Nantucket, MA

PDF of print edition NEWS UPDATE: Margaret Carroll-Bergman named editor of The Nantucket Independent. Long-time island resident and journalist set to join The Nantucket Independent by the end of May Read the Story... Great Harbor settles appeals Club awaits final permits BY PETER B. BRACE INDEPENDENT WRITER       Great Harbor Yacht Club settled the last two appeals holding up its pier dredging, installation of its dock and pier system and the issuance of its Chapter 91 Waterways license that it needs along with a building permit to build its clubhouse. More ... Pain at the pump Local prices soar as oil crosses $120/barrel mark BY MARY LANCASTER INDEPENDENT WRITER       We were warned, but it still came as a shock. Last Thursday, the island's pump price for regular gas jumped to an all-time high of $4.59 a gallon and premium skyrocketed to $4.76 at Airport Gas, with Nantucket's other three stations not much cheaper. More ... SBPF drops notice of intent Public overwhelmingly against group's plan BY PETER B. BRACE INDEPENDENT WRITER       Citing overwhelming island opposition to its beach rebuilding proposal, the Siasconset Beach Preservation Fund pulled its notice of intent from the Conservation Commission without prejudice on Monday afternoon. More ... Eel Point closed to vehicles; erosion the cause BY PETER B. BRACE INDEPENDENT WRITER       Due to severe erosion, the Nantucket Conservation Foundation closed the end of Eel Point to vehicles indefinitely. More ...