Rail trail team to unveil paving plan, new West Shore Drive bike lane
Officials will outline changes affecting a corridor segment and a key roadway junction, citing safety concerns and coordination with buried utility infrastructure.
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.
Select Board approves $24.9M bond for seven capital projects
The financing covers roadway work, school system upgrades, municipal building improvements and technology purchases previously authorized by Town Meeting votes.
Officials to hold Dunkin’ office hours ahead of Town Meeting override votes
Two sessions next week will include officials from multiple boards and schools, offering a chance to clarify how proposed spending changes could affect services and property taxes.
Marblehead resident named director of Smithsonian American Art Museum
Her selection brings her back to an institution where she started, later becoming chief curator while broadening holdings in modern, contemporary and self-taught work.
Smack Dabs to bring 1930s swing blues to Me&Thee on May 1
Boston-based band The Smack Dabs will make their first appearance at Me&Thee Music on Friday, May 1, with a program of vintage swing blues rooted in the 1930s. The group specializes in high-energy, danceable music associated with artists including Tampa Red, Big Bill Broonzy, the Harlem
St. Andrew’s to host spring rummage sale to support community programs
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
Six contests could emerge on Marblehead’s June 9 ballot
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 to stage 'Mamma Mia!'
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
Coin shipment theft, alleged fraud and cut trees stand out in latest reports
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
Select Board moves to indefinitely postpone Public Works Committee article
Town officials had argued the panel duplicated administrative roles, but department leaders warned it provides technical review and early problem-solving on capital projects.
Marblehead Liberty Foundation targets insurance split as town cites bargaining limits
Officials say state statute requires collective negotiation with a unified employee committee, preventing unilateral adjustments to contribution rates despite rising expenses.
Eight possible outcomes, two gates: Marblehead’s override faces Town Meeting before it faces voters
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.
Tucker urges Marblehead families to take underage drinking seriously
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.
Marblehead police badge carries ‘Spirit of ‘76’ into Revolution 250
The temporary uniform change honors seafaring soldiers under Col. John Glover, whose crews helped save Washington’s army during key retreats and crossings.
Schaeffner joins Select Board race as Fox eyes School Committee comeback
Voters now face races shaped by budget strain, lost grant access, reduced services and pressure to resolve housing law compliance.
PHOTO ESSAY: Signs of spring in Marblehead
Warmer days draw residents outdoors as gardens stir, boats return and harborside paths fill with walkers after a long winter.