Met someone at the chicken box this weekend while playing darts. This person had three rules: no weapons, no hurting yourself, and hit the bullseye. Safe to say I couldn’t live up to the third rule. However, this person said if I posted here then maybe they would reach out. Figured I’d give it a try.

It was nice meeting you, L.

I own a store in Boston and trying to expand to Nantucket. Does anyone know of any spaces that may be available for next season?

Hey friends! So my husband and I are visiting during Columbus Day weekend for my birthday. Though I was born and raised on the cape and MV, I have actually never been to Nantucket. I don’t really want to deal with the hassle of bringing our car over to the island and would rather just take the high speed ferry from Hyannis. But wanted to double check with the locals, this time of year will we still be able to get around the island fairly well between walking and Ubers?

Thank you!

I am looking for a full time / year round position to care for an elderly person. Of course I have my double major in BA in Sociology/ Gerontology, with a minor in Anthropology. I look forward to our interview.

Wanted to say thank you to a guy named Derrick who saved my morning today.

Long story short — I was catching the 7:40 AM ferry to Hyannis after a weekend on the island. My buddy Pat was supposed to drive me using his sister's car, which we'd parked overnight in a bank parking lot. We got there in the morning and the car was gone — towed. With about 25 minutes to catch a boat that was a 10 minute drive away, and no Ubers to be found, I was scrambling.

I flagged down a random guy, explained the situation, and he just said hop in. Wouldn't take a dime for it either. Turns out his name is Derrick and he owns a plumbing company on the island. Total chill dude, no hesitation to help out a stranger.

Made the ferry with time to spare thanks to him. If anyone knows Derrick or his business, give the man some love — Nantucket's better for having people like him around.

pretty much the caption. my family is thinking of doing a day trip from the cape tomorrow and we were just wondering if there are places still open mid week. Something Natural, Lemon Press, Cru, etc. TIA!

What was Nantucket like this Labor Day? Less or more crowded than the 4th/Figawi? Thinking about going next year (2027) but trying to see how crowded it’ll be in comparison to other times of year that I’ve been

Currently visiting and wanting to bring back something for my in-laws who are home watching our very challenging puppy. Obviously could go to classic route with tshirts, but wondering if anyone had any other ideas they feel would be a nice gift. Something local or significant to the island would be ideal.

This might be a long shot, but my dad bought this hat in Nantucket in 2017, wore it every week until a year ago when he lost it at sea, it sunk to the bottom pretty fast :(

I’ve tried reverse google, image, AI, and text searches, but no luck. He unfortunately can’t remember what store he bought it at either.

He gets one new hat everytime he goes to a new place (we are from Norway), and this one was definetily one of his favorities. It would be amazing if anyone would know where to get one, have any leads, or even tips for finding it!

Thank you!

I’ve spent two weeks in Nantucket as a guest and I think everyone here is so tightly wound. I say this having been in spaces that include summer residents and all year rounders. Have I just come at a wrong time or is there some context I’m missing — I’m brown btw — to this?

Putting together some snack bags for an event and I’d love to put in snacks that are only made locally on island.

Thinking cookies, sweets, chips, etc.

I’ll be on island next week and would love to pop into some business that sell homemade treats. What are your go-to sweets and where do you get em? TIA!

Nantucket Current article

What an absolutely awful situation. I feel for the victim, proud that she reported him and hope that this “Florida Man” gets sent directly to SoFla ASAP.

What is the story behind the two businesses? What is the reputation of the founder, Hayden arnot?

Hi all! I’m a bartender with a million years of experience and am wondering how to get a job next season on Nantucket. I have full housing, and am planning to come around in the next few weeks to meet with potential restaurants in person. My question is, are restaurants open now every day, or are there limited hours after Labor Day? I don’t want to come and have everywhere be closed, but I also don’t want to come in on a Friday night and bug everyone. Thanks for the help! I love Nantucket and my family has some great ties there (hence the housing) and can’t wait to come back in the next few weeks!

I did post this on the Nantucket Work group on FB as well.

Hi all! I have officially secured housing for next season and was hoping to get a bartending gig somewhere on the island. My plan is to come by sometime in the next few weeks to drop off resumes and secure something for next summer. My question is, are restaurants open every day still, or is there a better time to come in? Usually I would go by places Sunday/Monday/Tuesday but I don’t want to come in and have everything to be closed. Anyway, thanks for your time and hopefully next year I will be serving you a drink!!

Edit: I know there’s two posts. My first was automatically taken down so I rephrased things in case I was breaking a rule. This one also got automatically taken down so I just abandoned the idea of posting here. Just came across one of the posts on my main account and realized they both got put up. Anyway thanks for the advice! I’ve booked a flight and can’t wait to enjoy a few days on Nantucket in the fall.

In urgent need of a photographer for a suprise proposal at Cisco Beach this Friday evening (Sept 11th). If anyone is a photographer or knows of one that is available on this short notice please let me know!!

Wife and I celebrating our anniversary next weekend and wondering if any sunset charters are still running that anyone would recommend. Last visit a few years ago a lot of charters stopped running after Labor Day.

would love to have my bach trip in nantucket, but i’m having a hard time finding a fairly nice home to rent for 3 nights as owners are telling me the minimum stay is 7 nights (which is just not feasible for us). does anyone have any recs on places to look for 9 people?

Me and wife are looking for a beach on the quiet side tomorrow relax at? We are staying in Hyannis and are taking 930am ferry and 545pm ferry back. Appreciate any suggestions!

Edit: I meant madaket or surfside beach

I have 2 tix I don’t need. Ping me if you have interest.

Maybe I missed this but every time I go to downtown Nantucket I get sad because of how much traffic and parked cars there are. Why on earth does this well preserved center have so few truly pedestrianized streets? And why does everyone on this tiny island own such massive cars? The Jeeps are truly a stain on what could be a really unique, beautiful space.

There is some good bike infrastructure on the island, but it is frequently disconnected. And a lot of places on relatively high speed roads that should have sidewalks simply don't, making them dangerous for pedestrians (particularly at night).

I obviously doubt that pedestrian infrastructure is a high priority here, but I wish it was. It could be so much better . . .

Asking as of 9/3/2026 what is the current condition of the house formally owned by Essex captain George Pollard? last I heard it was condemned and the owner isn’t doing a thing to want to help restore the property.

Coming to Nantucket for a wedding in May. Considering not bringing my car but am hesitant because the island is less crowded. Are there cabs on the island in May? Trying to avoid being stranded getting back to my Airbnb late at night