
School Committee raises public opinion for flag policy
After an administrator requested a flag policy two years ago, the School Committee has been working to bring one to fruition. But they want to hear what the students...

MPD salutes one of its own
It is with deep sadness that the Marblehead Police share the passing of retired Patrol Officer Roy Ballard after a courageous battle with cancer. Roy R. Ballard,...

DOOR DEBATE SWINGS OPEN
Marblehead High School students have been using the bathroom without entryway doors for two weeks now. Student, Dimos Thanos has taken the matter into his own hands...

Maine earthquake shakes the town
The northeast region of New England felt a bit of a shake on Monday morning as a 3.8 magnitude earthquake occurred at 10:22 a.m. just off the coast of York, Maine. ...

Festival logo sheds light on lighthouse
On Tuesday, Jan. 21, the Marblehead Festival of Arts held its annual Logo Premiere Party at The Landing restaurant in Marblehead, where Justin DeRosa and his logo,...

Raising school roof by $8.6M
The Marblehead High School roof bill is already steep, even before adding another $8.6 million. Yet the necessity for proper heating, ventilation, and air conditioning...

Moulton votes against barring transgender girls in sports
The House passed the highly controversial “Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act” on Tuesday. But U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton joined fellow Democrats in voting...

The bright side to a solar investment
Marblehead’s commitment to clean energy has taken another step forward with its investment in the Massachusetts Municipal Wholesale Electric Company/Master Sergeant...

Fire Department risks losing grants over MBTA law
Marblehead’s ability to secure fire safety grants could be at risk if the town does not comply with the MBTA Communities Act by July. This policy shift marks...

Property tax abatement requests have Feb. 1 deadline
At the beginning of 2024, Marblehead residents saw a large spike in their property taxes due to increases in their property assessments, residents now have a chance...