With a steady stream of news about Russia s attack on Ukraine and the global reaction to it, conversations are happening in classrooms and homes across the world.
The Board of Selectmen unanimously approved a proclamation in May declaring June Pride Month.
Selectmen Chairman Jackie Belf-Becker read the proclamation that stated the town is a welcoming community that celebrates and promotes diversity and inclusion and is committed to equal rights and opportunities for all. And since the town recognizes that the nation was founded upon the principles that all people are created equal and that each person has the right to life, liberty, the pursuit of happiness and equal opportunity and the town is dedicated to accepting all residents then it’s only right they celebrate the accomplishments of the LGBTQ+ community.
Marblehead residents look for answers with open letter
See Police Chief Robert Picariello s response in separate news story
Requests Regarding the Investigation of the Timothy Tufts Incident and Marblehead Police Department Procedures
To: Marblehead Board of Selectmen; Jason Silva, Town Administrator; Chief Robert Picariello, Marblehead Police Chief; Terence Delehanty, Independent Investigator;
Dear Ms. Belf-Becker, Mr. Depew, Mr. Grader, Mr. Nye, Mr. Silva, Chief Picariello and Chief Delehanty,
In the wake of the allegation that a Marblehead police officer carved a swastika into the side of a fellow officer’s car, we, the undersigned Marblehead residents, are writing to request your consideration of several requests relative to hiring and professional development practices as well as to the independent investigation into this particular incident.