A debate over which Marblehead Public Schools positions and services will be cut, as well as how a fiscal year 2023 surplus should be spent ignited at the School Committee's first meeting since the override's failure. The School Committee held the intense discussion on the district’s budget for FY24 on June 29. As a result of the override’s failure on the town-wide ballot, … [Read more...] about Marblehead School Committee holds intense talks on FY24 budget
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Busines of the Week: Mad-Dogz Hot Dog Stand
Nearly every pedestrian walking up and down Atlantic Avenue on Monday and Tuesday afternoon stopped and walked toward a small cart with a tent on a section of grass just outside of the office building at 74 Atlantic Ave. After a minute or two, they’d come back onto the sidewalk, a smile on their face and a fresh hot dog in hand. The cart is a hot-dog stand, Mad-Dogz Hot … [Read more...] about Busines of the Week: Mad-Dogz Hot Dog Stand
Seasiders snag fifth win in unusual fashion
The Seasiders defeated the Powerhouse 2-1 on Sunday for their fifth win and first since June 13 (7-3 against Manchester). Marblehead had lost four games heading in. It wasn't pretty, but it was enough. The Seasiders registered no hits and struck out 11 times. On the mound, however, it was a different story. Jack Lindsay and James Guigino combined to hold the Powerhouse to … [Read more...] about Seasiders snag fifth win in unusual fashion
HOW THEY MET: The Mentor/Mentee Connection
If you’ve attended Marblehead sporting events over the past twenty years, you’ve likely encountered one of the town’s most ardent supporters. Michael Simmons can be spotted chatting with coaches, players, parents, students — always eager to share his infinite knowledge of the players, their stats, their ages, and what they bring to the game. His effusive energy fills the venue. … [Read more...] about HOW THEY MET: The Mentor/Mentee Connection
Fit Minute: Chair Yoga with Gail Perry-Borden
Someone who has never heard of chair yoga before may think that it involves actually doing yoga in a sitting position, in the chair. Well, that is not entirely the case. Gail Perry-Borden, who teaches chair yoga at the Council on Aging, demonstrated the unique ways that a chair can be used to strengthen your whole body. For a long time, Perry-Borden was a floor yoga … [Read more...] about Fit Minute: Chair Yoga with Gail Perry-Borden