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.
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.
Recent Updates
The Select Board met on Wednesday, March 25 and voted to move forward three tiers of general override options options. All will be
comprehensive: supporting the full town: schools, municipal services, the library, etc. - not a “menu”
long-term: addressing multiple years of financial need and not serving as a one year band-aid, and
strengthening: offering a chance not just to stabilize, but to restore and strengthen Marblehead for the future.
Thank you to the Select Board, and to all of you who advocated for this result!
Now, town leaders are working to define the specific costs and service levels for each of the proposed override tiers. We are looking for them to share associated tax levy increases for public comment and review before Town Meeting on May 4.
Stay tuned…
What can I do to help protect Marblehead’s future?
Mark your calendar for Town Meeting
Book childcare →bit.ly/rec-parks-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.
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Now is a great time to check your voter status!
The process for passing a general override has multiple phases:
