A landmark bill that sets national standards to protect patients during sensitive medical exams was introduced on Oct. 31 by U.S. Representatives Lori Trahan (MA-03), Jim McGovern (MA-02), and Debbie Dingell (MI-06). The Protect Patients from Healthcare Abuse Act follows years of advocacy from survivors of physician sexual misconduct — most notably Marblehead resident Rory … [Read more...] about McCarthy’s story inspires federal bill
Jenny Armini
Driscoll sets stage for Marblehead Democrats
More than 100 passionate Marblehead democrats gathered to hear speakers from all corners of government for the annual Marblehead Democratic Town Committee picnic Monday evening. Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll said that grassroots groups, such as the Marblehead Democratic Town Committee, “really help inform how we set policy, how people are impacted on the ground.” She added … [Read more...] about Driscoll sets stage for Marblehead Democrats
8th graders celebrated at State House
Two Marblehead 8th graders from Veterans Middle School were honored at the Letters About Literature (LAL) awards ceremony Tuesday at the State House in the Great Hall. LAL is a statewide personal and reflective writing initiative that invites students from grades 4-12 to read a book of their choice, reflect on it, and write a personal letter to the author, explaining the … [Read more...] about 8th graders celebrated at State House
Reading into the new Abbot Library
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
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