Marblehead, MA
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MarbleheadMA averageUS Census ACS
Median home value
$906,200 Typical home value $1,076,150 +1.6% yr/yr · +27.2% 5-yr
Municipal budget
Total revenue$142.5M (FY2023)
Total spending$145.9M (FY2023)
Taxes$84.0M (FY2023)
Debt outstanding$112.0M (FY2023)
Spending per resident$7,191 (FY2023)
🗳️ How this town voted (48 contests)
Official town-by-town returns — MA Secretary of the Commonwealth (PD43+). ✓ marks this town's plurality choice.
U.S. Senate 2024-11-05
Elizabeth Ann Warren ✓ 8,242 · John Deaton 5,140
U.S. House — 6th Congressional 2024-11-05
Seth W. Moulton ✓ 10,788
State Senate — 3rd Essex 2024-11-05
Brendan Peter Crighton ✓ 9,712
State Representative — 8th Essex 2024-11-05
Jennifer Wb Armini ✓ 10,034
Register of Deeds — Essex Southern 2024-11-05
Eileen R. Duff ✓ 8,035 · Jonathan Edward Ring 3,954
President 2024-11-05
Harris/ Walz ✓ 9,299 · Trump/ Vance 3,915 · Oliver/ Ter Maat 98 · Stein/ Caballero-Roca 66 · Ayyadurai/ Ellis 49 · De La Cruz/ Garcia 33
Governor's Council — 6th 2024-11-05
Terrence W. Kennedy ✓ 9,689
Clerk of Courts — Essex County 2024-11-05
Thomas H. Driscoll, Jr. ✓ 9,126 · Todd R. Angilly 1,494 · Doris V. Rodriguez 1,232
U.S. Senate 2024-09-03
Elizabeth Ann Warren ✓ 2,138
U.S. Senate 2024-09-03
John Deaton ✓ 480 · Robert J. Antonellis 129 · Ian Cain 54
U.S. House — 6th Congressional 2024-09-03
Seth W. Moulton ✓ 2,140
State Senate — 3rd Essex 2024-09-03
Brendan Peter Crighton ✓ 2,001
Recent meetings
Thu Jul 30, 2026
Compensation Committee Meeting AMENDED
Compensation Committee to vote on job descriptions for tech and library roles
The Marblehead Compensation Committee will meet on July 30, 2026, to vote on job descriptions for the Director of Technology and IT & Communication Specialist, and to discuss classification and starting steps for several library positions. The agenda includes votes on job descriptions and starting steps for roles at Abbot Public Library.
- Vote on Director of Technology job description
- Vote on IT & Communication Specialist job description classification
- Vote on Adult Services Librarian starting step
- Vote on Children’s Librarian starting step
- Vote on Senior Children’s Library Assistant and Senior Clerk job descriptions
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DATE POSTED:
Town Clerk Use Only
AMENDED AGENDA
POSTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONSOF MGL 30A §§18-25
COMPENSATION COMMITTEE
Name of Board/Committee
Address of Meeting: Abbot Hall, 188 Washington Street
, Marblehead. MA
Rear Town Administrator's Office
Thursday July 30 2026 1. 30PM
Day of week Month Date Year Time
Agenda or Topics to be discussed listed below (that the chair reasonably anticipates will be discussed)
1. Finance:
a. Director of Technology, job description (vote)
b. IT & Communication Specialist, job description classification (vote)
2. Abbot Public Library 7.23.26
a. Adult Services Librarian, Starting step (vote)
b. Children’s Librarian, Starting step (vote)
c. Senior Children’s Library Assistant, job description (vote)
d. Senior Clerk, job description (vote)
THIS AGENDA IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Chairperson; Thatcher W. Kezer III
Posted by:_Kyle Wiley
Date:_7/16/26
Town Clerk Use Only
MEETING NOTICE
POSTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONSOF MGL 30A §§18-25
COMPENSATION COMMITTEE
Name of Board/Committee
Address of Meeting: Abbot Hall, 188 Washington Street , Marblehead, MA
Town Administrator's Office
Room:
Thursday July 30 2026 1, 30PM
Day of week Month Date Year Time
Agenda or Topics to be discussed listed below (That the chair reasonably anticipates will be discussed)
1. Finance:
a. Director of Technology, job description (vote)
b. IT & Communication Specialist, job description classification (vote)
THIS AGENDA IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Chair …
Thu Jul 30, 2026
Task Force Against Discrimination Meeting
Task Force discusses police, schools, and community events
The Marblehead Task Force Against Discrimination will hear updates from the police chief, public schools, and organizers of Juneteenth and Pride celebrations. The group will also discuss a new sticker project, a book project, and future planning.
- Update on Marblehead Police Department News: Chief King
- Update on Juneteenth Celebration
- Update of Pride Celebration
- Update on Marblehead Public Schools
- Discussion re: New Sticker Project for Fall and Other Future Planning
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Name of Board or Committee
Address: Zoom Conference join via the web link or Dial in
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Thursday July 30th 2026 7:00 pm
Day of Week Month Date Year Time
SC RPNAARONS
Agenda or Topics to be discussed listed below (That the chair reasonably anticipates will be discussed)
Welcome New Member and Introductions
Update on Marblehead Police Department News: Chief King
Update on Juneteenth Celebration
Update of Pride Celebration
Update on Marblehead Public Schools
Update on Future Book Project: Reece Dahlberg and Chris Bruell
Discussion re: Farmer’s Market
Discussion re: New Sticker Project for Fall and Other Future Planning
Initial discussion re: Dirty Deeds Project
10. Update from Marblehead Racial Justice Team
11. Future Agenda Items
12. Next Meeting Date: September 17th
THIS AGENDA IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Chairperson: Helaine Hazlett and
Diane Gora
Posted by: Diane Gora
Date:
July 23, 2026
Wed Jul 29, 2026
Board of Assessors Meeting
Board of Assessors to approve minutes and vehicle abatement contract
The Marblehead Board of Assessors will meet to review and approve minutes from the previous meeting and discuss a motor vehicle abatement form and a contract with Cartographic Associates, Inc. (CAI). The meeting notice is posted in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws.
