Will Dowd, a Salem resident, began his career in Marblehead and never really left it behind. Founder of The Marblehead Independent, he chases stories with deep curiosity and the relationships that shape town life.
The Marblehead Museum will host Pam Peterson for a talk on her new book, “Historic Burial Grounds of Marblehead,” on Oct. 9 at 7 p.m. Peterson, director of the Marblehead Historical Commission, profiles the town’s 13 cemeteries and notable residents buried in them, including John Glover, Elisha Story
The following briefs were submitted from Abbot Public Library to the Independent. Victorian gravestone symbols to be explored Oct. 9 Abbot Public Library will host a virtual program, “Victorian Sentiments: Gravestone Art and Symbols,” on Oct. 9 at 7 p.m. Historian Dennis Picard will discuss gravestone imagery and the
A community survey seeks thousands of responses, updated vaccine guidance urges caution and students may soon face a costly driving-safety simulation.
Her award-winning poetry, rooted in her Italian American heritage and North Shore community, blended feminism, politics and personal history.
A Navajo partnership, a neighborhood tradition and downtown celebrations keep the town glowing each fall.
Folk singer-songwriter Ellis Paul, a 15-time Boston Music Award winner, will return to Me&Thee Music on Friday, Oct. 3, at 8 p.m. Emerging artist Sadie Gustafson-Zook, winner of the 2022 Kerrville Folk Festival New Folk Contest, will open the show. Paul, whose songs have appeared in films
Native American storyteller Anne Jennison will share traditional Abenaki and Wabanaki stories at the Marblehead Museum on Oct. 13 in honor of Indigenous Peoples Day. The free program begins at 11 a.m. in the museum’s Jeremiah Lee Brick Kitchen at 157 Washington St. Seating is limited, and doors
A 12-year-old has been identified as the sole suspect in two fires set inside Our Lady Star of the Sea Church, according to Marblehead police and fire officials. The first fire was reported around 11:42 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 28, when Marblehead police and firefighters responded to the church
Marblehead Harbor Rotary will continue its holiday tradition, featuring Maestro Dirk Hillyer and the Hillyer Festival Orchestra
Successor will begin on Sept. 29 with a base salary of $216,000
A recent federal immigration action in Marblehead has prompted questions about how local leaders handle Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations, drawing clear lines between the roles of town police, the Select Board and federal authorities. Police Chief Dennis King said his department does not participate in civil immigration enforcement and
Michael Hall oversees the light department’s sustainability and rebate programs under the NextZero initiative.
Discover Marblehead and Marblehead Museum will host the sixth annual Fall Fair on Saturday, Oct. 4, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Lee Mansion Gardens at 161 Washington St. The event will feature shopping, live music, intuitive card readings, a photo booth, portraits and a range
The town’s fiscal 2024 audit showed strong financial performance with revenues beating forecasts by $2 million and expenditures $5.8 million under budget, but auditors identified significant weaknesses in cash management and federal compliance that delayed the report’s completion. Roselli, Clark & Associates delivered the audit exit conference
The Marblehead Board of Health has launched a comprehensive community wellness survey designed to identify the most pressing health needs of residents and guide future strategic planning initiatives. The survey, administered by the University of Massachusetts Boston in partnership with the town, aims to document wellness needs across multiple dimensions
Families can celebrate Halloween downtown Oct. 30 with trick-or-treating at local businesses and a Spooktacular at St. Michael’s Episcopal Church. The Marblehead Chamber of Commerce will host its annual business district trick-or-treating from 4 to 6 p.m. on Washington, Atlantic and Pleasant streets. Police plan to close Washington