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WELCOME TO THE OPEN SPACE COMMITTEE

Greetings From The Nahant Walking Trail! Some of the participants pause for a group picture after walking the Lowlands portion of Nahant's Walking Trail. Watch here for more news and pictures as the trail takes shape!	Open Space Committee Appointed by the Town Moderator Linda Pivacek Chair Deborah Aliff John I. Benson Priscilla Fitch Sherry V. Smith Julie Stoller Meredith Tibbo
We Are Your Open Space Committee ~ PAST ~ In 1988 at Town Meeting the citizens of Nahant voted to establish the Nahant Open Space and Land Acquisition Committee. The Open Space Committee sponsored the rehabilitation of the Henry Cabot Lodge, Jr. Memorial Park at East Point. The old missile silos had been topped with landfill resulting in an unsightly public hazard. With help from many wonderful people, the rehabilitation process was largely completed in 1997 and the stunning natural beauty of East Point was recaptured.
East Point Missile Silos (Pre landfill and rehabilitation) The committee developed a management plan and remains involved with the park. The committee wrote the first Open Space Plan for the town of Nahant in 1989. The Plan included an inventory of Open Space in Nahant and a statement of goals. Many Nahanters know the committee through participation in the beach cleanups and our bird walks, which have been a great way to get together and enjoy our open space. ~ PRESENT ~ In 2001 the committee completed an updated Open Space Plan, which was necessary to apply for grants for Open Space projects. A copy of the new Plan will soon be posted on this web page, written copies are available at the library. It contains maps and descriptions of Nahant's open space, a survey of plants by John Benson, a list of Nahant's birds by Linda Pivacek, and responses from Nahant residents to a survey concerning Nahant's open space and recreational needs and opportunities. Audubon Thicket in Nahant (Click on the picture for an update, February 2005) ~ FUTURE ~ With the completion of Nahant's Open Space Plan and submission to the State, the town can now apply for grants to fund the town's open space projects. Our goals include: Walking trail from Little Nahant through the lowland meadows to Bailey's Hill Brochure of open space and recreational sites Restoration of dune grass Inform residents about methods to protect open space Land acquisition Improved access to Massachusetts Audubon Thicket We welcome your participation in protecting our natural resources.
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