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Boston Globe
5 days ago
- Politics
- Boston Globe
Weymouth Mayor Robert Hedlund announces he will resign from office on July 15
Before running for Hedlund held the Plymouth and Norfolk Senate seat for more than two decades, from 1995 to 2016, representing the towns of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Hull, Marshfield, Norwell, Scituate, and Weymouth. 'Reflecting on my tenure as Mayor, it has been a privilege and honor to have repeatedly earned the trust of Weymouth residents, not only as Mayor but also during my 21 years as State Senator,' Hedlund wrote. Advertisement Hedlund praised dedicated department heads and employees 'whose only goal has been to improve the lives of Weymouth residents, whether by honoring our history, improving our schools, public safety, roadways and public spaces, infrastructure upgrades, or revitalizing our economy and environment.' In a nearly identical 'I am confident that I am leaving Weymouth in very good hands and that the future will only continue to get brighter,' Hedlund wrote. Advertisement In a lengthy comment reacting to Hedlund's post, one town resident referred to the Mayor as 'a truly transformative leader.' 'When Bob first took office, our community was facing real challenges — underutilized spaces, aging infrastructure, blighted corridors, and limited vision,' the resident wrote. 'But under his leadership, we've witnessed nothing short of a renaissance. He helped turn a muddling community into a thriving, vibrant town that we're now proud to call home." Hedlund could not be reached for comment Tuesday evening. Hedlund said the timing of his resignation will allow for a mayoral election to occur in conjunction with Town Council races in November. 'This will preclude the need for additional costs that would have been necessary with a special election,' Hedlund said. After July 15, Town Council President Michael Molisse will serve as acting mayor, and Chief of Staff Ted Langill will continue on in his current role, Hedlund said. 'While I am leaving the office of Mayor, I maintain my deep interest in what happens in town,' Hedlund said. 'I will remain an engaged citizen of Weymouth and available for advice should I be asked.' 'It has been a privilege serving beside you. Thank you!' The Massachusetts Republican Party expressed 'gratitude' for Hedlund's years of public service in a statement. Thank you for your tireless service to the City of Weymouth, Mayor Hedlund, and congratulations on your retirement! You are an irreplaceable friend and mentor to countless Republican activists who have learned what public service is all about. — MassGOP (@massgop) 'I thank Bob for his tireless advocacy for the city that raised him, and one he's seen through both good times and bad,' MassGOP Chair Amy Carnevale said in the statement. 'Through effective leadership, responsive constituent services, and a dogged approach toward campaigning, he has demonstrated how Republicans may compete successfully in cities,' Carnevale said. 'He is an irreplaceable friend and mentor to countless Republican activists who have learned what public service is all about.' Advertisement Massachusetts Republican National Committeewoman Janet Fogarty, who lives in Weymouth, said she first met Hedlund in 1992 while helping out on his Senate campaign and they have remained close friends. In the state GOP statement, she wished Hedlund a 'restful retirement.' 'Bob has been a loyal public servant to Weymouth and the South Shore for decades,' Fogarty's statement said. 'Bob has strengthened the Republican Party both in Weymouth and across the South Shore where our Party is the strongest it has been in years,' Fogarty said. 'His service as Mayor and State Senator embodies the virtues of the Massachusetts Republican Party: putting residents first, honoring our veterans, and delivering critical services through effective leadership in local government.' Earlier this year, Hedlund turned President Trump's renaming of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America into an opportunity to make a tongue-in-cheek announcement that he was changing the name of Hingham Bay to the Hedlund 'I am pleased to announce that today via Executive Order I have renamed Hingham Bay the Gulf of Weymouth,' Hedlund wrote in the post. Tonya Alanez can be reached at
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Weymouth mayor is resigning. What we know
Weymouth Mayor Robert Hedlund will resign from his position effective July 15 after nine and a half years in the role. The Republican mayor cited family and health considerations as his reasons for stepping down. Hedlund, 63, announced his departure to town staff on Tuesday afternoon. Hedlund is currently a year and a half into his third four-year term as mayor. Before he was elected mayor the first time in 2015, Hedlund spent more than two decades as a state senator. He is Weymouth's third mayor. "Reflecting on my tenure as Mayor, it has been a privilege and honor to have repeatedly earned the trust of Weymouth residents, not only as Mayor but also during my 21 years as State Senator, and to have worked with dedicated Town of Weymouth department heads and employees whose only goal has been to improve the lives of Weymouth residents, whether by honoring our history, improving our schools, public safety, roadways and public spaces, infrastructure upgrades, or revitalizing our economy and environment," Hedlund wrote in a statement. "Many of the town staff I have worked with over the last nine and a half years as Mayor are some of the most dedicated and hardworking people I have associated with in my governmental and private sector career." Hedlund