Issue Seven Spring 2021

ISSUE No. 7 • Spring 2021 

NAHANT 

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WHAT’S INSIDE 

6 May Doorways in Nahant 

Spring has sprung and the gardening club are 

sponsoring the annual May Doorways event. 

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 

A regular look behind the scenes of Johnson 

school and it's dedicated staff. 

12 The Wall That Heals 

The biggest event of the year comes to Nahant 

this Summer. Find out how you can be involved. 

14 How Expensive is Boating 

Rob Scanlan gives his expert opinion on the cost 

of boating with a motor. 

18 Healthy Habits 

Finding time to keep fit can be tough. Sallee 

Slagle shows us how easy it can be. 

20 Light Houses of Egg Rock 

Julie Tarmey from Nahant Historical Society 

writes about the history and function of the 

lighthouse on Egg Rock. 

22 Electric Vehicles 

The electric vehicle is here. If you're thinking of 

converting then Joe Moccia has some advice on 

the subject. 

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 

26 Nahant's Parklands 

A brief history of Nahants open spaces by Diane 

Montieth and Elizabeth Kessin Berman 

30 Horoscope 

Dr. Mary Mathias lets us know what’s in store in 2021. 

Chief Editor 

Craig Mewse 

Contributing Editor 

Judi Moccia 

Photography 

Maryliz Cort 

Dave Morin 

Jim Malone 

Kevin Andrews 

Candace Cahill 

Rob Scanlan 

Contributing Writers 

Sallee Slagle 

Julie Tarmy 

Joe Moccia 

Brendan L Ward 

Andrew ES Anderson 

Diane Montieth 

Elizabeth Kessin Berman 

Dr Mary Mathias 

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May Doorways 

in Nahant 

Calling all participants! 

by Deborah Vanderslice on behalf of the Nahant Garden Club 

In an ode to Spring and tradition, the Nahant Garden Club 

announces that it is sponsoring a “May Doorways” event 

to be held on Sunday, 

May 2, 2021, whereby 

all participants 

are asked to decorate 

their doorways using 

natural materials. The 

Garden Club invites 

and strongly urges 

the participation of 

all Nahant residents, 

businesses and municipal 

building sponsors. 

“For many years, the Nahant Garden Club has held ‘May 

Doorways’ contests, which have always brightened our souls 

in early May, after the long, dark days of winter. This year, 

the second of the pandemic, Co-Presidents Margaret Blank 

and Joanna Bryanos felt it would be particularly appropriate 

for the Garden Club to host what we envision to be a fun, 

feel-good event, open to all in Nahant, as we welcome in 

Spring. Further, there 

is no pressure because 

we are not making this 

a competition. We encourage 

participation 

and invite all to come 

see Nahant’s decorated 

doorways,” says 

Suzanne Hamill, “May 

Doorways” Program 

Chair. Nahant Garden 

Club members Ellen 

Antrim and Peg Curran are serving as Hamill’s Program 

Committee. Past Garden Club President and current Board 

Member Angela Bonin provides a bit of history on the “May 

Doorways” event. “It was initiated some 80 years ago as a 

contest among Nahant Garden Club members who would 



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décorate their doorways or garden gates for the season. It 

was always held on the first Sunday in May, and, only fresh 

plant material was to be used. A list of entries was made 

available at the Nahant Public Library, so the viewing public 

would know which homes and buildings to visit. A committee 

judged the entries and blue, red and yellow ribbons 

were awarded for the top three displays. In recent years, the 

event has been held on various Sundays in May and has 

been expanded to include town-wide participation and not 

just Nahant Garden Club members.” 

Several years ago, the event attracted regional visibility 

when “Yankee Magazine” published a story on “May Doorways.” 

A picture of former long-time resident Martha Keller 

at her front gate appeared alongside the article. 

While the Garden Club has held various fundraising tours 

over the years (such as the “Holiday House Tour” and the 

“Fall Porches Tour”), as always, there is no cost to participate 

in or attend the “May Doorways” event. “After being 

holed up for months on end, we consider ‘May Doorways’ a 

funraiser, not a fundraiser!” declares Bonin. 

“From novices to those with a proverbial ‘green thumb,’ we 

encourage anyone with an interest to participate,” says Hamill. 

This event really is about fun and community. We even 

have students from the Johnson Elementary School who 

will be making and decorating wreaths as an art project 

for some of the Town’s municipal buildings, as well as the 

Nahant Community Center, under the guidance of Nahant 

Garden Club Past President and Art teacher, Diana Brandi.” 

Hamill adds, “The event is about merry-making, creativity, 

and whimsy. But we also want residents to know that 

‘May Doorways’ will be held with safeguards, such as encouraging 

residents to engage in a drive-by, if possible, or, 

when the door or entry-way is not easily seen from the road, 

participants are asked to wear masks and to stand at least 

six-feet apart from people outside of their party, during the 

viewings.” 

