The Jewish Community Center of the North Shore celebrated the official opening and ribbon-cutting of the Jonathan Derr Splash Pad – a new, inclusive water feature located at the JCCNS outdoor pool. Family, friends, and supporters gathered on a sunny summer morning to honor Jonathan and commemorate his trailblazing impact on the JCCNS. The grand opening of the splash pad … [Read more...] about Splashy debut at JCCNS
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School Committee approves various agenda items
Monday’s School Committee meeting saw the committee approve a number of agenda items. The committee voted 4-0 in favor of increasing hourly wages for cafeteria workers by $3 to $5 per hour. Chair Jenn Schaeffner explained that doing so is good for job retention and said the committee is able to vote on this issue because the cafeteria workers are no longer … [Read more...] about School Committee approves various agenda items
Disabilities Commission discusses grants and closed captioning
The Disabilities Commission discussed grants and closed captioning at its monthly meeting. Members of the commission mentioned that the Massachusetts Office on Disability grant for Marblehead Light and Devereux Beach had been submitted on time. Chair Laurie Blaisdell said they “expect to hear the outcome in a few months.” Commission member Gail Mack also addressed … [Read more...] about Disabilities Commission discusses grants and closed captioning
Traffic Safety Advisory talks grants, speeds, crashes, and bike routes
The Traffic Safety Advisory Committee met to discuss various safety issues. The first to speak was Police Chief Dennis King, who gave an update on the new markings and signs that will be installed at the Village and Glover schools. “It’s good to report that we were able to complete the Safe Routes to School Signs and Lines grant by the June 30 deadline,” King … [Read more...] about Traffic Safety Advisory talks grants, speeds, crashes, and bike routes
VFW to host first annual car show
The Veterans of Foreign Wars will host its first annual car show at 4 p.m. on July 25 at 321 West Shore Drive. "This is a great time to get out of the house on a Thursday night in Marblehead, come on down to VFW Post 2005 kids are welcomed," Post 2005 Commander Ronny Knight said "Bill Allen from Gilbert and Cole Building Products asked me about a car show, and he introduced … [Read more...] about VFW to host first annual car show