said he has no immediate professional plans, though he doesn't plan to retire. He earned $140,000 in 2024 as mayor. Town Council President Michael Molisse will serve as acting mayor. Chief of Staff Ted Langill is staying on in his role. "I am confident that I am leaving Weymouth in very good hands and that the future will only continue to get brighter," Hedlund wrote. Molisse on Tuesday praised Hedlund for his work as well, from road improvement projects, to rezoning of the town squares to encourage redevelopment. "The town has never looked better," he said. "He had a vision for the town, and it shows." Hedlund said the timing of his resignation ensured that the mayoral race will be on the November ballot, rather than having to call a special election specifically to fill his seat. Molisse said he will run to serve as the next mayor. He has not run for the office before. Molisse, a real estate agent who has served on the town council for more than 25 years, said he's more than ready to jump into the role of mayor. As council president, he said he works closely with the mayor and his administration on a daily basis. "It will be an extremely smooth transition for myself and the mayor's office," he said, adding that serving as mayor has always been something he wanted to do. "I'm seasoned, and I know what needs to be done." Nomination papers are currently available and will be until July 25. Nomination papers are due back by July 29. The ballot for the Nov. 4 election will include candidates for five at-large councilor seats, six district councilor seats, two school committee seats and the office of mayor. If there are three or more candidates for any one seat, a preliminary election will take place Tuesday, Sept. 16. The two candidates who get the most votes for each seat will go on to the general election. This article originally appeared on The Patriot Ledger: Weymouth Mayor Bob Hedlund calling it quits. What we know
UPI
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- UPI
Garrett Hedlund: 'Barron's Cove' dad is haunted by the past
1 of 5 | Christian Convery (L) and Garrett Hedlund star in the film, "Barron's Cove," now available on video-on-demand platforms. Photo courtesy of Well Go USA NEW YORK, June 15 (UPI) -- Tulsa King, Country Strong and Friday Night Lights star Garrett Hedlund says that, at the heart of his new crime thriller, Barron's Cove, is a flawed, but loving father with deep sense of self-doubt. "My son was nearing on 2 years old when I read the script," Hedlund, 40, told UPI in a recent Zoom interview. "What I realized was Caleb's underbelly through the whole film was him wondering if he was enough as a father and I thought it was so tender and so sweet that a man that had done such badness in his life and had this kind of haunted past, made all these mistakes, was so genuinely wondering if he was enough," he said. "We're so familiar with seeing kids wondering if they're enough for their parents, but I don't see as many parents wondering if they're enough for their children." Now available on video-on-demand platforms, the film was written and directed by newcomer Evan Ari Kelman. It follows Caleb (Hedlund), a grieving father with organized crime connections who kidnaps Ethan (Christian Convery), the spoiled boy he believes is responsible for his young son Barron's death. Dante Hale plays Barron, while Hamish Linklater plays Lyle, the local politician who coldly adopts Ethan just to improve his popularity with voters, and Brittany Snow plays Jackie, Caleb's heartbroken ex-wife. Hedlund said he was a fan of Christian's Netflix show, Sweet Tooth, and enjoyed sharing scenes with him, even though most were emotionally intense, with Caleb torturing and terrifying the child to find out exactly what happened to his own. "He's a talented actor. He's got an illuminated future ahead of him. He's been working steadily. He knows his stuff. He's got an arsenal," Hedlund said. "He's got a tool shed of everything that he needs and is well-equipped for any journey, so he and I got to just sit back in between takes and have fun." Christian's tech-obsessed character, however, simply radiated "entitlement" as he is questioned about how Barron ended up tragically tied to train tracks between his school and his home, Hedlund emphasized. "The lack of empathy is very interesting," he said, pointing to how Christian, like some real-life kids, doesn't seem to understand the word "no" or respect others because there are no consequences to his actions. "If you look at it through that moral lens, that a kid in this day and age, in this generation, with screens and monitors and everything, if they're so consumed with that and that's what life is, they have no awareness of the impact of their actions," he added. "To them, there's nothing dissimilar to a video game." No matter what the role is, Hedlund said he tries to give it 100 percent of his effort, then leaves it behind when it's time to move on to the next job. "I had a pretty good idea of what I was doing it for, what attracted me to the film, whose hands I was in and, then, what they would allow me to do. So, I just tried to elevate everything that was on the page," Hedlund said about Barron's Cove. "When you feel like you've done something or relate just a fragment of what a guy like this would express as he's going through such events, you're able to put it down, focus on the next day," he added. "I would struggle more to put it down had I shorted myself on screen every day or been too afraid to express an emotion. But, I love these films and, no matter if it's a thriller, I still always look at it like it's any other drama." Tramell Tillman, Raúl Castillo and Stephen Lang co-star.