Further elaborating on the natural materials which the Garden 

Club stipulates decorators should incorporate in their 

designs, Hamill says that branches, flowers, twigs, greens, 

driftwood, moss, dried flowers, vines, succulents and edibles 

are examples of appropriate materials. Hamill suggests 

that participants might find many of the natural materials in 

their own yards, as they cut back their plantings in preparation 

for the new growth that accompanies the spring and 

summer growing seasons. 

Bonin heeds a warning to adhere to the rules, while reminiscing 

about learning the hard way. “The first Sunday in 

May 1986 was a bitter, cold day. I had purchased roses for 

my doorway. Deciding it was too cold to put the roses outside, 

I made an error in judgment by using plastic flowers 

instead. I was disqualified, and learned my lesson. But I 

made a come-back in the 1990 competition, when I won 

the blue ribbon.” 

“May Doorways” will be held on Sunday, May 2, 2021, 

from 10 am to 5 pm. Participants must use only natural 

plant materials. To register and be included on the map of 

locations, please contact Program Chair Suzanne Hamill 

via e-mail (nahantmom@aol.com) before April 15, 2021. A 

brief description of plant materials being used is desired, 

but not required. The tour map will be made available prior 

to May 2 on Facebook. If you would like a copy of the map 

e-mailed to you once it becomes available, please contact either 

Ellen Antrim (ellenantrim@gmail.com) or Peg Curran 

(pcurran612@gmail.com). 



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HOUSE TOUR 

by Judi Moccia 

Spring is finally here! 

Now is the time to put on a comfortable pair of shoes and enjoy touring our 

charming streets lined with beautiful homes. 

Tudor Road is one of those charming streets. A fine place to begin our leisurely 

stroll and to feature a home with a wonderful story to tell us that dates back to 

the 1800’s. I hope you enjoy it 



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8 Tudor Road by Jim Malone 

When a House is More than a Home: 

Weaving Connections to the Ocean Through Art 

When Dotty and Jim Malone bought the house at 8 Tudor 

Rd. in 1956, Nahant seemed like a lonely outpost. To recent 

Regis College graduate and the World War II vet — dedicated 

city dwellers from Cambridge and Chelsea respectively 

— Nahant felt like an isolated New England dystopia from 

a Stephen King novel. 

And while our town has its share of characters, whatever 

unease they felt has been replaced by a deep sense of home 

and warmth at 8 Tudor, now occupied by a second generation 

of Malones - Roze and Jim Jr. Today, surrounded by the 

ocean, saturated by a beach and shore aesthetic, and driven 

by her artistic impulses, Roze Malone has made 8 Tudor 

Road the home for her jewelry studio, “SeaWeaves.” It’s also 

“world headquarters” for their band, The MERJ, a favorite 

on the North Shore. 

Cute Cottage! 

The first thing you notice about 8 Tudor are the windows. 

The 6 windows on the north and east sides are classic leaded 

diamond-paned beauties that shout “Cute cottage! This 

is a cute cottage right here!” One can see similar windows 

in the vintage photos lining the entryway for the Nahant 

Country Club today. 

Next is the front porch, a north-facing summer refuge. But 

according to photos shared with the Malones by erstwhile 

neighborhood historian Mary Dick, the porch was an addition 

after the house was moved around 1915 to 8 Tudor 

from the Nahant Country Club - then known as the Tudor 

Estate. That was one of the first chapters of this home's story. 

The story starts - we think - with the house beginning its life 

as the home of the Taylor family around 1856, probably on 

Ocean Street. George B Taylor was the first light keeper on 

Egg Rock, “who lived at the lighthouse with his wife, Mary, 

and their children, along with chickens, goats, a tame crow, 

and a dog named Milo.” A newspaper article reported that 

Taylor had a garden and grew beets that were "hard to beat 

by any gardener on the more favored shore." 

Milo became famous in 1856 when the story of his rescue 

of a young child off Egg Rock went viral nineteenth-century 

style – meaning an oil painting, telegrams, and newspaper 

stories. 

At some point, the house was moved and became the 

two-story carriage house at the Tudor Estate. It's fun to 

imagine the teamsters-to-be starting their days of delivering 

ice within the four walls of the home. 

Fast forward to 1915-ish, when the house was moved yet 

again to its present location on Tudor Road. There, at some 

point, a porch fireplace and chimney were added, followed 

at some point by a one-story addition that grew island-style 

four or six feet at a time over the years to house a kitchen 

and dining room. It stood in that configuration until 2020, 

when an addition added yet another porch facing northeast 

as well as a deck facing south, a family room, mud room 

and a much-needed half bath. 

Birth of SeaWeaves 

Over the years, 8 Tudor has served as the home base for 

The MERJ, Roze and Jim’s “violin-powered” rock band. Fun 

fact: over a five-year span pre-COVID, The MERJ played as 

the house band for the Nahant Dance Jam on Friday nights 

at the Country Club. 

In 2015, Roze Malone began learning the art of wire weaving 

in a very 21st century way: watching YouTube videos. 

Her brilliant idea was to combine her intricate weaving of 

gold and silver wire with the best pieces of sea glass collected 

during year-round walks with the family’s dogs. 

Since then, SeaWeaves has grown into a well-known name 

for unique, wearable art, with customers from around the 

world seeking out her one-of-akind creations. 

