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Once inspired by his grandmother who enjoyed volunteering her time at a nursing home, now Mark Budaj is an inspiration to senior citizens through his work as nutrition coordinator for the local office of Elder Services of the Cape and Islands. More ... With the recent death of long-time resident Alan Brown, members of the community are lamenting the loss of one of a generation of senior citizens who many considered the lifeblood of the island. Mr. Brown, an avid Town Meeting attendee whose ideas always revolved around improving quality of life, died at Nantucket Cottage Hospital on Tuesday, Jan. 8 at the age of 82. More ... Cape Wind Associates' wind turbine plan for Nantucket Sound got a major lift with the release of a Minerals Management Service report that said the project would have negligible to minor impacts on the environment. The Draft Environmental Impact Statement issued by the federal agency on Jan. 14 at 11 a.m. More ... Caryl Toole began work yesterday as interim principal of the Cyrus Peirce School. A former school director and elementary school principal, Toole worked for the state department of education before coming to the island. More ... Judge Joseph Macy was unable to reach Nantucket from the mainland Monday morning, so District Court, with more than 40 defendants with cases scheduled, was adjourned and in recess for the day within an hour. Most cases were continued to later dates. More ... Margaret Elizabeth King Terry of Nantucket died Saturday, January 12, 2008 at Our Island Home. She was 91. Peg was born in Concord, N.C. on February 24, 1916. She was the oldest child of Dr. Richard Morrison King and Miriam D. King. More ... PLANNING BOARD UPHOLDS INTENSITY CONDITION AT 1 NORTH BEACH ST. At its Jan. 14 meeting, the Planning Board told Amber and David Cantella that their proposal to occupy an 800-square-foot space at 1 North Beach St. with Epernay, a high-end wine shop, would intensify the use of that building beyond what the board allows for the neighborhood. More ... • Hear a request from NRTA administrator Paula Leary to endorse the concept for development of 10 - 12 Washington St. as a transportation hub for shuttle buses. More ... Moving to Nantucket was a little bit like coming home for new Assistant Town Manager Malachy Rice, who began working in the town's selectmen's office on Monday. More ... WEEKLY UPDATE Airport opens temporary secure ticketing area Today, most of Nantucket Memorial Airport's ticketing areas will open for business in three connected temporary 24-foot-by 64 foot trailers located on the runway ramp in front of the main terminal. More ... |
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