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Town awarded $80K climate resilience grant
The town, Marblehead Housing Authority and Sustainable Marblehead have been awarded from the Metropolitan Area Planning Council to advance “Resilient by Design: Cooling Marblehead’s Housing for the Future,” a climate resilience initiative aimed at improving community spaces within public housing sites and to reduce urban heat island effect while protecting vulnerable residents. The four public housing sites that will be involved with the project are New Farrell Court, Powderhouse Court, Green Street and Barnard Hawkes Court.
This project will focus on safeguarding elderly, low-income and disabled residents, groups disproportionately at risk during increasingly frequent and dangerous extreme heat events driven by climate change. Through the design of nature-based solutions, “Resilient by Design” will work to create shaded and welcoming outdoor spaces, foster stronger social connections among residents and to lower ambient temperatures.
“Extreme heat is certainly a pressing climate challenge facing many communities. Many of our residents are vulnerable and at real risk,” said Marblehead Housing Authority Executive Director Cathy Hoog. “This grant will allow us to creatively transform developments into cooler, greener, more resilient community hubs. Creating cool, comfortable spaces encourages socialization and decreases isolation, which is beneficial and impactful for residents. We are so thankful to work with our partners in the community on this exciting project.”
This grant will not be impacted by the town’s noncompliance with the MBTA Communities Act, according to Sustainability Coordinator Logan Casey.
MRJT member Lou Meyi honored by Moulton
Marblehead Racial Justice Team member Lou Meyi has been named an honoree for the 10th annual Peter J. Gomes Service Award, created in 2016 by Congressman Seth Moulton. The award recognizes the public service and community contributions of constituents across the 6th District.
Meyi has been a racial justice advocate for decades, living in Marblehead for over 40 years before moving to Salem recently. He is a longtime member of the MRJT, where he has championed affordable housing, public transportation and local history projects. In 2025, he served as emcee of the annual Dr. King Day Breakfast.
Meyi is active with the NAACP North Shore Branch and serves as MRJT’s liaison on METCO and equity issues. He is also a commissioner of Essex Heritage, a member of St. Stephen’s UMC’s Ministry Team and a contributor to historic projects with the Marblehead Museum.
Meyi and five other honorees will be recognized at a public ceremony on Wednesday, Sept. 24, 5:30 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Hall, second floor, 160 Derby St., Salem.
Locals lace up for Jimmy Fund Walk
Twenty Marblehead residents are set to join the Jimmy Fund Walk on Sunday, Oct. 5. The event raises funds to support all forms of adult and pediatric care and research at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. This year’s goal is $9.5 million
The Jimmy Fund Walk takes place along the famed Boston Marathon course, and participants have the flexibility to choose from four distance options: 5K walk, 10K walk, half-marathon walk and marathon walk. Walkers who prefer to participate virtually can complete their chosen distance from any location.
Marblehead walkers include: Susan Bean, Steven Weinstein, Pat Donovan McLeod, Karen Meyer, Susan Walton, Luke Weiss, Samantha Weiss, Ellie Weiss, Zach Weiss, Michele Cohen, Mark Chambers, Nicholas Mosher, Linda Weinstein, Steven Weinstein, Doreen Stacey, Pat Donovan McLeod, Michele Cohen, Brian Cohen, Lauren Crawford, Abby Drummond, Rossane Ferrante and Stephen Walker. For more information, visit jimmyfundwalk.org.
Marblehead Police want you!
Marblehead Police are hosting the 11th Citizens Police Academy Oct. 3-Nov. 2. More than 200 residents have taken the class so far. Learn the ins and outs of policing and the criminal justice system — taught by police officers.
Download the application at https://loom.ly/q7Kki-4.
Household hazardous waste day
The town is hosting its fall household hazardous waste day at the Transfer Station on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 4-7 p.m. Here are a few items that people can bring: oil-based paints, fuels, motor oil, insecticides, chemical fertilizer, photo chemicals and fluorescent bulbs. People may not bring prescription medicine or syringes, ammunition or fireworks, and commercial or industrial waste.
There are new fees this year:
- $40, 0-3 gals or up to 6 lbs.
- $55, 3-10 gals or up to 20 lbs.
- $90, 10-25 gals or up to 50 lbs.
Enter the Transfer Station on Green Street. Only credit cards and checks will be accepted. For more info, call 781-631-0212.
MYSA golf tourney
Oct. 6, 11:30 a.m. shotgun start
Marblehead Youth Soccer Association is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a golf classic fundraiser at Tedesco Country Club.
Founded in 1976, MYSA has been a cornerstone of youth sports in Marblehead for five decades, providing opportunities for thousands of local children to learn the game of soccer, develop lifelong skills and build community.
This inaugural Golf Classic will bring together players, families, alumni and supporters to celebrate MYSA’s rich history while raising funds for its future. Proceeds will support the introduction of AI-enabled video technology to enhance training for players and coaches and to capture game memories for families. Funds will also continue to ensure fully-paid scholarships for families in need, reaffirming MYSA’s commitment that every child in Marblehead has access to soccer.
For more info, visit events.golfstatus.com/event/MYSAGoldenAnniversaryGolf.
