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Monday, October 26, 2020
The 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
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Tuesday, October 13, 2020NHA Announces Significant Events and Initiatives for this Fall and Winter
NHA Announces Significant Events and Initiatives for this Fall and WinterNANTUCKET, MA – The Nantucket Historical Association (NHA) is pleased to update the community on the activities taking place this fall and winter. Free admission to year-round residents continues, thanks to the support of The Community Foundation for Nantucket’s ReMain Nantucket Fund and Marine Home Center.In commemoration of the sinking of the Essex, the NHA is hosting a virtual event with best-selling author Nathanial Philbrick
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, 2020Local Cultural Council - On-line Funding Applications Open
Date: September 29 th , 2020 Contact: LCC Chair Jordana Fleischut Phone: 508 332 9590 E-mail: ackconcierge@gmail.com The Nantucket Cultural Council has set an October 15th deadline for on-line funding applications. For proposals for community-oriented arts, humanities, and science programs from organizations, schools, and individuals to apply for grants that support cultural activities in the community. These grants can support a variety of artistic projects and activities on Nantucket — On-line and in
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
Tuesday, September 29, 2020Letter about September Surge II
Our community seems to be going through a second phase of a “September Surge” in COVID19 cases, which may keep Nantucket in the State-established red designation for high risk communities for longer than anticipated. This may have an impact on whether School moves to the hybrid model as planned; and, whether the Board of Health re-considers whether to impose additional local restrictions. It is imperative that employers maintain and enforce the Workplace Safety Standards for their type of business, this
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
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Tuesday, February 25, 2020NCTV18 Finalized Terms With Comcast
NANTUCKET, MA — Following more than three years of legal wrangling, the Select Board approved the Town of Nantucket's cable committee finalized terms of Comcast's contract renewal that supports the island’s public access television station —Nantucket Community Television (NCTV). The cable committee completed the negotiation of a new, ten-year, cable television contract with Comcast Corporation (February 19, 2020 - February 18, 2030). “We are happy that Comcast has agreed with new conditions that benefit
Thursday, February 20, 2020Cape Cod 5 Supports Island Teachers with Educational Mini-Grants
PRESS RELEASE for The Cape Cod Five Cents Savings Bank FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 19, 2020 Contact: Stephanie Dennehy for further information at 508-247-1605 or sdennehy@capecodfive.com Cape Cod 5 Supports Island Teachers with Educational Mini-GrantsCelebrates 20 years of Mini-Grants with 20 bonus grants Hyannis, MA – Cape Cod 5 welcomed local public school teachers to their new headquarters (HQ5™) in Hyannis for the 20 th Annual Mini-Grants Awards Reception on Wednesday, February 5, 2020.
Thursday, February 20, 2020NHA Hosts the 3rd Annual Flower Power Party
Contact: Emma Graham, Events Coordinator Nantucket Historical Association egraham@nha.org, 508-228-1894 x 115 For Immediate Release: Thursday, February 20, 2020 NHA Hosts the 3rd Annual Flower Power Party NANTUCKET, MA – The Nantucket Historical Association (NHA) is excited to host the 3 rd Annual Flower Power Party on Friday, April 24, 2020, 6–8:30 p.m., at the Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. The Flower Power Party kicks off the Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce’s 46 th Annual Daffodil
Monday, February 03, 2020LIGHTSHIP BASKET MUSEUM ANNOUNCES THOMAS WATKINS AS NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO LEAD MUSEUM
For Immediate Release From: Nantucket Lightship Basket Museum Contact: Thomas Watkins, Executive Director tom@nantucketlighshipbasketmuseum.org 508.228.1177 LIGHTSHIP BASKET MUSEUM ANNOUNCES THOMAS WATKINS AS NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO LEAD MUSEUM Nantucket, MA, February 3, 2020 – Thomas Watkins has been hired to lead the Lightship Basket Museum as the museum enters its 20 th year. Watkins was born and raised in the Finger Lakes region of New York State. He graduated from LeMoyne College in Syracuse
Thursday, January 30, 2020Nantucket Historical Association Launches New Online Collections Catalog
Nantucket Historical Association LaunchesNew Online Collections Catalog NANTUCKET, MA – The Nantucket Historical Association (NHA) is excited to announce the launch of a new way of searching our collections of books, manuscripts and artifacts. The NHA has committed $250,000 over two years to this major initiative. Connie and Tom Cigarran of Nashville and Nantucket spearheaded the fundraising efforts. The online catalog contains more than 70,000 collection records which are now accessible through a
Wednesday, January 29, 2020Cape Cod 5 Celebrates Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening of New Campus in Hyannis, MA
