Nantucket Home Magazine, Vol. 17, Issue 1, Spring 2025

nantucket HOME Spring 2025

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Vol 17 Issue 1

Real Estate News & Property Listings compliments of NAREB

Spring 2025

Vol 17 Issue 1

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Welcome...

On behalf of the Execu琀ve Board of NAREB, welcome to Nantucket!

There are many sources of informa琀on about real estate on Nantucket and we are pleased to offer this consolidated guide that addresses the most common ques琀ons asked by buyers.

About the Nantucket Associa琀on of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB) NAREB was founded in the mid 1980’s by the few principal brokers opera琀ng on Nantucket at that 琀me. They felt that the island community would be be琀er served by having an organiza琀on of real estate professionals who worked in a co­ opera琀ve manner, had consistent standards and shared in­ forma琀on.

Founding members included local real estate legends Grace Coffin, Marjorie Colley, Hammie Heard, Ann Killen and H. Flint Ranney. In the early years, before the advent of com­ puters and the internet, the organiza琀on had fewer than a dozen members and no mul琀ple lis琀ng service. Mee琀ngs were held in the back room at the historic Jared Coffin House and lis琀ngs were simply adver琀sed in the local newspapers.

Today, there are more than 50 NAREB member firms com­ prised of brokers, sales associates and associate appraisers.

In addi琀on to engaging LINK Nantucket, our own mul琀ple lis琀ng service, NAREB produces a high­quality color publica­ 琀on called Nantucket Home Magazine, oversees professional standards and offers con琀nuing educa琀on for our members, volunteers in the community and supports many of Nan­ tucket’s non­profit organiza琀ons. The majority of NAREB members live and work on Nantucket year­round and serve the community in many ways, including giving of their 琀me to commi琀ee and volunteer work. Our members are profes­ sional, informed and are the consummate resource for in­ forma琀on on everything related to Nantucket. We encourage all to respect our local tradi琀ons and rules and regula琀ons. A昀er all, we truly are in the same boat here!

We hope that you are as happy as we are to be on Nan­ tucket. One of the quali琀es that makes our island unique is the apprecia琀on we have for the natural and historic envi­ ronment, as well as our keen sense of community. As NAREB members, we pride ourselves on our experience, local knowledge and ability to navigate smoothly in this very spe­ cial market. Please reach out to a NAREB member office and take the first step towards a great real estate experience!

Debbie Dilworth, NAREB President 2025

NAREB 2025 Execu琀ve Board President Vice­President Treasurer Secretary Past President At­Large Member At­Large Member

Debbie Dilworth Brian Sullivan Susan Shepherd Kate Sayle Penny Dey Robert Sarkisian Lisa Winn

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Hidden Gems of Spring on Nantucket

By Suzanne Daub

photo by Suzanne Daub

With more than half of the land on Nantucket preserved as conservation land and open space, our island has ecological treasures for all to appreciate...if you know where to look. A favorite ecological phenomenon that appears during spring­ time in several areas of Nantucket are vernal pools: enchanting areas that appear as if by magic when conditions are right dur­ ing spring and early summer.

Vernal pools are ephemeral wetlands that play a vital role in the ecosystems in which they appear. Unlike permanent

bodies of water, vernal pools form seasonally, creating a spe­ cialized habitat for various plants and animals. These pools are crucial for biodiversity and ecological balance, yet they re­ main a mystery to many. Understanding their origins, distri­ bution, and ecological importance will help us all appreciate and preserve these natural wonders.

Typically, vernal pools form in shallow depressions in the landscape that lack natural drainage. Spring rains, melting continued on page 50...

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ACK Dis琀nc琀ve Proper琀es Fernando Colon­Osorio 508­325­4432 PO Box 254 Nantucket, MA 02554 ackdp.com Advisors Living Merit McIntyre 617­375­7900 136 Newbury St Boston, MA 02116 advisorsliving.com Atlan琀c East Nantucket Real Estate Penny Dey 508­228­7707 82 Easton St Nantucket, MA 02554 nantucketrealestate.com Bamber Real Estate Ronnie Bamber 508­228­1416 Nantucket, MA 02554 bamberrealestate.com Bass Point Realty Michael Glowacki 508­228­6515 85 Pleasant St Nantucket, MA 02554 basspointrealty.com Berkshire Hathaway/ Island Proper琀es Michael O'Mara Robert Sarkisian 508­228­6999 35A Old South Rd Nantucket, MA 02554 islandproper琀esre.com Boyce Realty David and Dana Boyce 508­257­6962 PO Box 453 Siasconset, MA 02564 Carroll Homes & Commercial Cliff Carroll 508­771­2000 135 Minton Lane W Barnstable, MA 02668 cliffcarrollhomes.com

Cha琀ield­Taylor RE Moncure Cha琀ield­Taylor 508­228­5828 PO Box 1881 Nantucket, MA 02554

Dilworth Real Estate Nantucket Debbie Dilworth 508­221­2956 PO Box 2163 Nantucket, MA 02564

JD Advisors, Inc. Jennifer Frizzell 781­608­5887 1 Marina Park Dr, Ste. 1410 Boston, MA 02210

dilworthrealestatenantucket.com

CIRE Atlan琀c Brokerage Doug Gra琀an 508­945­6000 7 Bayberry Court Nantucket, MA 02554 cireab.com Coastal Point Proper琀es Sofia Noom 508­901­3257 100 Independence Dr Hyannis, MA 02554 coastalpointproper琀es.com Coldwell Banker Realty Pauline Benne琀 617­378­2217 826 Boylston St Chestnut Hill, MA 02467 coldwellbankerhomes.com Compass Real Estate of MA Meg Andrews 617­206­3333 126 Newbury St, 2nd Floor Boston, MA 02116 compass.com Congdon & Coleman RE Stephen Maury 508­325­5000 57 Main St, PO Box 1199 Nantucket, MA 02554 congdonandcolemanrealestate.com

Craigville Realty Mar琀n Traywick 508­775­3174 648 Craigville Beach Rd W Hyannisport, MA 02672 craigvillerealty.com Denby Real Estate Kate Ranney Sayle 508­228­2522 PO Box 901 Nantucket, MA 02554 denby.com

Douglas Elliman of MA LLC Lisa Rainis 617­227­6070 20 Park Plaza, Suite 820 Boston, MA 02116 douglaselliman.com Engel & Volkers Valerie Post 617­936­41944 6 Gloucester St Boston, MA 02115 evusa.com Fisher Real Estate Brian Sullivan 508­228­4407 21 Main Street Nantucket, MA 02554 fishernantucket.com Great Point Proper琀es Bill Liddle Greg McKechnie 508­228­2266 1 North Beach St Nantucket, MA 02554 greatpointproper琀es.com Grey Lady Proper琀es James Cooper 508­228­8284 PO Box 2668 Nantucket, MA 02584 jimcooperack@gmail.com The Hanley Garre琀e Group LLC Jay Hanley 508­228­5543 12 Amelia Dr Nantucket, MA 02554 hanleydevelopment.com J. Pepper Frazier Co J. Pepper Frazier, II Dalton T. Frazier 508­228­3202 19 Centre Street Nantucket, MA 02554 jpfco.com

Land Vest Nantucket Joanna Dresser 617­584­6855 37 Old South Rd #5 Nantucket, MA 02554 Lee Real Estate Jeff Lee 508­325­5800 10 S Beach St Nantucket, MA 02554 leerealestate.com Maury People/Sothebys Interna琀onal Real Estate Gary Winn Lisa Winn 508­228­1881 37 Main Street Nantucket, MA 02554 maurypeople.com Minshall Real Estate Diana Minshal 240­401­7474 31 Dukes Road Nantucket, MA 02554 Mo琀 and Chace/Sotheby's Interna琀onal Real Estate Joshua Cullion 401­314­3000 100 Exchange St Commercial Unit D Providence, RI 02903 mo琀andchace.com Nantucket Rentals & Sales Niki Picinich 917­414­4979 31 Autopscot Circle Nantucket, MA 02554 Northeast Advisors, Inc. Evan Dean 508­635­8380 Zero Main St, 2nd Floor Nantucket, MA 02554 northeast­advisors.com

