The Tuckernuck Island Landowners Association (T.I.L.A.) is dedicated to preserving the natural beauty, heritage, and community spirit of Tuckernuck Island. We represent the interests of landowners, promote sustainable stewardship, and foster collaboration among residents to ensure the island’s future is protected due to its unique environment.
The Tuckernuck Island Landowners Association (TILA) is a community of dedicated landowners who share a commitment to preserving the natural beauty, ecological integrity, and selective development of Tuckernuck Island. Our association fosters a spirit of cooperation, transparency, and responsible stewardship among members, working collectively to address the needs and aspirations of our unique island community. Through active engagement, strategic planning, and respect for both tradition and innovation, TILA strives to ensure the long-term health and vitality of Tuckernuck Island for present and future generations."
Our mission is to protect the island’s resources, celebrate its cultural history, support initiatives to enhance the quality of life on the island amongst all landowners to coexist with nature. Presently TILA's focus is more homeowner oriented, with an emphasis on Tuckernuckers’ safety and health, landowner communication, and preserving and enjoying the island. An annual meeting of the Tuckernuck Island Landowners Association is usually held at the Firehouse on the 1st Sunday in July in combination with the Tuckernuck Firefighter’s Association (TFA). An elected TILA Executive Committee meets annually in July to discuss such issues as boat access to limited docks, road repair, erosion, health issues due to ticks and mosquitoes, natural resources, etc.
Edward Wayman Coffin summarizes Tuckernuck history in a delightful review of the island called TUCKERNUCK with facts and misinformation for the uninformed.
Beverly Dammin has written a local island cookbook filled with recipes called WHAT THE YOHO EATS and beautifully illustrated by her son Tucker. Many favorite, albeit unusual, recipes of landowners, past and present, are described in detail.
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/p61mr6wv09q1kh9qzymtf/What-the-Coho-Eats.pdf?rlkey=2iz3zbwdrsgkvugnr1bzem1la&st=54bo7nh9&dl=0
What the Coho Eats by Beverly Dammin(PDF)
The Tuckernuck Island Landowners Association (TILA) is governed by a set of bylaws that outline the structure, responsibilities, and procedures of the organization. These bylaws ensure transparency, fairness, and accountability in all our operations.
To become a member of the Tuckernuck Island Landowners Association you must be a property landowner. Membership connects you with a community of neighbors committed to protecting and enhancing the island’s unique way of life. As a member, you’ll have a voice in key decisions, access to important updates, and opportunities to participate in meaningful initiatives.
ACCESS 2025 - Since the lagoon closed during March 2025 seasonal moorings have been moved to various locations along the north shore. A private dock was installed May 2025 just NW of Great Rock on land owned by the Hanson family.
ACCESS 2025 - TILA hopes to deploy the TILA dock at Brooks Landing during summer 2025. Boat access here will be limited at low tide and no vehicle parking will be allowed. Dropping off and picking up gear by vehicle will be allowed. Presently there are 16 moorings at Brooks Landing. Please be aware that during a Northeast Storm no boats should be moored at Brooks Landing.
Date: Sunday, July 6, 2025
Time: 9:30 AM EST
Location: Ernie Parizeau deck
The Tuckernuck Firefighters Association was created by Walter Barrett and Byron Coffin.
Firehouse No. 5 was built by landowners and the firetrucks and equipment were generously supported by the Nantucket Fire Department (NFD) Fire Chief Michael Cranston. We plan to soon clearly describe here how to respond to any emergency (first call 911) for a fire, a medical condition, and an accident or environmental issue. If a fire happened on Tuk, it could be devastating, Surprisingly, TILA issued 1) stiff brooms and 2) Indian 5 Gallon Poly Fire Pumps may be the best landowner first-defense for small fires. Getting Nantucket Fire Department professionals to Tuckernuck ASAP is of primary importance. A waterproof placemat-sized copy of the Tuckernuck Landowners 2025 Map above will soon be given to all landowners, and to the NFD and NPD to improve our emergency response preparations. For now you can right click the Landowner 2025 Map above to save a high resolution jpg image for your Tuckernuck home use. Please use this map to report any emergency location to 911.
During summer months TLT educational walks are often given by landowners or invited guests to learn about the character and natural beauty of Tuckernuck Island. We show here a few talks by a unique, albeit opinionated, island educator, Henry Bancel LaFarge, giving a humorous 2013 ramble discussing Tuckernuck Island trees. (note, Bam's Tree Ramble videos are a 6 part series).
Tuckernuck Trees Ramble by H. B. LaFarge July 2013 video 1 of 6.
Tuckernuck Trees Ramble by H. B. LaFarge July 2013 video 2 of 6.
Tuckernuck Trees Ramble by H. B. LaFarge July 2013 video 3 of 6.
