Issue One Fall 2019

ISSUE No. 1 • Fall 2019 

NAHANT 

MAGAZINE 

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Your home is more than a building or an address. It's where you experience life, family, connection, 

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growth. Your home should be as exceptional as you are, and as you are going to be. For a lifestyle 

inspired by your potential, there is only Sotheby's International Realty. 

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Your home is more than a building or an address. It's where you experience life, family, connection, 

For those with a 

growth. Your home should be as exceptional as you are, and as you are going to be. For a lifestyle 

vision 

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REALTOR® Q&A 

REALTOR® Q&A 

Your most important buying and 

Your most important buying and 

selling questions — answered 

selling questions — answered 

Over the past decade, the REALTORS® of Team Harborside at Sagan 

Over the past decade, the REALTORS® of Team Harborside at Sagan 

Harborside Sotheby’s International Realty have advised thousands of 

Harborside Sotheby’s International Realty have advised thousands of 

individuals on how to buy, sell and invest in real estate. As one of the top 

individuals on how to buy, sell and invest in real estate. As one of the top 

performing groups North of Boston, Team Harborside is a go-to resource 

performing groups North of Boston, Team Harborside is a go-to resource 

market trends and commentary and assisting clients at every step of 

for market trends and commentary and assisting clients at every step of 

for 

the real estate transaction. 

the real estate transaction. 

of Magazine, we sat down with Team 

For this inaugural edition of Nahant Magazine, we sat down with Team 

can a buyer make an offer stand out? 

How can a buyer make an offer stand out? 

How 

Matt Dolan and Dick for 

Harborside’s Managing Partners, Matt Dolan and Dick McKinley, for 

answers to some of our most pressing questions. 

out as a buyer can start well before an offer is submitted. You 

Standing out as a buyer can start well before an offer is submitted. You 

Standing 

want to make a good impression so that the other side wants to work 

want to make a good impression so that the other side wants to work 

What is the biggest mistake homeowners make when trying 

with you. It’s important to be professional and to hire a professional to 

What is the biggest mistake homeowners make when trying 

with you. It’s important to be professional and to hire a professional to 

to sell? 

represent you. The small things like showing up on time to your 

represent you. The small things like showing up on time to your 

tour and being polite can go a long way when you’re ready to 

property tour and being polite can go a long way when you’re ready to 

of Bad marketing is my biggest pet peeve. With the majority of homebuyers 

a bid. submit a bid. 

and 

scanning listings online, you have to nail the digital photography and 

a 

properly showcase the home. Many homeowners think that marketing a 

seen pull out all the stops get a home, 

We’ve seen buyers pull out all the stops to get a home, 

home is as simple as listing a property on the multiple listing services 

notes to the owners. we have found 

including handwritten notes to the owners. Generally, we have found 

to the (MLS). In reality, to get the best results you need access to the right 

most revolve around our goal and ability to 

the most effective strategies revolve around our goal and ability to 

the 

identify the seller’s hot buttons and align the offer accordingly. 

to to promotional channels and you need to know how to leverage them. 

identify the seller’s hot buttons and align the offer accordingly. 

If you could give a first-time buyer one piece of advice, what 

What real estate trends are you watching now? 

If you could give a first-time buyer one piece of advice, what 

What real estate trends are you watching now? 

would it be? 

would it be? 

keep a close eye on several factors that impact our industry. Since 

We keep a close eye on several factors that impact our industry. Since 

We 

Find a home that inspires you. Too often we see first-time buyers come to 

Find a home that inspires you. Too often we see first-time buyers come to 

we assist clients across all price-points — from entry level to luxury — 

we assist clients across all price-points — from entry level to luxury — 

we are starting to notice starkly different activity levels depending on 

with what to do and what steps to 

us who are completely overwhelmed with what to do and what steps to 

us 

we are starting to notice starkly different activity levels depending on 

take. We sit down and come up with a plan. Having a clear plan takes the 

take. We sit down and come up with a plan. Having a clear plan takes the 

the price range across the North Shore. The single family inventory in 

the price range across the North Shore. The single family inventory in 

Nahant is small, averaging about 35 sales a year with a wide range of 

off so that we can focus on what really matters. We want our 

pressure off so that we can focus on what really matters. We want our 

pressure 

Nahant is small, averaging about 35 sales a year with a wide range of 

clients to step into a home and be excited about what their lives could be. 

clients to step into a home and be excited about what their lives could be. 

prices. As elsewhere, sales take longer as listing prices rise and as a 

prices. As elsewhere, sales take longer as listing prices rise and as a 

This is important for buyers of all experience levels and at all price points. 

This is important for buyers of all experience levels and at all price points. 

result some of the best bargains are at the upper end of the market. 

result some of the best bargains are at the upper end of the market. 

What is your best negotiating tool? 

What is your best negotiating tool? 

Do you have any predictions for the fall market? 

Do you have any predictions for the fall market? 