- Review and approval of previous meeting minutes
- Review and execution of motor vehicle abatement form
- Contract with Cartographic Associates, Inc. (CAI)
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Wednesday July 29 2026 9
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Agenda or Topics to be discussed listed below (That the chair reasonably anticipates will be discussed)
1. Review and approval of Minutes from previous board meeting.
2. Review and execution of the motor vehicle a
batement form and Cartographic Associates, Inc. (CAI)
contract
THIS AGENDA IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Chairperson: Jonathan Lederman
Posted by: Lee DiFilippo
Date: July 24, 2026
Tue Jul 28, 2026
Board of Health Meeting
Board of Health to discuss repeal of Article II Offenses Involving a Minor
The Marblehead Board of Health will hold a hybrid meeting on July 28, 2026, to discuss the repeal of Article II Offenses Involving a Minor and receive an update on Creating a Healthier Marblehead. The agenda also includes routine waste management bills and health news, followed by public comment.
- Discussion on repeal of Article II Offenses Involving a Minor
- CAHM (Creating a Healthier Marblehead) update
- Tobacco control update
- Waste management bills
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MEETING NOTICE
POSTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF MGL 30A § 20 Act relative to extending certain COVID-19 measures adopted during the state of
emergency
Board of Health
HYBRID MEETING
Address: Mary Alley Muni. Bldg, 7 Widger Rd., Lower Conference Room, Marblehead, MA 01945 -OR-
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Tuesday July 28 2026 7:00 PM
Day of Week Month Date Year Time
Agenda or Topics to be discussed listed below (That the chair reasonably anticipates will be discussed)
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" CAHM Creating a Healthier Marblehead update
" Discussion on Repeal of Article II Offenses Involving a Minor
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Bills
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* Tobacco Control
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Hybrid Meeting Notice: Members of the public are welcome to attend this in-person at Mary Alley Muni. Bldg.,
7 Widger Rd., Marblehead, MA 01945 or by the remote zoom connection provided. Please note that the in-person
meeting will not be suspended or terminated if technological problems interrupt the remote connection.
THIS AGENDA IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Chairperson: Thomas Massaro
Posted by: Andrew Petty
Date: July 7, 2026
Tue Jul 28, 2026
Municipal Light Board Meeting
Light Board to review heatwave response and discuss winter rates
The Marblehead Municipal Light Board will hold a hybrid meeting on July 28, 2026, at 4:00 PM. The agenda includes an after-action review of the board's response to the July heatwave, a discussion of winter seasonal rates, and updates on the Village 13 project and battery energy storage system.
- After-action review of MMLD response to July heatwave
- Winter preparation: seasonal rate introduction
- Village 13 update
- Battery energy storage system update
- Staffing update
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Municipal Light Board
In Person Meeting: Address: 80 Commercial St. Marblehead MA 01945 -OR-
Remote Participation
Zoom Webinar - join via the web link https://usO6web.zoom.us/j/83467087004
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Day of Week Date Year Time
Tuesday July 28 2026 4:00 PM
Agenda or Topics to be discussed listed below
4:00 Call to Order
Public Comments
Next board meetings, minutes of previous meetings
Heatwaves
Context
After action review —- MMLD response to July heatwave
Winter preparation: Seasonal rate, introduction
General Manager's updates:
Safety Minute — Air Quality Awareness
Village 13 update
Battery energy storage system update
Staffing update
Public procurement
Adjourn
THIS AGENDA IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Hybrid Meeting Notice: Members of the public are welcome to attend this in-person at MMLD’s facility, 80 Commercial
Street, Marblehead MA 01945 or by the remote Zoom connection provided. Please note that the in-person meeting will
not be suspended or terminated if technological problems prevent or interrupt the remote connection.
Posted on 07/23/2026 by Jean-Jacques Yarmoff, Chair
Tue Jul 28, 2026
Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting
ZBA to hear 8 variance and special permit requests for residential projects
The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a virtual meeting to consider eight applications for zoning variances and special permits, primarily for residential additions and changes of use. One application (33 Roosevelt Avenue) has been withdrawn by the applicant. A continued hearing from May 26, 2026, will also be held for 29 Manataug Trail.
- 200 Pleasant Street: change of use from commercial to mixed use and removal of second story
- 6 and 8 Redstone Lane: special permit for demolition and new construction in Shoreline General Residence District with multiple non-conformities
- 33 Roosevelt Avenue: application withdrawn by applicant
- 29 Manataug Trail: continued hearing for additions to non-conforming property
- 4 Mansion Road: second-floor additions with non-conforming setbacks
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Name of Board or Committee
VIRTUAL MEETING
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Tuesday July 28 2026 7:30 PM
Day of Week Month Date Year Time
Agenda or Topics to be discussed listed below (That the chair reasonably anticipates will be discussed)
7:30PM _ 200 Pleasant Street — JB Capital LLC — to vary the application of the present Zoning Bu-Law by
allowing a change the use from commercial to mixed use (commercial and residential) and removal of second
7:30 PM_ 6 and 8 Redstone Lane -- James J. Hanratty and Linda L. Hanratty, Trustees of the Hanratty
Realty Trust — to vary the application of the present Zoning By-laws by allowing a Special Permit for the
demolition of the existing single family dwelling and accessory dwelling structure and the construction of a new
Shoreline General Residence District, The proposed construction will be located partially in the Front Yard
Setback, exceed the 10% expansion limits on a pre-existing non-conforming building, exceed the allowed
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Tue Jul 28, 2026
Town Charter Committee Meeting
Charter Committee to finalize draft for Select Board submission
The Marblehead Town Charter Committee will meet to discuss and finalize a clean draft of the proposed charter, including feedback from town counsel, and to review a draft memo to the Select Board. The committee will also consider three town government organization charts.
- Discussion of final 'clean' Draft B including feedback from town counsel
- Discussion of draft memo to the Select Board to accompany submission of charter Draft C
- Discussion of three town government organization charts
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TOWN CHARTER COMMITTEE
HYBRID MEETING
Address: Abbot Hall, 188 Washington Street, Selectmen’s Meeting Room, Marblehead, MA 01945 -OR-
Zoom Conference join via the web link or Dial-in
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TUESDAY July 28 2026 6:30 p.m.
