Tuesday, June 9, Annual Town Election
Early Voting Hours
The Town of Marblehead has identified a $7.7 million deficit and is seeking a Proposition 2 1/2 override to offset the funding gap.
Tax Calculator
This calculator will estimate the impact of each override level in Questions 1-3. Under state law, the town will move forward with the highest level of approved overrides; these overrides are not cumulative. Enter your home assessed value to see the projected tax increases to be phased in over three years.
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How The Ballot Works
The question with the highest dollar amount that receives a majority vote (more than 50% voting Yes) will take effect.
Additional Resources
Tax exemptions can be factored into your current tax bills. There are a variety of state and federal programs that residents can apply for.
Frequently Asked Questions
“Proposition 2 1/2″ is the title given to an initiative petition adopted by Massachusetts voters in 1980. The main features of Proposition 2 1/2 are related to the total amount of property taxes that a city or town can raise each year.
The law allows residents to “override” the law and increase the levy by a stated amount beyond 2.5 percent, giving voters the power to determine the level of services they wish to fund.
An override requires two approvals, at Town Meeting and through a town-wide referendum.
The additional funding will be used to maintain current levels of service for all town departments, including Police, Fire, and Schools. This can include personnel and equipment.
While the town regularly applies for grant funding, this is not a guaranteed method of additional funding for the town. The town will continue to seek additional grants to account for the growing needs of our community.
FY27 Budget Documents
- SB-SC-FinCom FY27-29 Override Framework MOU
- Article 23 Fincom Presentation 5.4.26
- FY27 Proposed Budget vs FY26 w Acct Details
- 2026 Marblehead FinCom Report FINAL 05.01.26 (003)
- Marblehead BOS Presentation 10-22-25
- 2026 State of the Town Presenation-Final
- 2025-10-22 FY27 Financial Forecast Marblehead
- GASB 74 75 - FY25 Report (TOM) - 2025-08-06
Override Documents
- SB-SC-FinCom FY27-29 Override Framework MOU
- Article 29 Override Presentation
- CemeteryVoterHandout.5.11AM
- Marblehead_TownClerk_Voter_Guide5.4.1
- Recreation_Parks_Handout
- Invest_Marblehead_Handout.4.28.9AM
- MPS FY27 Override - Information Page
- Marblehead_ Department of Public Works
- Marblehead Public Schools - FY2027 Budget and Override Update
- Marblehead Buildings Information Guide
- Finance_Department. 4.29
- Three-Tier Override
- 2026-03-25 Override Presentation
- Marblehead Police Information Guide
- Marblehead Fire Information Guide
- Community Development Information Guide
- Marblehead Roads Information Guide
- Responsible Management Information Guide
- Council on Aging Information Guide
- 2026-04-27 Override Presentation Town and Schools
- The Library Without Funding vs. The Library You Know