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5 Corners input
The town is embarking on making improvements to the Five Corners intersection and wants your feedback. Check out a public input mapping tool through April 30 and share your thoughts. https://loom.ly/Yt9rkqc. This part of the project is covered by a state grant.
For more project information please contact Brendan Callahan, director of community development & planning at 781-631-1529 or callahanb@marbleheadma.gov.
Coffin reuse
The town also wants to hear your ideas for the former Coffin School property on Turner Road. The site has been vacant since 2021 and is being evaluated for various reuse options. Feedback from residents will help inform future planning and decision making. The Town’s consultant, UCONN TAB Program, has created a public survey to collect feedback and implement comments into the Site Reuse Assessment Report and Site Renderings. Please scan the provided QR code to learn more and to provide your input or visit https://tinyurl.com/2c5an42u to access the survey.
Dollars for Scholars deadline
Marblehead Dollars for Scholars application deadline for high school seniors is Sunday, April 19. Students who demonstrate financial need based on the student aid index on their FAFSA are encouraged to apply for a scholarship by visiting the following website and creating their online profile: marblehead.dollarsforscholars.org.
Instructions for completing the application are available on the Students and Parents tab of the website.
For questions, contact: Mike Weed at 617- 823-9898 or mweed1973@gmail.com.
Green Homes Tour
Come to Sustainable Marblehead’s third Green Homes Tour, to take place on Saturday, May 2. Tour nine local homes and learn about air source heat pumps, solar panels, electric induction stoves and much more from people who are actually using the technology. Tickets are $10 per person and can be purchased in advance at sustainablemarblehead.org/greenhomestour.
Marblehead Police want you
Go behind the badge and learn about the Marblehead Police Department from the inside. MPD is offering its eight-week course on Thursdays, 6-9 p.m., starting April 23. Attendees will meet local officers, detectives and staff and learn how operations work. They will observe a real trial and tour the Middleton House of Corrections. The course is free. Learn more and register at marbleheadma.gov/citizen-police-academy.
Casino Night
The community is invited to Chai Stakes Casino Night at Temple Emanu-El on April 30, 6:30 p.m. Money raised will support Emanu-El programs and services.
Guests will enjoy classic casino games as well as food, drink and prizes. 393 Atlantic Ave. More info and tickets at emanu-el.org.
Rhythm and Clues
You can support the Marblehead Council on Aging at “Rhythm and Clues,” a fundraising event, April 30, 5:30-8:30 p.m. at the Masonic Hall, 62 Pleasant St. Enjoy hosted trivia, appetizers, a cash bar, live music and a silent auction.
Funds raised support the following: entertainment and special events, excursions and expanded nutrition programs.
Advance tickets can be purchased for $25 at the COA April 7, 8, 14 and 15, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m.; or online at https://bit.ly/fmcoa2026. Tickets will be $30 at the door.
This event is sponsored by the Friends of Marblehead Council on Aging. Contact fmcoa536@gmail.com with questions.
