A young child’s imagined alter ego became a public event as residents lined streets and shops to support his recovery journey beyond months of intensive treatment.
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BOSTON — The Elections Division of the Secretary of the Commonwealth has certified the first five initiative petitions that have cleared the initial signature hurdle for the 2026 state election ballot, confirming each contains more than the 74,574 certified signatures required to advance to the next step in the process.
The ghostly sway of a native sea anemone reveals the quiet beauty of the seafloor — and the deeper connection unlocked through freediving.
LWVM Observer — Julie Matuschak Attendees: Kurt James, Alex Eitler, Debra Larkin, Nisha Austin, Ramon Garcia, Mimi Hollister, Brendan Callahan. The Marblehead Housing Committee met in hybrid session Dec. 9. The meeting was recorded and began at 3:35 p.m. Minutes from the Oct. 14, 2025 meeting were approved. Coffin
The hearing came after an outside review authorized up to $25,000 last year. A report released early April 2025 found no substantiation for antisemitism, harassment, retaliatory conduct, though it cited flaws in prior handling.
Enrollment is trending down across grade levels at an average annual drop of about four percent, a pattern administrators said complicates staffing plans and raises questions about where resident students are choosing to go.
After a summer marked by short bursts of extreme heat, officials say the town’s highest load landed at 34 megawatts this year.
A fall survey found 89.7% overall approval, with reliability and restoration drawing the strongest marks; participation skewed toward higher-income homeowners and empty nesters.
Pringles, an adult male domestic short hair, is one of the newest cats available for adoption at the Marblehead Animal Shelter, located at 44 Village St., and is already making a quiet impression. With soft tabby fur, expressive eyes and an easygoing presence, Pringles is described by staff as a
To the editor: As the year comes to a close, the ballot question committee Yes for Marblehead created for the July special election must close out the year and dissolve as an organization as required by law. One option for the ballot question committee is donating the remainder of its
A patchwork of donated labor and services carried the build from plan to install, with Rotary filling the remaining gaps after town approval.
DPW’s add ADA curb ramps, new curbing and smoother walking routes between Abbot Public Library and the Veterans Memorial campus.
Fire and public works officials say the event combines safety, disposal and a shared community tradition.
Anne (Hammond) Khatchadurian, 86, of Marblehead, passed away peacefully on Friday, Dec. 12. She was the daughter of Ralph and Mary Margaret (Brady) Hammond. She was a true Marblehead townie. She was born and raised in town, graduating from Marblehead High School in 1957. She lived for 10 years in
Two local organizers wouldn’t let the season pass without recognition — and donations pushed past records, expanding the effort to multiple burial sites.
LWVM Observer- Julie Matuschak Attendees: Kurt James, Alex Eitler, Debra Larkin, Nisha Austin, Ramon Garcia, Mimi Hollister, Brendan Callahan. The meeting began at 3:35 p.m. Minutes from the meeting of Oct. 14, 2025, were approved. Discussion re: Coffin School: Brendan Callahan Neighborhood meeting Brendan reported that a neighborhood