The Office of Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell has found that the School Committee did not violate the Open Meeting Law in July 2023. Campbell's office received a complaint from Cathyann Swindlehurst in October 2023 alleging that the School Committee violated the law. The complaint alleged that the committee entered into executive session for an improper … [Read more...] about NOT GUILTY
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Cresta resigns from Marblehead Public Schools to accept position at Manchester Essex
Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Operations Michelle Cresta has submitted her resignation to Marblehead Public Schools after accepting a similar role at Manchester Essex Regional School District. Cresta was announced as a finalist for the position late last year. Her resignation will be effective starting March 22. “I am returning to my roots in regional school … [Read more...] about Cresta resigns from Marblehead Public Schools to accept position at Manchester Essex
Marblehead Weekly News’ stories of the year
From School District controversies, to the community coming together to save one of its most historic buildings, there was certainly a lot that happened in Marblehead in the year 2023. Below is a look back on some of the top stories that came out of this past year. $2.5 million override passes Town Meeting but fails at polls This year's Town Meeting was certainly … [Read more...] about Marblehead Weekly News’ stories of the year
LTE: Why was Dr. Buckey discharged?
To the editor, According to news reports, in June the School Committee unanimously gave Dr. John Buckey a positive job review and even a raise at some point in his short career as superintendent. I have also read that he was not held responsible for an alleged incident within the athletic department. In July, the newly elected School Committee started the process in secret … [Read more...] about LTE: Why was Dr. Buckey discharged?
What’s the deal between the superintendent and the School Committee?
Now that the dust has settled from the resignation of Superintendent Dr. John Buckey, let’s focus on the School Committee. It’s been nine weeks since Buckey’s departure on Aug. 2, and yet we are no closer to understanding why the School Committee wanted him gone. It's only natural that community members have come up with their own explanations, connecting dots that may or … [Read more...] about What’s the deal between the superintendent and the School Committee?