Kris Olson - Marblehead Current

15 Jun

How, where to vote on June 21

Kris Olson0 CommentsTop Stories, Town Election Guide

Polls will be open across Marblehead from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 21 for voting in the annual town election. This year's ballot features contested races for Board of Selectmen, School Committee, Board of Health, Town Moderator, Light Commission and Cemetery Commission. Voters will also decide the fate of two ballot questions proposing overrides of Proposition 2 1/2. Voters must vote in their own precincts. Polling places are as follows: Precinct 1: Old Town House, One Market SquarePrecincts 2 and 3: Abbot Hall Auditorium, 188…

11 Jun

Help us choose a new name!

Kris Olson0 CommentsAbout Us, Local News, Top Stories

An independent dedicated group of local journalists and Marblehead citizens has spent the last several months working toward creating a new independent news source that is hyper-focused on Marblehead and built on a sustainable non-profit model governed by a local board of directors. With the help of a kind local attorney (thanks, David Moran!), we wound our way through the IRS thicket as well as the Secretary of the Commonwealth’s Office and established a bona fide 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, the Marblehead News Group. We brainstormed…

10 Jun

FOR SELECT BOARD: Erin Noonan

Kris Olson0 CommentsTown Election Guide

Years in Marblehead: Hometown, returned in 2014 with my husband to raise our 3 kids Occupation/education: Attorney, (MA Bar admittance 2006) Private Bar Trial and Appellate Advocate Children and Family Law Division of CPCS. Appointed positions and/or elected offices: Board of Selectmen 1st Term 2021-2022 What are three reasons/issues as to why you’re running for election? To continue to bring my vocal perspective as a returning resident with a young family and professional skill set. We can preserve our traditions and honor our unique history,…

10 Jun

FOR SELECT BOARD: Bret Murray

Kris Olson0 CommentsTown Election Guide

Years in Marblehead: 37 Occupation/education: Director of risk management, local higher education college New England Law Boston, Juris Doctor Boston College, MS in Administrative Studies University of Massachusetts Amherst, BA in History and Political Science Appointed positions and/or elected offices: Marblehead Select Board 2011 to 2017 What are three reasons/issues as to why you’re running for election? If elected, I would focus on the three main things: a strategic plan, improve our town communications and increase transparency. Strategic Plan: Our town has many great initiatives underway, but…

10 Jun

FOR SELECT BOARD: Moses Grader

Kris Olson0 CommentsTown Election Guide

Years in Marblehead: Over 30 years and from multi-generational Marblehead family. Occupation/education: I am a co-founder and managing partner of Little Harbor Advisors, an investment management firm based in Marblehead. My early career experience includes big five accounting consultancy, investment banking, venture capital and U.S. Marine Corps. I have a BA in economics/English (Tufts) and an MBA (Harvard). Appointed positions and/or elected offices: I served on the Finance Committee of the town of Marblehead for nine years (2008-2017), the last six years as its chair. I…

10 Jun

FOR SELECT BOARD: Jackie Belf-Becker

Kris Olson0 CommentsTown Election Guide

Years in Marblehead: 46 years Occupation: Private law practice; Former Director, Special Education Appeals for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, member of Massachusetts Bar Elected offices: Five-and-a-half years on Marblehead School Committee, 17 years on Marblehead Select Board What are three reasons/issues as to why you’re running for election? I have been lucky enough during my two decades as an elected official in Marblehead to have worked cooperatively alongside people who brought to the table of public service a multitude of different ideologies, skill sets and…

10 Jun

FOR SCHOOL COMMITTEE: Alison Taylor

Kris Olson1 CommentLocal News, Town Election Guide

Years in Marblehead: I had the honor of growing up herein Marblehead from 1 day old on (too young to be born here!). I have had the pleasure of living in a multitude of other cities, states, islands, and countries. Marblehead will always be home. Occupation/education: Senior Manager of Customer Success, Civil Engineer – BS Syracuse University. Appointed positions and/or elected offices: Does Marblehead High School yearbook copy editor count?! What are three reasons/issues as to why you're running for election? Having a young child in the…

01 Jun

Marblehead News Group statement on donor transparency

Kris Olson0 CommentsAbout Us

The Marblehead News Group is committed to transparency in every aspect of funding our organization. Accepting financial support does not mean we endorse donors or their products, services or opinions. We accept gifts, grants and sponsorships from individuals, organizations and foundations to help with our general operations, coverage of specific topics and special projects. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that operates as a public trust, we do not pay certain taxes. We may receive funds from standard government programs offered to nonprofits or similar businesses. Our…

01 Jun

Marblehead News Group statement on editorial independence

Kris Olson0 CommentsAbout Us

The Marblehead News Group subscribes to standards of editorial independence adopted by the Institute for Nonprofit News. Our organization retains full authority over editorial content to protect the best journalistic and business interests of our organization. We maintain a firewall between news coverage decisions and sources of all revenue. Acceptance of financial support does not constitute implied or actual endorsement of donors or their products, services or opinions. We accept gifts, grants and sponsorships from individuals and organizations for the general support of our activities,…