Day of Week Month Date Year Time
Agenda or Topics to be discussed listed below (That the chair reasonably anticipates will be discussed)
1. Call the meeting to order
2. Approval of meeting minutes June 30, 2026 (vote)
3. Discussion of final "clean" Draft B including feedback from town counsel
5. Discussion of draft memo to the Select Board to accompany submission of charter Draft C
5. Discussion of three town government organization charts
6. Public comment
7. Next meeting date if deemed necessary
8. Motion to adjourn
Hybrid Meeting Notice: Members of the public are welcome to attend this in-person at Abbot Hall, 188
Washington Street, Marblehead, MA 01945 or by the remote zoom connection provided. Please note that the in-
person meeting will not be suspended or terminated if technological problems interrupt the remote connection.
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Mon Jul 27, 2026
Complete Streets Committee Meeting
Complete Streets Committee to discuss FY2027 grant and prioritization plan
The Marblehead Complete Streets Committee will meet to review the FY2027 MassDOT Complete Streets Round 1 Grant application, including the Pleasant Street Corridor project, and discuss the Complete Streets Prioritization Plan. The meeting will also include public comment and approval of previous meeting minutes.
- FY2027 MassDOT Complete Streets Round 1 Grant discussion
- Pleasant Street Corridor project review (Pleasant Street and S. Smith Street to Pleasant Street and Ocean Ave)
- Complete Streets Prioritization Plan discussion
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Agenda or Topics to be discussed listed below (That the chair reasonably anticipates will be discussed)
Call to order
Approval of previous meeting minutes
Discussion on FY2027 MassDOT Complete Streets Round 1 Grant:
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Discussion of Complete Streets Prioritization Plan
Public Comment
Adjourn
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Hybrid Meeting Notice: Members of the public are welcome to attend this in-person at Abbot Hall, 188
Washington Street, Marblehead, MA 01945 or by the remote zoom connection provided. Please note that the
person meeting will not be suspended or terminated if technological problems interrupt the remote connection.
Chairperson: Thatcher Kezer
THIS AGENDA IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Posted by: Kyle Wiley
Date: July 20, 2026
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Fri Jul 24, 2026
Select Board Meeting
Select Board holds retreat to review FY2026 goals and set FY2027 goals
The Select Board is meeting for a retreat to review the Finance Director's update, discuss FY2026 goals, and set goals for FY2027. The agenda is subject to change.
- Finance Director update
- Review of FY2026 goals
- FY2027 goal setting
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MEETING NOTICE
POSTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF MGL 30A § 18-25
SELECT BOARD
Address of Meeting: Marblehead Municipal Light, Conference Room
80 Commercial Street, Marblehead, MA 01945
FRIDAY July 24 2026 8:30 am
Day of Week Month Date Year Time
Agenda or Topics to be discussed listed below (That the chair reasonably anticipates will be discussed)
Call to Order / 2026 Select Board Retreat
Finance Director, update
Review of FY2026 Goals
FY2027 Goal Setting
Adjourn
THIS AGENDA IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Chairperson: Dan Fox Posted by: Kyle Wiley Date: July 16, 2026
Wed Jul 22, 2026
Select Board Meeting AMENDED
Select Board to vote on senior tax exemption, town planner appointment, and restaurant license transfers
The Marblehead Select Board will vote on appointing Jacinta Williams as Town Planner, a senior tax exemption presentation from the Finance Committee, and a public hearing on transferring the liquor license for Fen Yang Restaurant at 12 School Street. Other votes include temporary parking restrictions for the Municipal Light Department, a hold harmless agreement for police services with Nahant, and a request to use land for a commercial lobster shanty. The board will also discuss the CFO search and consider a Public Employee Committee contract.
- Vote to appoint Jacinta Williams as Town Planner
- Finance Committee presentation and vote on Senior Tax Exemption
- Public hearing and vote on transfer of location for Fen Yang Restaurant, 12 School Street
- Vote on temporary parking restrictions for Marblehead Municipal Light
- Vote on hold harmless agreement for police services with Nahant
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AMENDED AGENDA
POSTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF MGL 30A § 20 Act relative to extending certain COVID-19
measures adopted during the state of emergency
SELECT BOARD
HYBRID MEETING
Address: Abbot Hall, 188 Washington Street, Select Board’s Meeting Room, Marblehead, MA 01945 -OR-
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WEDNESDAY July 22 2026 7:00 p.m.
Day of Week Month Date Year Time
Agenda or Topics to be discussed listed below (That the chair reasonably anticipates will be discussed)
Appointment. Town Planner, Jacinta Williams (vote)
Public Comment
Town Administrator Update
Grasse, Sister City, correspondence to renew relationship in honor of 250" anniversary
Finance Committee, Molly Teets, Chair. Presentation, Senior Tax Exemption. (vote) 7.22.26
Flash Votes, Jeff Sereni. Presentation to Board
Marblehead Municipal Light, John Blair. Request for temporary parking restrictions (vote)
Licensing. Public Hearing. Transfer of Location. Fen Yang Restaurant, 12 School Street. (vote)
Annual and Sunday Entertainment License. Fen Yang Restaurant, 12 School Street (vote)
9. Planning Board, Associate Members. Steve Leverone / Susan Koelle (vote)
10. Public Employee Committee Agreement (possible vote)
11. Chief Financial Officer search, Discussion.
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Wed Jul 22, 2026
Select Board Meeting
Select Board to discuss collective bargaining strategies in executive session
The Select Board will convene in public session, then vote to enter executive session to discuss strategies related to collective bargaining with the Public Employees Committee Union and a health insurance agreement. The meeting concludes with adjournment.
- Motion to enter executive session for collective bargaining strategy discussions with Public Employees Committee Union
- Discussion of health insurance agreement in executive session
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WEDNESDAY July 22
Day of Week Month Date
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Tue Jul 21, 2026
Municipal Light Board Meeting
Light Board to discuss litigation strategy in executive session
The Marblehead Municipal Light Board will meet to approve minutes, set future meeting dates, and then enter executive session to discuss strategy regarding litigation with Joseph Kowalik and to comply with a MassCEC grant requirement. The board will not return to open session after the executive session.