The connection between the house, Nahant, and Sea- 

Weaves is palpable. Nahant provides the sea glass raw material; 

the house provides an inspirational haven for Roze’s 

artistic drive; and SeaWeaves in its six years has given back 

to the family and the house in terms of revenue and beauty, 

but mostly fulfillment. And The MERJ has provided the 

soundtrack for this long-running series. And the best is yet 

to come! 

You could say the destiny of the house, the town, and the 

artists are woven together. 



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Staff Spotlight 

at the Johnson School 

An Elementary School and Much, Much More 

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The Johnson Elementary School, as the name states, provides 

an engaging and rigorous public education to the students 

one typically finds in an Elementary school. However, 

it provides much more than elementary education to its 

small town and youngest residents. Students in Nahant have 

the option of beginning their years here as Preschoolers, in 

our tuition-supported program for students ages 3-5. Once 

here, they can continue up through grade six, as part of our 

5th and 6th grade “Middle School Experience.” We also offer 

before and after care options, and have a full complement 

of student services to support all learners. Below are a 

few members of our staff who provide some of the services, 

and the education, that we offer. 

Nancy Caggiano, Preschool Teacher 

Mrs. Caggiano arrives on foot each morning, and teaches 

our 2, 3, and 5 day per-week preschool program, which runs 

from 7:50-11:30AM. Under her instruction students take part 

in physical education, music, art, and academics, often woven 

together in lessons that she has developed over the years. 

Students learn to recognize their letters by painting them 

with glue and sand, and learn about diverse families while 

they share their own family experiences. Mrs. Caggiano is 

also an advocate for learning through doing, as well as outdoor 

education. 

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Mrs. Sullivan meets with kindergarteners who are distance learning. 

Cath Sullivan, Adjustment Counselor, LICSW 

Applying her knowledge and skills gained through experience, 

Mrs. Sullivan supports students and staff to follow the 

our motto - “Be Your Best Self.” Whether it is speaking to a 

group of students who are being unkind, checking in with 

distance learners, or coaching staff on how best to work with 

a student with challenging behaviors, she is available to lend 

an ear, and offer support to all members of the school community. 

When asked about the most important parts of her 

job, she said “ 

I love helping students develop a sense of confidence, and a 

sense of “I can do this.” I am very much focused on the idea 

of “whole well being,” managing stress and doing self-care, 

and helping students to be happy in school.” 

Mrs. DiLisio meets with Noah Bascon, who is in sixth grade this year. 

Cheryl DiLisio, Nurse Director 

In our small school district Mrs. DiLisio serves as the School 

Nurse while also coordinating the district Health and Wellness 

Committee and acting as liaison to our town’s Public 

Health Nurse. Mrs. DiLisio remains on top of developments 

in her field through her many contacts on the North Shore. 

While she is certainly the go-to on first aid and other medical 

issues, she has also taken the lead in developing crisis 

plans, conducting health and allergy training, and monitoring 

family and community needs. 



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The 

Wall 

That Heals 

by Candace Cahill 

(On behalf of the American Legion) 

Coming To Nahant In July 



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The American Legion Post 215 is honored to announce the 

Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund (VVMF) replica, “The 

Wall That Heals” (TWTH) has been rescheduled to visit Nahant 

this July 15-18, 2021. 

On Veterans Day 1996, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial 

Fund (VVMF) unveiled a replica of the Vietnam Veterans 

Memorial in Washington, D.C., designed to travel to towns 

throughout the United States. Since its dedication TWTH 

has been displayed at nearly 700 towns throughout the 

country. The exhibit honors the more than three million 

Americans who served in the U.S. Armed Forces in the Vietnam 

War and bears the names of the 58,279 men and women 

who made the ultimate sacrifice in Vietnam. The exhibit includes 

a three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans 

Memorial is 375 feet in length and stands 7.5 feet high at its 

tallest point. On Tuesday, July 13th the 53 foot trailer containing 

TWTH along with the Mobile Education Center, will be 

escorted from Suffolk Downs to the Lowlands Park, across 

from the Coast Guard Station and Short Beach, for a brief 

welcome after which volunteers will assist with assembly. 

Mobile Education Center 

The 53-foot trailer that carries The Wall That Heals transforms 

to become a mobile Education Center. The exterior 

of the trailer features a timeline of “The War and The Wall” 

and provides information about the Vietnam Veterans Memorial 

in Washington, D.C. Additional exhibits give visitors 

a better understanding of the legacy of the Vietnam 

Veterans Memorial and the collection of items left at The 

Wall. The display includes Hometown Heroes – photos of 

service members on who list their home of record from the 

local area. The photos are part of the effort to put a face 

to every name on The Wall and for the Wall of Faces. As 

well as digital kiosks that allows visitors to search for names. 

The exhibit will be open 24-hours/day while here and will 

require the assistance of many volunteers. (See volunteer 

signup information below.) Hosts in each town provide the 

location, volunteers, and preparations necessary to replicate 

the experience a visitor would have at the Vietnam Veterans 

Memorial in Washington D.C. All health and safety 

precautions will be followed. Visitors and volunteers will 

be required to wear masks and practice social distancing to 

safeguard staff, volunteers and other visitors. 

