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	Nantucket, Massachusetts - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Nantucket is an island south of Cape Cod, Massachusetts, in the United States.
		The region of Surfside on Nantucket is the southernmost settlement in Massachusetts.
		Nantucket was formerly the world's leading whaling port (and still serves as home port for a small fishing industry).
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Nantucket (1306 words)

	Nantucket County and town, Massachusetts, 1890
		Nantucket, the principal island, is about 15 miles in length from east to west, with an average breadth of 4½ miles; being wide at the eastern end, and narrowing to a point at the western extremity, where lie the other islands mentioned.
		Nantucket County is in the First Congressional District; in the Cape section of the First Council District; and in conjunction with Barnstable and Dukes counties, has one State senator; and by itself, one representative in the General Court.
		The post-offices are Nantucket and Siasconset, at the southeast extremity of the town.
	www.capecodhistory.us /Mass1890/NantucketCo1890.htm (1872 words)

	Wikinfo \| Nantucket, Massachusetts
		The village of Surfside on Nantucket is the southernmost settlement in Massachusetts.
		Nantucket is known as a tourist destination and summer colony.
		Nantucket was part of Dukes County, New York until 1691, when it was transferred to Massachusetts and made its own county.
	www.wikinfo.org /wiki.php?title=Nantucket (731 words)

	The Inquirer and Mirror -- Nantucket's Newspaper Since 1821
		Town Clerk Catherine Stover has joined 12 of her colleagues in suing the state to overturn directives prohibiting the marriage of same-sex couples from outside Massachusetts.
		In fact, prior to May 2004, town clerks were explicitly instructed by the state Department of Public Health not to inquire into the residency of any couple applying for a marriage license in Massachusetts, the clerks say.
		Nantucket Town Clerk Catherine Stover said, “The clerks are filing the suit because we’re being asked to discriminate against non-residents.
	www.ack.net /613imfpstory.html (848 words)

	Massachusetts Attorney General: 2460
		Nantucket # 2460 - Town cautioned that a proposed by-law creating an Airport Approach Zone and limiting the height of structures and trees within the Airport Approach Zone must be applied in a manner consistent with G.L. c.
		The district as shown on said map shall be considered an overlay district to be superimposed on the Zoning Map of Nantucket, Massachusetts." In approving the amendments adopted under Article 29, we remind the town of the requirements of G.L. c.
		Section 4 requires zoning districts to be shown on the zoning map of the town, and such map is part of the town's zoning by-laws.
	www.ago.state.ma.us /sp.cfm?pageid=1310 (716 words)

	Massachusetts EOEA - Community Preservation Initiative: Community Resource (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Nantucket is a 50-square mile island of incredible natural beauty and historic charm, situated 16 miles out to sea south of Cape Cod.
		The charm of Nantucket is embodied in its well-preserved architecture and its protected moors, plains and beaches.
		Nantucket's special environment is threatened by growth and the Island has been struggling to mitigate the effects of development.
	commpres.env.state.ma.us /community/cmty_main.asp?communityID=197 (252 words)

	Nantucket Cape Cod Guide - A Guide to Nantucket, Massachusetts - Nantucket Demographics
		Thus began the era of Nantucket whaling and economic boom for the island.
		From 1800-1840 Nantucket was the "Whaling Capital of the World" and was the third largest city in Massachusetts.
		The cobblestones that pave many Nantucket streets were originally used as ballast on the empty returning ships that delivered whale oil to England and the Pacific.
	www.nantucketcapecod.com /history.htm (534 words)

	Massachusetts \| Vacation & Travel Guides from the Crafty Traveler (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		What remains today is a vital town, fueled by the fishing industry and tourism.
		A quaint town with cobblestones still lining some of its downtown streets, Salem is a visitorâs dream come true.
		While Nantucketâs population soars to 50,000 in the summer months, thereâs plenty of reason to visit in the fall when thereâs fewer than 12,000 people.
	www.craftytraveler.com /usa/massachusetts (193 words)

	Nantucket Nectars Quotes (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Nantucket is an island, a county and a town.
		The female population on Nantucket is 3,009 and the male population is 3,003.
		Nantucket is usually 10% cooler than the mainland in the summer and 10% warmer than the mainland in the winter.
	www.netspace.org /~jrp/Nectars.html (3838 words)

	Nantucket Rentals, Nantucket Rentals Massachusetts, Brant Point, Cisco Beach, Cliff Area, Dionis, Madaket, Madequecham, ...
		Thirty miles off the coast of Cape Cod, Nantucket is the perfect place to get away from it all and relax on a beach, eat some incredible seafood, and enjoy the solemn Atlantic waves.
		Once the whaling capital of the world (Herman Melville used the island as an influence for his classic novel, Moby Dick), today Nantucket is both a booming vacation destination and a serene, picturesque locale for full-time residents.
		Nantucket offers rest for the weary, isolation for those seeking to get lost, and a respite from the turbulence of daily life.
	www.a1vacations.com /USA_Massachusetts_Nantucket_Island.htm (543 words)

