2011 MAY PM.pmd - Nahant, Massachusetts USA

NAHANT HARBOR REVIEW • MAY 2011 • Page 2To advertise in the Nahant Harbor Review,call 781-592-4148or email donna @nahant.com.Jesmond NursingandRehabilitation271 Nahant RoadNahant, MA 01908(781) 581-2797Melissa Gallery, DMDSeaport Dentalat Seaport Landing152 Lynnway, 3-CLynn, MA 01902New Patients WelcomeNahant ResidentsCAR SERVICE24-Hour Taxi ServiceFrom Nahant and surrounding areas,to Logan and back24-hours, 7 days/weekTaxi Serviceto Logan AirportOnly $45with 24-hour notice.Flat rate to downtown Boston. CorporateAccounts Welcome. Call for information.781-284-5300Supermarket • Hospital / Clinics • MallAirport Services • Scheduled Pick-UpsProviding Rehabilitation Services,Long-Term Care, Respite Careand Hospice Care.For information and / or admission,call: 781-581-0420 • fax: 781-596-0878Nahant Poets Invited to LibrarySubmitted by Dan deStefano, Director, Nahant Public LibraryIn honor of Library Trustee George Richardson’s ninetieth birthday, and in celebration ofthe arrival of spring (about time, too!), the Nahant Public Library invites all Nahant poets tobring a poem to read at 3:00 p.m., on Sunday, May 1st, in the Reading Room.George was generous enough to donate a copy of his own book of poems to the Library,and when I asked him to read for us, he immediately wanted the afternoon opened to anyoneelse who may want to read his own work. Those who desire merely to listen and be entertainedare also welcome.This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Nahant Public Library. Refreshmentswill be served.To Sing, To Play, To Enjoy at Nahant Public LibraryThe concert postponed from last November had been rescheduled for 3:00 p.m., Sunday,May 15th, at the Nahant Town Hall Auditorium.Featuring local musicians Allison Twiss-O’Neill, Victor Dal Pozzal and Joseph Stoddard,the program will emphasize vocal and keyboard favorites of these three accomplished artists.Sponsored by the Friends of the Nahant Public Library, admission is free, and refreshmentswill be served. All are welcome to celebrate everyone’s favorite time of year by enjoyingthe worthy efforts of those who play and sing!Submitted by Daniel deStefano, Director, Nahant Public LibraryFlight tracksSubmitted by Bob D’AmicoAs many of you know, FAA has been conducting a study at Logan Airport with thepurpose of changing flight tracks to improve noise impacts within effected communities. At onepoint in the study, a flight track was proposed by certain CAC representatives that would haveplaced departures from Runway 4R very close to Nahant. It was called Alternative FR.After several years of hard work, I am pleased to say the flight track was rejected byFAA. The flight-track that will be used from 4R Departures will be as follows:1) Aircraft departing 4R will fly straight to what is called a waypoint.2) Once the aircraft reaches this waypoint, it will turn right to another waypoint locatedbeyond the causeway.This will result in a more accurate flight track that avoids Nahant. In order to accomplishthis, the aircraft must be equipped with GPS electronics, which most newer aircraft are, andthe pilot must be certified to fly an aircraft with this advanced technology. It is important tonote, that many of the older aircraft are being retro-fitted with this new equipment and mostpilots will be qualified to use it, since FAA is converting its air traffic system to a primarily GPSoriented system. All new aircraft will have this new technology.The only caveat is there will still be a few older aircraft in service without this equipment,as well as non-certified pilots, for awhile. However, since GPS is the wave of the future, itwon’t be long when all pilots will be certified and aircraft equipped with this new technology.And, there is an additional benefit to the airline, since GPS will improve fuel costs by resultingin more accurate flight tracks to any given destination.Finally, most aircraft are not equipped with GPS, or a non-certified pilot should still avoidNahant by simply following current procedures, which involves flying straight for four miles andthen turning right over the causeway.Comedy Night on May 13Submitted by Christine KendallDon’t miss Comedy Night at the Country Club on Friday night, May 13th, at 7:00 p.m.!!Paul Nardizzi, from Boston’s Comedy Connection, and Graig Murphy from WEEI radio, willbe performing, all to benefit the Nahant Education Foundation. New this year to ComedyNight, is a Reverse Raffle with a 1 in 100 chance of winning $2,500, tickets are only $50!!There will also be an extensive silent auction with Red Sox/Yankee tickets, Chef for the nightwith Peter Davis, Private Seal Training at the New England Aquarium, Big Blue FootballCoach for the Day, Sunset Sail around Boston Harbor, Restaurant gift certificates, Principal forthe Day at theJohnson School, and much, much more! Comedy Night tickets are only $25. Please callLiz Carlson, for more information, at 842-3670.