Opinion

Dear Select Board: I walk the rail trail almost every day of the year, primarily between West Shore Drive and Lafayette Street, and between Clifton Avenue and Smith Street. In summer, I occasionally bring my shears to prune a few branches and fronds that might hit walkers and cyclists. I did that last week. A few days later, I saw a tree service working on that same spot, … [Read more...] about LTTE: Questioning aggressive rail trail pruning

To the editor: The Marblehead Festival of Arts Performing Arts Committee would like to thank the many people and community members who helped us present the Performing Arts Concerts at Crocker Park during our 59th festival. As always, our lineup required an incredible amount of assistance, and we would like to acknowledge the tremendous support we received this year. Thanks … [Read more...] about LTTE: MFoA performing arts group says thank you

To the editor: I was awakened in the early hours of 4 a.m., not by my own volition, of course, as I am not a morning person. I had never walked the streets of Marblehead at 5 a.m. I took my favorite pathway, up Front Street all the way to Glover Landing. I had an unusual amount of energy and, as always, looked forward to quiet time — time to hear the birds chirping, the doves … [Read more...] about LTTE: Am I America?

To the editor: The graduates of the 2025 Marblehead Citizen Police Academy would like to thank Lisa Hooper, Executive Director, and Janice Salisbury-Beal, Program Director of the Council of Aging and LT. David Ostrovitz and Chief Dennis King of the Marblehead Police Department for their development, organization, and presentation of these sessions.  17 residents … [Read more...] about LTTE: Marblehead police praised for citizen academy program

To the editor: I am a longtime homeowner in Marblehead who served on the Finance Committee for seven years and own a national business (WPIRS) that educates physicians about workers’ compensation medical evaluations. The referendum being presented needs a “stop the steal” vote from the people of Marblehead. You must vote no to stop the implementation of 3A. Once it’s here, … [Read more...] about LTTE: Vote NO on 3A, save Marblehead now