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Residents’ input wanted on sports complex
The town will be holding community listening sessions to hear residents’ questions and concerns about a proposed sports complex project planned for Reynolds Field.
In June, Recreation and Parks Commissioner Shelly Curran Bedrossian presented a three-phase project that would transform the aging Green Street hockey rink into a $2.6 million sports complex.
There will be an in-person session on Friday, Sept. 12, at 8:30 a.m. at the Community Center. A virtual session is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 13 at 9 a.m. at https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83852021449.
If you can’t make those meetings, email the Recreation and Parks Department at recreation@marbleheadma.gov.
Slug: hockey rink CAPTION: The town wants to hear from residents about a $2.6 million plan for a sports complex at Reynolds Field. CURRENT PHOTO / WILL DOWD
Court sides with schools
An Essex County Superior Court judge denied a motion by terminated Marblehead Public Schools human resources director Kelly Ferretti to allow her children to remain in the Marblehead schools.
Ferretti, who lives out of town, claims that as part of her 2023 contract the district assured her that her children could complete their education in Marblehead. The agreement was not in writing, however.
Ferretti’s attorney filed a motion for a preliminary injunction, asking a judge to order emergency relief in the form of allowing her children to re-enroll at Marblehead High School this fall. However, the judge denied the injunction, ruling that the children not “suffer irreparable harm” if they are required to enroll in their hometown high school instead.
9/11 anniversary ceremony
The Marblehead Fire and Police departments will lead a remembrance ceremony on Thursday, Sept. 11, at 10 a.m. at Memorial Park, marking the 24th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
This annual ceremony honors the nearly 3,000 lives lost at the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, including the first responders. It also recognizes the resilience and unity that followed one of the darkest days in American history. As part of a nationwide tribute, the Marblehead Fire and Police departments invite local officials, community members and organizations to join them in reflecting on the events of that day and paying respect to those we lost.
“This ceremony serves as a time to remember the heroes of 9/11 and to reaffirm our commitment to service, unity and community,” said Fire Chief Jason Gilliland.
The town will mark the 24th anniversary of 9/11 at Memorial Park this week. COURTESY PHOTO
MMLD manager wins regional honor
Joseph Kowalik, general manager of the Marblehead Municipal Light Department, has been honored by the Northeast Public Power Association.
Kowalik received NEPPA’s Distinguished Service Award in August. The award recognizes individuals or organizations who have gone above and beyond providing service to a NEPPA member utility. Contenders for the awards are nominated by their peers.
The MMLD has hired a new general manager, who will take over next spring.
Memorial for Espresso the whale
The community is invited to a plaque dedication ceremony for Espresso, the young humpback whale who washed ashore twice near Preston Beach last year. The event is set for Saturday, Sept. 13, 11 a.m. at Beach Bluff Park on Atlantic Avenue.
Local commercial scuba diver Doug Cassidy will be there, along with children’s author Jeana Khan, who wrote the children’s book,“Winky the Humpback Whale.” Bring a sand pail for a child-friendly activity.
Culture grants available
The Marblehead Cultural Council is accepting grant applications for the 2026 calendar year. The deadline is Oct. 16.
Each year, MCC awards individuals and nonprofit organizations grants that support cultural, artistic and historical programs and activities. In the past, the MCC has funded a wide range of programs, from live performances and art installations to exhibits and field trips. All applicants must demonstrate how their projects contribute to the quality of life of those who live and work in Marblehead.
To learn more about the MCC and the online submission process visit the state website massculturalcouncil.org/communities/local-cultural-council-program/application-process/.
The MCC will hold an information session for interested applicants at the Abbot Public Library on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 6:30-7:30 p.m. For more information, visit massculturalcouncil.org/localcouncil/marblehead.
ZBA member named to hospice board
Attorney Christopher T. Casey has been named to the board of directors for All Care, a nonprofit provider of home healthcare, hospice, palliative, private care and adult foster care services. Casey is the managing partner of Casey, Lundergan, Burns, P.C. in Salem, and has more than 30 years of experience in fiduciary litigation, probate and trust administration, estate planning, real estate and elder law. He has served on the Marblehead Zoning Board of Appeals for 25 years.
Attorney Christopher Casey of Marblehead has been named to the board of directors at All Care. COURTESY PHOTO
