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ISSUE No. 6 • Winter 20/21
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332 Nahant Rd, Nahant MA 01907 infoandquery@gmail.com 978 645 7133
Photography: Dave Morin
WHAT’S INSIDE
6 Indoor Decoration Tips
Decorating your home and how to keep it fresh
courtesy of Nahant gardening club
8 House Tour
Our regular House Tour feature. Who’s home
will it be ? Let’s find out who’s behind the house
with the purple door.
10 Johnson School
Staying open and connected during the pandemic
12 Luigi’s Story
Adorable Luigi tells us a little about himself.
14 Noise Abatement
Daniel G Skrip on the possibility of a new
flight pattern over Nahant
18 Finding Brave
Lights, camera, action ! Local talent and friendship
come together to shoot a short movie.
20 Nahant Council of Aging
Linda Lehman and Linda Peterson give a brief
history and sets the foundation for what we hope
will be a regular feature in the magazine
23 Estate Planning and Legal Advice
Professional advice from Attorney and Nahant
resident Brendan L Ward.
24 The Finishing Touch
Creative lifestyle and interior advice from established
floral and events designer Andrew Anderson
28 Horoscope
Dr. Mary Mathias lets us know what’s in store
for 2021
heyhey.media
Chief Editor
Craig Mewse
Contributing Editor
Judi Moccia
Photography
Dave Morin
Goodmorninggloucester.org
Renee D Wright Michaud
Andrew E.S. Anderson
Deborah Vanderslice
Judi Moccia
Kevin Andrews
Luigi
Daniel G Skrip
Rob Scanlan
Contributing Writers
Theresa Peterson
Brendan L Ward
Andrew E.S. Anderson
Dr. Mary Mathias
Renee D. Wright Michaud
Linda Lehman/Linda Peterson
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Indoor
Decorating
Using Fresh Greens
by Deborah Vanderslice
on behalf of the Nahant Garden Club
Decorating the home with fresh greenery is one of the oldest
of winter holiday traditions. Early emphasis on domestic
decorations appears in a Christmas song by the English
poet Thomas Tusser, written in 1558. The song opens: “Get
ivy and hull [holly] woman, deck up thine house.”
Evergreens represent everlasting life and hope for the return
of spring. While aristocratic households preferred to
display their wealth by decorating with opulent tapestries
and gold platters, greenery was cheap and readily available,
and was therefore embraced by the common man, contributing
to its broad popularity over time.
The tradition of the Christmas tree began in Northern Europe,
a reminder of spring during December’s long, dark
days. As the practice expanded, so did creativity, including
hanging trees suspended from the ceiling and placing
smaller, unadorned evergreens in pots. The popularity of
trees in the United States blossomed in the mid-nineteenth
century, when, in 1850, Godey’s Lady’s Book published a
photo of Queen Victoria’s Christmas celebration, which
showcased a Christmas tree. The rest, as they say, is history.
For many today, the selection of a tree marks the start of the
holiday season. Decorating for the holidays with a tree and
fresh greenery is more prevalent than ever, and adds a fresh,
festive look, and natural scent, to the home.
Types of Greenery
Choosing which type of greenery to bring indoors is an important
aspect of successful decorating. Here are some suggested
varieties available in the Northeast which, if properly
cared for, will lend themselves to creating a wonderful holiday
ambiance:
Boxwood – This small-leafed shrub is a favorite for fine-textured
wreaths, table-top Boxwood trees and topiaries.
Cedar – The citrus scent of cedar makes it perfect for indoor
use. Using it in a garland or wreath will brighten any
home’s interior, and incorporating it into a centerpiece with
berries and pine cones is an excellent way to bring the outdoors
in. The simplicity of cedar in a vase, with a circle of
fresh fruit around its base, makes for an interesting display.
Firs – Wonderfully scented, firs are tolerant of warm, dry
indoor conditions. Characterized by short, flat needles,
they have excellent needle retention. Fraser fir wreaths are
commonly available from garden centers, and look beautiful
hung over a fireplace, an inside door, or centered along a
hallway wall. Adding berries, dried flowers or pine cones to
a fresh Fraser fir wreath enhances the wreath’s natural beauty.
Fir swags are also available at commercial outlets, and
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add a touch of elegance draped across a mantle or splayed
along a hand-railing. Douglas fir, Fraser fir and balsam fir
trees are some of the most popular to grace the American
household during the holiday season.
Holly – Holly, a most traditional green, is immortalized in
the Christmas song, The Holly and the Ivy, where its praises
are sung in the lyrics. ”The holly and the ivy, when they are
both full grown, of all the trees that are in the wood, the
holly bears the crown.” Female plants display bright red
berries, which serve to naturally enhance the plant’s holiday
allure. Prevalent in the Northeast, holly bushes adorn
many a yard. Greenery gathered from one’s own garden
will be far fresher than any that is purchased. Holly is versatile,
festive, and is often used in wreaths. Other ways to use
holly include displaying stems in an antique vase or adding
stems to a center-piece floral arrangement.
