After nearly two decades serving on the town’s Select Board, Jim Nye was honored by his fellow members and others in the community at his last regular meeting with the board prior to the June 11 election. Earlier this year, Nye announced he would not be running for reelection after serving on the board for 19 years. “You’ve just given so much to this community. Marblehead … [Read more...] about Select Board honors Nye for his 19 years
Jackie Belf-Becker
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
Marblehead holds third annual Juneteenth celebration
Town officials, students, and residents came out to the Abbot Hall lawn on Wednesday evening for Marblehead’s third annual Juneteenth ceremony and flag raising. The celebration was put together by the North Shore Juneteenth Association and the town's Task Force Against Discrimination. Juneteenth, which was recognized as a federal holiday in June 2021, commemorates the … [Read more...] about Marblehead holds third annual Juneteenth celebration
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’
It’s election season in Marblehead
With nomination papers available since Monday, election season is officially underway in Marblehead. Those interested in running for office — first-timers and veterans alike — can secure nomination papers from the Town Clerk’s office to get on the ballot for the annual election on June 20. In order to do so, candidates must fill out a form before collecting at least 50 … [Read more...] about It’s election season in Marblehead