There is no substitute for experience. Having a deep knowledge allows us 

The market has slowed a bit year-over-year, but it is still competitive in 

There is no substitute for experience. Having a deep knowledge allows us 

The market has slowed a bit year-over-year, but it is still competitive in 

the low to mid price ranges where inventory is tight. Many 

to adapt to any condition and maximize the outcome for our clients. There 

to adapt to any condition and maximize the outcome for our clients. There 

is no “one-size-fits-all” approach to negotiating, it’s about knowing how to 

the low to mid price ranges where inventory is tight. Many 

homeowners are concerned about how much longer the market will 

is no “one-size-fits-all” approach to negotiating, it’s about knowing how to 

navigate situations, which is something that comes with experience. 

homeowners are concerned about how much longer the market will 

the market will 

think We hoorah”. “last the is this like feel and hold 

hold and feel like this is the “last hoorah”. We think the market will 

navigate situations, which is something that comes with experience. 

continue to be strong, but we are not expecting home sale prices to 

at the rate they have been. 

continue to be strong, but we are not expecting home sale prices to 

increase 

What is your strategy for pricing a home? 

What is your strategy for pricing a home? 

increase at the rate they have been. 

When it comes to pricing, many buyers, sellers and even other agents can’t 

past Just your house last for get comps. because neighbor’s sold spring $x, 

When it comes to pricing, many buyers, and other can’t 

even sellers agents 

past relevant comps. today. Just Pricing because is your all neighbor’s about house the 

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quickly to what’s happening. We focus on current market conditions and 

or Dick McKinley (dick.mckinley@sothebysrealty.com). 

capitalize on the market, you need to be able to read the market and react 

Learn more at teamharborside.com 

with our clients to build a custom strategy. 

quickly to what’s happening. We focus on current market conditions and 

collaborate 

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A FEW WORDS FROM THE EDITOR 

After every sunset 

comes a new dawn. 

It’s with great pleasure that we welcome you 

to the first issue of Nahant Magazine. A little 

later than expected but hey, here we are. I 

can’t say it’s been an easy ride, but I’m a strong 

believer in commitment and tenacity and if 

something’s worth doing then the extra time and 

effort is surely worth it right?! Over the coming 

12 months you’re going to see the magazine adapt 

and evolve and become more in tune with modern 

day life here in Nahant so please bear with us 

as we endevour to bring you a fun, informative 

and totally unbiased publication that we hope is 

as interesting and eclectic as the community we 

aim to serve. Anyway that’s enough from me. We 

hope you enjoy the experience and as always we 

welcome all proactive feedback and critique. 

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NAHANT 

MAGAZINE 

WHAT’S INSIDE 

04 | East Point, Nahant’s Gem 

A brief synpopsis of natural history and other 

interesting facts put into words by the Keep Nahant 

Wild group 

08 | Passion, Purpose & Photography 

If a picture paints a thousand words then local 

photographer Dave Morin is the islands poet laureate 

11 | Nahant’s Historical Society 

Every issue you’ll learn about the interesting and 

factual history of Nahant 

12 | Everything’s Coming Up Roses 

If you’re into gardening then you’re in the right 

place with our ‘resident garden feature’ by Nahant 

Garden Club 

14 | Keep Warm In Style 

As we reluctantly step out of summer into fall, our 

editor picks out a few natural fibre fashion items 

to keep you warm 

16 | Finding Dory 

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East Point, 

Nahant’s Gem 

By Deborah Vanderslice, on behalf of Keep Nahant Wild 

East Point is a very special place, and 

its beginnings can be found in the 

earth’s evolution. The oldest rocks 

at East Point are located at Lodge Park, 

formed by sedimentary layering originating 

on the sea floor approximately 550 million 

years ago, during the Cambrian Period. The 

Cambrian Period produced the most intense 

burst of evolution ever known, leading to the 

emergence of an incredible diversity of life, 

including many major animal groups alive 

today. East Point’s rock formations consist 

of limestone and mudstone layers; unique 

fossils can be found in these rock formations, 

including some of the oldest shelled 

specimens in the world. 

Steeped in history, archeological records 

indicate East Point was first home to Native 

Americans, long before English settlers 

arrived in the 1600s. By the 1800s, East 

Point began to earn a reputation as a resort 

area, boosted by the building of the stately 

Nahant Hotel which opened in 1823 

During World War II, the Army built 

three gun batteries at East Point, as part 

of the Boston Harbor Military Defense 

installation. The Army base closed in 1961, 

and the land was ceded to Northeastern 

University and Nahant. In 1967, Northeastern 

University built its Marine Science 

Center at East Point, and in 1986, the Town 

of Nahant established The Henry Cabot 

Lodge, Jr. Memorial Park. In 1994, Nahant 

residents demonstrated their reverence for 

natural beauty by raising funds to restore 

Lodge Park. 

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Nahant’s beloved East Point is the last 

undeveloped headland between Boston 

and Gloucester. It juts out into the bustling 

Atlantic surf, with rocky cliffs and 

spectacular views in every direction. 