Message from Toby Quirk, Committee Chair & American 

Legion Post Chaplain 

In the Fall of 2019 Wayne Noonan and I were walking along 

the Memorial Day parade route. Wayne, one of the American 

Legion Post 215’s most senior members said, “I have 

an idea for the Legion’s 100th anniversary. How about we 

bring the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall to Nahant?” 

I had never heard of The Wall That Heals before so Wayne 

had to explain it to me. That conversation began our journey 

of bringing the exhibit to Nahant. 

Our team, headed by our American Legion Post 215 with 

support from the American Legion Auxiliary, is now busy 

planning for a first class event. The Town of Nahant has 

enthusiastically supported the effort, giving us valuable advice 

and offering key personnel to join the planning effort. 

The team also extends to many residents of Nahant offering 

their valuable time, energy and talent. 

Wayne and I continue walking the parade route and now as 

we walk through Veterans Park and the Lowlands Athletic 

Field where the exhibit will be located he admits, “I think 

we have something special coming to Nahant this year.” 

I have to agree. 

Donations 

To make a donation please visit the Nahant American Legion 

Post 215 website at www.alspost215.org and click on 

the PayPal button. If you would like to donate by check, 

please make your check out to Nahant Legion Wall Fund, 

P.O. Box 82, Nahant, MA 01908. Donations of all kinds are 

greatly appreciated. 

Volunteers 

If you would like to volunteer please visit the website below. 

There are many opportunities from ambassador/greeters, 

site and exhibit setup, dismantling, tour guides, marketing, 

etc. All levels of experience are helpful. Students, your time 

can be used for community service hours. 

The 26th season begins in New Bern, North Carolina and 

will visit 28 communities throughout the U.S. during the 

year. Nahant is one of the only two scheduled appearances 

for New England. 

The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund (VVMF) is the organization 

that headed up the development of the Vietnam 

Memorial in Washington and they continue to maintain it. 

Their mission is to honor and preserve the legacy of service 

and educate all generations about the impact of the Vietnam 

War. 

We hope you’ll be able to join us for this memorable event. 

website: http://www.alpost215.org/ 

"In honor and 

remembrance" 



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The Wall That Heals "In Memory" Program 

Since the Vietnam War ended, thousands of Vietnam veterans 

have returned home and later passed away due to 

Agent Orange exposure, PTSD/suicide, cancer, and other 

causes related to their service. The Vietnam Veterans Memorial 

Fund’s (VVMF) have added the In Memory program 

to honor these men and women for their service. 

“This is a great opportunity for Massachusetts families to 

add a loved one’s name to the Honor Roll,” said Bob Fields, 

Commander of American Legion Post 215, the Nahant 

sponsor for The Wall That Heals exhibit visiting Nahant in 

July. “As we honor those who died in Vietnam with The Wall 

That Heals, it’s important for the public to know that the 

war took a lot more of our brothers and sisters after they 

came home.” 

To submit an application to have your loved one honored 

through the In Memory program and at the mobile exhibit 

visit www.vvmf.org/In-Memory-Program or contact them 

directly at inmemory@vvmf.org. 

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Let's get fit for life! 

By Sallee Slagle 


4/1/2021 10:32:43 PM

Have you been missing out on the benefits of physical activity 

lately? Exercise has obvious physical benefits but 

also helps strengthen your immune system, reduce stress, 

increase mental clarity and raise your mood! I have been 

reading articles about our nation’s trend over this last year 

and with all the challenges we have had to face, our lifestyles 

have changed dramatically. Most of us have become 

even more sedentary than before. 

Working from home, meetings online, shopping online, 

home delivery; all welcome solutions but they have introduced 

new issues for us to overcome. At first it may not 

have been noticeable, but the isolation, social distancing, 

winter months and decrease in physical activity takes a toll 

on our physical and mental well-being. This interruption 

of our routine has not only knocked out healthy habits like 

training at the gym or fitness classes but also robbed us of 

smaller actions and activities that were part of our everyday 

life. We didn't notice these as “activities” but if you take 

stock of all the missing actions, they add up to a whole lot 

less activity this last year. 

Physical exercise is nourishment that everyone’s body 

needs. The CDC guidelines recommend that each week 

adults (18-65) get a minimum of 150 minutes or 2.5 hours 

of moderate-intensity aerobic activity, plus 2 or more days 

of muscle-strengthening activities that include all major 

muscle groups (legs, hips, back, abdomen, chest, shoulders 

and arms). Higher intensity activities like jogging and running 

lower this to 75 minutes per week. Weekend warriors 

compensate for their hectic schedule and cram a week’s exercise 

into 2 days. 

I believe daily physical activity is better. Try to get some exercise 

every day, maybe 20 mins in the morning, over lunch 

or in the evening. Of course, you can do more. Can’t find 

time? Start with 10 minutes. Put on some music and dance! 

Try different activities or different times of the day until you 

find what works for you. 

