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
Larry Simpson
Simpson wants town to start ‘investing in the future’
Marblehead resident Larry Simpson has never run for public office prior to his bid for a spot on the Recreation and Parks Commission. However, that doesn’t mean he is not bringing any experience to the table. Simpson has lived in town for more than 30 years and has three kids who have gone through or are currently in the Marblehead Public Schools system. At the League of … [Read more...] about Simpson wants town to start ‘investing in the future’
LTE: Simpson for Recreation and Parks Commission
To the editor: I urge you to support Larry Simpson – garden designer, plant educator, and 30-year Marblehead resident – for Recreation and Parks Commission. As a member of the Sustainable Tree Committee and a native plant expert, Larry has generously donated his time to help Marblehead Tree Warden Jon Fobert and volunteers plant street trees in town each spring. … [Read more...] about LTE: Simpson for Recreation and Parks Commission
LTE: An excellent Recreation and Parks candidate
To the editor: I have been working hard with my friend, Pam, calling voters and volunteers, assembling signs and putting them in the ground of willing residents' properties — in short, putting my heart into the campaign to get Larry Simpson appointed to the Recreation and Parks Department. In the 72 years that I have been a voter, only once have I worked this … [Read more...] about LTE: An excellent Recreation and Parks candidate