- Executive session under exemption 3 to discuss litigation strategy with Joseph Kowalik
- Executive session under exemption 7 for MassCEC Cost Reduction Lab grant-in-aid requirements
- Board will not return to open meeting after executive session
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MEETING NOTICE
POSTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF MGL 30A §20 Act relative to extending certain COVID-19 measures adopted during the State of
Emergency.
Municipal Light Board
HYBRID MEETING
Address: 80 Commercial St. Marblehead MA 01945 -OR-
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Day of Week Date Year Time
Tuesday July 21 2026 4:00 PM
Agenda or Topics to be discussed listed below
4:00 Call to Order
Public Comments
Board Meetings: Calendar of next meetings; Minutes of previous meetings
Motion to meet in Executive Session
- under exemption 3 to the Open Meeting Law to discuss strategy with respect to litigation with
Mr. Joseph Kowalik, and
- under exemption 7 to the Open Meeting Law to comply with the MassCEC Cost Reduction Lab
grant-in-aid requirements,
not to return to open meeting.
Executive Session
Adjourn
Hybrid Meeting Notice: Members of the public are welcome to attend this in-person at MMLD’s facility, 80 Commercial
Street, Marblehead MA 01945 or by the remote Zoom connection provided. Please note that the in-person meeting will
not be suspended or terminated if technological problems prevent or interrupt the remote connection.
THIS AGENDA IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Posted on 07/16/2026 by Jean-Jacques Yarmoff, Chair
Tue Jul 21, 2026
Old and Historic Districts Commission Meeting
Historic commission reviews 8 property alteration applications
The Old and Historic Marblehead Districts Commission will hold regular hearings on eight applications for exterior alterations to historic properties, including siding, windows, gutters, and structural repairs. All items are proposed for discussion and decision at this meeting.
- 21 Darling Street — siding and front door entryway
- 12 Gingerbread Hill — window sashes, windows and gutters
- 108 Front Street — gutters and downspouts
- 29 Harris Street — garage addition and repairs
- 9 Harding Lane — fence replacement
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POSTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF MGL 30A §§18-25
OLD AND HISTORIC MARBLEHEAD DISTRICTS COMMISSION
Name of Board/Committee
Address: ABBOT HALL, 188 WASHINGTON STREET, MARBLEHEAD, MA
Room: SELECT BOARD’S MEETING ROOM
Tuesday July 21 2026 7:00 PM
Day of week Month Date Year Time
Agenda or Topics to be discussed listed below (That the chair reasonably anticipates will be discussed)
ADDRESS APPLICANT PROJECT DESCRIPTION
REGULAR HEARINGS
SREB BEARINGS
21 Darling Street — Emily Gaffney — Siding and front door entryway
12 Gingerbread Hill — Susan Moynihan — Window sashes, windows and gutters
108 Front Street — Lauren O'Leary — Gutters and downspouts
29 Harris Street — David Bitterman — Garage addition and repairs
9 Harding Lane — Henry C. Skinner — Fence replacement
9 Selman Street — Harvey Rosen — Deck replacement
25 Rockaway Street — Adam Wallen — Chimney repairs
30 Gingerbread Hill — Craig Campbell — Siding and window replacement
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Chairperson: Charles Hibbard
Posted by: Clerk, Community Development and Planning Dept.
Date: July 16, 2026
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Tue Jul 21, 2026
Recreation and Park Commission Meeting
Recreation & Park Commission to discuss Seaside Park fundraising, Shattuck donation, and Coffin School field update
The Marblehead Recreation and Park Commission will meet on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at 5:30 PM in the Conference Room at 10 Humphrey St. The agenda includes approval of previous minutes, public comment, a presentation from Kent Wheeler on Seaside Park fundraising, a donation from Shattuck, an update on the Coffin School field from the Select Board, ongoing projects, and a department update. The next meeting date is to be determined.
- Appearance by Kent Wheeler regarding Seaside Park fundraising
- Shattuck Donation
- Coffin School Field update from Select Board appearance
- Ongoing projects discussion
- Recreation & Parks Department update
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Recreation & Park
Name of Board/Committee
Address of Meeting: 10 Humphrey St
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Conference Room
Room:
Tuesday July 21 2026
5 | 30 PM
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Agenda or Topics to be discussed listed below (that the chair Feasonably anticipates will be discussed)
1. Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes
2. Public Comment
3. Appearance Kent Wheeler - Seaside Park Fundraising
4. Shattuck Donation
5. Coffin School Field - Update from Select Board Appearance
6. Ongoing projects discussion
7. Recreation & Parks Department Update
8. Next Meeting: TBD
THIS AGENDA IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Chairperson; Karin Ernst
Posted by: Jaime Bloch
Date: 7/16/26
Mon Jul 20, 2026
Traffic Safety Advisory Committee Meeting
Traffic Safety Committee to review requests, curb space policy
The Marblehead Traffic Safety Advisory Committee will hold a hybrid meeting to review traffic change requests, receive a Department of Public Works update, and discuss a Curb Space Management Policy. The meeting includes a public comment period and a vote on draft minutes.
- Review Traffic Change Requests
- Department of Public Works Updates
- Curb Space Management Policy
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TRAFFIC SAFETY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
HYBRID MEETING
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MONDAY July 20 2026 4:00 PM
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Agenda with Topics to be discussed (That the chair anticipates will be discussed)
Agenda
Call to order
Draft minutes review (vote)
Public comment (10 minutes)
Review Traffic Change Requests
Department of Public Works Updates
Curb Space Management Policy
Set next meeting date and potential agenda
Adjourn.
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Hybrid Meeting Notice: Members of the public are welcome to attend this in-person at Abbot Hall, 188 Washington
Street, Marblehead, MA 01945 or by the remote zoom connection provided. Please note that the in-person meeting
will not be suspended or terminated if technological problems interrupt the remote connection.
