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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The municipal electric utility laid out a three-step effort to harden lines between Salem and Marblehead, shifting thousands of feet of sub-transmission wires into underground conduits along the former rail corridor.
Users report that folders stored on Comcast’s servers sometimes fail to appear after the transition, and recovery attempts by both companies have been unsuccessful.
His work became the backbone of the committee’s effort to bring Marblehead’s bylaws, special acts and practices into one reference document.
Findings point to modest support alongside notable uncertainty, highlighting differing views on development likelihood, local impacts and the town’s loss of state funding since July.
Local officials sought advance feedback from Boston before going back to residents, hoping to avoid another long public process built around a concept that might not meet Section 3A.
Sewall Street site becomes 24/7 home for town’s dedicated EMS crew, with living quarters designed for long shifts and overnight coverage.
Families clustered along Old Town’s narrow ways, sharing the small moments that have long defined this seasonal gathering.
A coordinated effort between the Chamber, Select Board, police and DPW kept closures, staging and parade logistics running smoothly for businesses and residents.
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What began as a playful contest between two neighbors is now a meticulously managed neighborhood ritual, complete with tongue-in-cheek rule memos from self-appointed “Chairman of the Cord.”
Measures that qualify will join a firearms referendum already certified, creating an extensive statewide slate for consideration.
Columnist says recovering gear from the Marblehead seafloor became a way to support neighbors whose livelihood depends on weather, tides and long hours.
Capital work centers on maintaining aging piers, docks and electrical systems, with estimates based on early contractor conversations and pending bid responses.
The milestone reflects weeks of community events, including a fundraiser at the local veterans post that drew a full house and steady contributions.
The Marblehead Animal Shelter is seeking homes for four adult cats featured in its holiday adoption campaign: Snow White, Nick, Flower and Stella Blue. The shelter said the cats are available during its regular adoption hours at 44 Village St. The facility is open Tuesday 6-8 p.m., Friday 5-7