To the editor: Every day more than 11,000 Americans turn 65. We all have a right to age strong. The Marblehead Council on Aging is an integral part of empowering the older adults of our community to age well and enrich their lives. One-third of the Marblehead population
To the editor: As Democrats’ odds of retaking both houses of Congress rise, the temptation to impeach Donald Trump will rise with them. Rank-and-file Democrats should firmly resist such temptations. Instead, ask primary candidates and elected officials to commit to three things: constrain the president wherever possible, investigate
To the editor: The Driftwood Garden Club (Driftwood Garden Club) wishes to express its sincere disappointment that closing or partially closing the Abbot Public Library (Abbot Public Library) is even being considered as an option to balance the town budget. Due to our long-term partnership with the library, we
To the editor: It is difficult to put into words what the Abbot Public Library means to Marblehead, but “devastating” is the only way to describe the possible loss of services. Recently, Town Administrator Thatcher Kezer said that budget priorities must focus on departments that “protect life and property.” I
To the editor: More than a job. For the past 11 years, I have been the caretaker of one of Marblehead’s treasures. I will never forget the first time I climbed the winding staircase to the clock tower and looked out over our beautiful town. I remember thinking that
Johannah "Josie" Crowley passed away peacefully, at home, on March 22, surrounded by her loving family. Josie (Hammond) Crowley was born in Marblehead on October 5 as the daughter of Mary (Brady) Hammond and Ralph Hammond. She was predeceased by her son Sean Patrick, her brother William and
To the editor: The Friends of the Abbot Public Library urge the Marblehead community and its leaders to prioritize funding of our library in the upcoming budget. Our library continues to be one of Marblehead’s most cost-effective assets. With a budget of about $1.5 million, it provides
To the editor: It was standing-room-only at the Abbot Library on Saturday, March 7, as our Marblehead Democrats caucused. The enthusiastic gathering heard from Democratic candidates and elected 18 delegates, including four alternates, to represent us at the Massachusetts Democratic State Convention. The Marblehead Democratic Town Committee is
Select Board member Moses Grader argues a reworked ledger shows schools directing roughly 63% of operating spending, leaving municipal leaders with less room to absorb sudden expense spikes.
Thomas Joseph Sheridan, age 89, of Marblehead, passed away peacefully on March 2, just six days shy of his 90th birthday. Born on March 8 in Providence, Rhode Island, Tom was the eldest of three children born to proud Irish immigrants, Thomas and Rose Sheridan. He was raised in Barrington,
By Charles H. Gessner Marblehead revenue must catch up to the burst of inflation that has plagued the United States for the past five years, due mostly to the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2021 inflation hit 7 percent; in 2022 6.5 percent; 3.4 percent in 2023; 2.9
By Jack Buba Fix It First — That is how we should view this current budget crisis in Marblehead. I am happy to support an override if only the town were willing to look at alternatives other than cutting two of the services the town wants most: the library and Council
By Judith Black "Nothing can be said to be certain except death and taxes." Of course, our distant ancestors moved here to avoid the king’s taxes, only to levy their own. The earliest, to cover the cost of the Revolution, caused a rebellion: Shays’ Rebellion. This is
By Melissa Clucas Many Marblehead residents care deeply about our public schools — whether they have children currently in the system, grown children who once attended or simply value the strength of our town. We are living through a period of significant financial pressure across the town, and those pressures are
Dr. Richard E. Yukins, 91 We write to announce the peaceful death of Dr. Richard E. Yukins at 91 years old. Born in Brockton, "Dick" went to Harvard College, New York University and Stanford University to become a practitioner and teacher in ophthalmology. With his medical skills and
Suzanne Healey, age 87, of Marblehead passed away peacefully on Feb. 12. She was the daughter of Charles and Alice Peale of North Reading. Suzanne was predeceased by her parents, her sister Patience Althoff and her husband of 52 years William J. Healey. Suzanne is survived by her daughter Kimberly