TOPSFIELD — The Mrs. Essex County Pageant will crown the 53rd Mrs. Essex County at this year’s Topsfield Fair. Over the years, hundreds of women have entered the contest for the honor of representing the Essex Agricultural Society at local events and serving as an ambassador for the Topsfield Fair. The Mrs. Essex County Pageant is not a beauty competition. Contestants must be … [Read more...] about Mrs. Essex County Pageant 2024 seeks contestants
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Sustainable Marblehead to host Sustainability Fair
Sustainable Marblehead will host its Sustainability Fair on Saturday, Sept. 28, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Brown School. All are invited to attend and experience the fair, which includes EV test drives, learning about bike safety in a children's bike rodeo, exploring green technology for homes, discovering ways to reduce waste, creating fun children’s crafts, hearing from … [Read more...] about Sustainable Marblehead to host Sustainability Fair
Marblehead’s ‘Belles of the Brawl’ to fight cancer at MGM Music Hall
BOSTON – Everyday individuals share a common goal of wanting to fight for a cure for cancer. Haymakers for Hope’s 11th annual “Belles of the Brawl” takes this idea of fighting for a cure literally, with an all-women’s boxing charity event. The event will take place at the MGM Music Hall at Fenway for the third year in a row. Tickets are now on sale, with doors opening at 6:30 … [Read more...] about Marblehead’s ‘Belles of the Brawl’ to fight cancer at MGM Music Hall
School Committee and Education Association establish joint committee for school safety
The Marblehead School Committee Bargaining Subcommittee met with the Marblehead Education Association during their 11th bargaining session. The negotiations were primarily focused on discussions regarding school safety. The subcommittee provided a revised proposal for the establishment of a School Safety Committee. The subcommittee’s proposal included equal membership … [Read more...] about School Committee and Education Association establish joint committee for school safety
Abbot Public Library to host portrayal of first woman to serve U.S. Cabinet
On Saturday, Sept. 28, Abbot Public Library will host a portrayal of the first woman to serve in the U.S. Cabinet: President Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s secretary of labor, Frances Perkins. All are welcome to hear stories from this woman who defied the conventions of her middle-class Worcester upbringing to become a trailblazer for women in government, a warrior for the working … [Read more...] about Abbot Public Library to host portrayal of first woman to serve U.S. Cabinet