LWVM Observer: Cathy Marie Michael Members of the Marblehead Housing Authority heard tenant concerns about broken laundry machines, noise, cigarette smoke and property upkeep during a recent meeting attended by Jennifer Schaeffner, William Kuker, Terri Tauro, Kristin Dubay Horton and Executive Director Cathy Sheehan. During public comment, one tenant said
Marblehead organizers said they will hold a No Kings protest March 28 as part of what they described as a nationwide day of nonviolent action. The event is scheduled for 2 to 4 p.m. at the intersection of Lafayette Street and Maple Street in Marblehead, Massachusetts. Organizers said residents
Town boards face unusually broad turnover, with nomination papers now circulating for 11 elected bodies and filing due by 5 p.m. April 21.
The hearing turned emotional as town leaders detailed lost posts, strained morale and deferred maintenance, underscoring a broader clash between service capacity and residents’ ability to pay.
A UConn team heard strong support for housing that fits nearby homes, with open land and public access ranking high during the Abbot Hall session.
A Finance Committee presentation on Monday broke down how Marblehead officials say they could close the town’s projected FY2027 deficit, including school cuts already made, a proposed trash fee and an estimated $1.8 million still unresolved.
LWVM Observer: Tom Krueger Members in Attendance: Public Health Director Andrew Petty, Tom McMahon, Tom Massaro and Amanda Ritvo Minutes - Minutes from the meetings dated Nov. 10, Nov. 24, Dec. 9 and Jan. 3 were accepted. Chair’s Report Wellness Fair 2 - Another success, with congratulations to Tom
Nomination papers are now available for a Monday June 9 election that will shape town government as Marblehead confronts budget pressure and policy decisions.
Not just an Oscar ballot — but a short list of movie moments.
A 31-foot aluminum vessel adds radar, sonar, thermal imaging and pumps 1,000 gallons a minute for fires, rescues and flooded craft.
A proposed $255 annual household charge for curbside pickup split the board, with some residents calling it leverage for a property tax override.
Town officials say Marblehead’s district may need roughly $1.5 million in additional reductions despite prior staffing losses that eliminated 14.75 full-time positions.
Scottish Celtic band Tannahill Weavers to perform March 20 at Me&Thee Music One of Scotland’s best-known traditional Celtic bands will make a stop in Marblehead later this month. The Tannahill Weavers will perform March 20 at Me&Thee Music in what organizers say will be the
WVM Observer- Bonnie Grenier Attendees: Brendan Callahan, Debra Larkin, Nisha Austin, Mimi Hollister, Deacon Joe Whipple Discussion of Coffin School: A community meeting to discuss the Coffin School is scheduled for 3/18/2026 at 6:00 upstairs at Abbot Hall. The meeting will be conducted by the Technical Assistance
Town’s first climate staff member will depart after roughly two years guiding emissions reduction planning and outside funding efforts that brought in more than $745,000.
A revised concept would preserve the Revolutionary War-era farmhouse while adding 140 apartments across parcels in Swampscott, Marblehead and Salem.