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10 Dec

OBITUARY: Patricia Cave Bullis, 86

Leigh BlanderObituaries

Patricia Cave Bullis, affectionately known at Patsy, passed away in Concord on Dec. 4. She surprised all by living until 86 years old and there was no question about her veracity for life and her desire not to miss any of the fun. She was the daughter of the late Dr. Edwin French Cave and Louise Fessenden Cave. She was predeceased by her sister, Sally Cave. She is survived by her three children, Pamela Bullis Mentuck and her husband Michael M. Mentuck, Peter Cave Bullis…

10 Dec

Students deliver on holiday spirit

Leigh BlanderEducation, Local News

Marblehead’s Devereux School embraced the holiday spirit beginning with its annual winter concert at the Performing Arts Center Dec. 3 when students from toddlers through fourth graders belted out classics like “Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer” and “Dreidel, Dreidel, Dreidel.” On Saturday, students marched in the Christmas Walk parade and then on Tuesday kindergarteners delivered 83 bags of donated groceries to the Marblehead Food Pantry. Devereux School students march in Marblehead's Christmas Walk Parade on Saturday, Dec. 6. COURTESY PHOTO Devereux School students perform in their…

10 Dec

EDUCATION: School board debates declining enrollment, passing grades

Leigh BlanderLocal News, Marblehead Public Schools

The School Committee discussed declining enrollment and grades at its Dec. 4 meeting. CURRENT PHOTO / LEIGH BLANDER Declining enrollment took center stage at another School Committee meeting on Dec. 4, as Superintendent John Robidoux presented more data to address concerns about the number of students leaving Marblehead schools. “So, we’re down over 200 students since June 7 to when school opened in September,” said School Committee member Jenn Schaeffner. She said enrollment had dropped by 25 students in the prior week alone. That’s a…

09 Dec

Town sends new 3A compliance plan, including part of Tedesco golf course, to state for review

Leigh BlanderMunicipal Matters, Top Stories

The town submitted a new "preliminary" multifamily zoning plan to the state on Dec. 2 in hopes of earning compliance with the controversial MBTA Communities Act. On Tuesday, Marblehead Town Planner Alex Eitler said the new plan features two districts: The first and largest includes the Marblehead side of the Tedesco Country Club and golf course, along with the already-established Smart Growth district near the Glover farmhouse. The second parcel is on Broughton Road, where there is public housing. The two districts combined would provide…

09 Dec

Harbor honor for Marblehead

Leigh BlanderLocal News, Sailing

Marblehead Harbor has won a top award from marinas.com, being named an Elite Fleet winner for 2025. According to Marinas.com, Elite Fleet marinas “went above and beyond to delight boaters in 2025, maintaining an average star rating of at least 4.7 and receiving at least 10 reviews throughout the year." Marblehead Harbor has won marinas.com Boater’s Choice awards dating back to 2009.

09 Dec

Town Clerk releases new info on 160 citations to minors for drinking at house parties

Leigh BlanderPublic safety, Top Stories

UPDATE: Tuesday, Dec. 9 Town Clerk Robin Michaud released new details Dec. 9 about citations written to parents of minors allegedly caught drinking at house parties in Marblehead. From 2009 to 2017, Michaud said there were 160 citations written to parents whose kids were drinking. Here is that list: 2009 – 232010- 252011 – 252012 – 42013 – 4 2014 – 02015 – 252016 – 262017 – 28 *** Police Chief Dennis King answered accusations that he is not enforcing local and state social host…

09 Dec

2026 Transfer Station, beach stickers available Dec. 15

Leigh BlanderLocal News

Applications for town of Marblehead facility stickers for residents will be available starting Dec.15 online only HERE. The stickers allow entrance into the Transfer Station and resident parking at Devereux Beach. The Health Department released these details: — Cost is $100 for the primary permit.— $40 for additional household permits.— Vehicles must be registered to the same address.— Credit cards only.— Proof of residency/vehicle registration required. Veterans qualify for one free sticker with prof of past service, current registration and utility bill. Additional sticker at…

08 Dec

Moulton files NOEM Act; allowing people to sue ICE

Leigh BlanderTop Stories

Congressman Seth Moulton (MA-06) has introduced the National Oversight and Enforcement of Misconduct Act (NOEM Act) which would "permit victims of constitutional violations committed by federal immigration enforcement officers — including masked agents running roughshod on our streets — to sue those officers in federal court," according to a press release. Noem is also the last name of Homeland Security Chief Kristi Noem, who oversees ICE. “Right now, if an ICE officer violates someone’s Fourth or Fifth Amendment rights, victims have almost no legal recourse,” said Moulton. "The NOEM…

08 Dec

School Board debates declining enrollment, passing grades

Leigh BlanderMarblehead Public Schools, Top Stories

Declining enrollment took center stage at another School Committee meeting on Dec. 4, as Superintendent John Robidoux presented more data to address concerns about the number of students leaving Marblehead schools. “So, we’re down over 200 students since June 7 to when school opened in September,” said School Committee member Jenn Schaeffner. She said enrollment had dropped by 25 students in the prior week alone. That’s a drop from 2,754 to 2,511 students since June. “I am very interested in what’s going on,” Schaeffner said.…

08 Dec

Marblehead Basketball to host 4th annual Tip-Off Nights

Leigh BlanderSports

Friends of Marblehead Basketball is proud to announce the 4th annual Tip-Off Nights, taking place on Tuesday, Dec. 16 for the girls program and Thursday, Dec. 18 for the boys program. Both events begin at 7 p.m. in the Marblehead High School Field House and will mark the first home game of the season for each team. The goal of Tip-Off Night is to bring the Marblehead basketball community together and officially kick off a new season. In keeping with tradition, the evening will feature…