The Marblehead Education Association (MEA) held a rally outside Marblehead High School on Monday afternoon. MEA members donned red shirts and carried picket signs as contract talks continued. “We are now one of the lowest paid districts in the North Shore, yet one of the highest performing,” MEA co-president Sally Shevory said to the crowd. Shevory said the town’s … [Read more...] about Teachers tell town: ‘Stop making excuses’
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Town still not in MBTA compliance
After Town Meeting members voted in May to reject the plan that would have put them in compliance with a state-mandated multi-family housing zoning law, the town is still out of compliance. Noncompliance from Marblehead and other communities prompted comment from Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell. “Compliance with the law is mandatory, and this law is an … [Read more...] about Town still not in MBTA compliance
Environment gets green light
The Green Marblehead Implementation Committee met Thursday to discuss updates to projects in the town's Historic District in anticipation of its joint-session meeting with the Old and Historic Districts Commission. Of particular interest to the committee was the Marblehead Net Zero Roadmap and how the committee could help facilitate its goal of the town having net-zero … [Read more...] about Environment gets green light
Arts Association holds FUNdraiser
The Marblehead Arts Association held its FUNdraiser event, featuring a night of food, art, comedy, and a silent auction. Upon entering the Marblehead Arts Association in the historic Hooper Mansion, guests were greeted on the left by a room offering canapés, crackers, various cheeses, and crudités such as celery, carrots, and cucumbers. The fun didn’t stop there. Just … [Read more...] about Arts Association holds FUNdraiser
Marblehead cruises out of summer
Marblehead hosted its sixth, and final, MHD Cruise In for the summer Tuesday night. Motor vehicles of all shapes, sizes, and ages parked in the Riverhead Beach parking lot to be swarmed by people enjoying the final nights of warm weather. Hidden in the corner was 12-year-old Calvin Bennett, of Marblehead, and his race-winning 2005 Stanley 120cc engine and 2024 Briggs and … [Read more...] about Marblehead cruises out of summer