The Board of Health met Tuesday night with members of the Town Charter Committee to discuss the department’s structure, staffing challenges, and budget needs, as well as the division of responsibilities between the Board of Health and the Health Department. Board of Health member Helaine Hazlett spoke about the department’s staffing crisis, emphasizing that it is severely … [Read more...] about Charter Commission and Board of Health talk budget
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Marblehead secures grant to boost mental health
The Mental Health Task Force announced the town’s approval of the Best Practices Program, a grant that will support mental health activities to benefit the Marblehead community. “One of my goals for being on the Board of Health is to bring the public back into discussion and bring public health back into the forefront,” said task force and Board of Health member Tom Massaro. … [Read more...] about Marblehead secures grant to boost mental health
Board of Health calls on the community to participate in wellness
The Board of Health is looking to rebuild trust with the community post-pandemic, and emphasized the need for community participation at its meetings. “Public health is too often seen as a department issue rather than a society effort,” Board member Dr. Thomas Massaro said. "Communities must be treated as experts." Dr. Massaro is calling on members of the community to … [Read more...] about Board of Health calls on the community to participate in wellness
Observing our town government in action
BOARD OF HEALTH — April 9, 2024 Hybrid Meeting - Recorded LWVM Observer: Tom Krueger Members in attendance: Andrew Petty, Tom McMahon, Joanne Miller, Helaine Hazlett Prior to the start of the agenda Ms. Hazlett read a statement about her support for substance abuse programs, thanking the three participants who spoke at the last meeting. Substance Abuse (SA) … [Read more...] about Observing our town government in action
LTE: Fixing Board of Health meetings
To the editor: … [Read more...] about LTE: Fixing Board of Health meetings