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 Independent is inviting Marblehead residents age 18 and older to take a short community survey on several of the biggest issues ahead of the 2025 Town Meeting on Monday, May 4, 2026. The survey asks about the town’s budget and override question, service priorities, and a small
On Wednesday, March 18, Jim Trick, proprietor of Marblehead Opticians, hosted a fundraising event to support brain cancer research through Miles for Mary. Friends and neighbors gathered at Marblehead Opticians for an evening of conversation, music and fashion in support of the cause. Guests enjoyed live music performed by Trick
Marblehead organizers said they will hold a No Kings protest March 28 as part of what they described as a nationwide day of nonviolent action. The event is scheduled for 2 to 4 p.m. at the intersection of Lafayette Street and Maple Street in Marblehead, Massachusetts. Organizers said residents
Town boards face unusually broad turnover, with nomination papers now circulating for 11 elected bodies and filing due by 5 p.m. April 21.
The hearing turned emotional as town leaders detailed lost posts, strained morale and deferred maintenance, underscoring a broader clash between service capacity and residents’ ability to pay.
A UConn team heard strong support for housing that fits nearby homes, with open land and public access ranking high during the Abbot Hall session.
A Finance Committee presentation on Monday broke down how Marblehead officials say they could close the town’s projected FY2027 deficit, including school cuts already made, a proposed trash fee and an estimated $1.8 million still unresolved.
Nomination papers are now available for a Monday June 9 election that will shape town government as Marblehead confronts budget pressure and policy decisions.
Not just an Oscar ballot — but a short list of movie moments.
A 31-foot aluminum vessel adds radar, sonar, thermal imaging and pumps 1,000 gallons a minute for fires, rescues and flooded craft.
A proposed $255 annual household charge for curbside pickup split the board, with some residents calling it leverage for a property tax override.
Town officials say Marblehead’s district may need roughly $1.5 million in additional reductions despite prior staffing losses that eliminated 14.75 full-time positions.
Scottish Celtic band Tannahill Weavers to perform March 20 at Me&Thee Music One of Scotland’s best-known traditional Celtic bands will make a stop in Marblehead later this month. The Tannahill Weavers will perform March 20 at Me&Thee Music in what organizers say will be the
Town’s first climate staff member will depart after roughly two years guiding emissions reduction planning and outside funding efforts that brought in more than $745,000.
A revised concept would preserve the Revolutionary War-era farmhouse while adding 140 apartments across parcels in Swampscott, Marblehead and Salem.
State commission approved premium hikes affecting municipal workers and retirees, giving local officials firmer projections as they prepare next spending plan.