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.
Fire and public works officials say the event combines safety, disposal and a shared community tradition.
Two local organizers wouldn’t let the season pass without recognition — and donations pushed past records, expanding the effort to multiple burial sites.
LWVM Observer- Julie Matuschak Attendees: Kurt James, Alex Eitler, Debra Larkin, Nisha Austin, Ramon Garcia, Mimi Hollister, Brendan Callahan. The meeting began at 3:35 p.m. Minutes from the meeting of Oct. 14, 2025, were approved. Discussion re: Coffin School: Brendan Callahan Neighborhood meeting Brendan reported that a neighborhood
The municipal electric utility laid out a three-step effort to harden lines between Salem and Marblehead, shifting thousands of feet of sub-transmission wires into underground conduits along the former rail corridor.
His work became the backbone of the committee’s effort to bring Marblehead’s bylaws, special acts and practices into one reference document.
Findings point to modest support alongside notable uncertainty, highlighting differing views on development likelihood, local impacts and the town’s loss of state funding since July.
Local officials sought advance feedback from Boston before going back to residents, hoping to avoid another long public process built around a concept that might not meet Section 3A.
Sewall Street site becomes 24/7 home for town’s dedicated EMS crew, with living quarters designed for long shifts and overnight coverage.
Families clustered along Old Town’s narrow ways, sharing the small moments that have long defined this seasonal gathering.
A coordinated effort between the Chamber, Select Board, police and DPW kept closures, staging and parade logistics running smoothly for businesses and residents.
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