The Select Board declared June 30 as Dave Rodgers Day on Sunday at Rodgers’ retirement party. Rodgers has served as the town's veterans agent for the past 25 years. Select Board member Moses Grader read the board’s proclamation. “David’s dedication to Marblehead’s many generations of individual veterans has included coordination of Social Services assistance in … [Read more...] about June 30 declared Dave Rodgers Day in town
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Town to investigate alleged discrimination in schools
An independent investigator will be procured by interim Superintendent John Robidoux by July 19 to determine the merit of internal discrimination allegations between district personnel. The School Committee granted permission to Robidoux in a vote, allotting $25,000 toward the initiative. In an email to the district, former interim Superintendent Theresa McGuinness said … [Read more...] about Town to investigate alleged discrimination in schools
HOT DOG! IT’S THE 4TH
What is more Fourth of July than hot dogs and fireworks? This year, you can have both at the Marblehead Festival of Arts. The hot-dog stand Mad-Dogz Hot Dog Cart is owned and operated by Marblehead High School student Maddie Ferris. Ferris will be selling hot dogs all summer, but for the Marblehead Festival of Arts from July 3 to July 7, she will be … [Read more...] about HOT DOG! IT’S THE 4TH
We’ve been designated as a Purple Heart town
The Select Board voted unanimously to designate Marblehead as a Purple Heart town and install related signage by four roadways. Teresa Collins, the founder of Wreaths Across America in Marblehead, proposed that four signs reading “Purple Heart Town” be erected by the entrances to the town on Atlantic Avenue, Humphrey Street, Tedesco Street, and Lafayette Street. She said the … [Read more...] about We’ve been designated as a Purple Heart town
Having a ball with the Pope
Sports agent and local resident Sean Stellato had the honor of meeting Pope Francis in the Vatican City last Wednesday. Stellato represents many athletes, including the Giants’ third-string quarterback, Tommy DeVito. He said that once his people talked to the Pope’s people, he was on the next red-eye flight to Rome. He said the meeting came about after he was interviewed by … [Read more...] about Having a ball with the Pope