Over the years, Marblehead was home to more than 20 different gas stations, most of which were family owned. Today, there is not a single place residents can pump gas into their cars in town. “There’s been a total of 22 to 23 places where the public could buy gas,” said Marblehead Historical Commission member and former Selectman Bill Conly. From Naugus Head to Devereux … [Read more...] about Why are there no gas stations in town?
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Bartlett’s Garage closes its doors on March 30
After 110 years in business, Edgar Bartlett’s Garage will close its doors on March 30. The family business that was last owned by Greg and Mike Quillen, who took over and ran the business for about 50 years. Before them, their father James Quillen took over when his father passed away suddenly. Greg and Mike decided against the family tradition of passing on and … [Read more...] about Bartlett’s Garage closes its doors on March 30
Bank on it: Black is on a mission
Judith Black, a former school teacher, is a renowned storyteller and environmental activist who speaks strongly on climate change and banks that are pouring billions of dollars into the fossil fuel industry. With a background in education and drama, Black aims to raise her voice and use her storytelling abilities to change people’s minds on environmental issues. “If we want … [Read more...] about Bank on it: Black is on a mission
The numbers are in: 33 school jobs could be cut
33 positions will be cut in Marblehead Public Schools if voters do not approve an override, Superintendent John Buckey said at a public budget hearing on Tuesday evening. Two budgets were presented by Buckey at the hearing: a reduced services budget that did not include an override from the town, and a level services budget including the override. The level budget has a 4.52 … [Read more...] about The numbers are in: 33 school jobs could be cut
Grandparents and pottery at Epstein Hillel School
A new grandparent pottery program has come to Epstein Hillel School, an independent Jewish day school in Marblehead. Every Friday for four weeks since March 3, a group of grandparents has come to the school to make pottery, before having snacks with their grandchildren as a way for them to bond. “As a school we think of ourselves as a community and that we're not just … [Read more...] about Grandparents and pottery at Epstein Hillel School