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AUGUST 2005 • Page 1 Nahant Harbor Review NAHANT HARBOR REVIEW • AUGUST 2005 • Page 1 Nahant Harbor Review A monthly publication, in service since March 1994, dedicated to strengthening the spirit of community by serving the interests of civic, religious and business organizations of Nahant, Massachusetts, USA. Donna Lee Hanlon, Editor • PO Box 88 • Nahant, MA 01908 • [email protected] Volume 12 Issue 8 AUGUST 2005 Townwide Celebration September 24 To Rededicate Bailey’s Hill Gazebo A townwide celebration to mark the dedication of the restored Bailey’s Hill Gazebo is scheduled for Saturday, September 24th, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., in Bailey’s Hill Park. The free celebration, sponsored by the Town of Nahant and the Nahant Woman’s Club, will include music, food, period costumes, and many exciting activities, including a children’s art exhibit and contest. Rain date is Sunday, September 25th. This dedication is actually a rededication. In 1976, the Nahant Woman’s Club secured a grant to construct the original Gazebo. The original Bailey’s Hill Gazebo was dedicated in 1976, the nation’s bicentennial year. 1976 also marked the first visit of the Tall Ships off the shores of Nahant. Over the years, the Gazebo has become a true Nahant landmark and has been used for band concerts, picnics, children’s activities, community events, wedding ceremonies, and as a gathering place for town people who enjoy the park. After almost 30 years, the gazebo is in poor condition and poses safety concerns. Three years ago, the Nahant Woman’s Club initiated numerous fundraising projects, including the 2003 kitchen tour, to assist in the rebuilding of the Gazebo. Funds raised total $8,000. A check for the final installment of $4,500 was presented to the Town of Nahant by Past President Calantha Sears, current President Marrit Hastings, and Trea- The Nahant Woman’s Club presents a check for surer Polly Bradley. Town Administrator Mark Cullinan accepted the check, with thanks, $4,500 to the Town of Nahant for reconstruction of the on behalf of the Town. This gift was in addition to the $3,500 donated earlier. A $10,000 Bailey’s Hill Gazebo. Left to right: Calantha Sears, Community Preservation Grant was approved in the 2005 Town Meeting to pay for the outgoing president of the Woman’s Club; Marrit renovation work. Architect John Falat created the improved design for the Gazebo, and Hastings, incoming president; Mark Cullinan, Nahant work was begun in late July, by the firm selected by the Town, JP Construction. The cost Town Administrator, who accepted on behalf of the of the renovations totals $18,000. Town; and Polly Bradley, treasurer. This check is in The art exhibit and contest, for all Nahant children under 12, will be one of the addition to the $3,500 donated earlier by the Woman’s highlights of the rededication. Its theme is: “Things I like to do best in Nahant.” Entries Club, making a total of $8,000. A $10,000 Community must be brought to Bailey’s Hill by 8:00 a.m., on the day of the event. The Nahant Preservation Grant approved at the 2005 Town Meeting Woman’s Club will also be celebrating the 110th anniversary of its founding. will complete the payment for the renovation work. Alexandra Moccia wins 1st Place in National Competition written by her proud father, Joe Moccia Drawing by Lucy Doane of Nahant. On June 18th, at the MGM Here’s your copy of ... PRESORTED Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada, STANDARD Alexandra won first place at the USA World Showcase Nahant Harbor Review U.S. POSTAGE talent competition, for singing in the children’s divi- Post Office Box 88 PAID LYNN MA sion. The competition was televised on PAX TV on Nahant, MA 01908-0088 PERMIT NO. 271 July 25th, at 12:30 p.m. You will be able to view the show online at www.usaworldshowcase.com, and vote, by August 6th, for your favorite performer to win the grand prize. Please join with me in voting for Alexandra. Let’s show the rest of America how special our town is and how we support our fellow Nahanters. Good luck Alex! NAHANT HARBOR REVIEW • AUGUST 2005 • Page 2 Nahant Public Library Presents The Nahant Country Club Soap Box Derby The Places You’ll Go! Welcomes All Roars Back in by Dan deStefano September Uncork a new season with a champagne reception at the Nahant Country. You’re all invited! The Nahant Public Library will close its Summer It’s the time of year to How much do you know about the Nahant Country Reading Program with a presention of Parents’ Choice start planning your entry Club? Why should you join? Find out at the club’s cham- Award winners, Davis Bates and Roger Tincknell, in a into this year’s exciting pagne reception for prospective members September 16th, participatory program of stories and songs for all ages. Soap Box Derby race, to be 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., at—where else?