July 4, 2023 - Marblehead Current

04 Jul

Boat building event a sellout in the best way

Leigh Blander0 CommentsArt, Community Resources, Culture, Entertainment, Local News, Nonprofit corner, Sailing

Longtime volunteer Jan Lamkin feared Tuesday’s Arts Festival boat building event would be a washout, but she was wrong.“We thought with the rain today, forget about it,” she said shortly after handing out the last remainingboat building kit. “But everyone came out. We couldn’t have asked for better.” Winslow Lane works on "Shark Fin" during the Model Boat Building event at the Lee Mansion. CURRENT PHOTOS / CHRIS STEVENS A longtime staple of the Arts Festival, the event drew well over 140 hopeful builders, many…

04 Jul

Street Festival draws hundreds of people, a dozen aliens and a mime

Leigh Blander0 CommentsArt, Culture, Local History, Nonprofit corner, Top Stories, Uncategorized

It was hot and humid and filled with long lines but none of that seemed to have much effect on thehundreds of people who turned out for the Arts Festival Street Fair on Tuesday, the Fourth of July.“Beyond happy,” said Arts Festival President Jodi-Tatiana Charles. CURRENT PHOTOS / CHRISTINE STEVENS Posing with an alien at the Street Festival Everyone got into the groove when “True North” took the stage at Crocker Park Tuesday, July 4. "True North" performs at the Festival's Crocker Park Concerts Washington…

04 Jul

FOOD 101: The Joe Frogger cookie

Leigh Blander0 CommentsLocal History, Local News, Viewpoints

Uptown. Downtown. Old Town (a term only for tourists). You have to love Marblehead’s institutions. Banks where everybody knows your name. Restaurants that consider you a regular after the second visit. Shops where the proprietors remember your preferences. A new book store! Art galleries. The Chamber. Two (!) Rotary Clubs. Baseball: peewee to semi-pro. The Little Theatre, our own Broadway. You have to love our unabashed patriotism. The sparkle of Independence Day fireworks. Abbot Hall where the clock chimes 76 times in celebration. Stalwart ownership…

04 Jul

LWV OBSERVER REPORT: Harbors and Waters Board, June 5

Kris Olson0 CommentsPress releases

BOARD: Harbors and Waters Board DATE: June 5 (in person, at the harbormaster’s office) LWVM OBSERVER: Kathy Breslin COMMISSIONERS IN ATTENDANCE: Gary Gregory, John Doub, Jay Michaud, Ken Breen, Rick Cuzner (alternate) and Peter Dragonas (alternate) Agenda The meeting was called to order and April minutes approved. Public request for Brown’s Island name change Eugene E. Record made a proposal to change the official name of Brown’s Island to Crowninshield Island. The Crowninshield family donated the island to the Trustees of Reservations in 1955. The…

04 Jul

Happy Fourth! Town celebrates Independence Day

Leigh Blander0 CommentsArt, Community Resources, Culture, Entertainment, Local News, Nonprofit corner, Recreation, Sailing, Top Stories

Marblehead is celebrating this Independence Day with model boats, art exhibits, live concerts and, of course, the traditional harbor illumination and fireworks display. The soggy weather isn't keeping families away from the Arts Festival, now in its fourth and final day. Here's a quick look at what's on tap for the Festival today: Trent McKinnon Tucker (right) gives tips for building the best boat to Ryan and Esther Jeon at the Arts Festival Model Boat Building event. CURRENT PHOTOS / CHRIS STEVENS Winslow Lane works…

04 Jul

LWV OBSERVER REPORT: Joint meeting on affordable housing, June 27

Kris Olson0 CommentsPress releases

BOARDS: Housing Production Plan Implementation Committee and Fair Housing Committee DATE: June 27 (hybrid meeting, not recorded) LWVM OBSERVER: Bonnie Grenier MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE: Erin Noonan, Thatcher Kezer, Becky Curran Cutting, Kurt James, Dirk Isbrandsten, Louis Meyi, Joe Whipple and Barton Hyte OTHERS: Cathy Hoog, executive director of Marblehead-Salem Housing Authorities; Jenny Armini, state representative, and Eva DeCharleroy, legislative director for the office of state Sen. Brendan Crighton, were invited to the meeting for a discussion of housing development on the state level and in…

04 Jul

LWV OBSERVER REPORT: Recreation and Parks Commission, June 27

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BOARD: Recreation and Parks Commission DATE: June 27 LWVM OBSERVER: Kay Rieper MEMBERS PRESENT: All members present, including newly elected member Shelly Bedrossian. Reorganization, reappointments Matt Martin was elected chair, and Linda Rice-Collins was elected vice chair. Peter James and Jaime Bloch were reappointed superintendent and recreation director, respectively. There was a brief discussion about having an annual review and formulating criteria ahead of time. New business Rice-Collins met with the dog park people about replacing the surface material, which is stone dust, to playground…

04 Jul

LWV OBSERVER REPORT: Water & Sewer Commission, June 6

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BOARD: Water & Sewer Commission DATE: June 6 LWVM OBSERVER: Steven Levy COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: F. Carlton Siegel, chair; Gregory Bates, Thomas Carroll,Thomas L. Murray. STAFF PRESENT: Amy McHugh, superintendent; Dianne Rodgers, office manager; and Bethany Spangler, assistant superintendent via Zoom The meeting started at 7 p.m. The minutes from April 4, 2023, and May 5, 2023, were approved. Superintendent Report for Water Contract 185, Loring Avenue, is essentially done. New water main installed and in service. Contractor is working on landscaping and fencing. Superintendent Report…