Nantucket Cottage Hospital   (Nov. 14, 2018) The Hospital Thrift Shop presented its annual gift to Nantucket Cottage Hospital on Monday, continuing its 89-year tradition of generous giving with a $386,000 contribution that will be used to purchase new medical equipment and other capital items, as well as handmade furniture for the new hospital.      The members of the Hospital Thrift Shop Board of Directors presented

Cape Cod 5 Promotes Laura Newstead to EVP

PRESS RELEASE for The Cape Cod Five Cents Savings Bank  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:                November 13, 2018                  Contact: Stephanie Dennehy for further information at 508-247-1605 or sdennehy@capecodfive.com   Cape Cod 5 Promotes Laura Newstead to EVP   Orleans, MA – Cape Cod 5 is pleased to announce the promotion of Laura Newstead to Executive Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer.   “Cape Cod 5 has long recognized that its most important asset is its

The Nantucket Chamber of Commerce opposes state Ballot Question 1

The Nantucket Chamber of Commerce opposes state Ballot Question 1, which would mandate nurse staffing ratios in Massachusetts hospitals.   On Nov. 6th, voters will be asked to weigh in on this proposal which would require hospitals across the state, no matter their size or specific needs of their patients, to adhere to the same rigid nurse staffing ratios at all times. The petition does not include waivers or allowances for rural or small community hospitals like Nantucket Cottage Hospital, holding them

John F. Fulone Joins Cape Cod 5 as Director of Strategic Support

PRESS RELEASE for The Cape Cod Five Cents Savings Bank  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:                    October 15, 2018      Contact: Stephanie Dennehy for further information at 508-247-1605 or sdennehy@capecodfive.com   John F. Fulone Joins Cape Cod 5 as Director of Strategic Support   Orleans, MA – John F. Fulone has joined Cape Cod 5 in the role of Senior Vice President, Director of Strategic Support, bringing over 30 years of experience in the financial services industry.   “We

Cape Cod 5 Remains Deposit Market Share Leader in Barnstable County with Strong Growth in Other Reg

PRESS RELEASE for The Cape Cod Five Cents Savings Bank  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:               October 16, 2018                  Contact: Stephanie Dennehy for further information at 508-247-1605 or sdennehy@capecodfive.com   Cape Cod 5 Remains Deposit Market Share Leader in Barnstable County with Strong Growth in Other Regions   Orleans, MA – Cape Cod 5 remains the deposit market share leader in Barnstable County and has also seen deposit growth in other markets it serves, according to

Cape Cod 5 Named SBA Lender of the Quarter

PRESS RELEASE for The Cape Cod Five Cents Savings Bank  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:                October 12, 2018      Contact: Stephanie Dennehy for further information at 508-247-1605 or sdennehy@capecodfive.com   Cape Cod 5 Named SBA Lender of the Quarter   Orleans, MA – Cape Cod 5 has been named the Massachusetts Lender of the Quarter by the U.S. Small Business Association (SBA) for Quarter 3, 2018.   “Cape Cod 5 has earned this recognition for being the #1 third party lender in

Cape Cod 5 Promotes Emilie Bajorek and Stephen Johannessen to SVP

PRESS RELEASE for The Cape Cod Five Cents Savings Bank  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:             OCTOBER 12, 2018                  Contact: Stephanie Dennehy for further information at 508-247-1605 or sdennehy@capecodfive.com   Cape Cod 5 Promotes Emilie Bajorek and Stephen Johannessen to SVP   Orleans, MA – Cape Cod 5 recently announced the promotion of Emilie Bajorek to Senior Vice President, Chief of Staff and the promotion of Stephen Johannessen to Senior Vice President, Deputy Chief

Nantucket Chamber Announces Noel Events

NANTUCKET CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNOUNCES NOEL EVENTS   Nantucket, MA  Last updated October 22, 2018   This year’s month-long Nantucket Noel festivities—featuring the Chamber-sponsored Christmas Stroll Weekend (Nov. 30 – Dec. 2)—kicks off at dusk on November 23rd with the annual Tree Lighting & Community Caroling Ceremony sponsored by Stop & Shop.  Over 150 balsam trees lining cobblestoned Main Street and surrounding byways magically illuminate following a dramatic countdown led by our illustrious Town

Craft Brew Alliance Acquires Cisco Brewers

Craft Brew Alliance Acquires Three Partner Brands, Unlocking Full Potential of Expanded Portfolio - October 10, 2018 CBA will increase investments and resources to build on growth that Appalachian Mountain Brewery, Cisco Brewers, and Wynwood Brewing Company have achieved as partners PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 10, 2018-- Craft Brew Alliance, Inc. (“CBA”) (Nasdaq: BREW), a leading craft brewing company, is cementing its strategic brewing and distribution partnerships with Appalachian Mountain

