More than four years after he was first placed on administrative leave, Marblehead Police Officer Christopher Gallo’s long-running employment dispute with the Town has finally reached a financial settlement. The resolution, announced at the Select Board’s Oct. 22 meeting, brings closure to a case that spanned multiple town administrations, cost hundreds of thousands of … [Read more...] about Town to pay $295,000 to fired officer four years later
Police Chief Dennis King
Marblehead charging 15-year-old for hate graffiti
A 15-year-old male Marblehead High School student was charged with two counts of vandalism to property, tagging property, and a civil rights violation, following an investigation into hateful graffiti found on school property. Last Monday and Tuesday, Marblehead Police were made aware of graffiti that included a racial slur and antisemitic symbols on Marblehead High School … [Read more...] about Marblehead charging 15-year-old for hate graffiti
Monsignor offers grace in light of church fires
Local police and firefighters, along with the Massachusetts State Police Fire and Explosion Investigation Unit, are investigating two small fires set on two consecutive Saturdays inside Our Lady Star of the Sea Church on Atlantic Avenue. The first incident occurred Sept. 21, followed by a second on Sept. 28, when crews responded around 11:42 a.m. to a bathroom fire. In both … [Read more...] about Monsignor offers grace in light of church fires
Police officers move up the ranks
The Select Board voted last Wednesday night to allow Police Chief Dennis King to promote two of his department members, effective May 4. Both lifelong Marblehead residents, Eric Osattin and Andrew DiMare were promoted to lieutenant and sergeant, respectively. King said, “Both have shown a commitment to other things that you do on the job than just traditional … [Read more...] about Police officers move up the ranks