Dozens of children stared up in the sky Sunday afternoon at the Jacobi Community Center parking lot as they watched their homemade contraptions harboring eggs plummet to the ground during the town's second annual egg drop challenge. The event, put on by the Marblehead Fire Department and Recreation and Parks Department, has children try to create a device that can keep an … [Read more...] about An egg-citing challenge at the Jacobi Community Center
Marblehead Fire Department
Fire reported on West Shore Drive in Marblehead
The Marblehead, Swampscott, and Salem fire departments responded to a two-alarm fire at 138 West Shore Drive on Wednesday. The fire was knocked down just before 12:30 p.m., as residents of the home were consoled by others. Marblehead Fire Chief Jason Gilliland said that the blaze began in the house's basement, and was first reported by the homeowner. He added that while … [Read more...] about Fire reported on West Shore Drive in Marblehead
Marblehead Fire Department receives $19K from state Safety Equipment Grant
As a part of a $5 million award given to 321 municipalities across the state from the Healey-Driscoll administration, the town’s fire department received $19,000 from the Massachusetts Firefighter Safety Equipment Program. The program, which fire departments across the state were invited to apply for, provides reimbursements on purchases of 135 different types of … [Read more...] about Marblehead Fire Department receives $19K from state Safety Equipment Grant
Back in time to Dec. 29, 1983
Forty years ago this week, six Marbleheaders were displaced and two firefighters were hurt when a home in Old Town caught fire, drawing a massive response from firefighters. … [Read more...] about Back in time to Dec. 29, 1983
Community fired up for another tree burning
The community is gearing up for another Epiphany Tree Burning to ring in the new year. The town’s annual tradition of setting the holiday trees ablaze will take place on Saturday, Jan. 6 at Riverhead Beach. Last year, hundreds gathered at the beach to see the fiery show, put on by the Fire Department. After Christmas trees are taken down in households and thrown to … [Read more...] about Community fired up for another tree burning