Bob Hedlund Explained

Bob Hedlund
Office:3rd Mayor of Weymouth
Term Start:January 4, 2016
Predecessor:Susan M. Kay
State Senate1:Massachusetts
District1:Plymouth and Norfolk
Term Start1:January 1995
Term End1:January 2016
Predecessor1:Brian McDonald
Successor1:Patrick O'Connor
Term Start2:January 1991
Term End2:January 1993
Predecessor2:William B. Golden
Successor2:Brian McDonald
Birth Date:12 July 1961
Birth Place:Quincy, Massachusetts, U.S.
Party:Republican
Alma Mater:Wentworth Institute of Technology
University of Massachusetts Boston
Quincy College
Occupation:Small 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]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Four Square Restaurant - Braintree, MA.