MLT to stage ‘A Little Night Music,’ where everyone wants the wrong person
A classic romantic farce where mismatched couples collide during midsummer weekend.
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.
Marblehead Counseling Center opens nominations for $1,000 community scholarship
Marblehead Counseling Center has opened nominations for its second annual $1,000 Community Scholarship Award, aimed at supporting local high school graduates who plan to pursue careers in health and wellness fields. The scholarship is intended to encourage students interested in mental, social and physical health professions, which the organization
Marblehead’s $128M budget grows, but the squeeze inside it tightens
This installment begins a multi-part look at Marblehead’s finances as officials prepare for the next fiscal year, examining cost pressures that are structural in nature rather than tied to any single decision or ballot question.
MLK breakfast to include 'Birmingham Jail' letter reading, Drum Major award
A morning gathering at Old North Church will feature student voices, a historic civil rights text and recognition for local justice work, followed by hands-on service nearby.
Odd Fellows lodge pledges $10,000 to save Glover farmhouse
SWAMPSCOTT – The Independent Order of Odd Fellows Kearsarge Lodge No. 217 has pledged $10,000 toward preserving the historic General John Glover Farmhouse, supporters announced. The donation marks a milestone for Save the Glover!, a nonprofit group formed in late 2025 to raise money for restoration and long-term maintenance of
New Finance Committee member brings accounting expertise, commitment to public service
The appointee replaces Terra Samuels and already serves on another town panel, offering familiarity with local operations while continuing to learn Marblehead’s fiscal framework.
Select Board denies Thomas Circle tree removal, postpones decision on municipal pines
A public request involving a long-standing linden near a residential bend was rejected after officials cited stability, age and state protections governing vegetation along public ways.
Kezer, Cummings outline ADA progress, costs and long road ahead
Town officials told the Disabilities Commission that Marblehead has made measurable ADA gains but faces years of costly work ahead, from municipal buildings to sidewalks and digital access. The update outlined progress, priorities and the financial reality shaping what comes next.
Attorney General sets end-of-January deadline for MBTA zoning enforcement
Massachusetts’ top lawyer said consequences are imminent for holdout communities, citing compliance by roughly nine-tenths of affected cities and towns after years of warnings.
Jerry Tucker resigns from Cemetery Commission after moving out of town
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. Jerry Tucker has resigned from the Cemetery Commission after moving out of town, making him ineligible to continue serving as a nonresident. Tucker said
Planning Board advances revised MBTA zoning to May Town Meeting after state identifies six technical fixes
Members said feedback was largely encouraging, with most problems described as easily corrected through clearer language or minor density adjustments.
Marblehead Housing Committee backs housing for Coffin School site
Officials described the recommendation as a policy position, not a commitment, stressing additional public sessions will precede any request for proposals.
New gun law requires expanded training, registration for Marblehead owners
Applicants and some renewals must complete live-fire coursework beginning in April, while a separate database will eventually catalog legally held weapons across Massachusetts.
Marblehead to observe Holocaust Remembrance Day
Marblehead will mark its fourth annual International Holocaust Remembrance Day on Friday, Jan. 30, with a schedule of events including a midday municipal ceremony and an evening religious service. For the fourth consecutive year, the Select Board has issued a proclamation recognizing the day and designating the month of January
Marblehead sustainability panel creates liaison group to update historic district guidelines
Town staff plan three to five meetings starting in late January, with Community Planning Director Brendan Callahan moderating and Coordinator Logan Casey providing support.
Marblehead Animal Shelter opens public voting for Adopt a Cat Month design
The Marblehead Animal Shelter is inviting the public to vote on this year’s “Adopt a Cat Month” design created by Marblehead High School art students, with voting open Monday, Jan. 19 through Friday, Jan. 23. The contest features five student finalist designs — including themes such as a cat on