Business - Marblehead Current

03 Jul

60th Marblehead Festival of Arts guide & schedule

Leigh BlanderArt, Business, Community Resources, Entertainment, Nonprofit corner, Recreation, Top Stories

The Current is proud to be a lead sponsor of the 60th Marblehead Festival of Arts running through July 5. Look for a printed festival special section and schedule in your July 1 paper. Stay with the Current as you plan your activities. Also, due to the heat, Saturday's Street Festival has been canceled. Festival trolley People are encouraged to use the satellite parking available at the Brown School on Baldwin Road. Shubie's Marketplace, 16 Atlantic Avenue Abbot Hall, 188 Washington Street Masonic Temple, 62…

22 Jun

BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: Take a walk with By Lantern Tours

Submitted ContentBusiness, Discover Marblehead, Local News

The following is an interview with Andy Maercklein, owner of By Lantern Tours, conducted by Discover Marblehead. By Lantern Tours, launched this spring, provides immersive, story-driven walking tours through the historic streets of Marblehead and Salem. Their lantern-lit tours bring local history to life with fascinating stories, legends, maritime history and revolutionary tales that go far beyond the typical history lesson. From Marblehead’s role in the American Revolution to the town’s most intriguing lore, each tour is designed to be engaging, personal and memorable. To…

17 Jun

‘It’s Marblehead as we hope it always will be’: The Driftwood changes hands

Leigh BlanderBusiness, Food, Top Stories

After more than four decades in the Galvin/Losano family and more than 60 years as a Marblehead institution, local landmark the Driftwood is changing hands. The beloved breakfast and lunch spot at 63 Front St. has been sold by owner Colleen Galvin to Maria Torres, owner of Maria's Gourmet in town. For generations of Marbleheaders, the Driftwood has been more than a place to grab eggs, pancakes and coffee. It has been a gathering place where regulars know one another by name, tourists discover a…

11 Jun

Nauticals of Marblehead — a second Life

Laurie FullertonArt, Business, Sailing, Top Stories

Taking a tour of the Marblehead Sign Museum in the basement of Abbot Hall is always a reminder of how many beloved small businesses and artisans have lived and worked among us. When a cherished, long-time small business closes in Marblehead, it always feels like the end of an era. Nauticals of Marblehead was once located above the Muffin Shop on Washington Street and was a successful business that offered tables and other creative objects crafted from the hulls of old wooden boats. One of…

08 Jun

NEWS IN BRIEF: Success Drive, town’s master plan and bike helmets

Leigh BlanderBusiness, Community Resources, Community Service, Local News, News in brief

The Current welcomes 150–200-word submissions to News in Brief. Send yours to info@marbleheadnews.org. SPUR’s Success Drive in gearSummer vacation hasn't started yet, but local nonprofit SPUR is already getting ready for next school year.SPUR has launched its Student Success Drive and is looking for donations to provide local children with the supplies they need on the first day of school.Working with school adjustment counselors, food pantry directors and other social service workers, SPUR provides all the tools necessary to learn for students who wouldn't otherwise…

29 May

Marblehead Senior Project showcase reveals talents, interests of Class of 2026

Leigh BlanderArt, Business, Culture, Education, Entertainment, Fashion, Health, Marblehead Public Schools, Top Stories

Marblehead High School seniors shared everything from dog-training techniques to motorcycle repair, kayak building and social media marketing during the school’s annual Senior Project Gallery Walk on Friday, May 29, where nearly 170 students presented months of independent work to parents, teachers, School Committee members and Superintendent John Robidoux. Held inside the high school field house, the event highlighted the wide range of interests pursued by the Class of 2026 through internships, creative projects, research and hands-on learning experiences. For senior Callie Curtis, the project…

13 May

MONEY MATTERS: Preparing graduates for financial independence

Emily PromiseBusiness, Columns, Opinion

Graduation season is fully upon us. Whether your child is graduating from high school or college, it marks the beginning of a new chapter filled with independence, responsibility and important financial decisions. While every family’s situation is different, this transition presents an opportunity to help your child build habits that can positively shape their future for decades to come. Here are a few practical tips to help set graduates up for success. For high school graduates heading to college Marblehead's Emily Promise is founder and…

08 Apr

Harbor Light Inn marks 40 years in Marblehead

Julie FlynnBusiness, Top Stories

Harbor Light Inn is celebrating its 40th anniversary on June 9, marking four decades as a family-run inn and a familiar fixture on Washington Street. Owned and operated by the Conway-Pyburn family, Harbor Light has become a regular stop for visitors and a gathering place for locals, from romantic weekend getaways to those stopping in for a drink in the tavern. While much in the hospitality industry has changed, Harbor Light has remained a steady presence in downtown Marblehead. Peter and Suzanne Conway’s vision of…

24 Mar

Local businesses weigh future as Chamber narrows focus

Leigh BlanderBusiness, Nonprofit corner, Top Stories

After the March 5 announcement by the Marblehead Chamber of Commerce that it is “restructuring” and narrowing its focus, local business owners say the shift could reshape how merchants collaborate, promote downtown and advocate for shared concerns. Mud Puddle Toys on Washington Street has been part of the Chamber for years. “We enjoyed the Christmas Walk and other town-wide events like Sidewalk Sales,” said Cassie Sturdivant, owner of the toy store. “Some of these were very successful. Recently, the Chamber appears to have found these…

22 Mar

News in brief: MHS freshman picks up top honor and more

Leigh BlanderArt, Business, Community Resources, Education, Environment, Local News

The Current welcomes 150–200-word submissions to News in Brief. Send yours to lblander@marbleheadnews.org.By Leigh Blander MHS freshman off to Nashville Marblehead High School freshman Dounia Peters-Abbadi recently had a successful trip to the Business Professionals of America 60th State Leadership Conference in Southbridge — on multiple fronts. Dounia Peters-Abbadi COURTESY PHOTO Peters-Abbadi received a Massachusetts Merit Scholar Award and finished in the top three for her event, “Human Resources Management,” which means she will compete at BPA’s national conference in Nashville in May. Even though…