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State honors Swampscott’s Seaglass
Seaglass Village, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping seniors maintain their independence, was honored by Rep. Jenny Armini and the Women’s Fund of Essex County with citations and a grant to provide reduced-cost memberships for income-eligible women.
Mini Green Home Tour showcases fully electric, solar-powered residence
A Marblehead family has transformed their home into a fully electric, solar-powered system with a Tesla Solar Glass Roof, Tesla Powerwall, and Span smart circuit breaker panel, which can be seen on the Mini Green Home Tour on Saturday, Nov. 1.
No Kings 2: Peaceful protest this Saturday
The League of Women Voters of Marblehead is co-organizing a peaceful protest on October 18th to express concern over the current administration’s move towards authoritarianism and concentration of power.
Margi Flint works to digitize her mentor’s life’s work
Margi Flint, a renowned herbalist, has dedicated her life to preserving the teachings of her mentor, William LeSassier, and has taken on the challenge of publishing his unpublished works through the LeSassier Archive Project, which involves over 50 volunteers and has become a community effort.
Town Planner gives 3A update
The Marblehead Planning Board is taking a data-driven approach to comply with the MBTA Communities (Section 3A) zoning requirements, engaging a consulting firm to test potential zoning configurations and ensure transparency and public input.
Affordable housing initiatives progress in Marblehead
Marblehead’s Affordable Housing Committee discussed ongoing federal and local efforts to support affordable housing development, including the HOME Program, the Broughton Road Redevelopment Project, and the MBTA Communities Act.
Sports
Hasak enjoys retirement celebration after 38 years
An estimated 200 people gathered at Tedesco Country Club Friday night to celebrate Director of…
MIAA power rankings
As of Tuesday, Oct. 14 FOOTBALL (D4) 1 – Tewksbury Memorial 2 – Canton 3…
Roundup: Tedesco Cup stays put
Both the Marblehead and Swampscott golf teams play home matches at Tedesco Country Club, but…
Aboyoun: Some top performances – so far
October is for a lot of things: playoff pushes, crisp weather, and reflecting on the…
Lifestyle
The Sober Widow: Healing Abuse, Working for Change (HAWC)
If you’ve read my columns, you know that I often like to tackle some serious…
From The Deep End: Who’s in your village?
“It takes a village to raise a child.” — African Proverb Every parent has heard…
The Sober Widow: Death cleaning
I promise I’m not obsessed with death. It may seem like it – I’ve written…
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Volunteer opportunities
October 7, 2025 VACANCIES. The following is a list of vacancies on appointed Town Boards,…
Learn about gold market and artists’ inspiration at upcoming events
The Marblehead Arts Association is hosting four events this week, including a realistic watercolor painting class, a jazz performance, a talk about the gold market, and an artist talk with Judy Schmid and David Rabkin.
The Crucible: a reminder and a warning
Marblehead Little Theatre’s production of “The Crucible” by Arthur Miller was a powerful reminder of the dangers of moral panic and political persecution, and the cast’s enthusiasm and insight revealed the play’s enduring resonance.
North Shore Civic Ballet seeks donations and volunteer support
The North Shore Civic Ballet is hosting its annual online holiday auction from Nov. 16-Dec. 5 to raise funds for scholarships, new choreography, costuming, and other resources for the next generation of dancers.
Abbot Public Library Calendar of Events October 16–24, 2025
Thursday, Oct. 16 3:30–4:30 PM – Afterschool Chess Club — Register required 3:30–4:30 PM –…
Marblehead moves forward with electric vehicle infrastructure expansion
The Green Marblehead Implementation Committee discussed expanding EV infrastructure, pursuing Green Communities designation, and balancing historic preservation with energy efficiency, while also recommending the replacement of the Town Planner on the Green Community Committee.
LWV: Board of Health report
The following is a report of the Sept. 29 Board of Health meeting by League…
Village School sets roadmap for the year
The Village School Advisory Council Meeting discussed new hires, programs, and safety drills, as well as reviewed the School Improvement Plan, which emphasizes data-driven literacy and math growth, professional development, and diversity, equity, and inclusion.