After abandoning this column each of the last two weeks, I felt it was my obligation to return with a bang, so to speak. And, thankfully, Marblehead delivered for me. It was this week 40 years ago when, at a Special Town Meeting, residents rebuffed the recommendation of the Finance Committee, providing 5% pay hikes to municipal employees, school custodians, … [Read more...] about Back in time to Oct. 18, 1983
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Marblehead super speaks on contract controversy
Superintendent of Public Schools John Buckey addressed what he said “has unnecessarily become a political controversy” centering around a request that was made to have a discussion about his contract added to the June 15 School Committee meeting agenda. The controversy began last week when School Committee Chair Sarah Fox let it be known that School Committee member Sarah … [Read more...] about Marblehead super speaks on contract controversy
Back in time to May 18, 1988
When I began writing this column, I talked about the ways in which history repeats itself. That sentiment may never be more true than for this week’s installment of “Blast from the Past.” Stop me if this sounds familiar: “Override of Prop 2 ½ far from certain.” If I weren’t staring at the news clipping, I could be convinced that was a headline from the May 18, 2023 … [Read more...] about Back in time to May 18, 1988
Marblehead votes to put override on June ballot
The second night of the annual Town Meeting kicked off with residents voting to send the proposed $2.5 million override to the town election ballot in June. After months of preparation, Article 31 was finally put up for discussion Tuesday, after the town budget was passed Monday night. The motion to put the override on the ballot passed, with 534 residents voting in favor … [Read more...] about Marblehead votes to put override on June ballot
Letter to the Editor: Where did all the money go?
To the editor: Before we give the town another dime, we need to know exactly where we are, and where the money has been spent. At present we are in a rudderless skiff, drifting upon the ocean, captain AWOL. The Select Board is failing in its leadership role. The roads are in ruins, the parks and public spaces do not get mowed nearly as often. They talk about a … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Where did all the money go?