Local and state leaders gathered along the town's coast to welcome state Climate Chief Melissa Hoffer for a discussion about the region's coastal resiliency efforts on Friday. Hoffer was appointed to the role in April 2023 by Gov. Maura Healey. Not only is she the first climate chief in Massachusetts, but the position is also the first of its kind in the country. Hoffer … [Read more...] about Town welcomes state climate chief to examine coast
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Residents send message to Marblehead School Committee
Dozens watched last Thursday night at Marblehead High School as former School Committee Chair Amy Drinker presented a petition directly to the School Committee, which has garnered more than 750 signatures online and demands that the committee take the initiative to fix its missteps. Drinker submitted the documents to be entered into the public record for the committee’s … [Read more...] about Residents send message to Marblehead School Committee
A Swift delivery: Fans rally to get custom Marblehead-made Chiefs necklace to Taylor
The impact that global megastar Taylor Swift has had on the music industry, businesses, and pop culture has been called the “Taylor Swift effect” by media outlets across the country. That effect has now found its way into the business of one Marbleheader, whose social-media presence is blowing up after followers made an effort to get a custom-made Kansas City … [Read more...] about A Swift delivery: Fans rally to get custom Marblehead-made Chiefs necklace to Taylor
Tracy Chapman got her start in Marblehead
In 1988, three-time Grammy Award-winner Tracy Chapman burst onto the scene with her hit single, “Fast Car.” But did you know that two years prior, her journey began right here in town at the Me&Thee Coffee House? With Chapman’s duet performance of the hit single with country superstar Luke Combs at the Grammy Awards this past Sunday, Me&Thee founder Anthony Silva … [Read more...] about Tracy Chapman got her start in Marblehead
Town sets fire at annual Christmas tree burning
Hundreds gathered at Riverside Beach on Friday evening as they watched the blaze from the burning pile of Christmas trees light up the night sky at the town's annual Christmas tree burning. Originally scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 6, the burning was postponed due to the winter storm that came in over the weekend. Despite the delay, many still showed up to the yearly … [Read more...] about Town sets fire at annual Christmas tree burning