Joshua Balling
@jballingim.bsky.social
Executive editor of The Inquirer and Mirror, Nantucket's newspaper of record since 1821. Editor, Nantucket Today magazine
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After over a year of promises, Vineyard Wind's aircraft lighting system set to come online this week. I&M staff writer Dean Geddes lays out the details here.
Vineyard Wind lighting system online next week
(Feb. 19, 2025) The long-awaited aircraft lighting detection system (ALDS) on Vineyard Wind’s offshore energy wind turbines will begin rolling out next week, Select board chair Brooke Mohr said Wednes...
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February 23, 2025 at 9:27 PM
After over a year of promises, Vineyard Wind's aircraft lighting system set to come online this week. I&M staff writer Dean Geddes lays out the details here.
Residential vs. Commercial, Public vs. Private. I&M staff writer Dean Geddes chronicles how the town of Nantucket is trying to sort out when a private event blurs the line into a commercial function.
When does a private function become a commercial event? When 300 people show up? When Beyoncé and Jay-Z are among the guests? When 18-wheelers are the catering trucks? Nantucket is trying to sort it all out, particularly when it comes to short-term rentals. The I&M's Dean Geddes is on the case.
Stricter private function regulations considered for short-term rentals
(Feb. 20, 2025) Short-term renters could need permission to throw a party, as the Board of Health on Thursday discussed possibility of regulating large gatherings on rental properties.
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February 21, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Residential vs. Commercial, Public vs. Private. I&M staff writer Dean Geddes chronicles how the town of Nantucket is trying to sort out when a private event blurs the line into a commercial function.
Our intrepid staff of reporters has been following the short-term rental debate since shortly after the first AirBnB listing went up on Nantucket. Check out the latest chapter in this ongoing saga right here, by Dean Geddes
The short-term-rental debate is back! The Nantucket Finance Committee last week endorsed the least restrictive of a handful of articles aimed at regulating STRs up for debate at Town Meeting.
FinCom backs least restrictive STR proposal
(Feb. 20, 2025) Of the four short-term rental articles Town Meeeting voters will consider in May, the Finance Committee has backed the least restrictive one.
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February 21, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Our intrepid staff of reporters has been following the short-term rental debate since shortly after the first AirBnB listing went up on Nantucket. Check out the latest chapter in this ongoing saga right here, by Dean Geddes
Check out this story by I&M staff writer Kaie Quigley, with photos by the reporter and contributor Pam Murphy, of political dissent alive and well on Nantucket despite freezing temperatures and gusty winds.
“No King of Us:“ About two dozen islanders gathered outside the Federal Street post office in freezing temperatures and gusty winds Monday to protest President Donald Trump and his administration.
"No King For Us": Islanders gather for anti-Trump protest on Presidents Day
(Feb. 17, 2024) Islanders hoisted signs reading "Dump Trump," "Not My President" and "No King For Us," during an anti-Donald Trump protest in downtown Nantucket Monday.
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February 17, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Check out this story by I&M staff writer Kaie Quigley, with photos by the reporter and contributor Pam Murphy, of political dissent alive and well on Nantucket despite freezing temperatures and gusty winds.
I&M senior reporter Dean Geddes has been following the Surfside Crossing beat ever since I got promoted to editor. He's doing a great job. Follow his coverage at ack.net
Battle lines drawn in ongoing Surfside Crossing debate
Battle lines drawn in ongoing Surfside Crossing debate
(Feb. 13, 2025) The crux of the ongoing debate playing out during the Zoning Board’s second review of the proposed Surfside Crossing affordable-housing project was laid bare during an exchange
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February 13, 2025 at 6:31 PM
I&M senior reporter Dean Geddes has been following the Surfside Crossing beat ever since I got promoted to editor. He's doing a great job. Follow his coverage at ack.net
Coming soon to the former Dune . . .
New Nantucket steakhouse gets liquor, entertainment licenses
Liquor, entertainment licenses approved for new high-end steakhouse
(Feb. 10, 2025) The Select Board on Monday unanimously approved liquor and entertainment licenses for new high-end steakhouse Billie’s on Broad, in the former location of Dune restaurant, set to
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February 10, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Coming soon to the former Dune . . .
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Nantucket Ice avoids temporary shutdown
Nantucket Ice avoids temporary shutdown
(Feb. 10, 2025) Nantucket Ice will remain open through March 16, rink officials announced Monday afternoon, avoiding a potential shutdown after the Nantucket Fire Department identified safety concerns...
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February 10, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Nantucket Ice avoids temporary shutdown
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Island man arraigned on cocaine trafficking charges in what is believed to be largest drug seizure in Nantucket history
Island man arraigned on cocaine trafficking charges
(Feb. 10, 2025) An island man found in possession of more than five pounds of cocaine last weekend was arraigned on drug trafficking charges in Nantucket District Court Monday.
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February 10, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Island man arraigned on cocaine trafficking charges in what is believed to be largest drug seizure in Nantucket history
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Photo Gallery: Nantucket February Snowstorm
Photo Gallery: Nantucket Snowstorm
(Feb. 9, 2025) Just over four inches of snow fell on Nantucket Saturday night into Sunday morning, blanketing the island in a cloak of white.
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February 10, 2025 at 2:03 AM
Photo Gallery: Nantucket February Snowstorm
Balling named executive editor of Inquirer and Mirror
Balling named executive editor of the I&M
(Jan. 23, 2025) Joshua Balling, editor of The Inquirer and Mirror since 2022 and a 28-year veteran of the paper, was last week named executive editor of the I&M and
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February 9, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Balling named executive editor of Inquirer and Mirror