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LTE: The motion to reconsider Article 36 at Marblehead’s Town Meeting was in bad faith

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To the editor: From the opening of Town Meeting in Marblehead, there was an “energy” in the room. It felt like opening day, or was it Christmas morning? With specific regard to Article 36, which seemed the most important of the two nights, it was clearly front loaded, from enduring a 22-slide presentation to the discretionary time limits meted unevenly to to voters … [Read more...] about LTE: The motion to reconsider Article 36 at Marblehead’s Town Meeting was in bad faith

LTE: A fine example from Town Meeting

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To the editor: As the dust settles from Town Meeting, a few thoughts on the debate on Article 49. Although it was late at night on the second day of an otherwise contentious meeting, Buck Grader and the debaters on both sides of the issue presented their points in a thoughtful, respectful, and civil manner. The town moderator, Jack Attridge, tallied the votes, announced the … [Read more...] about LTE: A fine example from Town Meeting

LTE: Marblehead should be energized by the amount of residents who supported the rezoning proposal

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To the editor: On May 6, attendees at Marblehead’s Town Meeting voted against a rezoning proposal submitted by the Planning Board. I spoke in favor of the proposal, arguing that it would bring more housing choice to Marblehead’s retirees, working families, and young residents. And I had advocated for the proposal in these pages. So when I was asked after the vote how I … [Read more...] about LTE: Marblehead should be energized by the amount of residents who supported the rezoning proposal

Unions gather to support ‘fair contracts’

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While Town Meeting began at 7 p.m. inside of Veterans Middle School on Monday, community members belonging to multiple unions made their voices heard outside the building before it started, demanding “fair contracts” and “fully funded” operating budgets.  Dozens of municipal workers, belonging to six different unions, participated in a stand-out at the school starting at 6 … [Read more...] about Unions gather to support ‘fair contracts’