Opinion - Marblehead Current

11 Jul

ANCHORS & SAILS: Staying put and moving on

Will Dowd1 CommentLocal News, Opinion, Top Stories, Viewpoints

“It is the set of the sails not the direction of the wind that determines which way we will go.”Jim Rohn Anchors and Sails. Two very important parts of a boat, but they are somewhat opposite, when you think about it. When the wind fills a sail, an adventure begins. You’re off, you’re moving across the water, toward a destination or a dream, hopefully with fair winds and following seas. When you drop anchor, usually it means you’ve reached your journey’s end. You’ve come over…

23 Jun

LETTER: ‘I am honored to be your voice,’ writes School Committee member

Will Dowd0 CommentsOpinion, Viewpoints

To the Marblehead community, Tonight will be my first meeting as an officially sworn-in, Marblehead School Committee member. Thank you to all of you who voted for me. I was overwhelmed by the outpouring of support by so many of you during my run for school committee. Most importantly, my son, for his unwavering support and patience as we walked through this journey together - this is all for you, my sweet boy. I would also like to thank Reece Dahlberg and Sarah Fox for…

20 Jun

LETTER: Know the facts before voting on Question 2

Will Dowd1 CommentOpinion, Viewpoints

As Election Day nears, yard signs and door hangers have appeared around town making unsubstantiated claims that investing in our public schools is not in the best interest of Marblehead citizens. Every Marblehead voter who goes to the polls on June 21 has a decision to make on Question 2, but let’s make sure those decisions are guided by facts: The Marblehead Public Schools have a strategic plan. It’s on the website for anyone to review. It was created by a committee of 26 and…

18 Jun

LETTER: No on roads

Kris Olson0 CommentsOpinion, Viewpoints

As you report, Marblehead's transportation network costs $3.1 million annually to repair, improve, and maintain. But town leaders and town voters have come up with only $600,000 a year. Now, they want a taxpayer bailout to the tune of $12.5 million. But the town lacks a strategic plan to address the public health crisis they have created by misappropriating existing funds -- including state Chapter 90 funds. For example, 12 years after a child was killed in the Pleasant Street school crossing at Mohawk Road…

17 Jun

Marblehead News election letters policy

Kris Olson0 CommentsAbout Us, Opinion, Viewpoints

The Marblehead News welcomes letters to the editor related to the upcoming June 21 election, which will be accepted until noon on Monday, June 20. Submission guidelines: Generally, letters should not exceed 500 words. The Marblehead News reserves the right not to publish submissions over the word limit and may instead return the letter to the writer for editing. Letters must include: 1. The author’s name. Unsigned letters and form letters will not be published. 2. The name of the street the author lives on…

17 Jun

LETTER: Hazlett a ‘natural leader’

Kris Olson0 CommentsOpinion, Viewpoints

Please join us in casting your vote for Helaine Hazlett for the Board of Health. Throughout most of her adult life, Helaine has been a tireless and dedicated contributor to the physical and mental well-being of Marblehead citizens of all ages. Helaine served for many years on the Marblehead School Committee and more recently, she has served multiple terms on the Board of Health. Helaine is a natural leader who first takes the time to listen to concerns of the town’s citizenry and then assimilates…