The Marblehead Select Board meeting covered a range of topics and decisions. Initially, the board addressed a request from the Corinthian Yacht Club to change its officers and directors, which was approved pending necessary documentation. The Fort Sewell Oversight Committee reported on the Fort Ranger program’s success, with plans to continue and enhance visitor engagement. Brendan Callahan was introduced as the new Community Development and Planning Director, with his term set to expire in June 2025. The board welcomed a new member, Brent, and discussed the challenges faced by Alexander Lewis, a tenant at 1 Atlantic Avenue, in opening his business, Le Petit Comptoir. The board expressed support and discussed timelines for his business’s opening. Snow emergency parking bans were also discussed, with a move towards a more flexible, storm-specific approach. The board emphasized effective communication with residents and considered implementing a blue light system for signaling parking bans. A motion was passed to suspend the town’s all-night parking ban and implement a snow emergency response plan. The board approved a complimentary golf outing for the Marblehead Counseling Center and bell ringing at Abbott Hall for the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. Several consent agenda items were approved, including meeting minutes, event requests, and a license correction for the Eastern Yacht Club. The board reauthorized revolving accounts for fiscal year 2026 and certified an article to increase Board of Health members. They discussed a policy on purchasing recycled products and appointed Leonard Rose as the sealer of weights and measures. Contracts for landscaping, a bicycle plan, and cleaning services were approved. Updates were provided on police department activities, public works projects, and the importance of communicating project impacts to the community.
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