Junipers - Eastern red cedar, whose name is a misnomer
as it is actually a Juniper, is native and characterized by
fragrant, short green or silver-blue foliage with small blue
berries. It is understated in its simplicity yet elegant in its
ability to stand alone. Juniper is a wonderful accent piece
combined with other green boughs, such as spruce, in a
vase or pot arrangement. It is equally charming displayed
solo, low-lying in a wicker basket or wrapped around the
base of a candle-stick holder.
Pine – Pine is abundant in the Northeast and is most commonly
used in garlands and wreaths. Boughs of overflowing
pine add interest in a large container, and the pine branches
can be dressed up by using dazzling ornaments which are
easy to affix to the long green needles characteristic of pine.
Scotch pine and white pine Christmas trees are popular.
When decorating with fresh greenery, the options are endless,
from letting the greens be the star of the show, to elevating
their appearance using complementary enhancements
such as foliage and flowers, berries, ornate decorations,
velvet ribbons and festive lighting. Winter brings a serene
beauty to the natural landscape outside; bringing the
outside in through the use of fresh greens extends nature’s
splendor into the holiday home.
Keeping Greenery Fresh
• Strive for the freshest greens. Avoid using greenery
that is shedding needles. Bend the needles to
ensure they are pliable and not prone to breakage.
• Do not place fresh greenery near heat sources as
they will dry out and could become flammable.
Keep fresh greenery out of direct sunlight.
• Make sure stems are freshly cut before arranging.
Hydrate greenery in water overnight before
arranging to allow for maximum absorbency of
moisture.
• Keep the water fresh in vased arrangements.
For non-vased arrangements, spritz the branches,
or, if a container is used, use oasis (available
at a florist or garden center) at the base
of stems, and water regularly to rehydrate.
• Water a holiday tree regularly.
• LED lights typically last longer, use less electricity,
and are cooler than traditional lights.
• In an unseasonably warm year, such as this, hold
off on bringing greens in if you can to avoid drying
out more quickly once indoors. For longevity,
replace dry or wilted greenery, berries
and fruit throughout the holiday season, where
needed.
• If you have pets which may access your arrangements,
it is prudent to research on-line whether
the greenery might be toxic if eaten. This holds
true for holiday flowers, as well, such as Poinsettias,
which are known to pose a risk to some
animals.
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HOUSE TOUR
by Judi Moccia
The holidays are here, and it’s so nice to see all the decorations and lights up.
Our holiday issue features a very special home on 2 Valley Road.
No matter the season, this cheerful home that is tucked away behind a charming white
picket fence and a beautiful purple door and shutters, has made generations smile.
We hope this story and photos will also bring a smile to you as we continue to feature
homes in our wonderful little town.
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2 Valley Road by Renee D. Wright-Michaud
The house with the purple front door on Valley Road in
Nahant is a little cape nestled among the trees which has
been in the Wilson family for a few generations. Currently
owned by Sue Snow - a modern Renaissance woman like
her grandmother (Helen Snow Wilson Goddard) before her
and who has a vast range of artistic interests and a penchant
for landscaping – the house has a long-standing family history.
The property was originally bought by J.T. Wilson in 1917.
The house was built in 1930 by F.A. Wilson for Phillip C.
Wilson and his bride, Helen Snow. Helen’s family was from
Cape Cod and the house was built in the Cape Style so Helen
would feel at home. Helen was 24 when the house was built
and she lived there her entire life, until her passing in 2001.
Helen and Phillip C. had 2 Children; Nancy Wilson and
Fred A. Wilson. Nancy’s daughter, Sue Snow and her husband
bought the house in 1995 and have since resided there.
The house was once featured on the cover of the Better
Homes & Gardens magazine and in the Boston Sunday
Herald Magazine (August 7, 1988) for its unusually colored
purple door and gardens. The deep purple front door and
matching shutters is an unusual choice of color in New England,
but reflects the artistic temperament of the family
and current lady of the house. In keeping with tradition of
her grandmother, Sue has maintained the house as true to
the original style as possible.
The simple front yard is enclosed by a white picket fence,
which has a massive linden tree and brick path that leads
to the front door. In the summertime, gentle daisies cover
the front yard and several flowering plants line the fence.
As you continue exploring the outside, a path from the
driveway winds around the back of the house, where you
will find many surprises. Hidden from the street in the back
yard, you will find two features which were first created by
Helen: a koi pond and rose garden. The fragrant scent of the
roses fills the back yard all summer long. The most prominent
rose remaining in the garden is a pink antique rose,
which Sue used as her bridal flowers when she and her husband
married in 1991.
