ARPA Update: How Has the $6.1 Million Been Spent?
Town Administrator Thatcher Kezer reports that approximately $5.4 million has been allocated of the total $6.1 million in ARPA funds awarded to Marblehead
Marblehead Considers Zoning Changes to Allow 900+ Multi-family Units
Under a new state law, Marblehead–and 176 other communities across the Commonwealth–is required to select one or more areas in town that will comprise a “district” for multifamily housing and change our town’s zoning bylaws accordingly.
Follow the Money: Town Still Forfeiting Interest on Tens of Millions of Dollars
While MMDT is offering 5.56 percent interest and 30-day US treasuries are paying 5.28 percent, the rates being earned on other Marblehead town funds range from 2.34 percent to 4.50 percent
Sec. of Commonwealth: Town Must Provide Financial Records Requested by Marblehead Beacon
Marblehead Beacon prevails in its appeal with the Secretary of the Commonwealth over town's withholding of records.
Marblehead Women Spearhead Pickleball Tournament to Benefit Girls Inc. of Lynn & Boston
The Win-4-All pickleball tournament – which will take place on Sunday, September 17, 2023 – is being organized by these women, and will benefit Girls Inc. of Boston and Lynn.
Operation Neptune: Wounded Warriors Come to Town
Shortly after sunrise today – August 12, 2023 – some 35 service members from the Wounded Warrior Project were welcomed to Marblehead for a day of fishing.
Tensions Boil Over at Board of Health Meeting
On Monday, August 7, 2023, the Board of Health (BOH) held a hybrid meeting with the board’s three members – Joanne Miller, Tom McMahon, and Chair Helaine Hazlett – in attendance.
(Updated) Former Town Building Commissioner Resigns
Earlier this week Marblehead Beacon learned that Albright had submitted a letter of resignation, with his last day scheduled for this Friday, July 28. We reached out to Albright but as of publication time had not heard back.
Rogue Dump Users, Beach Water Quality, Mental Health, Transfer Station Fixes & More
Board of Health meeting discusses facility stickers, mental health task force, beach and water quality, and more.
New Policy Denies Access to Information About Town Investments
On June 29, 2023, we received an email from the town’s Finance Director and CFO – Aleesha Nunley Benjamin – stating that in an effort to combat fraud, she had instituted a policy in which the names of the financial institutions would no longer be disclosed.
