Town Election Guide

A group calling itself “Better Way Marblehead” is urging voters to reject override questions 1, 2 and 3 (for $9 million, $12 million and $15 million respectively) at the ballot box on June 9 and to support Question 4, the town’s $2.3 million trash override. The group is also calling for a special town meeting.  Resident John DiPiano, who led the campaign against MBTA Communities Law compliance in town, is the spokesperson for Better Way Marblehead. The Town Clerk's Office now says the group filed…

Each year, the Current provides a Candidates Guide to help Marblehead voters make informed decisions at the town's spring election. This year, voters head to the ballot box on June 9 to decide several races, as well as four override questions. The League of Women Voters hosts its annual Candidates Night Tuesday, May 26, 7 p.m. at the high school library. Up first, we connect with the candidates for Select Board. We'll be adding to the guide over the next several days with more races…

Voters may not be able to use in-person early voting for the June 9 election, which will decide a three-year, three-tiered override (up to $15 million) that would increase property taxes permanently. A second $2.3 million trash override is also on the ballot, as well as local races for Select Board, School Committee and other positions. In response to an inquiry from the Current, a staff member of the Town Clerk's Office said on Monday afternoon that there would not be in-person early voting available…

With today’s 5 p.m. deadline to submit nomination papers and signatures now past, Marblehead has a clear picture of who will appear on the June 9 election ballot. Here’s a rundown: Select Board (two seats): Incumbent Erin Noonan is seeking reelection. Rossana Ferrante, who currently chairs the Recreation and Parks Commission, is also running. Jennifer Schaeffner, who currently sits on the School Committee and Marblehead Housing Authority, is running. Incumbent Alexa Singer is not running for reelection. School Committee (two seats): Incumbent Melissa Clucas is…