A number of articles will be presented at this year’s Town Meeting that seek to alter or reverse bylaws that were created as a result of Town Meeting 2023. Despite Town Meeting members approving the change of Select Board terms to three years and voting for a seasonal leaf blower ban, other residents have brought forward articles that seek to change those … [Read more...] about Town Meeting articles offer reversals
Marblehead Select Board
Applicants line up for Charter Commission
The Select Board has received 20 applications from residents interested in volunteering on the town’s Charter Study Commission. The new commission, which announced it was accepting applications earlier this year, is being assembled as the town looks into the creation of its first-ever charter, a document that defines the operations of a local government. In a March … [Read more...] about Applicants line up for Charter Commission
Select Board casts ‘distasteful’ vote to allocate $250,000 to schools
Members of the Select Board reluctantly approved the appropriation of $250,000 from its fiscal year 2025 budget, with plans for those funds to be made available to the school department to bring back four positions that would otherwise be cut. The vote Monday evening came prior to the Finance Committee’s warrant hearing at Abbot Hall, and after the School Committee met with … [Read more...] about Select Board casts ‘distasteful’ vote to allocate $250,000 to schools
Select Board holds charter commission discussion
The process to incorporate a town charter in Marblehead is officially underway. After posting a notice on the town’s website, seeking volunteers for a charter study commission, the Select Board held a charter presentation at their most recent meeting, led by Michael Ward from the Collins Center for Public Management. The presentation focused on multiple aspects of … [Read more...] about Select Board holds charter commission discussion
Leaf blowers, recall of town officials highlight 2024 Town Meeting Warrant
The 2024 Town Meeting Warrant is set. This year’s warrant includes a total of 53 articles, ranging from yearly budget approvals to gas-powered leaf blowers. Here are some of the most noteworthy articles that will be presented at Town Meeting 2024, which will take place May 5 at Veterans Middle School. Articles 24 and 25: Adopt local meals tax and room tax Since Town … [Read more...] about Leaf blowers, recall of town officials highlight 2024 Town Meeting Warrant