The second night of the annual Town Meeting kicked off with residents voting to send the proposed $2.5 million override to the town election ballot in June. After months of preparation, Article 31 was finally put up for discussion Tuesday, after the town budget was passed Monday night. The motion to put the override on the ballot passed, with 534 residents voting in favor … [Read more...] about Marblehead votes to put override on June ballot
Government
A look at Town Meeting, 1963
If you've made it to page B4 of this week's Marblehead Weekly News, chances are you've already read quite a lot about what happened at this year's Annual Town Meeting. Controversy erupted over topics like the $2.5 million override, the Human Resources Department, and the creation of a transportation revolving fund for the School Department. All of that controversy was far … [Read more...] about A look at Town Meeting, 1963
Sustainable Marblehead has a new executive director
Sustainable Marblehead’s new Executive Director Elaine Leahy wants to remind Marbleheaders that it’s not too late to make a positive change for the environment. Last week, Leahy replaced former Executive Director Louise Yarmouth at the helm of the environmental nonprofit. Leahy joined Sustainable Marblehead as a volunteer in 2018, and went on to co-chair the organization’s … [Read more...] about Sustainable Marblehead has a new executive director
An early look at June’s ballot
The deadline for candidates to pull papers to appear on the ballot at the town's annual election this June has officially come and gone. While potential candidates have another two weeks to withdraw their names, the decisions before voters next month have become increasingly clear. The ballot is headlined by contested races for both Select Board and School Committee, … [Read more...] about An early look at June’s ballot
Town seeking to fill vacancy
The town is seeking applications to fill a vacancy on the Affordable Housing Trust Fund. Applicants would serve a one-year term on the board. Anyone interested in serving should submit a letter of interest and a résumé to the Select Board, Abbot Hall, 188 Washington St., or email to wileyk@marblehead.org. Please call the Select Board’s Office at 781-631-0000 for more … [Read more...] about Town seeking to fill vacancy