OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS:  Even as state aid rises, its role in town’s budget is shrinking

OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS:  Even as state aid rises, its role in town’s budget is shrinking

Akanksha GoyalMarch 31, 2026
This is the fourth article in the Current’s series, Overriding Considerations, exploring Marblehead’s budget crisis. To read other stories, visit MarbleheadCurrent.org. Marblehead is receiving more...
Local dad/coach running London Marathon to support Children’s Hospital
Sports

Local dad/coach running London Marathon to support Children’s Hospital

Leigh BlanderMarch 31, 2026
Marblehead Police log: Romance scam, family dispute, phone pings
Public safety

Marblehead Police log: Romance scam, family dispute, phone pings

Marblehead Current staffMarch 31, 2026
CURRENT EVENTS: Marblehead’s best bets coming up
Art

CURRENT EVENTS: Marblehead’s best bets coming up

Julia RocklerMarch 31, 2026
Super JJ rescues Marblehead from Triple Z villain
Public safety

Super JJ rescues Marblehead from Triple Z villain

Aleka KroitzshMarch 29, 2026

Town news

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day set

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day set

March 31, 2026
The town of Marblehead has announced that the next Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day will be Saturday, June 13, 9 a.m.-noon at the Transfer Station. Marblehead and Swampscott residents are welcome. For more info, call the Board of Health at 781-631-0212. This graphic ha...
News in brief: Week of March 30

News in brief: Week of March 30

March 29, 2026
Select Board finalizes $122.7M budget; $4.4M override projected to restore town-side costs

Select Board finalizes $122.7M budget; $4.4M override projected to restore town-side costs

March 27, 2026
Schools’ new assignment: Cut another $1.5M and define override requests

Schools’ new assignment: Cut another $1.5M and define override requests

March 27, 2026
UPDATE: Marblehead schools’ finance chief staying in town

UPDATE: Marblehead schools’ finance chief staying in town

March 26, 2026
Two school budget proposals head to Friday vote after tense meeting with FinCom

Two school budget proposals head to Friday vote after tense meeting with FinCom

March 25, 2026
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

Opinion

EDITORIAL: End of an era
Current Editorials

EDITORIAL: End of an era

Marblehead Current Editorial BoardMarch 31, 2026
After 15 years of leading MHTV, Executive Director Joan Goloboy has retired, and we are taking this moment to both recognize and thank Joan for her many contributions to local access public television in Marblehead. Cable television came to town in the mid-’80s, with Continent...
LETTER: Ideology vs common sense
LETTERS

LETTER: Ideology vs common sense

March 31, 2026
COLUMN: Why Marblehead’s budget feels so confusing right now
Columns

COLUMN: Why Marblehead’s budget feels so confusing right now

March 30, 2026
LETTER: Cutting off your nose to spite your face
LETTERS

LETTER: Cutting off your nose to spite your face

March 29, 2026
LETTER: ‘Let us old geezers count’ in protecting freedoms
LETTERS

LETTER: ‘Let us old geezers count’ in protecting freedoms

March 29, 2026
LETTER: A call for ‘principled governance,’ not ‘symbolic resolutions’
LETTERS

LETTER: A call for ‘principled governance,’ not ‘symbolic resolutions’

March 29, 2026
LETTER: Marblehead is at a crossroads
LETTERS

LETTER: Marblehead is at a crossroads

March 29, 2026

Sports

Local dad/coach running London Marathon to support Children’s Hospital
Sports

Local dad/coach running London Marathon to support Children’s Hospital

Leigh BlanderMarch 31, 2026
When Marblehead resident Brody Inglis lines up for the London Marathon April 26, the race will represent far more than another long-distance challenge. The father of two is running to raise money for Boston Children's Hospital through its Miles for Miracles program — combining...
‘Headers running the Boston Marathon
Sports

‘Headers running the Boston Marathon

March 29, 2026
MHS softball expects to be among the top Division 2 teams statewide for third straight year
Sports

MHS softball expects to be among the top Division 2 teams statewide for third straight year

March 25, 2026
Burns named varsity volleyball coach
Sports

Burns named varsity volleyball coach

March 22, 2026
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

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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