More than 100 passionate Marblehead democrats gathered to hear speakers from all corners of government for the annual Marblehead Democratic Town Committee picnic Monday evening. Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll said that grassroots groups, such as the Marblehead Democratic Town Committee, “really help inform how we set policy, how people are impacted on the ground.” She added … [Read more...] about Driscoll sets stage for Marblehead Democrats
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VFW gets it done, with some help from friends
Thanks to local generosity, the Marblehead Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2005 has received a full bathroom restoration upgrade free of charge. Townsend Plumbing & Heating, a family-run business with more than 90 years of history, is donating all labor for a comprehensive plumbing upgrade at the VFW. The project, which took place this past Monday, replaced plumbing fixtures … [Read more...] about VFW gets it done, with some help from friends
‘Happy to be home’
The Marblehead Fire Department recently hired two firefighters, Kyle Pettinelli and Jeremy Gillis. Pettinelli, 26, and Gillis, 30, begin with two weeks of training through the Marblehead Fire Department. Then they will be assigned groups for a short period and assist on calls, mostly EMT support, as they will not be able to fight fires until after they complete training … [Read more...] about ‘Happy to be home’
Town tunes in to Johnny Ray
Walk down the corner of Atlantic Avenue and Hawkes Street, and you’ll soon hear something new humming in the air. It’s not just the sound of guitars and pianos, it’s the buzz of excitement around Johnny Ray’s Music Emporium, a fresh addition to Marblehead’s creative scene. Set to welcome the public with an open house on Sept. 15 at 6 p.m., the emporium is more than just a … [Read more...] about Town tunes in to Johnny Ray
5K to take place this weekend
The Spirit of ’76 Patriot 5K Run/Walk/Ruck will begin at 9 a.m. at 321 West Shore Drive, raising money for Company 2 Heroes, a Marblehead-based nonprofit that trains service dogs for veterans living with post-traumatic stress disorder. Now in its second year, the fundraiser grew out of a grassroots effort to support the nonprofit, said Claudette M. Mason, who is leading the … [Read more...] about 5K to take place this weekend