Kris Olson - Marblehead Current

21 Jun

Minding our bees and Qs: District 7930 joins fight against pollinator loss

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Rotary District 7930 and the Essex National Heritage Area have signed a "Pollinator Resolution" in joint support of helping to reduce pollinator loss. In addition, the Salem Rotary Club and Marblehead Rotary Club have also co-signed the agreement on behalf of Rotary. Alexander Falk of Marblehead, second from left, prepares to sign a joint 'Pollinator Resolution' on behalf of Rotary District 7930, which he serves as district governor, and the Essex National Heritage Area. “Pollinator loss is a global environmental issue,” said Alexander Falk, Operation…

21 Jun

Polling places run out of ballots across town

Kris Olson2 CommentsLocal News, Top Stories

The supply of ballots for Tuesday's election had been depleted town wide by 5 p.m., an employee of the town clerk's office has confirmed. Residents voting after that time were voting using makeshift photocopied ballots that could not be fed through the town's voting machines and will need to be hand counted, in all likelihood delaying the official results, the employee added. Marblehead Town Clerk Robin Michaud in Abbot Hall after polls closed on Tuesday. The Marblehead News first learned of possible problems in administering…

21 Jun

Marblehead Animal Shelter welcomes ‘Adopt A Cat Month’

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This adorable pair is part of the 'Drummer Kittens' litter currently up for adoption at the Marblehead Animal Shelter. During National Adopt a Cat Month, every June, hundreds of felines find a forever home, thanks to the constant campaigning done by numerous cat lovers across the U.S., and volunteers at the Marblehead Animal Shelter hope this year is no different. Since June is considered kitten season, a lot of cats end up homeless when their owners are unable to find them a home. Seeing this…

20 Jun

NAMING CONTEST UPDATE: Suggestions streaming in

Kris Olson0 CommentsAbout Us, Local News, Top Stories

Residents have been flooding the Marblehead News' inbox with ideas for a new permanent name for the town's new, nonprofit news source. In no particular order, some of the suggestions we have received include: MarbleHeadlinesMarblehead ScuttlebuttMarblehead TickerMarblehead ForeverMarblehead News Messenger (or just "Messenger," though we need to check with the legal department on that)Marblehead NavigatorMarblehead GazetteDateline: MarbleheadMarblepress PressMarblehead TimesThe Marblehead CoastalThe Marblehead CoastThe Marblehead ShoreShoreline MarbleheadMarblehead VoiceMarblehead WaveUp for AirMarblehead MonitorMarblehead at a Glance, a.k.a. Marblehead GlanceMarblehead Mainsail At least a couple of people think…

20 Jun

UMass-Boston archeologists dig in at Marblehead’s Lee Mansion

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Archaeologists from UMass Boston at work at the Lee Mansion and Brick Kitchen & Slave Quarters. Faculty and graduate students from the University of Massachusetts Boston's Department of Archaeology will be on site this week and next, Monday through Friday, weather permitting, to conduct the first-ever archaeological exploration of the grounds surrounding the 1768 Lee Mansion and Brick Kitchen & Slave Quarters. People are encouraged to stop by and check out the action. In order to better understand how the Lee family used the land around the Mansion…

20 Jun

MLT’s ‘Gypsy, A Musical Fable’ celebrates Styne-Sondheim score

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Two concert upright pianos sourced from Falsetti Pianos have been carefully delivered to Marblehead Little Theatre by a crew from Northeast Piano Movers for MLT’s production of the music-rich Broadway hit, 'Gypsy, A Musical Fable,; opening Friday, June 24, and running through July 3. Tickets are on sale now at mltlive.org. “Let Me Entertain You,” “Small World,” “Everything’s Coming Up Roses,” “Together, Wherever We Go” – “Gypsy, A Musical Fable” features one iconic Broadway show tune after another. And each and every one of them…

20 Jun

Marblehead public meetings: June 22-30, 2022

Kris Olson0 CommentsLocal News

Marblehead boards and commissions will be holding the following public meetings in the days ahead. Wednesday, June 22 Old and Historic Districts Commission, 7 p.m., Mary Alley Building, lower-level conference room (use veterans' agent entrance). The agenda includes a public hearing related to 20 Stacey St., and regular hearings related to 17 1/2 State St., 22 Stacey St., 26-28 South St., 126 Front St., 102 Front St. 3 Selman St., 100 Elm St. and 72 Front St., as well as roof applications that were administratively…

18 Jun

LETTER: No on roads

Kris Olson0 CommentsOpinion, Viewpoints

As you report, Marblehead's transportation network costs $3.1 million annually to repair, improve, and maintain. But town leaders and town voters have come up with only $600,000 a year. Now, they want a taxpayer bailout to the tune of $12.5 million. But the town lacks a strategic plan to address the public health crisis they have created by misappropriating existing funds -- including state Chapter 90 funds. For example, 12 years after a child was killed in the Pleasant Street school crossing at Mohawk Road…

17 Jun

Marblehead News election letters policy

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The Marblehead News welcomes letters to the editor related to the upcoming June 21 election, which will be accepted until noon on Monday, June 20. Submission guidelines: Generally, letters should not exceed 500 words. The Marblehead News reserves the right not to publish submissions over the word limit and may instead return the letter to the writer for editing. Letters must include: 1. The author’s name. Unsigned letters and form letters will not be published. 2. The name of the street the author lives on…

17 Jun

LETTER: Hazlett a ‘natural leader’

Kris Olson0 CommentsOpinion, Viewpoints

Please join us in casting your vote for Helaine Hazlett for the Board of Health. Throughout most of her adult life, Helaine has been a tireless and dedicated contributor to the physical and mental well-being of Marblehead citizens of all ages. Helaine served for many years on the Marblehead School Committee and more recently, she has served multiple terms on the Board of Health. Helaine is a natural leader who first takes the time to listen to concerns of the town’s citizenry and then assimilates…