Re/Max Signature Proper琀es Marilyn Green 508­509­4775 205 Turnpike Rd, Southborough, MA 01772 Shepherd Real Estate Susan Shepherd 508­228­5668 28 Easy Street Nantucket, MA 02554 nantucket­re.com Tea Rose Realty Tom Miner PO Box 19 Nantucket, MA 02554 tearoserealty@msn.com Territory Real Estate Terry Sanford 617­216­3870 867 Boylston St, Suite 400 Boston, MA 02116 Today Real Estate Todd Machnik 508­568­8130 336 Route 28 Harwichport MA, 02646 todayrealestate.com Vaughan Machado Real Estate Vaughan Machado 508­228­5062 5 Sesapana Rd Nantucket, MA 02554 Welch & Associates Inc. Stephen Welch 13 Waydale Rd. Unit A Nantucket, MA 02554 welch­associates.com Westbrook Real Estate Robert & Daryl Westbrook 508­257­6206 PO Box 262 Siasconset, MA 02564 westbrookrealestate.com William Raveis Real Estate Chris Raveis 508­228­9117 17 Main St Nantucket, MA 02554 raveis.com

Massachuse琀s has a mandatory licensee­consumer rela琀onship disclosure that will be provided to you, the consumer, by the real estate agent that you choose to work with. Please make sure to complete this form with your broker, so that agency is disclosed.

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Nantucket Spring Event Highlights Here are some of our favorite and regularly scheduled spring events. For a calendar of events updated daily, visit events.Nantucket.net. The Insider’s Guide to Nantucket.

Going Daffy in April

Year-round since 1999

April 24 at 5:30 to 7:30 pm ­ Flower Crown Party Join the Chamber of Commerce and learn how to make a lush flower crown using silk daffodils, florals, and greenery.

By the end of the class you'll have a beautiful crown to wear as you stroll around town and ‘Sconset during Saturday’s Daffy Fest events. Ticket price includes flower crown materi­ als, mocktails, and hor d’oeuvres. Cash bar. Prize for the Best Flower Crown. Tickets at 508­228­1700. A Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce event.

April 25 at 10 am to 3 pm ­ Daffodil Festival Bazaar A collection of items for sale, from professional photography to hand­crafted jewelry & other items. Held in Preservation Hall, upstairs at 11 Centre Street. A Nantucket Island Cham­ ber of Commerce event.

April 25 from 6 to 8 pm ­ Flower Power Party Celebrate Spring with at this festive event with live music by Billy Voss, dancing, hors d’oeurves, and a first peek at the Nantucket Historical Association’s new exhibits. Prizes for the “best bloomin’” outfits. Tickets at nha.org or call 508­228­ 1894 for tickets or to be put on the wait list for this fre­ quently sold­out event.

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April 26 ­ Annual Nantucket Daffodil Festival Everyone is going daffy on Nantucket the last weekend of April for this popular event. The annual Nantucket Daffodil Festival, organized by the Nantucket Island Chamber of Com­ merce includes an Antique Car Parade (staging begins at 9:30am on Main Street), Daffy Hat Pageant at 10 am & Chil­ dren’s Bike Parade at 10:30 am (both at Children’s Beach), a NiSHA Daffy Dog Parade (starting around 12:30 pm at Chil­ dren’s Beach), and a Tailgate Picnic in Siasconset (from 12 noon to 2pm). For more festival details, photos, and events visit DaffodilFestival.com April 26 from 7 pm ­ 2025 Daffy Party Live music, delicious bites, cash bar, in the Dreamland’s 2nd floor. Daffy dress is encouraged. Event is 18+. Tickets $68 (Dreamland members $40). Tickets at NantucketDream­ land.org. continued on page 7...

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Contents Volume 17 • Issue 1 • Spring 2025

NAREB Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Hidden Gems of Spring on Nantucket . . . . . . . . .3 NAREB Member Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Nantucket Event Highlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Real Estate by the Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Broker Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82 Nantucket Book Festival 2025 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86 Home Inspections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87

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Design: Sarah Morneau Cover photo by Bob Lyons Nantucket Home Real Estate News & Property Listings is a publication of the Nantucket Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB), published four times a year. The print ver­ sion is distributed free on Nantucket & elsewhere; the digital version is available at NantucketRealEstateBook.com. All contents of this magazine, including without limi­ tations the design, advertisements, photos, & editorial content, are copyrighted 2025

by Coastal Internet Access (CIA). No portion of this magazine may be copied, reprinted, or reproduced in any form without express written permission of CIA.

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Event Highlights continued from page 5

April 26 & 27 ­ 49th Annual Nantucket Daffodil Show You won’t believe how many different varieties of daffodils you’ll see at this cornerstone event for Daffy Fest Weekend.

Open to the public on Saturday from 2 pm to 5 pm and on Sunday from 10 am to 3 pm, this fragrant, fun, and flower­ filled free show is held in the greenhouse at Bartlett’s Farm, 33 Bartlett Farm Road. Admission is free, and donations will be accepted for the Nantucket Island Garden Club’s Island Daffodil Planting Fund. Free shuttle to the show from 10 Washington Street will be offered Saturday, April 26 starting at 2pm. This show is an official show of the American Daffodil Society.

regional, all offering great music for dancing or for listening while you relax with friends. Check out ciscobrewers.com for times and who is playing.

Nantucket Community Music Center Programs...

Youth & Adult Choirs, Community Jazz Band, Beginner Ukulele, Celtic Slow Sessions, Rock Band after School, plus classes and workshops. Schedule at NantucketMusic.org.

May 11 at 2 pm: Met Live: Le Nozze di Figaro Conductor Joana Mallwitz makes her Met debut leading two extraordinary casts in Mozart’s comic masterpiece. Tickets at nantucketdreamland.org.

May 25 at 8 pm ­ Wilderado featuring Tim Skelly One night only, this band from Oklahoma will perform in The Dreamland. Tickets $83 (Dreamland members $60).

Tickets at NantucketDreamland.org.

June 8 at 2 pm: Met Live: Salome Music Director Yannick Nézet­Séguin conducts his first Met performances of Strauss’s white­hot one­act tragedy, which receives its first new production at the company in 20 years.

Tickets at nantucketdreamland.org.

photo by Suzanne Daub

Live Music Almost Every Day at Cisco...

Nantucket’s famous winery­brewery­distillery is also one of the island’s favorite spots for live music year­round. Every day of the week they feature live bands, some local, some

Theatre, Comedy, & Film April 27 at 2 pm: National Theatre: Fleabag Written and performed by Phoebe Waller­Bridge (Fleabag, Killing Eve) and directed by Vicky Jones, Fleabag is a rip­roar­ ing look at some sort of woman living her sort of life. Tickets at NantucketDreamland.org. continued on page 19...

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Real Estate by the Numbers Numbers calculated from October 1, 2024 to April 1, 2025. The best month for number of sales was October 2024 with a total of 57 sales with a dollar amount of $23,083,000.

Sta琀s琀cs provided by Nantucket Comparable Sales Service.

Number of proper琀es sold during the past 6 months:

132 27

Of that,

209

were houses,

and

(includes commercial, lots, 琀meshares, foreclosures, etc.)

were lots

(“houses” doesn’t always include condos or co­ops, and that number does not include foreclosures)

Proper琀es sold at an average of

88%

of the list price.

