The Town Administrator is appointed by the Select Board and serves as the Chief Administrative Officer for the Town of Marblehead. In this capacity, the Town Administrator is responsible for ensuring the effective and efficient operation of town government and for implementing the policies and directives of the Select Board.
The Town Administrator:
- Administers the daily business and operations of the Select Board
- Oversees the agenda process for Select Board meetings and ensures proper documentation and coordination with staff
- Provides professional leadership, guidance, and support to town departments, boards, and committees under the jurisdiction of the Select Board
- Coordinates interdepartmental initiatives and cross-agency communication to promote consistent service delivery and policy execution
- Develops and recommends the annual municipal operating budget and capital improvement plan for review and approval by the Select Board and Town Meeting
- Manages contracts, procurement oversight, and personnel matters involving appointed department heads
- Serves as a liaison between the Town, state and federal agencies, regional organizations, and other municipalities
- Responds to resident concerns, inquiries, and proposals, and works to ensure transparent, responsive local government
Public Participation
The Town Administrator is responsible for the Board’s meeting agendas and facilitates the inclusion of public matters in accordance with Open Meeting Law.
Departments Overseen
Under the direction of the Select Board, the Town Administrator oversees the daily operations of the following departments and appointed positions:
- Building Inspections Department
- Community Development and Planning Department
- Council on Aging
- Finance Department
- Fire Department
- Harbormaster
- Human Resources Department
- Police Department
- Public Works Department
- Superintendent of Public Buildings
- Veterans’ Services
Contact Information
Thatcher W. Kezer III – Town Administrator
Phone: (781) 631-0000
Email: kezert@marbleheadma.gov
Office: Abbot Hall, 188 Washington Street, Marblehead, MA 01945