The Select Board voted unanimously last week to adopt a cannabis Social Equity Policy, aligning the Town’s practices with new state requirements established by the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission. The policy was presented by Town Administrator Thatcher Kezer, who described it as both a compliance measure and an opportunity to promote fairness in the Town’s cannabis … [Read more...] about Marblehead adopts cannabis policy
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Sophia Harris: My First October as (somewhat of) a Marbleheader
I’m a Marblehead transplant. In fact, I moved here for this very job. This is my first time experiencing Halloween in Marblehead, or rather, the spillover of Halloween from Salem. A couple of weekends ago, I decided to do the full Salem thing. I took an Uber into the city to save myself from the $50 parking fees, got my palm read by a woman who told me I was “on the cusp of … [Read more...] about Sophia Harris: My First October as (somewhat of) a Marbleheader
Sabrina the Good Witch wants to keep it fun
On a Sunny October morning, the sea air around Marblehead feels thick with memory salt, fog, and stories. Inside a cozy, light-filled room not far from the harbor, Sabrina Velandry sits at her dining room table, a deck of tarot cards fanned out before her. She calls herself "Sabrina the Good Witch," and her laugh, bright and conspiratorial, cuts through the mystique that … [Read more...] about Sabrina the Good Witch wants to keep it fun
Town vendor takes on the Fall Fair
Under sunny October skies, Marblehead’s Fall Festival was bustling with families, visitors, and local artisans, but one booth in particular drew both seasoned sailors and curious newcomers. Patsy Wiswell, the creative force behind Patsy Kane Nautical, showcased her timeless coastal jewelry to a steady stream of festivalgoers. “The festival was a delight. We had a great day,” … [Read more...] about Town vendor takes on the Fall Fair
Hey Salem, Marblehead says: ‘trick or treat!’
As Salem braces for another busy Halloween season, Marblehead businesses are extending a warm and quieter welcome to their neighbors. The spooky city welcomes more than 1 million visitors each October. Salem actually set a record last year with approximately 1,040,600 visitors, an 8.6% increase from October 2023. An influx of visitors can leave residents scrambling to find … [Read more...] about Hey Salem, Marblehead says: ‘trick or treat!’