Today your options have changed, online personal fitness, 

one-on-one and classes, are now widely available. Make a 

commitment. Schedule some classes, join a walking club, 

or start one, work out with a friend or with us. Leaving your 

workout up to “when I have the time...” never works. Committing 

to exercise with a group keeps you better motivated 

and on track. You are welcome to a free trial class, maybe 

Stretch & Tone, maybe Yoga-inspired and I will help you set 

it up. Live classes online are the best, as you are not alone 

and can choose not to be seen. Make an action plan, adapt 

as needed, but don’t abandon it. 

As a parent, you have the health of your children to look 

out for too. Schools emphasize academics, parents need to 

supplement this by teaching children about a healthy and 

active lifestyle. Send them outside to play and get them to 

limit their computer and TV time. You insist they brush 

their teeth, eat their vegetables so also insist they stay active 

and fit every day. Get your children involved with a family 

commitment to physical activities. Put them on a path to a 

healthy and active lifestyle. 

Science and medicine have helped to prolong our lives. 

Quality of life is up to us. Healthy habits can be yours. Let’s 

all live smarter and healthier. Lifestyle means fit for life. 

Live it! 

Sallee Slagle is director of Dance Dimensions in Nahant, 

which is currently offering online dance, yoga and fitness 

classes as well as personal training and customized classes. 

She can help you get in shape, continue to progress after 

rehab, stay fit and flexible. 

For more info call 781-599-1476, 

email sallee@dancedimensions.org 

or visit dancedimensions.org 

Sallee is also the director of the modern dance company, 

Forty Steps Dance. The dancers are currently in rehearsal 

for another outdoor performance this summer. Want to 

be involved in Nahant’s performing dance company? Forty 

Steps Dance is looking for experienced dancers to join the 

troupe as well as student dancers for an upcoming project 

leading to a possible “movement choir.” Contact Sallee right 

away. Forty Steps Dance is a cultural organization with 

charitable status and always welcomes volunteers to get involved. 

Check out their website www.fortystepsdance.org 



4/1/2021 10:32:43 PM

Lighthouses 

of Egg Rock, Nahant 

by Julie Tarmy 

Egg Rock, an island a little less than a mile off Nahant and 

two miles off Swampscott, has an area of 3 acres and is 80 

feet high from the water’s surface. According to Fred Wilson’s 

Some Annals of Nahant, Egg Rock, known in earlier 

times as ‘Birds Egg Rock’, was given this name because of 

the sea birds which nested there. Today, only birds inhabit 

Egg Rock (thus the whitewash) and humans are not allowed. 

Egg Rock is currently maintained by the State of 

Massachusetts as a protected bird sanctuary called the Henry 

Cabot Lodge Bird Sanctuary. 

You can see in this picture that there is dirt on the rock, 

enough to plant a small vegetable garden. The loam is reported 

to have been brought out by Thomas Dexter in the 

1630s in hopes of planting cane so he could make chairs. 

That didn’t pan out. Well-known historian and civil engineer, 

Alonzo Lewis of Lynn, described Egg Rock as a 

‘couchant lion, lying out in front of the town, to protect it 

from the approach of a foreign enemy.” Lewis was one of 

the citizens who, with a contingent of Swampscott fishermen, 

petitioned for a lighthouse on Egg Rock. When I view 

Egg Rock from Long Beach, it looks like a gigantic elephant 

enjoying a swim. According to Wikipedia, Egg Rock is 

sometimes referred to as Elephant Rock. 

In June of 1855, the town of Nahant voted to quitclaim 

Egg Rock to the United States government to allow for a 

lighthouse to be built. The first lighthouse on Egg Rock 

was built in 1855 by Ira P. Brown, with an assist from wellknown 

lighthouse builder and former Nahant resident, 

Dexter Stetson. The cost was $3,700. It consisted a small 

stone building with three rooms on the first floor and another 

two in the attic. The light, or lantern, was in the roof 

of the structure, much like a chimney. 

The stone for the house appears to have been chiseled out 

of Egg Rock itself. The lantern was made of glass, brass, 

and copper, which the keeper maintained in good condition. 

The light began operation in September of 1856 under 

Keeper George B. Taylor. At first, the lantern put out a fixed 

white light, but it was changed to red a year later after the 

captain of the schooner Shark mistook it for Boston Harbor 

Long Island Head Light and was wrecked. 

After a fire in 1897, which destroyed all of the buildings 

on the rock, a new lighthouse was constructed. The new 

builder was local contractor John McDuffie, who was aided 

by 19-year-old Nahant resident, Joe White, who made over 



4/1/2021 10:32:43 PM

300 trips to Egg Rock delivering building supplies. The new 

lighthouse was a square brick tower and was attached to the 

side of the keeper’s house, which was wood framed. 

This photo is an example of what the lantern would have 

looked like. This pictured lighthouse is located at Mc- 

Gulpin Point, Michigan, and is referred to as a ‘4th order 

American Style’ lantern. According to New England Lighthouses 

virtual guide, an oil house was built in 1904 and a 

new pier and boat house were constructed in 1906. Other 

outbuildings would store provisions for the long winters 

and for times when getting to shore was inadvisable, as well 

as to provide protection for the family livestock. 

