To allow for more flexibility in addressing snow storms, the Select Board voted on Feb. 12 to shift Marblehead’s current overnight parking ban to be more storm-specific. Marblehead’s former policy – known as the “All Night Parking Ban” – stated that on-street parking is prohibited from 12-7 a.m. when a snow emergency is declared, and any vehicles that violate the parking … [Read more...] about Digging out from under
Erin Noonan
Union files charges against town
After almost a year of negotiating, the Marblehead Municipal Employees Union is heading into yet another bargaining session Feb. 13. MMEU Director Terri Tauro said the union now has a state mediator, who is “fabulous,” but even that added assistance has not put an end to the abnormally long bargaining process. “If the Select Board does not step in, I have absolutely zero … [Read more...] about Union files charges against town
Harbor Plan Implementation Committee is moving forward
Marblehead’s harbor is a vital hub for commerce, recreation and local culture. The Harbor Plan Implementation Committee met last week to review progress and strategize the next steps in safeguarding and enhancing this community asset. Members had a discussion of ongoing projects and the importance of both short-term actions and long-term planning in responding to the … [Read more...] about Harbor Plan Implementation Committee is moving forward
Select Board honors Nye for his 19 years
After nearly two decades serving on the town’s Select Board, Jim Nye was honored by his fellow members and others in the community at his last regular meeting with the board prior to the June 11 election. Earlier this year, Nye announced he would not be running for reelection after serving on the board for 19 years. “You’ve just given so much to this community. Marblehead … [Read more...] about Select Board honors Nye for his 19 years
Select Board approves assessor fund requests after drove of abatements
After the Board of Assessors received 334 abatement applications earlier this year, which resulted in $541,000 in abatements being given out, the Select Board approved for it to appear before the Finance Committee to request a total of $20,000 in order to pay firms that assisted in the process. Board of Assessors Chair John Kelley said that it was impossible for the board to … [Read more...] about Select Board approves assessor fund requests after drove of abatements