The ecosystem at East Point is a diverse 

one, from shoreline to meadows, fields, 

shrubs, trees, hills and a valley. Many 

species of plants and animals can be found 

along East Point’s rugged terrain. As such, 

it is no wonder that Louis Agassiz, the 

famed Swiss-born, American naturalist, geologist 

and teacher, who made contributions 

to the study of natural science with landmark 

works on glacier activity and extinct 

fishes, opened a marine lab out of a cottage 

he built on the island in 1851, in order to 

study East Point specimens. This lab was 

one of the earliest known marine labs in the 

United States, and contributed to Agassiz’s 

important work demonstrating scientific 

proof of the Ice Age. 

Today, the diverse flora and fauna of East 

Point are instrumental in attracting birds, 

bees, and butterflies. Monarch butterflies 

find an important habitat at East Point, 

where milkweed and wildflowers grow. In 

September, the fields are full of fluttering 

black and orange wings as the majestic 

Monarchs feed in preparation for their long 

flight to Mexico where they winter. There 

are also 50 species of bees that thrive because 

of East Point’s foliage and wildflowers. 

Sadly, both the number of Monarchs and 

bees are on the decline, due to loss of natural 

habitat and over-development worldwide. 

While Monarch butterflies help pollinate 

plants, flowers and trees to help maintain a 

healthy ecosystem, bees are responsible 

for pollinating one-sixth of flowering 

plants worldwide and approximately 400 

different types of agricultural plants, 

representing nearly three quarters of the 

plants that produce 90 percent of the 

world’s food. 

East Point is also a migratory path for 

many species of birds, where they live, 

eat, nest and migrate. It is a stopping 

point along the Eastern Seaboard, for the 

spring and fall migrations. More than 

170 birds have been documented at “East 

Point Sanctuary,” including State-listed 

birds that are endangered, threatened or 

of special concern. These include the endangered 

Short-eared Owl and American 

Bittern, as well as the threatened Northern 

Harrier, Northern Parula, Mourning 

Warbler, and Blackpoll Warbler. 

The Blackpoll Warbler is a fine 

example of why the very existence of a 

bird depends on the East Point habitat. 

An adult weighs in at around 12 grams, 

which is lighter than an empty soda can. 

Before beginning its three day, non-stop 

migration from Nahant, over the Atlantic, 

to Columbia or Venezuela, it has to double 

its weight. The food found in East 

Point’s diverse habitat powers this little 

bird to make its long, quick, amazing 

journey. 

Geology, Archaeology, Ecology, Melittology, 

Ornithology, Botany and Culturology 

all contribute to East Point’s interesting 

evolutionary history. Be it rooted in 

science or just the pure, heart-felt beauty 

of the land and surrounding ocean, what 

is indisputable is that East Point, Nahant 

is a very special place. 

The Keep Nahant Wild movement is a part 

of The Nahant Preservation Trust, Inc., 

an all-volunteer, not-for-profit, 501(c)(3) 

qualified-charitable organization, whose 

mission, like that of the Keep Nahant Wild, 

is to preserve our scenic landscapes, open 

spaces, historically significant properties and 

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Twelve years ago Dave Morin probably thought he 

would be spending the rest of his days working 

as a computer engineer. Little did he know the 

tiny island he had just moved to with his wife and two 

children would ignite a passion that would inspire him to 

pick up a camera and become the established photographer 

he is today. 

He recalls his first toe in the water with photography 

came after he purchased his first 35mm camera from 

a work colleague. “It was one of those old school film 

cameras so you would have to wait until the pictures were 

developed to see how good they came out” 

Dave goes on to tell me “It was a shame as I was 

becoming fairly proficient at using the camera when I 

finally sold it” 

A then burdening workload with further education 

and the general day to day schedule of being a loving 

husband and father found him struggling to find the 

quality time he needed with his new found interest. 

A few years passed but that new found passion that 

had put on hold was to be reignited again with the dawn 

of the digital camera. “I went out and purchased a brand 

new Canon camera and was truly blown away by the quality 

and the instant and editable images that it took” 

Dave now owns multiple high quality digital cameras 

that are far more advanced, along with several specialist 

aerial cameras that he attaches to radio controlled ‘drone’ 

quad copters (Daves other passion) which gives him a 

unique birds eye view of Nahant in all it’s majestic beauty. 

“Nahant offers so many enigmatic areas 

to photograph and with the changing 

seasons, the landscape makes for some 

very unique shots.” 

Dave’s main focus lies very much in landscape photography, 

his favorite muse by far is the rugged, wild and beautiful island 

he calls home. 

“Nahant offers so many enigmatic areas to photograph and 

with the changing seasons, the landscape makes for some very 

unique shots.” 

Close to his heart are the picturesque beaches and wharf area 

as well as the craggy wildness of ‘40 steps’. I ask Dave if he has 

any advice for someone that might be thinking of picking up a 

camera like he did all those years ago. 