Average purchase price (rounded):

$4,570,000 $1,839,000

Houses

Average 琀me on the market:

6

Lowest dollar sale in the past 6 months:

months

$640,000 $360,000

House

Highest dollar sale in the past 6 months:

$21,000,000 $5,175,000

House

Lot

YEAR AGO COMPARISON

Lots

JANUARY 2024:

FEBRUARY 2024:

23 $10.7M

13

$5.6M

Total Sales

Total Sales

Total Dollar Volume

Total Dollar Volume

JANUARY 2025:

FEBRUARY 2025:

32 $12.4M

27

$8.7M

Total Sales

Total Sales

Total Dollar Volume

Total Dollar Volume

Lot

FISHERS LANDING

Fishers Landing is a charming neighborhood, offering a blend of natural beauty and recreational amenities. Residents can enjoy a scenic path through conservation moors, leading to a serene beach along Nantucket Sound with gentle surf. The community features a common area with a tennis and pickleball court, as well as a space for storing small boats. Surrounded by extensive conservation land, Fishers Landing is an ideal retreat for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. This 4-bedroom, 3.5 bath home is located on 1/4 acre, and is offered furnished. The abutting .23-acre lot at 36 Ridge Lane can be purchased with the house for an additional $1,495,000. $3,895,000 | Linda Bellevue

HEART OF TOWN

Centrally located antique home with four bedrooms and 3.5 baths. Historic details intact, including six fireplaces, raised paneling, original doors and wide pine floors throughout. Patio, off-street parking, and garden area. Large, attached accessory structure and spacious third floor offer expansion opportunities. Excellent location, close to all that Town has to offer. New cedar roof, interior and exterior painting and oil tank. Offered furnished and ready for occupancy. $3,750,000 | Penny Dey

82 Easton Street, Nantucket, MA 02554

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PINE VALLEY

This charming single-family home in Pine Valley offers both privacy and convenience in a truly spectacular neighborhood. On over a half-acre of land, the extensive back yard with raised patio and newly fenced in yard allows for privacy and pets. A finished lower-level living space and kitchenette with private entrance and designated yard allow for many different living and rental options. Close to Cisco Brewery and Miacomet Golf Course and the NRTA shuttle stop. $2,495,000 | Peter DuPont

DISCOVER YOUR DREAM RETREAT IN DIONIS!

Nestled amidst nearly 300 acres of serene conservation land, this exclusive property offers breathtaking views of Long Pond and Nantucket Sound. Live in the charming cottage while you plan and build your dream home. Enjoy private, deeded access with your own set of stairs leading to the beach. Experience the tranquility of nature, the beauty of panoramic waterviews, and unforgettable sunsets from the comfort of your own home. This is coastal living at its finest – your perfect escape awaits! Listing agent is related to seller. $6,495,000 | Linda Bellevue

82 Easton Street, Nantucket, MA 02554

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MADAKET CUTIE

Located in Naushop, this house boasts an updated kitchen; three full bedrooms and bathrooms (two of which are ensuite); an open living, dining, and kitchen area; and a partially finished basement with a game-room, laundry and storage zones; and a new roof. This property has a private yard with a storage shed and access to the community pool and tennis courts.

Discover the charm of Nantucket living at this meticulous twobedroom, two-bathroom four season cottage nestled on just under an acre of land in the scenic serenity of the island’s western end.

A newly designed four-bedroom septic system, and additional ground cover allow considerable expansion potential.

$1,995,000 | Meg Ruley

$1,950,000 | Heidi Drew

VACANT L AND 4 ROSE BUD LANE Centrally located, his Residential Commercial lot allows 50% ground coverage with town water and town sewer available.

Great for a small business, shop, duplex or single family home.

Near to bike path and NRTA shuttle. $1,075,000 | Peter DuPont

82 Easton Street, Nantucket, MA 02554

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This private, potential-filled property puts nature, the beaches and town within easy reach. $4,195,000 Scan the QR code to fly through an updated plan for this property.

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Brant Point

1 Chester Street | 6 BR 5.5 BA $9,750,000 | Robert Young

45 Easton Street | 6 BR 6.5 BA $7,995,000 | Ty Costa

Miacomet 13 Henderson Drive | 3 BR 2.5 BA $5,250,000 | Debbie Cleveland

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Naples, FL

218 Seabreeze Avenue | $25,000,000 Palm Beach O ce | 561.655.6570

247 S Beach Road | $21,500,000 Jupiter Island O ce | 772.546.2381

260 Channel Drive| $13,750,000 Naples 5th Ave South O ce | 239.231.3380

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Middle Moors

Surfside

12 Upper Tawpawshaw Road | 5 BR 5.5 BA $7,995,000 | Jim Houghton

15 Skyline Drive | 5 BR 4 Full & 2 Half BA $5,200,000 | Cynthia Lenhart

Wauwinet

Town

13 Eat Fire Spring Road | 4 BR 2.5 BA $4,900,000 | Chris Carpenter & Michele Kelsey

6 Gay Street | 4 BR 3 BA $3,750,000 | Gloria Grimshaw

Mid Island

Naushop

14 Waydale Road | 5 BR 2.5 BA $2,695,000 | Gloria Grimshaw

33 Gold昀nch Drive | 4 BR 2 Full & 2 Half BA $2,595,000 | John Arena

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HISTORIC NANTUCKET MASTERPIECE The property boasts all the upscale features expected in a high-end project. One Chester Street is a masterfully restored 18th-century ship captain’s home where historic charm meets modern luxury. Located at the edge of the historic district near Brant Point, this six-bedroom residence spans four levels and features 昀ve working 昀replaces, a designer-furnished interior, and an original 6’ walk-in 昀replace in the kitchen. Enjoy breathtaking harbor views from the private roof walk and entertain in the lower-level game room. O昀ered fully furnished for $9,750,000, this is a rare opportunity to own a piece of Nantucket history.

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Nashaquisset

3 Chatham Road | 4 BD 4.5 BA O昀ered at $4,150,000

3 Autopsoct Cir. | 3 BR 2.5 BA O昀ered at $2,395,000

Cisco 5 Tautemo | 3 BD 3 BA O昀ered at $4,950,000

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May 4 at 4 pm: Community Documentary Screening A new documentary film, Nantucket’s Historic Coloured Cemetery: Stories Told By Nantucketers, is set to illuminate the lives of Civil War veterans, fugitives, abolitionists, and whaling captains interred in one of the island’s most signifi­ cant burial grounds. Tickets at nantucketdreamland.org.

May 12­June 23: Spring Training Tap Dance Class ach class will include a warmup to get your feet moving, across the floor tap exercises to build your vocabulary, and a combination in the center to help build your knowledge of the steps and how they fit together. Register at nantucket­ dreamland.org.

May 17 at 7 pm: Staged Reading of Veritas Actor and playwright Nicole LeBlanc, previous Nantucket res­ ident, has returned to her community from NYC to present her new play in development. The 90­minute presentation conconcludes with a Q&A. Tickets at nantucketdreamland.org.

May 18 at 2 pm: National Theatre: Dr. Strangelove Seven­time BAFTA Award­winner Steve Coogan plays four roles in the world premiere stage adaptation of Stanley Kubrick’s comedy masterpiece Dr. Strangelove. Tickets at NantucketDreamland.org.

May 24: NEW Moon Fest An evening gathering from 5 to 10 pm in the ‘Sconset Casino, 10 New Street, Siasconset, that features inspiring short films that illuminate the voices of women storytellers, cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, + a silent auction to benefit Nantucket Com­ munity Television's mission to foster quality programming that educates, informs, & inspires the people of Nantucket.

