David Lazarus exhibition in the Sherlund Conference Room

Ashley Santos, Associate Director of Marketing  Nantucket Historical Associationashley@nha.org, 508-228-1894, ext. 131  For Immediate Release: Tuesday, December 3, 2019  David Lazarus exhibition in the Sherlund Conference Room  NANTUCKET, MA – The Nantucket Historical Association (NHA) is excited to feature works by artist David Lazarus in the Sherlund Conference Room at the Whaling Museum during the holiday season. This exhibit will feature Nantucket themed oil and watercolor paintings, as well as

NIR Receives The Boston Globe’s “Top Places to Work” 2019 Award for the Sixth Consecutive Year

Nantucket Island Resorts Receives The Boston Globe’s “Top Places to Work” 2019 Award for the Sixth Consecutive Year Nantucket Island Resorts has been recognized by The Boston Globe’s 12th annual “Top Places to Work” 2019 for the sixth consecutive year. The annual employee-based survey received submissions from more than 65,000 employees at 323 Massachusetts-based companies this year. Nantucket Island Resorts ranked #31 within the “Large Employer” category (250-999 employees). The results were published in

Cape Cod 5 Promotes Chris Richards to Executive Vice President

PRESS RELEASE for The Cape Cod Five Cents Savings Bank FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 22, 2019 Contact: Stephanie Dennehy for further information at 508-247-1605 or sdennehy@capecodfive.comCape Cod 5 Promotes Chris Richards to Executive Vice President Dorothy Savarese, Chair & CEO of Cape Cod 5, recently announced the promotion of Chris Richards, Chief Banking Services Officer, to Executive Vice President. Chris will continue to serve as Chief Banking Services Officer and report to Bert Talerman,

NHA Celebrates the 26th Annual Festival of Trees

Contact:Stacey W. Stuart, Director of Corporate DevelopmentNantucket Historical Associationsstuart@nha.org, 508-228-1894 x 130  For Immediate Release: Monday, November 18, 2019  Photo Credit: Barbara Clarke Photography (please email for more photos, if needed)    NHA Celebrates the 26th Annual Festival of Trees NANTUCKET, MA – The Nantucket Historical Association (NHA) is excited to celebrate the 26th annual Festival of Trees, held December 6 through December 31, 2019, at the Whaling Museum, 13 Broad

NHA Celebrates the 26th Annual 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: Monday, November 18, 2019 Photo Credit: Barbara Clarke Photography (please email for more photos, if needed)     NHA Celebrates the 26th Annual Festival of Trees NANTUCKET, MA – The Nantucket Historical Association (NHA) is excited to celebrate the 26th annual Festival of Trees, held December 6 through December 31, 2019, at the Whaling Museum, 13

CAPE COD ART CENTER’S ANNUAL HOLIDAY “GIFT SHOW”

Contact: Rachael Shetler Cape Cod Art Center 3480 Route 6A Barnstable, MA 02630 (508) 362-2909 Curator@capecodartcenter.org    CAPE COD ART CENTER’S ANNUAL HOLIDAY “GIFT SHOW” (11/13/19 – Barnstable) Shop local this holiday season at Cape Cod Art Center’s annual “Gift Show” exhibit, on display in our galleries through Friday, December 20st, 2019. Cape Art Center’s permanent Gift Shop is also stocking up, ready for holiday shoppers. Cape Cod Art Center’s “Gift Show” exhibit features originals by local

NHA Celebrates the 21st Annual Festival of Wreaths

NHA Celebrates the 21st Annual Festival of Wreaths    NANTUCKET, MA – The Nantucket Historical Association (NHA) is excited to celebrate the 21st annual Festival of Wreaths, held November 27– December 1, 2019, in the Whaling Museum, McCausland Gallery, at 15 Broad Street.    The Festival of Wreaths is the NHA's kick off celebration to the holiday season. This community tradition features an array of wreaths beautifully crafted by local businesses, nonprofits, schools, organizations, and individuals that

Artists Association of Nantucket Announces Try It Out Tuesdays

Artists Association of Nantucket Announces Try It Out Tuesdays AAN is hosting “Try It Out Tuesdays” Workshops at the Visual Arts Center, 24 Amelia Drive. Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) is pleased to announce a new series of evening classes called “Try It Out Tuesdays.” These evenings are single mini-workshops that invite Nantucketers to come to AAN’s Visual Arts Center on 24 Amelia Drive and sample various classes.  “Having an opportunity to see whether you enjoy working in an unknown

