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To the editor: I’m writing this in response to your piece on the new Hanson-Milone Safe Boating Act. It’s not going to change anything and will only prove to be another layer of bureaucracy that will only feed itself rather than serve the public good. As a
Residents gathered after sunset Jan. 6 as a towering stack of discarded evergreens was ignited, filling the shoreline with heat, sparks and the scent of pine.
From massive flames lighting the beach to intimate moments among families and firefighters, photographer Paula Muller captured the many sides of the Epiphany fire.
The Marblehead Animal Shelter is ringing in 2025 with a New Year adoption push, asking residents to consider making a resolution that helps four adult cats find permanent homes. A shelter flyer spotlights four “momma cats” available for adoption: Stella Blue, Hen, Snow White and Flower. The message, aimed at
State certification covering navigation rules, right-of-way and safety gear becomes mandatory for most motorized vessel operators, with staggered deadlines tied to age.
Enrollment has dropped by 487 students since 2018-19, but the superintendent said staffing cuts are limited because student needs — especially in special education — have become more complex.
Vote advances a governance rewrite for voter consideration this spring, reshaping how infrastructure leaders coordinate labor, equipment and long-range planning.
A Marblehead tradition for the last 18 years and a Scottish one since 1801, Burns Night will be celebrated again at The Landing restaurant on Thursday, Jan. 15. Robert Burns, the Scottish poet, songwriter and music collector, lived in the second half of the 18th century and wrote more than
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Early coverage emphasized decision-making before votes were final, producing strong engagement around governance, finance and policy details.
BOSTON — Secretary of the Commonwealth William F. Galvin is urging Massachusetts residents preparing to file their 2025 tax returns to review recent changes in federal tax law that could significantly affect their filings. Under a tax reform package signed into law in July, taxpayers who itemize deductions may now deduct
The Independent remembers people who sustained the town through teaching, creating, listening and showing up.
Joan (Colt) Hooper was imposing—in stature, in talent and in grace, a woman of gentle good humor. For all of her 96 years she enthusiastically loved her family, her friends and her dogs. She was an energetic artist, who shared her skills with others and continued to challenge herself
Since The Marblehead Independent went live in September, the stories that drew the most sustained attention have ranged from zoning disputes and municipal contracts to neighborhood traditions and local businesses. Many did not describe finished events, but moments within longer processes — decisions still unfolding, traditions still repeating and lives and
Joseph Carpineto, age 55, of Marblehead passed away unexpectedly on Monday December 22. He leaves behind his devoted wife of 22 years, Sherri (Levy) Carpineto, his most adored and cherished sons Harrison and Will Carpineto and his mom Joann Carpineto. He also leaves behind an abundance of loved family and