From School District controversies, to the community coming together to save one of its most historic buildings, there was certainly a lot that happened in Marblehead in the year 2023. Below is a look back on some of the top stories that came out of this past year. $2.5 million override passes Town Meeting but fails at polls This year's Town Meeting was certainly … [Read more...] about Marblehead Weekly News’ stories of the year
Jack Attridge
Veterans Gazebo gets new life
After years of decay and neglect, the Veterans Gazebo at Waterside Cemetery has gotten new life, just in time to honor veterans buried there before the holidays. Dozens gathered at the cemetery last Saturday morning for the unveiling of the newly restored gazebo, a week before roughly 2,300 wreaths are scheduled to be placed on the graves of veterans on Wreaths Across America … [Read more...] about Veterans Gazebo gets new life
Select Board opens 2024 Town Meeting warrant
The countdown to Town Meeting 2024 is now on. The Select Board officially opened the 2024 Town Meeting warrant on Wednesday during its regular meeting, opening the window for articles to be submitted by the public, the town, and municipal boards for approval. Town Meeting will take place on Monday, May 6 at 7 p.m. at the Veterans Middle School auditorium. There will be … [Read more...] about Select Board opens 2024 Town Meeting warrant
Housing market pricing on hot streak
Marblehead properties are selling at nearly unprecedented high prices. In an article in the Sept. 11 edition of Banker & Tradesman newspaper, Marblehead was ranked as the fourth “hottest” town in Massachusetts as it pertains to selling-price increases. According to the article, the town has made 87 individual sales so far this year. The median sales price is $950,000, … [Read more...] about Housing market pricing on hot streak
Food Drive delivers in a flash
The Marblehead Food Pantry received more than $2,000 this week in donations thanks to the Flash Food Pantry Drive. This fundraising effort was spearheaded by Town Moderator Jack Attridge, who used his popular social-media presence called “All Marblehead” to spread the word and gather support. “The food pantry had their own food drive going on,” Attridge said. “And then I … [Read more...] about Food Drive delivers in a flash