CHAMBER 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

Nantucket Lighthouse School to Host Award-Winning Author and Writer’s Workshop Educator Ralph Fletcher

Nantucket Lighthouse School to Host Award-Winning Author  and Writer’s Workshop Educator Ralph FletcherNANTUCKET, MA – Generously funded by the Community Foundation for Nantucket’s Nantucket Fund,Nantucket Lighthouse School is delighted to be hosting children’s author and Writer’s Workshop educator Ralph Fletcher on Wednesday, October 16, for a series of talks and a free professional development workshop for island educators. Fletcher, part of the Teachers College Reading and Writing Project, has served as

Cape Cod 5 Promotes Stephen Johannessen to Chief Financial Officer

PRESS RELEASE for The Cape Cod Five Cents Savings Bank FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 11, 2019 Contact: Stephanie Dennehy for further information at 508-247-1605 or sdennehy@capecodfive.comCape Cod 5 Promotes Stephen Johannessen to Chief Financial Officer Cape Cod 5 is pleased to announce the promotion of Stephen Johannessen to Chief Financial Officer. He will retain his existing titles of Senior Vice President and Treasurer and will continue reporting to Matt Burke, Co-President. “Steve has

Dorothy Savarese Named to American Banker List of 25 Most Powerful Women in Banking

PRESS RELEASE for The Cape Cod Five Cents Savings Bank FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 10, 2019 Contact: Stephanie Dennehy for further information at 508-247-1605 or sdennehy@capecodfive.comDorothy Savarese Named to American Banker List of 25 Most Powerful Women in Banking   For the eighth 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, placing number 12 on the list this year. Honorees are recognized

Announcing HomeShare Nantucket

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Kristie Ferrantella | kristie@nantuckethamber.org508-228-1700  HOMESHARE NANTUCKET INITIATIVE TRANSFERRED TO NANTUCKET CHAMBER of COMMERCE  October 2019 Nantucket Island — David Martin, Nantucket Chamber president & CEO, announced that the Chamber has taken over operation of the Homeshare Nantucket initiative. Originally the brainchild of the Nantucket Civic League, the Chamber has placed the initiative under its organizational umbrella where its staff will maintain the

Cobblestones & Cranberries 2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Kristie Ferantella kristie@nantucketchamber.org 508-228-1700 COBBLESTONES & CRANBERRIES SATURDAY 13 OCTOBER 2019 October 2019 Nantucket Island —Chamber of Commerce President, David Martin, announced that the inaugural Cobblestones & Cranberries shopping event will launch this year. Timed to coordinate with Nantucket’s annual Cranberry Festival, this event will add to the seasonal excitement as the island transitions to cooler weather after a blistering hot and busy

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

“People, Places and Things” A Series of Three Exhibits at the Nirvana Coffee Company Showcase the Medium of Digital Art     (October 7, 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 second exhibit, “Places” will be on view October 17. It will be followed by “& Things,” opening on December 12.   “Places” highlights the works of four artists.

NHA Publishes New Book About Susan and Charles Veeder by Island Author Betsy Tyler

NANTUCKET, MA – The Nantucket Historical Association (NHA) is pleased to announce the release of A Thousand Leagues of Blue: The Whaling Voyages of Charles and Susan Veeder of Nantucket, a new publication by Betsy Tyler, in late November. This beautifully illustrated, 256-page hardcover publication is the true story of the trials and tribulations of a family enmeshed in the whaling industry and the ensuing drama and destruction wrought by this brutal pursuit. In the center of the tale is an ordinary woman,

Nantucket Community Foundation Named One of The Top Community Foundations in the Country

The Community Foundation for Nantucket is pleased to announce that we have been nationally ranked number 3 in Distribution Rate out of the 250 community foundations across the country that participated in the CF Insights’ Columbus Survey. In 2018, the Foundation awarded Grants totaling $3,085,671 and closed the year with $9,106,657 in Assets, resulting in a 34% distribution rate This data is provided by The Columbus Survey in partnership with CF Insights of the Foundation Center. The Columbus Survey is

Nantucket 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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