Marblehead 2025 Town Election Voter Guide: Candidates, Ballot Questions, Where To Vote

MARBLEHEAD, MA — Marblehead voters will go to the polls on Tuesday to cast their ballots in contested races for the Select Board, School Committee, Town Clerk, Planning Board, Cemetery Commission and two ballot questions requesting tax overrides for capital projects.

The voting locations for this year's election are Abbot Hall (188 Washington Street) for Precincts 1 & 2, and the Marblehead High School fieldhouse for Precincts 3, 4, 5 & 6.

Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

There is a contested race for the Select Board with Yael Magen and Jim Zisson competing for one open position.

School Committee incumbents Sarah Fox and Alison Taylor are being challenged by three candidates — Katherine Schmeckpeper, Henry Gwazda and Emily DeJoy.

Town Clerk Robin Michaud is being challenged by Terri Tauro and Melissa Flanagan.

Planning Board incumbent Edward Nilsson is being challenged by Timothy Swigor.

There is also a contested race for the Cemetery Commission with Gerald Tucker and Rose MacCarthy vying for the opening spot.

Voters will also decide whether to authorize a tax override to fund the bonding of $8.6 million for a new HVAC system at the high school to be installed at the same time as a previously approved $5.3 million roof replacement, and $5.6 million in renovations to the Mary A. Alley Building.

• Marblehead High School Roof Fix Cost Rises $8M With HVAC Replacement

Both projects were approved at last month's annual town meeting to appear on the ballot.

This will be the first of two trips to the polls for residents over the course of the month with a decision on the MBTA Community Zoning set for July 8 after town meeting members voted to stick with the Planning Board's plan to comply with the state mandate last month.

Check back with Marblehead Patch and Marblehead Patch Facebook throughout the night for updates on the races and ballot questions.