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Chairperson: Rick Smyers Posted by: Kyle Wiley Date: July 16, 2026
Tue Jul 14, 2026
Marblehead Planning Board Meeting
Planning Board to decide site plan and accessory dwelling unit applications
The Marblehead Planning Board will hold a hybrid meeting to consider a site plan approval and two accessory dwelling unit applications. The board will take up a site plan for 6 Broadmere Way and continued hearings on ADUs at 6 Broadmere Way and 9 Maple Circle.
- Site Plan Approval — 6 Broadmere Way — Richard Spenceley/OTR Realty
- Accessory Dwelling Unit — 6 Broadmere Way — Richard Spenceley/OTR Realty (continued from May 12, 2026)
- Accessory Dwelling Unit — 9 Maple Circle — 9 Maple Circle Marblehead LLC (continued from June 15, 2026)
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Name of Board or Committee
HYBRID MEETING
Address: Abbot Hall, 188 Washington Street, Selectmen's Meeting Room, Marblehead, MA 01945
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Passcode: 343784
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Tuesday July 14 2026 7:00 PM
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Agenda or Topics to be discussed listed below (That the chair reasonably anticipates will be discussed)
Site Plan Approval — 6 Broadmere Way — Richard Spenceley/OTR Realty
Accessory Dwelling Unit — 6 Broadmere Way — Richard Spenceley/OTR Realty
(continued from May 12, 2026 — evidence taken)
Accessory Dwelling Unit —- 9 Maple Circle — 9 Maple Circle Marblehead LLC
(continued from June 15, 2026 — evidence taken)
Hybrid Meeting Notice: Members of the public are welcome to attend this in-person at Abbot Hall, 188
Washington Street, Marblehead, MA 01945 or by the remote zoom connection provided.
THIS AGENDA IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Chairperson: _Marc Leibman
Posted by: Brendan Callahan, Comm. Plan. & Devel.
Date July 10, 2026
Tue Jul 14, 2026
Marblehead Housing Committee Meeting
Marblehead Housing Committee to discuss ADU outreach and housing production plan
The Housing Committee will meet to discuss outreach and education for potential accessory dwelling unit (ADU) owners and consider a working group. They will also review recommendations for the Housing Production Plan, including a community education and advocacy proposal. The meeting includes approval of minutes and public comment.
- Discussion: ADU outreach and education for potential owners
- Discussion: Creation of an ADU working group
- Discussion: Housing Production Plan recommendations and strategies
- Discussion: Community Education & Advocacy Initiative Proposal
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HYBRID MEETING
Address: Abbot Hall, 188 Washington Street, Select Board’s Meeting Room, Marblehead. MA 01945 -OR-
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Call to order
Approval of minutes. (vote)
Discussion: Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)
¢ Outreach and Education Outreach for potential ADU owners
¢ Creation of Working Group
Discussion: Housing Production Plan Recommendations & Strategies
¢ Community Education & Advocacy Initiative Proposal
Next Meeting date
Public comment
Adjournment
Hybrid Meeting Notice: Members of the public are welcome to attend this in-person at Abbot Hall, 188
Washington Street, Marblehead MA 01945 or by the remote zoom connection provided. Please note that the in-
person meeting will not be suspended or terminated if technological problems interrupt the remote connection.
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Chairperson: Brendan Callahan Posted by: Brendan …
Mon Jul 13, 2026
Public Works Committee Meeting
Public Works Committee to discuss sewer infiltration and inflow removal plan
The Public Works Committee will meet to discuss the Sewer Infiltration and Inflow Removal Plan and town event support staffing. The meeting is hybrid, with in-person attendance at Mary Alley Municipal Building and remote access via Zoom. Public participation is allowed.
- Sewer Infiltration and Inflow Removal Plan
- Town Event Support Staffing
- Setting date for 2nd Quarterly Committee Meeting
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Monday July 13 2026 10:00 AM
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Sewer Infiltration and Inflow Removal Plan
Town Event Support Staffing
Public Participation
Set Date 2nd Quarterly Committee Meeting
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Hybrid Meeting Notice: Members of the public are welcome to attend this in-person at Mary Alley Muni. Bldg.,
7 Widger Rd., Marblehead, MA 01945 or by the remote zoom connection provided. Please note that the in-person
meeting will not be suspended or terminated if technological problems interrupt the remote connection.
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Chairperson: Amy McHugh
Posted by: Amy McHugh
Date; July 9th, 2026
Thu Jul 9, 2026
Green Marblehead Implementation Committee Meeting
Green Marblehead Committee to discuss Green Communities update and project updates
The Green Marblehead Implementation Committee is meeting to vote on meeting minutes, receive a Green Communities update, and discuss project updates. The agenda also includes a public comment period and adjournment. No specific projects, dollar amounts, or decisions are detailed in the agenda.
- Approval of meeting minutes (vote)
- Green Communities update
- Project updates
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Green Marblehead Implementation Committee
HYBRID MEETING
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THURSDAY July 9 2026 3:30 p.m.
Day of Week Month Date Year Time
Agenda or Topics to be discussed listed below (That the chair reasonably anticipates will be discussed)
Agenda
Approval of Meeting Minutes: (vote)
Green Communities Update
Project Updates
Public comment
Adjourn
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Hybrid Meeting Notice: Members of the public are welcome to attend this in-person at Abbot Hall, 188
Washington Street, Marblehead, MA 01945 or by the remote zoom connection provided. Please note that the in-
person meeting will not be suspended or terminated if technological problems interrupt the remote connection.
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Chairperson: Thatcher Kezer Posted by: Kyle Wiley Date: July 6, 2026
Thu Jul 9, 2026
Conservation Commission Meeting AMENDED
Conservation Commission to discuss Beacon Street balcony and Rainbow Road electric service permits
The Conservation Commission will hold a virtual meeting to discuss a minor activity permit for a previously approved balcony at 45 Beacon Street and a notice of replacing electric services at 16 Rainbow Road. The agenda also includes minor activity permit requests for concrete pavement, tree removal, tree pruning, and underground electrical service at several addresses, as well as extension requests and certificates of compliance.
