Marblehead Fire Department is hosting its 14th annual Cooking For A Cure event Saturday at Danversport Yacht Club at 161 Elliott St. This event brings North Shore fire departments together for a buffet-style cook-off, and there are no mandates as to what each fire department may cook. Event organizer and former Marblehead firefighter Tim Doane said the food is “a little bit … [Read more...] about Local fire departments ‘Cook for a Cure’
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Grass athletic fields reopen
All Town of Marblehead grass athletic fields reopened effective April 9, town officials announced Wednesday. Fields are open after evaluation based on criteria set forth in the town’s Field Usage Policy. Officials assessed playability considering athlete safety, turf density, recent rainfall, and immediate weather forecasts. Residents and local sports teams are reminded that … [Read more...] about Grass athletic fields reopen
VFW’s Marblehead Militia wants you
The Marblehead Veterans of Foreign Wars has announced a new membership for non-veterans who want to support their local VFW and be part of the Post. “This kind of came by way of both the town’s rich military history as the birthplace of the American Navy and Marine Corps Aviation and the need for support of your local VFW,” VFW Commander Ronny Knight said. He added, … [Read more...] about VFW’s Marblehead Militia wants you
Flag policy gets first airing
After quite some time, the School Committee has performed a first reading of the drafted flag policy, which cannot be voted on until three readings have been completed. The most recent version of this policy added a sentence that states that the superintendent will be the person to recommend any proposed flags or banners to the School Committee. It is expected that the policy … [Read more...] about Flag policy gets first airing
Investigator’s report refutes antisemitism claims
The School Committee released external investigator Allyson Kurker’s findings regarding claims of “antisemitism, discrimination and egregiously unprofessional conduct by one current and three former Marblehead Public Schools teachers” April 3. According to the findings, in June 2024, the School Committee voted to retain an independent investigator to review the allegations, … [Read more...] about Investigator’s report refutes antisemitism claims