Lynn City Councilor-at-Large and North Shore Juneteenth Association Founder Nicole McClain was recently awarded the Paul Harris Fellowship by the Marblehead Rotary Club. McClain was recognized by the club from “the broad perspective of our shared values,” Rotary Club member Jack Attridge, who presented the award to McClain, said in a statement. In an interview, McClain … [Read more...] about McClain awarded Paul Harris Fellowship by Marblehead Rotary
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A municipal summer to remember for an 8-year-old
Ciara Barber, of Worcester, was wide-eyed and energetic inside Abbot Hall Monday afternoon as she toured the building with Town Moderator Jack Attridge. Since July 1, the 8-year-old has been on a mission with her family. Barber has embarked on the Town Hall Project, setting out to visit all 351 cities and towns in Massachusetts alongside her mother, Blue Barber, and her uncle … [Read more...] about A municipal summer to remember for an 8-year-old
Jack Attridge reflects on his first Town Meeting as moderator
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
LTE: Congratulations on Town Meeting
To the editor: I would like to congratulate Moderator Jack Attridge and Assistant Moderator Cindy Schieffer on their debut Town Meeting. This was not an easy one to start with, as it featured 50 plus articles and an override. Along the way there were a few unexpected twists and turns to say the least. But they kept it going through three nights and got the … [Read more...] about LTE: Congratulations on Town Meeting
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