Affordable housing, a new school or something else? What’s next for the Coffin School?

Affordable housing, a new school or something else? What’s next for the Coffin School?

Town and school leaders are debating the fate of the Coffin School property on Turner Road. Built in 1948, Coffin closed in October 2021, and neighborhood students moved to the new Brown School on Ba...

Town News

‘Ave atque vale’: Former MHS Latin teacher dies after battle with ALS

‘Ave atque vale’: Former MHS Latin teacher dies after battle with ALS

Jennifer Chavez, who taught Latin at Marblehead High School for years, has passed away after a battle with ALS, or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Friends and former colleagues at MHS posted about her death on social media with the Latin phrase, “Ave atque vale,” which means “I s...

Opinion

EDITORIAL: A zoning balancing act

EDITORIAL: A zoning balancing act

Marblehead faces an acute housing affordability crisis. With over 77% of homes being single-family units, the town desperately needs more diverse and affordable options. Of Marblehead's 8,135 total households, 2,404 or 29% are considered low-income. Yet just 333 units, a mere 4%...
LETTER: School Committee meeting was ‘painful’

LETTER: School Committee meeting was ‘painful’

LETTER: Visible neglect hurts Marblehead

LETTER: Visible neglect hurts Marblehead

CUZNER IN NATURE: The elusive green herons of Marblehead

CUZNER IN NATURE: The elusive green herons of Marblehead

Marblehead Cares: Why public mental health matters

Marblehead Cares: Why public mental health matters

Editorial: Optimism on local news funding, with a caveat

Editorial: Optimism on local news funding, with a caveat

LETTER: Tired of traffic in Marblehead?

LETTER: Tired of traffic in Marblehead?

Sports

New faces, programs at the Y

New faces, programs at the Y

The Y is pleased to announce two new program directors: Kathleen Alexandrou and Stephany Cheng. Kathleen is the new school-age child care director and Stephany has accepted the role as the new gymnastics director. A Marblehead native, Kathleen has been part of Children’s Isla...

From the Community

Marblehead Road Race Series resumes in Oct. 1

Marblehead Road Race Series resumes in Oct. 1

The town's Road Race Series is set to restart on Oct. 1, featuring four running and walking events slated to run through Nov. 5. The series, reintroduced this year by a coalition of race organizers, seeks to cultivate community among the local running and walking enthusia...

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