Cape Cod 5 President and CEO Dorothy Savarese Named to American Banker List of 25 Most Powerful Wom

PRESS RELEASE for The Cape Cod Five Cents Savings Bank  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:                   October 11, 2018                  Contact: Stephanie Dennehy for further information at 508-247-1605 or sdennehy@capecodfive.com   Cape Cod 5 President and CEO Dorothy Savarese Named to American Banker List of 25 Most Powerful Women in Banking   Orleans, MA – For the seventh consecutive year, Dorothy A. Savarese, President and CEO of Cape Cod 5, has been named one of the “25 Most Powerful

Cape Cod 5 Promotes Stephanie Dennehy to Chief Marketing Officer

Orleans, MA – Cape Cod 5 recently announced that Stephanie Dennehy has been promoted to SVP, Chief Marketing Officer, overseeing all of the Bank’s marketing, financial know-how and customer engagement efforts.  “Since joining the Bank, Stephanie has played a key role on the Marketing team, leading the development of many important Bank initiatives, including the launch of our new responsive website,” said Dorothy A. Savarese, President and CEO of Cape Cod 5. “As we were separating Marketing into its own

Nantucket Arts Festival Showcase Island’s Arts and Culture

For immediate release September 20, 2018        Nantucket’s dozens of arts and cultural groups and hundreds of individual artists will display and perform their work from Saturday, September 29 through Sunday, October 7 during Nantucket Arts Festival 2018. Events include an art exhibit featuring over 100 professional and amateur artists, concerts of classical, folk and popular music, plays, lectures and readings, and new video shorts by and about Nantucketers. For latest program additions or changes, visit

Rockland Trust to acquire Blue Hills Bank in major deal

Originally posted in Boston Business Journal.  In one of the largest proposed mergers in Boston banking in years, Rockland Trust’s parent company has agreed to acquire the parent of Blue Hills Bank in a deal valued at $727 million. The combination would boost Rockland Trust (Nasdaq: INDB) to more than $11 billion in assets, putting it alongside Eastern Bank and Berkshire Bank (Nasdaq: BHLB) as the largest banks headquartered in Massachusetts. Santander Bank is based in Boston, but its parent company is in

Sarah Chotkowski Named NCH Social Services Manager

(September 18, 2018)Sarah Chotkowski, LICSW, has been named Nantucket Cottage Hospital’s new manager of social services following the retirement of Peter MacKay. As an independent clinical social worker, Chotkowski is fully licensed to provide clinical services and has a background in practice management, outpatient therapy, and emergency crisis intervention. Chotkowski has been an island resident for the past four years working in various roles at Fairwinds – Nantucket’s Counseling Center, most recently as

Allies Air Freight is Wheels Up!

We are so happy to announce that Allies Air Freight has officially begun operating our daily freight routes between Nantucket and Hyannis!  Enjoy the speed and convenience of shipping your valuable business materials with Allies Air Freight. Simply drop your items to be shipped at either our Nantucket Allies Air Freight Hangar (149 Old South Rd) or our Hyannis Allies Air Freight Hangar (550 Barnstable Rd) and we'll handle it from there.    Open a freight account for your business by September

Cape Cod 5 named a Best Bank to Work For by American Banker

Cape Cod 5 has been named one of the Best Banks to Work For in 2018 by American Banker. The program, initiated in 2013 by American Banker Magazine and Best Companies Group, identifies, recognizes and honors U.S. banks with exceptional employee satisfaction. Banks considered for the award must exhibit a strong investment in employee fulfillment, career development and personal growth. Consideration for the Best Banks to Work For ranking included a two-step process. First, the Bank was evaluated for its

Charlene Thurston retires from PASCON

Originally released by The Inquirer and Mirror  (Aug. 23, 2018) Charlene Thurston understands death and the lessons that come from it. In three decades working in hospice care she has learned that each experience she has with patients and their families results in a different message, a different perspective and outlook on life and how to face difficult moments. “The thing that was so amazing about this work is that in every different patient and family you are dealing with, there is a different story,”

Nantucket Chamber Announces 2018 Annual Membership Dinner

 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: David Martin | david@nantucketchamber.org | 508-228-1700 Updated September 1, 2018   NANTUCKET CHAMBER ANNOUNCES 2018 ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP DINNER  Nantucket, MA 13 August 2018 — David W. Martin, president & CEO of Nantucket Chamber, today announced the Nantucket Chamber Annual Membership & Awards Dinner, presented by Nantucket Bank, will be held Thursday 4 October 2018 at 6:00PM at The Nantucket Hotel and Resort. Mark and Gwenn Snider are our honorary event