Recap and analysis of the week in state government.
Obesity is responsible for over 300,000 US deaths annually. Find out how fat our county is.
Boston Globe reports leaders in the Legislature promise to override the governor's vetoes next week.
Conservation Commission members are preparing to collect a fine from Peter Noyes, following a judgment in the town's favor regarding the Gerry Island case.
Seth Moulton, an Iraq War veteran who grew up in Marblehead, will challenge
Swampscott resident Tom Driscoll says a Channel 4 investigative piece that reported he was off the job during court hours is inaccurate and sparked by a disgruntled employee.
Renovations expected to be completed by October. Town planning a week-long celebration, book on the historic building.
In a 5-4 vote, the court deemed the Defense of Marriage Act unconstitutional, saying it restricted the rights of individuals and encroached on the states' right to govern marriage.
Town voters mirrored state-wide totals, albeit by a slimmer margin for the Democratic candidate, Ed Markey.
The U.S. Senate candidates have one week to go before voters head to the polls.
Debate to air on WCVB Tuesday at 7 p.m.
Town Water and Sewer Commission planning a campaign to educate homeowners, businesses about what should not be put into the sewer.
Postcard bills to be replaced in July, as town moves to paper bills.
Board of Selectmen remains the same. New faces on the Light Commission, Planning Board, Housing Authority and School Committee.
It was a good night for incumbent Selectmen.
The air was brisk this morning but not the turnout at the Masonic Hall and Community Center.
Here in one place are the letters Marblehead Patch received supporting various candidates for the 2013 Town Election.
Here is a sample ballot, along with information on where to vote.
Congressman leads Gabriel Gomez by 17 points.
Three non-money items that generated the most heat go down in defeat.
Extensive repairs costing as much as $2.4 million to Marblehead's 'icon' must now be approved by voters in June.
Our "Five Things to Know" column provides essential daily information at a glance, including what you need to know about tonight's Town Meeting.
Proceeds from golf tournament will fund July 4 festivities.
Here's a closer look at how Marblehead voted in Tuesday's US Senate Primary Election.
There were few voters lined up at polling locations in Marblehead Tuesday morning.
Not sure where to cast your vote today in Marblehead? Find out.
Candidates in contested races will be featured.
Selectmen to write letter to legislators to oppose proposed cuts in bus service that could impact Marblehead.
This year's town election falls on Monday, May 13.
Want to see which offices and candidates will be on the ballot on May 13? Here's a sample ballot.
The upcoming Patriot's Day holiday will delay trash and recycling pick-up one day next week.
The vote on the House transportation finance plan is not veto proof, however.
Candidates for U.S. Senate Democratic nomination squared off in Lowell Monday.
The Democratic candidates for U.S. Senate meet in their second debate.
Selectmen hope state board will grant several variances in making building handicapped accessible, but the latest estimate of making repairs to the iconic building comes in at nearly $2.47 million.
GOP and Democratic candidates for U.S. Senate debated Wednesday night at the Channel 5 studios in Needham.
State audit finds 119 Level 2 and 3 sex offenders living at addresses registered as child care providers. Also, background checks not being done in some cases.
The forum will feature Democratic and Republican challengers in Needham at WCVB.