Marblehead Dollars for Scholars held its annual awards ceremony on July 13 at the Marblehead High School auditorium. The local nonprofit organization awarded 14 high-school seniors with scholarships totaling $52,000. Over the summer, the Board of Directors will award an additional $141,000 to rising college sophomores, juniors, and seniors, who must reapply for their … [Read more...] about Marblehead Dollars for Scholars holds annual awards ceremony
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Municipal Calendar July 25 – 31
July 25 Board of Assessors Meeting 10:15 a.m. July 26 Marblehead School Committee - Policy Subcommittee Meeting 11 a.m. Abbot Public Library Building Renovation Committee Meeting 12 p.m. July 30 Marblehead Housing Authority Meeting 3 p.m. … [Read more...] about Municipal Calendar July 25 – 31
Task Force Against Discrimination chairs defend teacher
MARBLEHEAD — Task Force Against Discrimination Chairs Helaine Hazlett and Diane Gora sent a letter to school officials in support of Candice Sliney, one of the employees of the school district who is under investigation for discrimination. Sliney, who has taught Spanish at Marblehead High School since 2005, is a former member of the task force, which she resigned from last … [Read more...] about Task Force Against Discrimination chairs defend teacher
Nonprofit looks to SPUR up a fundraiser
The nonprofit organization SPUR is gearing up for the start of the school year with a school supply and backpack drive. The drive supports more than 750 students in Lynn, Marblehead, Salem, and Swampscott who would not otherwise have the supplies they need on the first day of school. "Students are identified by a school guidance counselor, a food-pantry director, or … [Read more...] about Nonprofit looks to SPUR up a fundraiser
Thibodeau brings a touch of a championship
Cassidy Thibodeau, a two-time national champion in field hockey and Marblehead resident, is offering clinics for students who are looking to become better field-hockey players. Thibodeau grew up in Marblehead and attended schools in town until she transferred to Groton School in ninth grade. She said that she changed schools because at the time, she wanted to play ice hockey … [Read more...] about Thibodeau brings a touch of a championship