“My advice would be that you don’t need to pay out for expensive 

or fancy equipment to take great pictures. In fact I know 

several photographers that only use their cell phones and they’re 

out there winning awards for their photos. 

There are a wealth free courses available online for those 

that want to learn and of course Youtube is an amazing resource 

for both newbies and professional photographers alike. Enjoy 

your surroundings, take as many pictures as possible and educate 

yourself by your mistakes” 

Dave’s amazing and unique photography both old and new 

can be found on his Facebook social media page as well as davemorin.smugmug.com 

Many of Dave’s photos have been published in books or used 

for local historical purposes and community projects and he is 

aiming to exhibit his work locally in the not to distant future. Be 

sure to check out his work, Nahant magazine is a huge fan and 

know you will be too. 

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The Nahant Historical Society was 

formed in 1975 by a dedicated group 

of Nahanters who keep Nahant in 

their heart. The original mission was to ‘investigate, 

record, and perpetuate the history 

of the Town of Nahant, and to collect, hold 

and preserve documents, books, memoirs, folios 

and all other matters illustrating its history 

for that of individuals identified with it.” 

Our mission has been updated but still holds 

to these values. 

Our most important task is to ‘acquire, 

preserve and interpret artifacts….for the enjoyment, 

education and enrichment of the 

public.’ We do this through outreach to our 

local students and seniors, as well as through 

enlightening lectures and events throughout 

the year. Most recently we opened a new gallery 

space on the second floor of the Community 

Center to share a part of our incredible 

collection of art. 

For the 17 th year, we took part in the Essex 

Heritage Trails & Sails event, which brings 

folks out to see what’s new and exciting across 

Essex County. We focused on what defines 

a Townie, presenting a lecture and mounting 

an exhibit of Townies new and old 

along with their assessments of ‘what 

defines a Townie’. 

Our welcome mat is out here 

at the Nahant Community Center 

located at 41 Valley Road. Come 

enjoy our new gallery space, our 

current ‘Townie’ exhibit, and the 

award-winning major exhibition in 

the Lowell Room Gallery, Nahant on 

the Rocks, which tells the legendary, 

seldom-told history of Nahant and its 

people. Also, mark your calendars 

for our November 3 rd event on Women 

in Service, here at the Community 

Center. 

Learn more about this unique 

town by the sea by visiting the Hodges 

Room Library and Archives, where 

we feature short-term exhibits, files and publications 

all pertaining to Nahant. Come savor 

the richness that is Nahant. 

Visit our museum shop, online at nahanthistory.org 

or in person, and search for that 

unusual Nahant-related gift. We carry the 

perfect items for all occasions. 

The Society also presents educational and 

enriching programs and lectures throughout 

the year. Check our website for postings of 

upcoming events. 

Julie Tarmy, Executive Director 

Chris Mathias, President 

781-581-2727 

Nahant Historical Society 

41 Valley Road, Nahant, MA 01908 

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Everything’s Coming 

Up Roses 

By Deborah Vanderslice 

Well, maybe not roses, judging from the 

planters which adorn Nahant’s business 

district across from Short Beach. 

More like Petunias, Bacopa, Verbena, Dracena, 

Succulents, Sweet Potato Vine and Geraniums. 

The planters are part of the Club’s commitment to 

beautification in Nahant, evidenced around town 

in areas which include the traffic island in front of 

the Nahant Life Saving Station, the lilac grove in 

the Greenlawn Cemetary, and the round-about at 

Nahant Road and Cliff Street. 

The Nahant Garden Club, which boasts 

106 members as it starts the 2019-2020 season, 

was organized in 1927 and federated in 

1957. This year marks its 93rd year of operation 

and its commitment to education, beautification 

and scholarship. There have been 

39 presidents over the years, many serving 

multiple terms. 

Margaret Blank, who served as president 

from 2016 – 2019 and for the new season 

commencing in September, shares leadership 


with Joanne Bryanos, says, “It is a privilege to 

serve in a leadership role for this historic club, 

which has evolved to be part of the fabric of 

our little town. Membership has grown dramatically 

over the past several years, which I 

attribute to the club being visible in the community 

through our activities such as holiday 

house tours, garden tours, the annual plant 

sale, beautification efforts, and the granting 

of the annual Marie Ford Scholarship Award 

to a Nahant senior who demonstrates an interest 

in Ecology, Conservation and the Environment. 

As we move forward in the 21st 

century, I should add that having a presence 

on Facebook – something not foreseen back in 

1927 – helps spread the word.” 

Members are drawn to the informative topics 

addressed at monthly meetings. For example, 

the 2019-2020 season kicks off in September 

with guest speaker and Master Gardener 

Rosemary Conway discussing how to prepare 

one’s home perennial garden for winter. 

