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Marblehead to roll out 16,000 new trash, recycling carts next week ahead of automated pickup

Leigh BlanderMay 27, 2026

Sixteen thousand new trash and recycling carts will begin arriving at homes and businesses across Marblehead next week as the town transitions to an automated collection system. “Trash and recycli...

Municipal Matters

Overrides, trust and town’s path forward debated at candidates forum

Leigh BlanderMay 27, 2026

Abbot Public Library

CURRENT EVENTS: Marblehead’s best bets coming up

Julia RocklerMay 26, 2026

Municipal Matters

Marblehead’s gas-powered leaf blower ban in effect

Leigh BlanderMay 26, 2026

Politics

League of Women Voters to host Candidates Night

Leigh BlanderMay 26, 2026

Town news

Drive on the Lynnway? The state wants to hear from you

May 26, 2026

The state is planning the Lynnway Multimodal Corridor Project featuring "safety and reliability improvements" for people who drive, walk, bike or take public transportation in Lynn. The project is expected to impact Marblehead residents who commute on the Lynnway into Boston. ...

Brown School students lace up for Fun Run

May 26, 2026

NEWS IN BRIEF: Call for fireworks display donations, Rotary presents scholarships

May 25, 2026

Marblehead pride group paints rainbow bench

May 23, 2026

Marblehead Police officers honored in restored Memorial Day tradition

May 22, 2026

Marblehead teen Oscar Galante appears briefly in court, next hearing set for July

May 19, 2026

NEWS IN BRIEF: Senior tax assistance, sewer rates, Coffin School and more…

May 18, 2026

Opinion

LETTERS

LETTER: Local pediatrician supports Selbst for Board of Health

Submitted ContentMay 27, 2026

To the editor: I am writing to express my unconditional support of Dr. Julie Selbst for a seat on the Marblehead Board of Health. I have known Julie for about 15 years now, and in that time she has consistently impressed me with her knowledge (about everything!) and her commit...

LETTERS

LETTER: Noonan for Select Board

May 27, 2026

Current Editorials

EDITORIAL: Remembering their sacrifice

May 26, 2026

Columns

GUEST COLUMN: ‘What voters should know before June 9’

May 26, 2026

LETTERS

LETTER: Select Board candidate updates override position

May 26, 2026

LETTERS

LETTER: Former school super endorses Clucas, Jordan

May 25, 2026

LETTERS

LETTER: A vote in their memory

May 25, 2026

Sports

Art

Town native wins award for sports filmmaking

Jordan HorowitzMay 21, 2026

For Marblehead native Will Fitzpatrick, sports and filmmaking were always a natural pair. Growing up in Marblehead youth sports — baseball, lacrosse and, his self-described “big thing,” hockey — he rarely left home without a camera, ready to capture whatever action caught his eye...

Sports

Winners of their last 11 out of 12 games, Marblehead laxmen wrap up NEC title

May 20, 2026

Sports

Francis records 700th career strikeout to propel teammates to the postseason

May 20, 2026

Sports

MHS track teams fall to perennial rival Masco with plenty of individual highlights

May 14, 2026

Sports

MHS scores wins in baseball, softball, girls lacrosse, tennis

May 14, 2026

Local News

PHRF New England Championship – Coveted Marblehead tradition returns

May 12, 2026

Sports

MHS spring track teams go the distance with strong finishes at Bay State Running Invitational

May 7, 2026

From the Community

Animals

Papa Puff is a mild-mannered munchkin mix

Marblehead Current staffApril 13, 2026

Breed: Munchkin mixSize: MediumAge: AdultSex: Male Papa Puff came to the Marblehead Animal Shelter through an animal control officer of a busy city. His large round face reminds shelter volunteers of an owl. “Just beautiful,” they say. He is quiet in nature and sweet and can easily be p...