Thursday, April 25 Board of Assessor's Meeting (In-person) 9 a.m. 7 Widger Road, Assessor's Office Friday, April 26 Abbot Public Library Building Renovation Committee Meeting (Virtual) 12 p.m. Link: https://chacompanies.zoom.us/j/83176756170?pwd=eDhSdEJGUU1HQlY5UTk2VE5GT... Dial In: 646-558-8656 Meeting ID: 831 7675 6170 Passcode: … [Read more...] about Municipal calendar April 25 – May 1
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Transfer Station receives no general contracting bids, will be put out again
The Transfer Station renovation project has received no general contracting bids and will go back out for bidding a second time, Marblehead Health Director Andrew Petty announced at a Board of Health meeting Tuesday. Bidding for the project went out earlier this year, with all bids due back by Feb. 21. Petty said at a previous board meeting that the bidding would be broken … [Read more...] about Transfer Station receives no general contracting bids, will be put out again
Select Board casts ‘distasteful’ vote to allocate $250,000 to schools
Members of the Select Board reluctantly approved the appropriation of $250,000 from its fiscal year 2025 budget, with plans for those funds to be made available to the school department to bring back four positions that would otherwise be cut. The vote Monday evening came prior to the Finance Committee’s warrant hearing at Abbot Hall, and after the School Committee met with … [Read more...] about Select Board casts ‘distasteful’ vote to allocate $250,000 to schools
Report details student restraint violations
A 54-page, heavily redacted report has been released by interim Superintendent Theresa McGuinness, detailing how educators violated student restraint protocols during the Nov. 20 incident at Glover School, which resulted in four educators being placed on leave. According to the report, which was done by Comprehensive Investigations and Consulting, the incident began … [Read more...] about Report details student restraint violations
Leaf blowers, recall of town officials highlight 2024 Town Meeting Warrant
The 2024 Town Meeting Warrant is set. This year’s warrant includes a total of 53 articles, ranging from yearly budget approvals to gas-powered leaf blowers. Here are some of the most noteworthy articles that will be presented at Town Meeting 2024, which will take place May 5 at Veterans Middle School. Articles 24 and 25: Adopt local meals tax and room tax Since Town … [Read more...] about Leaf blowers, recall of town officials highlight 2024 Town Meeting Warrant