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Sewer district warning deepens Marblehead’s wider fiscal strain
As voters prepare to decide separate property-tax overrides, officials say regional wastewater costs are likely to rise through sewer rates — not taxes — as SESD seeks state relief for operating costs and long-term repairs.
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TO THE EDITOR: Walking in silence for peace
To the editor: Dear friends, Thank you for walking for peace on Sunday. What happened along the streets of Marblehead was quiet, simple and profound. Eighty of us — neighbors, strangers, fellow travelers — chose to walk in silence together, and in doing so, we made our intentions for peace visible. In
TO THE EDITOR: Support Melissa Clucas for School Committee
To the editor: On Tuesday, June 9, I'm voting for Melissa Clucas for School Committee. Why? Because she's a CFO who understands the mechanics of multimillion-dollar budgets and complex contract negotiations. She looks beyond the bottom line to understand the "how" and "why&
TO THE EDITOR: Support Sarah Fox for School Committee
To the editor: I am writing in support of Sarah Fox for re-election to the Marblehead School Committee. As a Marblehead resident, the father of two children and the husband of an educator in town, I care deeply about the future of our schools and the people who work tirelessly
TO THE EDITOR: Support the general override
To the editor: We are a bit too young to have been born at the Mary Alley Hospital, but we both grew up in Marblehead and are proud to have parents who are true “townies.” We chose to raise our children here so that they can have the same wonderful
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Fifty years a priest, measured one presence at a time
The Marblehead pastor says vocation begins with discerning what good the world most needs and giving fully toward it.
Marblehead's grant writer, coordinator leaves for state social equity role
Kezer credits Cotterell with building systems across departments as budget uncertainty continues ahead of June’s override vote.
EDITOR’S DESK: When Ted Turner returned the call
The media pioneer’s gesture in a small newsroom revealed how loyalty, memory and respect could matter as much as fame.