Attempting to provide more clarity and information on the budget process and operations of the town, town Finance Director Aleesha Nunley Benjamin and Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Operations Michelle Cresta presented a joint budget forum to the public on behalf of the town and Marblehead Public Schools at Veterans Middle School on Tuesday evening. The two touched … [Read more...] about Town, schools hold joint budget forum
Aleesha Nunley Benjamin
Learn about the town’s Finance Department with Aleesha Nunley Benjamin
In partnership with the Marblehead League of Women Voters, Abbot Public Library is presenting a seriesof lectures on Marblehead town government, providing the opportunity for town residents to learn abouthow individual departments work within the municipality. This program will be offered in person and onZoom. Registration is required to attend in person or via Zoom - please … [Read more...] about Learn about the town’s Finance Department with Aleesha Nunley Benjamin
Belf-Becker used to ‘getting things done’
Jackie Belf-Becker is experienced in Marblehead's town government. She served for six years on the School Committee, including three as chair, and has been on the Select Board for 18 years, during ten of which she was chair. She is hoping to add to her more than 20 years of experience on elected boards with a reelection to the Select Board this June. "Having served on two … [Read more...] about Belf-Becker used to ‘getting things done’
FinCom recommends slate of financial articles to Town Meeting
During a marathon meeting Monday evening, the Finance Committee voted to recommend a bevy of financial articles to Town Meeting, including a nearly $2.5 million override request to fund level service budgets in both town departments and in the school department. The committee reviewed all 54 articles on the warrant for the May 1 Annual Town Meeting, but only took votes on … [Read more...] about FinCom recommends slate of financial articles to Town Meeting
Numbers still unavailable for town budget, override proposals
The Finance Committee convened Monday to hear an update from Town Administrator Thatcher Kezer and Finance Director Aleesha Nunley Benjamin on the fiscal year 2024 budget, where both officials said final numbers — particularly those concerning a proposed override — remain unavailable. Kezer said he has now met with each town department to review their FY24 budget requests … [Read more...] about Numbers still unavailable for town budget, override proposals