Board of Health members are revisiting social-hosting concerns and the need for consistent enforcement. Tom McMahon emphasized that recent press coverage overstated tensions with the Select Board, saying the conversation with the chair was “very cordial,” even if they “might not agree on everything.” McMahon stressed that while the Select Board Chair Dan Fox plans to … [Read more...] about Social hosting talks develop
Andrew Petty
Board of Health talks trash
The Marblehead Board of Health met with community members to discuss options for the Town’s new curbside trash and recycling contract, focusing on cost control, efficiency, and long-term sustainability. The meeting, led by Director of Public Health Andrew Petty and Board of Health member Tom McMahon, drew community members eager to share their thoughts on how the new system … [Read more...] about Board of Health talks trash
Marblehead considers options for future trash and recycling system
Director’s report Petty reported that the Republic strike has entered its seventh week, with trash being collected but no recycling. No further meetings have been held on the strike. Recently, mayors from 14 affected cities wrote to Republic’s CEO asking for mediation, and the governor has become more involved. With schools starting soon, Petty said his priority is … [Read more...] about Marblehead considers options for future trash and recycling system
Marblehead Board of Health discusses Riverhead Beach water quality concerns
While the significant majority of last Wednesday’s Board of Health meeting was spent discussing the Republic Services strike and miscellaneous member updates, there was one topic discussed toward the end of the meeting that community members may want to pay attention to. Dr. Amanda Ritvo, the Board of Health’s newest member, brought up a concern she had received from a … [Read more...] about Marblehead Board of Health discusses Riverhead Beach water quality concerns
Board of Health urges residents to embrace neighborly cooperation.
As the Republic Services trash strike enters its third week, the Board of Health is urging residents to embrace patience and neighborly cooperation. While there seems to be no end in sight to negotiations, it is up to local communities to solve this situation themselves. While some communities were left scrambling, Marblehead has been able to keep operations … [Read more...] about Board of Health urges residents to embrace neighborly cooperation.