Another feature of the house is the conservatory, a bright,
sunny room that was designed by Helen. It was a simple
glass lean-to which was added on to the house. It has since
been renovated by Sue with updated windows, but maintains
the same purpose as for which it was originally designed.
On the interior of the house, one finds The Chestnut room
– which originally was the garage. That’s where Helen’s 2nd
husband, Carl Goddard, did his wood carvings. A lot of
people in Nahant may know the Chestnut room, as Helen
and Carl often displayed their artwork and creations there
for sale. Helen’s granddaughter, Sue, continues doing commissioned
wood carvings in that room at the same bench.
People in Nahant may also know the house from visiting
the gardens, or from attending a painting class that Helen
taught there. Helen’s gardens were really well known and
have been the site of important family events, such as her
daughter Nancy’s wedding in the sun-bar. The house is always
open to all members of the family. Sue manages and
maintains the property with the intent on passing it along
to someone in the family, so that it will remain a part of the
family for future generations.
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Staying Open and
Connected During
the Pandemic
by Kevin Andrews
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Nahant’s Johnson Elementary School is among the just 8%
of elementary schools in Massachusetts that started off the
school year with a fully “in-person” model. Unlike “Hybrid”
and “Remote” models, “In-person” models allow for all students
in the district to attend a full day of school, five days
per week.
This was made possible by virtue of the fact that the school
has an up-to-date HVAC system, adequate classroom space
for 6’ physical distancing, outdoor instructional spaces, and
mask, hygiene, and distancing protocols.
Due to the ongoing pandemic, several families have opted
for a “Remote” teaching model for their students, which is
allowed for by the Department of Education. At this relatively
small school (152 students grades PreK-6), the remote
teaching model has evolved and improved as the school year
has progressed. Morning announcements have moved to an
online format, allowing both in-person and remote students
to participate.
In addition, a second Remote Learning Coordinator has
been brought on board to support the lessons that their
classroom teachers, who are teaching in-person for most
of the day, post in Google Classroom. Fortunately, all students
and teachers have the technology and internet access
required to make this type of teaching possible, as well as
engaged family members who support them at home.
The District has also been able to utilize its many outdoor
spaces for instruction, most notably during their Specialist
classes of art, music, physical education and STEM.
Art and STEM classes typically meet outdoors, where their
teacher has encouraged students to draw inspiration from
nature during the lessons. The school’s music teacher has replaced
chorus (singing is discouraged due to the pandemic)
with outdoor marching and bucket drumming, to the delight
of her students. And in physical education classes has
made extensive use of the neighboring little league field to
allow for the 12’ spacing that is recommended for safe spacing
during exercise.
Nearly all professions have been impacted by the current
pandemic, and perhaps none more so than teaching. The
school’s classroom teachers have certainly risen to the challenge,
and unlike in larger districts, have been tasked with
reaching both in-person and remote learners.
They have accomplished this by creating engaging assignments
and slide shows through their Google Classroom platform,
and by implementing a 1:1 Chromebook model which
was funded using pandemic relief funds. All of the teachers
previous lessons, including worksheets and assignments, are
being redesigned and digitized for online use. It is an enormous
effort, but one they are taking in stride for the benefit
of their students, families, and the greater community.
Art & STEM classes held outdoors
Remote learning and lost teeth
Students learn about the sun’s path and shadows.
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story
By Luigi
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Luigi’s
My name is Luigi and I live in little Nahant. I get to take a
walk twice a day and see lots of people and their dogs. Many
people ask my Mom what kind of dog I am because I have
unusually long hair and they have never seen a dog like me.
Let me explain... I am a Tibetan Terrier. We are originally
from Tibet, where we were primarily used as watch dogs.
Tibetan Terriers have many different looks with many different
colors. Some are like me with straight hair and others
have wavy hair. Some owners choose to keep the coats
short, like a puppy cut, and others choose to keep us in full
coat, like my Mom prefers.
In Tibet, we were raised by Monks. It is said that Tibetan
Terriers are the oldest pure breed and that it has been bred
pure and without cross-breeding for 2000 years. According
to legend, we come from a single solitary monastery in “The
Lost Valley of Tibet”. We were never sold, but were given to
travelers as luck-bringers. This is how our breed was spread
across the world.
I was born in Green Bay, Wisconsin and when I was very
young I was a show dog. This was an agreement my breeder
had with my Mom. In Chicago, when I was two years old I
won my Championship! I was even lucky enough to show
in the Westminster Kennel club dog Show. (It wasn’t fun.)
So, I retired.
Now I have a life of leisure, I am a beloved pet. My Mom
loves me in full coat which means more work for her. Because
my hair will matt with every day activity or simply
scratching an itch. She even has her own grooming table for
me and lures me on it with beef tenderloin (medium rare),
because I am reluctant. My coat is hair, not fur, so I don’t
shed like most dogs do. A Tibetan Terrier is a longhaired
dog who does require a couple of hours of grooming every
week, in addition to being professionally groomed once a
month.
