In October 2023, a Black Lives Matter flag was removed by an unauthorized parent in the High School cafeteria, sparking then-acting Superintendent Michelle Cresta to authorize the School Committee to look into its policy on flag display and removal, only to find that it did not have one. Less than a month later, the committee drafted a policy that would give it full … [Read more...] about School Daze: Is the flag policy censoring students?
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School Daze: Lies, secrets, and misleading campaigns
On June 20, 2023, Jenn Schaeffner and Brian Ota were elected to the School Committee, replacing incumbent members Sarah Gold and Tom Mathers, who had been temporarily filling the vacancy left by former member, Emily Barron. In less than a year since their terms began, former superintendent John Buckey was forced to resign by the committee, five resignations occurred in the … [Read more...] about School Daze: Lies, secrets, and misleading campaigns
No override expected in Marblehead for FY25
The town will not be expected to request an override for fiscal year 2025 to address the structural deficit that it has fallen into, Town Administrator Thatcher Kezer announced while giving his state of the town address at Abbot Hall Wednesday. Despite facing a projected $4.256 million deficit for FY25, Kezer explained that the town has decided to hold off on presenting an … [Read more...] about No override expected in Marblehead for FY25
Jewish Journal editor and publisher Steven Rosenberg returns from Israel to discuss war with Hamas on Feb. 8
Steven A. Rosenberg, editor and publisher of The Jewish Journal, is the first journalist from New England to report from Israel since the beginning of the war with Hamas. He will share his reflections and experiences from the frontlines in Israel on Feb. 8 at 7:30 p.m. at a community briefing at Congregation Shirat Hayam, 55 Atlantic Ave., Swampscott. Doors open at 7 … [Read more...] about Jewish Journal editor and publisher Steven Rosenberg returns from Israel to discuss war with Hamas on Feb. 8
Marblehead accepting applications for School Committee vacancy
The Marblehead School Committee announced that it will hold a joint meeting with the Select Board to interview applicants for the committee's vacant position on Wednesday, Feb. 7. Potential candidates are being asked to submit a cover letter and resume to both the School Administration Office and the Office of the Select Board by Feb. 5 at 3 p.m. They can also be sent via … [Read more...] about Marblehead accepting applications for School Committee vacancy