- 45 Beacon Street — Minor Activity Permit for previously approved balcony (smaller version)
- 16 Rainbow Road — Notice of Replacing Electric Services
- 21 Neptune Road — Concrete pavement/slab
- 99 Pitman Road/25 Stramski Way — Remove tree
- 47 Foster Street — Enforcement Order for bonfire within a resource area
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CONSERVATION COMMISSION
Name of Board/Committee
VIRTUAL MEETING
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Meeting ID: 827 9728 0665
Passcode: 573787
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Thursday July 9 2026 7:00 PM
Day of week Month Date Year Time
Agenda or Topics to be discussed listed below (That the chair reasonably anticipates will be discussed)
TO ZOOM USERS:
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comment.
The hearing will then be closed or continued. When the Chairman requests comments from the audience,
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application. When recognized by the Chairman, unmute yourself. For telephone attendees: dial [*9] to indicate
you want to ask a question. Dial [*6] to unmute yourself.
DISCUSSION:
#45 Beacon Street — Minor Activity Permit [Patrowicz] — previously approved balcony (smaller version)
#16 Rainbow Road — Notice of Replacing Electric Services [DeRosa Environmental]
MINOR ACTIVITY PERMIT REQUEST(S):
21 Neptune Road — Peter Etholm — Concrete pavement/slab
99 Pitman Road/25 Stramski Way — Meryl and Chris T. hompson/Tim and Linda Guy — Remove tree
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Wed Jul 8, 2026
Cemetery Board of Commissioners Meeting
Cemetery Board to discuss FY27 budget
The Cemetery Board of Commissioners will meet on July 8, 2026 to approve past meeting minutes, hear public comment and the superintendent's report, and discuss the FY27 budget. The meeting will be held at 2:30 PM in the COA Conference Room in Marblehead.
- Approval of minutes from 5/13/26, 6/10/26, and additional page from 4/2/26
- Public comment period
- Superintendent's report
- Discussion of FY27 budget
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Wednesday July 8 2026 2 . 30 PM
Day of week Month Date Year Time
Agenda or Topics to be discussed listed below (‘that the chair reasonably anticipates will be discussed)
Approval of minutes of 5/13/26, 6/10/26 and additional page 4/2/26
Public comment
Superintendent's report
Discussion FY27 budget
Adjourn
THIS AGENDA IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Chairperson; David C. Rodgers
Posted by: _ Sally Sands
Date: July 1, 2026
Wed Jul 8, 2026
Retirement Board Meeting
Marblehead Retirement Board to approve June minutes and hear PRIT fund discussion
The Marblehead Retirement Board will meet on July 8, 2026, to approve the minutes from its June 10 meeting and discuss proposed use of Pension Reserve Investment Trust (PRIT/PRIM) fund assets for economic development under Section 104 of The Mass Wins Act. A 91A termination hearing for Robert Kolsky is also scheduled.
- Approve minutes of June 10, 2026 meeting
- Discuss Section 104 of The Mass Wins Act regarding PRIT/PRIM fund use for economic development
- 91A Termination Hearing for Robert Kolsky
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Name of Board or Committee
HYBRID MEETING:
Mary Alley Municipal Building, 7 Widger Road, Marblehead, MA 01945 — Lower Level Conference Room
OR: Zoom Conference join via the web link or Dial in
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Dial in Phone #1 (305) 224-1968 or 1 (309) 205-3325
Wednesday July 8 2026 4:00 pm
Day of Week Month Date Year Time
Agenda or Topics to be discussed listed below (That the chair reasonably anticipates will be discussed)
Regular Business:
1. Approve the minutes of the June 10, 2026 meeting
2. Section 104 of The Mass Wins Act — proposes utilizing Pension Reserve Investment Trust (PRIT/PRIM)
fund assets to help economic development and growth in MA.
3. 91A Termination Hearing — Robert Kolsky
4. Reminder — Laura Strickland, PRIT/PRIM Sr. Client Services Officer will attend 08/24/2026 meeting.
Hybrid Meeting Notice: Members of the public are welcome to attend this in-person at Mary Alley Municipal
Building, 7 Widger Road, Lower-Level Conference Room, Marblehead, MA 01945 or by the remote zoom
connection provided.
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Chairperson: Robert Peck
Posted by: Linda A. Gifford
Date: July 1, 2026
Wed Jul 8, 2026
Select Board Meeting AMENDED
Select Board to vote on North Shore Medical Center lease and Coffin School discussion
The Select Board will hold a hybrid meeting to discuss the Coffin School's future use, vote on a lease assignment for North Shore Medical Center, and consider a common victualler license for Driftwood Restaurant. Other items include a centenarian proclamation, a recreation commission presentation on Coffin School, and a town administrator search update.
- North Shore Medical Center, Assignment and Assumption of Lease (vote)
- Common Victualler License, Driftwood Restaurant, 63 Front Street (vote)
- Centenarian Proclamation, Edmund P. Bullis (vote)
- Coffin School discussion with Brendan Callahan, Community Development & Planning
- One Day Liquor License, Marblehead Little Theatre, August 1, 2026 (vote)
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SELECT BOARD
HYBRID MEETING
Address: Abbot Hall, 188 Washington Street, Select Board’s Meeting Room, Marblehead, MA 01945 —-OR-
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WEDNESDAY July 8 2026 7:00 p.m.
Day of Week Month Date Year Time
Agenda or Topics to be discussed listed below (That the chair reasonably anticipates will be discussed)
Public Comment
Town Administrator Update
Brendan Callahan, Director, Community Development & Planning. Coffin School discussion
Licensing, Common Victualler License, Driftwood Restaurant, 63 Front Street. Maria Torres (vote) 7.7.26
Recreation and Parks Commission, Coffin School use 2026, presentation
Town Administrator, search process update
Centenarian Proclamation, Edmund P. Bullis (vote)
North Shore Medical Center, Assignment and Assumption of Lease (vote)
Consent Agenda Items, general (vote)
a. Minutes: May 13, 2026, June 24, 2026
b. Glovers Regiment, use of Fort Sewall, July 17 — 19, 2026
10. One Day Liquor License. Marblehead Little Theatre, August 1, 2026 (vote)
11. Select Board Announcements
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Wed Jul 8, 2026
Marblehead School Committee Meeting
School Committee to vote on server lease, discuss FY27 goals, and enter executive session for union talks and litigation
The Marblehead School Committee will vote on a lease for servers and wireless access points, discuss progress on FY26 goals and set FY27 goals, and review financial reporting under the override MOU. The committee will also enter executive session to discuss collective bargaining with the Marblehead Education Association and pending litigation.
