After months of budget discussions and hundreds of meetings involving every department, board and committee in town, Marblehead’s 2026 Town Meeting kicks off tonight at 7 p.m. at the high school field house. Doors open at 5:45 p.m.
Voters face two override questions: One is whether to send a three-year, tiered tax increase up to $15 million to the June election ballot.
The language for the override was recently finalized. It represents the highest tier that might be approved ($15M) and the amount appropriated the first year.
The other is a $2.3 million override to cover increased trash costs. It also needs to pass in June.
The town’s latest zoning proposal to comply with the MBTA Communities Act is also up for a vote, along with an article that would ban crypto ATMs in town.
The Current has you covered. Check out our Town Meeting Guide HERE with a tax impact calculator and a shorter, printable version you can bring to the field house.
The Finance Committee has also released its Town Meeting report outlining Marblehead’s finances and making recommendations on various articles. Check it out below:
The Current will have a team of reporters covering Town Meeting, providing updates on MarbleheadCurrent.org,, social media and more.