Tickets at NewMoonFest.org June 4 to 21: The Cottage by Theatre Workshop of Nantucket Fresh from Broadway, this brand­new, side­splitting romp is an outrageous tale of sex, betrayal, and desire as one woman decides to expose her latest affair to both her husband — and to her lover’s wife. The true meaning of fate and faith, identity and infidelity, love and marriage are all called into question as a surprising and hilarious web of secrets unravels in this ridiculously funny romantic comedy. Tickets at the­ atrenantucket.org.

Enjoy Island Art Artists Association of Nantucket Exhibit Openings Cecelia Joyce & Seward Johnson Gallery, 19 Washington Street, The Big Gallery upstairs at 12 Straight Wharf, and online at nantucketarts.org April 25 to May 12: Mellow Yellow in the Big Gallery April 25 to May 12: Welcome Home in AAN Gallery with an opening reception on April 25 April 25 to June 9: Champion Gallery #2 in the VAC, Amelia Drive May 16 to June 9: Kickstart with Art in the AAN Gallery May 16 to June 23: Think Big in the Big Gallery June 12 to July 7: Summer Small Works in the AAN Gallery June 13 to June 7: Champion Gallery #3 in the VAC, Amelia Drive

April, May, & June ­ Decorative Arts Classes, Workshops, Gams Have an unfinished chair, basket, beading, or stitching proj­ ect? Bring any project you are working on to this open ses­ sion and work in the company of other creative people to move your project along, share knowledge, and learn from others. Basic tools are available; no instruction. Spring classes include Marbling, Blacksmithing, Woven Cuff Bracelets, and more. Registration for classes & more de­ tails at nha.org.

June 9 to 14 ­ Plein Air Nantucket Festival 2025 The Artists Association of Nantucket welcomes all our com­ munity and visitors to set up their easels anywhere on Nan­ tucket and then exhibit their fresh works in AAN’s Big Gallery, upstairs at 12 Straight Wharf. Details at NantucketArts.org June 11 ­ AAN’s Annual Paint Out Day Gather at the UMass Field Station and Shipwreck Museum from 10 am onward. Free hourly shuttle bus travel from the Information Bureau downtown to the Shipwreck Museum & back is available 10:30­2:30. Plein Air Fest Event. Details at NantucketArts.org June 12 ­ AAN’s Quick Paint Day Gather at Oldest House & through .4 miles of Coffin Park to park area next to Something Natural, a combined location.

A Plein Air Fest Event. Details at NantucketArts.org

... and Island History Nantucket Whaling Museum Open Through May 23, the world­class Nantucket Whaling Mu­ seum at 13 Broad Street is open Mon.­Sat. from 10 am to 4 pm + Daffy Sunday, April 27. The musuem has permanent and rotating exhibitions in 9 premium galleries & more than a thousand works of art, artifacts, and treasures that tell our island’s stories across four centuries. Daily pro­ grams, spotlight tours, films, and a spectacular view from Tucker’s Roofwalk. Starting May 24, museum hours change to 10 am to 5 pm daily, with occasional hours change for special events. Tickets at nha.org Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum Open Opening for 2025 on May 26, the Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum, an affiliate of Egan Maritime Institute, is dedicated to honoring Nantucket's history of shipwrecks, lifesaving, and rescuers. They offer many programs for fam­ ilies. The museum sits at the edge of Folger’s Marsh, and the grounds are open year­round; with stunning views, this is a great spot to enjoy a picnic or watch the variety of birds on the marsh. Museum tickets at EganMaritime.org Walking Tours focusing on Nantucket History Starting on May 25, Nantucket Historical Association guides offer walking tours of the downtown area departing at 10:30 am and 1:30 pm. Hear about the rise & fall of the whaling industry and how Nantucket is a place where past and present exist side­by­side. Tours depart from the Whal­ ing Museum lobby: tickets at nha.org & at the front desk of the Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street.

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258 POLPIS ROAD | POLPIS | $20,000,000 7 Bedrooms | 6 Full, 1 Half Bathrooms 4 Acres | Waterfront A rare opportunity to own one of the most iconic estates on Nantucket - known for its white dory in the front yard. Set on 4+ private acres, this breathtaking property offers panoramic harbor views, direct waterfront access, room for a pool, and a stunningly designed main house with 5 bedrooms and a 2-bedroom guest house.

Thoughtfully renovated and decorated to perfection, this home blends timeless details with modern luxury.

From sunset cocktails on the expansive deck to effortless access to your own boat, this is Nantucket living at its finest.

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1 EAST HALLOWELL LANE | CLIFF | $6,900,000 North Shore | Classic Cottage 14,300 sq. ft. lot | Deeded Beach This 1920's gem is a classic summer cottage located within the hamlet of homes between Hinckley and Gosnold Roads along Nantucket Sound. This special pocket is protected by a belt of conservation land that enhances the quietude of this coveted Cliff location. Rich in historic character and charm, the existing house affords an opportunity to bridge time from past to present while keeping a touch of old Nantucket. The shared deeded beach is just a few hundred yards away with a path over the dune. With two pre-existing structures this 14,300 sqft lot is 81L eligible.

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122 WAUWINET ROAD | WAUWINET | $6,550,000 Seaside Serenity

Boardwalk to the harbor, beach path to the Atlantic and a boat ride to Coatue... sunrise and sunset in one location along this extraordinary shoreline that leads to Great Point. This oasis between two beaches boasts a beautifully crafted three-bedroom home and charming antique studio building. Sweeping views in all directions. In the heart of Wauwinet Village just past the esteemed Wauwinet Inn, this is one of the island’s most desirable enclaves. A beautiful lawn wraps around the house and transitions to the exquisite barrier beach terrain.

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15C CORREIA LANE | SURFSIDE | $2,850,000 1.1 Acres | Abutting 25 Acres of Land Bank Property Very private wooded 1.1 acre rear lot (47,972 sf) situated on a quiet dead end lane off South Shore Road in Surfside. The property abuts 25.5 acres of Land Bank property and offers a wonderful opportunity to create an exclusive estate property. Well has been installed and there is power to the lot. LUG-1 zoning permits an allowable footprint of approximately 3350 sf. A 10' foot front, rear and side setback rule applies to rear lots.

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2 EAST LINCOLN AVENUE | BRANT POINT | $3,250,000 Two newly created oversized lots in the highly desirable Brant Point area, with close proximity to Harbor beaches, Children’s beach the Nantucket Yacht Club, and Town with world class shopping and dining options. 16 Walsh allows for up to 1922 sq.ft. of ground cover. 2 East Lincoln has HDC approved plans for a 5 bedroom, 4 full and 2.5 bathroom house.

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10B ANGOLA STREET | TOWN | $4,395,000 3 Bedrooms | 3 Full, 1 Half Bathrooms Sitting proud on a hill, just a few blocks from Main St, this beautifully renovated home combines contemporary interiors with modern luxury. The house features a spacious layout with an open chef's kitchen, dining and living room with fireplace, inviting baths with heated tile floors, and the latest smart home technology. The owner has HDC approval to add dormers on the third floor for added light and functionality; the third floor is prepped for a buyer to add bedrooms, bathrooms and/or a sitting area on this level. 1700+ square feet of ground cover remaining for expansion or addition of a guest house our outbuilding. A private south-facing bluestone patio offers a space for lounging, gathering and al fresco dining.

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26 N CAMBRIDGE STREET | MADAKET | CALL FOR DETAILS Rare waterfront in the littleneck enclave on Madaket Harbor. This quintessential two bedroom beach cottage is surrounded by conservation and has front row seats to the best sunsets on Nantucket.