The Tibetan people were and are Buddhists. They treat fellow
humans and animals with great respect, compassion,
and goodness. This is also noticeable in the way they talk
about their Tibetan Terriers whom they call “The Little
People” - a well chosen term for a dog with so many human
qualities.
After a very active puppyhood I have become a laid back
dog, it helps to have a Mom who is a massage therapist. I
really enjoy people but I am cautious around other dogs,
though, I do have some good dog pals in the neighborhood.
My Mom and I moved to Nahant about 10 years ago. We
love walking on Long beach, Doggie Beach, East Point, Tudor
Beach and down by the wharf or just about anywhere in
town is fun. We have really found our “sense of place” here.
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Possibility of a new flight pattern over Nahant
By Daniel G. Skrip, Nahant Town Counsel
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0dB L A,max Noise Exposure
B777-300 Population Exposure (L A,MAX )
6% of aircraft fleet
Have you noticed noisy airplanes overhead?
60dB
Straight In 119,392
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Difference (Straight In
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86,247
Perhaps one of those airplanes flew directly over your
home. If so, then it was probably flying to or from Logan
Airport. Although routes servicing urban airports incorporate
noise abatement procedures, sometimes those procedures
are not strictly followed, especially when airplanes
are not flying in conditions that require instrument-only
navigation. In those conditions, clear skies allow pilots to
navigate by simply looking outside of the cockpit to find
the airport and maintain separation from other aircraft; the
pilots do not have to rely on instruments to track radio signals
through the clouds to or from an airport. For example,
Logan has seven sets of standard instrument departure procedures.
Each of those departure procedures states Flight
crew awareness and compliance is important in minimizing
noise impacts on surrounding communities.
All seven procedures cut a path around Nahant (but never
over it). Much to the chagrin of Nahantans, however, planes
are sometimes directed to modify those departure procedures
by flying over Nahant in order to shorten their route
and, as such, save time and fuel. If that happens, and you
feel it caused an unreasonable disruption of the enjoyment
of your home, then you are invited to register a complaint on
Logan’s noise report line – (617) 561-3333 – or file an on-line
complaint at www.massport.com/logan-airport/.
If you really want to get deep into the weeds, you can monitor
aircraft around Nahant at www.Flightradar24.com, and
you can listen to air traffic control at www.LiveATC.net (Logan’s
airport code is KBOS). Noise may soon be a larger issue
for us in Nahant: As it stands now, the instrument arrival
into runway 22L follows a straight line over Beverly, Salem
and Lynn into Logan Airport. But Logan is considering a
change to that path that would have planes of all shapes and
sizes cut over the causeway.
Noise studies regarding this new path show that Little Nahant
would be the only community affected negatively. According
to Phil Hitch, a Little Nahant resident and retired
captain of a major airline, Logan’s noise abatement procedures
do not apply to arrivals. Aircraft approaching Logan
can fly any path that allows a safe route to the airport.
This means that flying over Nahant on arrival is permitted.
Captain Hitch also mentions that when visual conditions exist
more and more aircraft will fly close to or directly over
Nahant with the potentially new 22L arrival. We can expect
more noise on a daily basis when prevailing winds are from
the Southeast through the West.
Our town administrator has already reached out to Senator
Moulton for assistance, but Nahantans can be heard too.
The Massport Community Advisory Committee is the liaison
between Logan Airport and its surrounding communities.
Nahant is represented on that committee by Bob D’Amico,
a long-time Nahant resident and member of Nahant’s
Noise Abatement Committee (founded by Joe Moccia, Rick
Scourtas and Bob Risch).
The Massport CAC will soon hold a public meeting addressing
the possible changes to the 22L arrival. You are invited to
attend and participate. Town Hall will provide details once
they become available. In the meantime, do not hesitate to
use any of the methods above to register complaints about
unreasonably noisy air traffic.
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Late Fall on Gloucester Harbor
Submitted By: Rob Scanlan, United States Coast Guard Commercial Vessel Examiner
At the old wharves and docks, there are no great landings to speak of. Old draggers and
lobster boats and barges list and blister shackled to the docks, outmoded, gaudy and appear
indestructible as the sea pulses under a skin of fish oil. A harbor seagull holds his pose on a
tired old dock piling, riding the tide of the wind, steady and formal with all the harbor
activities anchored in the round of his wide yellow eye button. A few well seasoned local
fishermen, all prospects of an old antique painting, unloading a days catch on a tired old pier
with strained pilings, a pier too tired of the mighty harbor’s pace. And with them the weather
beaten old edifice of warehouses, derricks, lobster boats and draggers. In the harbor
distance and still all around my truck the tide slips, whispers and gossips in its loose
vernacular, carrying the smell of baitfish and fuel. Farther out into the harbor, waves will
soon be tasting ice cakes and soon to come the cold bitter months, to cold for lovers and
park-napping elders who would want to see the sun come up but instead, are met by iceribbed
hulls and rigging. The lobster boats and draggers soon to be winter-bearded and
blown looking like an albatross of frost, all relics of tough weather with every winch and
shroud to be encased in a glassy shroud. The sun will diminish it soon and each wave tip will
again glitter like a knife in the spring tide. But now I prepare my winter gear and equipment
ready for another winters’ work inspecting these commercial vessels that set out and
harvest the sea.