	Nantucket Vacation Rentals in Massachusetts - Northern Exposure from Vacation Homes.com
		Nantucket, Massachusetts thirty miles off the coast of Cape Cod and was ranked 2nd among the Top 10 North American Islands on the Condé Nast Readers' Choice 2004 Top Islands List.
		Nantucket is the perfect place to relax on a beach, eat some seafood, and enjoy the North Atlantic surf.
		Nantucket was once the whaling capital of the world Moby Dick, Herman Melville's classic novel, used the island as his influence.
	www.vacationhomes.com /1788 (804 words)

	Nantucket Cape Cod MA by Cape Cod Nantucket .com
		Nantucket is a 50-square mile island of incredible beaches, natural beauty and old-time charm, situated approximately 16 miles south of Cape Cod.
		Nantucket's charm and historic underpinnings are embodied in its well-preserved architecture and its moors, plains and beaches.
		The Nantucket economy is based upon tourism and second-home development.
	www.capecodnantucket.com (115 words)

	Nantucket Island, Massachusetts - A Fall Weekend Vacation \| Vacation & Travel Guides from the Crafty Traveler (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Nantucketâs original underground pub, itâs in the basement of a building that dates back to 1845.
		Bikes can be rented from the Nantucket Bike Shop (www.nantucketbikeshop.com; three locations on Steamboat and Straight Wharves; 508-228-1999; $25 and up per adult bike for 24 hours.) Many paths lead directly to a beach (nearly empty this time of year) and some wind alongside marshes, ponds and cranberry bogs.
		Run by the Nantucket Conservation Foundation (508-228-2884) there was live music, hay rides and harvesting demonstrations but the real attraction was the cranberry goodies provided by local confectionaries and bakeries.
	www.craftytraveler.com /usa/massachusetts/nantucket_island_massachusetts_-_a_fall_weekend_vacation (1111 words)

	Miscellaneous Nantucket County, Massachusetts Obituaries
		For years she was an active member of the Nantucket Relief Association, a board member of the Old People's Home (later the Homestead), and a member of the Nantucket Historical Association.
		He is survived by his mother, Elizabeth Campbell of Nantucket; his brother, Wayne Campbell, also of Nantucket; a sister Pam Campbell, of California; a daughter, Danielle Campbell, of Nantucket; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews and his many island friends.
		Willard is survived by her husband, Henry A. Willard II of Nantucket and Gulfstream; two sons, Henry K. Willard II of Sheperdstown, W.
	www.obitcentral.com /obitsearch/obits/ma/ma-nantucket5.htm (6058 words)

	Nantucket-Town vacation rentals, Nantucket-Town rentals Nantucket, Cyber Rentals
		A newly renovated, two-story end unit town home in town with two decks overlooking the town beach and harbor.
		This town home has an open floor plan on the main floor with a brand new kitchen, a gas fireplace and spectacular beach and harbor views.
		Upstairs is a stackable washer and dryer, a guest room with two twin beds and full bath, and the master bedroom with a queen bed, full bath and private balcony overlooking the beach.
	www.cyberrentals.com /USA/Massachusetts/Nantucket/vacation-townhome-Nantucket-Town/p120650.htm (500 words)

	Nantucket Island, Massachusetts
		Nantucket Island is located off the southeast coast of Massachusetts, southeast of Martha's Vineyard.
		The town of Nantucket is the seat of Nantucket County, which is the same island.
		The Nantucket Historical Association operates its museum in the Friends Meeting House, which was built in 1838 to serve the local congregation of Quakers.
	www.u-s-history.com /pages/h2200.html (360 words)

	The Inquirer and Mirror -- Nantucket's Newspaper Since 1821
		A proposal by Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket to impose a 1 percent transfer fee on the sale of luxury homes to fund affordable housing was rejected by the state House of Representatives Thursday, after critics called it a discriminatory tax.
		Shoppers in Massachusetts will get a sales tax holiday for the third straight summer under legislation that was approved overwhelmingly by the state Legislature Tuesday.
		Circus Flora equestrians took their horses for a walk on the beach and a swim in the ocean in Tom Nevers since it is the animals may be exposed to the ocean.
	www.ack.net (442 words)

	Mass Moments: Fire Nearly Destroys Nantucket Town
		The Nantucket Atheneum was rebuilt after the fire.
		For the first four decades of the nineteenth century, the town was the undisputed whaling capital of the world, with more than 70 ships that ventured on two- to three-year whaling trips to the Pacific.
		On the eve of the Revolution, Nantucket was the third largest town in Massachusetts Bay Colony; only Boston and Salem were larger.
	www.massmoments.org /moment.cfm?mid=204 (1040 words)

	Massachusetts Vital Records: Nantucket 1662-1910
		Nantucket, first settled in 1659, was a part of New York until 1692 and known as Sherborn/Sherburn(e) until 1795.
		Besides the typical vital and town records, note eight volumes of personal property mortgages from 1830-1908 and nine town censuses from 1800 to 1895.
		Miscellaneous town records ca 1772-1836 include restrictions on liquor, tobacco, and firearms; as well as an 1821 list of polls and an objection to the intended marriage of Nehemiah Dayton and Anna Black.
	www.archivepublishing.com /biblio_ma_n/biblio_nantucket.htm (730 words)