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2 SARATOGA LANE | TOWN | $2,595,000 2 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms This beautifully designed two-bedroom, twobathroom home is ideally situated in close proximity to Main Street across from protected open space. The expansive outdoor space includes a large south-facing deck, patio, fire pit and mature landscaping throughout. Inside, you’ll find light-filled living areas, high-end appliances, and recent updates throughout. The home features two bedrooms with ample closet space, plus a versatile lower-level room - currently set up as a bunk room - with French doors that open to a lovely patio. An exciting opportunity awaits with the potential to significantly expand by more than doubling the current footprint. Strong rental history. Large parking area.

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33 PLEASANT STREET | TOWN | CALL FOR DETAILS 5 Bedrooms | 5.5 Bathrooms Welcome to 33 Pleasant, a prime in-town location. Enter through a cobblestone path into a private, multi-tiered landscaped sanctuary.

Set back from the street, this hidden gem features a two-story clapboard main house with 4 bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms. The first floor boasts an open glass atrium with views up to an outdoor gazebo and offers three levels of finished living space. The front cottage includes 1 bedroom, 1 full bathroom, and a living room, and is thoughtfully sited apart from the main house. A Juliet terrace overlooks the gardens.

A must-see in town.

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57 MADAKET ROAD | MADAKET | $2,650,000 3 Bedrooms | 3 Full, 1 Half Bathrooms Beautifully renovated 3+ bedroom, 3 full and 1 half bath home with historic details and high ceilings throughout and a modern, functional floor plan. With natural vegetation buffers along the side and rear, this property offers the perfect balance of close proximity to town and the tranquility of open space. Enjoy brilliant western sunset skies from a large back deck and the abundance of nature in the surrounding protected resource areas.

Additionally, there are expansion opportunities, allowing the buyer to customize the house to suit their specific needs.

BRUCE BENI & PETER ENGEN 508.280.6131 (c) | 781.710.1277 (c) bruce@leerealestate.com | peter@leerealestate.com

71 EASTON STREET | BRANT POINT | $3,500,000 Oversized 10,000 sq.ft. Lot | 4,000 sq.ft. of ground cover | Prime Location Discover a rare gem at 71 Easton Street! Situated at the crossroads of Brant Point and town this existing hard-to-find duplex offers 2 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms on each side, generous sized living spaces and a large south-facing deck.

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1 Field Avenue | $1,985,000 4 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms | 1 Half Bath | 7 Rooms | Surfside Area Situated on a corner lot in the sought-after Abrem Quary neighborhood of Surfside, this property enjoys easy access to scenic bike paths, nearby beaches, and is just a short drive from Town. The home showcases beautiful hardwood flooring throughout. Custom built-ins enhance the living spaces, offering both functionality and style. The well-designed landscaping around the property provides excellent privacy, making the covered front porch and spacious backyard perfect for relaxing or entertaining. The backyard is a serene retreat, surrounded by mature landscaping that creates a secluded atmosphere.

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Hidden Gems of Spring continued from page 3

snow, seeping freshwater, and rising groundwater fill them during the wetter months of spring. Because they exist in areas with impermeable soil layers—such as clay or bedrock— these pools can retain water for extended periods before dry­ ing out in the summer. Their seasonal nature makes them inhospitable to fish, allowing amphibians and invertebrates to thrive without those predators. Vernal pools are often small and shallow—some are just a few yards across—although larger vernal pools have been found.

systems.”

The exact timing of when vernal pools will appear varies, depending on climate and precipitation levels before rising temperatures lead to their evaporation. MassWildlife’s Natu­ ral Heritage and Endangered Species Program keeps a data­ base of certified vernal pools in the state, and their map marks locations of more than 20 on our island.

Despite their temporary nature, vernal pools support a di­ verse array of life. On Nantucket, fairy shrimp are our island’s “obligate species”: their existence in the water is what deter­ mines a vernal pool. “Spade­foot toads used to also be an ob­ ligate species [on Nantucket],” Collier added.

Similar to brine shrimp (some readers may remember buying “sea monkeys”), fairy shrimp are adapted to fresh water; their eggs can remain dormant in dried­out vernal pools, hatching in the springtime when water returns. “Their eggs need a dry cycle and a wet cycle...Fairy shrimp are a unique species and an interesting tool to teach kids,” O’Dell explained. “You can catch them with a dip net—they are the size of a dime—and show the kids there is a whole other ecosystem in the water you would not see unless you look specifically for them.”

Other species likely to be found around, in, and above our island’s vernal pools are turtles, spring peepers, snakes, sala­ manders, and lots of insects like dragonfly larve and clam shrimp. These are called “facultative species”: species that photo by Suzanne Daub

During a recent chat with Nantucket Conservation Foun­ dation (NCF) Wildlife Research Ecologist Danielle O’Dell and Cormac Collier, NCF President and CEO—both aficionados of vernal pools—they mentioned Squam and Medouie as good areas to see them on Nantucket. “Walk on the Squam Swamp trail: one of the first wetlands you’ll see on the left is a classic vernal pool,” Collier explained, “and there’s another great pool at Windswept by a beech forest.

“There some at Eel Point, which are vernal pools in coastal dune swales: these are rare and probably have a layer of clay,” O’Dell added. According the the MA Div. of Fisheries and Wildlife, interdunal swales form in barrier beach systems in low, shallow depressions between sand dunes. “These can function as vernal pool habitat if water remains standing for 2­3 months and they lack fish...they can be an important source of freshwater in generally very dry and exposed dune 50 nantucket HOME

Spotted turtle courtesy Nantucket Conservation Foundation

use vernal pools for part of their life cycles but are also capable of existing under other environmental conditions. They are drawn to vernal pools for feeding, shelter, and breeding. continued on page 52...

15 DELANEY ROAD | CLIFF | $5,495,000 Located in the highly desirable Cliff neighborhood, close to Steps Beach, the bike path, walking paths and Town, this beautiful property is the ideal Nantucket vacation home. The light and bright open floor plan, with three levels of finished living space, is complemented by a wellexecuted exterior, replete with a covered side porch, generously sized bluestone patio with fire pit, and landscaped front and back yards. Conveniently located to many of the island’s best destinations, the property may be enjoyed with or without continuing the excellent rental history this property boasts.

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Hidden Gems of Spring continued from page 50

Spotted turtles, small in size with bright orange and yellow spots, “are a facultative that really likes vernal habitats,” ac­ cording to O’Dell, who has studied these reptiles for years.

“We’ve done a lot of work with spotted turtles,” she explained.

“We’ve also worked at Squam Farms…so we get a sense of what time of year they use different features of a habitat.

Spotted turtles congregate at vernal pools in the springtime.”

This rare species of freshwater turtle are considered a “species of concern,” and Nantucket’s population of spotted turtles is one of the largest in Massachusetts. For nearly two decades, NCF staff has been conducting state permitted mon­ itoring of our island’s spotted turtle population. Led by O’Dell, they catch and then release spotted turtles each day during specific periods to gather data that can be used to monitor the health, size, and location of these small reptiles.

Certain species of dragonflies and caddisflies are among the many insects that depend on vernal pools during their lar­ val stages, safe from fish that could devour them. Then the insects provide food for other facultative species.

Additionally, various plant species flourish in and around vernal pools, contributing to the ecological richness of the pools and to their existence. And plants and trees help delay evaporation.

Vernal pools offer numerous additional ecological bene­

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fits. They act as temporary reservoirs, absorbing excess rain­ water and reducing flooding in surrounding areas. They also help filter and purify water by trapping sediments and pollu­ tants before the water seeps into the groundwater system.

Their role in maintaining biodiversity makes them invaluable to the overall health of ecosystems. continued on page 66...

