COMMUNITY RESOURCES
Electric Vehicle Charging
The Town of Nantucket provides EV charging stations for public use.
Currently, public EV Charging stations are available throughout the Island:
- Nantucket Memorial Airport Terminal Parking Lot (14 Airport Road)
- Airport Commercial Building (12 Airport Road)
- Washington Street Public Parking Lot (37 Washington Street)
- Nantucket Health & Natural Resources Department (131 Pleasant Street)
- Public Safety Facility (4 Fairgrounds Road)
- Nobadeer Farm Road Playing Fields (7 Nobadeer Farm Road)
- Nantucket Cottage Hospital (57 Prospect Street)
- Jetties Beach (4 Bathing Beach Road)
For a map of EV charging stations on Nantucket along with charging fees, rates, station availability, and more, click here.
Resilience Toolkit
The Resilience toolkit provides a repository of documents, articles, and visualizations for Nantucket's whole community.
Flooding Adaptation and Building Elevation Guidelines
The Resilient Nantucket Design Guidelines document Nantucket's existing historic character (with photos!), along with ways to preserve and protect development on Nantucket from flooding and sea level rise.
Shell Recycling
Once oysters and quahogs are consumed on Nantucket, the shells are collected by the Natural Resources Department from local restaurants, raw bars, and community members. The shells are weighed and stored at the Department of Public Works for one year to cure in the open environment.
Water Refill Stations, the Single-Use Plastics Ban, and Stop the Straw
Nantucket banned single-use plastics in 2020 and is a BYOB (Bring Your Own Bottle) island. There are filtered water bottle refill stations in 10 locations, including the Atheneum (1 India Street), Town Hall (16 Broad Street), and Jetties Beach. For a full map of water stations, click here.
To learn more about the Single-Use Plastics Ban, click here.
The Stop the Straw Campaign encourages restaurants and businesses to ditch plastic straws for good.
CAR-FREE RESOURCES
The More Nantucket initiative encourages people to leave the car keys at home and opt to travel around the Island on foot, by bike, or on public transportation. For self-guided walking and biking tours, bus tips, and the most up-to-date information, click here.
Walking
The Nantucket Conservation Foundation maintains walking trails across the Island. For a full map of NCF properties and trails, click here. You can also complete a 26.4 mile coast-to-coast walk through NCF, Land Bank, Mass Audubon Society, town, and state properties. Find the map for this trail here.
The Nantucket Preservation Trust leads public walking tours June through early October. Find their tour schedule and sign up here. You can take a self-guided walking tour created by the NPT using the resources on their website or with the Locacious app.
The ACK Trails app allows users to find walking, running, cycling, hiking trails for individuals of all ages and skill levels.
Biking
Nantucket has over 35 miles of bike paths, flat terrain, and plenty of options for renting bikes or e-bikes. Click here for a map of the Island’s bike paths.
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
You can ride the Wave bus with the Nantucket Regional Transit Authority (NRTA) for free! Find up-to-date routes and schedules.
HUNTING AND FISHING
Hunting and Fishing Permits
All permits can be obtained online at massfishhunt.mass.gov (Nantucket County is Zone 14). These permits include freshwater fishing, saltwater fishing and lobster, hunting and trapping, and sporting. You can also apply for an antlerless deer permit. For information on seasons and limits, click here.
Hunting Properties and Guidelines
The majority of land available for hunting on Nantucket is owned by the Nantucket Conservation Foundation. For the most up-to-date information and a map detailing which properties are open to hunting, closed to hunting, and open to hunting by invitation, click here.
The Nantucket Land Bank has over 3,000 acres of land open to the public for hunting. The properties where hunting is not permitted include Burchell Farm, Cato Commons, and 15 Burnt Swamp Lane. For an up-to-date map and guidelines, click here.
See additional Massachusetts Wildlife Management Areas open to hunting.
Hunters Share the Harvest
MassWildlife’s Hunters Share the Harvest program makes it possible for hunters to donate their venison to Massachusetts residents in need. The program also supports conservation efforts by utilizing hunting as a tool for deer population management. According to MassWildlife, free range, organic venison is a healthy source of lean protein with a low carbon footprint that provides more than 4.4 million meals of venison to hunters and families across Massachusetts each year. Learn more about the Hunters Share the Harvest program.
Shellfishing Permits
Apply for a shellfishing permit online at or in person at the Public Safety Facility, 4 Fairgrounds Road, Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 4:00 pm.
LIBRARIES
Little Free Libraries
Little Free Library is a non-profit organization that supports a love of reading through neighborhood book exchanges. At mail-box sized kiosks maintained by the community, passersby are encouraged to take a book, or leave a book. There are 10 Little Free Libraries on Nantucket. Find one near you.
