Lawrence Lessard, founder, and director of Achieve Renewable Energy, has been appointed by the Healey-Driscoll administration to the newly established Commission on Fossil Fuel Workforce. This Commission, created under the 2024 climate law, is tasked with supporting the state’s clean energy transition. Its primary focus is to assess the impact of workers in the fossil fuel … [Read more...] about Lessard appointed to fossil fuel commission
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Marblehead nonprofit continues serving North Shore
Every day is a busy day at SPUR, the Marblehead-based nonprofit that prioritizes removing barriers in volunteering to serve the North Shore. SPUR was founded by Jocelyn Cook in 2014 as a way “for young children, families and individuals to dive into giving back through opportunities that embraced busy schedules, varying experiences and interest levels.” According to SPUR … [Read more...] about Marblehead nonprofit continues serving North Shore
‘We are standing up for the Constitution’
About 100-125 people gathered outside the Tesla dealership in Peabody on Andover Street last Saturday afternoon to protest Elon Musk’s unelected involvement in the United States government. North Shore Indivisible, a grassroots progressive group “united by the belief that American democracy is under threat,” wrote in a statement that it was also in attendance at the Peabody … [Read more...] about ‘We are standing up for the Constitution’
Track team gifts tricycle to beloved community member
When Nikolay Kuzmina, a 38-year-old Marblehead resident with cerebral palsy, snapped the axle of his beloved tricycle almost two months ago, the high school’s track team took the initiative to get Kuzmina a new one. According to Track Coach Nolan Raimo, “Nikolay is famous in Marblehead,” mostly for riding his tricycle around the high school. Raimo guessed that Kuzmina … [Read more...] about Track team gifts tricycle to beloved community member
VFW raises $1,000 for LA
The Eaton and Palisades fires that raged through Los Angeles in January collectively burned 37,728 acres of land, according to CAL FIRE, and many who live in that area are still feeling the effects. Marblehead’s Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Commander Ronny Knight said last weekend’s fundraiser raised just over $1,000 for World Central Kitchen and Wildfire Recovery Fund, … [Read more...] about VFW raises $1,000 for LA