Dockside dog becomes Marblehead’s contender in national pet contest
Lolo, a 9-year-old adopted pup tied to SUP East Coast Style, has reached the quarterfinals of America’s Favorite Pet, fueled by public votes and optional donations.
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In Marblehead, lawyers and scholar trace shifting lines of immigration authority
Panel at Old North Church maps tangled jurisdiction over deportation rules.
Marblehead elevates longtime foreman to parks director, succeeding Peter James
Brad Delisle takes over after his predecessor retired in January following 39 years with the town, leaving behind responsibility for more than 80 public properties and coastal sites.
Swampscott Fish Tales event to support local news initiative
Get our free local reporting delivered straight to your inbox. No noise, no spam — just clear, independent coverage of Marblehead. Sign up for our once-a-week newsletter. Swampscott Tides will present Swampscott Fish Tales: An Evening of Community Storytelling on Saturday, March 28, at 7 p.m. at the
OBSERVER CORPS REPORT: Board of Health Feb. 4, 2026
LWVM observer: Tom Krueger Members in attendance: public health director Andrew Petty, board of health members Tom McMahon, Dr. Tom Massaro and Dr. Amanda Ritvo Chair’s report CAHM wellness survey Massaro reviewed the response rate and format of the Community Assessment for Health in Marblehead wellness survey. Of 16,
Town advances maintenance contracts and Five Corners redesign
Get our free local reporting delivered straight to your inbox. No noise, no spam — just clear, independent coverage of Marblehead. Sign up for our once-a-week newsletter. The town is moving forward with a series of municipal contracts covering building maintenance services and a major redesign of the Five
Bagel shop owner honored as Marblehead Person of the Year
Aldrich previously ran Grab The Torch, a national service effort for high school students, then shifted toward baking after pandemic closures stalled in-person work.
Abatement filings drop sharply after assessment reforms
Officials attribute the decline to corrective steps after widespread overvaluations in 2024, including early release of draft figures and expanded outreach to property owners.
From crypto to MBTA zoning, Kezer previews Select Board-sponsored warrant articles
Police have asked town officials to prohibit digital currency kiosks, requiring any existing machines to be removed within 60 days if voters adopt the bylaw.
OBSERVER REPORT: Marblehead Housing Authority – Feb. 10, 2026
LWVM Observer: Cathy Marie Michael Board members present: Jenn Schaeffner, Bill Kuper, Terri Tauro and Kristin DuBay Horton. Absent: Jean Eldridge. Executive Director Cathy Hogg was present. Guest speakers from Winn included Sam Randall and Brendan (last name not provided), with one additional participant attending via Zoom. All members present
Lunt succeeds Freeman as Marblehead’s permanent police captain
Get our free local reporting delivered straight to your inbox. No noise, no spam — just clear, independent coverage of Marblehead. Sign up for our once-a-week newsletter. The Select Board voted Wednesday night to promote Acting Capt. Jonathan Lunt to the rank of captain, following a recommendation from Police
Select Board confronts the limits of Marblehead’s tax cap
Operating tax hikes have repeatedly failed at the ballot over four decades, a history that looms as officials debate how much to request and how soon.
Sally Sands appointed to fill Tucker vacancy on Cemetery Commission
A vacancy left by Jerry Tucker’s exit after relocating from Marblehead was filled Wednesday night.
Marblehead to replace hacked CodeRED system with $6,500 Regroup contract
Get our free local reporting delivered straight to your inbox. No noise, no spam — just clear, independent coverage of Marblehead. Sign up for our once-a-week newsletter. Marblehead to replace hacked CodeRED system with $6,500 Regroup contract After a cyberattack crippled its emergency alert platform and rattled residents
Marblehead issues three-day snow emergency parking ban
Marblehead has issued a three-day snow emergency parking ban beginning Wednesday night as winter weather, including snow and ice, moves through the area. The ban will be in effect from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. It is expected to be lifted at 7
Crosby’s Marketplace portfolio acquired for $9.7M
A Beverly-based real estate firm and its partners recorded deeds Feb. 6 transferring a six-parcel retail portfolio anchored by a longtime grocery store.