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Join Keegan Bartlett as he discusses all the things happening over at Bartlett's Farm . This week Keegan talks about all the sales and promotions currently happening over at Bartlett's Farm just in time for Summer. Bartlett's has all the produce you want coming in! Like, corn, tomatoes, etc. Plus, don't miss out on the walking farm tours on Saturdays with Dave Bartlett . He als...

Development Director Meg Browers and Program Director Sunny Daily of Community Foundation of Nantucket stop in to the studio to talk about everything CFN has going on here on island. Meg and Sunny explain their roles within CFN and try to breakdown everything CFN does for Nantucket. They also tell us why they decided to join the Community Foundation of Nantucket team. Learn more about CFN by visit...

Join MJ as she discusses all the things happening over at Bartlett's Farm . This week she talks about their Farm Tours with head farmer Dave Bartlett . You can sign up for the tours at https://bartlettsfarm.com/ . She also talks about their blossoming Garden center that is full of indoor and outdoor plants. They also have some great new products coming in from a new distributor called Rainfor...

Executive Director Mary Casey of the Hospital Thrift Shop stops into the studio to talk about their upcoming opening day Monday May 8th. She also talks about all the amazing items and furniture to discover at the Hospital Thrift Shop. Opening day starts at 10am, so make sure to get there early for the best finds. Their first donation day will be the next day on Tuesday May 9th. The Hospital Thrift...

Join MJ as she discusses all the things happening over at Bartlett's Farm . This week she talks about their Nantucket Garden Club Daffodil Flower Show  happening this Saturday and Sunday. She also let's listeners know about their farm and greenhouse tours that start back up in May. Don't miss out on their newly stocked farm grown hydro basil and customer favorite lobster salad. Also...

Anne Kuszpa of Housing Nantucket stops in to talk about the Richmond Company Lottery that is running right now. She urges residents to apply online at https://sebhousing.com/ by May 29th at 2pm. The lottery is for a total of seven homes off of Old South Road. Six are affordable and one is for workforce housing. Anne also talks about their information session taking place via zoom on May 9th at 6pm...

Join MJ as she discusses all the things happening over at Bartlett's Farm . This week she talks about their Nantucket Garden Club Daffodil Flower Show Entry Workshop happening this Saturday April 22 from 1-2:30pm up in the hayloft. She also reminds customers to shop their Earth Day products at Bartlett Farm. Don't forget to be a friend of the farm so you don't miss out on their new...

Join MJ as she discusses all the things happening over at Bartlett's Farm . This week she talks about the upcoming Daffodil Festival and all the great merchandise and clothing that is perfect for the event. She also reminds listeners to schedule your farm tour online before it fills up. Don't forget to be a friend of the farm so you don't miss out on their new digital punch card for...

Doug is joined in studio with Curren Huyser the owner of Nantucket’s Your Friend With a Truck moving company. They sit down and discuss why choosing Your Friend With a Truck for your moving needs is the way to go! With great pricing, speedy customer service and support, there is no reason to not use them for your upcoming move! Let them do the heavy lifting! For an Island move, hire an Island expe...

Doug sits down and talks with Lauren of Murrays Toggery Shop on Main Street. She tells Doug all about the cool upcoming things happening this year at Murrays! Murrays is the perfect place to get your Daffodil Festival outfit and they can help you find the perfect match. She also discusses some of their upcoming trunk shows happening later this year.  Don't forget to follow them on Instagram @...

Join MJ as she discusses all the things happening over at Bartlett's Farm . This week she talks about Easter and putting in your Easter dinner order. Remember to pick it up on Saturday April 8th. Also, Bartlett Farm will be closed Sunday, April 9th for the holiday. Also, don't miss their Wines and Rinds - a wine and cheese tasting that happens on Friday April 7th from 3:30-5:30pm. And ch...

Doug gets to chat with Leah Mojer the person behind the 4th Annual Litter Derby here on Nantucket. Leah talks about how much garbage all 22 teams gathered over this two day event. The teams collected 8,310 pounds total! She also talks about people joining the Clean Team this month to help clean up Milestone Road before the Daffodil Festival. A big thank you to Leah and all of the volunteers that m...

