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Updates to the Nahant Housing Production Plan (HPP)
The Nahant Housing Sub-committee completed a draft of the Nahant Housing Production Plan (HPP) in October 2023 with the technical support of the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC). The draft was published on the Town’s website from October 24th – November 8th for public comment. During this time the plan was also reviewed with Town committees and other Town entities. The plan was revised based on all of the feedback and information that was collected.
The Town is now sharing a redline document of the plan that documents the changes that were made, along with a clean copy of the updated plan. The changes to the plan are also summarized in the bullet points below:
–General updates: details were updated throughout the document based on questions raised by the public and information provided by Town entities such as the Community Preservation Community and the Nahant Housing Authority. These updates are identified within the redlined document.
–Executive summary: the executive summary was updated to include additional detail into areas of interest such as the purpose of the plan, how the plan meets local needs and state requirements, how many Affordable Housing units can be reserved for Nahant residents based on local preference regulations, and details concerning key recommendations and opportunity sites.
–Areas eligible for 3A zoning: the plan now clarifies areas that are eligible for zoning that would comply with state law M.G.L. Chapter 40A, Section 3A. For more information about 3A see the housing key terms (Page 8), executive summary (Page 14), and development constraints sections (Page 52) of the plan.
–Country club site: the Country Club site has been identified as a potential housing development opportunity site along with nine other sites where the Town may encourage housing development (See Pages 76 and 80). It is now recommended that the green space and tennis courts on this site be preserved, if the property owners choose to redevelop the other portion of the site. This decision, as with all privately-owned sites, is entirely up to the property owner.
–Coast guard site: the draft plan had specific recommendations for the Coast Guard site. Based on input from the public and Town entities, considerations for this site are now considered as a part of recommendation 4 concerning possibilities for publicly-owned sites to be consistent with how other publicly-owned sites are treated. The unique history of the Coast Guard site is still documented in the housing opportunities chapter (Pages 82-84).
To be transparent about the changes that were made based on the input received, the Town is posting a redline and clean copy of the updated plan in the documents below. This is a notification of the changes that have been made. The public is free to provide additional feedback, however this document will be sent to the Nahant Board of Selectmen and Nahant Planning Board for their consideration. If additional edits to the plan are made, they will be requested by these boards as the responsible entities for adopting the plan.
The Public Comment Period runs from April 5, 2024 through April 19, 2024. The public is encouraged to provide their written feedback to the Housing Production Advisory Sub-committee at HPAC@nahant.org
Updated Nahant HPP Clean Report
Updated Nahant HPP Redline Revisions
Nahant Fire Department, Town of Nahant, American Legion Post 215 to Launch Detector Replacement Program
The Town of Nahant and Nahant Fire Department and American Legion Post 215 have launched a donation fund to support creation of a detector replacement program in memory of three residents who died unexpectedly in January.
Public Health Announcement
*Public Health Announcement**
The Town has received reports of deceased birds on Short Beach. A similar situation occurred in June of 2022. Our neighboring communities are currently experiencing similar findings. We have communicated with Mass Wildlife and Environmental Police and the advice received is do not touch the birds. Please make sure your pets are leashed and keep them away from the birds. Nahant Police, Department of Public Works, and Animal Control are aware of this situation so no need to call. The Commonwealth is investigating the cause of death and we will share more information as we receive it.
If you find deceased birds on your property, please follow the advice from the USDA in the flyer below.
Town of Nahant Reminds Residents of Jan. 16 Deadline for Community Preservation Act Grant Applications
NAHANT – The Community Preservation Committee reminds residents that the deadline for submitting applications for grants is Tuesday, Jan. 16.
ASSESSOR’S NOTICE
TO ALL PERSONS SUBJECT TO TAXATION IN THE TOWN OF NAHANT. PLEASE READ NOTICE BELOW
Nahant Housing Production Plan FAQ
The Nahant Housing Production Plan Advisory Sub-Committee has prepared an FAQ Sheet (frequently asked questions) to help answer resident’s questions on the draft Housing Production Plan which was published to the Nahant Community on October 23, 2023. The FAQ provides answers to questions on some of the fundamentals of M.G.L Chapter 40B and M.G.L Chapter 40A, Section 3A, Multi-Family zoning requirements. The Housing Production Committee seeks to ensure the public is informed and knowledgeable about how proposed changes on affordable housing will impact our community.
The Housing Production Committee will also be hosting a public meeting on Thursday November 2, 2023 at 7:00pm via ZOOM. This meeting will allow Nahant residents the opportunity to ask questions of the committee regarding the proposed opportunity sites in the Housing Plan as well as goals and strategies which are also important features of the Housing Plan. We encourage residents to attend however if you can not make the meeting and have questions, we ask residents to write to the committee at HPAC@nahant.org.
ZOOM information is below and can also be found on the community calendar.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86801846951?pwd=SzV6VjFrN2lJVEMxNjdGYUlDNkphQT09
Meeting ID: 868 0184 6951
Passcode: 154619
Nahant Housing Production Plan – Draft Announcement
Today, the Town of Nahant is pleased to share its first Housing Production Plan to address the State’s affordable housing needs. This plan is an effort of the last eleven months by volunteer residents in partnership with the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) to look at the needs of the Nahant citizens and develop housing strategies and potential opportunities for affordable housing development.
The Board of Selectmen and the Planning Board be holding a joint public meeting on November 8, 2023 with additional details to follow. We welcome the public’s opportunity to comment or provide feedback. Please send your comments to the Housing Production Advisory Sub-committee at HPAC@nahant.org.
To view the draft housing production plan and for more information on the Nahant Housing Plan Advisory Committees efforts you can visit their page here
MEMA Director to Visit Town Hall on Tuesday, Learn About Town’s Climate Challenges
The Town invites the public to attend a meeting with state officials to learn more about the Town’s Emergency Management Department and Nahant’s ongoing climate resiliency challenges.
Town Awarded State Grant to Support Coastal Resiliency
The Town of Nahant announces that it has been awarded a state grant to address erosion at Forty Steps Beach.