Gov. Maura Healey focuses on affordability in State of the Commonwealth address
Administration outlined utility rate cuts delivering February and March 2026 bill drops for every residential customer, funded through existing accounts.
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Marblehead joins 'Free America' Walkout
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. Approximately 50 demonstrators lined the snow-covered sidewalks of Humphrey Street on Tuesday afternoon, joining a nationwide wave of "Free America Walkout" protests
Understanding addiction and recovery series launches
A new six-week community education series designed to build understanding of addiction and substance use disorders launches Feb. 3, with sessions held on the first and third Tuesday of each month from 7 to 8 p.m. via Zoom. The free program aims to reduce stigma and support healthier responses
Snow emergency declared for Sunday night
A snow emergency will be in effect from 8 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 18, through 7 a.m. Monday, Jan. 19, due to a forecasted winter storm mix of snow, ice and freezing rain, according to Marblehead Department of Public Works. All vehicles must be removed from public streets during
School Committee hears grievance on antisemitism retaliation claims, approves fee increases
A 3-1 vote backed higher charges for athletics, buses within 2 miles and tuition programs, generally about 3%. One member warned costs already outpace neighboring towns and strain families.
MLT to stage ‘A Little Night Music,’ where everyone wants the wrong person
A classic romantic farce where mismatched couples collide during midsummer weekend.
Marblehead Counseling Center opens nominations for $1,000 community scholarship
Marblehead Counseling Center has opened nominations for its second annual $1,000 Community Scholarship Award, aimed at supporting local high school graduates who plan to pursue careers in health and wellness fields. The scholarship is intended to encourage students interested in mental, social and physical health professions, which the organization
Marblehead’s $128M budget grows, but the squeeze inside it tightens
This installment begins a multi-part look at Marblehead’s finances as officials prepare for the next fiscal year, examining cost pressures that are structural in nature rather than tied to any single decision or ballot question.
MLK breakfast to include 'Birmingham Jail' letter reading, Drum Major award
A morning gathering at Old North Church will feature student voices, a historic civil rights text and recognition for local justice work, followed by hands-on service nearby.
Odd Fellows lodge pledges $10,000 to save Glover farmhouse
SWAMPSCOTT – The Independent Order of Odd Fellows Kearsarge Lodge No. 217 has pledged $10,000 toward preserving the historic General John Glover Farmhouse, supporters announced. The donation marks a milestone for Save the Glover!, a nonprofit group formed in late 2025 to raise money for restoration and long-term maintenance of
New Finance Committee member brings accounting expertise, commitment to public service
The appointee replaces Terra Samuels and already serves on another town panel, offering familiarity with local operations while continuing to learn Marblehead’s fiscal framework.
Select Board denies Thomas Circle tree removal, postpones decision on municipal pines
A public request involving a long-standing linden near a residential bend was rejected after officials cited stability, age and state protections governing vegetation along public ways.
Kezer, Cummings outline ADA progress, costs and long road ahead
Town officials told the Disabilities Commission that Marblehead has made measurable ADA gains but faces years of costly work ahead, from municipal buildings to sidewalks and digital access. The update outlined progress, priorities and the financial reality shaping what comes next.
Attorney General sets end-of-January deadline for MBTA zoning enforcement
Massachusetts’ top lawyer said consequences are imminent for holdout communities, citing compliance by roughly nine-tenths of affected cities and towns after years of warnings.
Jerry Tucker resigns from Cemetery Commission after moving out of town
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. Jerry Tucker has resigned from the Cemetery Commission after moving out of town, making him ineligible to continue serving as a nonresident. Tucker said
Planning Board advances revised MBTA zoning to May Town Meeting after state identifies six technical fixes
Members said feedback was largely encouraging, with most problems described as easily corrected through clearer language or minor density adjustments.