Nomination Papers are now available for the Special Election. You must be a Nahant resident and a registered voter to run for the Selectmen's seat.

The Special Election will be held on Wednesday January 29, 2020 to fill the vacated Selectmen’s seat of Francis J. Barile “Enzo”. The seat for his remaining term will expire in April of 2021.

Schedule:
- Last day to submit nomination papers to registrart of voters for certification is Tuesday December 10, 2019 by 5 PM

- Last day to object or withdraw is Friday December 27th 2019 by 5 PM

- Last day to register voters for the Special Election is Thursday January 9, 2019. You may register in the Clerk's office from 9 AM until 8 PM

- Last day to post warrant for Special Town Election is Wednesday January 22, 2020

Election Day is Wednesday January 29, 2020 . Polls will be open from 7 AM until 8 PM. Absentee ballots will be available.

Please see the Town Clerk for any questions you may have, or email the Town ClerkOffice number is (781) 581-0018

Margaret R. Barile - Clerk, Town of Nahant

2020 US Census Information - Details Here!

Planning Board Proposed Bylaw Update
Proposed Zoning Bylaw Update - Explanation and Article

Additional Bylaw Explanation
Download This Document
Document shows proposed changes to Nahant's Zoning By-laws
• Existing and Proposed words are shown side-by-side to clearly show the exact changes
• Following are 3 slides, 1slide explaining each of the 3 items
• All changes are highlighted in yellow
• Explanatory statements are provided for each change
• Additional reference information is in the Backup Slides

Nahant Thicket
Mass Audubon hosted a public walk at Nahant Thicket Wildlife Sanctuary to discuss the proposed restoration work. This 4-acre parcel provides important habitat for migratory birds and is a much-loved destination for a quiet walk. Over the years, invasive vegetation has reduced habitat quality, trails have eroded, and the existing system of drainage ditches has degraded. Mass Audubon has designed a restoration plan to address these issues.

The initial plans were submitted to the Nahant Conservation Commission and are available on our website and can be viewed in the Inspectional Services and Town Clerk’s Office at Nahant Town Hall. Please note that these plans will be updated based on the feedback from the conservation commission and community members.

Please contact Margo Servison or 781-259-2192 with comments or if you have any questions regarding the meeting.

Conservation Commission Update
The Conservation Commission held a informational meeting on the Nahant Wetlands Protection Bylaw on Tuesday, April 23, 2019. You can watch the video of the meeting here and download the PowerPoint presentation here. Questions...please contact the Conservation Commission at conservation@nahant.org

Attention Dog Owners: Any resident seasonal or full time who owns a dog must license that dog or dogs on a yearly basis, please contact the Town Clerk or fill out the application that is attached to the 2019 Street List/Census. Contact mbarile@nahant.org for info.

Platform Tennis Update: It is not necessary to secure a key to use the new platform tennis court at the Nahant Country Club. Residents may use the new court closest to the parking lot without charge on weekdays 9 AM - 5 PM. Paddles and balls are available.

Fiscal Year 2020 Tax Rate = $10.97 per $1,000

The Department of Revenue/Bureau of Local Assessment has approved Nahant’s real and personal property assessments for fiscal year 2020.

The assessments associated with the type of classification are shown on the DOR’s LA-4 Form. The town’s taxable assessed real and personal property totals $968,184,190. However, the Total assessment for Nahant including the exempt properties has reached the billion dollar mark at $1,046,770,190 for fiscal year 2020.

The average single family home is now $701,200 with an average tax bill of $7,692.16 plus the (3%) Community Preservation Act Surcharge Tax.

THE TAX RATE WAS APPROVED ON OCTOBER 22nd at $10.97per thousand OF ASSESSED VALUE. The tax bills were mailed on November 1st. The fiscal year 2020 town levy is AT $10,630,472. The increase includes Prop 2 ½% increase, new growth, override, and FY2020 water/sewer debt shift. The Levy Limit sheet is included for your convenience.

Abatement and Exemption Forms are located in the hallway outside of the Assessors door at the Town Hall. You can also download the forms from the Department of Revenue’s website.

You may call (781) 581-0212 or email Sheila Hambleton with any questions.

Recycling Information

Please make sure that your recyclables are not in a plastic bag and
keep in mind what can and cannot be recycled.


Visit RecycleOftenRecycleRight.com for information.
Thank you!