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

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

Leigh BlanderMarch 27, 2026
The School Committee Friday morning unanimously approved a $47,620,287 budget for fiscal 2027 (including some disputed benefit funds) that will require an additional $1.5 million in cuts. That is on t...
UPDATE: Marblehead schools’ finance chief staying in town
Marblehead Public Schools

UPDATE: Marblehead schools’ finance chief staying in town

Leigh BlanderMarch 26, 2026
Select Board backs tiered, multi-year override framework combining school/town requests
Municipal Matters

Select Board backs tiered, multi-year override framework combining school/town requests

Akanksha GoyalMarch 25, 2026
Two school budget proposals head to Friday vote after tense meeting with FinCom
Marblehead Public Schools

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

Leigh BlanderMarch 25, 2026
A retro anthem for Marblehead: Local native pens song about growing up in town
Culture

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

Leigh BlanderMarch 25, 2026

Town news

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
The School Committee Friday morning unanimously approved a $47,620,287 budget for fiscal 2027 (including some disputed benefit funds) that will require an additional $1.5 million in cuts. That is on top of to two earlier rounds of cuts of $2.6 million and $1.7 million. The com...
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
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

Opinion

DOC IN A BOX: What technology quietly learns about us
Columns

DOC IN A BOX: What technology quietly learns about us

Stephen BachMarch 26, 2026
Over the past few years writing for the Marblehead Current, I’ve noticed something interesting: The biggest tech stories aren’t usually about the technology itself. They’re about what technology quietly learns about us. And lately, the lesson seems to be this: The internet rem...
FOOD 101: Frittata — a meal any time of day
Columns

FOOD 101: Frittata — a meal any time of day

March 26, 2026
EDITORIAL: In abnormal times, an affirmation of basic rights
Current Editorials

EDITORIAL: In abnormal times, an affirmation of basic rights

March 25, 2026
MARBLEHEAD MUSINGS: Budget potholes — d’ah y’ah think?
Columns

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

March 25, 2026
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

Sports

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

jmcconnell@marbleheadnews.orgMarch 25, 2026
As the last couple of years were defined by long postseason runs — one Final Four appearance, followed by being among the Sweet 16 in Division 2 — the expectations are naturally high for more success like that this spring, if not better, especially with a veteran all-star pitcher...
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
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

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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