Kris Olson - Marblehead Current

16 Aug

Another ‘Classic’: Vintage racing yachts do battle off Marblehead’s shore

Kris Olson0 CommentsLocal News, Sports, Top Stories

The Corinthian Classic Yacht Regatta brought together 31 classic racing yachts, some well over 100 years old, to the starting line on Aug. 13 and 14. The IODs duke it amongst the fleet out during the Corinthian Classic Regatta.PHOTO BY BRUCE DURKEE Vintage, classics and spirit-of-tradition yachts competed for line honors in six divisions in a pursuit race format. Hosted by the Corinthian Yacht Club, the event, now in its 24th year, has become an opportunity to bring together some of the most coveted and…

15 Aug

Sept. 14 set for joint meeting to fill Marblehead Light Commission vacancy

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At its Aug. 15 meeting, the Marblehead Select Board set its joint meeting with the Marblehead Light Commission to fill the seat being vacated by Karl A. Johnson for Wednesday, Sept. 14 at 7 p.m. The board also set Sept. 2 as the deadline for those interested in applying for the vacancy. Anyone interested should send a letter expressing their interest and detailing their qualifications to both the Select Board at Abbot Hall, 188 Washington St., and to Michael A. Hull, chair of the Light…

13 Aug

Water main replacement to continue on Pleasant Street for next two weeks

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During the week of Aug. 15-20 and continuing Aug. 22-25, the tentative work plan for the project to improve the intersection of Pleasant, Village and Vine streets is for the contractor, Aqualine, to continue water main replacement work along Pleasant Street. Detours will be required (see map below). Businesses in the area will remain open throughout construction, and the MBTA bus will be operating as usual. The Highway and Engineering departments advise residents to expect traffic delays, be mindful of changing traffic patterns and follow…

13 Aug

House calls to be made to pick up household hazardous waste in Marblehead Sept. 7

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ACV Enviro will be hosting an alternative program for residential disposal of household hazardous waste. Instead of making you go to a drop-off site, the company will come to your door and pick up your hazardous waste between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 7. To register scan the QR code shown here or go to the registration page. For a list of items that will be accepted, see the notice below. If you have questions or need clarification on the pickup service,…

13 Aug

Marblehead Historical Commission seeks volunteer archivists

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The Historical Commission has a large backlog of archive cataloging and is looking for one or two volunteers to catalog and sort historical items donated to the Commission. The position requires good computer skills and some knowledge of Marblehead history. Prior archival experience is desirable. The Commission will provide training on use of its cataloging software. Hours can be tailored to individual needs, though one to two weekday mornings are preferred. Contact the Historical Commission by e-mail at historic@marblehead.org.

13 Aug

Marblehead Water and Sewer to conduct smoke testing in Historic District Monday

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The Marblehead Water and Sewer Commission will be conducting smoke testing on the sanitary sewer mains in the Historic District beginning on Monday, Aug. 15. A representative from the Water and Sewer Commission, Fire Department, Flow Assessment (contractor) and Haley Ward (engineer) will be on site and available to answer any questions. Notices will be left on the doors of homes in the smoke testing area, which is outlined in more detail in the notice below. smoke_testing_website_notification_-_8.15.22Download

09 Aug

140 housing units proposed for former Gen. Glover House property

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The Marblehead Planning Board on Aug. 9 began discussions on the town's portion of a 140-unit housing complex that has been proposed for the former site of the Gen. Glover House restaurant abutting the Tedesco Country Club golf course at the intersection of Vinnin and Salem streets. 2022_0809-Marblehead-PB-Presentation-PDFDownload Of the 140 units, which would be contained in three, four-story buildings, 44 would be in Marblehead, 11 of which (25 percent) would be affordable units. Of those, 25 would be one-bedroom units, and the other 19…

08 Aug

A CUP OF COFFEE WITH… Light Commissioner Jean-Jacques Yarmoff

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If there was a record for “most circuitous route to settle in Marblehead,” Jean-Jacques Yarmoff might hold it. The town’s newest light commissioner comes to the good old town by way of France… and Japan… and California… and France again. Marblehead Light Commissioner Jean-Jacques Yarmoff As he was just settling into his new role as light commissioner — and as he was still awaiting a recount to confirm the election result — Yarmoff talked with Marblehead News about joining an elected body that has largely…

06 Aug

Eat flatbread pizza, help Marblehead Animal Shelter pets

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Pia American Flatbread, formerly known as Flatbread Pizza, located at 311 Derby St. in Salem, will again host a fundraiser for Marblehead Animal Shelter on Tuesday, Aug. 23. From 4 p.m. until 10 p.m., the Marblehead Animal Shelter will receive a portion of the proceeds from all eat-in or take-out pizza sales, including gluten-free. To learn more about the Marblehead Animal Shelter and the pets currently available for adoption, including Pia, a shih tzu mix approximately 7 years old who was found wandering a busy…

04 Aug

Directory of Marblehead houses of worship

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CATHOLIC Our Lady Star of the Sea 85 Atlantic Ave. 781-631-0086 Regular Mass schedule Saturday Vigil: 4 p.m.Sunday: 7:30 a.m., 9 a.m., 11 a.m.Every weekday (Monday-Saturday): 9 a.m. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE First Church of Christ, Scientist 134 Elm St. 781-631-3868 Sunday Church Service: 10-11 a.m.Sunday School (open to children and young people under the age of 20): 10-11 a.m.Wednesday Testimony Meeting: 7:30-8:30 p.m.Reading Room (in church building): Temporarily closed COMMUNITY CHURCH Grace Community Church 17 Pleasant St. 781-631-9343 Worship Gatherings: 10 a.m. SundayPrayer Gatherings: 1 p.m.…