Voters at Nantucket's May town meeting gave thumbs-up to the "Gender Equity on Beaches" bylaw by an 85-vote margin, with 327 voting in favor of the change and 242 voting in opposition to it.

Once a whaling town, Nantucket has become a premier destination for summer tourism, thanks to its generous mix of shopping options, restaurants, and seaside activities. The National Park Service ...

Nantucket Town Meeting voted 378-558 for the controversial short-term rental article, soundly defeating the proposal after a lengthy debate about the zoning regulations and their potential impact.