Saoirse Stallings - Marblehead Current

05 Nov

News in Brief: Week of Nov. 3

Saoirse StallingsLocal News, News in brief

The Current welcomes submissions (150–200 words) to the news in brief. Send yours to info@marbleheadnews.org. Marblehead Community Wellness Survey Residents 18+ years are invited to participate in the Marblehead Community Wellness Survey. This completely confidential survey is conducted by University of Massachusetts in partnership with the Marblehead Board of Health. The Creating a Healthier Marblehead team has extended the deadline for filling out the town’s health survey until Nov 15. The Board of Health wants direct feedback from residents on where to focus their efforts…

04 Nov

Marblehead’s best bets coming up

Saoirse StallingsArt, Entertainment

Current Events spotlights exciting happenings in the coming days. If you’d like to contribute a listing, please email Current Editor Leigh Blander at lblander@marbleheadnews.org. Explore Marblehead’s Lost History of Iberian Ties Saturday, Nov. 8, 1:30p.m.-5:30p.m. The Spanish Basque city of Bilbao is today best known as the site ofPaul Gehry’s landmark Guggenheim Museum, but it was once practically Marblehead’s“sister city” thanks to its role as Europe’s biggest importer of New England salt cod. Uncovering such surprising historical connections will be front and center at theupcoming Salem State University-Marblehead Museum…

29 Oct

Local authors aim to make bedtime a little easier

Saoirse StallingsArt, Local News

Lauren Philpott (left) and Ashley Sanderson-Snyder, both of Marblehead, hold their new book, “Drift AwayDreamers.” Ashley Sanderson-Snyder was visiting family and cleaning off the dinner table. Her 5-year-old nephew, Charlie, had been put to bed, but hearing people downstairs and missing out on family time, he crept out of bed to the top of the stairs. His question, “What’s going on?” was met with, “Nothing is happening, go back to bed!” and the cycle continued each night of Sanderson-Snyder’s visit. The ritual inspired her to…

27 Oct

Marblehead’s best bets

Saoirse StallingsEntertainment

Current Events spotlights exciting happenings in the coming week. If you’d like to contribute a listing, please email Current editor Leigh Blander at lblander@marbleheadnews.org. Town trick-or-treatThursday, Oct. 30, 4-6 p.m. The Marblehead Chamber of Commerce is holding its annual trick-of-treatevent. Enjoy sweets and treats and extended shopping hours at participatingbusinesses around town. Look for the Halloween pumpkin poster displayedby retailers to indicate their participation. Wildlife Out Your WindowWednesday, Oct. 29, 6:30 p.m. Join the Abbot Library for an author event with Brad Timm about his…

26 Oct

News in Brief: Trash talk, roof repairs, Legacy of Love

Saoirse StallingsLocal News, News in brief

The Current welcomes submissions (150–200 words) to the news in brief. Send yours to info@marbleheadnews.org. Community meeting on curbside trash, recycling You're invited to share your thoughts on the town's next trash & recycling contractor. CURRENT PHOTO / LEIGH BLANDER Join Board of Health member Tom McMahon and Health Director Andrew Petty Thursday Oct. 30, 3-4 p.m. at the Jacobi Community Center, 10 Humphrey St. as they discuss the next curbside collection contract for trash and recycling. Trash and recycling are expected to soar by…

22 Oct

Marblehead native moves from music to comedy in L.A.

Saoirse StallingsArt, Entertainment, Top Stories

Michael Regilio got his start in music at Marblehead High School (Class of 1990) playing in the band, Jane Road. At 27, he moved to Los Angeles where he found success as an indie-rock musician, recording several albums. “I spent those years as a struggling musician, always with a day job to keep things afloat,” Regilio tells the Current. But at age 44, ready for a change, Regilio says he did something “a little crazy.” Marblehead native Michael Reglilio is out with his first comedy…

22 Oct

News In Brief: Week of Oct. 20

Saoirse StallingsLocal News, News in brief

The Current welcomes submissions (150–200 words) to the news in brief. Send yours to info@marbleheadnews.org. Learn how to advocate for affordable housing This event will teach how to advocate for affordable housing. The Housing Stewards Program by Harborlight Homes will have a three-evening event 10/27-10/29 from 6-8 p.m. Learn how to foster effective advocacy for affordable housing in your community. Participants will gain unique insights into housing history, financing and learn different ways to advocate. Community members will share their experiences and perspectives on…

20 Oct

CURRENT EVENTS: Spooky edition

Saoirse StallingsCommunity Resources, Entertainment, Local News, Nonprofit corner

Current Events spotlights exciting happenings in the coming days. If you’d like to contribute a listing, please email Current Editor Leigh Blander at lblander@marbleheadnews.org. Halloween Mahjong MadnessWednesday, Oct. 22, 6-9 p.m. All levels are welcome to Halloween Mahjong at Hunt and Gather, 9 Pleasant St., in Marblehead. Come in costume (optional but encouraged!) and play for a good cause, The Ellie Fund. $60 entry includes tournament play, light bites and refreshments. A percentage of the proceeds will be donated to The Ellie Fund, in honor of October's Breast Cancer…