Rob Scanlan is a United States Master Marine Surveyor inspecting yachts, ships, tugs, barges,
commercial passenger, commercial fishing, charterboats & schooners throughout New England
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Finding Brave
By Theresa Peterson
Shooting at the wharf.
It all happened very fast. One second, I had all the time in
the world to relax, study Swedish and watch Schitt’s Creek.
The next, I was writing and scrambling to film a movie
while studying math for the first time in well over a decade
to take the GRE. As I write this, the mad dash is nearly over.
My first short film, an ode to this town and to the essential
quality of courage, is done and my grad school submission
package is in its final stages of tweaking. This all first started
in August, when I stumbled across a dual degree program at
NYU and decided, in that very moment, to go for it.
For as long as I can remember, I’ve always been into the
Arts. I danced at the Legion growing up, played piano and
performed in plays. When I was 19, I dropped out of college
and moved to LA to be an actor. But I hated what I saw out
there, how women were treated in the industry and how
perfidious people could be. I quickly decided that life wasn’t
for me. I eventually moved back home to Nahant, went to
North Shore Community College in Lynn and then transferred
to Columbia University, graduating in 2013.
I’ve worked at The Wall Street Journal since then. I’ve
known for a while that I don’t want to do brand marketing
forever, but I’ve struggled in knowing what exactly I do
want. In August, I was sitting in my room, debating whether
or not I should go to grad school when I came across NYU’s
program. It’s for an MBA and MFA in film that essentially
sets you up to be a producer. When I saw it, everything just
kind of clicked into place. I knew in that moment that I
wanted to start my own production company.
The most powerful thing in the world, in my opinion, is a
story. It can change how someone views the world. It can
end wars or collapse governments, give us new perspectives
and manifest empathy. Even strike terror and spread hatred.
The attraction we have to stories is in our blood. We told
them to our fellow cave dwellers to explain dangers, around
campfires to carry down morals through the generations,
and later with books and films to provide entertainment.
Through stories, we explore new worlds and galaxies. We
get to experience magic. We learn life lessons and teach
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them to others. Telling these stories is a privilege, but also a
right. A right to reveal how we relate to the world, to share
what our perspectives and experiences are. A right that is
afforded to too few women in Hollywood.
For the past 120 years or so of cinema, men have been the
ones telling women’s stories. According to the Celluloid
Ceiling Report on 2019’s Top 100 domestic grossing films,
women accounted for only 20% of behind-the-scenes roles,
including director, writer, producer, executive producer,
and editor. Nearly one-third of these films had 0 or only 1
woman in one of those roles – and this is progress. These
statistics have been improving and we are seeing women
enter the industry in greater numbers, but at a glacial rate.
We need to pick up the pace and have more women taking
control of our own narratives. I want to tell – and have other
women tell – our stories, from our own perspectives and our
own truths. My goal for the production company is to tell
women’s stories from all backgrounds, races, socioeconomic
statuses, nationalities, identities, and so on, and to employ
women equally with men in a safe work environment.
Egoes will be checked at the door and abusers of power will
be expelled. While I won’t know until March whether I’m
admitted, I do know that I’ve finally found my calling and
nothing has proven that more to me than creating this film.
I made “Finding Brave” as a fulfillment for one of the creative
requirements for NYU where I have to be the creative driving
force behind a narrative movie. I wrote the first draft of
the script the same day I found the program. I borrowed my
brother-in-law Matt Farley’s camera, and my best friends
helped with everything from lighting to wardrobe to acting
and shooting. They are also all from Nahant – with the exception
of one being from Swampscott! Alanna Guptill, Bobbie-Jo
Blair, Nichole Yannetty, Darcie Soltis, Kayla Zeller.
We call ourselves “0190-PJs” after an amazing weekend at
Darcie’s lake house last December where we wore matching
holiday footie pajamas. We grew up together here, playing
flashlight tag and singing Spice Girls, and have stayed close
despite the distance and years apart. With the Pandemic,
most of us found ourselves back in Nahant, however temporarily,
and when I told them of my plan to apply, they all
rallied around me. We had the first script reading outside
on my porch (we’d all been quarantining), with Darcie joining
via FaceTime from Connecticut. Their incredible support,
advice and feedback has been invaluable in creating
the film and readying all of my other submission materials,
as well. They have been my bedrock throughout this entire
experience and I couldn’t have done it without them.
