Gene Mahon was one of Nantucket’s great connectors — a photographer, publisher, entrepreneur, and friend to generations of islanders.

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Arriving on Nantucket in 1969, Gene spent more than fifty years documenting the life of the island through his camera and through his newsletter Mahon About Town. Whether it was a festival, a fundraiser, a concert, or simply people gathering together, Gene seemed to be everywhere — capturing moments that might otherwise have been forgotten. 

 

This conversation filmed and produced by Nantucket Community Television (NCTV) offers a glimpse of Gene as many people knew him: thoughtful, curious, and deeply engaged with the community around him.

 

Gene Mahon passed away on July 25, 2022, at the age of 75, leaving behind a remarkable visual and cultural record of Nantucket life. 

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This interview is shared in that spirit — remembering a friend and a colleague who spent a lifetime documenting the island he loved.