October’s meeting will enlighten members on 

how to create edible centerpieces, and November’s 

meeting will focus on creating Thanksgiving 

arrangements. Members also join in 

on field trips to local gardens, the Boston 

Flower Show, and the Museum of Fine Arts’ 

“Art in Bloom” show. Some meetings include 

hands-on workshops in floral design, how to 

build a decorative holiday Boxwood tree, and 

wreath-making. 

Wreath-making skills will come in handy 

when the Club puts on its December 7 Holiday 

House Tour, “Songs of the Season,” 

open to the public, always a popular event in 

town, and the Club’s biggest fundraiser whose 

proceeds will be used to help fund its beautification, 

scholarship and community programs, 

including the Club-sponsored Junior 

Gardener Program at the Johnson School. 

Wreath-making skills also come in handy 

when members make Memorial Day wreaths 

that are placed at the five war memorials 


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handmade wreath for that same ceremony. The only difference is that 

a veteran tosses the wreath into the ocean.” 

Whether for love of gardening, camaraderie with those who share 

a common interest, or dedication to community, the Nahant Garden 

Club is a thriving and welcoming organization. For membership information, 

please send an inquiry to nahantgardenclub@yahoo.com. 

Calantha Sears holds a rose honoring her as a Garden Club Past President, at the June 2019 

Annual Business Meeting. 

throughout Town, and incorporated in the annual ceremony at Town 

Wharf. 

Molly Conlin, President of the Nahant American Legion Auxiliary 

and Chairwoman of the Memorial Day Committee, shares, “I 

saw my first Memorial Day parade in Nahant when we were new residents 

in 1973. As a former Navy nurse, one of the most touching moments 

for me was at the Town Wharf during the salute to those who 

had perished at sea in service to their country. Part of the ceremony 

then was a wreath being dropped from a private plane into the water 

near the Wharf…to this day, the Garden Club provides a beautiful 

Garden Club member Robin Leblanc admires holiday Boxwood trees made by members at a 

pre-holiday workshop. 



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Finding Dory 

Celebrating Over a Century of Sailing 

Founded in 1894, the Nahant Dory 

Club includes members who span 

from beginners in sailing to world-class 

yachtsmen and local cruisers to trans-Atlantic 

crossers. 

Members of the Nahant Dory Club enjoy 

the most collegial sailing on the north shore 

- from recreational racing to cruising and 

weekend events, families 

enjoy the sport from both 

land and sea. Nahant has 

been the scene of some of 

the earliest organized yacht 

racing in North America. 

The Town Class boat, 

commonly called the “Townie” was the most 

popular racing boat in the Club’s history, 

and was raced here for over 70 years. 

On July 19, 1845, the first formal yacht 

race in the Boston area was held off the Nahant 

shores and was an event open to yachts 

between 10- and 50-tons. A 22-mile course 

around the Graves and Egg Rock drew 11 

contestants, with Benjamin Clark of Nahant 

winning the race in his 12 -ton Schooner 

“Raven”, beating several larger boats, on 


handicap, at roughly 45 ft. The “Annals of 

Nahant” show that less successful contestants 

questioned the handicapping, thus initiating 

a lively tradition that continues to our day! 

Nahant is noted in yachting annals 

throughout the 19th century with exploits 

such as the voyage in 1866 of the yacht 

“Alice”, from Nahant to Cowes, England. 

One of the first yachts to cross the Atlantic, 

the 27-ton “Alice” was a seaworthy craft 

modeled after the Boston pilot boats and 

was owned by Nahant summer resident 

Thomas Appleton, and sailed by Benjamin 

Clark’s son, Arthur. Another member of 

the summer colony, General Charles Paine, 

owned three America’s Cup defenders, the 

“Puritan” (1885), “Mayflower” (1886) and 

“Volunteer” (1887). 

As the focus of large-yacht racing moved 

to Marblehead and Manchester in the latter 

part of the century, small-boat racing in fishing 

dories became more popular with both 

year-round and summer residents of Nahant 

which then led to the founding of the Dory 

Club in 1894. 

The Nahant racing dory had its own 

unique evolution, different from the fleets 

of dory 

racers in 

Swampscott 

and 

Marblehead. 

The 

Nahant 

boats were longer (up to 23 feet in length), 

heavier and more extreme in their hull 

shape. Their racing crews could total 4 

people and they could ship a second mast 

making them schooner rigged rather than 

sloops. They became far removed from 

their simple wholesome fishing boat roots. 

They were flat-bottomed center-boarders, 

internally ballasted in heavy weather with 

50-pound “pigs” of lead or iron. They were 

generally sloop rigged with a large leg-of- 

“What hasn’t changed at the NDC are the goals of promoting a love 

of boats and the sea through congenial competition, and also the 

desire to introduce this great pastime to the next generation who 

will challenge the winds and waves off Nahant’s rocky shores.” 


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mutton main and a small jib, both unfurled 

from an un-stayed, removable mast. 

