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MUNICIPAL MEETINGS, NOTICES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

NAHANT SCHOOL COMMITTEE VACANCY

Effective July 1, 2017 the Nahant School Committee is posting a vacant seat. The Committee respectfully requests that any interested parties write a letter of interest addressed to the Nahant School Committee.

A joint meeting of the Board of Selectmen and the Nahant School Committee is scheduled for Wednesday, July 19 at 7 PM. At such meeting, the Board of Selectmen and the Nahant School Committee will hear from all interested parties then conclude with a vote to fill the vacancy. The person selected by a majority vote shall occupy the post until the next annual town election.

Respectfully, The Nahant School Committee
Lori Ballantine, Kerri McKinnon, Michael Flynn, Patty Ryan Sheehan

NEW TRASH AND RECYCLING PICKUP DAYS

Beginning July 17th trash and recycling will be picked up on Thursday and Friday. See all the details in our flyer.

Click Here To Download and Print The New Trash and Recycling Schedule

Click Here To Download and Print The New Trash Map with Street Designations

VOLUNTEERS WANTED!

Volunteers are wanted for the following vacant boards and committees;

- Alternative Energy Study Committee
- Board of Appeals
- Cable TV Advisory Committee
- Community Preservation Committee
- Lynn Water & Sewer Mgt. Advisory
- Metropolitan Area Planning
- MWRA Advisory Board
- Noise Abatement Committee
- Nahant Open Space & Recreation Plan
Committee

If you are a resident and would like to share your experience and time to serve on a board or committee, please contact Jeff Chelgren, Town Administrator

2017 MORRING APPLICATION

Download the 2017 (FY'18) Mooring Application and the Boat Declaration Form.

Please Note: Your Mooring Permit Applications will be considered incomplete and returned if submitted without the attached Boat Declaration Form.

CANOE BEACH UPDATE

As of May 17th, the west end of Canoe Beach on East Point has been re-opened for resident use following a beach nourishment project conducted over the off-season. In order to allow for resident use and enjoyment of Canoe Beach during the summer months, Northeastern University, along with the Nahant Conservation Commission and Selectmen, have decided to place the project on hold, while a determination is made on how the remainder of the work will be completed.

SUMMER UPDATES
		All Beaches Open And Tested Within Normal Limits Click here for beach testing results. Metal Recycling Drop Off is last Saturday of each month April through October. 8 AM - 12 PM. Drop off location is on Flash Road behind the Public Works building. Certain Fee's May Apply. During regular recycling dates (April - October) large items other than A/C’s, monitors, microwaves and TV’s are free when residents drop them off at Flash Road. To schedule a pick up residents can call the DPW 781-581-0026. A/C’s, computer monitors, microwaves and TV’s are $15 per item. Larger items i.e. refrigerators, washers, dryers, etc. are $25 (first item) and $10 (each additional item). No Cash Accepted \| Checks Only Payable to the Town of Nahant

COMPOST AREA IS NOW OPEN!

Wednesdays and Saturdays | 9 AM - 3 PM

Acceptable Materials: leaves, grass clippings, garden waste, weeds, hedge clippings and small brush.
Trees and tree limbs, no larger than 8” in diameter will be accepted. Tree stumps of any size will not be accepted. Leaves and other yard waste must be in biodegradable bags. Please keep compost materials free of plastic, glass, cans, bottles, stones, metals, trash or other debris.

AIR PLANE NOISE COMPLAINTS
		Noise Abatement Letter \| July 5, 2017 Noise Complaints: (617) 561-3333 Senator Tom McGee: (617) 722-1350 Rep. Brendan Crighton: ( 781) 593-2490 Congressman Seth Moulton: (978) 531-1669

REPRESENTATIVE CRIGHTON OFFICE HOURS
		“Meet Representative Brendan Crighton” will be held the last Friday of the month from 10 AM to 12 Noon at the Nahant Town Hall. Come to meet and discuss any issues or concerns you might have. You may also call his office anytime at (617) 722-2130

COMMUNITY GARDEN REMINDER

KAYAK AND PRAM STORAGE POLICY

Residents are encouraged to register kayaks with the Nahant Harbormaster regardless of where they are stored.
Click on the link below to view the guidelines and download the Release of Claims forms.

- 2017 Tudor Beach Kayak Storage Policy
- 2017 Nahant Town Wharf Pram Storage Policy

NEW BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION LAUNCHED \| JANUARY 2016
		We are happy to announce a new and updated permitting application has been launched for Commercial, Electrical Gas Fitting, Plumbing, Residential and Sheet Metal permits. A brief one-time registration allows you to access and return to the site for additional features. Visit the New Application Website Here!

PAY YOUR BILLS ONLINE
		The Town of Nahant is excited to offer residents a new, secure and convenient online method to pay your current Real Estate, Personal Property, Water/ Sewer/Trash and current vehicle bills. Click Here For Details

EVENT \| ACTIVITY REGISTRATION REQUEST FORM
		Please download our new Event/Activity Request Form if you would like to request use of the Main Hall in Town Hall, Baileys Hill Gazebo, Chapel and other Town property. Use of publicly held parks, open space, Town-owned land, and facilities are permitted as authorized use. Refer to our new Land and Facility Use Policy for clarifications and requirements.