The exciting part is that everything was filmed in town. We
climbed all over Bailey’s Hill to find shots that made it seem
more strenuous, jumped off the wharf for the first time in
years, and walked all over town. Most of the scenes I needed
were shot outside, but with the Pandemic, I wasn’t sure
we’d be able to shoot at the Nahant Library like I’d originally
envisioned. Nervously, I reached out to Sharon Hawkes
and couldn’t have found her more open and supportive. She
gave up her Saturday to open specially so we could film in
there and have it cleaned after us safely. It was a dream come
true to sit behind that front desk, not to mention having
permission to go to the second floor!
This year has been incredibly difficult for everyone, but the
silver lining for me is that this film could never have happened
the way it did if it weren’t for the Pandemic. Creating
this movie has been one of the most rewarding and magical
experiences of my life. I’m so thankful to the town and to
my family and friends for all of their support.
Finding Brave: https://youtu.be/muS6NFUU6XM
Bobbie-Jo checking if the coast was clear for her to come out from
between the stacks.
Alanna had asked for “just one more take” so she could try something.
That something was to (successfully) scare the bejeezus out of me!
Where our group name “0190-PJs” was born. From left to right: Darcie
Soltis, Nichole Yannetty, Theresa Peterson, Kayla Zeller, Bobbie-Jo
Blair, Alanna Guptill.
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Nahant
Council on Aging
The Nahant Council on Aging (COA) was established in the
early seventies, the result of a 1973 Town Meeting Resolution.
Its mission is to provide physical, emotional, and mental
stimulation enabling those sixty and over to achieve engaged
and fulfilling lives in a safe environment. Five dedicated
directors since 1973 have executed this mission: Madelyn
Brenner, Marguerite Rizzo, Diane Desmond and for the past
11 years, Linda Spinucci-Peterson. Currently, COA is located
in the lower level of Town Hall, headquarters for the design
and implementation of many opportunities to enhance
quality of life for Nahant seniors. COA Board members play
an important role by providing guidance and support for the
Director.
The most popular and important of our services is our lunch
program, providing lunches Monday through Friday each
week. Our lunches are prepared on premises by several of
Nahant finest chefs. Our COA bus, with colorful decals created
by Johnson School students, provides rides to and from
Town Hall for the lunch program.
Other activities meet a wide range of interests: five exercise
classes every week at the Nahant Community Center; weekly
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shopping trips in our bus; manicures; blood pressure monitoring,
podiatry, and hair dressing appointments. We also
have many cultural events, special parties for all the holidays,
boat rides in the summer, painting parties and more.
One of Linda Peterson’s goals was to establish a new source
of support, the Friends of the Nahant Council on Aging.
Now in its sixth year, this group is a major funding source
for the COA. The members meet once a month to plan
events. The money that is raised from these events and
through donations made in memory of or in honor of loved
ones, is used to supplement town and federal funding for
our lunch program, exercise program and special events.
We appreciate past, present and future support.
Changes Since March 13, 2020
On March 13, 2020, everything changed, for the COAs
and everyone else in our state. Our COVID-19 story is not
unique since many COAs are struggling with how to care
for their seniors. Nahant may be the smallest town in Massachusetts,
but in our opinion, we certainly have flexibility,
courage and the biggest heart.
Within days of the state closing, the town administrator and
others decided that our seniors needed to be fed, so with
limited resources we began delivering lunches to our regular
guests. Within a short period that number grew to 40.
In June we brought our bus drivers back to help with the
lunch deliveries.
Many folks in town also wanted to help. We developed a
list of volunteers to help seniors with their shopping needs.
Some of these volunteers and the recipients of their effort
developed special relationships. It was heartwarming to
hear from everyone how grateful everyone was with these
new connections.
We also received many donations from openhearted Nahanters
to help keep our lunch program alive. Town organizations
began to raise money for the program, a homebound
senior made masks for those in need and asked that donations
be made to the COA. On Mother’s Day and on other
occasions a local florist provided flowers to the seniors,
some of whom were brought to tears by this thoughtful gesture.
Our current lunch program serves 30 seniors. Some
come by to pick up their lunch while we have continued
to deliver to others. Our shopping trip to Market Basket
has resumed with 4 people for social distancing purposes.
The podiatrist has returned. In September we did a painting
class outside at the Dory club. Four video exercise classes
have begun scheduled sessions on our local cable TV station.
We’re not sure when we can get back to our normal fun life
at the Nahant Council on Aging, but when we do, we promise
to have the biggest and best party yet!
Thanks to all the residents and neighbors who support this
cause in so many ways. We invite all to join us for one or
more of the many parts of our program. We’d love to have
you assist in our mission.
By, Linda Lehman, chairperson Friends of the Nahant COA
& Linda Peterson, COA Director
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COMMON ESTATE
PLANNING MYTHS
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Why should you have an estate plan?