This lighthouse remained in operation until WWI, when it 

was dimmed due to fears of enemy submarines possibly being 

in the area. During the war, the lighthouse was manned 

by a succession of young men who were completing their 

training with the Nahant Life Saving station. We believe 

this picture of the men in their cork vests was taken around 

1915 at the Nahant station. 

In 1919, an automatic gas-operated light replaced the oil 

lantern, and keepers were no longer needed. By 1922, the 

light was discontinued altogether. The U. S. Government 

sold the buildings for a total of $160. The buyer, John Cavanaugh 

of Milton, Mass, had to remove the buildings at his 

own expense. The keeper’s house was carefully removed 

from the light house tower. The house was slowly moved 

on rollers to be lowered onto a waiting barge. After only 50 

feet, a cable that was helping to control the move snapped, 

and the house slid down the side of Egg Rock and came to a 

rest partially submerged in the water. There were a couple 

of workmen in the house at the time, but they were able to 

escape through windows. Despite the hope of then moving 

the house in pieces to shore, it slipped into the ocean a few 

days later. It is reported that some pieces washed up on local 

beaches for a while. A friend of mine told me about doing 

some scuba diving off Egg Rock and came upon some 

of the remains. It startled him to say the least. 

Over the course of the Lighthouse’s almost 66-year history 

ten keepers, and their families, kept the light burning. 

Some children were actually born on Egg Rock. While 

some family members found it to be lonely at times, others 

embraced it and reported feelings of homesickness when 

away from the rock. In addition to human family members, 

the keepers had chickens, goats, tame birds, pigs, and of 

course, dogs. The most famous dog would be Milo, the first 

keeper’s pet, who is said to have rescued the keeper’s son, 

Fred, from drowning. This rescue inspired artist Sir Edwin 

Henry Landseer to paint a portrait of Milo with young Fred 

between his paws. The painting, Saved, became famous 

across America. But that’s a story for another day. 

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4/1/2021 10:32:44 PM

Should you buy an 

ELECTRIC 

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By Joe Moccia 

When the first cars were being produced in the early 1900s there 

were three available technologies, electric cars, steam powered cars, 

and gasoline powered cars. Sometimes the better product does not 

win in the marketplace. Remember VHS tapes instead of Beta Max? 

Remember 8 Track tapes instead of Cassettes? The gasoline engine 

won out as the least expensive to build and drive. Actually gasoline 

was an inexpensive waste product in the process of refining kerosene 

that we used for lamps and cooking. 

We are now on the threshold of a sea change in how we drive and 

what we drive. We now can ask our cell phone for directions. That 

was science fiction just a few decades ago and we are not far from a 

time then we will ask our automobile to take us to our destination. 

In the not so far future all cars will be electric. Volvo committed to 

all electric in five years, Honda in 10 years, and General Motors set 

2035 as their deadline to phase out gas powered cars. The question 

is should you wait? 

Some thoughts: 

• Are electric cars better for the environment? 

Maybe. If your electricity come from coal fired plants, no, gas 

fired, maybe, solar or wind, yes. 

• Is the technology ready? 

Again maybe. The cars are pretty cool but you need a home 

charging station. You should have a garage, and your home 

should have a 200 amp service panel. 

• Are they worth the extra purchase price? 

On no! Not another maybe. If fun and novelty matter to you 

over actual savings then yes. You also need to deal with limited 

range and the availability of charging stations. Although I 

would like to have one because they are crazy fast, way faster 

than gas powered cars, I am going wait a bit longer. 

There are many changes coming down the road in the near future 

so the choice will not be electric or gas but rather which electric car. 

I'm not quite ready yet but if you are, go for it, as they say in Australia 

"No worries mate," and if you get one and you don't mind, give 

me a call, I would love to drive it. 

Closing thought as Ron Popeil would say, "But wait, there's more." 

There is a third option and that is hybrid vehicles and a story for 

another time. 



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locate all property associated with the trust 

and, over the course of the administration 

process, will need to take the necessary steps 

to change the names on any bank and investment 

accounts. Every account and piece of 

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You can be sure that your trust and other estate 

planning documents continue to reflect your 

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frequently change. If you have not recently reviewed 

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Once you have ensured that your trust is up to 

date and able to achieve your goals, it is a good 

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Not only will this provide you with the peace of 

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4/1/2021 10:32:48 PM

In Praise of Nahant’s Parklands 

and its Seaside Golf Course 

By Diane Monteith and Elizabeth Kessin Berman 

From the earliest of times, there has always been a desire 

to preserve the amazing open spaces of our beautiful island. 

Native Americans kept Nahant open for hunting and 

fishing; the first European settlers dedicated the island as 

pasture land. In the 19th century, Nahant’s first permanent 

residents lived on large estates that proudly showcased 

open vistas to the sea. Later residents built houses near 

the sea, but precious few were exclusive, sea-front villas 

that blocked the public’s view of the ocean. As a pleasant 

consequence, Nahant has broad and accessible beaches. 