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Lincoln Electric to Ring the Nasdaq Opening Bell on June 10, 2025
Event Honors the Company's 30th Year Listed on the NASDAQ and its 130th Anniversary CLEVELAND, June 10, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: LECO) ("the Company"), the leading global manufacturer of advanced arc welding solutions, announced today that the Company will ring the Nasdaq Stock Market opening bell on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, which will begin at approximately 9:15am ET. Chair, President and CEO, Steven B. Hedlund, along with members of the Company's Board of Directors and its leadership team, will participate in the ceremonial bell ringing at the Nasdaq MarketSite in Times Square. The event recognizes the Company's 30th anniversary listed on the NASDAQ and marks the Company's 130 years of innovative leadership in the arc welding industry since its founding in 1895. "We are honored to be invited to Nasdaq to participate in the opening bell ceremony to mark two exciting milestones in Lincoln Electric's storied history," said Hedlund. "The event provides a meaningful occasion to recognize our organization's long standing success and the superior value we continue to generate. This would not be possible without the hard work and ingenuity of our dedicated team, as well as the trust and unwavering support of our customers, partners and shareholders." The live broadcast will begin at 9:15 am ET and will be live-streamed at from the Nasdaq MarketSite Tower in New York City and is also available on Nasdaq's X and Facebook pages. About Lincoln Electric Lincoln Electric is the world leader in the engineering, design, and manufacturing of advanced arc welding solutions, automated joining, assembly and cutting systems, plasma and oxy-fuel cutting equipment, and has a leading global position in brazing and soldering alloys. Lincoln is recognized as the Welding Expert™ for its leading materials science, software development, automation engineering, and application expertise, which advance customers' fabrication capabilities to help them build a better world. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Lincoln operates 71 manufacturing and automation system integration locations across 20 countries and maintains a worldwide network of distributors and sales offices serving customers in over 160 countries. For more information about Lincoln Electric and its products and services, visit the Company's website at View source version on Contacts Amanda ButlerVice President, Investor Relations & CommunicationsTel: 216.383.2534Email: Amanda_Butler@ Error while retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data
Business Wire
10-06-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Lincoln Electric to Ring the Nasdaq Opening Bell on June 10, 2025
CLEVELAND--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: LECO) ('the Company'), the leading global manufacturer of advanced arc welding solutions, announced today that the Company will ring the Nasdaq Stock Market opening bell on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, which will begin at approximately 9:15am ET. "We are honored to be invited to Nasdaq to participate in the opening bell ceremony to mark two exciting milestones in Lincoln Electric's storied history." Share Chair, President and CEO, Steven B. Hedlund, along with members of the Company's Board of Directors and its leadership team, will participate in the ceremonial bell ringing at the Nasdaq MarketSite in Times Square. The event recognizes the Company's 30 th anniversary listed on the NASDAQ and marks the Company's 130 years of innovative leadership in the arc welding industry since its founding in 1895. 'We are honored to be invited to Nasdaq to participate in the opening bell ceremony to mark two exciting milestones in Lincoln Electric's storied history,' said Hedlund. 'The event provides a meaningful occasion to recognize our organization's long standing success and the superior value we continue to generate. This would not be possible without the hard work and ingenuity of our dedicated team, as well as the trust and unwavering support of our customers, partners and shareholders.' The live broadcast will begin at 9:15 am ET and will be live-streamed at from the Nasdaq MarketSite Tower in New York City and is also available on Nasdaq's X and Facebook pages. About Lincoln Electric Lincoln Electric is the world leader in the engineering, design, and manufacturing of advanced arc welding solutions, automated joining, assembly and cutting systems, plasma and oxy-fuel cutting equipment, and has a leading global position in brazing and soldering alloys. Lincoln is recognized as the Welding Expert™ for its leading materials science, software development, automation engineering, and application expertise, which advance customers' fabrication capabilities to help them build a better world. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Lincoln operates 71 manufacturing and automation system integration locations across 20 countries and maintains a worldwide network of distributors and sales offices serving customers in over 160 countries. For more information about Lincoln Electric and its products and services, visit the Company's website at
