Officials warned that without large-scale energy reserves, the utility could face higher wholesale costs as neighboring communities invest in longer-duration technology.
With state housing officials signaling preliminary approval and the attorney general pursuing legal action, local officials adjusted district rules to meet a required capacity of 897 units.
Marblehead has declared an emergency parking ban due to expected snowfall, effective from 7 p.m. on February 10 through 7 a.m. on February 11. All vehicles must be removed from public streets during this period, with no exceptions. Cars left on the road risk ticketing and towing, as
The snow emergency parking ban in Marblehead was lifted at 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, according to the Marblehead Police Department. Officials reminded residents that depositing, pushing or blowing snow from private property onto public streets, sidewalks or fire hydrants is strictly prohibited. Police urged residents to remain cautious
As promised in my last column, in this column I’ll walk through the most important steps to ensure your data is backed up properly. Who Watches the Watchmen? While the cloud is a quick and (sometimes) easy way to back up your data, people often wonder how foolproof it
Health insurance threatens to consume nearly all of Marblehead’s annual tax-growth room.
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’s revised multifamily zoning proposal has cleared a key state review, with housing officials finding no conflicts with regulations — a development
Members backed a six-session Zoom effort led by licensed counselors, drawing twenty-six participants, many seeking guidance on helping relatives accept treatment while maintaining strict privacy.
Rising employee health coverage dominated cost growth, with projected premium increases poised to absorb nearly all annual property tax gains allowed under Proposition 2½.
Marblehead Animal Shelter is encouraging residents to consider adopting a cat and is featuring several adoptable cats, including McClane, Dusty Bottoms, Carmen, Baby S and Hen. Adoption hours are Tuesday 6-8 p.m., Friday 5-7 p.m., Saturday noon-5 p.m. and Sunday noon-4 p.m.
Mark R. Collins of Derry, N.H., died unexpectedly Jan. 19 at his home. Mark was born in Chicago May 12 — Mother’s Day — the youngest of the Collins children and the only boy. Mark and his family moved to Marblehead in the 1970s where he quickly made life-long
Norma R. (Silva) Dugan, age 90, a longtime resident of Marblehead, passed away peacefully on Jan. 26, following complications from pneumonia. She was the beloved wife of the late George R. Dugan Jr. Born in Peabody, Norma was a proud graduate of Peabody High School, Class of 1952. She dedicated
After his mother’s death prompted a move south, friends organized a farewell that reflected years of quiet support from coaches, police officers and shop owners.
Residents and period reenactors climbed Old Burial Hill in subfreezing weather to mark a Revolutionary War leader’s death anniversary.
Jan. 1 12:30 a.m. — Officer Taylor Nolasco was traveling outbound from Ocean Avenue onto Atlantic Avenue in a marked cruiser when a gray Honda CR-V allegedly ran a red light while traveling inbound on Atlantic Avenue, causing a collision between the two vehicles. Nolasco radioed dispatch at
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. Two of North America’s most iconic raptors made appearances in town this week, with local resident Trevor Moore capturing remarkable photographs