School Committee Perspectives: Parents' Role In Schools
With recent debate both in Marblehead and nationally on the role parents should play in determining school curriculum, Marblehead Beacon asked the candidates for their perspectives.
Rec & Park Perspectives: Town vs. Schools
We asked the six candidates how they view the relationship between the Recreation and Parks Department and the School Department as far as management and upkeep of Marblehead's athletic fields and school grounds.
Electric Light Dept Perspectives: Prioritizing Rates vs. Conservation vs. Maintenance
Marblehead Beacon asked all four of the candidates for Electric Light Department a series of three questions in preparation for the upcoming town election. The third and final question focuses on priorities.
Rec & Park Perspectives: How Should a $2 Million Bequest Be Spent?
Larz Anderson, a long-time resident of Marblehead, bequeathed the town $2 million for winter recreational activities.
Select Board Perspectives: Override This Year And/Or Next?
Several Select Board candidates gave their perspectives on the tax override this year and the likelihood of another override vote next year
Electric Light Dept Perspectives: Is It Feasible and Safe to Transition to All Electric?
Marblehead Beacon asked the four candidates for the Marblehead Municipal Light Department to weigh in on whether on the push to transition to all-electric power
With Election Looming, School Cmte Surprise: Supt. Contract Added to June 15 Agenda
After cameras stopped rolling, discussion of adding Superintendent's contract to last School Committee meeting before election.
Superintendent Receives Three “Proficients” and Two “Needs Improvements” from School Committee
The Marblehead School Committee met earlier this week to share their evaluations of Superintendent John Buckey’s performance over the past year.
Override Perspectives: “Vote Yes for Marblehead” Vs. “Six Percent is Too Much”
Two committees weigh in on the perceived pros and cons of passing the override that is Question 1 in June 20th's election.
BOH Perspectives: How to Address Substance Abuse and Mental Health Issues
Because the Board of Health is responsible for all issues related to public health in our community, we asked the three candidates to weigh in on some of the concerns that seem to have skyrocketed in the wake of the pandemic and are regularly the source of news stories and discussion within our community
