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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,
Town advances maintenance contracts and Five Corners redesign
Get our free local reporting delivered straight to your inbox. No noise, no spam — just clear, independent coverage of Marblehead. Sign up for our once-a-week newsletter. The town is moving forward with a series of municipal contracts covering building maintenance services and a major redesign of the Five Corners intersection
Bagel shop owner honored as Marblehead Person of the Year
Aldrich previously ran Grab The Torch, a national service effort for high school students, then shifted toward baking after pandemic closures stalled in-person work.
Abatement filings drop sharply after assessment reforms
Officials attribute the decline to corrective steps after widespread overvaluations in 2024, including early release of draft figures and expanded outreach to property owners.