Nantucket Atheneum
1 India Street; website
Monday 9:30 am – 1:00 pm; Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 9:30 am – 5:00 pm; Thursday 9:30 am – 7:30 pm; Saturday 9:30 am – 4:00 pm
Library of Things
Atheneum patrons can check out a variety of items including children’s activity kits, board games, telescopes, acupressure mats, Chromebooks, portable DVD players, and WiFi hotspots. The full list is here.
GREEN BURIAL
According to the Green Burial Council, “Green burial is a way of caring for the dead with minimal environmental impact that furthers legitimate ecological aims such as the conservation of natural resources, reduction of carbon emissions, protection of worker health, and the restoration and/or preservation of habitat.”
Typically, this entails using a casket made of biodegradable materials (soft wood, cardboard, wicker) or a shroud of natural fabric. Additionally, a green grave is free of embalming chemicals, hardwoods, metals, plastics, or nonbiodegradable items.
On Nantucket, applications for green burials are reviewed by the Department of Health for minimal environmental impact before review approval by the Cemetery Commission. For more information on Nantucket cemetery regulations, click here.
Sea Burial
Federal law allows for both sea burial and the spreading of ashes at sea.
When scattering cremated remains, they must be released at least 3 nautical miles from land, and the EPA must be notified within 30 days of the event. If a container is used, it must be made of natural materials that will easily decompose in the ocean.
For a sea burial, in addition to being at least 3 nautical miles from land, the water depth must be a minimum of 100 fathoms (600 feet) deep. If a casket or shroud is used, no plastic is permitted. Careful steps should be taken to ensure the body sinks quickly and naturally to the ocean floor.
Flowers and wreaths may also be included in the sea burial, provided all materials are biodegradable and will decompose naturally in the ocean.
VOLUNTEERING
Our House
A non-profit membership organization that provides a connection for high school aged students to their peers and adult mentors.
5 WheroWhero Lane; 508-233-4150; [email protected]
Hospital Thrift Shop
17 India Street; 508-228-1125; [email protected]
Food Rescue Nantucket
A collaboration of the Unitarian Meeting House Congregation, the Nantucket Food Pantry, and Sustainable Nantucket.
Sustainable Nantucket
Helps make locally sourced food widely available, and educates students and the community about the benefits of healthy food.
Nantucket Preservation Trust
Can always use volunteers for office help, docent duties, and research.
11 Centre Street; 508-228-1387; [email protected]
Nantucket Conservation Foundation
Seeks volunteers to help manage conservation lands.
118 Cliff Road; 508-228-2884; [email protected]
Nantucket Clean Team
A group of 400+ Nantucketers dedicated to keeping Nantucket’s beaches, dunes, roadsides and sidepaths free of litter.
Maria Mitchell Association
Helps visitors develop a life-long passion for science through education, research, and first-hand exploration of the sky, land, and sea.
33 Washington Street; 508-228-9198; [email protected]
Linda Loring Nature Foundation
Promotes environmental literacy through research, education, and stewardship and by deepening connections to the natural world.
110 Eel Point Road; 508-325-0873; [email protected]
Nantucket Island Safe Harbor for Animals (NISHA)
The Island’s only animal shelter, caring for homeless, abandoned, or relinquished pets. Volunteers can spend time with the animals at the shelter, or sign up to foster.
11 Crooked Lane; 508-825-2287; [email protected]
The Warming Place
Offers the Island’s only daytime and overnight shelter, as well as free meals, to those in need.
774-325-8970; [email protected].
Summer Street Church
1 Summer Street; Day Shelter: Monday and Thursday 10:00 am – 1:00 pm; Overnight Shelter: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 6:00 pm – 7:00 am
First Congregational Church
62 North Centre Street; Sunday, Monday, Tuesday 6:00 pm – 7:00 am
Habitat for Humanity
Has a branch in Nantucket dedicated to making year-round housing more available and accessible for the Island’s off-season community. Volunteers are always welcome to assist in building projects.
508-325-8912; [email protected]
Nantucket Historical Association
Works with preserving the Nantucket Historical District, historical homes and properties, and increasing public access and education surrounding the Island’s whaling and Quaker history.
508-228-1894; [email protected]
Nantucket Food Fuel Rental Assistance
Works on providing resources around the Island to the less fortunate. The organization bridges individual efforts around the Island to most efficiently organize and distribute aid.
508-901-1320; [email protected]
NATIVE PLANTS
A variety of native plants are available at nurseries around Nantucket, including Arrowhead Nursery and Surfing Hydrangea Nursery and via Leah Moher at Nantucket Wildscapes. Nantucket Wildscapes aims to teach Nantucketers about making ecological choices in their gardens, and providing resources to make it happen. Leah launched a native plant nursery at Mt. Vernon Farm, where she offers plants from seed-grown local ecotypes and regional straight-species Massachusetts natives.
