A complex swap involving "globally-rare sandplain grassland" and multiple in-town lots has begun on the Grey Lady: "The Nantucket Islands Land Bank added another piece of property to its efforts to open up views along the downtown waterfront, with the purchase last week of 44 Washington St. from Richmond Great Point Development for $4.7 million.The agreement also included the purchase of 39 Washington St., next to the town-hall annex, for $975,000." [Inquirer and Mirror; Flag of Nantucket via ALTHISTORY Wiki]