At last week’s Board of Health meeting, Director of Public Health Andrew Petty explained that there will be a new traffic route at the transfer station effective April 14. “So, traffic flow, we’re ready to move to the next phase,” Petty said. “We have our transaction hut set up in the recycling area. We have our compactor set up in the commercial recycling area. We’re ready … [Read more...] about Marblehead neighbors prompt traffic solutions
Tom McMahon
Compactor crisis leads to delays
After looking forward to getting the ball rolling on the Transfer Station renovations, contractors discovered hidden issues when removing the old compactor which will lead to a further delay in completion. On Monday, Jan. 20, contractors assigned to replace the old compactor, in what workers at the station call “the pit,” found problems involving the steel flooring and some … [Read more...] about Compactor crisis leads to delays
Well off at wellness day
Marbleheaders learned more about health and wellness on Saturday at the community’s first Wellness Day event, hosted by Tom McMahon, a member of the Board of Health, and Andrew Petty, the Health Director. All walks of life joined together at the Marblehead Community Center to find out what’s been right at their fingertips in terms of wellness. From oral health to mental … [Read more...] about Well off at wellness day
Marblehead Board of Health does a reversal
The Board of Health held a last-minute meeting on Friday, during which the members voted unanimously to lower the sticker prices they had previously approved on Tuesday evening. These stickers allow Marblehead residents to attend the beach and access the transfer station. On Tuesday, the board voted to set the primary sticker price at $125, but after community discussions, … [Read more...] about Marblehead Board of Health does a reversal
Board of Health reelects Hazlett as chair despite McMahon’s opposition
The Board of Health voted to reelect Helaine Hazlett as its chair during its meeting Tuesday, but not without opposition from Board member Tom McMahon. During the board's vote to reelect Hazlett as chair, McMahon said the past year has been "very difficult for me with Helaine as chair." "I completely felt unappreciated and dismissed with Helaine as chair," McMahon said. … [Read more...] about Board of Health reelects Hazlett as chair despite McMahon’s opposition