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Snow parking ban in effect until 7 a.m. Saturday

Snow parking ban in effect until 7 a.m. Saturday

A snow emergency parking ban is in effect as of 10 p.m. Friday, Feb. 20, and will remain in effect until 7 a.m. Saturday due to forecasted mixed precipitation, including ice and 2 to 4 inches of additional snow. Parking on any public way is prohibited during the

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Counseling center observes National Eating Disorder Awareness Week

Counseling center observes National Eating Disorder Awareness Week

National Eating Disorder Awareness Week (NEDAW), a nationwide campaign to raise awareness, provide hope and support to those who struggle with eating disorders and to challenge the stigma that often goes with them, runs this year from Feb. 23 to March 1. The 2026 theme is Every BODY Belongs. Eating

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Marblehead Arts Association to host opening reception for new exhibits

Marblehead Arts Association to host opening reception for new exhibits

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 Marblehead Arts Association will host an opening reception for its newest exhibits Sunday, March 1, from 2 to 4 p.m.

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Swampscott Fish Tales event to support local news initiative

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

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OBSERVER CORPS REPORT: Board of Health Feb. 4, 2026

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,

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Town advances maintenance contracts and Five Corners redesign

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

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OBSERVER REPORT: Marblehead Housing Authority – Feb. 10, 2026

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

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Lunt succeeds Freeman as Marblehead’s permanent police captain

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

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