LETTERS

To the editor: As voters across the 6th District prepare to cast their ballots in the upcoming Democratic primary, it is vital to look past campaign rhetoric and evaluate candidates based on actual legal experience, administrative execution and proven dedication to the Commonwealth. While challenger Diann Baylis has framed her campaign around important ideals, her platform and background do not match the extensive, battle-tested qualifications of incumbent Councilor Terrence Kennedy. Terrence Kennedy brings more than 40 years of practicing criminal defense and trial experience to…

To the editor: What would it take to get 75% of eligible voters to actually vote in Marblehead? Do you need a ride to the polls? Ask a neighbor. Do you need help with how to register to vote in the first place? The Town Clerk at Abbot Hall can help you. Do you maybe not care and are happy to let others make the decisions for you about who represents us in the government? That seems so sad. Do you feel inadequate to choose…

To the editor: As my son prepares to head off to college later this month, I was reflecting on his time at Marblehead High School. He had some great teachers and experiences, but his time running for the cross country  and track & field teams stand out. Not surprising given how much time he invested in them (11 of his 12 athletic seasons). Also not surprising given the success of the teams. For example, last fall’s boys XC team finished 8th in Division 2 at…

To the editor: I am writing regarding the recent editorial published about the repeal of our town’s social hosting laws. While I understand the importance of shining a light on community issues, I found the timing of this article deeply insensitive. It was published on the same day our community was observing the one-year anniversary of the passing of a young girl who was tragically killed in a drunk driving crash. For those of us who knew and loved her, that day carries profound emotional…

To the editor: I’m not sure why we keep having issues with theft and damages to the ElderAct garden.So far, vegetables were taken on July 4th, as well as our hose being damaged.  Today as we checked for ripe  veggies to deliver to elderly housing ,we found two large table size outdoor umbrellas have “disappeared.” These were donated to us by the Lobster Shanty last year and due to rain and wind we had not put them in place. I’m aware that police patrol the…

To the editor: As we approach the September 1 Democratic primary, I wanted to share with voters why I decided to run to be your next Governor's Council. As I’ve traveled across the 20 communities that make up our Governor’s Council district (which stretches from here in Marblehead to Somerville and Cambridge), the first question I get when I talk with voters is, what is the Governor’s Council?  It’s the right question to ask. The Governor’s Council is the elected body in Massachusetts that confirms…

To the editor: The Marblehead Town Charter Committee has submitted materials to the select board and concluded its work on drafting a preliminary town charter document. The submitted Draft C is a working draft, intended as a baseline document for the select board to use as it considers next steps in the charter process. A submitted executive summary includes an overview of the charter committee's work, suggested next steps for the select board, and a timeline. These materials will be available on the town web…

To the editor: On Aug. 3, Sen. Edward Markey met Rep. Seth Moulton for the second of three televised debates in advance of the Democratic primary. If you have not taken the time to tune in, I urge you to do so for the third debate which will occur on Aug. 20. Why? Because the major take-away from the confrontation could not be learned from the printed transcripts or from reports of the debate. Despite a few points of conflict, the political positions of the…

To the editor: My family moved to Marblehead with absolutely no knowledge of its historical character. We simply sought a home close to Landmark Academy so our daughter Charlotte, newly diagnosed with dyslexia, could drive herself to school once she was accepted off the waitlist. What we found is a tiny hamlet that welcomed us with open arms. We also found an outstanding public high school that served her well, addressing her learning differences while also allowing space for her favorite activity, photography. She is…

To the editor The recent letter to the editor regarding the sorry state of our roads in Marblehead (Aug. 10, 2026) was all too familiar to me. For the last six years I have had the DPW repeatedly come onto my property without permission to destroy it. They have also destroyed trees I have legally planted in the right of way in an effort to improve the streetscape and replace trees they had removed, and without notice relocated an MBTA bus stop from an appropriate…