Marblehead man, wanted in Florida, is located
Marblehead resident Rob Goodwin, wanted on charges including grand theft and scheme to defraud, was located in California, according to Sheriff Michael Chitwood of Volusia County, Florida. As of Oct. 13, Goodwin had not been apprehended.
“We’re going to do our best to bring [Goodwin] back here to Volusia County to be held accountable,” Chitwood said.
Goodwin and his travel agency, Stone & Compass, are accused of defrauding 104 high school students and chaperones in Volusia County out of $400,000 for an international trip that was canceled without refunds, according to a Sheriff’s Department press release.
Goodwin’s bond is set at $4 million.
MHS roof update
The Marblehead High School roof subcommittee is expected to decide on Nov. 6 whether to move forward with a liquid-applied restoration or a recover. The subcommittee will then make its recommendation to the full School Committee. The restoration approach could save between $500,000 to $1 million.
Bidding documents were set to be released Oct. 15 with bids due Nov. 5.
The project is scheduled to start construction in June.
Coffin School plans
As the town decides what to do with the empty Coffin School property on Turner Road, it is seeking input from nonprofits and developers for “creative proposals to allow the highest and best use(s) of the property.”
For more information, visit marbleheadma.gov/bids-rfps/.
Miles for Mary 5K Run/Walk
Two upcoming events in Marblehead will honor the memory of Mary Park while benefiting brain cancer treatment research at Mass General Cancer Center. Park died from glioblastoma in 2012, as have too many other loved ones in town.
The first is a Miles for Mary Run/Walk Saturday, Oct. 18, at Devereux Beach.
According to the National Institute of Health, more than 25,000 people will be diagnosed with brain cancer this year. The National Brain Tumor Society states that the five-year relative survival rate for glioblastoma is only 6.8%.
Since 2013, Miles for Mary has raised over $800,000 for brain cancer treatment research at Mass General Cancer Center. The funds raised this year will continue to support innovative research in brain cancer treatment, such as INCIPIENT.
Miles for Mary is part of the Marblehead Road Race Series. Learn more here: runmhd.org.
Organizers are also planning a Miles for Mary research seminar for Monday, Nov. 3 at the Eastern Yacht Club. Come hear Dr. Elizabeth Gerstner and Dr. Michael W. Parsons from Mass General Cancer Center, $65 registration via milesformary.com. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., dinner is served at 6 p.m., and the presentation begins at 7 p.m.
Rotary 5K Walk/Run for students’ mental health
On Nov. 2, Marblehead Rotary will host its annual 5K Walk/Run to raise money to keep the Inner Explorer mindfulness program in Marblehead schools.
Last month, school leaders spoke at Rotary about the positive impact of the program, which brings a structured, evidence-based resource into classrooms giving students a few minutes each day to practice guided mindfulness. These daily moments of calm help students reduce stress, strengthen focus and build lifelong resilience.
Register for the 5K at marbleheadrotary.com. The course begins and ends at Boston Yacht Club and winds through the Historic District.
Star gazing and astronomy night at Goldthwait
Weather permitting, the Goldthwait Reservation and members of the Gloucester Area Astronomy Club will host a Star Gazing Party on Friday, Oct. 17, 7-9:30 p.m., with a cloud date of Saturday night, Oct. 18. Attendance will be limited to the first 50 to register for the event, and children 6 years and up are welcome.
The Gloucester Astronomy Club will have laser tours of the autumn constellations and some fabulously high-powered telescopes set up to show the wonders of the dark night sky. Celestial objects observed will be planets, star clusters, nebulae, distant galaxies and stars almost as old as time.
Star-gazing etiquette dictates that only red lights are permitted after dark. Red light flashlights (flashlights covered with red brake light tape) will be provided to assist people from their cars to the observation area. White light compromises night vision. Flashlights and iPhone lights can be easily adapted with red cellophane paper or red brake-light tape.
To register, text 781-724-5734 or email fionaclubbock@gmail.com.
Holiday Pops
Marblehead Harbor Rotary will present Holiday Pops featuring maestro Dirk Hillyer and The Hillyer Festival Orchestra in historic Abbot Hall on Dec. 13. Tickets go on sale Nov. 12 at rotaryclubofmheadharbor.org. Floor tickets are $85, and balcony tickets are $45. For sponsor details and event information, visit rotaryclubofmheadharbor.org or call Jessica Barnett at 781-639-0624.
Editor Leigh Blander is an experienced TV, radio and print journalist.
