The Marblehead Mental Health Task Force (MHTF) met on Monday to update one another on any upcoming events or projects, one community member in particular brought up the idea of a “Path to Recovery” event. The MHTF took into account the events of 2020 and 2021 and the impact COVID-19 had on mental health. The MHTF acts as a cross-sector group of community leaders to address … [Read more...] about Lighting a “Path to Recovery” within the community
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Town gears up for Election Day
Just mere days away, the Nov. 5 election is coming up and this year is anticipated to bring high volume to the booths. Town officials and police are gearing up for the large number of people ready to put their opinions to the papers. Town police have begun taking precautionary measures by adding extra staff for both the morning and evening. Though there is no active threat … [Read more...] about Town gears up for Election Day
TSAC discusses changes to dangerous intersections
The Traffic Safety Advisory Committee discussed moving forward with improvements to make certain intersections less dangerous at its meeting Monday at Abbot Hall. According to the committee, the intersections of Pleasant, Smith, and Baldwin Streets, as well as Pleasant, Humphrey, and Lafayette Streets are the two highest injury crash locations in Marblehead. Committee … [Read more...] about TSAC discusses changes to dangerous intersections
Select Board approves promotions, one new hire for Police Department
The Select Board unanimously approved the promotion of two police officers and a new hire for the Police Department at its most recent meeting. Officer Tim Morley will be promoted from patrol officer to sergeant and Sgt. Jason Conrad will be promoted to lieutenant, both effective May 1. Christian Hennigar will join the department in May as well. Police Chief Dennis King … [Read more...] about Select Board approves promotions, one new hire for Police Department
Gallo fired from Police Department
After more than two and a half years on paid administrative leave and multiple setbacks and delays in his disciplinary hearing process, Police Officer Chris Gallo has been fired by the Select Board, Town Administrator Thatcher Kezer announced at the board’s most recent meeting. Kezer said that Gallo was given notice of his termination on Feb. 23. “That was his last day of … [Read more...] about Gallo fired from Police Department