Planning Board grapples with ADU rules in two contentious applications

Planning Board grapples with ADU rules in two contentious applications

Akanksha GoyalSeptember 15, 2026
Two accessory dwelling unit applications before the Planning Board Sept. 8 highlighted a question the board is still working through: how much discretion does it have over projects the state now requi...
CURRENT EVENTS: Marblehead’s best bets coming up
Art

CURRENT EVENTS: Marblehead’s best bets coming up

Leigh BlanderSeptember 15, 2026
Swampscott board hears plans for 140-unit Glover residences, historic house preservation
Local History

Swampscott board hears plans for 140-unit Glover residences, historic house preservation

Monica SagerSeptember 15, 2026
Koh rallies packed Marblehead Dems picnic after primary win
Politics

Koh rallies packed Marblehead Dems picnic after primary win

Leigh BlanderSeptember 15, 2026
Board weighs flu, COVID guidance; four businesses fined for flavored nicotine products
Health

Board weighs flu, COVID guidance; four businesses fined for flavored nicotine products

Leigh BlanderSeptember 15, 2026

Town news

This Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, help is available

This Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, help is available

September 14, 2026
September is national Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and Marblehead Counseling Center wants to remind residents of the many resources available for individuals and families who are struggling. “Suicide prevention actually starts before a mental health crisis,” according t...
Marblehead Counseling Center ready to rock with first concert fundraiser

Marblehead Counseling Center ready to rock with first concert fundraiser

September 14, 2026
NEWS IN BRIEF: Household hazardous waste collection, town administrator job posted

NEWS IN BRIEF: Household hazardous waste collection, town administrator job posted

September 14, 2026
Marblehead Food Pantry in need

Marblehead Food Pantry in need

September 14, 2026
BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: Visit SEWing-FUN

BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: Visit SEWing-FUN

September 9, 2026
Household Hazardous Waste Day set at Transfer Station

Household Hazardous Waste Day set at Transfer Station

September 8, 2026
Johnny Ray’s Performing Arts Center opens with Marblehead influences

Johnny Ray’s Performing Arts Center opens with Marblehead influences

September 8, 2026

Opinion

LETTER: Why the Light Board should vote for the renewable energy surcharge
LETTERS

LETTER: Why the Light Board should vote for the renewable energy surcharge

Submitted ContentSeptember 14, 2026
To the editor: I am writing in support of the Light Board voting to levy the renewable energy surcharge, which is required for the town of Marblehead to become a Green Community”. (See The Current’s Sept. 9 edition, page 2). Green Community designation will make the town el...
LETTER: Why I oppose Question 8
LETTERS

LETTER: Why I oppose Question 8

September 14, 2026
LETTER: Help keep the music playing
Art

LETTER: Help keep the music playing

September 14, 2026
LETTER: Teach history honestly
LETTERS

LETTER: Teach history honestly

September 14, 2026
EDITORIAL: 25 years later
Current Editorials

EDITORIAL: 25 years later

September 9, 2026
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month: New ideas on causes, prevention
Columns

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month: New ideas on causes, prevention

September 8, 2026
LETTER: Marblehead candidate says ‘thank you’
LETTERS

LETTER: Marblehead candidate says ‘thank you’

September 8, 2026

Sports

MHS golfers win opener against visiting Masco 
Sports

MHS golfers win opener against visiting Masco 

Joe McConnellSeptember 12, 2026
It was a great start to the 2026 season for the Marblehead High golfers, who defeated Masco at Tedesco, 40.5-31.5 on Sept. 3.  Coach Bob Green’s team won five of its matches outright, led by co-captain Greyson Leventhal. He had the lowest overall score of the day, sho...
After a record turnout at tryouts, MHS boys soccer has high expectations for 2026
Sports

After a record turnout at tryouts, MHS boys soccer has high expectations for 2026

September 11, 2026
Marblehead falls to Lynn English, 18-15, in home opener.
Sports

Marblehead falls to Lynn English, 18-15, in home opener.

September 11, 2026
Swim, sip, repeat — without the waste
Business

Swim, sip, repeat — without the waste

September 9, 2026
As Magicians kick off new season, Coach Rudloff sits down with the Current
Sports

As Magicians kick off new season, Coach Rudloff sits down with the Current

September 7, 2026
MHS football senior captains Coyne, Rhodes, Wales offer first week observations on the practice field
Sports

MHS football senior captains Coyne, Rhodes, Wales offer first week observations on the practice field

September 3, 2026
With youth on their side, MHS girls soccer looks to maintain winning edge
Sports

With youth on their side, MHS girls soccer looks to maintain winning edge

September 3, 2026

From the Community

PAWS & CLAWS: Toby is happy to relax by your side all day
Animals

PAWS & CLAWS: Toby is happy to relax by your side all day

Leigh BlanderAugust 31, 2026
Breed: Golden doodleSize: SmallAge: YoungSex: Male Toby is a 3-year-old mini golden doodle. He was surrendered to the shelter with his mother when their owners moved out of state. While his owners socialized him within their family, Toby was never around people outside of them, his pack. So Toby ...
DOLLARS FOR SCHOLARS: Cook pursues nursing career
Press releases

DOLLARS FOR SCHOLARS: Cook pursues nursing career

August 21, 2026
Need some music in your life? Meet Caruso
Animals

Need some music in your life? Meet Caruso

August 4, 2026
PAWS & CLAWS: Shelter has rockin’ litter of kittens ready for adoption
Animals

PAWS & CLAWS: Shelter has rockin’ litter of kittens ready for adoption

July 27, 2026
PAWS & CLAWS: Grey Guys hope for blue skies
Animals

PAWS & CLAWS: Grey Guys hope for blue skies

July 15, 2026