Community Resources - Marblehead Current

23 Apr

Marblehead brings its special history to the party as the U.S. celebrates 250

Jordan HorowitzCommunity Resources, Culture, Local History, Local News

This July 4 will mark the 250th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence — and thus the nation’s 250th birthday. Festivities and events to commemorate the first quarter-millenium of the United States are being planned all across the country, but what’s happening here in Marblehead is truly special. That’s because this historically rich town, with its 300-plus Colonial-era homes lining the streets, played a decisive role in the patriots’ victory against the British during the Revolutionary War, a fact which the Marblehead…

22 Apr

CURRENT EVENTS: Marblehead’s best bets coming up

Julia RocklerArt, Community Resources, Culture, Entertainment, Environment, Local History, Top Stories

Current Events spotlights notable happenings around town in the coming week. To submit a listing, email info@marbleheadnews.org. Live music with 5 X Fast Thursday, April 23, 7 p.m. Come rock out with local band 5X Fast, which performs a mix of indie, alternative and new wave covers. They’re playing at The Landing Restaurant. Dan Dixey at Marblehead MuseumThursday, April 23, 7 p.m. Dan Dixey returns to the Marblehead Museum for the latest in his series of popular “Marblehead Images” lectures. The event will feature historic photographs…

21 Apr

News in brief: Parking ban, Rail Trial meeting, Community Champions

Leigh BlanderArt, Community Resources, Local News

The Current welcomes 150–200-word submissions to News in Brief. Send yours to info@marbleheadnews.org. Temporary overnight parking ban The town has announced a temporary overnight parking ban for street sweeping in certain areas of town. The ban runs 12:01-7 a.m., Monday, April 27 through Friday, May 1. For more info, visit marbleheadma.gov. Here are the streets impacted: Barnard Street, Bassett, Beacon (in part to Norman), Central, Chestnut, Circle, Cliff, Commercial, Cottage, Cowell, Creesy, Cross, Darling, Dunns Lane, Elm Place, Elm Street, Essex, Franklin, Front, Glover Square,…

13 Apr

Papa Puff is a mild-mannered munchkin mix

Marblehead Current staffAnimals, Community Resources, Nonprofit corner, Press releases

Breed: Munchkin mixSize: MediumAge: AdultSex: Male Papa Puff came to the Marblehead Animal Shelter through an animal control officer of a busy city. His large round face reminds shelter volunteers of an owl. “Just beautiful,” they say. He is quiet in nature and sweet and can easily be picked up, according to volunteers. Papa Puff has just started to be able to have some out time from his “apartment” at the shelter. “His personality is slowly developing, but he seems like he will be a…

13 Apr

News in brief, week of April 13

Leigh BlanderCommunity Resources, Entertainment, Gaming, Health, Local News, News in brief

The Current welcomes 150–200-word submissions to News in Brief. Send yours to info@marbleheadnews.org. 5 Corners input The town is embarking on making improvements to the Five Corners intersection and wants your feedback. Check out a public input mapping tool through April 30 and share your thoughts. https://loom.ly/Yt9rkqc. This part of the project is covered by a state grant. For more project information please contact Brendan Callahan, director of community development & planning at 781-631-1529 or callahanb@marbleheadma.gov. Coffin reuse The town also wants to hear your…

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…

31 Mar

CURRENT EVENTS: Marblehead’s best bets coming up

Julia RocklerArt, Community Resources, Culture, Top Stories

Current Events spotlights notable happenings around town in the coming week. To submit a listing, email info@marbleheadnews.org. Concert in honor of Bob Franke’s life, music Friday, April 3, 8 p.m. A cherished Marblehead tradition will take on added significance this year as St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church hosts a special Good Friday performance in memory of acclaimed folk singer and songwriter Bob Franke. Franke died Oct. 16, 2025, after being struck by a motorcycle in Antigua, Guatemala, where he and his wife had retired just weeks earlier.…

29 Mar

News in brief: Week of March 30

Leigh BlanderArt, Community Resources, Entertainment, Health, Local History, Local News, Public safety

The Current welcomes 150–200-word submissions to News in Brief. Send yours to info@marbleheadnews.org. Marblehead Police want youGo behind the badge and learn about the Marblehead Police Department from the inside. MPD is offering its eight-week course Thursdays, 6-9 p.m., starting April 23. Attendees will meet local officers, detectives and staff and learn how operations work. They’ll observe a real trial and tour the Middleton House of Corrections. The course is free. Learn more and register at marbleheadma.gov/citizen-police-academy. Epstein Hillel School awarded security grantThe state has…

25 Mar

Marblehead Rec & Parks: No more trash pickup at 187 barrels in public areas to save $45K

Leigh BlanderCommunity Resources, Municipal Matters, Recreation, Top Stories

Facing a tightening fiscal 2027 budget, the Recreation and Parks Department may stop collecting trash from 187 barrels in parks and other public spaces, as officials search for ways to cut another $45,000 from their spending plan. The town would rely on a carry-in/carry-out trash policy for those areas. Recreation & Parks SupervisorJaime Bloch told the commission Tuesday night that eliminating routine trash pickup could be the most feasible reduction in an already lean budget that oversees numerous parks and facilities across town. The plan…

23 Mar

OBSERVER REPORT: Housing Authority meeting

Submitted ContentCommunity Resources, Local News, Press releases

MARBLEHEAD HOUSING AUTHORITY – March 17, 2026LWVM Observer – Cathy Marie MichaelMembers Present: Jennifer Schaeffner, William Kuker, Terri Tauro, Kristin Dubay Horton, Cathy Sheehan, Executive DirectorPublic CommentTenant 1 - Washers and Dryers down for 2 weeks, sometimes 1 week - “This company is not showing up in a timely manner.”ED, Cathy Sheehan response - “Thank you for the feedback, we will look into it”Tenant 2 Judith Z - 2 Issues - Noise and Cigarette smokeNoise including screaming at 4am is intolerable for me.Cigarette smoking does…