After months of debate and conversation, the saga of the nearly $2.5 million town override came to a conclusion Tuesday night as voters rejected Question 1 on the town-election ballot. Question 1, the lone question on this year’s ballot, asked voters if the Town of Marblehead could assess $2,472,056.00 in real-estate and property taxes toward Marblehead’s general government … [Read more...] about Marblehead votes to override the override; incumbents Belf-Becker and Gold lose
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LTE: The truth about Question 1
To the editor: As the parent of a Marblehead Public Schools student, and as a lifelong Marbleheader, I understand how easy it is to get caught up in the “‘yes’ on Question 1” messaging. Most people know that I’m against raising taxes, I’ve often caught a “bad rap” as a “conservative” or “the ‘no’ guy” or whatever. That said, no one wants to see important positions … [Read more...] about LTE: The truth about Question 1
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