COMMUNITY RESOURCES
Electric Vehicle Charging
Public EV chargers are available across Nantucket, including at the airport, downtown, Jetties and Surfside beaches, and town facilities.
Find a full map, availability, and fees: click here.
Climate Resilience + Coastal Adaptation
Nantucket is on the frontlines of sea level rise. These resources help homeowners and the community prepare.
Shell Recycling
Oyster and clam shells are collected from restaurants, raw bars, and the community, then cured and reused for habitat restoration projects. Click here to learn more.
Water Refill Stations + Reducing Single-Use Plastics
Nantucket banned single-use plastics in 2020 and encourages a BYOB (Bring Your Own Bottle) culture. Filtered water refill stations are available across the island, including at the Atheneum (1 India Street), Town Hall (16 Broad Street), and Jetties Beach. For a full map of water stations, visit bit.ly/ACK-Water-Stations.
Learn more about the Single-Use Plastics Ban.
The Stop the Straw Campaign also encourages restaurants and businesses to eliminate plastic straws.
LOW-CARBON TRANSPORTATION
Nantucket makes it easy to get around without a car. Walk, bike, or take public transit to reduce emissions and ease summer congestion. Click here to learn more.
Walking + Trails
Explore miles of conservation land and public trails across the island. The Nantucket Conservation Foundation maintains an extensive trail network, including a 26.4-mile coast-to-coast route.
Maps + resources: Nantucket Conservation Foundation | AllTrails
The ACK Trails app offers routes for walking, running, and hiking.
Biking
With more than 35 miles of bike paths and relatively flat terrain, biking is one of the easiest ways to get around.
Bike rentals + shops:
Cook’s Cycles
6 South Beach Street; 508-228-0800; [email protected]
Easy Riders Bicycles
65 Surfside Road; 508-325-2722
Open daily 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Island Bike Company
25 Old South Road; 508-228-4070, [email protected]
Nantucket Bike Shop
4 Broad Street, 10 Broad Street; 508-228-1999; [email protected]
Sandy Pedals
Offers bike sharing through the Sandy Pedals app as well as private rentals.
508-680-4497
Wheels of Delight
E-bike rental fleet charged with solar energy.
4 South Water Street Ext.; 508-901-9473; [email protected]
Young’s Bicycle Shop
6 Broad Street; 508-228-1151; [email protected]
The Wave
The NRTA’s Wave bus is free and runs island-wide. Routes + schedules.
HUNTING AND FISHING
Permits
All Massachusetts hunting, fishing, and trapping permits are available at massfishhunt.mass.gov (Nantucket is Zone 14). These include freshwater and saltwater fishing, lobster permits, hunting, and antlerless deer permits. Click here for season dates and regulations.
Where You Can Hunt
Much of Nantucket’s hunting land is managed by the Nantucket Conservation Foundation and the Nantucket Land Bank. Property access varies by site, including areas open, closed, or open by permission. Maps + updates.
Additional Massachusetts Wildlife Management Areas.
In 2026, Massachusetts extended deer season on Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard, adding early fall (Sept. 21–Oct. 1) and winter (Jan. 1–Feb. 13) archery and primitive firearms seasons. The change reflects ongoing efforts to manage the island’s growing deer population.
Hunters Share the Harvest
MassWildlife’s program allows hunters to donate venison to residents in need while supporting deer population management. Venison is distributed locally through food access programs and pantries. Learn more.
The Nantucket Land Bank’s Agricultural Processing Center at 19 Boynton Lane also accepts whole deer donations for this program, supporting local food distribution through the Nantucket Food Pantry and Nourish Nantucket.
Shellfishing Permits
Apply online or in person at the Public Safety Facility (4 Fairgrounds Road). Fees vary by residency status and permit duration.
LIBRARIES
Little Free Libraries
Little Free Library is a nonprofit that supports reading through free, community-managed neighborhood book exchanges. There are several Little Free Libraries on Nantucket. Find one near you.
Nantucket Atheneum
1 India Street; website
Library of Things
Atheneum patrons can borrow a range of items, including children’s activity kits, board games, telescopes, acupressure mats, Chromebooks, and WiFi hotspots. The full list is here.
GREEN BURIAL + SEA BURIAL
Green Burial
Green burial is a form of interment with minimal environmental impact, focused on natural decomposition and avoiding embalming chemicals, metals, and non-biodegradable materials. This typically includes biodegradable caskets (such as soft wood, wicker, or cardboard), or natural fiber shrouds.
On Nantucket, green burial applications are reviewed by the Department of Health and Cemetery Commission. More info here.
Sea Burial
Federal regulations allow for burial at sea and the scattering of ashes.
Ashes must be scattered at least 3 nautical miles from shore, and the EPA must be notified within 30 days. Any materials used must be fully biodegradable.
