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
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MHS and Berklee grad meets idol by chance
People meet their idols all the time. Now, that doesn't make it any less exciting. But getting to perform a duet with them while on vacation? That is next level. That is exactly what happened to Marblehead High School and Berklee School of Music graduate Nora Tirrell. Now living in Nashville, Tenn., Tirrell is using her Berklee background as a singer-songwriter. Earlier this … [Read more...] about MHS and Berklee grad meets idol by chance
Foster: School Committee’s policy draft raises red flags
The School Committee is developing a flag policy for the district’s schools in response to the controversy that came after a parent took down a Black Lives Matter flag hung in the high school’s cafeteria. Some kind of clear policy that could guide the efforts of students, teachers, and administrators who seek to raise flags has the potential to be genuinely helpful. It could … [Read more...] about Foster: School Committee’s policy draft raises red flags
School Committee to take over flag approval
The School Committee has drafted a policy requiring approval for any flags or banners to be displayed on school grounds aside from the American flag, the Massachusetts state flag or banners, and the Town of Marblehead flag. The draft was discussed at a recent Policy Subcommittee meeting, but no vote was taken to adopt the policy, according to a statement released by the … [Read more...] about School Committee to take over flag approval
School Committee flags down banner policy
The School Committee is discussing the institution of a new policy that would give the committee control over what banners and flags are hung up in schools. The committee’s policy subcommittee met on Zoom Friday to discuss the policy after a removal of a Black Lives Matter flag that was hanging in the high school’s cafeteria. Assistant Superintendent of Finance and … [Read more...] about School Committee flags down banner policy