We consider ourselves fortunate in 2021 to walk on beachfront 

expanses that many towns on the North Shore lack. 

Short Beach, Doggie Beach, Tudor Beach, Forty Steps 

Beach, and the sea-bordering Willow and Marginal Roads 

-- these are much loved wide-open spaces for walkers, 

joggers, beach-goers, bicyclists and four-legged creatures. 

Over time, parks and playgrounds were added to the Town’s 

roster of open spaces. However these recreation areas are 

quite remarkable. The playground near Short Beach has 

views of the ocean from east and west. The Lowlands is 

adjacent to two beaches and the Flash Road fields have 

views of beautiful sunsets over Broad Sound. Our children 

can play under graciously tall trees at the Library playground. 

Marjoram Park overlooks the wharf and Crystal 

Beach. There are also two stately memorial parks. One 

is on Nahant Road, near the Coast Guard Station, and 

the other is at the end of Nahant Road, set between Canoe 

Beach and Swallow Cave Road. We also have a park 


dedicated exclusively for the birds called the “Thicket.” 

The communal effort to preserve Nahant’s open spaces began 

in earnest after the middle of the 20th century when 

the United States Government classified as “surplus” two 

of the last undeveloped areas on Nahant -- East Point and 

Bailey’s Hill. These were the areas that the government had 

requisitioned for military use. Because of Nahant’s position 

on the northern reaches of Boston Harbor, both East 

Point and Bailey’s Hill, with their commanding views of 

the sea from all points, factored prominently into the nation’s 

defenses. Beginning in the 1960s, the Army decommissioned 

East Point in two portions. The lower portion of 

East Point was first offered to the Town for a purchase price. 

But when the Town deferred on the opportunity, some 20- 

plus acres were granted to Northeastern University under a 

program overseen by the Department of Health, Education 

and Welfare. Just a decade later, the Town decided to purchase 

the remaining 8 acres of the coastal headlands when 

the Government, in turn, decommissioned the higher portion 

where the Lodge Mansion once stood. Nearly two decades 

later, the highlands of East Point were transformed 

into the spectacular Lodge Park under the careful guidance 

of Nahant’s first Open Space Committee and others. 

Preserving the open spaces of Bailey’s Hill and its neighboring 

parcels has its own unique story. When the Army 

declared as “surplus” the fortified area of Bailey’s Hill, 

the land, other than the military housing, transitioned 

to dedicated parkland. But the area adjacent to Bai- 


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ley’s Hill – some 27-plus acres surrounding Bear Pond, 

from Willow to Flash Roads—had a different destiny. 

This area was never actually in military control, 

but it was used for military exercises. In the 1960s, it 

was the largest undeveloped area remaining in Nahant. 

By the late 1980s, its future as open space was uncertain. 

For many years, residents considered the lands around Bear 

Pond ideally suited for a golf course. In 1929, a group of 

investors attempted to formalize all golfing activities there 

and they configured a 9-hole course called “Mid-Ocean 

Links.” But the market crash, the ensuing Depression, and 

the expansion of military installations on neighboring Bailey’s 

Hill during World War II soon left Mid-Ocean languishing. 

It was only in 1964 that the Town voted to transfer 

this area to a private entity for $1 in return for its development 

and perpetual operation as a public golf course. Over 

the years, the golf course both changed hands and names. 

In 1972, the Conigliaro family bought the Drumquill Golf 

course, and Nahanters enjoyed seeing Redsox players Tony 

C. and Billy C. golfing there. 

Later, the Conigliaro family leased the golf course to Sea 

Gaels Inc., with an option for later purchase. For a short 

while, Nahanters happily golfed under that name. In 1985, 

Sea Gaels Inc. decided to buy the golf course property and 

continue to invest in it. However, just a few years later, 

there was an unsolicited inquiry from another party who 

expressed interest in purchasing the property. With talk of 

the golf course changing hands again, the Finance Committee 

and the Board of Selectmen were determined to keep the 

area as open space. 

They worked at great speed to put the entire area back under 

the control of the Town. They prepared two warrant 

articles for Town vote on saving the area as open, recreational 

space; they hired appraisers and surveyors; they 

consulted with real estate professionals, and at the recommendation 

of the Conservation Commission Chair, Gene 

Canty, they retained Gregor McGregor, an environmental 

lawyer who was an expert in wetlands protections. Leading 

the team were Selectmen Charlie Kelley, Fin. Com. 

Chairman Michael Manning, and lawyer Jeff Musman. 

A Special Town Meeting was soon organized for the evening 

of October 17, 1988. The meeting went so late that it 

was voted to continue on another evening, but not without 

leaving the Town’s chief negotiators with a clear direction 

to find the best solution possible for the Town. It was 

towards the end of that meeting that the idea of eminent 

domain was first raised. When a motion on Town Hall 

floor was amended to give the Selectmen the added authority 

to acquire the land either by a negotiated purchase 

or taking by eminent domain, there was a roar of approval 

of those in attendance. 

