The Marblehead Education Association has informed the School Committee that after a meeting scheduled for June 11, it will not be meeting with the committee again to discuss contract negotiations until September. The announcement came after the two sides failed to come to terms on an offer during several meetings. The union’s current contracts are set to expire this … [Read more...] about Marblehead teachers’ contract talks stall
Thatcher Kezer
MBTA Communities Law rejected at second night of Town Meeting
Residents rejected Article 36, which would have established a 3A Multi Family Overlay District, at the second night of Town Meeting on Tuesday. The motion to adopt the zoning changes was rejected by a tally of 410 to 377, which was met by emphatic roars from multiple people in the crowd who were opposed to the article. More than an hour was spent debating the article. At … [Read more...] about MBTA Communities Law rejected at second night of Town Meeting
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 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
Gallo fired from Police Department
After more than two and a half years on paid administrative leave and multiple setbacks and delays in his disciplinary hearing process, Police Officer Chris Gallo has been fired by the Select Board, Town Administrator Thatcher Kezer announced at the board’s most recent meeting. Kezer said that Gallo was given notice of his termination on Feb. 23. “That was his last day of … [Read more...] about Gallo fired from Police Department