Brendan Callahan, director of community development and planning, briefed the Select Board this week on two initiatives aimed at shaping future land use and advancing a long-planned infrastructure project, emphasizing preparation, flexibility, and long-term positioning for outside funding. Callahan first outlined a request for a letter of support to work with the … [Read more...] about Callahan details planning assistance, bridge funding strategy to Select Board
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Select Board appoints two Disabilities Commission members
The Select Board voted unanimously to appoint two new members to the Town’s Disabilities Commission, following interviews conducted at its recent meeting. With three vacancies on the Commission and two applicants, the Board welcomed Julie Matuschak and Amy Malkoff, both of whom spoke about their backgrounds, lived experiences, and interest in disability … [Read more...] about Select Board appoints two Disabilities Commission members
Town is facing FY27 deficit
Town officials presented a preliminary FY27 budget forecast to the Select Board this week, outlining what they described as a growing structural gap between revenues and expenses and signaling difficult decisions ahead. Finance Committee Chair Alec Goolsby, Finance Director Aleesha Benjamin, and Finance Committee Vice Chair Molly Teets walked Board members through multi-year … [Read more...] about Town is facing FY27 deficit
Town wonders how to use the Coffin School site
Town officials and residents gathered last Thursday for Marblehead’s first community-wide listening session on the future of the long-vacant Coffin School property, voicing a mix of optimism, frustration, and concern over how the Town should reuse one of its few remaining large public parcels. The meeting, led by Brendan Callahan, director of community development and … [Read more...] about Town wonders how to use the Coffin School site
Town announces new appointments
The Town has filled three important local positions this week, appointing Nelson Gagnon as the on-call plumbing inspector, Matthew Burke to the Harbors and Waters Board, and Suzanne Gruhl to the Council on Aging. Each brings significant experience, enthusiasm, and commitment to community service. Nelson Gagnon named On-Call Plumbing Inspector With the current plumbing … [Read more...] about Town announces new appointments