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Former Marblehead man convicted of first-degree murder
Former Marblehead resident Brian Walshe was convicted of murdering and dismembering his wife and then hiding her body parts in several locations in early January of 2023. Walshe and his wife, Ana, lived on Edgewood Road in Marblehead with their young sons from 2020-2022 before moving to Cohasset where the murder took place. Walshe’s conviction carries an automatic life sentence without the possibility of parole.
Moulton takes aim at Homeland Security
Congressman Seth Moulton, who represents the 6th District including Marblehead, accused Department of Homeland Secretary Kristi Noem of lying during her congressional testimony on Dec. 11. Noem said DHS had not deported any veterans. Moulton released a letter Noem sent him in September in which she states eight vets had been deported at that time.
Moulton also filed legislation that would allow people to sue ICE agents.
A good sign
The Marblehead Rotary Club unveiled a new welcome sign at the corner of Maple and Lafayette streets. It replaces the one put up in 1992, also by the Rotary. The Recreation and Parks Commission approved the project, which was made possible by donations from the following: Tucker Architects for the plan, Peter Schlack for designing the sign, Justin Epstein for installing the granite posts, Erick Attridge for making the brackets, Chris Kennedy for hauling away the old sign parts and Marblehead Rotary for the funding.
Moving day
Beauport Ambulance celebrated the official ribbon-cutting for its newly refurbished base on Sewall St. on Dec. 8. Over the past five months, the location has undergone extensive renovations.
The building received all-new siding and windows, a second garage door to accommodate an additional ambulance, updated interior walls and ceiling tiles, new carpeting and vinyl flooring, new furniture throughout, and the addition of a new bathroom with a shower.
Harbor honor
Marblehead Harbor has won a top award from marinas.com, being named an Elite Fleet winner for 2025.
According to Marinas.com, Elite Fleet marinas “went above and beyond to delight boaters in 2025, maintaining an average star rating of at least 4.7 and receiving at least 10 reviews throughout the year.”
Marblehead Harbor has won marinas.com Boater’s Choice awards dating back to 2009.
Student honors
Bishop Fenwick High School has announced its first quarter honor roll, recognizing students who demonstrated outstanding academic achievement. Among those earning top honors, students from Marblehead were well-represented. Students from Marblehead:
Presidents List: Jacqueline Dormer ’26
Principals List: Bridget Carroll ’27, Mary Donnellan ’28, Matthew Niles ’29, William Rand ’27
Dean’s List: Grady Butler ’27, Maggie Cronin ’29
Facilities stickers
Facility stickers for access to the Transfer Station and Devereux Beach residential parking lot are now available here, marbleheadma.gov/resident-facility-sticker/.
— Cost is $100 for the primary permit.
— $40 for additional household permits.
— Vehicles must be registered to the same address.
— Credit cards only.
— Proof of residency/vehicle registration required.
Veterans qualify for one free sticker with proof of past service, current registration and utility bill.. The facility stickers will be valid Jan. 1-Dec. 31, 2026.
Pies for a Purpose
The local Pies for a Purpose club raised $2460 at its latest bake sale and donated the money to the Marblehead Community Center. In fact, the group sold all its cakes, pies, tarts and hand-made ice cream in less than an hour. The next bake sale is Tuesday, Dec. 23, at 204 Atlantic Ave.
