The School Committee voted 4-1 to pass its policy regarding the display of flags and banners last Thursday night after 18 months of deliberation. The policy states: “The Marblehead School Committee, as the governing and policy-making body of the Marblehead Public Schools, has the sole authority to determine that flags and banners affixed on school district property reflect … [Read more...] about At long last, School Committee passes flag policy
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Annual Perambulation makes its post-COVID comeback
The Town's annual Perambulation Day is returning after a five-year hiatus May 10, and this year’s focus will be on the Neck’s public ways. Community members have been invited to meet at Chandler Hovey Park at 10 a.m. before splitting into two groups to walk the public ways and pathways in the area. This “fun, informative and historical walk” of Marblehead's public lands is … [Read more...] about Annual Perambulation makes its post-COVID comeback
Light Commission approves motions, discusses job opening
The Municipal Light Commission unanimously approved two motions, suggested by General Manager Joe Kowalik, at Tuesday’s meeting. The first motion discussed was “to approve a project change order, not to exceed $200,000, to enable the construction of a concrete, below-grade land bridge across the Swampscott ROW at Village 13, that will isolate new underground electrical … [Read more...] about Light Commission approves motions, discusses job opening
Polling location solutions presented
Town Administrator Thatcher Kezer proposed his solutions last Wednesday night as to where town residents will cast their votes this June. Kezer first reminded the Select Board why the Town is unable to use the Mary Alley Municipal Building at 7 Widger Road this year. He said the building’s lift — which is often called an elevator, but is in fact just a lift to make the … [Read more...] about Polling location solutions presented
Board of Health passes body art, synthetic marijuana regulations
The Board of Health unanimously passed two regulations at its meeting Monday night. The first regulations discussed were to prohibit the manufacture, sale or distribution of synthetic cannabinoids, including but not limited to delta-8 and delta-10. “It’s pretty straightforward,” said Director of Public Health Andrew Petty. “The whole reason behind this regulation (is) … [Read more...] about Board of Health passes body art, synthetic marijuana regulations