YOUR HOUSING ANGELS
      It's never too late to apply for the affordable houses being built by Nantucket Homes for People. Windwalker sales associate Beth Maier encourages prospective homebuyers to contact her at 228-9117 or by email at beth@windwalkerrealestate. com.
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Coastal Zone Management seeks federal no-discharge zone for Nantucket Sound
WATERFRONT
BY PETER B. BRACE INDEPENDENT WRITER
      Nantucket's Marine & Coastal Resources Department prides itself on the establishment of a threemile federal no-discharge zone radiating outward from the island's shores. Within this zone, boats are prohibited from emptying their sewage and grey water holding tanks in Nantucket Sound and must have their tanks pumped out when in Nantucket Harbor.
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etcetera
1. A number of unspecified additional things; 2. pl. additional items, odds and ends
      NEW LIGHTHOUSE SCHOOL BUILDING NEARLY COMPLETE The Nantucket Lighthouse School's new facility at One Rugged Road is nearing completion. The final months of construction have been made possible by donations of materials and time from island businesses and Lighthouse School parents.
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I ON THE COURT
Nantucket Court Report
      In a much briefer session of District Court than last Monday, several arraignments were held prior to what officials hope will be a quiet Fourth of July. Ana P.
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Town's new land use planner to commute from Barnstable
BY PETER B. BRACE INDEPENDENT WRITER
      On July 9, the Planning Board will welcome its new land use planner, Thomas A. Broadrick. Although the land use planner position is typically considered an entry-level job for municipal planning departments, Planning Director Andrew Vorce said he hired Broadrick for his vast experience and willingness to commute to Nantucket from Barnstable.
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Nantucket Trading Post opens ahead of kitchen
BUSINESS
BY MARY LANCASTER INDEPENDENT WRITER
      The welcome flag is flying, the shelves and coolers are fully stocked, and perhaps by today the coffee pots at Nantucket Trading Post will be brewing fresh Starbucks java to accompany a selection of Dunkin' Donuts.
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Fresh Air Fund families reap benefits of giving
COMMUNITY
BY SAM TOOLE INDEPENDENT INTERN
      Each summer thousands of children from disadvantaged communities visit host families in 13 northeastern states and Canada with the Fresh Air Fund's Friendly Town Program. The program provides inner-city children with the chance to experience life beyond the skyscrapers and confined spaces that they are used to.
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I ON SELECTMEN
AT ITS MEETING OF JUNE 27, THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN, CONVENING AS THE BOARD OFHEALTH:
      + Unanimously approved a variance for 56 Starbuck Road, which has a failed well. + Unanimously approved a variance for 21 Washington Ave., for a failed well.
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