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Community meeting on curbside trash, recycling
Join Board of Health member Tom McMahon and Health Director Andrew Petty Thursday Oct. 30, 3-4 p.m. at the Jacobi Community Center, 10 Humphrey St. as they discuss the next curbside collection contract for trash and recycling. Trash and recycling are expected to soar by up to $1 million next year. Share your thoughts and ideas on how the town should move forward.
Roof improvement projects begin
The town of Marblehead announced the beginning of roofing improvement projects at the Mary A. Alley Municipal Building and the Judy and Gene Jacobi Community Center. These projects represent an investment in maintaining and extending the life of the town’s public facilities. Work will continue through the beginning of December.
Together, the two projects include an investment of more than $800,000 in the preservation of Marblehead’s infrastructure. The $450,000 Mary A. Alley Municipal Building project and the $389,000 Jacobi Community Center project are funded by Article 11 Capital Improvement Funding, approved at the 2022 Town Meeting.
‘Header elected Massachusetts Counselor Educator of the year
Dr. Melissa Kaplowitch, of Marblehead, has been selected as the Massachusetts Counselor Educator of the year by the Massachusetts Mental Health Counselor Association after being nominated by colleagues and students.
Kaplowitch began her journey in higher education in 1994 when she accepted a full-time teaching position at St. John’s University in New York. She joined the faculty of Salem State University in 2001 as an adjunct instructor.
In 2019, she joined the Psychology Department as a full time assistant professor. She is currently the program coordinator of the Master’s in Counseling program where she trains students to become licensed mental health counselors.
Understanding Eldercare – Caring for Aging Loved Ones
On Wednesday, Nov. 1, the Architects of Moving & RE/MAX Beacon Realty will present a free panel discussion called “Empowering Families with Expert Advice on Senior Care” at Marblehead Museum’s Jeremiah Lee Brick Kitchen.
This is a workshop for adult children navigating the complex needs of aging loved ones. Expert
panelists will share their insights on this important topic. With subjects like balancing independence and safety for loved ones, managing shifting family dynamics,
considering estate/financial planning needs and navigating the healthcare system.
Sign up for limited registration at https://loom.ly/qWjzyxY.
Food Pantry needs your help this turkey day
The Marblehead Food Pantry is seeking sponsors for Thanksgiving meals. Sponsor a Turkey for $30, a provision bag for $40, pie for $10 or a full meal for $80.
Donations can be mailed to: 80 Atlantic Avenue, Marblehead MA 01945. All donations are tax deductible.
‘Legacy and Love’ Campaign for the Council on Aging
The Council on Aging has announced the kickoff of its Legacy and Love campaign to support the new Bibbo Park and bocce courts.
Dedicated this past August, the new facility boasts two large new bocce courts, beautiful landscaping and benches and picnic tables for lounging.
“It’s a perfect opportunity to celebrate someone in your life in a permanent and meaningful way,” says COA Executive Director Lisa Hooper. “There are precious few ways to do something like this that are affordable, so we are giving people several options to not only honor someone, but become a part of the stewardship of Bibbo Park going forward.”
Each giving level allows for a permanent plaque to be placed with the name of the person (or people) to be honored or memorialized. Founder’s Walkway board plaques will be installed for a sponsorship of $150, while three other levels are available for larger sponsorships: Trees (8) are $2,500; benches (10) are $5,000, back wall pergola (1) $5,000 and plazas (2) are $10,000.
All donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law. Checks should be made payable to ‘Marblehead Friends of the COA.’
Sponsorship forms can be picked up at the Council on Aging, 10 Humphrey St., and at various locations throughout town. Look for the black ‘LEGACY’ brochure. If you wish to receive a sponsor form via email or USPS mail, please send a request to Steve Harrington, campaign organizer, at SteveCOA560@gmail.com.
