Starting from the roof down
Completion is expected by early December, depending on weather, marking another step in the town’s broader effort to extend the life of municipal properties.
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POLICE LOG: Crossing guard nearly hit, chimney scam reported
Oct. 12 12:28 p.m. — Dispatch advised Officer Taylor Nolasco that a gray Subaru Crosstrek reportedly involved in a Swampscott hit-and-run had been seen near Prospect Court. Nolasco located a vehicle matching the description on Prospect Street, noting a missing right front headlight consistent with collision damage. The registration
Notice of temporary Assessors Dept. closure
The Marblehead Assessors’ Department, located in the Mary Alley Building, will be closed on Friday, Oct. 24, due to roof construction. During this time, staff will be available remotely and may be reached by email at AssessorsDept@marbleheadma.gov. All inquiries will be addressed as promptly as possible. We appreciate
Marblehead finalizes $295K settlement in Gallo arbitration case
The Select Board says the payout fulfills the final obligations of an arbitrator’s order that restored a veteran officer to duty earlier this year.
Rebirth Brass Band to play benefit at Abbot Hall
Marblehead will host an evening of New Orleans brass on Friday, Nov. 7, when the Grammy Award-winning Rebirth Brass Band headlines a benefit concert for the Marblehead Animal Shelter. The show will be held at Abbot Hall, with doors opening at 7 p.m. The event is presented by Platorum
Marblehead projects $514,000 revenue drop in FY2027
Officials signaled that a general override may be needed for the first time in two decades to sustain core services.
OBSERVER REPORT: Board of Health – Oct. 15, 2025
Observer: Tom Krueger Members present: Andrew Petty, Tom McMahon, Tom Massaro, Amanda Ritvo CAHM health and wellness survey Dr. Tom Massaro reported that the Community Assessment of Health and Mental Wellness Committee met earlier in the day. Outreach was going well, but he said more residents still need to know
Marblehead, federal officials face lawsuit over alleged religious discrimination
Plaintiffs describe a pattern of unequal treatment compared to other faith groups.
Marblehead publishes preliminary property values for taxpayer review
Town leaders say releasing the figures in advance marks a step toward restoring confidence in local assessment practices.
Friends of the Performing Arts to host Rock the Arts Gala Nov. 6
The Friends of the Performing Arts will host the fifth annual Rock the Arts Gala on Nov. 6 from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Hooper Mansion. The event will feature live music by 5X Fast, small bites, a cash bar, raffles and a silent auction. Proceeds will support
OBSERVER REPORT: Marblehead Housing Committee — Oct. 14, 2025
LWVM observer – Bonnie Grenier Attendees: Brendan Callahan, Alex Eitler, Joe Whipple, Cathy Hoog, Kurt James, Debra Larken, Nisha Austin and Ramon Garcia HOME Program presentation by Kevin Hurley, director of North Shore Home The HOME program was established by the Department of Housing and Urban Development 30 years ago to
POLICE LOG: Driver warned for doing ‘doughnuts’ at church
Oct. 8 2:27 a.m. — Officers responded to a report of an alleged stolen vehicle at a convenience store on Pleasant Street. The vehicle’s owner told Officer Taylor Nolasco she had allowed a couple to borrow her white Volkswagen for 20 minutes around midnight, but they had not
Nearly 900 attend Scarecrow Stroll and contest in Marblehead
More than 70 scarecrows, crafted from cardboard kits and home projects, turned the waterfront park into a seasonal showcase of imagination.
Hundreds gather for ‘No Kings’ rally in Marblehead
Demonstrators wave signs and chant as part of national day of peaceful protest against federal policies.
Brown School pulls out all the stops for annual Monster Mash
Families, volunteers and students transform the campus into a Halloween village for one night of community celebration.
Marblehead Rotary Club's 5K for mental health set for Nov. 2
Marblehead Rotary’s annual 5K will fund local schools’ access to Inner Explorer, a nonprofit that offers evidence-based, audio-guided daily mindfulness used in more than 7,000 schools nationwide. Organizers say the program helps reduce chronic stress and build students’ self-awareness, attention and self-control. The race begins and ends at