A dead humpback whale was discovered floating near the shore of Preston Beach Thursday evening. When the National Marine Fisheries Service was notified, it sent Marine Mammal Rescue to the scene to conduct an external exam, measurement, and take photos of the corpse. Multiple crowds gathered to observe the dead whale on Friday. According to MMR Director of Marine Mammal … [Read more...] about A whale of a spectacle
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‘Fund the Field’ nears goal with help from community
As of April 24, The Marblehead Boosters' "Fund the Field" campaign has reached 92% of its million-dollar funding goal, thanks to local business and community efforts. The boosters could not be more thankful for those who have been so involved and for their donations to help meet this goal. "The support in Marblehead has been amazing as it always is," Muffy Paquette, one of … [Read more...] about ‘Fund the Field’ nears goal with help from community
League of Women Voters supporting 7th Genocide Studies Exhibition
On Friday, May 3rd, the League of Women Voters will be supporting an event at the Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School which will honor JoAnne Mayor, who passed in 2022 and whose motto was: 'Do-What's-Right, and Stand-Up-To-Be-Counted'. The event will be centered around students' capstone projects for Genocide Studies, where they can share their research on past … [Read more...] about League of Women Voters supporting 7th Genocide Studies Exhibition
Creating a more inclusive playground environment in town
Last week, the Marblehead Family Fund and The Power of Speech teamed up to install communication boards throughout the town’s playgrounds. Boards were implemented at Hobbs, Gatchell, Seaside, Bud Orne, Devereux and Stramski playgrounds. Each includes a series of colorful pictures relevant to playground activities, such as going to play on the slide or swings, making it … [Read more...] about Creating a more inclusive playground environment in town
Water improvements on West Street, Mystic Road, and Florence Road to begin April 29
On Tuesday, the Water and Sewer Commission hosted a Zoom meeting to update residents on West St., Mystic Rd., and Florence Road about the upcoming water project that will begin next week. The Superintendent of the Water, Sewer, and Public Works Department Amy McHugh; contractor N Granese and Sons; the engineer; and Fire Chief Jason Gilliland were present at the … [Read more...] about Water improvements on West Street, Mystic Road, and Florence Road to begin April 29