Nahant Community Organizations

For a town of one square mile, Nahant runs a dense civic life. A historical society, a land and preservation trust, and a schools foundation are all sustained by residents who volunteer, and every one of them is a way in.

Non-Profit Organizations

Organization	What they do & contact
Nahant Historical Society	Acquires, preserves and interprets the artifacts of Nahant’s history and prehistory, and runs a museum at the Nahant Community Center, 41 Valley Road.
Nahant Preservation Trust	An all-volunteer charitable corporation that works to preserve Nahant’s open spaces, historically significant properties, and conservation lands for public benefit.
Nahant Education Foundation	Raises money to fund enrichment, grants and programs at the Johnson School beyond the town school budget.

Town & Community Resources

Organization	Notes
Nahant Public Library	Free programs, computers, and a card that works at libraries across Massachusetts, at 15 Pleasant Street. (781) 581-0306.
Nahant Council on Aging	The town’s senior center, outreach, and programs for older residents. Executive Director Kelly King. (781) 581-7557.

For current hours and a fuller list of community organizations, see the town’s own listing at nahant.org/organizations.

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