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August 8, 2007  RSS feed

County trying to take former postal site
Property owner intends to file suit against the the County of Nantucket if it pursues taking
On July 31, the U.S. Postal Service's 20-year lease agreement with Leroy Viera for his property at 112 Pleasant St. expired. But now the County of Nantucket is laying claim to the half-acre lot and its three buildings by trying to follow through with a 51-year-old land taking. More...
HEAD OVER HEELS

Caroline Powers does a handstand during the longboard event at Sunday's seventh annual Ozone Surf Classic, held at Cisco Beach. The day-long surfing competition is held in memory of David Ozias, who passed away in 2001 at age 30. All proceeds are donated to island charities in his name. More...

Nantucket, Edgartown, UMass join forces on tidal energy
BY PETER B. BRACE INDEPENDENT WRITER

Embracing alternative energy beneath Nantucket Sound, Nantucket is forming a partnership with the Town of Edgartown and the University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth to utilize tidal energy generation. More...

 Other News
• Town sets date for Special Election
At tonight's selectmen's meeting the board will vote to ratify the date for this year's Special Town Election as Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2007. The one question on the ballot asks voters to approve or disapprove a debt exclusion override to pay for the town's purchase of the William and Carol Reith Island Spirits property at 10 and 12 Washington St. for use as a shuttle bus hub. More...
• Lightning hits house on High Brush Path
• SSA board to vote on union contract
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 The Arts
• article has image Shakespeare by the Sea
In its third year, the Nantucket Arts Council's Shakespeare by the Sea festival has really begun fluffing out its collar and letting out its robes. Headlining this year, Nantucket's own Seaside Shakespeare takes over the Children's Beach stage for three performances of "Twelfth Night. More...
• article has image Geschke Lecture Series:
• article has image Memories of a Nantucket childhood
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 Opinion
• LETTERS
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IN SUPPORT OF THE POLICE To the editor: On behalf of ASAP, the Alliance for Substance Abuse Prevention, Inc. More...
• article has image Grey Matter by James Cennamo
• article has image My View
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 Sports
• Notes from Ironman Austria 2007
Jacqueline Stolte shares her once in a lifetime experience
Ifound balance as a young girl by being active. I was a Whaler gymnast, field hockey forward and giddy water girl for the football team. I was both a dancer and an equestrienne. More...
• article has image Nantucket Lifeguards take team Rock Run title in record time
• article has image TIGHT LINES
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 Columns
• I ON THE COURT
Nantucket Court Report
Monday's District Court marked the potential beginning of three days of jury trials if defendants do not offer plea agreements or have their cases continued. Nine young people were arraigned on Aug. 5 charges of violating the town's noise bylaw stemming from a party at 22 Evergreen Way. More...
• article has image Kermit Roosevelt
• article has image Taken out to the ballpark
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 Property Profile
• article has image Swim, Sail, Scallop & Scenic Views
Osprey Real Estate
Very few homes on the market today offer the charm and amenities that the house at 36 Bassett Road provides. There is water access and a deeded mooring; a wonderful, sunny guest studio; a large garage; plenty of charm and breathtaking views (including all three lighthouses). It's all here, in one of Nantucket's most desirable locations. More...
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 Property Transfers
• article has image PROPERTY TRANSFERS
July 30, 2007 - Aug. 3, 2007
1. A house on .24 of an acre at 25 Vestal St. sold to Steve Perkins and Rebecca Perkins of Alexandria, Va. from L. Casey Jones and Janis Jones of Greenwich, Conn. for $3,795,000. The property is assessed at $2,837,100. The land bank fee is $75,900. More...
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