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.
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From massive flames lighting the beach to intimate moments among families and firefighters, photographer Paula Muller captured the many sides of the Epiphany fire.
The Marblehead Animal Shelter is ringing in 2025 with a New Year adoption push, asking residents to consider making a resolution that helps four adult cats find permanent homes. A shelter flyer spotlights four “momma cats” available for adoption: Stella Blue, Hen, Snow White and Flower. The message, aimed at
State certification covering navigation rules, right-of-way and safety gear becomes mandatory for most motorized vessel operators, with staggered deadlines tied to age.
Enrollment has dropped by 487 students since 2018-19, but the superintendent said staffing cuts are limited because student needs — especially in special education — have become more complex.
Vote advances a governance rewrite for voter consideration this spring, reshaping how infrastructure leaders coordinate labor, equipment and long-range planning.
This reporting takes time, access and context. Independent, reader-supported journalism means no paywalls, no algorithms — just facts, for everyone in Marblehead. You’re able to read this work free because 72 Marbleheaders make it possible through annual and monthly contributions — and we endeavor to reach 100 members by the
Early coverage emphasized decision-making before votes were final, producing strong engagement around governance, finance and policy details.
BOSTON — Secretary of the Commonwealth William F. Galvin is urging Massachusetts residents preparing to file their 2025 tax returns to review recent changes in federal tax law that could significantly affect their filings. Under a tax reform package signed into law in July, taxpayers who itemize deductions may now deduct
The Independent remembers people who sustained the town through teaching, creating, listening and showing up.
Since The Marblehead Independent went live in September, the stories that drew the most sustained attention have ranged from zoning disputes and municipal contracts to neighborhood traditions and local businesses. Many did not describe finished events, but moments within longer processes — decisions still unfolding, traditions still repeating and lives and
His wife, Sherri, wrote that she is seeking help while raising two teenagers, Harry and Will, without their father.
Trash and recycling pickup in Marblehead will run one day late during the week of Christmas, according to the Marblehead Health Department. Collections will follow this schedule: Monday routes will be picked up Dec. 22; Tuesday routes Dec. 23; Wednesday routes Dec. 24; Thursday routes Dec. 26; and Friday routes
A familiar face at the table, a voice you’ve heard for years — this piece reflects on neighbors whose presence became part of the town’s rhythm.
Weekdays bring a full-time role at Marblehead Bank; nights bring three-hour sets spanning Etta James, Frank Sinatra, Stevie Nicks, Barbra Streisand, Judy Garland.
This reporting takes time, access and context. Independent, reader-supported journalism means no paywalls, no algorithms — just facts, for everyone in Marblehead. We run on an $80,000 annual budget, and 95 percent of every dollar goes straight into journalism, not profit. You’re able to read this work free