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Date of birth May 12, 1951 Likes most about Nantucket The people. Likes least about Nantucket The loss of public access to land and beaches. Favorite TV show Jeopardy "Ialways laughed that if I made the paper nobody would know who I am," said Stephen Kania - unless you call him Spanky, which is how everyone knows this island native. More ... The first two foreclosure proceedings of 2008 are making their way through Nantucket Superior Court as Nantucket Bank has filed a complaint for the authority to foreclose on two Nantucket homes. More ... After seven grueling meetings, the Planning Board approved phase two of Bob Matthews' re-development of his Point Breeze property on Easton and North Beach streets. The development includes a three-story, 28-unit hotel and underground parking. More ... Greg Keltz has resigned after 10 years on the Finance Committee citing a frustration with the way town government is run. Keltz, an agent with Windwalker Real Estate, said he made the decision following Town Meeting last week. More ... Aformer Nantucket man with a history of drunk driving and fraud offenses was arraigned in Nantucket District Court on Monday and charged with swindling a number of people out of over $150,000 that he said he was going to invest in properties on Nantucket. More ... Anumber of factors play into the equation, but there is no doubt that the current, unprecedented high cost of flour is forcing consumers to shell out more dough than ever for a simple loaf of bread. More ... Restaurant customers may have to wait longer than usual to be served their meals this summer. Clients may not secure their favorite hairdressing appointment. Housekeepers at hotels and inns may have to work a longer day to ensure linens are changed and rooms are cleaned. More ... Dorothy Mullins Holland, 93, died unexpectedly at Anna Jaques Hospital in Newburyport, on October 25, 2007 after a brief illness. Until her death, she lived a vibrant, independent life in her lovely home, Marsh Cottage. Her beloved husband of 67 years, E. Morton Holland, predeceased her on August 22, 2005. More ... THE BOARD WILL THEN CONVENE FOR ITS REGULAR MEETING AT 6 P.M. IN THE COURTROOM OF THE TOWN AND COUNTY BUILDING AND WILL: • Hold a public hearing regarding cemetery names. • Hold a public hearing to consider the application from the Nantucket Wine Festival for a number of public assembly permits. More ... WEEKLY UPDATE Terminal addition foundation done this week In preparation for re-paving part of the ramp that construction crews tore up to excavate for the addition to the east end of the terminal at the airport, the airport will get more fill material to ready they area. More ... Of the many articles that made the final cut on the second and final night of Town Meeting, the success of Articles 49, 50 and 51 seemed to cause the biggest sighs of relief among voters and harbor plan advocates. More ... DEVELOPER EXPLAINS PART 2 OFABREM QUARY TO ZBA Part two of the Abrem Quary 40B affordable housing development off South Shore Road went public at the Zoning Board of Appeals meeting last Friday. Developer Cliff Schorer of Nantucket Homes for People, Inc., presented this second half to the ZBA on April 11. More ... C harlotte Willow Hudson Hoilman was born at Nantucket Cottage Hospital on March 31, 2008 weighing 7 pounds and 9 ounces. She is the daughter of Rebecca Hudson and Charles William Hoilman III and sister of Kramer Hudson Johnson of Nantucket. Her grandparents are Dorothy and Jack Hudson of Maryland and Bill and Jan Hoilman of Westwood, Mass. More ... This summer, the Tom Nevers Association wants to get going on an ambitious slate of items taken from an area plan endorsed by the Nantucket Planning & Economic Development Commission at its March 31 meeting. More ... |
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