Preceded by Susan M. Kay Political party Republican Preceded by Brian McDonald Name Robert Hedlund | Preceded by William B. Golden Role Business person Succeeded by Brian McDonald Party Republican Party | |
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Born July 12, 1961 (age 62)
Quincy, Massachusetts ( 1961-07-12 ) Alma mater Wentworth Institute of Technology
University of Massachusetts Boston
Quincy College Education Quincy College, University of Massachusetts Boston, Wentworth Institute of Technology | ||
Robert L. Hedlund (born July 12, 1961 in Quincy, Massachusetts) is the Mayor of Weymouth, Massachusetts. He was formerly a member of the Massachusetts Senate representing the Plymouth and Norfolk District. He is a member of the United States Republican Party.
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Education & Career
Hedlund attended Wentworth Institute, Quincy College, and University of Massachusetts Boston.
He was the host of "Monday Night Talk" on WATD-FM 95.9 in Marshfield, Massachusetts, and served as a substitute host on various talk radio shows on WRKO-AM 680 Boston.
Hedlund was formerly a member of the Massachusetts Senate who represented the Plymouth and Norfolk District. His former Senate district included Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Hull, Marshfield, Norwell, Scituate, and Weymouth.
On November 3, 2015, Hedlund was elected Mayor of Weymouth succeeding longtime incumbent Mayor Susan M. Kay. Hedlund assumed office on January 4, 2016.
Personal life
Hedlund currently owns and operates the Four Square Restaurant & Bar in Braintree, Massachusetts. He lives in Weymouth, Massachusetts.