Politics

Three experienced candidates vie for two Select Board seats
06 May

Three experienced candidates vie for two Select Board seats

Leigh BlanderMunicipal Matters, Politics, Top Stories, Town Election Guide
This article is the latest in a Current series profiling races in the town’s June 9 election. Read more at MarbleheadCurrent.org. Voters will choose among three candidates for two open seats on the Select Board in the June 9 town election, with each contender pointing to experience and differing priorities as Marblehead faces ongoing financial and governance challenges. Incumbent Erin Noonan is running for another term, with challenges from Rossana Ferrante and Jenn Schaeffner.  The Current caught up with three candidates to preview the race.…
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Marblehead, meet the Dems running to be your next rep in Congress
05 May

Marblehead, meet the Dems running to be your next rep in Congress

Leigh BlanderLocal News, Politics
Marblehead, come meet the Democrats running for Seth Moulton's seat in Congress. All seven Dems are attending a candidates' forum in Swampscott and you're invited. Current Editor Leigh Blander is on a panel of journalists asking questions. You can ask questions, too. Moulton is running for U.S. Senate, and seven Democrats are vying for his seat: Bethany Andres-Beck, John Beccia, Jamie Belsito, Rachel Creemers, Dan Koh, Mariah Lancaster and Tram Nguyen. Republican Micah Jones is also in the race.
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Moulton rallies hometown supporters, pitches ‘new leadership’ in Senate bid
03 May

Moulton rallies hometown supporters, pitches ‘new leadership’ in Senate bid

Leigh BlanderPolitics, Top Stories
Standing before a room of longtime supporters in his hometown, U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton leaned heavily on his underdog roots and called for generational change as he mounts a primary challenge to incumbent Sen. Ed Markey. The gathering, organized by early backers who helped launch Moulton’s first campaign more than a decade ago, doubled as both a reunion and a campaign stop for his latest bid. “We have been working together to support Seth’s campaign since he challenged the status quo and an entrenched incumbent…
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Marblehead election updates: Sarah Fox pulls papers for another School Committee run; sitting Select Board member will not run for re-election
13 Apr

Marblehead election updates: Sarah Fox pulls papers for another School Committee run; sitting Select Board member will not run for re-election

Leigh BlanderPolitics, Top Stories, Town Election Guide
***NEW Tuesday: Sarah Fox has pulled papers to run again for School Committee. Fox served three terms on the committee, before losing last June. Incumbent Melissa Clucas and Ann Marie Jordan have also pulled papers for the two available seats. Sarah Fox has pulled papers for another School Committee run. COURTESY PHOTO Also: Select Board member Alexa Singer, whose term expires in June, announced that she will not seek re-election. "It is time for me to dedicate the coming years to my family and step…
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PHOTOS & VIDEO: Hundreds turn out for ‘No Kings’
28 Mar

PHOTOS & VIDEO: Hundreds turn out for ‘No Kings’

Leigh BlanderPolitics, Top Stories
Hundreds of people lined Maple and Lafayette streets Saturday afternoon, joining people around the country for the third annual "No Kings" rally. People waved signs and sang protest songs, as cars drove by honking their horns. The Current was there and will have a full report soon. For now, enjoy this photo and video gallery. Rev. Lindssy Popperson of Old North Church brought her pup, Pope Joan, to the "No Kings" rally. CURRENT PHOTOS / LEIGH BLANDER John Richmond and his pup, Aspen, joined George…
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Koh’s ActBlue fundraising still dominates MA-6 Democratic field
24 Mar

Koh’s ActBlue fundraising still dominates MA-6 Democratic field

Dave CopelandLocal News, Politics
This article is written by Dave Copeland at Andover News. In the race to replace Congressman Seth Moulton in the 6th District, Dan Koh’s campaign continued to significantly outpace the Democratic field in February fundraising on the ActBlue platform, bringing in more than $311,000 in contributions and widening an already substantial advantage among candidates using the online donation service. According to ActBlue data, Koh, who lives in Andover, recorded 1,288 individual contributions totaling $311,880.81 in February. The figures reflect only donations processed through ActBlue, a…
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Marblehead Dems to caucus Saturday, March 7
03 Mar

Marblehead Dems to caucus Saturday, March 7

Leigh BlanderLocal News, Politics
All Marblehead Democrats are invited to attend a caucus Saturday, March 7 at 10:30 a.m. to elect 14 delegates and four alternates to the 2026 Massachusetts Democratic Convention. The caucus will be held at Abbot Public Library, 235 Pleasant St. Those who wish to attend via Zoom must register in advance at marbleheaddems.org/programs. Doors open at 10 a.m. for registration, and attendees are encouraged to arrive early. Everyone who arrives by 10:45 a.m. will be admitted. Participants will have an opportunity to meet some of…
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DOLLARS & SENSE: Delayed budget talk set for Wednesday
03 Mar

DOLLARS & SENSE: Delayed budget talk set for Wednesday

Leigh BlanderPolitics, Top Stories
After the blizzard postponed last week’s meeting, the Select Board is set to hear from Town Administrator Thatcher Kezer Wednesday night, March 4. Kezer will present his balanced budget and scenarios for possible overrides. At his State of the Town address in January, Kezer projected an $8.6 million deficit for fiscal 2027 requiring more than 50 layoffs. Marblehead Town Administrator Thatcher Kezer III's $195,000 contract expires June 5, Select Board Chair Erin Noonan confirms he's interested in renewal. CURRENT PHOTO / NICOLE GOODHUE BOYD The…
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Seven Dems clash over health care, immigration and Iran in race to replace Moulton
02 Mar

Seven Dems clash over health care, immigration and Iran in race to replace Moulton

Monica SagerPolitics, Top Stories
This article is shared with permission from the Swampscott Tides. The Bedford and Billerica Democratic town committees hosted the seven candidates for Massachusetts’ 6th Congressional District on Saturday, where contenders shared their ideas on health care, senior support, child care, bipartisanship and the attack on Iran. The 6th District’s congressional seat is up for grabs after Rep. Seth Moulton (D-MA) announced he would challenge Sen. Edward Markey in the Democratic primary ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Markey, 79, would be among the oldest members of Congress if he were…
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