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Marblehead Select Board Meeting: 6-24-26
Published: Jun 24, 2026
Marblehead Designates June 26-28, 2026, as USS Glover Crew Member Reunion Days
The Select Board approved a proclamation designating June 26th through 28th, 2026, as USS Glover Crew Member Reunion Days in Marblehead. This recognizes the strong historical connection between the USS Glover, the first US Navy vessel named after Brigadier General John Glover, and the town. The proclamation extends a welcome to reunion attendees and celebrates the ship's legacy and its enduring connection to the Marblehead community.
Fiscal Year '25 Audit Highlights Town's Financial Strength, Identifies Reconciliation Challenges
The Select Board received a presentation on the town's Fiscal Year '25 audit from auditors Roselli Clark and Associates. The audit highlighted the town's strong financial health, with reserve balances consistently above 15% and a AAA bond rating maintained for many years. The presentation also covered liabilities such as pension and OPEB obligations, noting positive progress on the pension fund's funded status due to market performance and strong historical funding practices. Challenges were identified in cash and receivable reconciliations, attributed to turnover and system integration issues, with plans for remediation through reorganized accounting and treasurer's offices and a new financial system (Munis). The town's Open Finance platform, powered by Tyler Munis, was also demonstrated, offering real-time financial data access to the public for budgets, vendor payments, and revenue collection, with the goal of enhancing transparency.
New Book 'Mapping Marblehead' Released for 250th Anniversary; Master Plan Survey Available
The Select Board announced the publication of a new book, 'Mapping Marblehead: Five Centuries of Marblehead History,' by the Marblehead Historical Commission to commemorate the US 250th anniversary. The book, available around July 4th for at least $10 at the Abbott Hall Gift Shop, covers the town's history from indigenous times to the 21st century, featuring maps and celebrating Marblehead's independent spirit. Additionally, the board noted the release of the Master Plan Survey 2037, encouraging residents to participate online.
Temporary Parking Restriction Approved for Marblehead Little Theatre Event on July 4th
The Select Board reviewed and approved a request to restrict parking in three spaces directly in front of Marblehead Little Theatre (MLT) at 12 School Street on July 4th, from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. This restriction is to facilitate an outdoor event on their terrace and has been reviewed by the Police and Fire Chiefs, who deemed it appropriate for public safety given the holiday and late request. This measure was approved as part of the consent agenda.
Select Board Retreat Agenda to Focus on Goals, Roles, Financial Reporting, and Town Administrator Search
The Select Board discussed and planned for their upcoming retreat on July 24th. Key discussion points for the retreat include defining concrete, measurable goals for the board, clarifying the roles of the Select Board versus the Town Administrator, discussing the Town Administrator search process, and structuring financial reporting, including monthly updates and a quarterly combined meeting. They also discussed the potential use of Flash Vote, a community engagement tool for surveys, and the possibility of having the vendor present at a future meeting. The board is also working on developing an RFP for an executive search firm to assist in hiring a new Town Administrator.
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