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.
Power has been restored to thousands of Marblehead Municipal Light Department customers who lost electricity Thursday morning, General Manager Jonathan Blair said. The cause remains under investigation. “Lost several circuits. No known cause. Still investigating,” Blair wrote in a message around 8 a.m., shortly after the outage began. Blair
Officials will outline changes affecting a corridor segment and a key roadway junction, citing safety concerns and coordination with buried utility infrastructure.
The financing covers roadway work, school system upgrades, municipal building improvements and technology purchases previously authorized by Town Meeting votes.
Two sessions next week will include officials from multiple boards and schools, offering a chance to clarify how proposed spending changes could affect services and property taxes.
Her selection brings her back to an institution where she started, later becoming chief curator while broadening holdings in modern, contemporary and self-taught work.
Boston-based band The Smack Dabs will make their first appearance at Me&Thee Music on Friday, May 1, with a program of vintage swing blues rooted in the 1930s. The group specializes in high-energy, danceable music associated with artists including Tampa Red, Big Bill Broonzy, the Harlem
St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Marblehead will host its annual Spring Rummage Sale on Saturday, May 9, from 8 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. at 135 Lafayette St., continuing a longstanding community tradition that supports local outreach ministries and programs. The sale features a broad assortment of
A potential lineup of races spans multiple boards, with more than 30 hopefuls pursuing two dozen positions if nomination papers are finalized by the deadline.
Marblehead High School is set to present "Mamma Mia!" at the high school auditorium on May 1 at 7 p.m., May 2 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., and May 3 at 2 p.m. The production is directed by Ashley Skeffington, with Colleen Inglis
March 18 3:30 a.m. — Officer Taylor Nolasco responded to Broughton Road for a report that a person was asleep in a vehicle. At the scene, Nolasco found a resident sleeping in a red Toyota and used a translation app to communicate because of a language barrier. The resident
Town officials had argued the panel duplicated administrative roles, but department leaders warned it provides technical review and early problem-solving on capital projects.
Officials say state statute requires collective negotiation with a unified employee committee, preventing unilateral adjustments to contribution rates despite rising expenses.
A June 9 override could permanently lift the levy ceiling, with the largest package adding $1,782 by Year 3 for a typical single-family property.
Parents who allow underage drinking in their homes risk criminal charges, including possible jail time and fines reaching $2,000, officials told residents at a public forum.
The temporary uniform change honors seafaring soldiers under Col. John Glover, whose crews helped save Washington’s army during key retreats and crossings.
Voters now face races shaped by budget strain, lost grant access, reduced services and pressure to resolve housing law compliance.