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News, stories, and tips from the Nantucket Quarterboard Company. We'll be sharing stories from the shop, tips on caring for your quarterboard, HDC sign guidelines, and a look at the craft behind every sign we make on Nantucket Island.
Nantucket's Beloved Main Street Directional Sign May Be Coming Down
A wooden wayfinding sign pointing toward Madaket, Surfside, and the Oldest House has been a fixture at 16 Main Street for decades. Now it's deteriorating — and the town must decide whether to restore it, rebuild it, or let it go.
Read more →Nantucket's Most Stolen Street Signs — And How to Own One the Right Way
Every summer, Nantucket's beloved wooden street signs vanish from their posts. Here's the story behind the island's most coveted "souvenir" — and why Quarterboards.com is the only legitimate way to own one.
Read more →Nantucket Sign Controversy: How a 2×2 Painted Wooden Sign Sparked a Battle Over Business Signage Rules
A downtown taqueria's hanging sign put Nantucket's Historic District sign regulations under the microscope — and raised bigger questions about fairness, consistency, and what makes a great business sign on the island.
Read more →The Nantucket Multi Directional Signs
A look at the iconic posts pointing toward beaches, landmarks, and island destinations — and how multi directional signs became part of Nantucket's visual identity.
Read more →HDC Sign Application Help
A practical guide to navigating the Nantucket HDC sign application process — what to submit, what to expect, and how to avoid common mistakes.
Read more →Sign Maintenance
How to care for your Nantucket quarterboard — cleaning, touch-ups, weather protection, and when to bring it back for a refresh.
Read more →The Nantucket Font
The story behind the letterforms that define the Nantucket quarterboard look — a typeface rooted in the island's maritime and colonial sign-making tradition.
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