Press Release for Cape Cod 5 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 28, 2020 Contact: Stephanie Dennehy for further information at 508-247-1605 or sdennehy@capecodfive.comCape Cod 5 Celebrates Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening of New Campus in Hyannis, MAThe campus is comprised of the Bank’s new headquarters (HQ5™) as well as a full- service Banking Center located on Route 132 – all designed to serve as a platform from which to better serve customers and communities Hyannis, MA – On Tuesday, January 28, community
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Saturday, January 25, 2020Cape Cod 5 Chair and CEO Dorothy Savarese Appointed as President of Federal Reserve Board CDIAC
PRESS RELEASE for The Cape Cod Five Cents Savings Bank FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 22, 2020 Contact: Stephanie Dennehy for further information at 508-247-1605 or sdennehy@capecodfive.com Cape Cod 5 Chair and CEO Dorothy Savarese Appointed as President of Federal Reserve Board CDIAC Orleans, MA – Dorothy A. Savarese, Chair and CEO of Cape Cod 5, has been appointed by the Federal Reserve Board to serve as the President of their Community Depository Institutions Advisory Council (CDIAC) for
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
Tuesday, January 21, 2020Artists Association of Nantucket Hosts first 2020 Exhibition at the Visual Arts Center (VAC): Red-Hot Valentine’s Small Works Exhibition
Artists Association of Nantucket Press Release Date: January 21, 2020 Contact: Peter J. Greenhalgh, AAN Gallery Manager 508 228 0722 peter@nantucketarts.org Artists Association of NantucketHosts first 2020 Exhibition at the Visual Arts Center (VAC):Red-Hot Valentine’s Small Works Exhibition Although we’re in the throes of the off-season—the harbor holds only a few boats, the beaches are wind-swept and empty, and the wisps of smoke from cozy fireplaces abound, the Artists Association
Tuesday, January 21, 2020NHA hires David Martin as Chief of Business Development
NHA hires David Martin as Chief of Business Development The Nantucket Historical Association (NHA) is pleased to announce the appointment of David Martin as its Chief of Business Development.Martin's previous position was as president and CEO of the Nantucket Chamber of Commerce.“The Chamber has taken a new and exciting role as the leader and face of business, tourism, learning and economic development on the Island”, said Martin. "The NHA position is the next chapter of my life on Nantucket and I am
Wednesday, January 15, 2020AAN announces annual Plein Air Festival Nantucket 2020 to kick off the association’s 75 th Anniversary year celebration.
Artists Association of Nantucket Press Release Date: January 14, 2020 Contact: Liz Hunt O'Brien, 508 228 0722 liz@nantucketarts.org AAN announces annual Plein Air Festival Nantucket 2020 to kick off the association’s 75 th Anniversary year celebration.Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) is pleased to announce the expanded 75 th anniversary- year celebration of the association’s annual Plein Air Nantucket festival. This year’s festival will serve as a kick-off event for the 75 th anniversary and
Thursday, January 09, 2020RogersGray continues expansion with the acquisition of the G.H. Dunn Agency
RogersGray continues expansion with theacquisition of the G.H. Dunn Agency Kingston, MA (January 7, 2020) – RogersGray has announced its continued expansion with the acquisition of the G. H. Dunn Agency of Buzzards Bay and Mattapoisett. “G.H. Dunn is a top-notch agency and we are thrilled to be working with the team there and continuing their legacy of exceptional service to their clients.” Says David Robinson, President & CEO of RogersGray. “The team at G.H. Dunn will remain, including David Dunn who
Tuesday, December 24, 20192019 Red Ticket Winners
(Dec. 24, 2019) The Nantucket Chamber of Commerce held its annual Red Ticket drawing Tuesday afternoon, making Christmas a little merrier for seven islanders. Matthew Fry took home the $5,000 prize, with a ticket the received from Island Lumber, and Maria Silva won a new prize this year, a $500 gift card from Stop & Shop with a ticket they received from Bartlett's Farm. Winners of the $1,000 prizes, and the businesses that provided them the tickets, were Lori Holmes (from Stop & Shop), Richard Anthony
Saturday, December 07, 2019David 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
Sunday, November 24, 2019Cape 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,
Tuesday, November 19, 2019Cape Cod 5 Recognized as a Top Place to Work for 2019 by The Boston Globe
Cape Cod 5 Recognized as a Top Place to Work for 2019 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. This is the second year in a row that the Bank has received this award, which includes an evaluation of an organization’s direction, execution, connection, management, work, pay and benefits and engagement via a confidential employee survey. This year, Cape Cod 5 ranked 14 th among all large employers in the state. “We
Tuesday, November 19, 2019Cape Cod 5 Recognized as a Top Place to Work for 2019 by The Boston Globe
PRESS RELEASE for The Cape Cod Five Cents Savings Bank FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 18, 2019 Contact: Stephanie Dennehy for further information at 508-247-1605 or sdennehy@capecodfive.comCape Cod 5 Recognized as a Top Place to Work for 2019 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. This is the second year in a row that the Bank has received this award, which includes an evaluation of an organization’s
