Marblehead has officially appointed Thomas Howard as the town’s first director of human resources, who will oversee operations for the town’s newly created Human Resources Department. After coming to Marblehead in June 2022, Town Administrator Thatcher Kezer aimed to create an HR Department for the town since there had never been one established in the town’s municipal … [Read more...] about Marblehead appoints new HR Director
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Marblehead Council on Aging gets renovation approval
The Marblehead Select Board voted unanimously in support of a renovation project at the Council on Aging center. COA Executive Director Lisa Hooper approached the board, along with architect Walter Jacobs, to explain the details of the renovations. “We’ve spent the last year coming up with this really nice design of taking the lounge library that’s already in the building and … [Read more...] about Marblehead Council on Aging gets renovation approval
School and Finance committees brainstorm on budget
The Finance and School committees came together to discuss the budget for fiscal years 2024, 2025, and beyond on Monday. Assistant Superintendent for Operations and Finance Michelle Cresta began by giving an update on the FY24 budget, relaying that 11.2% of it has been spent so far. Cresta explained how the budget’s biggest obstacle has been the inability to consistently … [Read more...] about School and Finance committees brainstorm on budget
Town receives notice from attorney on School Committee member’s injury
The town has received a notice from national law firm Morgan and Morgan on behalf of its client, School Committee Vice Chair Jenn Schaeffner, stating that the town is at fault for injuries she suffered on municipal property. According to the six-page letter obtained by The Weekly News from the Select Board’s office, the letter states that Schaeffner “suffered major injuries … [Read more...] about Town receives notice from attorney on School Committee member’s injury
Town begins Fiscal Year 2025 discussions
Preparations are already underway among town leaders to begin putting together budgets for Fiscal Year 2025. The town’s Finance Committee met Monday night to provide an update on the FY25 calendar and a revenue forecast, in addition to a budget-process update. Committee member Alec Goolsby, who was re-elected as chair at the meeting, laid out key dates that will ultimately … [Read more...] about Town begins Fiscal Year 2025 discussions