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.
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.
Warmer days draw residents outdoors as gardens stir, boats return and harborside paths fill with walkers after a long winter.
The Marblehead Museum will launch its Road to Independence Walking Tour on Friday, April 17 at 7 p.m. with additional sessions Saturday, April 18 at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Tour guide Jarrett Zeman will lead participants through sites tied to Marblehead's role in the
Sustainable Marblehead will host its third annual Green Homes Tour on Saturday, May 2 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., offering a self-guided look inside nine local homes that showcase energy-efficient upgrades ranging from insulation and high-performance windows to heat pumps and solar panels. Five properties are new
The action comes as officials weigh a three-part override plan worth $9 million to $15 million, plus a separate trash ballot question for June.
The decision sends a $3.6 million first stage toward Select Board review, using a bequest that has grown since 2018 to replace an aging Green Street facility.
District leaders backed a $47.6 million spending plan that removes 22 positions and taps a reserve to close a $3.1 million shortfall.