A community favorite is back again for another year of creativity. Marblehead architect Tom Saltsman has created yet another art installation for this Halloween, titled “2124.” Saltsman has been creating these larger than life installations for nearly two decades now, beginning back when his kids were at the Coffin School in Marblehead. The school held a “Monster Mash” … [Read more...] about The future is now in Saltsman’s Halloween sculpture
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Charter Commission and Board of Health talk budget
The Board of Health met Tuesday night with members of the Town Charter Committee to discuss the department’s structure, staffing challenges, and budget needs, as well as the division of responsibilities between the Board of Health and the Health Department. Board of Health member Helaine Hazlett spoke about the department’s staffing crisis, emphasizing that it is severely … [Read more...] about Charter Commission and Board of Health talk budget
Grab the Bagel expands from Marblehead to Swampscott
Grab the Bagel has opened an additional location at Coastal Collective on 434 Humphrey St in Swampscott. In search of an indoor location for his non-profit organization, owner of Grab the Bagel Dave Aldrich thought Coastal Collective and its owner, Kacy Jauron, perfectly represented his mission. “It just fits with what we’re doing and how we’re doing it,” Aldrich said. … [Read more...] about Grab the Bagel expands from Marblehead to Swampscott
Commonwealth awards Marblehead $210,502 to combat climate change
The Healey-Driscoll administration has announced $5.2 million in grants to support Massachusetts coastal communities in combating the impacts of climate change. The Office of Coastal Zone Management (CZM) is helping fund innovative projects through the Coastal Resilience Program, including Marblehead’s Tucker’s Wharf Resilience Project, which received $210,502. Marblehead … [Read more...] about Commonwealth awards Marblehead $210,502 to combat climate change
Public gives School Committee an earful on collective bargaining
Many community members voiced their frustrations during the public comment session at Thursday’s School Committee meeting, urging progress in collective bargaining and calling for changes to better support educators and maintain the quality of education. Members of the education community wore matching shirts signifying their unity and brought handheld signs with slogans … [Read more...] about Public gives School Committee an earful on collective bargaining