I started my full-time reporting career in Marblehead in 2012 and have failed spectacularly at leaving. Now I cover the town through The Independent, following its people and stories with the curiosity that makes this place impossible to quit.
A candlelight chamber music concert titled “The Colors of Quartets” will be held at 8 p.m. Oct. 18 at St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, 26 Pleasant St. The program features Bernard Henrik Crusell’s Flute Quartet in D, Op. 8; François Devienne’s Bassoon Quartet No. 1 in C,
A new 31-foot fire and rescue vessel is expected to arrive at Marblehead Harbor in early November, bringing enhanced emergency response capabilities to the waterfront. It will be named the Stacey Clark, like its predecessor. The $589,000 aluminum Munson Marine Packcat tri-hull, built in Burlington, Washington to harbormaster specifications,
Officials project that the new fee structure could boost annual harbor revenues by more than $140,000, helping to stabilize the town’s self-funded harbor account.
A 15-year-old Marblehead High School student has been charged in connection with two incidents of hateful graffiti found on school property this week, police said Wednesday. Police said graffiti discovered Monday and Tuesday included a racial slur and antisemitic symbols. The incidents were immediately addressed by school administrators and School
The news follows the July repeal of zoning changes required under the MBTA Communities Act, which had made the town temporarily compliant.
Three female foster kittens named Dewey, Ripper and Bat are still seeking permanent homes through the Marblehead Animal Shelter. Adoptions are held at 44 Village Street, Marblehead, Massachusetts 01945. Hours are Tuesday 6-8 p.m., Friday 5-7 p.m., Saturday noon-5 p.m. and Sunday noon-4 p.m. Call 781-631-8664
Sustainable Marblehead, a volunteer-driven community organization dedicated to reducing carbon emissions and waste, has launched a new Energy Coaching Program to help Marblehead residents make their homes more energy efficient and climate-friendly. The program connects residents with trained, local volunteer energy coaches who provide free, one-on-one guidance on clean energy
Amy Gingle of Marblehead, a nonprofit fundraising professional with nearly 20 years of development experience, has been named to the Lynch/van Otterloo YMCA board of directors, board chair Pat Milner announced. Gingle is a senior director at the Orr Group, a full-service fundraising consulting firm. She previously worked as
The towns of Marblehead and Swampscott will host a joint Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Marblehead Transfer Station, 5 Woodfin Terrace, with access via Green Street. The event allows residents to safely dispose of materials such as
Local staging of Arthur Miller’s 1953 classic immerses audiences in a world where dread and devotion blur under flickering light.
Two upcoming events in Marblehead will honor Mary Park and support innovative brain cancer research. The annual “Miles for Mary” 5K Run/Walk is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 18, at Devereux Beach. Registration costs $30 in advance via milesformary.com or $35 on race day, which opens at 9 a.
Connor is the Independent’s inaugural columnist, offering readers seasonal advice rooted in her own backyard experiments.
The Marblehead Animal Shelter will observe National Cat Day on Wednesday, Oct. 29, to raise awareness of cats in need of permanent homes. The shelter, located at 44 Village St., is highlighting adoptable cats including Braveheart, Carmello, Flower and Travis. Adoption hours are Tuesday 6-8 p.m., Friday 5-7 p.
The 2025 National Friends of Libraries Week will take place Oct. 19-25. Friends of Abbot Public Library will join the celebration to highlight the group’s volunteer work and begin their annual membership drive. President Colleen Polk said, “leading the Friends Group is a fantastic experience to work with the
Folks will gather at Waterside Cemetery on Saturday, Dec. 13 to take part in the ceremony alongside communities across the country.
As tourist traffic climbs each October, committee members say a long-term plan must balance budget constraints with the cultural weight of a 1648 burial ground.