Scenes from Marblehead’s 54th Christmas Walk weekend
Families clustered along Old Town’s narrow ways, sharing the small moments that have long defined this seasonal gathering.
Independent Staff
Marblehead rings in holidays with tree lightings, Santa’s arrival by sea and a packed parade
A coordinated effort between the Chamber, Select Board, police and DPW kept closures, staging and parade logistics running smoothly for businesses and residents.
OBITUARY: Leslie Ann Stucke, 66
Leslie Ann Stucke, 66, of Marblehead, MA died peacefully in her sleep on October 28, 2025. Born in Marblehead’s Mary Alley Hospital on November 5, 1958, to John and Priscilla (Mock) Stucke, Leslie was a true “Marbleheader.” Leslie was diagnosed at a very young age with cerebral palsy, but
OBITUARY: Kenneth S. MacAskill, 90
Kenneth Stuart MacAskill, age 90, of Marblehead passed away peacefully on Monday November 24. He was predeceased by his wife, Dorothy Spellman MacAskill, in 2015 after sharing 58 great years of marriage. Born on January 29 at Franklin Street Mary Alley Hospital, he was the son of the late Kenneth
TO THE EDITOR: Marblehead Arts Association asks community to support misson, help preserve historic mansion
To the editor: TL;DR – Please donate, we need the money. The last few years have been tough for all nonprofit organizations, but the arts have been particularly hard hit. Some grants and other types of funding have been eliminated while the competition to secure others has become fierce. The
TO THE EDITOR: Select Board member addresses allegations against police chief
Get our free local reporting delivered straight to your inbox. No noise, no spam — just clear, independent coverage of Marblehead. Sign up for our once-a-week newsletter. To the editor: As a member of the Marblehead Select Board, I want to address the recent article published on Nov. 24, which reported
GUEST COLUMN: With 2026 warrant open, moderator invites residents to seek guidance
As Marblehead’s town moderator, I want to take this opportunity to update residents on an important milestone in our annual civic calendar. Last week, the Select Board officially opened the warrant for our 2026 Annual Town Meeting. The warrant is now open for resident submissions until noon on Friday,
TO THE EDITOR: ‘Thanksgiving Grace’
To the editor: As we gather for Thanksgiving, it’s worth pausing to reflect on the people whose work and care make this day — and every day —possible. For farmers, for truckers, store workers, and such, today, without them, we’d not have very much. We Are Thankful For those
Abbot Public Library to host program on eco-friendly lawn alternatives
Abbot Public Library and Sustainable Marblehead will host "Transition Your Lawn: Plant Hope," a December program designed to show residents how small landscape changes can support healthier ecosystems. The event focuses on shifting from manicured turf lawns to environmentally beneficial yard practices. According to the announcement, the program
TO THE EDITOR: Declining housing doesn't eliminate the burden, it exports it
To the editor: At the recent Coffin School listening session, several abutting residents asked some variant of why they should have to bear the burden of residential development on the site. This framing, that housing is a burden, was also widely present during the town's debate over 3A