The Abbot Public Library held an open house event on Wednesday morning to show off its newly completed renovations. A crackling fire helped set the scene in Abbot as guests made their way in to mingle and gander at the beautiful library. Abbot offered refreshments and a snack table for all the guests in attendance. Guests of all ages attended the event to enjoy the new … [Read more...] about Reading into the new Abbot Library
Jenny Armini
LTE: Thank you to Armini and Crighton
To the editor: I would like to extend a "thank you" to Rep. Jenny Armini and Sen. Brendan Crighton for following up in the legislature on the decision of last year's Marblehead Town Meeting. The new three-year term will allow our Select Board more time to plan, to lead and to oversee the work of the town administrator and department heads without the need for an annual … [Read more...] about LTE: Thank you to Armini and Crighton
First female Eagle Scouts in town honored
“If a boy can do it, we can do it.” That was the mentality that Zoe Gast and Katie Jenkins ran with when they became the first female Eagle Scouts in the area nearly four years ago, and it's the message that both hope to convey to young women who want to pursue the same goals. On Saturday, Gast and Jenkins, who helped create Marblehead Troop 79G in 2019, were recognized … [Read more...] about First female Eagle Scouts in town honored
Town welcomes state climate chief to examine coast
Local and state leaders gathered along the town's coast to welcome state Climate Chief Melissa Hoffer for a discussion about the region's coastal resiliency efforts on Friday. Hoffer was appointed to the role in April 2023 by Gov. Maura Healey. Not only is she the first climate chief in Massachusetts, but the position is also the first of its kind in the country. Hoffer … [Read more...] about Town welcomes state climate chief to examine coast
Local reps back ‘Revenge Porn’ legislation
A bill passed by the state House of Representatives last week would enact protections in Massachusetts against “revenge porn” and other forms of image-based assault, potentially bringing Massachusetts in line with nearly every other state in the nation in doing so. An Act to Prevent Abuse and Exploitation cleared the House in a bipartisan 151-0 vote, with local representatives … [Read more...] about Local reps back ‘Revenge Porn’ legislation