Community Resources - Marblehead Current

31 Aug

PAWS & CLAWS: Toby is happy to relax by your side all day

Leigh BlanderAnimals, Community Resources, Nonprofit corner, Press releases

Breed: Golden doodleSize: SmallAge: YoungSex: Male Toby is a 3-year-old mini golden doodle. He was surrendered to the shelter with his mother when their owners moved out of state. While his owners socialized him within their family, Toby was never around people outside of them, his pack. So Toby was unaware of all the friendly loving people he had yet to meet. His foster mom is now undertaking this part of Toby’s journey. We feel he would do better with another confident dog in the…

31 Aug

Conservancy celebrates 25 years

Leigh BlanderCommunity Resources, Environment, Local News, Recreation

The all-volunteer Marblehead Conservancy nonprofit is celebrating 25 years of restoration and enhancements to 5 miles of trails and approximately 175 acres of open spaces in Marblehead. The Conservancy invites residents to celebrate the anniversary by visiting all eight open spaces this year. Scan the QR code to download trail maps. Visitors will find woodlands, wildflower meadows, wetlands, beautiful vistas and animals such as migratory birds, horseshoe crabs in Steer Swamp, snapping turtles in Hawthorn Pond or an occasional fox. Kids love the boardwalks, ducks…

26 Aug

Marblehead Conservancy celebrates 25 Years

Leigh BlanderCommunity Resources, Environment, Local News, Nonprofit corner

The all-volunteer Marblehead Conservancy nonprofit is celebrating 25 years of restoration and enhancements to five miles of trails and approximately 175 acres of open spaces in Marblehead. The Conservancy invites residents to celebrate the anniversary by visiting all eight open spaces this year. Scan the QR code to download trail maps. Visitors will find woodlands, wildflower meadows, wetlands, beautiful vistas and animals such as migratory birds, horseshoe crabs in Steer Swamp, snapping turtles in Hawthorn Pond or an occasional fox. Kids love the boardwalks, ducks…

25 Aug

NEWS IN BRIEF: MHS drops in ranking, MLT celebrates 70 years

Leigh BlanderBusiness, Community Resources, Local News, Marblehead Public Schools, News in brief, Sports

The Current welcomes 150- to 200-word submissions to News in Brief. Send them to info@marbleheadnews.org. Marblehead High drops in state rankingIn the new U.S. News World Report ranking, Marblehead has dropped to the 78th best school in Massachusetts. That’s down 17 spots from No. 61 in the 2025 ranking.The new ranking is based on 2024-25 school-year data. The ranking looks at six categories, including college readiness, state assessment performance and graduation rate.Swampscott schools came in at 58th this year. Smaller trash, recycling bins…

24 Aug

PHOTO GALLERY: Making memories at Marblehead summer camps

Leigh BlanderCommunity Resources, Recreation, Top Stories

Summer in Marblehead means sunshine, new adventures and plenty of reasons to smile. From sports fields and sailing docks to art projects, nature walks and games with new friends, local summer camps have been buzzing with activity this season. Campers have spent their days learning new skills, trying new things and — most importantly — having fun. Here’s a look at some of the moments, big and small, that made summer camp in Marblehead especially sweet this year. (The JCC summer camps wrapped up Friday,…

19 Aug

After a decade, ElderAct Garden needs some new green thumbs

Leigh BlanderCommunity Resources, Community Service, Food, Top Stories

On a recent summer morning at Stramski’s Park, the ElderAct Garden was bursting with cucumbers, tomatoes, summer squash, zucchini, potatoes, green peppers, jalapenos, green beans, onions and eggplant. For about 11 years, Chicky Curtis, 85, has been making sure the garden keeps producing — coming almost every day to weed, water, plant, harvest and deliver fresh vegetables to Marblehead’s public housing developments. Last year, Curtis and her friend Penny Gerow, 72, harvested 75 pounds of fresh produce. They typically spend about 250 hours at the…

11 Aug

CURRENT EVENTS: Marblehead’s best bets

Leigh BlanderAbbot Public Library, Art, Community Resources, Culture, Entertainment, Environment, Recreation, Top Stories

Current Events spotlights exciting happenings in the coming week. If you’d like to contribute a listing, please email the Current at info@marbleheadnews.org. Road to Independence walking tourThursday, Aug. 12, 4-5 p.m. This walking tour with Marblehead Museum features the history of Marblehead in the early 1770s, highlighting the town’s pivotal role in such famous events as the Boston Tea Party, the Battle of Bunker Hill and the resistance to British taxes. The tour will also explore attacks on local Loyalists, and the contradiction of Marbleheaders…

10 Aug

NEWS IN BRIEF: Harbormaster updates, food drive, town surveys

Leigh BlanderAbbot Public Library, Community Resources, Community Service, Local News, Sailing

The Current welcomes 150- to 200-word submissions to News in Brief. Send them to info@marbleheadnews.org. Harbor updatesThe Harbor and Waters Board approved a new policy requiring off-season boating liability insurance for vessels moored in Marblehead Harbor from Nov. 1 through April 1. “It covers any damage that a boat incurs on people and property,” Harbormaster Mark Souza explained. This boat crash into Stramki’s Pier last winter has prompted new off-season insurance requirements in Marblehead. COURTESY PHOTO / MERYL THOMPSON The vote was prompted by…

04 Aug

CURRENT EVENTS: Marblehead’s best bets coming up

Leigh BlanderArt, Community Resources, Culture, Education, Entertainment, Recreation, Theater, Top Stories

Current Events spotlights exciting happenings in the coming week. If you’d like to contribute a listing, please email the Current at info@marbleheadnews.org. Slavery to Freedom walking tourThursday, Aug. 6, 4 p.m. Join Jarrett Zeman from Marblehead Museum for a walking tour on the history of slavery and the abolition movement in Marblehead. You’ll see local sites where enslaved people worked and lived, and where white abolitionists fought for freedom from the pulpit, ballot box and Underground Railroad. Tickets are $15.90 for the general public. Go…

04 Aug

Need some music in your life? Meet Caruso

Leigh BlanderAnimals, Community Resources, Press releases

Headline: Need some music in your life? Meet Caruso ParakeetSize: SmallAge: YoungSex: Male Meet Caruso, named for the famous opera singer because this little bird loves to sing along with any music, especially classical! Caruso was found wandering the streets and turned in at the fire department. He is a young male and he is slowly learning to trust. He will sit on your finger to enjoy treats. He would love some parakeet company in his new home. For more information and to fill out…