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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Task Force Against Discrimination chairs defend teacher
Task Force Against Discrimination Chairs Helaine Hazlett and Diane Gora sent a letter to school officials in support of Candice Sliney, one of the employees of the school district who is under investigation for discrimination. Sliney, who has taught Spanish at Marblehead High School since 2005, is a former member of the task force, which she resigned from last year. At a … [Read more...] about Task Force Against Discrimination chairs defend teacher
Observing our town government in action
Board of Health - March 12, 2024 Hybrid Meeting - Recorded LWVM Observer: Tom Krueger Members in Attendance: Andrew Petty, Tom McMahon, Joanne Miller, Helaine Hazlett Agenda: Tobacco Control Joyce Redford, the director of the North Shore Cape Ann Tobacco Control program, has the responsibility for 16 municipalities on the North Shore. Her role is to review … [Read more...] about Observing our town government in action
Board of Health members get in heated argument about substance-abuse education
Board of Health member Tom McMahon berated Chair Helaine Hazlett at the board's most recent meeting during a discussion about substance-abuse education. McMahon appeared to be insulted by Hazlett’s remarks regarding his belief that he can make a difference in town when it comes to substance abuse. “I think that's fabulous. If you can make a difference, in this whole … [Read more...] about Board of Health members get in heated argument about substance-abuse education
Board of Health to take member expansion to Town Meeting
On Tuesday night the Board of Health voted unanimously in favor of a potential expansion of Board members, which will need to be decided at next year’s Town Meeting. The board is one of the only municipal groups in town that still operates at three members. Both the School Committee and Select Board currently have five members, as does the Planning Board and Zoning … [Read more...] about Board of Health to take member expansion to Town Meeting