Field Notes
by Peter B Brace
     OPEN SPACE OR OPEN USE For those waiting for the Zoning Board of Appeals to hear Priscilla L. Reis' appeal of cease-and-desist orders issued to her for her son Myles Reis, Jr.'s operations on her property at 80 Miacomet Ave. by Zoning Enforcement Officer Marcus Silverstein, Dec. 8 is your
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I ON SELECTMEN
AT ITS MEETING TONIGHT, NOV. 29, THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN WILL:
     • Hear a request from Nantucket Homes for People seeking a building permit in advance of its sewer permit.
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YACK on: Recount
Grant Sanders
     Is it just me, or did we just go through a strange season of election after election after election? It seemed like every Tuesday there was something new to vote on. It feels strange this week to have
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The Lighthouse Keeper
BY DANIEL W. DRAKE
     The Town Government Study Committee ("TGSC") has labored for many months and has come forward with nine specific recommendations which have been incorporated in Warrant articles submitted for consideration by the 2007 Annual Town Meeting. In addition, it continues to mull over almost thirty "advisor
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I ON THE COURT Nantucket Court Report
     In Monday's district court, a warrant was to issue by 4 p.m. for
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PET Tracks
DO AS I SAY
Jan Jaeger
     The customer really didn't want advice. What she wanted was to vent. Her dog was apparently an incorrigible jumper, and anything I suggested she dismissed or had already tried without success. But when she mentioned that she had even
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Bargain Bin
To place listings, email: sharon@nantucketindependent.com, or call Sharon at 508-228-1654
     8 matching contemporary dining room chairs, brass frames with cushioned seats. Custom-made slip covers included. Good condition. $250 . 508-228- 9146.
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L E T T E R S
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     THANKS TO VOLUNTEERS To the editor: With the busy-ness of the holidays now upon us, the staff at the Adult Community Day Center would like to pause and thank all the volunteers who make our program so very special for our clients. Nantucket is a giving community and we are honored that so many f
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