Moulton reviews Burlington ICE facility, cites ongoing concerns
The visit included discussions with staff about intake practices, food service, legal access and communication procedures.
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Subcommittee weighs FY27 budget amid enrollment decline, service expectations
Spreadsheets, testimony and staffing data revealed how officials are mapping educational priorities against limited revenue as planning for the coming fiscal cycle begins.
Public Works Committee reviews Reynolds Field project, energy plan and committee’s future
Members are weighing structural changes to the interdepartmental group, including revised membership and a shift to quarterly meetings ahead of a Town Meeting article in January.
Police chief responds to criticism over social host law enforcement
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 police chief Dennis King released a statement Monday defending his department’s enforcement of social host laws, responding to concerns raised by Board
CBS films Revolutionary War segments in Marblehead
Segments will connect the community’s stories with a statewide effort to recognize events leading into the nation’s founding.
OBSERVER CORPS: Board of Health — Nov. 24, 2025
LWVM observer: Tom Krueger Members in attendance: Public Health Director Andrew Petty, Tom McMahon, Dr. Tom Massaro, Dr. Amanda Ritvo ⸻ CAHM health and wellness survey Massaro gave an update on the survey. The postcards announcing the survey were mailed on Oct. 1, 2025. The first week brought 1,342 replies
Power restored on Marblehead Neck after gas leak
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. Power was restored around 12 p.m. Tuesday on Marblehead Neck after the Fire Department asked the Marblehead Municipal Light Department to secure electricity
5MW battery storage plan promising $500K in annual savings presented to light board
Commissioners reviewed a revenue-sharing model that would let the storage unit lower peak costs while giving the utility emergency control during grid shortages.
Marblehead Board of Health tackles youth drinking enforcement, health misinformation
Officials reviewed research on childhood immunization, shared updates on seasonal illness trends and outlined next steps for gathering townwide health data.
Marblehead library crafts stars to showcase shelter cats
The Abbot Public Library is launching a December craft project that invites children to decorate paper stars with photos of cats from the Marblehead Animal Shelter in an effort to help the animals find new homes. The program, promoted through a flyer provided to the library’s patrons, encourages kids
OBSERVER CORPS REPORT: Task Force Against Discrimination — Nov. 20, 2025
LWVM observer: Shari Pressman Members in attendance: Helaine Hazlett, Diane Gora, Chief Dennis King, Deacon Joe Whipple, Chris Buell, Reece Dahlberg, Jean Guastaferri, Louis Meyi, Jay Morrison Update on Marblehead Police Department news: King had no new incidents to report. The Marblehead Police Department earned state accreditation requiring 257 strict
Marblehead chimney fire prompts safety reminder
Fire crews responded to a chimney fire on Lincoln Avenue last night, containing the blaze before it spread beyond the chimney, according to the Marblehead Fire Department. With colder weather increasing fireplace use, the department is urging residents to take the following precautions: * Schedule an annual chimney inspection and cleaning
Our Lady Star of the Sea announces community Christmas fair
Our Lady Star of the Sea will hold its annual Christmas fair on Saturday, Dec. 6, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event is open to the community and will include food and activities for all ages. Local vendors will offer handcrafted items and gifts. Food and
POLICE LOG: Hat envy leads to threat; man challenges officer to fight
Reports detail disputes ranging from damaged property to confrontations involving agitated residents during routine responses.
School Committee approves MHS roof project's $8.97M contract, Select Board vote next
The low bid from Homer Contracting came in well under the construction budget, following a unanimous recommendation from the subcommittee earlier in the week.
Christmas Walk schedule approved, launching Marblehead’s holiday season
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 on Wednesday signed off on the full schedule for the 54th annual Marblehead Christmas Walk — authorizing decorations, traffic plans and the