Republic Services and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 25 announced last Friday that both parties have reached a five-year collective bargaining agreement, ending the strike that first began on July 1. Republic added that it appreciates the community’s patience during this service interruption and apologized for the inconvenience it caused. It said that it … [Read more...] about Republic trash strike ends after 82 days
Marblehead Board of Health
Trash strike in Marblehead: Residents advised to take action
Amid ongoing labor disruptions, Republic Services said it will continue trash collection in Marblehead throughout the week of July 7, though residents are being asked to remove recycling bins from the curb temporarily. As the trash strike enters its second week, Marblehead Board of Health member Thomas McMahon is urging residents who are physically able to bring their … [Read more...] about Trash strike in Marblehead: Residents advised to take action
Board of Health’s Hazlett to step down
After 37 years in elected office in the Town of Marblehead, Helaine Hazlett has announced she will not be seeking re-election this June. Hazlett has been a member of the Board of Health for 28 years and has been chair for five consecutive years. Before that, she had been an elected member of the School Committee for nine years. “When I step down in June from this very … [Read more...] about Board of Health’s Hazlett to step down
Marblehead Board of Health does a reversal
The Board of Health held a last-minute meeting on Friday, during which the members voted unanimously to lower the sticker prices they had previously approved on Tuesday evening. These stickers allow Marblehead residents to attend the beach and access the transfer station. On Tuesday, the board voted to set the primary sticker price at $125, but after community discussions, … [Read more...] about Marblehead Board of Health does a reversal
Board of Health shows it Cares
Board of Health member Tom Massaro presented his peers with a community-health-needs assessment to determine the best practices to improve public, mental, and age- and dementia-friendly health needs in the community during the board’s meeting Tuesday night. The assessment, titled Marblehead Cares, was assembled by University of Massachusetts Boston’s Center for Social and … [Read more...] about Board of Health shows it Cares