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Hummock Pond | 45 Millbrook Road 3 Beds 3 Full & 1 Half Baths $2,990,000 | Stephen Maury

This 2.45 acre property boasts additional allowable ground cover tha becomes your blank canvas to create the ulitmate Nantucket retreat with panoramic bluff ocean views and room for a pool.

Set on 2 acres of private, pristine land directly across the street from 200+ acres of conservation land including Land Bank’s Millbrook Woods and Gardner Farm properties. Located just minutes from Cisco Beach, Cisco Brewery, and Bartlett’s Farm.

Sconset | 116 Baxter Road 4 Beds 3 Full Baths $2,650,000 | Stephen Maury

Mid Island | 43 Appleton Road, Unit 2 1 Full & 1 Half Baths $2,250,000 | Keri Kalman

Located on Baxter Road in Sconset, ‘Against the Wind’ boasts a prime position with expansive views over Sankaty Head Golf Course and proximity to Sankaty Head Lighthouse. Offered furnished, this property encapsulates the serene Sconset lifestyle.

Commercial property on quarter acre in convenient mid-island location with privacy, abutting property owned by Nantucket Land Bank. The structure was renovated in 2013 and offers 2238 square feet of space on three finished floors. The hoop tent has an additional 540 square feet. First and second floor decks. Expansion potential in VTEC zoning.

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43 Appleton Road, Unit 2 | $2,250,000 Commercial property on quarter acre in convenient mid-island location with privacy, abutting property owned by Nantucket Land Bank. The structure was renovated in 2013 and offers 2238 square feet of space on three finished floors.

The hoop tent has an additional 540 square feet. First and second floor decks. Expansion potential in VTEC zoning.

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57 Main Street, Nantucket MA | www.congdonandcoleman.com

3 OLD MILL COURT | SOUTH OF TOWN | $10,000,000 With a vacation home like this, you’ll never want to leave Nantucket or this house!

Recently constructed, you’ll be hardpressed to find missing amenities in this seven-bedroom, seven-bathroom property sited conveniently near the heart of Town.

It offers three finished levels of living space, an in-ground pool with a separate spa, a fire pit, an elevator, and numerous decks and porches. Abutting conservation space and close to Town and nearby beaches, this property provides the ideal locale from which to enjoy endless quality time on your favorite island. With existing leases in place amounting to over $500k in income, and an assumable, low-rate mortgage for approved buyers, this property could also be your next best investment.

JEN ALLEN Principal Broker 508.332.0568 (c) | jen@fishernantucket.com | fishernantucket.com

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The areas surrounding vernal pools are also important and sensitive. According the the MA Div. of Fisheries & Wildlife, “The shallow edges of vernal pool habitat represent one of the most ecologically valuable portions of these habi­ tats. These areas are generally the first to thaw in the spring and provide access to the pool for the earliest breeding species. These shallow water zones also tend to be signifi­ cantly warmer than the deeper portions of a vernal pool throughout the spring. Egg masses of early breeding amphib­ ians benefit from the warmer water temperatures at the pool edges that promote rapid egg development.”

Invasive species can threaten vernal pools. They also face threats from climate change, as drought and shifting weather patterns can alter the timing and duration of vernal pools, im­ pacting the species that depend on them.

Some of the most significant threats are from human ac­ tivity, such as the use of pesticides and fertilizers as well as habitat destruction, often by homeowners clearing their land without recognizing the essential nature of these areas. Ac­ cording to Mass Audubon, “Even if a vernal pool itself is saved from destruction, changes in the surrounding upland may dis­ rupt the habitat and life cycles of the resident species. The re­ moval of the surrounding forest during the construction of houses, driveways, and lawns, for example, may degrade a nearby vernal pool to such an extent that the amphibian pop­ ulation is eliminated.”

In 1988, the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act was amended to include wildlife habitat, and vernal pools were de­ fined and included. One of the best ways to protect Nan­ tucket’s vernal pools is to certify them: if certified, developers will know of their location and can draft plans that ensure they are protected. Vernal pools are also included in the Town of Nantucket’s regulations under Wetlands (available to read on­ line at ecode360.com/44813329 ) Members of the public can help certify vernal pools by gathering information and submitting it to the Massachusetts Natural Heritage and Endangered Species Program. There is a wealth of information at mass.gov/info­details/vernal­pool­ certification on what determines a vernal pool. “This certifi­ cation process relies on volunteers to survey possible vernal pools and to submit documentation of certain biological and physical evidence of vernal pool habitat. We then review the documentation and make a determination whether the wet­ land basin in question meets the biological and physical crite­ ria necessary for status as a Certified Vernal Pool.”

Also, regarding the border areas around vernal pools, the

Graphic courtesy of Town of Nantucket's Conservation Commission

Town of Nantucket Conservation Commission Wetland Protec­ tion Regulations states: “Areas within 100 feet of the mean an­ nual boundaries of such depressions, to the extent that such habitat is within an Area Subject to Protection under the Town of Nantucket Wetlands Protection Bylaw as specified in Sec­ tion 136­3 are deemed essential breeding habitat, and provide other extremely important habitat functions during non­ breeding season as well, for a variety of amphibian species, and are important habitat for other wildlife species, and shall be considered significant to the interests of the Town of Nan­ tucket Wetlands Protection Bylaw.”

NCF’s Cormac Collier suggests that homeowners who find what they believe is a vernal pool on their Nantucket property: “learn what is in it – get a dip net and try to identify the species. And protect it: keep a border of natural vegetation that conforms to local regulations.” “They’re amazing habi­ tats, and you won’t know what’s in them until you investigate,” added Danielle O’Dell.

Vernal pools may be fleeting, but their impact on biodi­ versity and ecosystem stability is long­lasting. By recognizing their importance and taking steps to protect them, these criti­ cal habitats on Nantucket Island can be maintained and the species that depend on them preserved.

For more information about vernal pools on Nantucket and throughout the region, visit these websites: Town of Nantucket Conservation Commission Wetland Protection Regulations: nantucket­ma.gov/3123/Wetland­Protection­Regulations­Effective Nantucket Conservation Foundation: nantucketconservation.org Vernal Pool Association vernalpool.org Commonwealth of MA: mass.gov/vernal­pools 66 nantucket HOME

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Lighthouse Open Day ­ June 14 from 10 am to 3 pm Twice a year Sankaty Lighthouse in Siasconset is open to the public, weather permitting. If you want to climb to the top of this historic lighthouse, arrive early (event ends promptly), wear appropriate footwear (no flip­flops). Chil­ dren must be age 7 or older to climb, and no backpacks are permitted. Details: SconsetTrust.org or 508­257­4100

photo by Sarah Morneau

Island Festivals May 14 to 18 ­ Nantucket Wine & Food Festival A boutique experience of world­class wines and award­ winning food, now in its 26th year. Signature events include Great Wines in Grand Houses, Luncheons, Culinary Tent, Grand Tastings, the Harbor Gala, and harborside Breakfasts and Brunches. Details and tickets at NantucketWineFesti­ val.com June 12 to 15 ­ Nantucket Book Festival Talks, panels, author signings, gatherings, and festivities in several island locations — all to celebrate authors, readers, & books. Most events are free of charge. Details at Nan­ tucketBookFestival.org

Meet Nantucket’s Natural World

Nantucket Walkabout Guided Wilderness Hikes Offering natural history walks on Nantucket's protected lands all over the island. Hikes inform on how, geologically, the island was created by the last glacier, how Nantucket got its unique collection of plants and wildlife, how and when Native Americans and European settlers impacted the island's natural world, conservation efforts, and what the future may hold for Nantucket. WalkNantucket.com Coskata­Coatue Wildlife Refuge ­ thetrustees.org/place/coskata­coatue­wildlife­refuge This wild, remote barrier beach has rolling maritime dunes that cover more than 1,000 acres. The Cedars, a red cedar savannah & woodland, is the largest of its kind in New Eng­ land. Coskata Woods is a mature maritime oak forest with gnarled, wind­blown trees. Gray & harbor seals feed in the Great Point riptide & use nearby beach as a haul­out. Per­ mits are required to drive in the refuge. Certain times of year restrictions on driving are in place due to wildlife; check online for updates.

