The Recreation & Parks Commission met May 13 at the Jacobi Community Center Dining Room. The members in attendance were Chair Matt Martin, Karin Ernst, Rossana Ferrante, Shelly Bedrossian, Jamie Block and Peter James. The minutes from the previous meeting were approved, and the Department Operation Manual Discussion was postponed because one of the Commission members was … [Read more...] about League of Women Voters of Marblehead Observer Report
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League of Women Voters of Marblehead Observer Report
The Fair Housing Committee (FHC) and Housing Production Plan Implementation Committee (HPPIC) met for a hybrid meeting May 13. In attendance were Mimi Hollister, Kurt James, Alex Eitler, Dan Fox, Thatcher Kezer and Ramon Garcia of the FHC. James, Eitler, Fox, Kezer and Nisha Austin represented the HPPIC. A review of Town Meeting centered on Article 23 in regards to MBTA … [Read more...] about League of Women Voters of Marblehead Observer Report
Light Board set to hire new GM
The Municipal Light Commission created a selection subcommittee Monday, charged with selecting three candidates for the MLC to interview for the position of general manager. This subcommittee will consist of two Commission members, one Select Board member, one Municipal Light Department member and the Town’s HR manager. Those selected were: Commission Vice Chair Simon … [Read more...] about Light Board set to hire new GM
3A goes to the ballot July 8
The Select Board met Monday to discuss the logistics of the special election for Marbleheaders to make their voices heard once again regarding 3A zoning compliance. This comes after John DiPiano, a community member who has been consistently vocal against MBTA 3A zoning, gathered over 1,200 signatures for a referendum vote: the first in Marblehead’s history. This Select Board … [Read more...] about 3A goes to the ballot July 8
Town Charter Committee hosts public forums
The Marblehead Town Charter Committee (TCC), appointed by the Select Board in April 2024, is tasked with researching, developing and proposing Marblehead’s first charter for the community’s consideration. While respecting Marblehead traditions and long-standing practices, this charter will clearly define the roles, responsibilities and powers of various town officials and … [Read more...] about Town Charter Committee hosts public forums