Negotiations were ultimately successful without relying 

upon eminent domain. But saving Nahant’s golf 

course was bittersweet. Between the continued sessions 

of the Special Town Meeting, beloved Selectman 

Charlie Kelley died suddenly. The course was rightly 

named “Kelley Greens” in his honor and memory. 

Today hundreds of people annually are able to enjoy Kelley 

Greens and each year the course hosts several men’s, women’s 

and youth leagues. A fifteen-member Town committee 

oversees the course. Many people from other towns enjoy 

this sea-side, public 9-hole course. In addition to the golfing, 

the Club House offers dinners, a bar, and seasonal social 

events. Sometimes when Kelley Greens floods, people 

drag out their kayaks to explore Bear Pond. Rare birds can 

often be spotted feeding in its wetlands. From airplanes and 

drones, this large portion remains an enviable wide-open 

space, proudly occupying the center of the island. There is 

hardly anyone in Nahant who regrets this communal effort 

to save Kelley Greens for current and future generations 

and to make it a jewel in the crown of Nahant’s open spaces. 



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Building Community during the Pandemic 

At the Marblehead Community Charter Public School, students have a renewed love of learning. After 

closing in March 2020 due to the Pandemic, MCCPS pivoted quickly to online learning in the spring. 

Teachers returned in the summer to learn new technology and teaching strategies, and the school was 

able to create a robust Hybrid Learning program. While wearing masks, washing hands, watching 

distance are commonplace in most schools the small size of MCCPS has been an advantage. 7th and 

8th grade students enjoy four, full days of in-person learning each week. In grades 4, 5, and 6, students 

are in school for at least two days per week, with many students in these grades also able to have 

in-person learning for four days per week. At a recent Board of Trustees meeting, an 8th grader 

reported that he LOVES school. Space is still available for students in grades 7 and 8 for this year. 

The school continues to differentiate itself from other schools in the area with an emphasis on 

Project-Based Learning, daily recess for all students, and outstanding food available for breakfast and 

lunch daily. In March 2021, the school will host a virtual Exhibition of Learning. Exhibition Week will 

showcase student projects across all subject areas including: Math, Science, Language Arts, Global 

Studies, French, Spanish, Art, Music, and PE. 

MCCPS is a public charter school and students from across the North Shore attend the school. 

Applications to enter the enrollment lottery are now available. 

Join our MCCPS community today! 

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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) 

New opportunities are coming 

from an unexpected source. Be 

careful taking too many risks. 

Think before you speak not 

everyone is ready for what you 

have to say! Remember silence is 

golden – at times. 

Taurus (April 20 – May 20) 

Expect the unexpected! You are 

headed in the right direction. A 

willingness to be flexible leads to 

a beneficial outcome. Your 

patience and loyalty are 

appreciated! 

Gemini (May 21 – June 20) 

Think twice before making any 

commitments. The right choice 

will lead to success and 

recognition. Do not be distracted. 

Look at the bigger picture. 

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. 

Looking forward . . . 

We still should expect contradictions 

in our everyday life. What we hold 

dear and value today may not be what 

we value in the future. Keep a level 

and open mind for changes from the 

world economy to our daily lives. For 

fun, traders keep your eye on the 

market around the twenty-third of 

April. Reach for the stars, they are 

closer than you think! 

Scorpio (Oct 23 – Nov 21) 

New relationships may pull you out 

of your comfort zone. Get all the 

facts before jumping into anything 

too serious. Your multi-tasking and 

resourcefulness lead to success! 

Sagittarius (Nov 22 – Dec 21) 

Thinking out of the box brings 

added success! Your intuitive 

sense is working over-time. Focus 

on what makes you happy. You 

have the Midas touch regardless 

of the obstacles put in front of you. 

Capricorn (Dec 22 – Jan 19) 

You are a master in your trade. 

Deals are being signed soon. This 

is not the time to make emotional 

decisions. Recognition from an 

unexpected source brings a sense 

of accomplishment and freedom. 

Cancer (June 21 - July 22) 

Love is in the air. Go with your gut 

feeling. Progress is made by 

moving forward. Encouraging 

news comes at the right time. Take 

extra time for you. 

Virgo (Aug 23 – Sept 22) 

Pay attention to the details. Networking and sharing 

ideas can open new doors. Do not let others sway 

you during the next few months. You are on the right 

track. 

Aquarius (Jan 20 – Feb 18) 

New responsibilities require more 

effort than expected. You have the 

ability and talent to forge new 

ventures. Your making footprints 

that have the potential to last the 

test of time. 

Leo (July 23 – Aug 22) 

Friendship could turn to love. 

Your innate leadership abilities 

bring success mid- year. Your 

decisive actions leave others 

wondering, “How did you do 

that?” 

Libra (Sep 23 – Oct 22) 

A slow transformation is still taking place with 

personal or business matters. Do not rush in making 

any major decisions. A sense of freedom and 

accomplishment is on the horizon. 

Pisces (Feb 1 - March 20) 

Beginning a new venture has the 

prospective to do very well. Think 

everything over very carefully. 

Trust your intuition. A situation 

becomes more settled. If inclined, 

start a dream journal. 



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