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Town administrator search
About 15 people applied for Marblehead’s town administrator position, according to Select Board member and Screening Committee Chair Erin Noonan. In addition to Noonan, Police Chief Dennis King, Finance Committee Chair Molly Teets, Select Board member Jim Zisson and former Select Board member Jim Nye sit on the Screening Committee.
Noonan told the Current that after several interviews late last week and early this week, “we will make the decision on which (candidates) to move forward as finalists before the full Select Board.”
So far, the names of applicants are being kept private. Finalists’ names will be released, and their interviews will happen in public.
Town seeking volunteers
The Select Board is seeking letters of interest and resumes to fill a vacancy on the Conservation Commission and a vacancy on the Harbors & Waters Board (an alternate member). The deadline to submit letters of interest and resumes is Oct. 26. Send letters of interest with a resume to: Select Board, Abbot Hall, 188 Washington St., or email wileyk@marbleheadma.gov.
New playground at Gatchells
The Recreation & Parks Commission has supported a proposed new playground at Gatchell’s Park for kids ages 5-12. The Marblehead Family Fund plans to fundraise for the project, estimated to cost $476,163. The design includes a 12-foot tower, swing set, rubber surfacing, dedicated benches and a focus on accessibility.
Veterans Town Hall
Join Congressman Seth Moulton for the 12th annual Vets Town Hall, a public forum for local veterans to share their personal stories and experiences, Wednesday, Nov. 11, 6:30 p.m. at Abbot Hall, 188 Washington St.
Photo by Nicole Goodhue Boyd
‘Pride and Prejudice’ auditions
Marblehead Little Theatre will hold auditions Oct. 24 and 25 for Kate Hamill’s adaptation of Jane Austen’s “Pride and Prejudice,” directed by Katie Meuse.
The non-Equity auditions will be held from 5-8:30 p.m. both days, with a break from 6:30-7 p.m., at Marblehead Little Theatre, 12 School St. Callbacks are scheduled for Oct. 27 from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Auditions are by appointment, although walk-ins will be accommodated as time allows. Actors should prepare a two- to three-minute comedic monologue from any time period. Video auditions will also be accepted through Oct. 23.
To sign up, visit theaterforms.com/mlt/PandP/auditionform. Video submissions and questions may be sent to kmeuse444@gmail.com.
Rotary to unveil Holiday Pops artwork
Marblehead Harbor Rotary will honor artist Todd Zalewski at a reception Nov. 4, when he will unveil “Light Tower at Chandler Hovey Park,” his painting selected as the signature artwork for this year’s Holiday Pops concert.
The free reception will be held from 5:30-7 p.m. at the Masons’ Philanthropic Building, 62 Pleasant St., with light refreshments and a cash bar.
Zalewski, a freelance artist with more than 25 years of experience, works in realistic and narrative illustration using traditional and digital media. He won Best in Show in both painting and drawing at the 2026 Marblehead Festival of Arts.
Raffle tickets for the original acrylic painting, framed by Arnould Gallery and Framery, will be sold at the reception. The winner will be drawn during intermission at the Dec. 12 Holiday Pops concert at Abbot Hall. Notecards featuring the painting and concert tickets will also be available.
Holiday Pops tickets go on sale Nov. 4 at rotaryclubofmheadharbor.org. More information about Zalewski is available at todd-zalewski.com.
