BOSTON — Secretary of the Commonwealth William F. Galvin is urging Massachusetts residents preparing to file their 2025 tax returns to review recent changes in federal tax law that could significantly affect their filings. Under a tax reform package signed into law in July, taxpayers who itemize deductions may now deduct
The Independent remembers people who sustained the town through teaching, creating, listening and showing up.
Joan (Colt) Hooper was imposing—in stature, in talent and in grace, a woman of gentle good humor. For all of her 96 years she enthusiastically loved her family, her friends and her dogs. She was an energetic artist, who shared her skills with others and continued to challenge herself
Since The Marblehead Independent went live in September, the stories that drew the most sustained attention have ranged from zoning disputes and municipal contracts to neighborhood traditions and local businesses. Many did not describe finished events, but moments within longer processes — decisions still unfolding, traditions still repeating and lives and
Joseph Carpineto, age 55, of Marblehead passed away unexpectedly on Monday December 22. He leaves behind his devoted wife of 22 years, Sherri (Levy) Carpineto, his most adored and cherished sons Harrison and Will Carpineto and his mom Joann Carpineto. He also leaves behind an abundance of loved family and
His wife, Sherri, wrote that she is seeking help while raising two teenagers, Harry and Will, without their father.
Trash and recycling pickup in Marblehead will run one day late during the week of Christmas, according to the Marblehead Health Department. Collections will follow this schedule: Monday routes will be picked up Dec. 22; Tuesday routes Dec. 23; Wednesday routes Dec. 24; Thursday routes Dec. 26; and Friday routes
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BOSTON — The Elections Division of the Secretary of the Commonwealth has certified the first five initiative petitions that have cleared the initial signature hurdle for the 2026 state election ballot, confirming each contains more than the 74,574 certified signatures required to advance to the next step in the process.
LWVM Observer — Julie Matuschak Attendees: Kurt James, Alex Eitler, Debra Larkin, Nisha Austin, Ramon Garcia, Mimi Hollister, Brendan Callahan. The Marblehead Housing Committee met in hybrid session Dec. 9. The meeting was recorded and began at 3:35 p.m. Minutes from the Oct. 14, 2025 meeting were approved. Coffin
The hearing came after an outside review authorized up to $25,000 last year. A report released early April 2025 found no substantiation for antisemitism, harassment, retaliatory conduct, though it cited flaws in prior handling.
Enrollment is trending down across grade levels at an average annual drop of about four percent, a pattern administrators said complicates staffing plans and raises questions about where resident students are choosing to go.
A fall survey found 89.7% overall approval, with reliability and restoration drawing the strongest marks; participation skewed toward higher-income homeowners and empty nesters.
Pringles, an adult male domestic short hair, is one of the newest cats available for adoption at the Marblehead Animal Shelter, located at 44 Village St., and is already making a quiet impression. With soft tabby fur, expressive eyes and an easygoing presence, Pringles is described by staff as a
A patchwork of donated labor and services carried the build from plan to install, with Rotary filling the remaining gaps after town approval.
DPW’s add ADA curb ramps, new curbing and smoother walking routes between Abbot Public Library and the Veterans Memorial campus.