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PDF of print edition The Lighthouse Keeper BY DANIEL W. DRAKE ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER       As the Fourth of July comes at us like a fast-moving truck, so too are we faced with a Special Town Meeting that is suddenly looming ahead on July 26. At their session last week, the selectmen approved the warrant for the meeting, which was forced by the presentation of a citizens' petition for th... More ... YACK on: The politics of Poo Grant Sanders       No single political issue on this island has caused more drama in the past ten years than poo. More specifically, our Comprehensive Wastewater Management Plan affectionately known by sewer wonks as the CWMP) and its myriad ramifications. Why? Because this stuff, folks, is expensive. And the big ... More ... MILESTONES       ENGAGEMENT Dr. and Mrs. Charles St. John, of Richmond, Mass., announce the engagement of their daughter, Hadley Patricia, to Jesse Frank Dutra, son of Mrs. Susan Dutra of Westport, Mass., and Mr. Frank Dutra of Nantucket, Mass. Hadley is the granddaughter of Mr. Michael St. John of Essex Fells, N... More ... Field Notes by Peter B Brace       GOING ONCE, GOING TWICE… Is that your boat lying there on the beach or down at the boatyard? The Marine & Coastal Resources Department will deal with abandoned boats and trailers on town, private and Grey Lady Marine property in short order beginning Monday, July 9. More ... Pet Tracks ALL-AMERICAN DOGS with Jan Jaeger       With the Fourth of July holiday falling almost midweek this year, we get several days to enjoy the festivities normally associated with the celebration of our independence as a country. More ... THE COCKTAIL PARTY, REDEFINED By Leslie-Ann Sheppard       Though some cocktails - like the martini - are classic, many people these days are passing on liquor and turning to wine. In many social circles, wine is the preferred 'cocktail' for every occasion, from picnicking to dinner to parties. More ... Identify This Georgen Gilliam Charnes       The Nantucket Historical Association houses the most complete visual record of Nantucket history in existence. The image here is from our collections, and may be one we cannot identify, wish for more information about or just want to see if people can identify. Many more images are available for v... More ... HDC this week       NEW DWELLINGS Michael & Elisa Allen, 55 Millbrook Road ADDITIONS Donald Winters, 3 Long Pond Drive Donald Dimock, 61 Bartlett Road GARAGE APARTMENTS Chris Grimes, 33 Macy's Lane MISCELLANEOUS AMENITIES* Nantucket Island Resorts (Jared Coffin House), More ...