More than four years after he was first placed on administrative leave, Marblehead Police Officer Christopher Gallo’s long-running employment dispute with the Town has finally reached a financial settlement. The resolution, announced at the Select Board’s Oct. 22 meeting, brings closure to a case that spanned multiple town administrations, cost hundreds of thousands of … [Read more...] about Town to pay $295,000 to fired officer four years later
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Town Planner gives 3A update
The Planning Board provided a comprehensive update on the town’s ongoing efforts to comply with the MBTA Communities (Section 3A) zoning requirements. This initiative, which requires eligible communities to create at least one zoning district allowing multifamily housing by right, continues to be a complex and sensitive issue for Marblehead. Alex Eitler, town planner, … [Read more...] about Town Planner gives 3A update
Clucas appointed to fill vacant school committee seat
During a joint meeting between the Select Board and the School Committee, members voted to appoint Melissa Clucas to fill the vacancy left by Brian Ota. Three other candidates – Sara Fox, Yael Magen, and Mark Schwartz – also applied for the role. The Select Board and the School Committee did a roll call vote where each person nominated one of the candidates, and the candidate … [Read more...] about Clucas appointed to fill vacant school committee seat
Marblehead celebrates Bette Hunt’s legacy with prestigious community award
Bette Hunt's name has come up in Marblehead conversations for years, especially among those who are passionate about the town’s past. Whether it was her work with the Marblehead Historical Society or her sketches of old buildings and other familiar scenes, she’s been quietly helping preserve the spirit of the town without much fanfare. That changed recently, thanks to a … [Read more...] about Marblehead celebrates Bette Hunt’s legacy with prestigious community award
Marblehead awarded two grants to support projects
Marblehead sent in an application to the FY 25 Round of Community One Stop for Growth and on behalf of the Healey-Driscoll Administration, the town has been awarded two grants to support two notable projects. The Community Planning Grant program awarded the town $130,000 to support the Marblehead Comprehensive Plan. Contracting will begin after Jan. 1, 2025 after the town … [Read more...] about Marblehead awarded two grants to support projects