For full-body sea burials, additional requirements apply, including minimum water depth and use of natural, non-plastic material.
VOLUNTEER + COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITIES
Support island organizations working in food systems, conservation, housing, education, and community care.
Food + Hunger Relief
Food Rescue NantucketA Nantucket Unitarian Meeting House and Food Pantry of Nantucket collaboration to reduce food waste and support food access programs.
bit.ly/food-rescue-ack
Nantucket Food Fuel Rental Assistance (NFFRA) Support for food, fuel, and housing needs.
Nourish Nantucket Volunteers help prepare meals, with events, and program support.
nourishnantucket.org/volunteer
Sustainable Nantucket Volunteer opportunities include support for the Mentor Farmer program, the Farm to School program, weekly farmers market, and Nantucket grown events.
sustainable-nantucket.org/volunteer
Environment + Conservation
Nantucket Conservation Foundation – Volunteer land stewardship and conservation work across protected properties.
Linda Loring Nature Foundation – Volunteers gain experience in environmental education, research, and habitat stewardship.
Maria Mitchell Association – Volunteers help with science education, research, and nature-based programming.
Nantucket Clean Team – Volunteers help keep Nantucket’s beaches, dunes, roadsides and sidepaths free of litter.
Community + Youth
Nantucket Boys & Girls Club – Volunteers help educate, mentor, and advise young people in the community.
Our House – Youth mentorship and community programming for high school students.
Housing + Community Support
Habitat for Humanity Nantucket – Helps build and support year-round housing on the island.
The Warming Place – Provides shelter and meals for individuals in need.
Animals
NISHA (Nantucket Island Safe Harbor for Animals) – Animal shelter and foster care programs.
Marine Mammal Alliance Nantucket – Help protect and conserve Nantucket’s marine mammals.
History + Culture
Nantucket Historical Association – Preservation and public education around island history.
Nantucket Preservation Trust – Volunteer opportunities include docent work, research, and administrative support.
Thrifting + Reuse
Hospital Thrift Shop – Pick up volunteer shifts or donate clothing.
SALTIE Museum – Help support salvage and reuse efforts across the island.
NATIVE PLANTS
Choosing native plants helps support local biodiversity, pollinators, and resilient landscapes adapted to coastal conditions. Whenever possible, prioritize plants native to Nantucket, Cape Cod, or similar coastal ecoregions.
Native plants are available from local nurseries including Arrowhead Nursery, Surfing Hydrangea Nursery, and Nantucket Wildscapes via Leah Mojer’s In Situ Native Plant Nursery, which focuses on seed-grown local ecotypes and native Massachusetts species at Mt. Vernon Farm.
For additional sourcing, Wild Seed Project and Ernst Seeds offer native seed online.
To identify native species, use Go Botany, and for plant identification help in the field, iNaturalist can provide community verification.
For a local reference guide, see the “Native Plants for Nantucket” pamphlet by the Nantucket Biodiversity Initiative, available in hard copy at NLWC and NCF.
SECONDHAND SHOPPING
Buying and donating secondhand items helps extend the life of clothing, furniture, and household goods while keeping materials out of the waste stream.
Commonwealth
Focuses on contemporary and designer clothing. In addition to their consignment shop on-island, they also operate an online storefront.
12 Oak Street
Open daily 10:00 am – 6:00 pm.
Hospital Thrift Shop
Sales benefit the Nantucket Cottage Hospital.
17 India Street; 508-228-1125; [email protected]
Open seasonally: Shopping Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10:00 am – 12:30 pm, 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm; Tuesday, Thursday 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm, 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm; Saturday 10:00 am – 12:30 pm
Donating Hours: Tuesday, Thursday 10:00 am – 11:30 AM (at 17 India Street); Tuesday 8:00 am – 9:00 am (in ‘Sconset at the parking lot across from the Casino); Thursday 8:00 am – 9:00 am (in Madaket at the Long Pond parking lot off Madaket Road); Saturday 8:30 am – 10:00 am (at the storage pods in the parking lot adjacent to Gouin Village, off Vesper Lane)
Island Treasures Consignment & Thrift
A consignment and thrift store with a wide variety of decor, books, jewelry, and more.
128 Old South Road; 508-228-0789; [email protected]
Monday – Friday 10:00 am – 3:30 pm; Saturday 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Nantucket Creative Reuse
An online exchange dedicated to finding new homes for your leftover craft supplies.
The Rainbow Fleet
A consignment shop specializing in women’s clothing. Open year round!
167 Orange Street; 508-680-1159; [email protected]
Tuesday – Saturday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Seconds Shop
Sales from the Seconds Shop benefit Fairwinds — Nantucket’s Counseling Center. They accept donations of gently-used designer clothing, shoes, art, housewares, furniture, books, media, and more.
