To the editor: Can we all agree that the situation with the tree on Thomas Circle is absurd? Here is a tree that is clearly a public nuisance because its roots have smashed the surrounding infrastructure beyond all recognition. But it cannot be cut down because it is a shade
LWVM observer: Tom Krueger Members in attendance: Andrew Petty, Tom McMahon, Dr. Tom Massaro, Dr. Amanda Ritvo Chair's report Expanded Board of Health Massaro opened the meeting by reporting that he had received a letter from state Rep. Jenny Armeni stating that the Massachusetts House signed a bill
A historian-performer traced freedom songs from enslavement to twentieth-century protests, pairing brief explanations with live piano to show how music functioned as strategy, memory and protection.
A snow emergency will be in effect from 8 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 18, through 7 a.m. Monday, Jan. 19, due to a forecasted winter storm mix of snow, ice and freezing rain, according to Marblehead Department of Public Works. All vehicles must be removed from public streets during
A 3-1 vote backed higher charges for athletics, buses within 2 miles and tuition programs, generally about 3%. One member warned costs already outpace neighboring towns and strain families.
A classic romantic farce where mismatched couples collide during midsummer weekend.
Marblehead Counseling Center has opened nominations for its second annual $1,000 Community Scholarship Award, aimed at supporting local high school graduates who plan to pursue careers in health and wellness fields. The scholarship is intended to encourage students interested in mental, social and physical health professions, which the organization
This installment begins a multi-part look at Marblehead’s finances as officials prepare for the next fiscal year, examining cost pressures that are structural in nature rather than tied to any single decision or ballot question.
A morning gathering at Old North Church will feature student voices, a historic civil rights text and recognition for local justice work, followed by hands-on service nearby.
SWAMPSCOTT – The Independent Order of Odd Fellows Kearsarge Lodge No. 217 has pledged $10,000 toward preserving the historic General John Glover Farmhouse, supporters announced. The donation marks a milestone for Save the Glover!, a nonprofit group formed in late 2025 to raise money for restoration and long-term maintenance
The appointee replaces Terra Samuels and already serves on another town panel, offering familiarity with local operations while continuing to learn Marblehead’s fiscal framework.
A public request involving a long-standing linden near a residential bend was rejected after officials cited stability, age and state protections governing vegetation along public ways.
Town officials told the Disabilities Commission that Marblehead has made measurable ADA gains but faces years of costly work ahead, from municipal buildings to sidewalks and digital access. The update outlined progress, priorities and the financial reality shaping what comes next.
Massachusetts’ top lawyer said consequences are imminent for holdout communities, citing compliance by roughly nine-tenths of affected cities and towns after years of warnings.
Get our free local reporting delivered straight to your inbox. No noise, no spam — just clear, independent coverage of Marblehead. Sign up for our once-a-week newsletter. Jerry Tucker has resigned from the Cemetery Commission after moving out of town, making him ineligible to continue serving as a nonresident.
Members said feedback was largely encouraging, with most problems described as easily corrected through clearer language or minor density adjustments.