A retro anthem for Marblehead: Local native pens song about growing up in town

A retro anthem for Marblehead: Local native pens song about growing up in town

Leigh BlanderMarch 25, 2026
For one Marblehead native, memories of growing up in town never really faded — they just needed a melody. After decades away, the Marblehead High School Class of 1971 graduate recently wrote a nost...
Marblehead Rec & Parks: No more trash pickup at 187 barrels in public areas to save $45K
Community Resources

Marblehead Rec & Parks: No more trash pickup at 187 barrels in public areas to save $45K

Leigh BlanderMarch 25, 2026
Health Department estimates $281 for trash fee; BoH approves budgets
Health

Health Department estimates $281 for trash fee; BoH approves budgets

Leigh BlanderMarch 25, 2026
NEW: School budget cuts, override on agenda at two meetings this week
Education

NEW: School budget cuts, override on agenda at two meetings this week

Aleka KroitzshMarch 24, 2026
Marblehead boy’s Make-A-Wish set for Sunday
Health

Marblehead boy’s Make-A-Wish set for Sunday

Leigh BlanderMarch 24, 2026

Town news

NEW: School budget cuts, override on agenda at two meetings this week

NEW: School budget cuts, override on agenda at two meetings this week

March 24, 2026
NEW on March 24: The School Committee's budget subcommittee will meet virtually Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. to try again to determine whether the $1.5 million additional cuts requested by the town represent an accurate number. The public can join HERE. Public comment is on the agenda....
Koh’s ActBlue fundraising still dominates MA-6 Democratic field

Koh’s ActBlue fundraising still dominates MA-6 Democratic field

March 24, 2026
‘No Kings’ rally set for Saturday in Marblehead

‘No Kings’ rally set for Saturday in Marblehead

March 24, 2026
Wait, there’s another one!

Wait, there’s another one!

March 24, 2026
NEW: Schools finance chief confirms he is finalist for Haverhill job

NEW: Schools finance chief confirms he is finalist for Haverhill job

March 23, 2026
OBSERVER REPORT: Housing Authority meeting

OBSERVER REPORT: Housing Authority meeting

March 23, 2026
‘For Marblehead’ campaign launches to support townwide budget override

‘For Marblehead’ campaign launches to support townwide budget override

March 23, 2026

Opinion

MARBLEHEAD MUSINGS: Budget potholes — d’ah y’ah think?
Columns

MARBLEHEAD MUSINGS: Budget potholes — d’ah y’ah think?

Seamus HourihanMarch 25, 2026
It’s pothole season. On March 11, Amy McHugh, director of public works, informed the Select Board that there are more than 120 potholes in Marblehead on her list that need fixin’. D’ah y’ah think there is a relationship between pothole season and Marblehead budget season? I don’t...
Why I’m going to ‘No Kings’
LETTERS

Why I’m going to ‘No Kings’

March 20, 2026
LETTER: ‘A direct blow to community’s well-being’
LETTERS

LETTER: ‘A direct blow to community’s well-being’

March 20, 2026
LETTER: ‘Darling Dames’: Closing library would be shame
LETTERS

LETTER: ‘Darling Dames’: Closing library would be shame

March 20, 2026
LETTER: Library a ‘precious jewel’
LETTERS

LETTER: Library a ‘precious jewel’

March 20, 2026
LETTER: Nonviolent resistance has long history
LETTERS

LETTER: Nonviolent resistance has long history

March 20, 2026
LETTER: Don’t let library doors close on your watch
LETTERS

LETTER: Don’t let library doors close on your watch

March 20, 2026

Sports

Burns named varsity volleyball coach
Sports

Burns named varsity volleyball coach

Marblehead Current staffMarch 22, 2026
Shelley Burns has been named Marblehead High’s new varsity volleyball head coach for the 2026 season. With a  wealth of experience on and off the court, Burns will bring a unique combination of athletic excellence, a deep understanding of the needs of student-athletes and...
Girls welcome lacrosse season with first ever kick-off 
Local News

Girls welcome lacrosse season with first ever kick-off 

March 22, 2026
Marblehead girls hoop captains reflect on careers, college plans 
Sports

Marblehead girls hoop captains reflect on careers, college plans 

March 17, 2026
Marblehead doc to run marathon while expanding pediatric rehab programs
Sports

Marblehead doc to run marathon while expanding pediatric rehab programs

March 17, 2026
SPORTS ROUNDUP: Indoor track teams complete season with team, individual accolades 
Sports

SPORTS ROUNDUP: Indoor track teams complete season with team, individual accolades 

March 16, 2026
Another awarding season for the Marblehead High swim program
Sports

Another awarding season for the Marblehead High swim program

March 12, 2026
Marblehead High boys basketball falls in Round of 32; Wrestling wraps up season in All-State Meet
Sports

Marblehead High boys basketball falls in Round of 32; Wrestling wraps up season in All-State Meet

March 12, 2026

From the Community

OBSERVER REPORT: Housing Authority meeting
Community Resources

OBSERVER REPORT: Housing Authority meeting

Submitted ContentMarch 23, 2026
MARBLEHEAD HOUSING AUTHORITY – March 17, 2026LWVM Observer – Cathy Marie MichaelMembers Present: Jennifer Schaeffner, William Kuker, Terri Tauro, Kristin Dubay Horton, Cathy Sheehan, Executive DirectorPublic CommentTenant 1 - Washers and Dryers down for 2 weeks, sometimes 1 week - “This company is n...
PAWS & CLAWS: McClane just wants to hear some soothing tunes
Animals

PAWS & CLAWS: McClane just wants to hear some soothing tunes

March 11, 2026
‘A Few Good Men’ underscores that the law applies to everyone
Art

‘A Few Good Men’ underscores that the law applies to everyone

March 2, 2026
PAWS & CLAWS: This little Piggy will steal your heart
Animals

PAWS & CLAWS: This little Piggy will steal your heart

February 25, 2026
PAWS & CLAWS: ‘Three Amigos’ rescued from under shed
Animals

PAWS & CLAWS: ‘Three Amigos’ rescued from under shed

February 18, 2026
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