Racing at the NDC was curtailed during 

the Spanish-American war of 1898, and was 

not resumed until 1903. But attention had 

returned to sailing by 1906, when the simple 

clubhouse was built for $1500 on the town 

wharf to provide storage for gear, and a 

place to have tea. Regular races were held 

on Saturday afternoons, July 4th, and Labor 

Day, with special races on Wednesdays for 

juniors under 16 and “females of any age”. 

Town Class boat, commonly called the Townie, was the most 

popular racing boat in the Club’s history. They were raced for 

over 70 years. 

Membership became progressively more 

restricted to Nahant’s wealthy summer 

residents during those years. 

Year-round residents were only allowed 

to participate in occasional “open” races 

held by this exclusive, albeit spartan, club. 

Nevertheless, the results record the successes 

of “Townies” such as Joseph Gosselin, the 

town barber, who was the able skipper of a 

fast boat called “Close Shave”. 

In 1911, a class of 22-foot gaff sloops, ini- 

Sailing at the beginning of the new century/ circa 1905. In Nahant, a woman’s place did not have to be in the kitchen as this remarkable image of a Nahant 

dory shows us. With imagination this sailor becomes an icon for the sweeping social flux of our modern world. 



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tially called Bug boats, was introduced in Nahant. 

By 1922, these boats had evolved into 

one of the larger U.S. fleets of the International 

Star class, which remained the main 

racing class at the NDC until World War II. 

The Nahant Stars were the only fleet of this 

class to carry spinnakers. Smaller cat-rigged 

boats called Monty Cats, which were built by 

Montgomery’s Boat Yard in Gloucester, were 

introduced for junior racing in 1929. Monty 

Cats are still sailed in Annisquam, where 

they are called “Fish Boats”. 

Nahant Dory Club members were active on 

the national and international racing scenes 

in the 1920’s and 1930’s. Frank Paine, son of 

the General Paine mentioned earlier, was a 

talented yacht designer and racer who drew 

the lines of many successful boats, including 

the famous racing-fishing schooner 

“Gertrude L. Thebaud”. Paine also won 

the Manhasset Bay Challenge Cup for the 

Club in his R-class boat “Gypsy” in 1928 and 

designed the J-boat “Yankee” that introduced 

several innovations such as the parachute 

spinnaker into the America’s Cup trails of 

1930, 1934 and 1937. 

Women were active in the club’s sailing 

and social functions, and “mixed doubles” 

races were held in the Star Class, in the 

1920’s. Husband-wife teams such as the 

Curtis’s and the Kings took things seriously 

enough to ship their Stars to Havana for the 

mid-winter Bacardi Cup races, a famous 

event of that time. The families most active 

in NDC racing throughout those years, and 

who are still residents of Nahant, include the 

Motleys, the Sigourneys, the Hodges, and 

the Warrens. 

These halcyon days of the Dory Club’s history 

were brought to an end by the combined 

effects of social change, the devastating 1938 

hurricane, and mainly, WWII. The remains 

of the once 20-boat Star fleet were sold in 

1941 to Lake Sunapee (where some are still 

racing today), since recreational boating was 

forbidden in the Boston area waters during 

the war. 

The Town class was first introduced at the 

NDC in 1939, as a less expensive alternative 

for those reluctant to replace Stars destroyed 

in the 1938 storm. This 16-ft dory-type 

sloop has remained the mainstay of NDC 

one-design racing from the early part of our 

current century to the present day. The 15-ft 

Mercury-class sloops were also popular in 

the late 1960’s, and the 13-ft Laser class offered 

spirited competition in the late 1970’s 

and early 1980’s, for those inclined to the 

thrills and spills of planing hulls. 

The club has always worked to foster 

junior sailing and racing in Nahant. The 

Turnabouts, 10 ft. sloops of plywood construction, 

were popular junior boats in the 

1960’s. The program was revived and formalized 

in the early 1980’s, and six “Super 

Skunk” boats were purchased by the Town of 

Nahant. An associated week-night adult instruction 

program, and particularly, a ladies 

solo racing program, also continue to prove 

popular. Over the century since its founding, 

the NDC has moved full circle from an informal 

club, through a period as one of the 

most exclusive sailing clubs in America, and 

then after WWII back to its original intent 

simply as a meeting place of amateur sailors 

of all stripes. What hasn’t changed are the 

goals of promoting a love of boats and the 

sea through congenial competition, and also 

the desire to introduce this great pastime to 

the next generation who will challenge the 

winds and waves off Nahant’s rocky shores. 

This brief summary owes much to previous 

discussions of NDC history written by Arthur 

Fay, Dan Perepelitza, and Herb Motley, Jr. Those 

interested in looking further into the subject will 

find much original material of interest in the 

archives of the Nahant Historical Society. FMI on 

the Nahant Dory Club, visit www.doryclub.org, 

see them at the Clubhouse on Tudor Wharf, or call 

Bob Cusack at (781) 581-1159 



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Night time fun & games at the annual 

Nahant 2718 firefighters charity Glo-ball 

golf tournament held at Nahant golf club. 

