Emergency notification system
Marblehead will switch to a new emergency notification system March 1, following a national cyberattack that compromised its current provider, CodeRed.
The town has contracted with Regroup for a one-year agreement at a cost of $6,500.
“Regroup will provide reliable, rapid emergency messaging capabilities, as well as enhanced outreach tools that will allow us to broaden and improve our communication with residents beyond emergency notifications,” Town Administrator Thatcher Kezer said.
Kezer encouraged residents to sign up for the new service at marbleheadma.gov.
Introducing Capt. Lunt
The Select Board approved the promotion of Lt. Jonathan Lunt to captain, filling the vacancy left by Matt Freeman’s retirement last year.
“He has served as the acting captain for the last 11 months, filling a vital role within the department’s organization in our time of need,” Police Chief Dennis King wrote about Lunt.
Lunt joined the department as a full-time patrol officer in 1998 and later earned promotions to sergeant and lieutenant.
Sally Sands joins Cemetery Commission
The Select Board appointed Sally Sands to an open seat on the Marblehead Cemetery Commission.
Sands, a lifelong Marblehead resident “with ancestors dating back to the late 1600s,” said she has volunteered with the Old and Historic Districts Commission, owned and operated a preschool in town, and served as a trustee at Old North Church.
Age Well program focuses on hospital advocacy
Abbot Public Library will present a recorded program from Lectures with a Road Scholar titled “Advocating for Loved Ones in the Hospital and Beyond.”
The program features Erin Galyean — author, patient advocate and founder of The Empowered Advocate Community — who shares practical communication strategies to help families feel more confident and informed during medical appointments.
Topics include crafting open-ended questions, clarifying medical language, maximizing limited appointment time, strengthening teamwork and preparation, and understanding the benefits of palliative care throughout the patient’s journey.
Registration is available at tinyurl.com/Age-Well-Hospital. The recording will be emailed Feb. 27.
