Marblehead’s Green Marblehead Implementation Committee met last week to discuss a wide range of sustainability and planning initiatives, from expanding electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure at schools to advancing the town’s Green Communities designation and tackling the delicate balance between historic preservation and energy efficiency in Old Town. The committee voted … [Read more...] about Marblehead moves forward with electric vehicle infrastructure expansion
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Park on Elm Street underway
Work is in progress to rejuvenate an outdated playground in Marblehead’s historic district, with completion anticipated later this year. This marks a crucial step for a grassroots effort that has successfully gathered more than $300,000 in donations. The Park on Elm Street, situated where the Gerry School playground once stood, began construction last month after the town … [Read more...] about Park on Elm Street underway
Historic Building of the Week: Old Back Street School House
Schools are an integral part of any city or town, Marblehead included. Especially since the pandemic and growing desire for remote learning, many school districts are looking to update their technologies. The Old Back Street School House at 43 Elm St., however, is past the point of updating. That is probably why it is no longer a school. The building was constructed some … [Read more...] about Historic Building of the Week: Old Back Street School House



