Juneteenth in Marblehead brings music, local history and a push to speak plainly
Nicole McClain traced Juneteenth to June 19, 1865, and said the delayed news of freedom still carries weight in American life.
Will Dowd
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.
New 250th exhibit lets Marblehead’s Revolution speak — loyalists included
Artifacts include loyalist shop goods, Glover documents, a privateering relic and a medicine chest carried by Dr. Elisha Story at Bunker Hill.
Marblehead sits just outside heat advisory line as season’s hottest air arrives
That does not mean the town gets a pass. Forecasters at the weather service office in Norton expect temperatures across eastern Massachusetts to hold in the mid 80s to low 90s both days.
Select Board turns from override win to accountability plan
The new board’s first meeting after the election focused less on celebration than on how the town will track and explain the new revenue.
Grenades found during Marblehead house clean-out rendered safe by bomb squad
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. Several military devices, including grenades, were discovered Tuesday during a house clean-out on Arrowhead Road, according to Fire Chief Jason Gilliland.
Stolen car submerged off Grace Oliver’s Beach tied to vandalism at Marblehead High football field
Police say the same car found in the water Wednesday matched one of two vehicles believed to have crossed Piper Football Field hours earlier.
NEWS ANALYSIS: Marblehead’s $17.3 million night ranks second in state history
Only Brookline has approved a larger permanent levy increase under Proposition 2½, placing last night’s votes near the top of the commonwealth’s 44-year record.
Marblehead shatters annual election turnout record with 47.5 percent voting
Even the lowest-participation precinct topped the previous townwide high in available records dating to 2006.
Noonan, Ferrante win Select Board as override supporters sweep top races
Turnout reached 47.5%, higher than any annual town election in the Independent’s records dating to 2006.
Marblehead voters approve $15M override, ending more than two decades of resistance
The result gives Marblehead its first operating override since 2005, after years in which residents mostly backed capital projects but rejected new operating revenue.
2026 ELECTION: Marblehead’s full unofficial results in one place
See how Marblehead voted on the overrides, townwide offices and contested board races after a heavy-turnout election night.
2026 ELECTION: Midday turnout already tops 2024 total as Marblehead votes on overrides
By early afternoon, 3,510 voters had cast ballots — already more than voted in the entire 2024 town election. Polls are open until 8 p.m.
Marblehead artist to discuss 'Prayer, Resistance and Joy' exhibit in Danvers
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. The NorthShore Unitarian Universalist Church will host an art reception and artist talk featuring Cathy Marie Michael on June 21 from 11:
Town to host annual Juneteenth celebration at Abbot Hall
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. The town of Marblehead will host its annual Juneteenth celebration June 12 from 4-6 p.m. at Abbot Hall. The community
Pride celebration to bring family fun, connection to Shubie’s
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. Marblehead Pride is gearing up for a "Family Fun Event" this coming Sunday, June 14, from noon to 3 p.
Marblehead concludes spring yard waste collection
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. Marblehead Health Department’s spring yard waste collection wraps up this week. The final scheduled pickup for the season occurs during the