When I meet with clients, one of the first questions I typically get asked is why should I have an Estate Plan?
My answer is that an estate plan can provide significant peace of mind by ensuring assets are protected, plans
are in place in the event you become ill, and your property is passed down according to your wishes.
What key topics should you consider?
• Do you have a last will and testament and/or
a trust? If you don’t have these important documents,
the Commonwealth of Massachusetts will
determine who will inherit your property—and
it may not occur in the way you would have chosen.
Someone appointed by the court, instead of a
trusted person of your choosing, will be in charge
of caring for any children or pets. Spelling out your
wishes in a will or trust will also prevent unnecessary
confusion, anxiety, and expense for other family
members when you are gone.
• Have the proper powers of attorney been prepared?
A financial power of attorney will allow you
to designate an individual to make financial and
property decisions for you should you become unable
to handle your own affairs. A medical power
of attorney enables you to designate a person you
trust to make medical decisions for you when you
are unable to with medical professionals.
• Make sure that you have an advanced directive,
also called a living will, which memorializes your
wishes concerning your end of life care, such as
whether you would like to receive life support if you
are in a vegetative state or terminal condition.
• Compile a list of all of your accounts and other
important information, including bank and investment
accounts, titles to vehicles and homes, credit
card accounts or loans, digital accounts (such as
Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter) and passwords,
Social Security cards, passports and birth certificates,
which may be needed to manage your property
when you are incapacitated or settle your estate
once you are gone. This information should be kept
in a safe place and shared only with trusted family
members or loved ones.
• A list of legal, financial, and medical professionals
who have performed services for you is also important.
The list should include their contact information
so your family can easily reach them in the
event their help is needed if you become disabled
or die. You should also make sure HIPAA authorizations
are in place with medical professionals so
that your family members are able to obtain needed
information.
Consult an estate planning attorney.
An experienced estate planning attorney can help you create an estate plan tailored to meet each of your
unique needs and carry out your wishes—or help you update a pre-existing estate plan. In addition, it will
provide you and your family members with the peace of mind that comes with knowing there are plans in place
for your care if any of you become ill and that your wishes will be honored once you pass away.
Attorney Brendan Ward is a Nahant resident and a founding partner
of Standard Law, PLLC with offices in Lynn, Peabody and Boston.
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HOROSCOPES
DR. MARY MATHIAS, O.D Dipl I.A.A GIVES HER FORECAST FOR THE MONTHS AHEAD
Aries (March 21 – April 19)
Double check strategies
regarding mergers or
investments. Keep your “new”
ideas to yourself for now. Don't
buckle under pressure, your
fearless. Letting go of
relationships and starting new
adventures are highlighted.
Taurus (April 20 – May 20)
You may be inclined to make
your surroundings more
comfortable. Rethink what really
is valuable to you. Consult
trusted friends on life changing
choices coming up. You are going
to have great year. If single, a new
partner is just around the corner.
Gemini (May 21 – June 20)
You are bringing ideas and
people together. Your multitasking
skills are put to the test.
Sign-up for an online class. Learn,
learn, learn! This knowledge is
going to be invaluable in the
upcoming year.
I have grown up with astrology and have had the
privilege to study with national and international
authorities in astrology. My gift and knowledge has
been passed down to me by my mother Florence.
Mathias and my grand mother Ruth Mathias who
were both well known intuitives and often on radio, TV and
countless newspaper articles. Astrology has the potential for
all of us to make better informed decisions and ultimately
live better lives.
MY FORECAST FOR THE YEAR 2021 . . .
2021 is going to lay the foundation for things
that have been impossible in the past. The
evolution of a “thinking” technology will be
mainstream. The technological advances over
the next 7 years will be more than 75 years
prior. Space travel for fun will become a reality
along with surfing the web with contacts
lenses. Higher minded thinking and diverse
learning programs will help in breaking
through various barriers and social reforms. It
has been a roller-coaster and we are all still on
it for a while longer. Extend your hopes and
dreams into the wonderous unknown. Reach
for the stars, they are closer than you think!
Scorpio (Oct 23 – Nov 21)
Relationships are highlighted. Are
you ready to commit or do you
want your freedom? Double check
all written communications and
reconfirm dates. The new year
brings new beginnings.
Sagittarius (Nov 22 – Dec 21)
A new relationship with yourself is
being forged. Emotional
attachments and past patterns are
let go. This is a time of personal
metamorphosis on many levels. A
spiritual journey into the unknown.
You are the highlight of 2021.
Capricorn (Dec 22 – Jan 19)
Finances may increase from an
unexpected source. Freedom from
the responsibilities at home
is coming. All your hard work is
going to pay off. At the end of
2021 you will have a sense of
accomplishment.
