Abbot Public Library - Marblehead Current

01 Jun

Pride, puppies and planning … all in News in Brief

Leigh BlanderAbbot Public Library, Community Resources, Culture, Local News

Want a say in town’s future? Check out this open house.Imagine Marblehead 10 years from now. How would you describe what it looks like and what makes it special? What do you want to leave for the next generation? The town wants to know. The town of Marblehead is in the process of updating one of the community’s most important guiding documents: The Comprehensive Master Plan. This plan does not create laws or zoning, but it does outline a strategic framework document that guides the…

26 May

CURRENT EVENTS: Marblehead’s best bets coming up

Julia RocklerAbbot Public Library, Art, Culture, Entertainment, Top Stories

Current Events spotlights notable happenings around town in the coming week. To submit a listing, email info@marbleheadnews.org. Set sailMondays & Wednesdays, 5:30-8 p.m. In this evening sailing class you’ll learn the basics and build confidence on the water. The experience is suitable for beginners and for those with some knowledge of sailing. Sign up at sailsatori.com for $99. Questions? Call 781-797-0433. Lunch Pop-up CafeThursday, May 28, 12-2 p.m. Doug & Mike's Road Show Pop-up Cafe will be at the Council on Aging, where you…

12 May

CURRENT EVENTS: Marblehead’s best bets coming up

Julia RocklerAbbot Public Library, Art, Culture, Education, Entertainment, Environment, Top Stories

Current Events spotlights notable happenings around town in the coming week. To submit a listing, email info@marbleheadnews.org. Student Spring Art ExhibitThursday, May 14, 4:30–7:00 p.m. Explore an impressive range of student artwork at the annual Spring Art Exhibit by Veterans School and Marblehead High students at Abbot Hall. The opening reception is May 14. The exhibit will remain on view through May 27. Celebrate the 250th with live music, dinnerSaturday, May 16, 6 p.m. Celebrate the nation's 250th anniversary with live music by the Harmony…

08 May

Willa’s quack-tastic win: 9-year-old wins Kindle after duck hunt

Leigh BlanderAbbot Public Library, Top Stories

Nine-year-old Willa Barry recently learned a little about duck hunting — but not in the way you might think. The Tower School third grader is the winner of Abbot Library’s Great Marblehead Yellow Duckie Search that ran April 21-May 4. : Willa Barry outside the Lee Mansion where she found a duck in Abbot Library’s Great Yellow Duckie Search. COURTESY PHOTOS The event was organized by the Friends of Abbot Public Library as a community activity. Fifty small yellow ducks were tucked into spots all…

28 Apr

CURRENT EVENTS: Marblehead’s best bets coming up

Julia RocklerAbbot Public Library, Art, Entertainment, Recreation, Top Stories

Current Events spotlights notable happenings around town in the coming week. To submit a listing, email info@marbleheadnews.org. ‘Mamma Mia!’ at MHSFriday, May 1-Sunday, May 3Marblehead High presents the hit musical “Mamma Mia!” The show, featuring hits by ABBAm tells the story of a young woman’s search for her father. The sunny and funny tale unfolds on a Greek island paradise. All shows performed at the Marblehead High School auditorium. Shows run through the weekend. More info and tickets at https://loom.ly/Py7aFXQ. Spring Sound BathThursday, April…

13 Apr

CURRENT EVENTS: Marblehead’s best bets coming up

Julia RocklerAbbot Public Library, Art, Culture, Entertainment, Environment, Theater, Top Stories

Current Events spotlights notable happenings around town in the coming week. To submit a listing, email info@marbleheadnews.org. ‘Harvey’ at Marblehead Little TheatreSunday April 19, 2 p.m. or 7:30 p.m. “Harvey” remains a beloved classic that prompts reflection on the value of friendship and the fine line between fantasy and reality. Ticket fees range from $25-32. Visit mltlive.com or call 781- 631-9697 with questions. Jazz Lunch for Seniors Wednesday, April 15, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Enjoy a complimentary lunch and a live performance by the Insight Band at…

13 Apr

Three weeks from today, Marblehead goes to Town Meeting to vote on override, zoning

Leigh BlanderAbbot Public Library, Marblehead Public Schools, Municipal Matters, Top Stories

Editor Leigh Blander and reporter Akanksha Goyal contributed reporting to this article. The Select Board is expected to meet Wednesday, April 15, to review a more detailed presentation of a tiered proposal to override Proposition 2 1/2 — $9 million, $12 million and $15 million — and what cuts each tier would restore. Marblehead faces a $7.7 million deficit for fiscal year 2027. The Select Board and Finance Committee have approved a proposed $123 million budget that includes program cuts and about 40 layoffs. The…

12 Apr

Marblehead’s go-to Town Meeting Guide 2026

Leigh BlanderAbbot Public Library, Municipal Matters, Top Stories, Town Meeting

On Monday, May 4, at 7 p.m., registered voters will convene in the Marblehead High School Field House for the annual Town Meeting — the community’s legislative body. Voters will be asked to consider 40 warrant articles that shape the town’s future, from possible Property 2 1/2 overrides to zoning changes. To help readers make sense of the meeting, the Marblehead Current has prepared this guide. For each article, we provide the official warrant language and a plain-English summary. We’ll also include any recommendations from the Finance…

09 Apr

Marblehead department heads outline impacts of potential budget cuts at forum

Leigh BlanderAbbot Public Library, Municipal Matters, Top Stories

Marblehead town department heads fielded questions about their budgets and the potential impact of service cuts during a public panel discussion organized by the Select Board on Thursday at the Council on Aging. The forum gave residents a chance to hear directly from town officials about department services, major projects and how different override scenarios could affect staffing and operations. (Read more about the three proposed override tiers HERE.) Select Board Chair Dan Fox read the first submitted question: “It feels like every road going…

06 Apr

Override numbers expected this week as Town Meeting nears

Leigh BlanderAbbot Public Library, Community Resources, Marblehead Public Schools, Municipal Matters, Top Stories

With Marblehead Town Meeting less than a month away (May 4), the coming days are expected to be critical for Marblehead’s budget and tax override proposals. On Monday evening, April 6, the Finance Committee is set to hold its warrant hearing, where it makes recommendations on all Town Meeting agenda items with financial impacts. (Visit MarbleheadCurrent.org for coverage.) Select Board Chair Dan Fox told the Current on Monday that a special group of department heads has been meeting over the past week to develop a…