	Cliff Lodge B&B bed and breakfast inn - Nantucket, Massachusetts
		Built in 1771 as a whaling master's home and situated on a gentle hill only a short walk from the ferry and the town, Cliff Lodge welcomes you to discover with heartwarming comfort, the unforgettable beauty and enchantment of this faraway island.
		The Inn's lofty roof walk is a romantic vantage point from which to enjoy magical colors of a sunset and sunrise and the breathtaking panorama of Nantucket Sound stretching beyond the harbor of this historic seafaring town.
		Nantucket is home to the nation's largest collection of eighteenth-century buildings and miles of the world's most pristine beaches, all just minutes or an easy walk from the Inn.
	www.lanierbb.com /inns/bb4607.html (421 words)

	Nantucket Rentals Nantucket Vacation Rentals MA GreatRentals
		Nantucket summer rentals are located in quaint villages that bring visitors back in time to when whaling was the main industry in New England.
		Vacation rentals in the Naushop community combine the charm of typical Nantucket Federal style exteriors with contemporary amenities, while summer rentals in Tom Nevers are in a more traditional Nantucket residential area.
		The gray-shingled cottages of Nantucket Town, usually referred to simply as "Town," are close to a variety of things to do.
	www.greatrentals.com /USA/Massachusetts/Nantucket/r226.htm (246 words)

	Nantucket, Massachusetts (U.S.) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		In 1974, Nantucket's Town Meeting established an official flag that was based on a design presented to the town by Dr. Edward B. Swain.
		The blue field of the burgee-shaped flag stands for the sky and sea; the white color for the beaches of the island.
		The blue pennant is bordered by red, and a yellow map of Nantucket is in the center of the pennant.
	www.crwflags.com /fotw/flags/us-manan.html (123 words)

	Nantucket Whaler Guest House bed and breakfast - Nantucket, Massachusetts
		A unique treasure on Nantucket Island for those seeking a romantic getaway only a few steps from everything in town.
		Nantucket island is 30 miles out to sea.
		The Nantucket Whaler main property is at 8 North Water Street, located next to the Nantucket Whaling Museum on Broad Street.
	www.bedandbreakfast.com /massachusetts/nantucket-whaler-guest-house.html (766 words)

	Nantucket Vacation Rental Northern Exposure Nantucket - vacation rentals
		Nantucket, Massachusetts is thirty miles off the coast of Cape Cod.
		Nantucket is a great fishing destination with surf fishing, deep-sea fishing and fly fishing available.
		The Nantucket Whaling Museum chronicles the whaling industry that dominated the island's economy in the 19th century.
	www.ppbo.com /vacation-rental/395 (440 words)

	Nantucket Massachusetts Real Estate
		Nantucket is located 30 miles out to sea off of the coast of Massachusetts.
		The beaches and the conservation land on Nantucket are, for the most part, open to the public to use with respect.
		The Town of Nantucket is home to more than 800 pre-Civil War homes.
	www.relocate-america.com /states/MA/cities/nantucket.htm (360 words)

	Nantucket Rental Homes
		Nantucket Rental Homes is a great place to find classic style homes on the beautiful island of Nantucket, Massachusetts.
		Our rental season runs all year long, through summer, fall, winter and spring and discounts are available in the off-season.
		All homes are within the historic location of "Nantucket Town", an easy walk to shopping, restaurants and the harbor.
	www.nantucketrental.net (106 words)

	Cape & Islands Harbormasters Association - Nantucket Harbormaster Department
		Nantucket evolved from a small farming community to be the capital of the American whaling industry to a popular resort community.
		Today, the 48-square-mile island, located twenty-eight miles off the coast of Cape Cod, is home to the nation's largest concentration of eighteenth-century buildings, miles of pristine beaches, one of the largest cranberry bogs in the region and has a permanent population of 9,000 people.
		Maintain parameters outlined for the continuance of a Federal No-Discharge Zone with emphasis on education and enforcement, Coordinate Title V sampling with the Health Department to reduce the number of septic sources of pollution.
	www.vse.cape.com /~harborm/ciha/nantucket.html (620 words)

	Nantucket County, Massachusetts Genealogy and History - Lookups
		When emailing lookup volunteers please add something in the subject area such as "Nantucket Lookup" to alert the volunteer as to what the message is about.
		If you have a genealogy book with information on a family of Nantucket or are near a library with those books, or have access to census records or vital records, or if you can visit local cemeteries (Got a digital camera?) you can help those in search of family data.
		Marge Rice would be glad to look up anything: "Nantucket; Then and Now" by William Williams, Dodd, Mead and Co. NY, 1977.
	www.feliixplace.com /mass/nantucketlookups.html (694 words)

	Nantucket
		Nantucket is a 50-square mile island of incredible natural beauty and unspoiled historic charm, situated 30 miles out to sea south of Cape Cod.
		In recognition of this heritage, the U.S. Department of the Interior designated the town a National Historic Landmark in 1966.
		Nantucket is situated about 16 miles south of the Cape Cod shore line in the
	www.capecodweb.com /capeinfo/nantucket.htm (411 words)

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