🌱 What the Board of Health decided on Nantucket High’s turf field
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In today's newsletter:
- What the Board of Health decided on Nantucket High’s turf field
- How New Bedford pier repairs affect fast ferry trips to Nantucket
- How a new residency could reshape theatre on Nantucket’s tiny island stage
Also on today's calendar: Unwind Under the Whale: Candlelight Creations and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Some sunshine, with a high of 58 and low of 44 degrees.
- Saturday: Cloudy and cooler, temps: high: 50, low: 45.
- Sunday: Breezy with rain and drizzle, with a high of 54 and low of 40 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Board of Health drops turf moratorium, supports testing effort (ack.net) — Nantucket’s Board of Health has decided not to pursue a moratorium on artificial turf for the proposed Nantucket High School field, instead backing a detailed testing and monitoring plan. The board will support collaboration among Nantucket Land & Water Council, Nantucket Public Schools, and the Health Department to track PFAS and other contaminants, following a packed, sometimes heated public meeting. 
2. Seastreak Ferry Returns to New Bedford for 2026 Season (fun107.com) — High-speed Seastreak ferry trips between New Bedford, Nantucket, and Martha’s Vineyard resume today, restoring a key travel option for islanders and visitors. Despite long-term repair work and partial pier closures in New Bedford, Seastreak and the Cuttyhunk Ferry will continue operating from State Pier while other waterfront tenants seek alternative docking spots.
3. Theatre Workshop of Nantucket to Launch Inaugural 1956 Residency With New Musical RED GIANT (broadwayworld.com) — Nantucket’s Theatre Workshop is launching a new Theatre Nantucket 1956 Residency to develop bold, original work right on the island, starting with the rock musical Red Giant by Cathryn Wake. The all-female actor-musician cast will workshop the show live onstage as part of TWN’s 70th anniversary season, underscoring the company’s role as a creative home for artists 30 miles out to sea.
4. 10 Island Residents Running The Boston Marathon (nantucketcurrent.com) — Ten Nantucket island runners are heading to Monday’s Boston Marathon, many raising money for causes from Dana-Farber to Boston Children’s and Mass General. The story highlights familiar local names, including Monument Running Group members and a Nantucket police officer and coach, with links to support their charity efforts.
📸 Around Nantucket
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The Seagrille
The Seagrille, 45 Sparks Ave, Nantucket
5:30 pm
Friday April 17
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Other local events
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Unwind Under the Whale: Candlelight Creations
Nantucket Whaling Museum , 13 Broad St , Nantucket
5:30 pm -
Teen Game Night
Nantucket Atheneum , 1 India St. , Nantucket
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Gathering Together - An Introduction to Foraging with Sean Allen, Part 2: The Plant Kingdom
Nantucket Atheneum , 1 India St , Nantucket
6:30 pm -
Gathering Together - An Introduction to Foraging with Sean Allen,
Nantucket Atheneum , 1 India Street , Nantucket
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Water-Based Paint Collection Event
Nantucket, MA Calendar , DPW Offices, 188 Madaket Road 2nd white gate after Landfill entrance , Nantucket
9:00 am -
Grab & Go Bag: Colorful Parrots
Nantucket Atheneum , 1 India St. , Nantucket
9:30 am -
Клуб для русскоговорящих детей и род
Nantucket Atheneum , 1 India St. , Nantucket
11:00 am
Friday April 17
Saturday April 18
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🗓 Events Nearby
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MMA Steam Squad for Grades 6 - 8: Telescopes with Dr. Jackie Milingo
Maria Mitchell Hinchman House Natural Science Museum , 7 Milk St , Nantucket
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Wine & Rinds
Bartlett's Farm , 33 Bartlett Farm Rd , Nantucket
3:30 pm -
Teen Game Night
Nantucket Atheneum , 1 India St. , Nantucket
6:00 pm -
Gathering Together - An Introduction to Foraging with Sean Allen,
Nantucket Atheneum , 1 India Street , Nantucket
6:30 pm
Friday April 17
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