Bob Hedlund | |
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3rd Mayor of Weymouth | |
In office January 4, 2016 –July 15, 2025 | |
Preceded by | Susan M. Kay |
Succeeded by | Mike Molisse |
Member of the Massachusetts Senate from the Plymouth and Norfolk district | |
In office January 1995 –January 2016 | |
Preceded by | Brian McDonald |
Succeeded by | Patrick O'Connor |
In office January 1991 –January 1993 | |
Preceded by | William B. Golden |
Succeeded by | Brian McDonald |
Personal details | |
Born | Quincy,Massachusetts,U.S. | July 12,1961
Political 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.
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%.
In November 2023 Hedlund was re-elected as Weymouth Mayor defeating Edward Cowen by a margin of 74% - 24%.
Hedlund formerly owned and operated the Four Square Restaurant &Bar in Braintree,Massachusetts. [1]