BOSTON – State Rep. Jenny Armini, whose district includes Marblehead, testified before the Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government Tuesday on behalf of the home-rule petition that seeks to change the Marblehead Select Board’s term system. At Town Meeting in May, Article 44, sponsored by resident Jim Zisson, was approved by residents. If it takes effect, it … [Read more...] about Armini, Zisson testify on Marblehead Select Board term changes
Jim Zisson
Invasive worms squirming into Marblehead
An invasive and slimy invertebrate is wreaking havoc among the soil for gardeners in town, and may also be contributing to the disruption of entire ecosystems in the area. The Asian jumping worm is a fairly new invasive species to the United States, but is spreading quickly across the country. Now, it has hit Marblehead. The worms, which can measure in length from 1.5 to 8 … [Read more...] about Invasive worms squirming into Marblehead
LTE: Congratulations on Town Meeting
To the editor: I would like to congratulate Moderator Jack Attridge and Assistant Moderator Cindy Schieffer on their debut Town Meeting. This was not an easy one to start with, as it featured 50 plus articles and an override. Along the way there were a few unexpected twists and turns to say the least. But they kept it going through three nights and got the … [Read more...] about LTE: Congratulations on Town Meeting
Vote Yes on Article 44 to change Select Board term to 3 years
The Marblehead Select Board has a very unique service format — a one-year term. No other select board or school committee we know of has a one-year term. Most towns have a three-year term for a reason. It improves governance and builds commitment. Article 44 proposes moving to a three-year term to do just that while maintaining cherished traditions. GOVERNANCE Many tend … [Read more...] about Vote Yes on Article 44 to change Select Board term to 3 years
Governance at the center of Town Meeting Article 44
This isn’t Jim Zisson’s first attempt to amend the term length for Select Board members. In fact, Zisson and Megan Sweeney, a co-sponsor of Article 44, the first of 11 citizens' petitions appearing on the Annual Town Meeting warrant, each submitted an article to amend term lengths for the 2021 warrant. Both articles were defeated. Select Board members are elected for just … [Read more...] about Governance at the center of Town Meeting Article 44