Some farms also sell a selection of native plants (see below for farm details).
SECONDHAND SHOPPING
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
RECYCLING
The Nantucket landfill accepts all waste streams.
Summer (5/1 – 9/30) Monday – Friday 7:00 am – 3:00 pm; Saturday, Sunday 8:00 am – 12:00 pm. Winter (10/1 – 4/30) Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 3:00 pm; Saturday, Sunday 8:00 am – 12:00 pm. Closed on most federal holidays.
What You Can Recycle
- Glass bottles and jars (Empty and rinse) Note: Window glass or drinking glasses belong in Non-Recyclable Non-Compostable waste (NRNC).
- Tin/aluminum cans, foil items, lids, and bottle caps (Empty and rinse)
Note: Metal aerosol cans go in the Scrap Metal bin. Remove lids and caps to Tin/Aluminum or Plastics.
- Plastic bottles, cups, jars, jugs, and tubs (Empty, rinse, and replace cap)
- Shipping boxes: clean corrugated cardboard (Empty and flatten)
Note: Bubblewrap, Styrofoam peanuts and inflated air pillow packaging are Non-Recyclable Non-Compostable waste (NRNC).
What You Can’t Recycle OR Compost
Plastic bags, Styrofoam, plastic wrappers, cleaning wipes, diapers, incandescent lights, milk cartons, waxed paper, Tetrapacks, dryer lint, individual dog waste bags, chip bags, products made from a mix of materials.
COMPOSTING
Compostable waste is sent through a large industrial composter, which turns food scraps and other compostable waste into nutrient-rich soil.
What You Can Compost
All food waste, pizza boxes, cracker and cereal boxes, paper towels, paper bags, newspapers, magazines, tissues, coffee grounds, cooking oil/grease, unbagged pet waste, bones.
Can be delivered in a clear plastic bag. Paper bag preferred.
Check out this great waste stream chart to see all recycling, composting and non-compostable waste in one place.
BUILDING SALVAGE AND LAWN WASTE
Toscana Corporation accepts lawn waste from local homeowners and landscapers to process into organic soils and compost. Drop off your lawn waste and compost (and purchase Toscana’s locally-made soils and compost) at 19 Arrowhead Drive. Learn more about Toscana’s soil program at toscanacorp.com.
SA + C has launched Nantucket Salvage so Nantucketers can find materials such as old frames to reuse, can contribute materials so they don’t go to the landfill, and buy cool salvaged materials you previously would have had to go off-island for. Find details here.
They also create products out of salvaged materials — trays, trunks, bookends, coasters, and boxes, for super affordable prices. See those here.
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
10 Washington Street
Donations accepted year-round, Tuesday – Thursday 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm. Non-perishable items can be left in the donation bin at the front of Stop & Shop at 31 Sparks Avenue.
LOCAL FARMS
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
Farmstand for Fog Town Farm, Washashore Farm, Eat Fire Farm, and Peace + Bliss Farm
This farmstand is operated by the Sustainable Nantucket Mentor Farmer Program and has a rotating selection of seasonal vegetables, eggs, and honey.
168 Hummock Pond Road; 508-228-3399
Available 24/7, operated on the honor system.
FARMERS MARKET
Sustainable Nantucket Farmers & Artisans Market
On Cambridge Street and North Union Street between Federal Street and South Water Street
The 2025 season will begin May 24th and end October 11th; Saturdays, 8:30 am – 12:30 pm, weather permitting.
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
Got something to say about pending legislation? 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
Brooke Mohr
Chair, [email protected]
Matt Fee
Vice Chair, [email protected]
Thomas M. Dixon
Malcolm W. MacNab, MD, PhD
Dawn E. Hill Holdgate
Governor: Maura Healey
617-725-4005; Instagram/X: @MassGovernor
State Senator: Julian Andre Cyr
617-722-1570; [email protected]; Instagram/X: @JulianCyr
State Representative: Dylan A. Fernandes
617-722-2230; [email protected]; Instagram: @dylan1fernandes; X: @RepDylan
Federal Senator: Ed Markey
Boston Office: 617-565-8519
Springfield Office: 413-785-4601
DC Office: 202-224-2742
Instagram: @EdMarkey; X: @SenMarkey
Federal Senator: Elizabeth Warren
Boston Office: 617-565-3170
Springfield Office: 413-788-2690
DC Office: 202-224-4543
Instagram: @ElizabethWarren; X: @SenWarren
Federal Representative: William R. Keating
Cape & Islands Office: 508-771-6868
DC Office: 202-225-3111
Instagram: @RepKeating; X: @USRepKeating
