Much-needed improvements to a town landmark will be coming soon. The Select Board has awarded an $87,500 contract for the development of an accessibility-improvement plan for Redd's Pond. The project is being undertaken by a company based out of Foxborough. For years, the pond has struggled with periods of dangerous levels of cyanobacteria, as well as disrepair of the … [Read more...] about Renovations coming for town ‘treasure’
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Residents advised to stay away from Redd’s Pond
The Board of Health issued a public-health advisory on Wednesday, Aug. 30, due to a suspected outbreak of blue-green algae at Redd’s Pond. This type of algae is also known as cyanobacteria, which can be somewhat common in fresh bodies of water. “Blue-green algae can form harmful blooms in lakes, ponds, and rivers that make the water murky, and can sometimes make the water … [Read more...] about Residents advised to stay away from Redd’s Pond
State funding aids town’s mental and physical health
The Marblehead Counseling Center and Redd’s Pond have each received $25,000 in funding after the Massachusetts fiscal year 2024 budget was passed last Thursday. The grants, secured by state Sen. Brendan Crighton and state Rep. Jenny Armini, who both represent Marblehead, will help both the center and the pond at crucial times. Since the pandemic, the center has struggled … [Read more...] about State funding aids town’s mental and physical health
Marblehead Model Yacht Club still sailing strong
At nearly 131 years old, one of the town's most historic clubs is still alive and well. Meeting on Saturdays and Sundays, members of the Marblehead Model Yacht Club gather at Redd’s Pond to set sail, remotely. Standing at the edge of the pond, each of the captains place their model yachts in the water. The boats then drift toward the starting line, and the race is … [Read more...] about Marblehead Model Yacht Club still sailing strong