At Old Burial Hill, protecting the past collides with cutting the grass
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.
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.
School Committee votes to self-report possible Open Meeting violation
Members also reviewed draft language from the Town Charter Committee during its meeting Wednesday.
Rec and Park Commission votes to recommend $381K Reynolds design contract
Municipal-focused firm CHA selected over lower bidder for in-house expertise, specialization in public sports facilities.
Author to share stories of Marblehead’s historic cemeteries Oct. 9
The Marblehead Museum will host Pam Peterson for a talk on her new book, “Historic Burial Grounds of Marblehead,” on Oct. 9 at 7 p.m. Peterson, director of the Marblehead Historical Commission, profiles the town’s 13 cemeteries and notable residents buried in them, including John Glover, Elisha Story
Victorian gravestone symbols to be explored Oct. 9
The following briefs were submitted from Abbot Public Library to the Independent. Victorian gravestone symbols to be explored Oct. 9 Abbot Public Library will host a virtual program, “Victorian Sentiments: Gravestone Art and Symbols,” on Oct. 9 at 7 p.m. Historian Dennis Picard will discuss gravestone imagery and the
At last, Marblehead Board of Health strikes $1.6M transfer station deal
A community survey seeks thousands of responses, updated vaccine guidance urges caution and students may soon face a costly driving-safety simulation.
Jennifer Martelli, poet of identity, activism and coastal life, dies at 63
Her award-winning poetry, rooted in her Italian American heritage and North Shore community, blended feminism, politics and personal history.
Marblehead pumpkins mark season of tradition, community
A Navajo partnership, a neighborhood tradition and downtown celebrations keep the town glowing each fall.
Ellis Paul to perform at Me&Thee
Folk singer-songwriter Ellis Paul, a 15-time Boston Music Award winner, will return to Me&Thee Music on Friday, Oct. 3, at 8 p.m. Emerging artist Sadie Gustafson-Zook, winner of the 2022 Kerrville Folk Festival New Folk Contest, will open the show. Paul, whose songs have appeared in films
Marblehead Museum to host Native American storyteller on Indigenous Peoples Day
Native American storyteller Anne Jennison will share traditional Abenaki and Wabanaki stories at the Marblehead Museum on Oct. 13 in honor of Indigenous Peoples Day. The free program begins at 11 a.m. in the museum’s Jeremiah Lee Brick Kitchen at 157 Washington St. Seating is limited, and doors
Marblehead police: Juvenile identified in church fire incidents
A 12-year-old has been identified as the sole suspect in two fires set inside Our Lady Star of the Sea Church, according to Marblehead police and fire officials. The first fire was reported around 11:42 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 28, when Marblehead police and firefighters responded to the church
Holiday Pops 2025 at Abbot Hall set for Dec. 13
Marblehead Harbor Rotary will continue its holiday tradition, featuring Maestro Dirk Hillyer and the Hillyer Festival Orchestra
Kowalik will not stay after all, to leave MMLD with $207K payout
Successor will begin on Sept. 29 with a base salary of $216,000
Town officials clarify limits in ICE enforcement
A recent federal immigration action in Marblehead has prompted questions about how local leaders handle Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations, drawing clear lines between the roles of town police, the Select Board and federal authorities. Police Chief Dennis King said his department does not participate in civil immigration enforcement and
In Marblehead, a new voice for energy rebates
Michael Hall oversees the light department’s sustainability and rebate programs under the NextZero initiative.
Marblehead fall fair set for Oct. 4
Discover Marblehead and Marblehead Museum will host the sixth annual Fall Fair on Saturday, Oct. 4, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Lee Mansion Gardens at 161 Washington St. The event will feature shopping, live music, intuitive card readings, a photo booth, portraits and a range