A debate over which Marblehead Public Schools positions and services will be cut, as well as how a fiscal year 2023 surplus should be spent ignited at the School Committee's first meeting since the override's failure. The School Committee held the intense discussion on the district’s budget for FY24 on June 29. As a result of the override’s failure on the town-wide ballot, … [Read more...] about Marblehead School Committee holds intense talks on FY24 budget
Brian Ota
Election results result in some change
June 20 brought some arguably unexpected changes to two significant government branches in town. Select Board incumbent Jackie Belf-Becker lost to challenger Bret Murray, who will now be returning to the board after a six-year hiatus. The Belf-Becker family has no shortage of history in Marblehead town government; Jackie Belf-Becker had been on the Select Board for the past … [Read more...] about Election results result in some change
Brian Ota eyeing return to school system with committee bid
Brian Ota is looking to return to Marblehead’s education system after a short retirement. The former Glover School principal is one of the four remaining candidates in the highly-competitive School Committee race that will be decided on June 20. After just a year out of the industry, Ota found himself looking for something to dedicate his time to — and his passion for … [Read more...] about Brian Ota eyeing return to school system with committee bid