The Select Board unanimously appointed two residents to the Finance Committee and Cultural Council, respectively, at their board meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 14. Before being appointed by the Board, Ramon Garcia spoke about his desire to serve on the Committee to help make financial decisions “that align with what’s best for Marblehaders.” He will replace Terra Samuels on … [Read more...] about Marblehead appoints new Finance Committee member
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Marblehead issues settlement statement about Transfer Station
Board of Health member Tom McMahon discussed a settlement statement written by Town Counsel that outlines an agreement reached between the town, Maverick Construction Management Services Inc., and Kleinfelder Northeast Inc. regarding the landfill closure at the Marblehead Transfer Station during the Board’s meeting on Jan. 14. The settlement followed years of delays and … [Read more...] about Marblehead issues settlement statement about Transfer Station
Saving the Glover House with sea shanties
Amid the salty sea air and hallowed history of the American Navy’s birthplace, the Scurvy Fellows Indeed Band is filling the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2005 with harmonies of sea shanties on Saturday at 7 p.m. as a part of fundraising efforts to save Marblehead’s historic Glover House. All donations will go to Save The Glover!, a local non-profit organization whose … [Read more...] about Saving the Glover House with sea shanties
Coe’s blue lobster wins festival logo contest
Excitement and anticipation filled the room as community members gathered for this year’s Logo Premier, an event that has become a cherished tradition and a kickoff to the festival season. The evening hosted at The Landing Restaurant brought together longtime supporters, festival leadership, artists, students, and residents to unveil the winning logo for the festival’s … [Read more...] about Coe’s blue lobster wins festival logo contest
Marblehead, Swampscott participates in ‘Free America Walkout’
Community members united in Marblehead and Swampscott on Tuesday afternoon to participate in the national “Free America Walkout” event, which saw them leave their homes and work to voice their opposition to the Trump administration. Organized by North Shore Indivisible in conjunction with the Women’s March, a national activist group, the day began with crowds gathering on … [Read more...] about Marblehead, Swampscott participates in ‘Free America Walkout’