Linda Loring Nature Foundation ­ llnf.org for spring schedule The Linda Loring Nature Foundation is dedicated to being stewards of the property and fostering learning that pro­ motes environmental literacy. Walking trails, field trips, en­ vironmental education programs, and collaborative activities with partner organizations. Spring events include webinars, walks, Science Pub talks, and more.

Maria Mitchell Association ­ mariamitchell.org for spring schedule With its Aquarium, Natural Science Museum, Historic Mitchell House, Vestal Street Observatory, and the Loines Observatory, the Maria Mitchell Association offers exhibits and programs featuring science education and research.

Spring MMA events include: Biological Collections Open Hours, Nature Story Hour, “Sensational Science,” Ravenous Reptiles, and Open Nights (Stargazing) at the Maria Mitchell Loines Observatory. A special Seas, Skies, & Vines Fundrais­ ing Event will be held May 16. Tickets at mariamitchell.org Nantucket Conservation Foundation nantucketconservation.org for spring schedule The weekly walks, Tidal Treks, Ecology Excursions, Kayak Paddles, and wellness practices held this year by NCF will help you to explore and connect you with NCF’s mission of land conservation. The 9000+ acres of open space they owns and conserve is a gift to the adventurous, the nature­ lovers, and the engaged citizens of our island community.

Whether a year­round resident or a short­time visitor, these conservation lands hold a special connection or memory.

For an up­to­date listing of Nantucket Events, visit Insider’s Guide to Nantucket: Nantucket.net

June 8 from 10 am to 2 pm ­ Annual Family Picnic Day Live music & performances, food trucks, yard games, and more. Free admission (bring money for the food trucks) hosted by Nantucket Land Bank at The Creeks Preserve, 50 Milestone Road. Raindate is June 15.

June 13 at 8 am ­ Kayak Tour with Waterkeeper RJ Turcotte Explore firsthand the incredible biodiversity of Nantucket’s unique Great Ponds, discuss water quality issues that face our island’s water resources, and find out how you can help protect and preserve these special ponds. Kayaks and life­ jackets will be provided. Sign up at Nantucketlandwater.org

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BROKER DIRECTORY ANGEL CONRAD FRAZIER SALES ASSOCIATE Angel@NantucketRealEstate.com M: 508-367-9557 O: 508-228-7707 x 237

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BROKER, RSPS, ABR Lisa@NantucketRealEstate.com M: 508-560-0204 O: 508-228-7707 x 215

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SALES & RENTALS

M (508) 527-1045 O (508) 325-5000 57 Main Street, Nantucket ann.maury@congdonandcoleman.com www.congdonandcoleman.com

OLGA MALAHOVA Sales Broker & Rental Agent 508.332.9920 (c) | 508.228.4407 (o) olga@fishernantucket.com 21 Main Street, Nantucket, MA 02554

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BROKER DIRECTORY LIZ FINLAY

SAM PARSONS

sales & rental broker

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T 508.228.2266, ext 113 C 508.450.3379

T 508.228.2266, ext 119 C 508.332.0682

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sam@greatpointproperties.com

1 North Beach Street, Nantucket, MA 02554

1 North Beach Street, Nantucket, MA 02554

OFFICES IN TOWN & SCONSET

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DAN DUNLAP

BROKER | RENTAL AGENT

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508.280.6131 (C) | 508.325.5800 (O)

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BROKER DIRECTORY SHELLIE DUNLAP

PETER ENGEN

BROKER & RENTAL SPECIALIST

SALES & RENTAL AGENT

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781.710.1277 (C) | 508.325.5800 (O)

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MAYA KEARNS

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SALES & RENTAL AGENT

508.325.2073 (C) | 508.325.5800 (O)

508.517.8039 (C) | 508.325.5800 (O)

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www.leerealestate.com | @leerealestatenantucket 10 South Beach Street, Nantucket MA 02554

Sheila Carroll Sales Associate

KIRI MCPOLAND SALES & RENTAL AGENT

sheila@maurypeople.com 508.560.0488

508.221.6688 (C) | 508.325.5800 (O) KIRI@LEEREALESTATE.COM www.leerealestate.com | @leerealestatenantucket 10 South Beach Street, Nantucket MA 02554

Susan Chambers Broker susan@maurypeople.com susanchambersnantucket.com 508.560.0671

37 Main Street, Nantucket MA 02554 maurypeople.com

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37 Main Street, Nantucket MA 02554 maurypeople.com

BROKER DIRECTORY

Gary Winn

Lisa Winn

Broker/Owner

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gary@maurypeople.com

lisa@maurypeople.com

508.330.3069

617.281.1500

37 Main Street, Nantucket MA 02554 maurypeople.com

37 Main Street, Nantucket MA 02554 maurypeople.com

Morgan Winn Sales Associate morgan@maurypeople.com 508.332.9088

Mark G. Burlingham BROKER ASSOCIATE OFFICE 508.228.9117 MOBILE 949.861.1451 E-MAIL Mark.Burlingham@raveis.com

37 Main Street, Nantucket MA 02554 maurypeople.com

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Book Fest 2025 Has Stellar Slate of Authors & Unforgettable Literary Encounters Pulitzer Prize winning authors and critically acclaimed writers headline the 2025 programs by authors for the annual Nantucket Book Festival taking place this year from June 12 to 15. As organizers state on their website, since 2012, the Nan­ tucket Book Festival has sought “to ignite the spark that turns readers into book lovers.”

The Nantucket Book Foundation (NBF) is the non­profit that runs the Book Festival. They offer literacy programs and author events throughout the year, collaborating with other island organizations and schools. Every spring, NBF hosts a competition for Nantucket high school students and awards the Young Writer Award usually on the first night of the festi­ val. Inspired by the PEN/Faulkner Award for Fiction, this award was created by Mary Haft, co­founder of the Nantucket Book Festival, to encourage island students to find the courage to write their own stories. Essays written by previous finalists can be read at: nantucketbookfoundation.org/programs/young­writer­award Featured authors at the 2025 Book Festival include two­ time Pulitzer Prize winner and investigative journalist Bob Woodward; Imani Perry, the Hughes­Rogers Professor of African American Studies at Princeton University and National Book Award Winner for Nonfiction; #1 New York Times best­ selling author Carl Hiaasen, whose novel Bad Monkey was adapted into a series on Apple TV starring Vince Vaughn; Pulitzer Prize winner Geraldine Brooks, author of Memorial Days, a memoir of marriage and loss; Ocean Vuong, a critically acclaimed poet and best­selling author of the anticipated novel The Emperor of Gladness; Professor Jennifer Finney Boy­ lan, author of Cleavage and She’s Not There, the first best­sell­ ing work by a transgender American; and Wally Lamb, the two time Oprah’s Book Club author of I Know This Much is True and the soon­to­be­released novel, The River is Waiting.

Additional authors who will present June 12 through 15 are Meenakshi Ahamed, Billy Costa, Jenny Johnson, Kim Cole­ man Foote, Lisa Genova, Patti Callahan Henry, Alice Hoffman, Molly Jong­Fast, Patrick Radden Keefe, Ann Leary, Betsy Lerner, Victor Luckerson, and Jason Reynolds, the award winning and best­selling author of more than a dozen books for young 86 nantucket HOME

adults and middle graders and past Nantucket Book Founda­ tion “Visiting Author in Schools.” The impressive list continues with Adam Ross, Loretta J. Ross, Chris Sheppard, Wright Thompson, Dawn Tripp, Jonathan Waterman, Nantucket sum­ mer resident Suzy Welch, author of 10­10­10 and Becoming You: The Proven Method for Crafting Your Authentic Life and Career, and the “Read with Jenna” author of Black Cake, Char­ maine Wilkerson.

