Residents of Essex County voted early, mailed in their ballots, and showed up in numbers to their polling stations on Tuesday. As of press time, the City of Lynn did not release its unofficial results. Clerk of Courts Democratic incumbent Tom Driscoll of Swampscott came into the election seeking his fifth six-year term in the role. He was challenged by Unenrolled … [Read more...] about Election Day surprises were few and far between
Government
Warren, Moulton by far
Residents from across Essex County flooded the polls to cast their votes for the Senate race. As of press time, the City of Lynn did not release its unofficial results. Democratic incumbent Elizabeth Warren won her third term in the U.S. Senate and U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton was unopposed in his campaign for a second consecutive term in Congress. Warren won her election … [Read more...] about Warren, Moulton by far
Marblehead School Committee setting goals
The Marblehead School Committee Goals and Evaluations Subcommittee, consisting of Alison Taylor and Brian Ota, met at 1:30 p.m. on Friday to discuss all goals they have prepared to bring to the next School Committee meeting. Throughout the meeting they discussed three main goals: reviewing and updating all School Committee policies, improving School Committee communication, and … [Read more...] about Marblehead School Committee setting goals
Teachers’ contract negotiations stall over wages
The Marblehead School Committee Bargaining Sub-Committee met yet again with the Marblehead Educations Association (MEA) on Tuesday to continue negotiations for a new contract. This meeting was focused on Unit A, the teachers. Another meeting went by without a reached agreement by the end. In a press release from the Marblehead School Committee it was stated that the MEA … [Read more...] about Teachers’ contract negotiations stall over wages
Municipal Light Board extends completion timeline for Village 13 project
The Marblehead Municipal Light Department met Tuesday night to discuss recent and upcoming matters, including key milestones for the longstanding Village 13 project. At a meeting held about a year ago, the department reviewed plans for the new substation, initially expected to be completed by spring or early summer 2025. However, due to a delay in the shipment of the … [Read more...] about Municipal Light Board extends completion timeline for Village 13 project