Cancer (June 21 - July 22)
Misunderstandings may cause
frustrations with friends or
organizations. Express your
feelings. Your compassion and
generosity to those less fortunate
is appreciated. What do you feel is
holding you back from moving
forward in the New Year?
Virgo (Aug 23 – Sept 22)
Let go of old attachments or old projects.
Light will be shed on secrets. Think before you speak.
Take extra time to map out what you really want for
2021. Don't sweat the small stuff, it will fall into place.
Aquarius (Jan 20 – Feb 18)
It is time to break out of the box
and cultivate your innate abilities.
Are you living your authentic life?
It may be time to challenge
yourself in ways you never thought
possible. Your life is waiting! What
are you waiting for?.
Leo (July 23 – Aug 22)
Limitations in relationships seem
to lift slowly. Romance is on the
horizon. Adjustments in lifestyle
allow for freedom and happiness.
Enjoy the fruits of your labor and
share the abundance.
Libra (Sep 23 – Oct 22)
Money may seem to go through your fingers.
It is okay since both you and your family will
benefit from the extra investments.
Home repair may be higher than expected.
Bringing your family together and keeping traditions
alive a highlighted.
Pisces (Feb 1 - March 20)
Your social calendar is filling up
even during a pandemic.
Connecting with new friends
remotely will have to do for now.
Your keen intuition will be needed
for an upcoming decision. What do
you really want versus what others
expect from you?
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NAHANT POLICE
198 Nahant Road tel: 781-581-1212
Emergency Dial 911
NAHANT FIRE
67 Flash Rd, tel: 781-581-1235
Emergency Dial 911
WINTER PARKING POLICY
The Town of Nahant has a Winter Parking Policy requiring
that all vehicles must be parked off the street during
the hours of 12AM - 6AM from December 21, 2020 to
March 20, 2021. If you are a resident of Nahant and do
not have adequate off street parking, you may pick up a
Parking Waiver Application at the Nahant Police Station.
Once the application is submitted and reviewed you will
be notified upon its approval.
1. A $30 non refundable application fee is required
in order to process each request for a parking
waiver. This fee must be paid by check or money
order only and made payable to the “Town of
Nahant” prior to review of the application. Cash
Will Not Be Accepted.
2. All vehicles at the residence must be registered
to that address. If there are two off street parking
spaces, but there are three vehicles at the residence,
all three must be registered to that address in order
to qualify for one waiver permit needed for on
street parking. Commercial or lease vehicles must
have the operator/lesser residing at that address.
3. Persons applying for a parking waiver permit
must get off street parking when it snows or when
a snow emergency has been declared due to a
fore casted snow fall. All vehicles, with or without
a parking waiver, Must be off the street when it
snows or when a snow emergency has been declared
due to a foretasted snowfall.
4. Any vehicle left on the street during a snow storm
(whether a declared snow emergency or not) will
be subject to a fine for impeding Snow Removal,
which is $50. In addition, the registered owner
will also be subject to a towing charge when the
vehicle is removed from the street.
5. Violations (such as impeding snow removal) will
result in a review and possible Revocation of the
Parking Waiver.
6. All three Town Departments (Police, Fire and
Public Works) must approve the parking location
selected by the applicant. Should any of the departments
reject the location selected, the application
will be returned to the applicant so they
can find a suitable area to park.
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Happy Holidays!
Dear Nahant Residents,
The Nahant Fire Department continues with measures
to protect personnel and the public from the spread of
COVID-19. We are very grateful for the support from the
community and we applaud the efforts of the residents as
they have adapted to the efforts to slow the spread of this virus.
The Fire Department has been able to continue with
its critical monthly training sessions while following
COVID-19 guidelines. The Nahant Fire Fighters Local
2718 has also continued with its annual drive for toys,
both as a collection point for the U.S. Marine Corp Toys
for Tots program and also gathering gifts in coordination
with the Johnson School for local distribution.
This fall we have had two call firefighters leave the department.
Firefighter Chris Dent had been a dedicated member
of the department for 8 years and resigned due to a move
further north. Firefighter Merissa Titus had been with the
department for 4 years and had to resign due to taking a
full-time firefighter position in the western part of the State.
We wish them both the best of luck, they will be missed.
The Nahant Fire Department will be conducting a new
hiring process for call firefighters this winter. The requirements
for this part-time (on call) position are:
• Be between the ages of 18-65
• High School diploma (or equivalent)
• Hold/maintain a valid Massachusetts driver’s license
• Reside within one mile of Nahant
• Successfully complete the application/screening process
including:
• Submission of resume, Interview, Physical Agility
Test, Criminal/motor vehicle background
check, and pre-employment physical including
drug screening.
• New hires will be required to successfully complete
the Massachusetts Call/Volunteer Fire
Academy when seats are available.
Interested candidates contact Lt. Doyle
ddoyle@nahantfire.org
Thank you and stay safe
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