Helaine Hazlett was elected as chair of the Board of Health for the upcoming year at the board’s reorganization meeting Tuesday night. She will be replacing former chair Todd Belf-Becker, who did not run for reelection in June. Hazlett was voted chair by a 2-1 margin, with Hazlett and board member Joanne Miller voting for, and new board member Thomas McMahon voting … [Read more...] about Hazlett selected as Board of Health chair
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Marblehead School Committee reinstates freshman athletics
All High School freshman athletics are back on after the School Committee voted unanimously to reinstate the nine sports that were slated to be cut. The vote came at a School Committee meeting held on July 6. School Committee Chair Sarah Fox said that in order to reinstate freshman sports, user fees would be increased by $12 per athlete. Assistant Superintendent for Finance … [Read more...] about Marblehead School Committee reinstates freshman athletics
Okos antique fire engine still pumping
An 1861 hand-pumped fire engine was taken up to Bath, Maine over the weekend by members of the Okos VFA to compete in the town’s annual fire muster. The competition involves teams from across New England who hand pump firefighting equipment built in the 1800s. Whichever team can pump water from the engine the farthest is declared the winner. The Gerry 5 VFA website, … [Read more...] about Okos antique fire engine still pumping
Marblehead street festival was out of this world
The intersection of Washington Street and Hooper Street was reserved Tuesday morning for the 57th annual Fourth of July Street Festival. Children of all ages gathered to enjoy live music from The MERJ, Bonaparte the magician, the mime from “Sir Mimealot” Chris Yerlig, temporary tattoos from Ancient Fire Henna, and chalk messages on the sidewalk to celebrate the anniversary of … [Read more...] about Marblehead street festival was out of this world
Marblehead captures Spirit of July 4
As you walk into the Select Board room inside of Abbot Hall, adjacent to the town clerk’s office, a massive painting fills the back wall, overlooking the table where the five Select Board members and town administrator convene for their meetings. The painting, encased in a cover for its protection, depicts three musicians marching Continental Army soldiers into battle. On … [Read more...] about Marblehead captures Spirit of July 4