Update Archive

Eminent Domain FAQs – 5/7/21

At the upcoming Town Meeting on Saturday, May 15th, Nahant voters will be asked to authorize the Board of Selectmen to take a portion of Northeastern University’s East Point property by eminent domain. The Selectmen claim that eminent domain is the only way the Town can preserve East Point for the future. But no matter how many times they repeat this claim—it remains untrue.

by Gregory Grinnell May 10, 2021

Eminent Domain Myths vs. Facts – 5/10/21

Get the facts about Eminent Domain. Vote NO on Article 22.

by Gregory Grinnell May 10, 2021

Eminent Domain May Cost Nahant Taxpayers $6-$9 Million – 4/20/21

In our Jan. 25 update, we shared how design changes to Northeastern’s proposed Marine Science Center (MSC) renovation have been fashioned to mitigate visual impacts and how a new “green roof,” combined with surrounding vegetation, will substantially screen the MSC when viewed from Nahant Road and Lodge Park.

by Kevin Deane April 20, 2021

Rewatch April 22’s Virtual Information Session – 4/23/21

On April 22, in advance of the Annual Town Meeting on May 15, we presented an update on our Marine Science Center renovation project. We also discussed the significant financial risks that will be incurred by taxpayers and the town of Nahant by authorizing the Board of Selectmen’s eminent domain strategy.

by Kevin Deane April 15, 2021

Further Response to Nahant Selectmen’s Misstatements – 4/5/21

Dear Mr. Cullinan, This letter is in response to your letter dated February 26, 2021. We have debated whether responding to your letter is worthwhile, given its mischaracterizations and inaccuracies regarding the history and status of Northeastern’s proposed project, communications with the Board of Selectmen (“Board”), and the pending court proceedings. This letter addresses the most critical of those matters.

by Kevin Deane April 6, 2021

Facts About the Nahant Board of Selectmen’s Eminent Domain Strategy – 3/21/21

For three years, Northeastern University has been in discussions with Nahant residents and town officials about the university’s proposed renovation at East Point. We appreciate that while any new development attracts a variety of opinions, much of the debate about the project has generated a great deal of misinformation and hyperbole.

by Kevin Deane March 21, 2021

Northeastern Response to Nahant Board of Selectmen – 2/17/21

I write in response to your letter dated February 3, 2021, which I received from Nahant Town Administrator Tony Barletta on February 9, 2021. My response outlines several level-setting points, and suggests ground rules for proposed mediation.

by Kevin Deane February 18, 2021

Marine Science Center Project Update – 1/25/21

Three years ago, Northeastern began an extensive process of consultation with Nahant citizens, town officials, state and federal agencies, and other interested parties regarding the university’s proposed addition to its Marine Science Center at East Point.

by Derrick Henry January 25, 2021

Marine Science Center Project Update – 9/24/19

On July 23, the Nahant Preservation Trust—together with 29 Nahant residents—informed Northeastern of its intent to sue the university. To protect its interests, and to mitigate costly litigation, on August 9, Northeastern responded by asking the Massachusetts Land Court to issue a declaratory judgment clarifying the university’s rights with respect to its East Point property.

by Derrick Henry September 24, 2019

An Open Letter from Northeastern University – 5/31/19

This morning, Northeastern filed an Environmental Notification Form (ENF) with the Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act office requesting review of its proposed addition to the Marine Science Center and replacement of existing seawater intake system. In light of this development, we are sharing this open letter with the Nahant community.

by Derrick Henry May 31, 2019