All proceeds for the event will be going 

towards a much needed sea vessel for the 

fire station and crew so they can keep us 

safe offshore as well as on. If you would 

like to donate to the cause, please mail 

donations to the address below or pass by 

the station house and ask for Austin. 

Mail to: Austin Antrim, Nahant Fire Dept, 

67 Flash Rd, Nahant 


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NAHANT POLICE 

198 Nahant Road tel: 781-581-1212 

Emergency Dial 911 

HALLOWEEN 

SAFETY TIPS 

1. A responsible adult should accompany 

young children throughout neighborhoods. 

2. If older children are going alone, plan and 

review a route acceptable to you. 

3. Agree on a specific time children should 

return home. 

4. Teach your children to never enter a 

stranger's home or car. 

5. Instruct children to travel only in familiar, 

well-lit areas and stick with their friends. 

6. Tell your children not to eat any treats until 

they return home and inspected by a responsible 

adult. 

7. All costumes, wigs and accessories should 

be fire-resistant. 

8. Avoid masks that can obstruct vision. 

9. If children are out after dark, fasten reflective 

tape to their costumes and bags, or give 

them glow sticks. 

10. Children and adults are reminded to put 

electronic devices down, keep heads up and 

walk, don't run, across the street and pay 

attention for vehicles. 

HALLOWEEN 

DRIVING TIPS 

1. Watch for children walking on roadways, 

medians and curbs. 

2. Enter and exit driveways and roadways 

carefully. 

3. At dusk and later in the evening, watch for 

children in dark clothing. 

4. Discourage new, inexperienced drivers 

from driving on Halloween. 

Like the Nahant Police Department 

on Facebook for updates and 

information. 

NAHANT FIRE 

67 Flash Rd, tel: 781-581-1235 

Emergency Dial 911 

NAHANT’S 

LIFE-SAVERS 

NEED YOUR HELP! 

(‘founding members of Nahant’s ocean rescue teamand recent NFD retiree- 

David Liscioand Robert Tibbo. Photo used with permission of the Nahant 

Historical Society) 

For the past twenty-two years Nahant fire fighters have been 

carrying on the long tradition of providing ocean rescue service in 

the waters surrounding Nahant. In the prior three years we have 

responded to over thirty ocean rescue calls and have assisted in 

the successful rescue of twenty-six individuals. 

In late July 2019 the Nahant Fire Department’s only rescue boat 

had a critical structural failure and the department’s ocean rescue 

response is left without a suitable vessel that can be launched from 

a beach year-round. 

The Nahant Fire Fighters Association Local 2718 has decided to 

fundraise for a new Ocean Rescue boat for the department. The 

cost of a new suitable boat, properly equipped, is $40,000. Please 

be on the lookout for our fundraising efforts on our Facebook page 

and elsewhere and consider a donation to keep this critical service 

to Nahant for years to come. 

Thank you, 

Austin Antrim, President Local 2718 

(photo used with permission of the Nahant Historical Society) 

Like the Nahant Fire Department 

on Facebook for updates and 

information. 



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A change in Seasons... 

At Nahant Golf Club 

Come and join us here at Seasons as we welcome our new chef Pablo Martinez from the much acclaimed 

‘Navy Yard Bistro’. Our new fall menu offers delicious made from scratch fare, nightly specials and an 

amazing array of desserts and fabulous drinks also on the menu. 

Tel: 781 581 9000 

www.nahantgolfclub 

WE NOW DELIVER DIRECT TO YOUR DOOR 

Cheese..................................................$10/$14 

Mozzarella, Parmesan, Fresh Basil, Tomato Sauce 

Wed to Fri 4pm to 9pm. Sat 11.30am to 9pm. 

Sun 10.30am to 2pm (Brunch with full menu until 7pm) 

WE ARE FAMILY FRIENDLY AND HAVE A FUN & 

EXTENSIVE CHILDRENS MENU, 

Small & Large Pizzas 

Bolognese …....................................................$19 

Veal, Pork, Beef, Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella 

Pesto Margarita…................................$12/$16 

Fresh Mozzarella, Basil, Tomatoes, Balsamic Drizzle 

Buffalo Chicken …..............................$13/$17 

Mozzarella, Shaved Celery & Carrot, Blue Cheese 

Carne................................................ $15.5/$19.5 

Sausage, Pepperoni, Bacon, Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella.. 

.. 

