Deborah Harlow Gates, lovingly known as "Gam," passed away on June 15 at the age of 92. Her family announces her passing with deep sadness while celebrating a life filled with creativity, generosity, laughter and love. A lifelong resident of Marblehead and graduate of Marblehead High School'
To the editor: The Fourth of July is not just the date of our country’s founding, it is also the annual opportunity for the nation’s take slingers to Say Something Important About America. Especially with this year being the 250th anniversary of the republic’s birth. The narratives
To the editor: It is with a mixture of deep gratitude and profound sadness that I write to share that Lauren McCormack, our executive director at the Marblehead Museum, will be leaving her position effective June 30. As board president, working alongside McCormack has been one of the greatest privileges
William “Bill” Francis Winslow of Stoneham formerly of Reading passed away peacefully on June 18 surrounded by his family. He was born in Marblehead, son of the late Harold and Helen Winslow. Beloved husband of Oralee (Lee) Winslow. Loving father of William F. Winslow Jr. and Kristen O’Brien and
Laurel Whitney, 70, of Marblehead, passed away peacefully on June 9. Born in 1955, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Marilyn Walker. Laurel dedicated nearly 50 years of her life to nursing, a career that perfectly matched her kind, caring and compassionate nature. She was a devoted
To the editor: Three cheers for Marblehead democracy, which achieved a satisfactory outcome Tuesday without the help of this local voter. Registering for a mail-in ballot was the easy bit. Knowing I was going to be in Scotland on June 9, I strolled into the Town Clerk’s Office
Huge congratulations to Village School student Peggy Mulombe for her second-place win in Massachusetts' 2026 Letters About Literature program. It would be lovely to read her winning entry in the Marblehead Independent, and I hope you will print it. Youthful wins like this are such an inspiration, and
To the editor: On June 9, our community faces an important decision. The override vote is not simply about numbers on a spreadsheet; it is about the people who provide the services that residents depend on every day. Municipal employees are the ones who maintain our roads and public buildings,
A former town official urges voters to reject Questions 1, 2 and 3 while backing Question 4.
By Molly Teets On Tuesday, June 9, Marblehead voters will weigh in on a tiered general override (Questions 1, 2, and 3) to address the town’s $7.7 million operating budget deficit. As a member of the Finance Committee during this most challenging budget season, I have been deeply
To the editor: After many years serving on the Marblehead Select Board, I am stepping down. As I reflect on my time in that seat, one thing I know for certain is that this town has been fortunate to have Erin Noonan serving alongside me. I am writing to ask
To the editor: As voters prepare to vote on June 9, I encourage those in town to take a close look at Ann-Marie Jordan. I know she brings experience, compassion and a unique perspective that would be incredibly valuable to our School Committee. At a time when our schools
To the editor: I am writing to express my unconditional support of Julie Selbst for a seat on the Marblehead Board of Health. I have known Selbst for about 15 years now, and in that time she has consistently impressed me with her knowledge (about everything!) and her commitment to
To the editor: It is my pleasure to submit this letter in strong support of Jenn Schaeffner for Select Board. Jenn Shaeffner is exactly what Marblehead needs during our current financial hardships. She has a proven track record of fiscal responsibility during her time on the School Committee through careful
To the editor: On Tuesday, June 9, voters have the opportunity to elect two highly qualified candidates to the School Committee: Ann-Marie Jordan and Melissa Clucas. Ann-Marie Jordan is a new face who brings the valuable perspective of an experienced educator. From her career in the Gloucester and
To the editor: Next week I will be casting my vote for Erin Noonan for Select Board. She has proved to be an incredibly valuable asset to our governing board now for five years. She originally ran for Select Board because she could see the structural deficit in our finances,