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,
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 Corners intersection
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.
Officials attribute the decline to corrective steps after widespread overvaluations in 2024, including early release of draft figures and expanded outreach to property owners.
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.
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
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 Chief Dennis
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.
A vacancy left by Jerry Tucker’s exit after relocating from Marblehead was filled Wednesday night.
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 during a
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 a.
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.
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