Gulf War Apache pilot to deliver Veterans Day keynote at Abbot Hall
The town’s observance will honor veterans across generations, closing with music, reflection, and a call to remember those who carried Marblehead’s name into distant conflicts.
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 to honor veterans with full week of observances and community tributes
The schedule brings together residents, veterans and local leaders for breakfasts, concerts and fund-raisers reflecting the town’s lasting gratitude for military service.
Gen. John Glover’s deteriorating farmhouse earns spot on state endangered list
The listing brings state-level recognition to a site tied to a key Continental Army leader whose regiment helped Washington cross the Delaware and whose final home now faces redevelopment pressure.
Finance director details limits of revenue growth amid rising costs
Rising costs for health insurance, labor contracts and waste disposal are driving expenses faster than predictable revenue sources can recover
Salem Arts Association to open new gallery on Pickering Wharf
SALEM — Salem Arts Association announced it will open a new gallery and shop at 88 Wharf St. on Pickering Wharf, marking what the nonprofit called “a new chapter” in its mission to expand visibility, accessibility and community partnerships. The organization, which has operated at 159 Derby St. since January 2020,
Swirl of light over Marblehead traced to European rocket launch
The spectacle coincided with continuing public interest in celestial events, as an interstellar comet passes through the inner Solar System for the first time in recorded history
Abbot Public Library programs: Nov. 17-21
Abbot Public Library will host a range of programs Nov. 17-21, including a whale documentary, a beauty workshop, a unicorn-themed children’s class and a mini book sale. All events are free, with most requiring advance registration at abbotlibrary.org/events. Virtual holiday romance talk Booklist reviewer John Charles will
Marblehead lands $20K grant to reclaim untold Revolution stories
Marblehead has been awarded a $20,000 “Promises of the Revolution” grant from Mass Humanities to support a new project exploring the lives of Black and Indigenous residents who contributed to the American Revolution. The grant is part of a statewide initiative distributing $600,000 to 34 cultural organizations as
Marblehead eyes Tedesco Country Club for MBTA zoning compliance
Town studying golf course land as potential housing district to regain state funding and reduce the chance of large-scale construction
Immigration attorney explores bid for 6th District seat
Her work with civic organizations and legal aid groups has positioned her as a bridge between immigrant communities and local government.
Symposium to explore Marblehead’s forgotten trade ties with Spain
A symposium at Salem State University will explore the historic trade ties between New England and the Iberian Peninsula that once made the Spanish Basque city of Bilbao “practically Marblehead’s sister city.” The event, titled “To Drive a Great Trade for Bilbao: Rediscovering New England’s Iberian Ties, 1640s–
Music and mission: Marblehead VFW launches November benefit events
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2005 is launching a month of community events and donation drives to support local veterans and families in need. On Saturday, Nov. 8, Jay Apt and The Malicaminos will perform at the Marblehead VFW as part of their “New Clothing Drive Donation Tour 2025.” The
Marblehead runs for mindfulness: Rotary 5K supports Inner Explorer’s mission
Organizers described the morning gathering as part fundraiser, part affirmation that supporting well-being is a shared civic responsibility.
Independent survey finds public split on future of Coffin School property
Housing and green space drew nearly equal backing in online feedback about future uses for the former school property.
Marblehead Animal Shelter seeks ‘Home 4 Thanksgiving’ adoptions
The Marblehead Animal Shelter is hoping to find forever homes for four cats this Thanksgiving season. In its “A Home 4 Thanksgiving” campaign, the shelter spotlights Ophelia, Dewey, Travis and Flower — all waiting for adoption at its Village Street facility. Shelter volunteers said they are grateful for community support but
In Marblehead, a roof that turns sunshine into power
The open-house event revealed how innovation and design can merge, producing a self-sufficient home that blends into a local neighborhood.