- Vote on lease of servers and wireless access points
- Discussion of progress toward FY26 School Committee and Superintendent goals
- Discussion regarding FY27 School Committee goals
- Discussion regarding financial reporting pursuant to override MOU
- Executive session for collective bargaining strategy and litigation (Ann Haskell v. Marblehead Public Schools)
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Marblehead School Committee
Name of Board or Committee
Address: Lucretia & Joseph Brown Elementary School Library, 40 Baldwin Rd., Marblehead, MA 01945
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Password: 610612
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Wednesday July 8 2026 1:00pm
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Agenda or Topics to be discussed listed below (That the chair reasonably anticipates will be discussed)
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a. Pledge of Allegiance
School Committee Communication and Discussion Items
a. Report Out of June 2026 MOA
b. Lease of servers and wireless access points (vote)
Retreat Agenda
a. Team Building Wayfinder Activity
b. Workshop with Massachusetts Association of School Committees (MASC)
i. Presentation on School Committee Roles and Responsibilities
c. FY26 Goals
i. Discussion of Progress towards FY26 School Committee Goals
ii. Discussion of Progress towards FY26 Superintendent Goals
d. FY27 Goals
i. Discussion regarding FY27 School Committee Goals
e. Discussion regarding financial reporting pursuant to override MOU
f. Subcommittee and Liaison Assignments (vote)
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Tue Jul 7, 2026
Old and Historic Districts Commission Meeting
Marblehead historic commission to vote on remediation order for 99 Front St.
The Old and Historic Districts Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on a remediation order for ongoing violations at 99 Front Street. The commission will also consider several Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) requests, including a 3-month extension for 45 Beacon Street, and applications for window replacements, fences, gutters, and a stone veneer at various addresses.
- 99 Front St. — vote on remediation order for ongoing violations
- 45 Beacon St. — request for 3-month COA extension
- 101 Front St. — replace gutters and downspouts
- 50 Beacon St. — stone veneer on foundation
- 2 Union St. — replace 6 windows
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Name of Board/Committee
Address: ABBOT HALL, 188 WASHINGTON STREET, MARBLEHEAD, MA
Room: SELECT BOARD’S MEETING ROOM
Tuesday July 7 2026 7:00 PM
Day of week Month Date Year Time
Agenda or Topics to be discussed listed below (That the chair reasonably anticipates will be discussed)
ADDRESS APPLICANT PROJECT DESCRIPTION
REGULAR HEARINGS
45 Beacon Street — Jennie Putnam — request for COA extension (3 months)
101 Front Street — Felix Twaalfhoven — replace gutters and downspouts
50 Beacon Street — Mike and Kathleen Lane — stone veneer on foundation
2 Union Street — William and Susan Colehower — replace windows (6)
50 Elm Street Elbridge Condominium Trust — install fence
1 Mugford Street — Irene Marconi — vent material change (continued from June 16, 2026)
45 Norman Street — Ramsay Hoguet — stone wall
8 Mechanic Street — Dakota Donovan - fence
DISCUSSION:
99 Front St. - Discuss Issuance of Order of Remediation to resolve ongoing violations - Vote
THIS AGENDA IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Chairperson: Charles Hibbard
Posted by: Clerk, Community Development and Planning Dept.
Date: June 29, 2026
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Tue Jul 7, 2026
Recreation and Park Commission Meeting
Veterans Pickleball Courts and ongoing projects on agenda
The Recreation and Park Commission will discuss Veterans Pickleball Courts and ongoing projects, along with a department update. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes and public comment.
- Discussion of Veterans Pickleball Courts
- Ongoing projects discussion
- Recreation & Parks Department Update
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Address of Meeting: , Marblehead, MA
Room: Conference Room
Tuesday July 7 2026 5 . 30 PM
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Agenda or Topics to be discussed listed below (That the chair reasonably anticipates will be discussed)
1. Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes
2. Public Comment
3. Veterans Pickleball Courts
4. Ongoing projects discussion
5. Recreation & Parks Department Update
6. Next Meeting: TBD
THIS AGENDA IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Chairperson; Karin Ernst
Posted by: Jaime Bloch
Date: 6/30/26
Mon Jul 6, 2026
Abbot Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting
Abbot Library Board to vote on June 1 minutes, hear director and chair reports
The Abbot Public Library Board of Trustees is holding a hybrid meeting on July 6, 2026. The board will vote on approving the minutes from its June 1 meeting and will receive updates from the library director and the board chair.
- Vote to approve the June 1, 2026 meeting minutes
- Director's report on library project updates
- Report from the board chair
- Friends of the Library update
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ABBOT PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
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HYBRID MEETING
Address: Abbot Public Library, 235 Pleasant Street, Marblehead, MA 01945 -OR-
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Passcode: 429378
Dial in Phone: 1-305-224-1968 US 1-309-205-3325
[ Monday July 6 2026 6:00PM |
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Agenda or Topics to be discussed listed below (That the chair reasonably anticipates will be discussed)
I. Approval of June 1, 2026 Minutes / VOTE
II. Director's Report — Project Updates
III. Report from the Chair
IV. FRIENDS update
NEXT BOARD MEETING: August 3, 2026
Hybrid Meeting Notice: Members of the public are welcome to attend this in-person at Abbot Public Library 235
Pleasant Street, Marblehead MA 01945 or by the remote zoom connection provided. Please note that the in-person
meeting will not be suspended or terminated if technological problems interrupt the remote connection.