The Nantucket Book Foundation staff and volunteers work tirelessly to bring diverse voices to Nantucket Island for this popular annual event—voices that capture the full human ex­ perience and celebrate the transformative power of literature.

The full roster of renowned authors represents a vast array of subjects and genres, from literary fiction, to poetry, to memoir, to self­help.

The Nantucket Book Festival has established itself as a fa­ vorite summer event for booklovers. Festival days are filled with author readings, panel discussions, and social gatherings in an informal atmosphere that encourages conversations be­ tween writers and readers. Most Nantucket Book Festival events are free and held within walking distance of the ferries.

Need to catch up on your reading before you hear these fabulous authors speak? You can find all the books in Mitchell’s Book Corner on Main Street, Nantucket, featured in the MBC official 2025 Nantucket Book Festival display or on the shelves at Nantucket Bookworks or in the Nantucket Atheneum.

Full event schedule and tickets for the Author Dinner on Friday, June 13 will be available at nantucketbookfestival.org.

On July 31, The Blue Bistro Bash featuring author Elin Hilder­ brand will be held to benefit the Book Festival. Her fans and Elin herself declare The Blue Bistro as Elin’s favorite novel.

With that as inspiration, this night of fun in the Nantucket Hotel & Resort begins with a “Read the Runway” Fashion Show featuring looks and books, a live auction with some of Elin’s favorite things and items from the story, a conversation with Elin and Tim Ehrenberg of Tim Talks Books, a book signing, and cocktails and light bites inspired by The Blue Bistro. The evening will end with music and dancing. This event has sold out every year, so don’t wait to get your tickets.

This Guide to Home Inspections is reproduced from Open the Door to Nantucket Real Estate, produced by the Nantucket Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB). This free booklet is filled with valuable in­ formation for island homeowners and prospective homeowners. Stop by a NAREB office and ask for your copy or read it online at NantucketOpentheDoor.com

INSPECTIONS Below is a list of typical inspections or due diligence tasks that a Seller and a Buyer may need to do. Please note that some may or may not apply depending upon the particular property.

Seller Inspections Septic Inspection – Title V Certification Oil Tank – if applicable Well – if applicable, for potability and PFAS Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detector Inspection Close out any open building permits Deliver clean title

Buyer Inspections Structural and Building Inspection Pest Inspection Well water test – if applicable Lead paint inspection Survey – may need to update Wetlands Determination – if applicable

Guide to Home Inspections A fact sheet from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts A standard home inspection is a visual examination of the physical structure and major interior systems of a residential building consisting of one to four dwelling units. It should be understood that there are certain risks in­ herent in the purchase of property and a home inspection is inherently limited in its scope and depth. The informa­ tion gained from a home inspection conforming to 266 CMR 6.00 may reduce some of those risks, but the home inspection is not intended to provide the client with protection from all of the risks involved.

An inspection can be likened to a physical exam by a physician; however, it should be clearly understood that a home inspection is not to be confused with an appraisal, a building code inspection, a guarantee of any kind, and/or an insurance policy on the condition of the property.

During an inspection, the inspector will review the readily accessible exposed portions of the structure of the home, including the roof, the attic, walls, ceilings, floors, windows, doors, basement, and foundation as well as the heating/air conditioning systems, interior plumbing and electrical systems for potential problems.

Home inspections are not intended to point out every small problem or any invisible or latent defect in a home.

Most minor or cosmetic flaws, for example, should be apparent to the buyer without the aid of a professional.

Timing of the Home Inspection

A home inspector is typically hired by a potential homebuyer right after the offer to purchase contract is signed, prior to executing the final purchase and sales agreement. However, before the potential buyer signs the offer to purchase contract, he/she should be sure that there is an inspection clause in the contract making the purchase obligation contingent upon the findings of a professional home inspection. This clause should specify the terms to which both the buyer and seller are obligated.

Selecting a Home Inspector

Good referral sources for home inspection services are friends, neighbors, or business acquaintances who have been satisfied with a home inspector. In addition, lawyers and mortgage brokers may also recommend a home in­ spector. The names of local inspectors can be found by searching the Division of Professional Licensure website at www.mass.gov/dpl/ ­­ enter the words “home inspection” and the zip code of the community where you are pur­ chasing the dwelling. You can also check local Yellow Pages where many advertise under "Building Inspection Service" or "Home Inspection Service."

Real estate brokers and salesperson may not directly recommend a specific home inspection company or home inspector unless representing the buyer as a buyer's broker. Brokers, however, may provide assistance to buyers in accessing information on licensed home inspectors.

A current homeowner may also want to get a home inspection to identify any problems, especially if the owner plans to sell the home in the near future. continued on page 88...

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Following are additional tips when searching for a home inspector:

• As of May 2001, home inspectors are required to be licensed in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. A home inspector's license should be verified prior to hiring. Consumers should not be confused by home inspector "certi­ fications" offered by, or sold by home inspection trade societies or companies, obtained via home study courses, or provided by home inspection companies that certify their own home inspectors. Since the home inspection business is unregulated in most states, certifications are available to anyone. A home inspector's license can be verified with the Board of Registration of Home Inspectors at its website or by calling the Board at (617) 727­ 4459.

• The home inspection company that is retained should welcome the potential buyer's presence at the home inspection. The home inspector should be willing to address all of the buyer's questions and provide a full verbal and written report. Those hiring an inspector should expect an open door policy from the home inspection company to be able to ask questions about the content of the home inspection report in the future.

During the Home Inspection

While not necessary, it is recommended that the buyer be present for the inspection. This allows the buyer to observe the inspector, ask questions directly, and obtain a better understanding of the condition of the home, how its systems work, and how to maintain it. The written report may be easier to understand if the buyer was present during the inspection.

It is important that you provide safe access and sufficient lighting so that the inspector can inspect the prop­ erty.

Inspectors must provide a written evaluation report based on the standards of compliance in accordance with 266 CMR 6.00.

At the conclusion of the home inspection, the buyer should be well informed of the condition of the home. It should be known if there are visible, apparent problems, if repairs are required, or, whether or not there are any risks of concealed damage, and whether further investigation is recommended and/or required.

Other Inspections and Tests to Consider

It is strongly recommended that potential buyers consider having the following inspections and/or tests per­ formed prior to signing the final purchase agreement: · Lead paint, http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/departments/dph/programs/environmental­health/exposure­ topics/lead/delead · Water quality (is it drinkable) · Wood destroying insects, including termites and powderpost beetles · Air quality including radon gases · Fungi, mold and allergens While some home inspectors are qualified to offer these services, these inspections and tests are not part of the basic home inspection and should be contracted through qualified licensed professionals (of your choice and hire) in those fields.

Filing a Complaint

While most licensees conduct themselves as true professionals, the Division of Professional Licensure will take action against those licensees who fail to maintain acceptable standards of competence and integrity. In some cases, dissatisfied consumers make complaints, however, dissatisfaction alone is not proof of incompetence or sufficient grounds for disciplinary action.

If you have a serious complaint about a home inspector, call or write the Division’s Office of Investigations and ask for a complaint form. The Division's Office of Investigations is located at 1000 Washington Street, Suite 710, Boston, MA 02118. The phone number is 617­727­7406. A copy of the complaint form can also be downloaded from the Division's website (www.mass.gov/dpl/).

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