Education - Marblehead Current

12 Jul

NEWS IN BRIEF: Crocker dock pulled, tax bills contain error

Leigh BlanderEducation, Local News, Municipal Matters, News in brief

The Current welcomes 150- to 200-word submissions to News in Brief. Send them to info@marbleheadnews.org. Damage leads to Crocker Park dock removal A flotation log broke free from the Crocker Park dock late July 7, according to Harbormaster Mark Souza. COURTESY PHOTO / MARK SOUZA One of Marblehead's most popular swimming spots, the dock at Crocker Park, has been removed after suffering damage during a heavy rainstorm. A flotation log beneath the dock broke late July 7, according to Harbormaster Mark Souza. "We are in…

07 Jul

CURRENT EVENTS: Marblehead’s best bets coming up

Julia RocklerArt, Community Resources, Culture, Education, Entertainment, Local History, 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. Sick and Tired Tour Thursday, July 9, 4 p.m. The Marblehead Museum will hold a walking tour on the controversial history of health and medicine in town from colonial times to World War I.Stories from the tour include the smallpox epidemic of 1730, when a local mob nearly tore down a judge’s house to protest inoculations; Dr. Elisha Story’s battle with anti-vaxxers in 1800; a…

06 Jul

Veteran museum leader Marshall named new executive director in Marblehead

Leigh BlanderArt, Education, Local History, Local News

Veteran museum professional Dan Marshall, of Salem, has been named the new executive director of the Marblehead Museum. He brings more than 25 years of experience in museums and public history to the role. Marshall succeeds former executive director Lauren McCormack, whose leadership helped raise the museum's profile over the last decade. Dan Marshall has started this week as the new executie director of the Marblehead Museum. COURTESY PHOTO “This is a great opportunity to build on the successes,” Marshall told the Current. He is…

29 Jun

NEWS IN BRIEF: Town audit results, teacher honored, dog park update

Leigh BlanderEducation, Local News, News in brief, Recreation

The Current welcomes 150- to 200-word submissions to News in Brief. Send them to info@marbleheadnews.org. Search to begin for new town administratorAt its June 24 meeting, the Select Board discussed next steps in the search for a new town administrator. Town Administrator Thatcher Kezer announced last month that he plans to step down Dec. 31, 2026, about 18 months earlier than expected.The board will issue a “request for proposals” seeking bids from executive search firms and hopes to select one by the end of July.The…

17 Jun

June is Men’s Health — and Mental Health — month

Submitted ContentCommunity Resources, Education, Health, Local News

June is Men’s Health Month, and by association, Men’s Mental Health Month. It’s a great time for men to prioritize healthy habits, increase exercise, get check-ups and reduce stress. It’s also a critical time to think about mental well-being — something that men are often reluctant to discuss. Yet, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, trauma, substance misuse and suicidal thoughts affect millions of men each year. Data shows that men are significantly less likely than women to seek…

15 Jun

NEWS IN BRIEF: Exploding grenades, money to fix potholes and more

Leigh BlanderCommunity Resources, Education, Local News, Public safety

The Current welcomes 150–200-word submissions to News in Brief. Send yours to info@marbleheadnews.org. The State Police Bomb Squad exploded these grenades, discovered in a house on Arrowhead Road. COURTESY PHOTO Bomb Squad called after grenade discovery The State Police Bomb Squad safely exploded some grenades discovered at a home on Arrowhead Road June 11. “The grenades were found during a house clean-out,” Chief Jason Gilliland said. “They were in a box, in a loft over the garage. After a quick size-up of the box…

15 Jun

The man behind the curtain: MHS names auditorium for Greg Dana

Leigh BlanderArt, Culture, Education, Entertainment, Local News, Marblehead Public Schools

The School Committee voted unanimously June 11 to name the Marblehead High School auditorium in honor of Greg Dana, the retired math teacher and theater technical director. A plaque recognizing Dana's service to the schools' performing arts programs will be installed soon. "It's hard to remember a time when Marblehead High School theater has not been a part of my life. I owe it to many wonderful memories over 60 years, beginning when I was in ninth grade," Dana told the Current. "When I returned…

08 Jun

Fourth graders get muddy for Marblehead’s future oyster reefs

Leigh BlanderEducation, Environment, Top Stories

At low tide Friday morning along the muddy shoreline of Lead Mills, about 20 Tower School fourth-grade students watched intently as George Thatos explained how a stack of specially designed plates could help restore an entire marine ecosystem. Moments later, the lesson shifted from classroom theory to hands-on science. With his boots sinking deep into the muck of Salem Harbor, Thatos waded toward the water carrying one of his oyster reef restoration devices. A cluster of students trailed behind eagerly — a few venturing a…

05 Jun

Marblehead Class of 2026 graduates, embarks on new chapter

Luca TedescoEducation, Marblehead Public Schools, Top Stories

“Class of 2026, today is about us,” were the words from Marblehead High School salutatorian Ian Chemel during an address to the graduating class of 2026 at Piper Field on Friday night. “We’re done! We did it! We got up for that dreaded 7:55 a.m. bell however many hundreds of times," Chemel added. "We pushed through probably thousands of pages of notes and who knows how many essays and lab reports and presentations. On this day of celebration, I hope we can all take a…

03 Jun

Music, food & history to mark Marblehead Juneteenth celebration

Leigh BlanderEducation, Entertainment, Local News

The town of Marblehead, in partnership with the North Shore Juneteenth Association, will host an expanded community Juneteenth celebration June 12 on the Abbot Hall lawn, bringing together residents for an afternoon of music, food, culture and reflection. The free event will take place from 4 to 6 p.m. and will honor the history, culture and significance of Juneteenth through performances, education and community connection. Residents and visitors of all ages are invited to attend. Marblehead students hold Juneteenth flags at a past celebration outside…