List of mayors of Marlborough, Massachusetts facts for kids

Welcome to the list of mayors of Marlborough, Massachusetts, USA! Marlborough became a city in 1890. Before that, it was a town run by a group called the Board of Selectmen. A mayor is like the chief leader of a city. They help make important decisions and lead the city government.

What is a Mayor?

A mayor is the top elected official in a city. They are in charge of making sure the city runs smoothly. This includes things like managing city services, working with the city council, and representing the city. Mayors often help decide how money is spent and what projects the city will work on.

How Marlborough's Mayors Are Chosen

When Marlborough first became a city, its mayors served for one year. This changed in 1924, when the term length became two years. This means mayors are elected to serve for two years at a time. The mayor's office is located at Marlborough City Hall.

Notable Mayors of Marlborough

Marlborough has had many mayors since 1891. Here are some of the people who have held this important role:

The First Mayors

• S. Herbert Howe was the very first mayor of Marlborough. He served from January 5, 1891, to January 1892.
• George A. Howe followed him in 1892.
• John O'Connell was the third mayor, serving in 1893.
• William N. Davenport served for two years, from 1894 to 1895.
• Charles L. Bartlett was mayor from 1896 to 1897.

Youngest and Longest-Serving Mayors

• Edward J. Plunkett became mayor in 1899. He was the youngest person to be elected mayor of Marlborough at that time. He served until 1900.
• Arthur G. Vigeant holds the record for the longest-serving mayor. He was mayor for six terms, from January 2, 2012, to January 1, 2024. That's 12 years!

First Woman Mayor

• Nancy E. Stevens made history as the first woman elected mayor of Marlborough. She served three terms, from 2006 to January 2, 2012.

Mayors and Their Terms

Here is a list of some of the mayors and when they served:

• Eugene G. Hoitt (1898)
• Walter B. Morse (1901–1903)
• Frederick R. S. Mildon (1904-January 2, 1905)
• Henry Parsons (1905–1906 and 1908–1909)
• Edward F. Brown (1907)
• John J. Shaughnessy (1910)
• J. Henry Gleason (1912–1913)
• Thomas H. O'Halloran (1914–1915)
• Louis Farley (1916)
• William T. Pine (1917)
• Charles F. McCarthy (1918–1920)
• Andrew Patrick Sullivan (1921)
• Edward Simoneau (1922–1923)
• James M. Hurley (1924–1925) - He was the first mayor elected for a two-year term.
• Winfield Temple (1926–1929)
• Amedee Martel (1930–1931)
• Charles Lyons (1932–1937)
• Louis Ingalls (1938-December 3, 1940) - He passed away while in office.
• Michael Cronin (December 3, 1940 – 1946) - He became acting mayor after Louis Ingalls passed away and was later elected in his own right.
• Carlton Allen (1946–1951)
• Romeo Gadbois (1952–1957)
• Frank Kelleher (1958–1959 and 1976–1977)
• Kuson Haddad (1960–1965 and 1984–1985)
• Frank Walker (1966–1967)
• Fred Cole (1968–1971)
• Edgar Gadbois (1972–1975)
• Joe Ferrecchia (1978–1983)
• Chester E. Conary (1986–1989)
• Michael P. Hogan (1990–1993)
• J. Michael McGorty (1994–1997)
• William J. Mauro (1998–2003)
• Dennis C. Hunt (2004–2005)

The Current Mayor

• J. Christian Dumais is the current mayor of Marlborough. He began his term on January 1, 2024.

Images for kids

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  S. Herbert Howe, Marlborough's first mayor

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  George A. Howe

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  John O'Connell

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  William N. Davenport

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  Charles L. Bartlett

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  Eugene G. Hoitt

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  Edward J. Plunkett

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  Henry Parsons

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  Charles F. McCarthy

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  James M. Hurley