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Marblehead Festival of Arts July 4, 2023

Marblehead Beacon Partners With Festival of Arts

Marblehead Beacon - 25 June 2023

As a proud partner of Marblehead Festival of Arts, we at Marblehead Beacon look forward to coming together on Independence Day to celebrate our country’s freedom and honor our community and all of the values we share.

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Ferry Starts Monday as “Ditch the Drive” Promoted by Rep. Armini & Sen. Crighton

Lena Robinson - 24 June 2023

Ferry and other commuting options begin Monday as Sumner Tunnel closing for summer.

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Finance Committee Meeting Clears Up $350,000 Controversy

Marblehead Beacon - 22 June 2023

After roiling controversy yesterday afternoon and evening, FinCom reassures School Committee that $350,000 energy reserve allotment will remain available

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Panic Erupts Over Finances Moments After Select Board Adjourns

Lena Robinson - 22 June 2023

In the very first meeting of the newly configured Select Board yesterday evening — and after the swearings-in by Town Clerk Robin Michaud — the Board elected Erin Noonan as Chair

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The People of Marblehead Have Spoken

Jennifer Lederman - 21 June 2023

An analysis of yesterday's town election, which included some upsets

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2023 Election Coverage

Marblehead Beacon - 20 June 2023

UPDATE 9:08 p.m.:

Overall Town Wide Results (Continued):

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Should You Consider Bullet Voting?

Jared Lederman - 20 June 2023

Bullet voting gives Marbleheaders the option, if they so choose, of only selecting candidates who truly represent their beliefs and goals and leaving some of those available slots blank.

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Election Coverage Recap Ahead of Tuesday

Lena Robinson - 19 June 2023

A recap of Marblehead Beacon's election coverage, including links to all election-related stories

Marblehead June 20, 2023 Ballot Sample Image

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Election Overview: Quick Takes

Jennifer Lederman - 19 June 2023

Brief snapshots of select competitive races, with representative quotations on key topics gleaned from replies to Marblehead Beacon’s questions (when available) and from other public comments

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Select Board Perspectives: Have Marblehead’s Resources Been Well Managed?

Lena Robinson - 16 June 2023

Select Board candidates arguably face some of the most challenging financial questions — looking both forward and backward — in determining where mistakes might have been made, whether transparency has been lacking, and more.