Opinion

To the editor: Marblehead’s Annual Town Meeting is just about a month away, on Monday, May 5th. Unlike open public meetings held by the boards and commissions of our executive branch, Town Meeting is the gathering of the citizenry of our town, which becomes the legislative body once the meeting is opened, through to completion. It is a privilege to be Town Moderator and an … [Read more...] about LTTE: Looking ahead to Town Meeting

To the editor: This is a response to requests for a statement regarding a recent arbitration case involving a school employee. As Chair of the School Committee, I am unable to issue an official statement regarding the arbitrator’s decision, as I have not convened with or communicated with the other committee members in compliance with Open Meeting Law requirements. I am … [Read more...] about LTTE: Responding to arbitrator’s decision

To the editor: The MHS Roof has been leaking since at least 2020. I urge town voters to please vote "Yes" in May at Town Meeting on Article 34 to pass this on to the voters on June 10th. Although it doesn't appear we've received any clear answers on why this was delayed for so long, it's clear that we need the project to be completed ASAP. The roof cannot be repaired … [Read more...] about LTTE: Vote yes on Article 34

To the editor: I’ve known Alex Kulevich for 52 years, since I first came to Marblehead to teach. I was lucky enough to meet him through his lovely wife Barbara, who was the school nurse at Seaside School, where I started my 35-year teaching career in Marblehead.  After we met, I started coaching football in town for the next 22 years. Alex ended up teaching, coaching, and … [Read more...] about LTTE: Honor Alex Kulevich’s legacy