A student art show in Abbot Hall, arranged to grow up
Marblehead’s student spring art exhibition, curated by five seniors, traces the climb from seventh grade to senior year.
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 League of Women Voters to host Candidates’ Night May 26
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EDITOR'S DESK: Why we’ll miss Lauren McCormack
Her work showed how small institutions can shape public memory through research, access and steady local trust.
McCormack leaves behind a restored landmark — and a fuller story of Marblehead’s past
Lauren McCormack will depart June 30 after guiding a $1.4 million restoration tied to slavery, freedom and local public history.
Marblehead to honor fallen service members during Memorial Day weekend
Four days of ceremonies, grave flagging and a parade, May 22-25, are open to the public.
Sewer district warning deepens Marblehead’s wider fiscal strain
As voters prepare to decide separate property-tax overrides, officials say regional wastewater costs are likely to rise through sewer rates — not taxes — as SESD seeks state relief for operating costs and long-term repairs.
PHOTO ESSAY: First MHD Cruise-In of the season rolls into Devereux Beach
Tuesday’s gathering drew owners, spectators and independent photographer Paula Muller for an evening centered on chrome, engines and conversation near Marblehead’s shoreline.
Fifty years a priest, measured one presence at a time
The Marblehead pastor says vocation begins with discerning what good the world most needs and giving fully toward it.
Marblehead Counseling Center honors Aldrich, names two scholarship winners
The nonprofit has provided social and mental health services for more than 55 years, with leaders urging more recognition of everyday civic support.
Marblehead's grant writer, coordinator leaves for state social equity role
Kezer credits Cotterell with building systems across departments as budget uncertainty continues ahead of June’s override vote.
EDITOR’S DESK: When Ted Turner returned the call
The media pioneer’s gesture in a small newsroom revealed how loyalty, memory and respect could matter as much as fame.
He asked if Marblehead was 'kind of being pricks.' Then the internet found him.
David Modica did not plan on speaking at Town Meeting, yet his brief remark exposed confusion over housing compliance and local candor.
‘Are we kind of being pricks?’: Resident’s question goes viral as Marblehead passes MBTA zoning
Officials advanced a plan centered on a private golf course, shifting density away from neighborhoods after earlier proposals failed at the ballot box.
Marblehead's 2026 Town Meeting in photos
Independent photographer Katie Ring's images capture the night's full arc.
Town Meeting parking: Overflow lots, shuttle service and enforcement notice
The Marblehead Police Department shared the following parking information for upcoming Town Meeting nights: * Overflow parking will be available at St. Stephen’s Church and Star of the Sea. * You may also park in all public lots, including the COA, Brown School, and Mary Alley, during the meeting. * Starting at
In a single-night Town Meeting, Marblehead clears override for the ballot and adopts 3A overlay
The zoning vote ended a prolonged standoff with state officials and restored eligibility for future grant programs lost during noncompliance.