32 Sparks Avenue; 508-228-6677
Monday – Tuesday, Thursday – Sunday 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Take-It-or-Leave-It
Lets you leave your treasures and take home new ones. See rules here.
186 Madaket Road
Wednesday – Friday 9:00 am – 1:30 pm; Saturday – Sunday 9:00 am – 11:30 am
Nantucket Salvage, SA+C
An online store featuring salvaged materials.
RECYCLING
Residents can drop off waste and recyclables at the Solid Waste Facility at 188 Madaket Road. Click here for hours and details.
Use the Waste Wizard digital tool for item-specific guidance on how to recycle or dispose of materials correctly.
How to Sort Your Recycling:
- Glass: Empty, rinse, and keep separate from other materials
- Plastic: Empty and rinse all food residue. Hard plastic containers are accepted (if it has a plastic identification number, it can be recycled)
- Aluminum/tin: Empty and rinse
- Cardboard: Flatten boxes and keep clean and dry
Note: Pizza boxes are not recyclable. Cardboard/boxboard pizza boxes are compostable; frozen pizza boxes are Non-Recyclable Non-Compostable.
COMPOSTING
Compostable waste should be separated and brought to the Solid Waste Facility, where it is processed in an industrial composter.
What You Can Compost
- All food waste, including meat, dairy products, and bones
- Cooking oil (see Waste Wizard for disposal guidance)
- Paper cups
- Coffee filters and tea bags made from a paper or natural materials
- Natural corks
- Non-corrugated cardboard
- Cut flowers and seeds
Download the Solid Waste Map and Guide.
BUILDING SALVAGE AND LAWN WASTE
Reduce waste by reusing building materials and properly disposing of yard debris.
Toscana Corporation – Accepts lawn waste from homeowners and landscapers, which is processed into compost and soil products for reuse.
Nantucket Salvage by SA+C Inc. – A waste-diversion and circular economy initiative that partners with the community to deconstruct, salvage, and repurpose materials for reuse in local projects.
The SALTIE Museum – A nonprofit exploring sustainability in architecture and everyday living through exhibits, education, and community programming.
Nantucket Reuse Fair
Sept. 19, 11am–4pm, at the VFW (22 New South Road)
Hosted by Nantucket Salvage and Remain, this community event brings together local organizations focused on reuse, repair, and sustainability.
HOW TO GET RID OF EVERYTHING ELSE
See Bluedot’s guide on how to get rid of (almost) anything.
FOOD DONATIONS
The Nantucket Food Pantry
Accepts donations year-round, including non-perishable items. Located at 19 Boynton Lane, open Tuesday–Thursday, 3–6pm. Donations can also be dropped off at Stop & Shop (31 Sparks Avenue).
LOCAL FARMS
Support local agriculture by buying directly from Nantucket farms — reducing food miles and strengthening the island’s food system.
Bartlett’s Farm
This market sells their fresh, seasonal produce along with pantry staples, fresh dairy and meats, and artisanal goods like jams and honey. Open year round!
33 Bartlett Farm Road; 508-228-9403; [email protected]
Open daily; Market: Monday – Saturday 8:00 am – 6:00 pm, Sunday 10:00 am – 6:00pm; Garden Center: Wednesday – Sunday 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Cisco’s Secret Farm
Offers a daily selection of farm-fresh produce and flowers.
5 Bartlett Farm Road; 508-325-5929; [email protected]
Monday – Saturday 11:00 am – 7:00 pm; Sunday 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Harvest Garden
This biodynamic working garden sells specialty plants, cut flowers, and their famous lettuce-herb mix. Check out their event calendar for workshops and tours.
165 Hummock Pond Road; [email protected]
Monday – Saturday 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Moors End Farm
This family-run farm grows and harvests more than 40 different fruits and vegetables as well as cut flowers and herbs, year-round.
40 Polpis Road; 508-228-2674; [email protected]
Open daily 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
My Grandfather’s Farm
The Larrabees sell their vegetables and farm-fresh eggs from a truck on the farm Wednesday through Saturday, starting at 9:00 am until they sell out. Follow them on Instagram @mygrandfathersfarmack for the most up-to-date information.
103 Hummock Pond Road; 508-901-1443; [email protected]
Pumpkin Pond Farm
In addition to their organic produce selection and plant nursery, Pumpkin Pond Farm also has a 10-week CSA program with a variety of share sizes available.
25 Millbrook Road; 508-332-4750
Monday – Saturday 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Sustainable Nantucket Farmstand
168 Hummock Pond Road
A collaborative farmstand featuring products from Fog Town Farm, Washashore Farm, Eat Fire Farm, In Situ Native Plants, and Sea Legs Farm.
