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.
The Marblehead Museum will host a talk Nov. 6 at 7 p.m. with author Nicholas Gentile, who will discuss his new book, “Enemies to Their Country: The Marblehead Addressers and Consensus in the American Revolution.” The book examines Marblehead’s divided loyalties in 1774, when town leaders known as
Loss of state transportation grants threatens to halt vehicle replacement and staff funding vital to medical and grocery trips.
His record in nonprofit leadership and district outreach positions him as a continuity candidate in a year marked by political realignment.
Town’s electric utility surpassed its long-range goal three years early, reflecting a steady shift from fossil fuels to contract-based, verifiable clean power sources.
The Marblehead Harbor Rotary will celebrate local artist Paul McMahan on Nov. 12 with a public reception marking the unveiling of his watercolor painting “Abbot After Dark,” the signature artwork for the 2025 Holiday Pops. The event will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Masons’ Philanthropic
Road resurfacing work will begin Monday on sections of Tedesco and Humphrey streets, according to the Marblehead Department of Public Works. D & R Paving is scheduled to start the project on or after Oct. 27 at 7 a.m. The work will occur on several intermittent days, the DPW
Completion is expected by early December, depending on weather, marking another step in the town’s broader effort to extend the life of municipal properties.
Oct. 12 12:28 p.m. — Dispatch advised Officer Taylor Nolasco that a gray Subaru Crosstrek reportedly involved in a Swampscott hit-and-run had been seen near Prospect Court. Nolasco located a vehicle matching the description on Prospect Street, noting a missing right front headlight consistent with collision damage.
The Marblehead Assessors’ Department, located in the Mary Alley Building, will be closed on Friday, Oct. 24, due to roof construction. During this time, staff will be available remotely and may be reached by email at AssessorsDept@marbleheadma.gov. All inquiries will be addressed as promptly as possible. We appreciate
The Select Board says the payout fulfills the final obligations of an arbitrator’s order that restored a veteran officer to duty earlier this year.
Marblehead will host an evening of New Orleans brass on Friday, Nov. 7, when the Grammy Award-winning Rebirth Brass Band headlines a benefit concert for the Marblehead Animal Shelter. The show will be held at Abbot Hall, with doors opening at 7 p.m. The event is presented by
Officials signaled that a general override may be needed for the first time in two decades to sustain core services.
To the editor: The skies cleared after the nor’easter to allow a beautiful morning for the 13th annual Miles for Mary 5K Run and Walk on Saturday, Oct. 18. Hundreds of runners, walkers and strollers of all ages joined the scenic course around Marblehead Neck. The 5K aims to
To the editor: We want to extend a heartfelt thank-you to everyone who came out to support Wreaths Across America at the VFW’s “Hunker in the Bunker” event. The room was packed, the energy was incredible and the raffle prizes—thanks to so many generous local donors—were
The proposed standards aim to make home upgrades more predictable and affordable by clarifying how residents can add renewable systems while maintaining traditional design features.
Plaintiffs describe a pattern of unequal treatment compared to other faith groups.