For Marblehead is a community coalition focused on strengthening our town’s municipal services, schools, and infrastructure through sustainable funding, responsible policies, and good governance.

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The Challenge

Marblehead faces a growing gap between revenues and costs, putting our schools, services, and infrastructure at risk. For years, costs have outpaced the limits of Proposition 2½, with little room for new revenue. Without action, difficult cuts are coming that will impact our quality of life.

The Path Forward

For centuries, Marbleheaders have met challenges head-on. By passing a general override, we can stabilize finances, protect essential services, and invest in our future. This is our chance to come together for Marblehead and ensure it remains a place we’re proud to call home.

Weekly Updates

as of April 14, 2026

It’s all hands on deck!

As of this writing, more than 350 residents have stepped up for Marblehead. To volunteer, click here, and encourage your friends to join in.

The override tiers are just about finalized. The Select Board meets on Wednesday, April 15, and we are hopeful that from there we’ll have a final definition of the tiers.

In the meantime, we are proud to introduce The Explainer. A single source of truth about everything from process to tiers to tax impacts for homeowners. We will update this as needed moving forward (and please shout if you see issues or have questions).

In other news:

  • This Friday is our recommended LAST CALL to register to vote ahead of Town Meeting!

  • Banners and window signs are popping up all over town… get yours here.

  • Writing a letter to the editor? Here are some tips.

The last time Marblehead passed a general override, we still had a gas station in town.

It’s time to come together for Marblehead to ensure it remains a place we’re proud to call home.

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What can I do to help protect Marblehead’s future?

Mark your calendar for Town Meeting:

May 4 at 7:00pm in the Marblehead High School field house.

  • Book childcare: Marblehead Recreation & Parks is offering a no-charge program for children in grades K–6 at the Marblehead Community Center. Pre-registration is required.

  • Spread the word: Forward this site to family, friends and neighbors. Then like, follow and share on Instagram & Facebook

  • Write a letter to the editor: Here’s our guide. Share your thoughts in our town newspapers, the Current and the Marblehead Weekly News

  • Display your support: Print a downloadable sign to display in your front window, door or car

  • Check your voter status: To participate in Town Meeting (or the election in June, you must be a registered Marblehead voter. Check your status or register to vote.

The process for passing a general override has multiple phases: