Save Nantucket Together

06/13/2026

HELP FOR LOST PETS - a local group of pet lovers recently asked us to spread the word to our followers, their guests and renters about what to do if a pet is lost or seen unleashed and wandering in a Nantucket neighborhood. When folks bring their pets on vacation, they can get disoriented and lost. Click on Nantucket Dog Lovers link for what to do next.

06/13/2026

Our Stranded Traveler line was ringing off the hook on Monday May 31, the story hit the Inky front page that week and we submitted the following letter to the editor in response https://nantucketcurrent.com/opinion/we-can-do-better Thoughts???

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05/22/2026

At their May 21st meeting the Board of Health approved a notice of violation letter to be sent to STR operators who are currently advertising their homes for rent (on online or other media), have not yet registered with the town and who have already been notified to do so, without a response to the town. This letter will be the first step in town enforcement action. Nantucket Together fully supports this action and encourages vacation rental owners to annually register or remove their rental postings and let the town know they are no longer renting.

A copy of the approved letter can be found here:

05/18/2026

ATTORNEY GENERAL RULES AGAINST ARTICLE 1 CHALLENGE!!!

As you may recall, last December, the legal firm that represented the lawsuit against the Town of Nantucket and the Grape Family, was asked by an unidentified client, to challenge the process used in the submittal of citizen Article 1. Article 1 proposed to modify Nantucket zoning to permit short and long-term residential property rentals in all zones, and passed by the required 2/3 majority at the fall 2025 Special Town Meeting.

The Attorney General is the deciding authority on such matters and has 90 days to make a ruling unless an 'up to' 90 day extension is requested. An initial 60 day extension was requested through April 17 and due to workload issues, it was then extended to the full 90 days which expired today, May 17. The AG's Ruling can be found
HERE :
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HKJLMfNwx4PMvlSqsRycwjcqrJAgmesQ/view?usp=sharing
In summary, the challenge was rejected and Article 1 was found to be in full compliance with town and state laws. The AG's office is the last stop for an appeal so this matter is now settled.

After nearly 6 years of fear, debate, and lack of certainty, the ability to rent one's home for any length of time is now clearly defined in the town code and we can all go back to enjoying the island we love along with our neighbors.

Thanks to all of you who have helped support us along the way - through donations, casting your vote at town meetings, getting personally involved and watching/rooting from afar!

I don't know about you but I have made so many new, lifelong friends as part of this journey and our community involvement continues. That can only be a good thing.

04/17/2026

Another 30 day extension in the MA AG's ruling on whether Article 1 legalizing vacation rentals on Nantucket was proposed and passrd in a procedurally correct manner last fall. And so we wait again. Happy Daffy?

04/17/2026

Another 30 day extension in the MA AG's ruling on whether Article 1 legalizing vacation rentals on Nantucket was proposed and passrd in a procedurally correct manner last fall. And so we wait again. Happy Daffy?

03/23/2026

Since launching its local STR Registry, the rules regarding operation and ownership have been tightened to exclude all but those whose named owners are 'natural persons'. This has allowed some corporate-owned STRs to legally register. Is this a minor loophole or a continued neighborhood concern? The Nantucket Current investigated and the Board of Health responded with proposed amendments to their regulations (Chapter 338). See [KEY MEETINGS](/key-meetings) for details...if you want to review the proposed changes and ensure there are no unintended consequences you can review the proposed changes here https://portal.laserfiche.com/Portal/DocView.aspx...
and/or register to attend the March 25 Select Board Meeting at 5:30 here
https://us06web.zoom.us/.../reg.../WN_YM1gX8kCTJye9drq25RCbw

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03/21/2026

A tribute to a very special man who spent his summers on Nantucket and shared his message wherever he went. My daughter-in-law and others share what he taught them and all of us.

https://www.facebook.com/share/17GWcd5t5G/

01/09/2026

I guess he just cannot help himself. After the ACK-Now Board voted to shutter its operation, one last shot across the bow...a challenge to Article 1's validity and will of the voters from an 'unnamed client' to the MA Attorney General. This story was run by the Nantucket Current and can be found at the link below. In it, there is a link to the full legal challenge that was submitted by ACK-Now's attorney. And again, we wait....

Nantucket Current is the island's leading online news source. We deliver the news, stories, and people of Nantucket, unbiased and unfiltered.

12/14/2025

Click below to read a recent newsletter from ACK-Now's founder to their followers. It's Christmas season so I considered not sharing it until the New Year but felt it best to leave that choice to you.