The Village School Advisory Council Meeting shared updates on staffing, programs, and upcoming events, and reviewed the School Improvement Plan, which serves as the guiding framework for the academic year. Principal Scott Williams opened the meeting by introducing new staff members, recognizing the energy and inspiration they bring to the school, and reflecting on the … [Read more...] about Village School sets roadmap for the year
Education
Marblehead Museum to host book talk on historic burial grounds
The Marblehead Museum will host Pam Peterson for a talk on her new book, "Historic Burial Grounds of Marblehead," on Thursday, Oct. 9 at 7 p.m. The talk will also be available via Zoom. Peterson, director of the Marblehead Historical Commission, profiles Marblehead’s 13 burial cemeteries and the famous Marbleheaders buried within them, from John Glover at Old Burial Hill, … [Read more...] about Marblehead Museum to host book talk on historic burial grounds
School committee reviews goals
The Marblehead School Committee spent much of its recent meeting discussing priorities for the coming year, with members emphasizing communication, transparency, and educator engagement. The committee also voted to self-report a possible violation of the state’s Open Meeting Law. Concerns were raised after draft goals submitted by individual members were shared with the … [Read more...] about School committee reviews goals
Court rejects former HR Director Ferretti’s motion
An Essex Superior Court judge has denied a request from a former Marblehead Public Schools employee who sought to keep her two children enrolled in the district after her termination. In a decision issued in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Kelley Ferretti v. Marblehead Public Schools, the court rejected Kelley Ferretti’s motion for a preliminary injunction, finding she did … [Read more...] about Court rejects former HR Director Ferretti’s motion
Abbot Public Library Events: Sept. 4 – 10
Friday, Sept. 5 Coffee at the Library 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Stop in to Abbot Public Library on Friday mornings to relax with a cup of coffee or tea. Find your next great read, chat with your neighbors, or just enjoy a quiet morning. Locally brewed Atomic Coffee from Marblehead’s Blue Canoe Cafe will be provided, as well as coffee fixings and a selection of tea. Bringing your … [Read more...] about Abbot Public Library Events: Sept. 4 – 10