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.
The Marblehead Independent is inviting Marblehead residents age 18 and older to take a short community survey on several of the biggest issues ahead of the 2025 Town Meeting on Monday, May 4, 2026. The survey asks about the town’s budget and override question, service priorities, and a small
On Wednesday, March 18, Jim Trick, proprietor of Marblehead Opticians, hosted a fundraising event to support brain cancer research through Miles for Mary. Friends and neighbors gathered at Marblehead Opticians for an evening of conversation, music and fashion in support of the cause. Guests enjoyed live music performed by Trick
LWVM Observer: Cathy Marie Michael Members of the Marblehead Housing Authority heard tenant concerns about broken laundry machines, noise, cigarette smoke and property upkeep during a recent meeting attended by Jennifer Schaeffner, William Kuker, Terri Tauro, Kristin Dubay Horton and Executive Director Cathy Sheehan. During public comment, one tenant said
Marblehead organizers said they will hold a No Kings protest March 28 as part of what they described as a nationwide day of nonviolent action. The event is scheduled for 2 to 4 p.m. at the intersection of Lafayette Street and Maple Street in Marblehead, Massachusetts. Organizers said residents
Town boards face unusually broad turnover, with nomination papers now circulating for 11 elected bodies and filing due by 5 p.m. April 21.
The hearing turned emotional as town leaders detailed lost posts, strained morale and deferred maintenance, underscoring a broader clash between service capacity and residents’ ability to pay.
A UConn team heard strong support for housing that fits nearby homes, with open land and public access ranking high during the Abbot Hall session.
To the editor: The Friends of the Abbot Public Library urge the Marblehead community and its leaders to prioritize funding of our library in the upcoming budget. Our library continues to be one of Marblehead’s most cost-effective assets. With a budget of about $1.5 million, it provides over
A Finance Committee presentation on Monday broke down how Marblehead officials say they could close the town’s projected FY2027 deficit, including school cuts already made, a proposed trash fee and an estimated $1.8 million still unresolved.
To the editor: It was standing-room-only at the Abbot Library on Saturday, March 7, as our Marblehead Democrats caucused. The enthusiastic gathering heard from Democratic candidates and elected 18 delegates, including four alternates, to represent us at the Massachusetts Democratic State Convention. The Marblehead Democratic Town Committee is grateful to
Select Board member Moses Grader argues a reworked ledger shows schools directing roughly 63% of operating spending, leaving municipal leaders with less room to absorb sudden expense spikes.
LWVM Observer: Tom Krueger Members in Attendance: Public Health Director Andrew Petty, Tom McMahon, Tom Massaro and Amanda Ritvo Minutes - Minutes from the meetings dated Nov. 10, Nov. 24, Dec. 9 and Jan. 3 were accepted. Chair’s Report Wellness Fair 2 - Another success, with congratulations to Tom
Nomination papers are now available for a Monday June 9 election that will shape town government as Marblehead confronts budget pressure and policy decisions.
Not just an Oscar ballot — but a short list of movie moments.
Winter tracking is a great activity to do with kids, who are natural finders. They love looking for things, and they notice stuff we adults miss. And, there are lots of tracks to be seen, even in the congested areas of Marblehead.
A 31-foot aluminum vessel adds radar, sonar, thermal imaging and pumps 1,000 gallons a minute for fires, rescues and flooded craft.