To the editor: I have known Nate Burke for more than 50 years, since our days in school and sailing together competitively. Nate’s dedication to our town is unparalleled. He is always there for the right causes, including ones that fly below the radar. He has quietly helped many families and simultaneously he has been visible in the community with his volunteering … [Read more...] about LTE: Burke for Light Commission
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LTE: Homan and Burke for Light Commission
To the editor: I hope we will vote to reinstate Walter Homan and Nate Burke as Marblehead light commissioners. From October 2022 to May 2023, my light bill doubled. During that time, the basic service charge went from $4.25 to $11.25. It tripled! Why? The kilowatt hours went from $0.1425 to $0.1969. Why did we disrupt the one thing in this town that was … [Read more...] about LTE: Homan and Burke for Light Commission
LTE: Safety, reliability, and affordability on the Light Commission
To the editor: I’m Nate Burke and I’m writing to let voters know why I am running for light commissioner. My three tenants are safety, reliability, and affordability. It is important to have patience as the town transitions to meet our goal for zero carbon emissions by 2040. Although this transition has no quick fix, as light commissioner I will do everything … [Read more...] about LTE: Safety, reliability, and affordability on the Light Commission
LTE: Elect the Light Commission candidates we need
To the editor: We need Walter Homan and Nate Burke to be elected. As a prior member of the Marblehead Municipal Light Department, I have seen the blatant efforts of Sustainable Marblehead to take control of the department. Before these people appeared, the MMLD had been ahead of all state and federal mandates for moving ahead on efforts to meet the climate … [Read more...] about LTE: Elect the Light Commission candidates we need
LTE: Burke and Homan for Light Commission
To the editor: I am writing this letter to endorse Nate Burke and Walter Homan for the two light commissioner positions on the June 20 ballot. The number one goal of Marblehead’s Light Department is safety, followed by reliability, and then by cost. During their service as light commissioners, Nate and Walter have always voted these priorities, and for that … [Read more...] about LTE: Burke and Homan for Light Commission