In their inaugural year leading Wreaths Across America Marblehead, organizers Emily DeJoy and Kimberly Crowley not only met their ambitious goal of 2,500 wreaths, but they also exceeded it by hundreds. Backed by extraordinary community enthusiasm and support from local veterans’ organizations, the effort has grown into a powerful testament to Marblehead’s patriotism and … [Read more...] about Town’s Wreaths Across America fundraiser deemed a success
Emily DeJoy
Holiday wreaths to honor 2,500 Marblehead veterans
When an email arrived announcing that Marblehead’s Wreaths Across America program would be discontinued this year, two local women refused to let the tradition fade. Longtime residents Kim Crowley and Emily DeJoy, both with family ties to the military, learned that the town’s former coordinator had stepped down and that no one had volunteered to continue the effort. … [Read more...] about Holiday wreaths to honor 2,500 Marblehead veterans
Schmeckpeper and Gwazda win School Committee seats
The election results are in, while not yet certified, and Kate Schmeckpeper and Henry Gwadza have secured the two seats up for grabs on the School Committee. Out of the 12,156 votes cast for the five candidates, Schmeckpeper received 4,800 of the votes, equating to just shy of 40% of the total, and Gwazda received 4,332 votes, which is about 36% of the total … [Read more...] about Schmeckpeper and Gwazda win School Committee seats