Jillian Lederman, who is from Marblehead, is being honored as one of two recipients of The Wall Street Journal's Joseph Rago Memorial Fellowship for 2024. She and the other awarded fellow, Luke Lyman, will begin their time at the newspaper this fall. Lederman will graduate from Brown University this spring with a degree in political science and economics. She is also the … [Read more...] about Marblehead student awarded fellowship at Wall Street Journal
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Town Meeting articles offer reversals
A number of articles will be presented at this year’s Town Meeting that seek to alter or reverse bylaws that were created as a result of Town Meeting 2023. Despite Town Meeting members approving the change of Select Board terms to three years and voting for a seasonal leaf blower ban, other residents have brought forward articles that seek to change those … [Read more...] about Town Meeting articles offer reversals
Applicants line up for Charter Commission
The Select Board has received 20 applications from residents interested in volunteering on the town’s Charter Study Commission. The new commission, which announced it was accepting applications earlier this year, is being assembled as the town looks into the creation of its first-ever charter, a document that defines the operations of a local government. In a March … [Read more...] about Applicants line up for Charter Commission
Marblehead Conservancy announces annual Earth Day celebration
The Marblehead Conservancy has announced it will hold its annual Earth Day celebration on Saturday, May 4 at the Leads Mill conservation area. The event will kick off at 9 a.m. and conclude around noon. During the Arbor Day celebration, the conservancy will plant 500 wildflower plugs, spread woodchips, and hold a beach cleanup. In addition to the Marblehead Conservancy, the … [Read more...] about Marblehead Conservancy announces annual Earth Day celebration
League of Women Voters will hold Candidates Night in May
The Marblehead League of Women Voters will be hold its annual Candidates Night on Tuesday, May 21 at 7 p.m. at the Marblehead High School's library. Candidates Night is a public meeting that allows voters to hear from the town's candidates and get to know them better. Candidates have until April 22 to take out papers, so there is currently no precise number of how many … [Read more...] about League of Women Voters will hold Candidates Night in May