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Rail trail team to unveil paving plan, new West Shore Drive bike lane
Officials will outline changes affecting a corridor segment and a key roadway junction, citing safety concerns and coordination with buried utility infrastructure.
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Smack Dabs to bring 1930s swing blues to Me&Thee on May 1
Boston-based band The Smack Dabs will make their first appearance at Me&Thee Music on Friday, May 1, with a program of vintage swing blues rooted in the 1930s. The group specializes in high-energy, danceable music associated with artists including Tampa Red, Big Bill Broonzy, the Harlem Hamfats, Duke
St. Andrew’s to host spring rummage sale to support community programs
St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Marblehead will host its annual Spring Rummage Sale on Saturday, May 9, from 8 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. at 135 Lafayette St., continuing a longstanding community tradition that supports local outreach ministries and programs. The sale features a broad assortment of
Marblehead High School to stage 'Mamma Mia!'
Marblehead High School is set to present "Mamma Mia!" at the high school auditorium on May 1 at 7 p.m., May 2 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., and May 3 at 2 p.m. The production is directed by Ashley Skeffington, with Colleen Inglis
Rhythm & Clues
Rhythm & Clues is a fundraising social to benefit the Marblehead Council on Aging, hosted by the Friends of the Marblehead COA. Tickets can be purchased online at https://bit.ly/fmcoa2026 or in person at the Jacobi Community Center at 10 Humphrey Street on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday (April
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GUEST COLUMN: Town moderator previews Annual Town Meeting, urges orderly debate
By Town Moderator Jack Attridge Marblehead’s Annual Town Meeting begins Monday, May 4, in the Marblehead High School fieldhouse promptly at 7 p.m. Town Meeting serves as the legislative body of our town government where Marblehead registered voters come together to debate and vote on the annual budget,
The most dangerous button on the Internet: 'Allow notifications'
A routine prompt can grant sites ongoing access to send alerts, often without users realizing they approved persistent messages beyond a single visit.
TO THE EDITOR: MAA thanks community for successful gala
To the editor: On behalf of the Marblehead Arts Association, we extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who made our recent “Through the Looking Glass” Gala such an unforgettable and successful event. Because of the incredible generosity of our sponsors, donors and community, we exceeded our fundraising goals in support
TO THE EDITOR: Thank you Marblehead community for supporting Jackson Weiss on wish day
To the editor: As the proud chief executive officer of Make-A-Wish Massachusetts and Rhode Island, I witness beautiful acts of kindness and generosity on nearly a daily basis. And still, there are times when I am blown away by the goodness of humanity. Sunday, March 29, in Marblehead was one
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Select Board moves to indefinitely postpone Public Works Committee article
Town officials had argued the panel duplicated administrative roles, but department leaders warned it provides technical review and early problem-solving on capital projects.
Eight possible outcomes, two gates: Marblehead’s override faces Town Meeting before it faces voters
A June 9 override could permanently lift the levy ceiling, with the largest package adding $1,782 by Year 3 for a typical single-family property.
Tucker urges Marblehead families to take underage drinking seriously
Parents who allow underage drinking in their homes risk criminal charges, including possible jail time and fines reaching $2,000, officials told residents at a public forum.