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
Jack Attridge
An early look at June’s ballot
The deadline for candidates to pull papers to appear on the ballot at the town's annual election this June has officially come and gone. While potential candidates have another two weeks to withdraw their names, the decisions before voters next month have become increasingly clear. The ballot is headlined by contested races for both Select Board and School Committee, … [Read more...] about An early look at June’s ballot
Kezer and Attridge preview Town Meeting implications
Dozens gathered at the Jacobi Community Center Wednesday afternoon as Town Administrator Thatcher Kezer and Town Moderator Jack Attridge previewed the upcoming Town Meeting as part of the Council on Aging’s Speaker Series. During the event, both Kezer and Attridge gave a detailed rundown of how the Town Meeting process works and how the articles on the budget could affect … [Read more...] about Kezer and Attridge preview Town Meeting implications
Override would add $322 to average single-family tax bill
Town Administrator Thatcher Kezer unveiled for the first time on Wednesday the implications of the proposed $2.47 million override on residents’ tax bills — with the average single-family facing an increase of $322.10. The median single-family tax bill will rise by $252.38, Kezer said. He confirmed the news during the Council on Aging’s speaker series Wednesday afternoon, … [Read more...] about Override would add $322 to average single-family tax bill
Town Meeting article seeks to create traffic committee
Marblehead has 40 boards and committees, according to the town’s website. Dan Albert wants voters to add another. Albert is the lead sponsor of article 49, entitled “creation of a Traffic Advisory Committee,” on the warrant for the May 1 Annual Town Meeting. The article — one of 11 sponsored by citizens on this year’s warrant — asks Town Meeting to vote to create a committee … [Read more...] about Town Meeting article seeks to create traffic committee