Jack Attridge attended his first Town Meeting in Marblehead 40 years ago. Now, he has just wrapped up his first one as town moderator, and he couldn’t have been more excited to be a part of it. “It was another great year for Marblehead democracy,” he said. “Marbleheaders certainly showed up to do the business of the town and I feel very fortunate that I was able to lead Town … [Read more...] about Jack Attridge reflects on his first Town Meeting as moderator
Gary Spiess
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