Doug is joined in studio with Mary Casey the E xecutive Director of the Hospital Thrift Shop and Nantucket Cottage Hospitals Director of Imaging Chinyere Russell and MRI Technologists Kareem Vessah to discuss the new MRI G.E. Voyager . This new state of the art technology and machine is going to provide amazing care for Nantucket residents for years to come. They also chat about how the Hospital T...

Join MJ as she discusses all the things happening over at Bartlett's Farm . This week she talks about the Garden Center being now open. And Easter is coming up fast, so don't forget to place your Easter dinner order and pick it up on Saturday April 8th. You can check out their catering menu online. Also, their Easter Egg hunt is back with three sessions. This year they are requiring you...

Doug sits down and chats with Captain Laura Savino author of the book "Jet Boss". Captain Savino has had a long and amazing career in aviation. Her story is groundbreaking, inspiring and goes to show that the sky is NOT the limit. You can purchase her book "Jet Boss" on Amazon, just follow this link https://www.amazon.com/Jet-Boss-Female-Taking-Flying/dp/1940553113 . You can al...

Join Leah Mojer as she discusses all the things happening over at Bartlett's Farm . This week she talks about the opening of their Garden Center this Saturday! Plus, stop out and meet the many new faces at Bartlett's. And with just a little over two weeks away from Easter, don't forget to place your Easter dinner order. Check out their catering menu online. Also, their Easter Egg hu...

Doug is joined in studio with Dave Schulz owner of Nantucket Health Club and Laura Smith the owner of Nantucket Nutrition . The two have teamed up to bring Nantucket their 6 week weight loss challenge. They discuss how to join the challenge and tell us how they can help you achieve your weight loss goals! There's even a cash prize for the top two people who lose the most percentage of their b...

Doug Risher gets to chat with Housing Nantucket's Anne Kuszpa about everything they have going on currently here on Nantucket. Anne talks about heading to the State House to advocate about a transfer fee on real estate transactions. She also discusses the importance of people being able to differentiate between different housing entities here on the island. People interested in learning more...

Join Keegan as he discusses all the things happening over at Bartlett's Farm . This week Keegan talks about all the sales and promotions currently happening over at Bartlett's Farm just in time for Spring. With the gardening center getting to open up, there has never been a better time to grab all of your gardening supplies. Plus, they have all the snacks and beer for March Madness. He a...

Doug is joined in studio with Leah Mojer from the Nantucket Litter Derby and also Nantucket High School seniors Ellie and Sarah who play a major role in the Youth Climate Committee . Also in studio is Molly Zegans of the Mass Audubon as the Lead Educational Coordinator supporting the Youth Climate Committee. They have come to discuss the upcoming 4th Annual Litter Derby taking place Saturday April...

Join Leah Mojer as she discusses all the things happening over at Bartlett's Farm . This week she talks about the farm getting 300 baby chicks! They hopefully will be producing delicious eggs by this July. Plus, take a look at their new Bartlett Farm gear and hats available right now. Don't forget about their digital coupons that can help you save big! Also, remember to learn about their...

Join Keegan as he discusses all the things happening over at Bartlett's Farm . This week Keegan talks about all the sales and promotions currently happening over at Bartlett's Farm. Plus, take a look at their garden center before it opens and schedule a time for you to get an up close look. He also talks about their digital coupons that can help you save big! Don't forget to learn a...

Join MJ as she discusses all the things happening over at Bartlett's Farm . This week she talks about the February school vacation and how it's the best time to visit Bartlett's Farm! Plus, take a look at their garden center before it opens. MJ also talks about what's on sale and their digital coupons that can help you save big! Don't forget to learn about their "Frie...

Doug Risher gets to chat with Housing Nantucket's Anne Kuszpa about solving Nantucket's housing crisis. Plus, Anne talks about the upcoming "First Time Home Buyers" classes being held by Housing Nantucket in March. People interested in attending can sign up at https://www.housingnantucket.org/ .

Join Doug Risher as he sits down to talk with Nantucket's Scott Capizzo ! Scott is set to run this years Boston Marathon on April 17th as part of "Team End Alzheimers" . This will be his second time taking on this huge challenge! Scott discusses his reasons for doing the marathon and why "Team End Alzheimers" is so important to him. If you want to support Scott on this ama...