Pepperoni …............................................$12/$16 

Pepperoni, Tomato Sauce, Basil, Mozzarella 

Grilled Shrimp .............................$15.5/$19.5 

Mozzarella, Cherry Tomatoes, Olive Oil, Basil 

“Ask about our Pizza special of the day” 

4oz Burger with Fries................................... $8 

Grilled Cheese with Fries .............................$6 

Hot Dog with Fries .......................................$5 

Kids Menu 

Seasons Chicken .....................................$15/$19 

Braised Chicken, Barbecue Sauce, Cheddar Blend, Diced Cherry Peppers, 

Scallions 

Small Cheese Flatbread ....................................$8 

Chicken Fingers with Fries ..............................$6 

Pasta with Butter or Red Sauce ......................$6 

Steak Tips and Fries .......................................$12 



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SEASON’S SUMMER DINNER MENU 

Seasons Fresh Burger ..................................$12 

Cheddar, Tomato, Lettuce............................$12 

Add Bacon or Fries Egg 

Glory Jalapeno Burger ................................$14 

Sweet Spicy Jalapeño Jam, Cheddar, Bacon, Onion Strings 

Grilled Chicken Sandwich ...........................$12 

Pesto, Roasted Red Peppers, Fresh Mozzarella, Tomato 

Fried Haddock Sandwich with Lettuce, 

Tomato, Tartar & Fries ........... .................$12.5 

Fish Tacos .....................................................$15 

Haddock, Avocado, Fresh Salsa, Lemon Rice, Lemon Cilantro Sauce 

Blackened Chicken Alfredo Pasta ...............$17 

Penne Pasta, Mushrooms,, Roasted Red Peppers, Roasted 

Tomatoes, Scallions, Corn, Parmesan 

Chicken Milanese with Arugula, Parmesan & 

Balsamic Vinaigrette ....................................$15 

Chicken Piccata w/Broccoli & Spaghetti ...$17 

Clam Chowder Cup ..........$5. Bowl ..................$8 

Chicken Parmesan with Marinara, Mozzarella 

and Penne ........................................................$17 

Salmon “Your Way” Blackened, Piccata or 

Honey Soy GF ..............................................$19.5 

served with Lemon Rice and Vegetables 

Haddock “Fish & Chips” with Fries, Tartar 

Sauce & Slaw ...................................................$17 

Baked Haddock with Lemony Breadcrumbs, 

Broccoli & Rice .............................................. $18 

Homemade Butternut Squash Ravioli GF.......$18 

Wonton, Brussels Sprouts, Peptitas, Sage Brown Butter 

Pork Shank Duo ..............................................$18 

White Wine, Herbs and Tomato Braise, Gnocchi, Greens 

Shrimp, Broccoli & Roasted Tomato Scampi.$18 

Steak Tips with Steak Fries, Cherry Peppers, 

Arugula GF................................................... $18.5 

SEASON’S STARTERS 

Add Pulled Pork or Roasted Chicken ............$4 

Seasons House Salad .........................................$6 

Mixed Greens, Carrots, Tomatoes, Crouton, Raspberry Vinaigrette 

Caesar Salad $7.5 

Romaine Lettuce, Croutons, Parmesan, 

Roasted Beet and Fried Goat Cheese Salad...$9.5 

Arugula, Toasted Almonds, Truffle Vinaigrette 

Wedge Salad .....................................................$11 

Romaine, Bacon, Chunky Blue Cheese, Cherry Tomatoes, Croutons 

Burrata Cheese with Heirloom Tomatoes, Basil 

Pesto, Pistachios .............................................$12 

Add to any Salad: Chicken 5 Shrimp 7 8oz Tips 

$12.5 Salmon....................................................$12 

Truffle Cheese FriesFrickles $7 

Wild Mushroom & Goat Cheese Arincini with 

Truffle Oil “4” .................................................$8 

Nachos..............................................................$10 

Philly Cheese Steak Rolls .............................$10 

Braised Chicken Tacos “2” ..........................$10 

Corn Tortillas, Cheddar Blend, Pickled Onions, Avocado, Hot Sauce 

Roasted Chicken 12 or Cajun Shrimp ..........$14 

Quesadilla Cheddar Blend Cheese, Fresh Salsa, Guacamole, Sour Cream 

Chicken Wings or Boneless Tenders * ......$10.5 

Celery, Carrots, Blue Cheese, Buffalo or Sriracha Honey Sauce 

Chicken Wings or Boneless Tenders * ......$10.5 

Celery, Carrots, Blue Cheese, Buffalo or Sriracha Honey Sauce 

Fresh Crab Cake with Lemon 

Cilantro Aioli ................................................ $10 

Fried Calamari with Cherry Peppers and 

Marinara or Old Bay Dip ..............................$11 

BLT with Fries or Mixed Greens $10 

Add Avocado ...................................................$2 

“Ask about our additional lunch options, specials and gluten free options” Consuming raw or undercooked meat, fish, poultry, eggs may increase your risk of food borne home 

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A perfect accompaniment to any desert, hot or cold. 

INGREDIENTS: 

1 cup of light brown sugar. 4 Tbsp unsalted butter. 

1 Tsp sea salt (to taste). 1/2 cup of half & half or use equal parts of heavy cream and milk. 

1 Tsp vanilla extract 

INSTRUCTIONS: 

Put all the above ingredients into a small/medium saucepan and simmer over a low heat, 

mixing constantly with a wooden spoon until it becomes thicker and less watery (5 to 10 mins). 

Always be in mind that it thickens more as it cools. Serve at room temperature or chilled. 

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