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Veterans Day activities, including appearance by Tuskegee airman
Marblehead’s annual Veterans Breakfast, sponsored by the Masons, will take place Tuesday, Nov. 10, at the Council on Aging, 10 Humphrey St. To register, call 781-631-6225.
On Wednesday, Nov. 11, a ceremony at Abbot Hall will feature the dedication of a 200-year-old chair and Missing Man Table honoring service members who are missing or have not returned home, Veterans Agent Roseann Trionfi‑Mazzuchelli said.
That evening, join Congressman Seth Moulton for his 12th annual Vets Town Hall, a public forum for local veterans to share their personal stories and experiences. The event starts at 6:30 p.m. at Abbot Hall.
One of this year’s speakers is Brigadier Gen. Enoch “Woody” Woodhouse, a retired lieutenant colonel and one of the last surviving Tuskegee Airmen. A Roxbury native, Woodhouse enlisted in the Army Air Corps on his 17th birthday and served with the 332nd Fighter Group. He received the Congressional Gold Medal in 2007. He turned 99 this year and is still speaking to audiences around Massachusetts about his service and about the discrimination he faced while serving.
Senior tax break workshop
Join the Council on Aging and Assessor’s Office for a workshop about the new means-tested tax break available to some Marblehead seniors. Come on Thursday, Oct. 29, 12:30-2:30 p.m. to learn about eligibility requirements, an overview of the application and program dates. Reserve a seat at 781-631-6225. The COA is located at 10 Humphrey St.
Lynnway project meeting
Select Board Chair Dan Fox and member Erin Noonan are set to meet Nov. 19 with Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll, Lynn Mayor Jared Nicholson and MBTA General Manager Phil Eng to share concerns about the impacts of the upcoming Lynnway project narrowing the road to two lanes each way.
“The goals are largely to understand the traffic mitigation plans during the construction phase, ensure there is coordinated regional planning as it aligns on the same timeline with replacing the General Edwards Bridge, opening of new Revere High School across from Wonderland and the construction of the Lynn commuter garage,” Noonan told the Current. “We want to share our concerns on behalf of our resident commuters around the impact to travel time with the planned lane reduction on the Lynnway and ask for accountability and changes if the actual impact on travel times exceeds their estimates.”
Protecting your assets
On Wednesday, Nov. 4, 1 p.m., the Council on Aging will offer a free asset-protection presentation by certified elder law attorneys Patrick Curley and Lucy Budman of Curley Law Firm LLP.
The program is called “Estate Plan Survival Kit — What You Need to Protect Your Family, Your Assets and Your Independence As You Age.” It is open to the public. Save your seat by calling the COA at 781-631-6225.
‘Pippin’ auditions
Marblehead Little Theatre is holding non-equity auditions for its musical, “Pippin,” on Sunday, Dec. 6, 1-2:30 p.m. or 3:30-5 p.m. All actors should sign up for a singing time slot at mltlive.com and be prepared to attend a dance call from 2:45-3:30 p.m. Performances will be in March. “Pippin” tells the story of a young prince on an extraordinary journey to find meaning, purpose and glory.
Local realtor earns top honor
Marblehead-based real estate agent Tyson Lynch has been named Realtor of the Year by North Shore Realtors. Lynch works out of the Proper Nest’s office in town. He has been a broker since 2012 and has completed more than 275 transactions across Essex County, according to a press release.
