Driver hospitalized after single-vehicle crash closes Humphrey Street
Officers rendered aid to the driver and sole occupant, who was treated and transported by ambulance to a local hospital for injuries.
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Marblehead residents hold anti-ICE protest at busy intersection
Want the key town stories without the noise? Sign up for our newsletter for clear weekly updates on boards, budgets and what’s changing in Marblehead — no spam. Sign up for our once-a-week newsletter. A small group of Marblehead residents stood Thursday at the intersection of Pleasant, Village
Marblehead Harbors and Waters Board creates subcommittee to name new harbormaster vessel
Souza said he wants the choice to come from a broader consensus, citing community feedback and the need for a process that does not rest on one official.
JCCNS to host free composting program “Beneath the Surface” on Jan. 13
The Jewish Community Center of the North Shore (JCCNS) will host “Beneath the Surface,” an educational program on composting, on Tuesday, Jan. 13, from 12:30 to 2 p.m. at its Marblehead location. Presented by the Cottage Gardeners of Marblehead and Swampscott, the free program will explore how composting
Marblehead Cultural Council awards nine grants for 2026 programs
Want the key town stories without the noise? Sign up for our newsletter for clear weekly updates on boards, budgets and what’s changing in Marblehead — no spam. Sign up for our once-a-week newsletter. The Marblehead Cultural Council has awarded nine grants for 2026 to support community programming
Marblehead fire recruits complete rigorous state training program
Want the key town stories without the noise? Sign up for our newsletter for clear weekly updates on boards, budgets and what’s changing in Marblehead — no spam. Sign up for our once-a-week newsletter. Two members of the Marblehead Fire Department have graduated from the state’s intensive
TO THE EDITOR: Safe Boating Act adds bureaucracy without improving safety
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
Epiphany fire draws hundreds to Riverhead Beach
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.
Scenes from Marblehead’s 2026 Epiphany tree burning
From massive flames lighting the beach to intimate moments among families and firefighters, photographer Paula Muller captured the many sides of the Epiphany fire.
Shelter seeks homes for ‘momma cats’ to start new year
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
NEW LAWS: Marblehead boaters face new education requirement in 2026
State certification covering navigation rules, right-of-way and safety gear becomes mandatory for most motorized vessel operators, with staggered deadlines tied to age.
Marblehead schools pare $1.7M budget gap to $879,000
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.
Public Works Committee opens town’s first meeting of the year, signs off on warrant article
Vote advances a governance rewrite for voter consideration this spring, reshaping how infrastructure leaders coordinate labor, equipment and long-range planning.
Landing to host Burns Night celebration Jan. 15
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
POLICE LOG: Speaker disappears from library, resident reports missing Christmas cookware
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2025 year-in-review: Three months of showing up for Marblehead
Early coverage emphasized decision-making before votes were final, producing strong engagement around governance, finance and policy details.