Tuesday, November 19, 2019Artists Association of Nantucket Hosts Holiday Small Works Exhibition Exceptional Art at Exceptional Prices
Artists Association of Nantucket Press Release Date: November 15, 2019 Contact: Peter J. Greenhalgh, AAN Gallery Manager 508 228 0924 peter@nantucketarts.org Artists Association of Nantucket Hosts Holiday Small Works Exhibition Exceptional art at exceptional prices. Frothy eggnog, steaming mulled cider, softly falling snow, cozy fires; holly, winterberries, sleigh bells, quiet streets; a windswept harbor, flaming plum puddings; festive art and unique gifts–all signs of a Nantucket holiday. The
Tuesday, November 19, 2019NHA 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
Monday, November 18, 2019Artists Association of Nantucket Hosts Holiday Small Works Exhibition 2019
Artists Association of Nantucket Press Release Date: November 15, 2019 Contact: Peter J. Greenhalgh, AAN Gallery Manager 508 228 0924 peter@nantucketarts.org Artists Association of Nantucket Hosts Holiday Small Works ExhibitionExceptional art at exceptional prices.Frothy eggnog, steaming mulled cider, softly falling snow, cozy fires; holly, winterberries, sleigh bells, quiet streets; a windswept harbor, flaming plum puddings; festive art and unique gifts–all signs of a Nantucket holiday. The Artists
Monday, November 18, 2019NHA 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
Friday, November 15, 2019CAPE 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
Monday, November 04, 2019NHA 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
Thursday, October 31, 2019Artists 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
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
Wednesday, October 23, 2019Press Release: RogersGray announced as “Top Insurance Workplace”
Press Release: RogersGray announced as “Top Insurance Workplace” Kingston, MA (September 24, 2019) - Insurance Business America, a top industry publication, recently announced that RogersGray has been included in the prestigious list of agencies across the United States being recognized a “Top Insurance Workplaces” in the industry.A total of 53 companies achieved the distinction of Top Insurance Workplace for 2019 with 64% of them in the same category as RogersGray. To be considered a Top Insurance
Wednesday, October 23, 2019Nantucket 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
Saturday, October 12, 2019Cape 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
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Thursday, October 10, 2019Dorothy 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
Tuesday, October 08, 2019Announcing 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
Monday, October 07, 2019Cobblestones & 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
Monday, October 07, 2019“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.
Thursday, October 03, 2019Nantucket Community Television will Launch an Original Programming Series Debuting in Fall 2020
Debuting in the fall of 2020, Nantucket Community Television will launch an original programming series. Leading with a film documentary— THE ISLAND CUP RIVALS FILM, followed by a mini series. NANTUCKET, MA; SEPTEMBER 13, 2019 – NCTV18, the broadcast multimedia “go-to” resource for engaging, enlightening and entertaining programming about Nantucket, is producing programming about the hidden story of traditional rival football games between Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket. It’s a journey
Thursday, October 03, 2019NHA 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,
Thursday, October 03, 2019Nantucket 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
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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
Friday, June 07, 2019NHA Opens New Fine Arts Gallery at the Whaling Museum
Contact:Ashley Santos, Associate Director of Marketing Nantucket Historical Associationashley@nha.org, 508-228-1894, ext. 131 For Immediate Release: Friday, June 7, 2019 NHA Opens New Fine Arts Gallery at the Whaling Museum The Nantucket Historical Association is pleased to announce that it is furthering its mission of showcasing the important stories of Nantucket by returning a portion of its Peter Foulger Museum building on Broad Street to gallery space dedicated to the fine arts. The NHA
Thursday, June 06, 2019Nantucket Historical Association Acquires Significant William Trost Richards Painting
Contact:Ashley Santos, Associate Director of Marketing Nantucket Historical Associationashley@nha.org, 508-228-1894, ext. 131 For Immediate Release: Tuesday, June 4, 2019 Nantucket Historical Association Acquires Significant William Trost Richards Painting NANTUCKET, MA – The Trustees of the Nantucket Historical Association (NHA) are pleased to announce the acquisition of a significant painting that captures the beauty of the Nantucket coastline. The acquisition of Nantucket Shore, by William Trost
Wednesday, May 29, 2019Darya 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
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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
