To the editor: As the proud chief executive officer of Make-A-Wish Massachusetts and Rhode Island, I witness beautiful acts of kindness and generosity on nearly a daily basis. And still, there are times when I am blown away by the goodness of humanity. Sunday, March 29, in Marblehead
Warmer days draw residents outdoors as gardens stir, boats return and harborside paths fill with walkers after a long winter.
LWVM Observer: Maggie Smist Members in Attendance: Jean Jacques Yarmoff, Michael Hull, Simon Frechette, Matt Harrington and Adam Smith John Blair, general manager Call to Order at 4:02 p.m. Land acknowledgment read. There was one question from the public about an issue in Revere where there was an
The Marblehead Museum will launch its Road to Independence Walking Tour on Friday, April 17 at 7 p.m. with additional sessions Saturday, April 18 at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Tour guide Jarrett Zeman will lead participants through sites tied to Marblehead's role in the
Sustainable Marblehead will host its third annual Green Homes Tour on Saturday, May 2 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., offering a self-guided look inside nine local homes that showcase energy-efficient upgrades ranging from insulation and high-performance windows to heat pumps and solar panels. Five
The action comes as officials weigh a three-part override plan worth $9 million to $15 million, plus a separate trash ballot question for June.
The decision sends a $3.6 million first stage toward Select Board review, using a bequest that has grown since 2018 to replace an aging Green Street facility.
To the editor: Every day more than 11,000 Americans turn 65. We all have a right to age strong. The Marblehead Council on Aging is an integral part of empowering the older adults of our community to age well and enrich their lives. One-third of the Marblehead population
To the editor: As Democrats’ odds of retaking both houses of Congress rise, the temptation to impeach Donald Trump will rise with them. Rank-and-file Democrats should firmly resist such temptations. Instead, ask primary candidates and elected officials to commit to three things: constrain the president wherever possible, investigate
To the editor: The Driftwood Garden Club (Driftwood Garden Club) wishes to express its sincere disappointment that closing or partially closing the Abbot Public Library (Abbot Public Library) is even being considered as an option to balance the town budget. Due to our long-term partnership with the library, we
District leaders backed a $47.6 million spending plan that removes 22 positions and taps a reserve to close a $3.1 million shortfall.
Two warrant items would either scrap a 1970-era advisory panel or remake it with fewer meetings and a tighter mission over roads and municipal buildings.
To the editor: It is difficult to put into words what the Abbot Public Library means to Marblehead, but “devastating” is the only way to describe the possible loss of services. Recently, Town Administrator Thatcher Kezer said that budget priorities must focus on departments that “protect life and property.” I
Marblehead Museum is collecting donations of vintage, antique and collectible items for its sixth annual Treasure Sale, set for Sept. 27 in the Lee Mansion Gardens. Accepted donations include books, small furniture, lighting, jewelry, artwork, maps, ceramics, vintage household goods, clothing, quilts, accessories and Marblehead-related items. Those unsure whether
Mugford Street Players will stage Confessions of Love, a trio of short dramas featuring James Butterfield, Sue Brother and Stephen Cooper, beginning Sunday, April 19, at the Unitarian-Universalist Church of Marblehead. Directed by John Fogle, the production will run for seven performances at 3 p.m. on Sundays and
A memorandum of understanding being finalized with the School Committee and Finance Committee would formally commit the town to holding the line through fiscal 2029 if any tier passes in June.