FARMERS MARKET
Sustainable Nantucket Farmers & Artisans Market
Cambridge St. & North Union St., downtown
Saturdays (in season), 8:30am–12:30pm
Season: May 23–Oct. 31 (weather permitting)
A weekly market featuring local produce, prepared foods, and handmade goods.
BUY IT LOCAL
Nantucket Looms
Stocks a unique collection of handwoven textiles and textile pieces, all made on-island in Main Street studio, employing local year-round artists, using all-natural fibers.
51 Main Street; 508-228-1908;
Fog and Flame Candle Co.
Is “Always handmade. Always Nantucket.” All candles handmade on Nantucket, and inspired by the Island.
Faraway Forge
Is Keaton Goddard’s Nantucket-based blacksmithing and metal art company. Creative cutlery and blades made using repurposed materials to create one-of-a-kind pieces.
Aunt Leah’s Fudge
Is the Island’s world-famous fudge shop. All goods made on Nantucket. Off-season, shop online.
16 Straight Wharf; 508-228-1017
Small Town Girl
Sells toffee, jams, and other treats seasonally at the Farmer’s Market. Taylor Cullen runs her small business of handmade home crafts and goods based on Nantucket. Off season, buy on Etsy.
Grey Lady Apiary
Is a local beekeeping family with over 30 hives spread across the Island, with a mission to keep Nantucket’s bees healthy and happy. Shop at the Farmer’s Market, or online.
Faraway Chocolate
Sells handmade artisan chocolate, made on-island. Owner and chocolatier Andre Marrero sells in-person at 16 South Wharf or online.
508-827-1181; [email protected]
Nantucket Flower Collective
Is a group of growers committed to making locally grown flowers more accessible, and offer Nantucket shoppers a good alternative to imported flowers.
Pure Body Nantucket
Is a local skin and body care made and sold on-island, made of organic and plant-based ingredients. Cruelty-free, no parabens, phthalates, synthetics, artificial fragrance, or colors.
Flock Nantucket
Is the Island’s only knit shop. Locally owned, stocking hand-dyed artisan yarns, buttons, knitting tools, and other fibers.
79 Orange Street; 508-228-0038
Wednesday – Saturday 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
LOCAL ARTISTS
Icarus + C°
Stocks local, handmade jewelry inspired by the ocean. Their one-of-a-kind pieces are organic, unique, and often cast from shells, barnacles, and other natural objects. Metals and stones are recycled and responsibly sourced.
19 Old South Wharf;
Nell Van Vorst
Is a Nantucket ceramics artist with a focus on porcelain. All her pieces are made on-island, with a focus on simplistic designs. She creates functionalwear for home use, like kitchenware and serving pieces. Shop at the Farmer’s Market or online.
twelve gray ceramics
Is a studio by Lori Garrabrant, with a focus on functionalware with unique style and texture treatments. All pieces made on Nantucket.
Isobel & Cleo
Is a Nantucket based fiber artist using all organic and sustainable fibers to create knitwear for all the seasons. Working out of a Nantucket historical building on Straight Wharf, knits are sold online, in-store, and off-season online.
Island Weaves
Is owned and operated by Nantucket native Karin Sheppard. All her handwoven shawls, blankets, and homegoods are made on-island from natural fibers, like silk, alpaca, and mohair. Shop at the Farmer’s Market or off-season online.
508-221-8343; [email protected]
REPRESENTATIVES
Have something to say about pending legislation or island policy? Reach out to your elected officials.
Town of Nantucket
Town Administration
508-228-7255 ext. 1
Town Manager: Elizabeth Gibson
508-228-7200 ext. 7320, [email protected]
Select Board Members
Dawn E. Hill Holdgate
Chair, [email protected]
Matt Fee
Vice Chair, [email protected]
Thomas M. Dixon
Malcolm W. MacNab, MD, PhD
Brooke Mohr
State Officials
Governor: Maura Healey
617-725-4005; Instagram/X: @MassGovernor
State Senator: Julian Andre Cyr
617-722-1570; [email protected]; Instagram/X: @JulianCyr
State Representative: Thomas Moakley
617-722-2400; [email protected]; @thomasmoakley
Federal Officials
Senator: Ed Markey
Boston Office: 617-565-8519
Springfield Office: 413-785-4601
DC Office: 202-224-2742
Instagram: @EdMarkey; X: @SenMarkey
Senator: Elizabeth Warren
Boston Office: 617-565-3170
Springfield Office: 413-788-2690
DC Office: 202-224-4543
Instagram: @ElizabethWarren; X: @SenWarren
Representative: William R. Keating
Cape & Islands Office: 508-771-6868
DC Office: 202-225-3111
Instagram: @RepKeating; X: @USRepKeating
