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Marblehead chief honored at ADL ‘Law and Education Day’ event
Marblehead Police Chief Dennis King was among honorees at the annual “Law and Education Day” ADL event at Kernwood.
The gathering brought together students, educators, law enforcement officers and volunteers from across the North Shore. Swampscott Police Chief Ruben Quesada and Swampscott School Superintendent Pamela Angelakis were also recognized at the event.
The annual celebration highlights cooperation between educational institutions and law enforcement agencies in local communities.
Charter School to host electronics recycling drive
Marblehead Charter will hold an electronics recycling drive on Saturday, May 17, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Sunday, May 18, from 10 a.m. to noon at 17 Lime St.
Proceeds will support the Marblehead Charter Enrichment Program. For information about acceptable items and pricing, visit marbleheadcharter.org or call 781-631-0777.
Marblehead Moms Co-Op donates $20K
The Marblehead Moms Co-Op presented the Friends of the Marblehead Public Schools with a $20,000 donation raised through their Pop-Up Shops.
The funds will support school grants for the upcoming 2025-26 school year.
“Every dollar donated will go right back to our schools,” said a representative from the Friends board.
Colonial craft fair returns May 24
Marblehead Museum will host its second annual Colonial Craft Fair in the Jeremiah Lee Mansion gardens Saturday, May 24, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Skilled artisans and historical reenactors from across New England will demonstrate crafts practiced 300 years ago. Guests can learn how shoes were made by a master shoemaker, try copperplate printing, watch a cooper build a barrel start to finish, see a cook prepare colonial dishes and purchase the finished wares.
Admission at the door is $10 a person or $25 a family for museum members and $15 a person or $40 a family for the public. Children ages 3 and under are free. Artisans and reenactors will be on site throughout the day to answer questions. Tickets can be purchased at the door on the day of the fair. Contact Jarrett Zeman, associate director, at 781-631-1768 or info@marbleheadmuseum.org for details.
Hazardous waste collection day set for Marblehead, Swampscott
A household hazardous waste collection day for Marblehead and Swampscott residents will be held Saturday, May 31, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Marblehead Transfer Station, 5 Woodfin Terrace.
Accepted items include oil-based paints, solvents, automotive fluids, pool chemicals, pesticides, cleaning products and fluorescent bulbs. Costs range from $30 for up to three gallons or pounds to $60 for 10 to 25 gallons, with additional amounts priced accordingly.
Proof of residency is required. Materials should remain in original containers with tightened caps and must be transported directly to the site in sturdy boxes.
For more information, contact the Board of Health at 781-631-0212. The collection is operated by Trident Environmental Group.
Pride flag raising planned for June 21
The Select Board approved the Marblehead Pride Flag Raising Committee’s request to hold its annual event June 21 from 2 to 4 p.m. on the Abbot Hall lawn. The ceremony has become a yearly tradition highlighting LGBTQ+ visibility and inclusion in town.
AgeSpan seeks nominees for lifelong learning awards
AgeSpan is accepting nominations for its Inspiring Lifelong Learning Awards, honoring individuals 60 and older who demonstrate a passion for continued growth and education.
Five exceptional older adults will be recognized at AgeSpan’s Annual Meeting on Nov. 14 at Blue Ocean Event Center in Salisbury. Northern Essex Community College President Dr. Lane A. Glenn will be the guest speaker.
“These awards embody AgeSpan’s commitment to helping people live vibrant, purposeful lives at every stage,” said Joan Hatem-Roy, chief executive officer of AgeSpan. “We are thrilled to spotlight older adults who are not only enriching their own lives but also inspiring those around them to keep learning and dreaming.”
The awards align with Older Americans Month and its 2025 theme, “Flip the Script on Aging.”
Nominees must be 60 or older and live in one of the 28 communities AgeSpan serves. One awardee will be selected from each of AgeSpan’s five service areas.
Submit nominations by June 16 at agespan.org/inspiring-lifelong-learning. For more information, call 800-892-0890.
MLT announces new season, ticket sales
Marblehead Little Theatre has announced its 2025-26 season lineup featuring five productions and launched ticket sales for its upcoming musical “Mystic Pizza.”
The season begins with “The Crucible” running Oct. 3-19, directed by Trudi Olivetti and Andrew Hankinson. Additional productions include “A Little Night Music” (Jan. 23-Feb. 1), “A Few Good Men” (March 6-15), “Harvey” (April 10-19) and “Jagged Little Pill” (June 19-28).
Tickets are now available for “Mystic Pizza,” a musical adaptation of the 1988 MGM rom-com with songs from the 80s and 90s. The production runs June 20-29 and features music direction by Lianne Bunting and choreography by Autumn Blazon-Brown.
The theater is also seeking donations for a $20,400 microphone system upgrade, with each unit costing about $1,700.
Additionally, MLT announced summer youth programs including a two-week musical theater intensive featuring “Camp Rock the Musical” for ages 11-16 (Aug. 4-16) and children’s workshops for ages 7-12 (July 21-25 and July 28-Aug. 1).
For more information, contact info@mltlive.org or visit MLT at 12 School St.
Friends of the COA meeting
Join the Friends of the COA at their annual meeting Wednesday, May 21, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Marblehead VFW. Fee is $10 per person. The board will present its annual update and introduce a new slate of directors. RSVP to Linda Harlan. Email is lfceh1@gmail.com or call the COA at 781-631-6225.
