Long Form Summary
During the Marblehead Select Board meeting, several contracts and projects were discussed and approved. The board began by approving a contract for phase two of the Gary School playground improvements, which is funded through donations. The improvements will include adding irrigation, plantings, ADA accessibility, and equipment, with a contract amount of $433,000. Following this, the board approved a contract to replace an overhead door at the Department of Public Works (DPW) yard, emphasizing its importance for winter operations. This contract is valued at $14,695. The board also discussed improvements to a building on Clifton Avenue, funded by the Hobbs House Improvement Fund. They noted previous investments in the building, such as a new boiler and back porch, and considered the need for a comprehensive facility maintenance plan to systematically address deferred maintenance issues. Additionally, the board approved a contract for the expansion of Waterside Cemetery, funded by previous articles, with a contract amount of $99,130. They also discussed a new lease for school copier equipment, which is expected to save approximately $22,000 annually. The new lease includes features like badge scanning for secure and efficient printing. In the announcements section, the board shared news of a successful tree burning event organized by the fire department and acknowledged a personal achievement of a community member’s granddaughter completing Marine boot camp. Towards the end of the meeting, the board discussed scheduling a future meeting. A motion to adjourn was proposed and seconded, followed by a collective agreement from the members. There was a brief exchange of thanks among the participants, and a mention of the New Year was made.
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