Robert L. Hedlund
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.
Robert L. Hedlund | |
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| 3rd Mayor of Weymouth | |
| Assumed office January 4, 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Susan M. Kay |
| Member of the Massachusetts Senate from the Plymouth and Norfolk district | |
| In office 1995–2016 | |
| Preceded by | Brian McDonald |
| Succeeded by | Patrick O'Connor |
| In office 1991–1993 | |
| Preceded by | William B. Golden |
| Succeeded by | Brian McDonald |
| Assistant Minority Leader of the Massachusetts Senate | |
| In office 2011–2016 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 12, 1961 Quincy, Massachusetts |
| Political party | Republican |
| Alma mater | Wentworth Institute of Technology University of Massachusetts Boston Quincy College |
| Occupation | Small businessman. Restaurant Owner |
Education & 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 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.[1] He lives in Weymouth, Massachusetts.