Potential plans for the Coffin School were discussed between Superintendent John Buckey and the Housing Production Plan (HPP) Implementation Committee Tuesday afternoon. Coffin Elementary School closed in October 2021 when Lucretia and Joseph Brown Elementary School opened, and the space is currently sitting unused. The coffin, as it is referred to by officials, is … [Read more...] about Fate of Coffin School discussed
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Abbot Library Foundation gets a first look at renovations
Members of the Abbot Public Library Foundation had the opportunity to walk through the library Friday morning to see the progress on the building’s ongoing renovations. Construction on the $9 million project began Jan. 25, and there are already some noticeable changes. Foundation President EuRim Chun said one of the biggest changes she noticed was how open the space has … [Read more...] about Abbot Library Foundation gets a first look at renovations
Business of the week: Harbor Light Inn
Are you looking for a place in town to recommend to family and friends coming to visit? Or, maybe you’re trying to find somewhere to have a staycation? Marblehead’s Harbor Light Inn could be just the right place. Harbor Light Inn’s story began in 1985 when Peter and Suzanne Conway purchased the property at 58 Washington Street. Six years later, they purchased the building … [Read more...] about Business of the week: Harbor Light Inn
A four legged gift from Marblehead to Swampscott
Joe Cross, 12, and Camilla Cross, 10, of Marblehead dropped off an 8-week-old chocolate Labrador retriever that they helped deliver and raise to the Swampscott Fire Department last Thursday. Camilla and Joe have spent the last two months caring for the seven puppies in the litter. The two Marblehead Village School students said it was a big responsibility to take care of … [Read more...] about A four legged gift from Marblehead to Swampscott
Ivy League in Marblehead? It almost happened
What if you were told that there were plans to build an Ivy League school in Marblehead before the town was officially established? Yes, it almost happened, and if it wasn’t for Rev. John Harvard, students today might be traveling up the coast for college rather than commuting to Cambridge. Here is the story of how an Ivy League school almost came to Marblehead. According to … [Read more...] about Ivy League in Marblehead? It almost happened