Tom Massaro was unanimously voted to be the new chair of the Board of Health Monday night. Following Board of Health member Tom McMahon’s nomination of Massaro for chair, McMahon looked at Massaro and joked, “(Do you) graciously accept?” After some chuckles, Massaro nodded and agreed that he was, in fact, graciously accepting the role as chair. “Well, I am very grateful,” … [Read more...] about Tom Massaro elected as new board of health chair in unanimous vote
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Marblehead neighbors prompt traffic solutions
At last week’s Board of Health meeting, Director of Public Health Andrew Petty explained that there will be a new traffic route at the transfer station effective April 14. “So, traffic flow, we’re ready to move to the next phase,” Petty said. “We have our transaction hut set up in the recycling area. We have our compactor set up in the commercial recycling area. We’re ready … [Read more...] about Marblehead neighbors prompt traffic solutions
Well off at wellness day
Marbleheaders learned more about health and wellness on Saturday at the community’s first Wellness Day event, hosted by Tom McMahon, a member of the Board of Health, and Andrew Petty, the Health Director. All walks of life joined together at the Marblehead Community Center to find out what’s been right at their fingertips in terms of wellness. From oral health to mental … [Read more...] about Well off at wellness day
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
Racist ‘Zoombombing’ stuns Board of Health meeting
Marblehead Police Chief Dennis King, Town Administrator Thatcher Kezer, and Director of Health Andrew Petty released a joint statement Tuesday evening in response to an incident during Monday’s hybrid Board of Health meeting where an individual was able to share racist and pornographic images through Zoom. The incident, known as ‘Zoombombing,’ is a tactic for those to spread … [Read more...] about Racist ‘Zoombombing’ stuns Board of Health meeting