—the Nahant Country “The Places You’ll Go: Exploring Reading in Story and held on Sunday, Sept. 18th, Club, 280 Nahant Road. Song,” will involve the audience in a variety of cultural on Little Nahant Road, In addition to tennis and platform tennis, the club is traditions. The stories told include international folk tales, starting at 10:30 a.m. planning a full schedule of members-only social events just-so stories and stories from Davis’s own family. The Organizers are looking this fall, winter and spring. There will be several Don’t songs are accompanied by the Aztec rainstick, Inca flute, for a large group of entrants Cook Fridays, the very popular Friday night suppers held Russian balalaika, African drum, guitar, mandolin and this year—the word is that in the club’s pub. The club will also host a Super Bowl banjo. The artists include plenty of sing-along, dancing, a new crop of eight-year- party complete with wide-screen TV, a kids’ Christmas and movement. olds can’t wait to race! party and a kids’ Easter egg hunt. In addition, club mem- Bates and Tincknell combine more than six decades The race will be bers will receive a discount to the Visions of Nahant art of experience performing for families throughout the limited to a maximum of show and wine-tasting and to Blues Night, the coolest Northeast. They are known for their strong vocal harmo- 36 entrants on a first come, night of the year. nies, humor, and warm, participatory performing style. first served basis. Those The whole idea is to make the club once again the Pete Seeger has praised Bates as “thoughtful, creative, who entered last year’s race social center of Nahant, a place to relax with old friends human and a fantastic storyteller.” His traditional style of have received their forms in and make new ones. Anyone can join the Nahant Country telling stories is a refreshing change from passive televi- the mail. Club. A social membership is only $50 per family. Tennis sion and video. Tincknell is am accomplished musician, Entry forms are and platform tennis memberships are equally reasonable. singer, and songwriter, a master of the guitar, banjo, available at various loca- Learn more about the club and become a member at mandolin, bazouki and harmonica. tions around town, or by the champagne reception. Admission is free and everyone “The Places You’ll Go” will take place at the Nahant calling Harold “Bumper” is welcome. If you’re looking for a way to meet your Public Library at 2:00 p.m., on Wednesday, August 17th, Gooding at 599-6145, or neighbors, or if you used to be a member, but no longer 2005. The Library will open at 1:30, in order to accommo- Suzanne Hamill at 592- are, this is your chance to learn all about the new, rein- date the audience. For more information, call 781-581- 1263. vigorated Nahant Country Club. Reservations are re- 0306. Be sure not to miss this wonderful, family-oriented, Entries must be quired; call Kellie Frary at 581-1453 to make them. entertaining event! returned by August 5th in order to be eligible. Letter to the Editor: Thank You Nahant Associates Inc. Like many who viewed the Nahant Historical SERVING ALL REAL ESTATE NEEDS Society’s exhibit of paintings, featuring our shoreline, I The Nahant Historical Trusted, tried and true for 23 years. purchased the catalog. Besides the excellent photographs Society gratefully acknowl- of the art work, I was especially pleased to read again the edges the support of the Your Nahant neighbors and Nahant friends eloquent and moving introduction, “Nahant’s Rhythmic many individuals, organiza- at Nahant Associates. Flavors” by Daniel deStefano; it appears in the book, as it tions and corporations in does in the show, at the beginning. the creation of its summer PH (781) 581-3644 This sets the tone for a walk through a century-and-a- exhibition, “Nahant: the FAX (781) 592-0146 half’s artistic expressions. The words match the mood so Painted Shores.” EMAIL [email protected] well, you may do as Dan suggests, when you finish the We are thanking each book, walk on the beach. of you outside this forum, The cliche “If you liked the movie—you’ll love the because some prefer to book,” comes to mind. If you enjoyed the exhibit, you’ll remain anonymous. How- Jesmond Nursing love the catalog. Thanks to everyone who assisted in this ever, we want you all to special cultural happening. know that this exhibit is a and —Maureen Lynch Edison, Nahant, MA celebration, not only of the Society’s 30th Anniversary, Rehabilitation Coffee House Continues at but also of Nahant, itself.
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