Matt Rosenberg, a dedicated English teacher, has served as a lighthouse keeper at Nubble Lighthouse for 14 years, commuting by paddleboat after his day job. Once a common role with over 70 keepers in 1889, the profession nearly vanished due to automation in the 1990s. Rosenberg manages the lighthouse's upkeep, facing the challenges posed by the corrosive saltwater environment and weather. His work combines modern restoration techniques with the need to preserve intricate historical details, reflecting both the lighthouse's legacy and his passion for its maintenance.
Rosenberg's biggest challenge is keeping the lighthouse safe from the environment, with saltwater and fog causing constant wear and tear.
Repairing the Nubble Lighthouse means balancing infrastructure updates with preserving over a century of history—losing materials means losing history.
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