April 7, 2020
Free Lunches Available for all Nahant Students

Town Administrator Tony Barletta and Superintendent Tony Pierantozzi report that all students in Nahant can receive free lunches during the closure of schools due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Orders can be placed online and need to be submitted by Thursday at noon for the coming week.

Lunches are available on all days when school was scheduled. Due to a previously scheduled day off for the district, lunch will not be available on Friday, April 10. CLICK HERE TO ORDER ONLINE. Lunches can be picked up Monday through Friday from 11:15 AM until 11:45 AM. at Door 3 at the Johnson School, 290 Castle Road.

Those who pick up the lunches are reminded to practicing social distancing -- keeping at least six feet between themselves and others at all times -- as a precaution.

Nahant Public Schools will be participating in remote learning while the buildings are closed until at least May 4. Gov. Charlie Baker announced the extended statewide closure of schools through the month of April throughout the Commonwealth last week in order to limit the potential spread of COVID-19.

COVID-19, the illness caused by the novel coronavirus, has moved the World Health Organization (WHO) to declare a global pandemic. President Donald Trump has declared a national emergency and Governor Charlie Baker earlier this month declared a state of emergency in Massachusetts. For the most up-to-date information, visit the DPH’s website by clicking here and the CDC’s website by clicking here.

Anchor Food Pantry

To Johnson School Families,

As this COVID-19 crisis continues, we know that more and more families are being financially impacted. Please know there are some local resources that Nahant residents can access. 

The newly created Anchor Food Pantry in Swampscott has graciously offered to open their services to Nahant residents during this time of crisis. They offer a bag of food (staples such as crackers, coffee, peanut butter, cookies, etc) to any resident in need.

A valid ID showing a Nahant address is needed and there is a brief intake form to complete on your first visit. Bags are available for pick up weekly on Monday and Wednesday at Swampscott High School from 11am-1pm. 
For more information please visit - Anchor Food Pantry on Facebook

The Anchor Food Pantry is an organization recently established to help provide for those who are in need of food during this COVID-19 crisis. If you are in a position to donate, please visit their Facebook page or use the PayPal link below.  Please consider donating to this invaluable community program.