Harbors and Waters Board — Dec. 4, 2023 In person only; no recording. LWVM Observer – Kathy Breslin All members present: Gary Gregory, John Daub, Ken Breen, Jay Michaud. Alternates present: Rick Cuzner, Peter Dragonis. Alternates absent: Chris Hood State Street restrooms: Marblehead resident Phil Blaisdell asked the board for approval of his proposal for opening and … [Read more...] about Observing our town government in action
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State launches new coastal-resiliency initiative
Local and state officials gathered with members of the press at the Carriage House on Tuesday morning as Gov. Maura Healey and Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll announced the launch of the Commonwealth's ResilientCoasts initiative, a plan to design and fund long-term solutions to rising sea levels for Massachusetts's 78 coastal communities. As part of ResilientCoasts, the Commonwealth … [Read more...] about State launches new coastal-resiliency initiative
Observing our town government in action
ABBOT LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES – Nov. 6Hybrid MeetingLWVM Observer: Brigitte LagoutteMembers in attendance. Gary Amberik (Chair), John Williams, David Ross, Jennifer Jewell, Kathy Barker, and Kim Grad (via Zoom)Director's report:Library was closed on Oct. 28 due to low staffing (illness)Upcoming closures:Nov. 22 (5 p.m.), Nov. 23 and 24 for Thanksgiving.Nov. 25: TBD due to … [Read more...] about Observing our town government in action
Harbors and Waters Board discusses island name change, restroom predicament
The Marblehead Harbors and Waters Board assembled at the harbormaster’s office on Ferry Lane Monday night to discuss current events. Topics included the recent name change of Brown’s Island, the impact of the Fourth of July holiday on the harbor, and the lack of adequate parking for fishermen. However, the ongoing deterioration of the harbor’s restrooms ended up being the … [Read more...] about Harbors and Waters Board discusses island name change, restroom predicament