Kris Olson - Marblehead Current

10 Jun

FOR SELECT BOARD: Jackie Belf-Becker

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

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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

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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

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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,…