Bob Hedlund
3rd Mayor of Weymouth
Assumed office
January 4, 2016
Preceded bySusan M. Kay
Member of the Massachusetts Senate
from the Plymouth and Norfolk district
In office
January 1995 – January 2016
Preceded byBrian McDonald
Succeeded byPatrick O'Connor
In office
January 1991 – January 1993
Preceded byWilliam B. Golden
Succeeded byBrian McDonald
Personal details
Born (1961-07-12) July 12, 1961
Quincy, Massachusetts, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Alma materWentworth Institute of Technology
University of Massachusetts Boston
Quincy College
OccupationSmall business owner

Robert L. Hedlund (born July 12, 1961) is an American businessman and politician serving as the mayor of Weymouth, Massachusetts. He was formerly a member of the Massachusetts Senate representing the Plymouth and Norfolk District.

Education and career

Hedlund attended Wentworth Institute, Quincy College, and University of Massachusetts Boston. Hedlund owned and operated Hedlund Motors located in Quincy, Massachusetts a truck and fire apparatus repair business from 1981 -1992. 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. He served as commissioner of New England Championship Wrestling from 2000-2001.

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 with 70% of the vote defeating longtime incumbent Mayor Susan M. Kay. Hedlund assumed office on January 4, 2016.

In November 2019 Hedlund was re-elected as Weymouth Mayor defeating Edward Cowen by a margin of 82% - 18%.

Personal life

Hedlund formerly owned and operated the Four Square Restaurant & Bar in Braintree, Massachusetts.[1]

References

  1. ↑ "Four Square Restaurant - Braintree, MA".


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