THE MALDEN ADVOCATE - Friday, November 10, 2017
Marsh mulls recount in ward 2 school committee election By Barbara Taormina two-vote margin decided the race for the Ward 2 School Committee seat, but a request for a recount might be in the works. Challenger Robert McCarthy, a career and vocational counselor for the Wakefield School district, came out on top Tuesday with 421 votes to incumbent Emmanuel Marsh’s final tally of 419 votes. Recounts are not automatic, and it is up to Marsh to request a recount within 10 days following the election. “I’m in the middle of thinking about it now,” said Marsh during a telephone interview Wednesday afternoon. Marsh said he was talking over
Medford to increase technical programs for students in both districts, and creating a program that would recruit and diversify the district’s teaching staff. No matter what the final outcome might be in the race, Marsh said, he remains committed to Malden and the city’s school district. “I’m going over how to handle this,” he said. “But I’m not going anywhere.”
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Robert McCarthy the options with family, friends and campaign supporters. “I’m trying to think about the best strategy, and what’s best for the neighborhood and the schools,” added Marsh. McCarthy, who was out all day Wednesday collecting lawn signs from supporters, was pleased with the outcome but acknowledged the possibility of a recount. “It’s [Marsh’s] right to ask,” said McCarthy. “We’ll see what happens. We’ll let the process take its course.” McCarthy made class sizes and concerns about overcrowding in city schools a centerpiece of his campaign. Also, he proposed developing special education programs that would draw students from other districts and a curriculum expansion to meet the needs and interests of all Malden students. “We worked hard over the past five months,” said McCar-
Emmanuel Marsh thy, adding he had knocked on every Ward 2 door twice and had spoken with a lot of people. “I’m grateful for the support from Ward 2,” he said, adding that the neighborhood had also supported him in 2011 and 2013 when he ran for an at-large seat on the City Council. McCarthy’s campaign also highlighted his Malden roots. “My family has lived in Ward 2 for more than 100 years,” he said. Both his father and grandfather served on the City Council. Marsh, who works at the state Treasury Department on local aid issues, was running for a second term on the School Committee. During his first term, he made launching social and emotional learning in city schools a priority. He also proposed partnering with
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