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
Government
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
Marblehead seeking members for town charter committee
The Town of Marblehead is seeking residents interested in serving on a new committee with the goal of creating a town charter. An announcement on the town’s website states that it is looking for letters of interest and resumes from residents. The committee will spend close to a year “studying the town’s existing government structure, conducting analysis, and seeking … [Read more...] about Marblehead seeking members for town charter committee
Marblehead appoints new HR Director
Marblehead has officially appointed Thomas Howard as the town’s first director of human resources, who will oversee operations for the town’s newly created Human Resources Department. After coming to Marblehead in June 2022, Town Administrator Thatcher Kezer aimed to create an HR Department for the town since there had never been one established in the town’s municipal … [Read more...] about Marblehead appoints new HR Director
Police Department receives public-safety funding from state
As a part of a $5 million initiative to address public-safety needs across the state, the Healey-Driscoll administration has awarded the Police Department with nearly $50,000 in funding. The funding, announced by Gov. Maura Healey and Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll on Thursday, aims to address “communities’ unmet public-safety priorities,” across 130 police departments statewide. … [Read more...] about Police Department receives public-safety funding from state