Nantucket, MA

PDF of print edition Harbor vistas preserved with Land Bank buy BY PETER B. BRACE INDEPENDENT WRITER       Peeling open yet another part of the semi-obstructed view of Nantucket Harbor along Washington Street, the Nantucket Islands Land Bank purchased 64 and 66 Washington St. last week from Richard C. Wolfe for $4,690,000. This . More ... Sankaty sprouts lifting beams BY PETER B. BRACE INDEPENDENT WRITER       Preparations to move the hulking Sankaty Head Light continued during the past week with the insertion of steel beams that will help lift the 450-ton lighthouse off its foundation. 'Sconset Trust President Bob Felch reports that the move is still on schedule. More ... Special Election on Island Spirits purchase Tuesday BY MARY LANCASTER INDEPENDENT WRITER       Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Nantucket High School next Tuesday, Sept. 18, to see if voters will approve or deny a single ballot question asking for a tax override to help the town buy 10 and 12 Washington St. from the Reith family for use as a shuttle bus hub. More ...