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Town administrator search moving forward

Leigh BlanderOctober 14, 2026

Approximately 15 candidates applied for Marblehead’s town administrator position, according to Select Board member and Screening Committee Chair Erin Noonan. In addition to Noonan, the Screening Co...

Beacon Hill

Nine questions, one ballot: What voters will decide Nov. 3

Leigh BlanderOctober 14, 2026

Municipal Matters

Marblehead considers ban on data centers

Leigh BlanderOctober 13, 2026

Public safety

Police warn of email scam targeting Marblehead planning, zoning applicants

Leigh BlanderOctober 13, 2026

Art

CURRENT EVENTS: Marblehead’s best bets coming up

Leigh BlanderOctober 13, 2026

Town news

NEWS IN BRIEF: No Kings rally coming up, addiction series and Veterans Town Hall return

October 12, 2026

The Current accepts News in Brief submissions of 150-200 words at info@marbleheadnews.org. No Kings, GOTV rally Marblehead’s weekly pro-democracy rally will be part of a national No Kings Day on Oct. 17. CURRENT PHOTO / LEIGH BLANDER On Sat. Oct. 17, Marblehead's weekl...

Roadway improvement update: Milling continues Tuesday

October 11, 2026

More road work starting Thursday

October 6, 2026

Addiction, recovery series returns Oct. 20

October 5, 2026

Sewer main lining to impact roads

October 5, 2026

NEWS IN BRIEF: Leaf pickups, plant a pollinator and Run for Mary

October 5, 2026

Marblehead gathers at vigil to remember Owen Coyne

October 4, 2026

Opinion

Current Editorials

EDITORIAL: Question 1 still worth a ‘yes’

Marblehead Current Editorial BoardOctober 14, 2026

Last December, before Question 1 had even secured a spot on the ballot, the Current called it “an easy yes.” Ten months, one advisory-opinion request and a steady stream of objections later, we still think there’s merit to the proposal to make most records held by the Legislature...

Columns

EVERYTHING WILL BE OK: The nature of sanctuary

October 13, 2026

LETTERS

LETTER: Vote like Dr. Seuss

October 11, 2026

Current Editorials

EDITORIAL: ‘Marblehead loved Owen Coyne. Now, we keep showing it’

October 8, 2026

LETTERS

LETTER: Democracy depends on us all voting

October 5, 2026

LETTERS

LETTER: Rest in peace, Owen

October 5, 2026

LETTERS

LETTER: Help your neighbors this Thanksgiving season

September 30, 2026

Sports

Magicians notebook: From the pitch to the links, successes continue for the local teams

Joe McConnellOctober 12, 2026

On Monday, Oct. 5, at The Meadow in Peabody, the undefeated Marblehead High golf team and its coach Bob Green honored the memory of Owen Coyne, the beloved MHS three-sport athlete, by wearing his football jersey No. 18 during the match against the Tanners. Owen passed away on Oct...

Sailing

Marblehead makes waves as Etchells Nationals come to town

October 11, 2026

Sports

Magicians honor Owen Coyne; fall to St. Mary’s

October 10, 2026

Sports

Magicians notebook: Golfers keep on winning

October 8, 2026

Sports

MHS boys soccer begins new winning streak in style with two straight shutouts

October 8, 2026

Municipal Matters

NEW TIMES: Rec & Parks seeks public input on future of Reynolds Field project

October 5, 2026

Marblehead Public Schools

‘Owen, you were truly a gift’: Mother remembers MHS senior Owen Coyne

October 2, 2026

From the Community

Nonprofit corner

PAWS & Claws: Meet Ezra

Leigh BlanderSeptember 15, 2026

Domestic Medium HairSize: MediumAge: AdultSex: Male Ezra is a medium- hair kitty. His smoke coloring is beautiful. This is what the volunteers have to say about him: “Ezra is so cuddly and friendly. Just a really nice kitty to all cats and people. He loves human contact and looks for you to pe...