THIS AGENDA IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Chairperson: Gary J. Amberik
Posted by: Gary J. Amberik
Date: June 30, 2026
Wed Jul 1, 2026
Board of Assessors Meeting
Board to review minutes, introduce new member, and execute property warrant
The Marblehead Board of Assessors will meet to review and approve prior meeting minutes, introduce Bryan Adams as the new board member, discuss succession planning, and execute the Real Estate and Personal Property Warrant & Commitments.
- Review and approval of minutes from previous board meeting
- Introduction of Bryan Adams as the new Board of Assessor
- Discussion regarding the new succession of the Board of Assessors
- Execution of the Real Estate and Personal Property Warrant & Commitments
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MEETING NOTICE
POSTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONSOF MGL 30A §§18-25
BOARD OF ASSESSORS
Name of Board/Committee
Address of Meeting: PWIRGER ROAD ; Marblehead, MA
ASSESSOR'S OFFICE
Room
Wednesday July 1 2026 9 . 00 AM
Day of week Month Date Year Time
Agenda or Topics to be discussed listed below (That the chair reasonably anticipates will be discussed)
1. Review and approval of Minutes from previous board meeting.
2. Introduction of Bryan Adams as the new Board of Assessor for Marblehead.
3. Discussion regarding the new succession of the Board of Assessors.
4. Execution of the Real Estate and Personal Property Warrant & Commitments.
THIS AGENDA IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Chairperson: Jonathan Lederman (interim)
Posted by: Lee DiFilippo
Date: June 25, 2026
Wed Jul 1, 2026
Marblehead Housing Authority Meeting
Housing Authority to discuss Open Meeting Law complaint
The Marblehead Housing Authority Board of Commissioners will hold a remote meeting to discuss a single item: an Open Meeting Law complaint filed by Judith Reilly on June 16, 2026. No other substantive business is listed.
- Open Meeting Law complaint filed by Judith Reilly on June 16, 2026
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POSTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF MGL 30A § 20 Act relative to extending certain COVID-19
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Marblehead Housing Authority Board of Commissioners
Name of Board/Committee
REMOTE PUBLIC MEETING
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Wednesday July 1 2026 4:00 pm
Day of week Month Date Year Time
Agenda or Topics to be discussed listed below (That the chair reasonably anticipates will be discussed)
*All the reports and supporting documents related to this meeting can be found on www.marbleheadha.org
1. Roll Call
2. New Business Items that Involve Discussion by the Board or Votes
a. Open Meeting Law Complaint filed by Judith Reilly on June 16, 2026
3. Adjournment
THIS AGENDA IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Chairperson: Jenn Schaeffner
Posted by: Cathy Sheehan
Date: June 25, 2026
Tue Jun 30, 2026
Water & Sewer Commission Meeting – AMENDED
Public hearing to set water and sewer rates for FY2027
The Marblehead Water and Sewer Commission will hold a public hearing to set water and sewer rates for Fiscal Year 2027. The meeting also includes commission reorganization, reports from the MWRA and SESD, a GIS support proposal from Haley Ward, a leak detection agreement, an abatement request, and a drain layer license application.
- Public hearing to set water and sewer rates for FY2027
- Haley Ward Proposal: GIS Support 2026-2027
- Leak Detection Agreement
- Abatement Request: 9 Ferry Lane
- Drain Layer License Application: RB Strong Excavating & Sewerage Contractor Inc.
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MEETING NOTICE
POSTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONSOF MGL 30A §§18-25
Marblehead Water and Sewer Commission
Address of Meeting: 100 Tower Way. Building #1] , Marblehead. MA
Room: Commission Office
Meeting will also be held via Zoom web-based video conferencing at _ Revised 6/30/2026
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Passcode: 029050
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Tuesday June 30 2026 7:00 P.M.
Day of week Month Date Year Time
Agenda or Topics to be discussed listed below (That the chair reasonably anticipates will be discussed)
1. Advertised Public Hearing: To Set Water and Sewer Rates and Fees for Fiscal Year 2027
Hybrid Meeting Notice: Members of the public are welcome to attend this in-person at 100 Tower Way,
Building #11, Marblehead, MA 01945 OR by the remote Zoom web based video conferencing
connection provided. Please note that the in- person meeting will not be suspended or terminated if
technological problems interrupt the remote connection.
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Chairperson: Thomas Murray
Posted by: Dianne Rodgers, Office Manager
Date: June 30, 2026
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💰 Federal awards (top 10 by amount)
Largest recent federal contract/grant awards to recipients in this city (2023–present), via USAspending.gov.
| $16.6M | RIBCRAFT USA, LLC Department of Defense · 11M OPEN CENTER CONSOLE RIB |
| $12.9M | RIBCRAFT USA, LLC Department of Defense · 7M RIB |
| $12.0M | RIBCRAFT USA, LLC Department of Defense · 11M OPEN CENTER CONSOLE RIB |
| $10.5M | RIBCRAFT USA, LLC Department of Defense · EXPEDITIONARY 11M RIB |
| $8.3M | RIBCRAFT USA, LLC Department of Defense · 7M RIB |
| $7.4M | RIBCRAFT USA, LLC Department of Defense · EXPEDITIONARY 11M RIB |
| $6.9M | RIBCRAFT USA, LLC Department of Defense · 7M RIB |
| $6.2M | COAST AND HARBOR ASSOCIATES, INC General Services Administration · PM SUPPORT SERVICES IGF::OT::IGF |
| $4.9M | RIBCRAFT USA, LLC Department of Defense · 7M RIB |
| $4.8M | COAST AND HARBOR ASSOCIATES, INC General Services Administration · PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERVICES CALL ORDER |
Source: USAspending.gov (U.S. Treasury) — federal awards only, not city budgets.
🌐 County-level context (Essex County)
County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.
Traffic fatalities1 (1 pedestrian · 2023)
Business establishments19,988 (287,960 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$1,963/mo (24 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy19.0% (low numeracy 26% · 2017)
Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC
City profile
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The money — in
source: Census gov-finance & state comptrollerBudget
Revenue$142.5M
Spending$145.9M
Operating spending ran ahead of revenue this year.
Debt load MODERATE
Outstanding debt$112.0M
Debt-to-revenue0.79×
Debt-load index68 / 100
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Outcomes — economic mobility
source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research useFor kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:
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