Marblehead Select Board Approves $2.4 Million In ARPA Funding Use

The town will use two-thirds of its remaining ARPA funds on rail trail bridges, town and school software upgrades and new fiber optic line.

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Erin Noonan Elected New Marblehead Select Board Chair

Noonan was re-elected to the Board during Tuesday's townwide vote that included the rejection of a Proposition 2 1/2 tax override.

Marblehead Voters Deny Override; Change Select Board, School Committee

The override vote failure means the town will have to follow a "reduced-services budget" - losing 33 school faculty positions and programs.

Marblehead 2023 Election Guide: Override, Candidates, Where To Vote

The June 20 annual town election will also include the Proposition 2 1/2 tax override vote to restore "level-funded" services for 2024.

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Marblehead Contested Select Board, School Committee Races On Ballot

The June 20 annual town election will also include the Proposition 2 1/2 tax override vote to restore "level-funded" services for 2024.

2 Marblehead Candidate Forum Nights Set For High School

Candidates in the six contested races are invited to speak over two nights on May 23 and May 24.

Marblehead $2.5 Million Tax Override Wins Town Meeting Support

The override, which now goes to a townwide vote on June 20, won support by a 534-230 vote of town meeting members on Tuesday.

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Marblehead's Carrie Kimball Named MA Inspector's Communication Chief

Kimball formerly serves as the chief communications officer for the Essex County District Attorney's Office.

Marblehead Voters To Face $2.5 Million General Tax Override Request

The override the Select Board approved on Monday would level-fund town services from 2023 amid a growing structural deficit.

Marblehead Town Meeting Warrant Discussion Night Set

The April 18 forum will allow residents to get information and ask questions about the warrant articles at the May 1 annual town meeting.

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'Words Matter': Rep. Armini Proposes Gender Update To MA Constitution

Rep. Jenny Armini will testify in favor of her bill to amend part of the document that now puts "His Excellency" title on Gov. Maura Healey.

Marblehead Select Board Votes On Single Tax Override Intention

The town will propose an override to plug the Fiscal Year 2024 structural deficit while deferring the pursuit of a stabilization fund.

Marblehead Nomination Papers Available For Annual Town Election

Nomination papers for all town elected offices will be available on Monday and are due May 1 for the June 20 annual town election.

Marblehead Tax Override Strategy Session Held Amid Budget Crisis

The Marblehead Select Board discussed an override to plug a one-year structural deficit gap as a longer-term strategy is developed.

Marblehead Facing $2 Million Budget Gap: Town Administrator

Thatcher Kezer said town departments will have to shave between $2 million and $2.25 million off requests to meet a non-tax-override budget.

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Marblehead Faces Growing Structural Budget Deficit, Possible Override

Town Administrator Thatcher Kezer said the town faces between a $1.8 million and $4.5 million gap between revenues and expenses for 2024.

Marblehead's Amy Carnevale Elected MA Republican State Chair

Carnevale edged Chair Jim Lyons in the wake of a near-Democratic sweep of 2022 state elections at the GOP's Marlborough meeting.

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Marblehead Looks To Fill Town Board Vacancies

There are nearly a dozen openings across six Marblehead boards, commissions and town committees.

Marblehead To Host Next Citizen Police Academy Starting In March

Academy attendees will learn about modern policing, traffic enforcement, law and procedure, and take part in K-9 demonstrations.

Terri Tauro Chosen For Marblehead Housing Authority Vacancy

The former Essex 8th District state representative candidate will serve on the Housing Authority through this spring's town election.

Listening Tour Preps Jenny Armini To Work For 8th Essex At State House

The new state representative told Patch she was "ready to hit the ground running" for Marblehead, Swampscott and Lynn on Beacon Hill.

Marblehead Accessory-Dwelling Unit Bylaw Proposal Up For Discussion

The Marblehead Planning Board will hold a public forum Tuesday on a proposed bylaw change to allow so-called "in-law apartments" in town.

Marblehead School Committee Vacancy To Stay Open Until January

Select Board Chair Moses Grader said at Wednesday night's meeting he now expects a vote to fill the void in mid- to late January.

Marblehead To Present Draft For Accessory Dwelling Units

The so-called "in-law apartments" allow homeowners to subdivide a small portion of their property for rental space.

Marblehead Winter Snow Parking Ban Policy Approved: Select Board

The approved policy bans on-street parking beginning at midnight of an anticipated storm in lieu of an across-the-board overnight ban.

Marblehead 2022 Election Guide: Candidates, Questions, How To Vote

Before you head to the polls Tuesday, brush up on who's running for office, and on four key ballot questions.

8th Annual Veterans Town Hall Set For Marblehead's Abbot Hall

U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton will host the town hall forum where veterans can share their experiences and connect to the community.

Preparing For A Disaster In Marblehead

The town will host a public discussion on "Disaster Mitigation" amid climate change.

Marblehead Early Voting Hours For MA General Election Begin Saturday

Marblehead will host 12 days of early in-person in advance of the Nov. 8 general election.

Marblehead Looks To Fill 2 Open Finance Committee Seats

The Select Board needs to fill the two vacancies ahead of what is expected to be a very challenging 2022-2023 budget season.

'Community Effort' Propels Jenny Armini To 8th Essex Victory

Armini beat out a crowded field to become the next state representative for Marblehead, Swampscott and parts of Lynn.

Tight Race In Marblehead, Swampscott 8th Essex House Chase

Jenny Armini and Tristan Smith led a list of six candidates on the ballot for the Democratic nomination with no Republican challenger.

Marblehead 2022 Primary Voter Guide: Where To Vote, Candidates

Marblehead voters will cast ballots for state representative, district attorney, sheriff and other races in Tuesday's primary.

LETTER TO PATCH: Supporting Polly Titcomb For State Representative

Early, in-person voting is underway for the Sept. 6 state primary.