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
Erin Noonan
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
Williams selected to fill vacant School Committee seat
Al Williams has been appointed to the School Committee to fill the vacancy left by Meagan Taylor after her resignation in January. Williams was chosen after more than two hours of interviews at a joint meeting with the School Committee and the town’s Select Board last Wednesday night at Abbot Hall. Williams, the last candidate to be interviewed, beat out six other candidates … [Read more...] about Williams selected to fill vacant School Committee seat
Parties involved discuss TSAC formation
The Select Board appointed members of the new Traffic Safety Advisory Committee at their last meeting. After extensive reviews of their resumes and letters of interest, The Select Board interviewed 11 candidates and selected the three they felt were most equipped with the skills they were looking for. Select Board Chair Erin Noonan voted for David Kucharsky, Gary Hebert, and … [Read more...] about Parties involved discuss TSAC formation