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OBSERVER REPORT: Board of Health, April 14, 2026

OBSERVER REPORT: Board of Health, April 14, 2026

LWVM Observer: Tom Krueger The Marblehead Board of Health on April 14 heard a presentation on how public safety, public education and public health can work together to improve the mental health of young people in town. Members in attendance were Marblehead Public Health Director Andrew Petty, Board of Health

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OBSERVER REPORT: Marblehead Housing Authority – March 17, 2026

OBSERVER REPORT: Marblehead Housing Authority – March 17, 2026

LWVM Observer: Cathy Marie Michael Members of the Marblehead Housing Authority heard tenant concerns about broken laundry machines, noise, cigarette smoke and property upkeep during a recent meeting attended by Jennifer Schaeffner, William Kuker, Terri Tauro, Kristin Dubay Horton and Executive Director Cathy Sheehan. During public comment, one tenant said

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OBSERVER CORPS REPORT: Board of Health Feb. 4, 2026

OBSERVER CORPS REPORT: Board of Health Feb. 4, 2026

LWVM observer: Tom Krueger Members in attendance: public health director Andrew Petty, board of health members Tom McMahon, Dr. Tom Massaro and Dr. Amanda Ritvo Chair’s report CAHM wellness survey Massaro reviewed the response rate and format of the Community Assessment for Health in Marblehead wellness survey. Of 16,

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OBSERVER REPORT: Marblehead Housing Authority – Feb. 10, 2026

OBSERVER REPORT: Marblehead Housing Authority – Feb. 10, 2026

LWVM Observer: Cathy Marie Michael Board members present: Jenn Schaeffner, Bill Kuper, Terri Tauro and Kristin DuBay Horton. Absent: Jean Eldridge. Executive Director Cathy Hogg was present. Guest speakers from Winn included Sam Randall and Brendan (last name not provided), with one additional participant attending via Zoom. All members present

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OBSERVER REPORT: Board of Health — Jan. 13, 2026

OBSERVER REPORT: Board of Health — Jan. 13, 2026

LWVM observer: Tom Krueger Members in attendance: Andrew Petty, Tom McMahon, Dr. Tom Massaro, Dr. Amanda Ritvo Chair's report Expanded Board of Health Massaro opened the meeting by reporting that he had received a letter from state Rep. Jenny Armeni stating that the Massachusetts House signed a bill

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OBSERVER CORPS: Board of Health — Nov. 24, 2025

OBSERVER CORPS: Board of Health — Nov. 24, 2025

LWVM observer: Tom Krueger Members in attendance: Public Health Director Andrew Petty, Tom McMahon, Dr. Tom Massaro, Dr. Amanda Ritvo ⸻ CAHM health and wellness survey Massaro gave an update on the survey. The postcards announcing the survey were mailed on Oct. 1, 2025. The first week brought 1,342 replies

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OBSERVER CORPS REPORT: Task Force Against Discrimination — Nov. 20, 2025

OBSERVER CORPS REPORT: Task Force Against Discrimination — Nov. 20, 2025

LWVM observer: Shari Pressman Members in attendance: Helaine Hazlett, Diane Gora, Chief Dennis King, Deacon Joe Whipple, Chris Buell, Reece Dahlberg, Jean Guastaferri, Louis Meyi, Jay Morrison Update on Marblehead Police Department news: King had no new incidents to report. The Marblehead Police Department earned state accreditation requiring 257 strict

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