Environment - Marblehead Current

28 Apr

SUSTAINABLE MARBLEHEAD: Energy questions? We’ve got answers

Submitted ContentColumns, Community Resources, Education, Environment, Local News

As we face more and more geopolitical uncertainties leading to rising energy costs, most of us have seen our utility bills increase. In addition to being anxious about affordability, many of us are worried about climate change and how that could impact us and future generations in our coastal community. It might be time to make some strategic changes in our home equipment and appliances to stabilize our monthly utility bills, while also helping mitigate the potential effects of rising global temperatures. To help Marbleheaders…

25 Apr

Arbor Day tree planting brings families to Village School fields

Leigh BlanderEnvironment, Top Stories

For Charlie Maynard, 3, the best part of the morning was the worm. He and his brother, Maxwell, and their dad, Jake, were among about 50 people who came out Saturday morning to plant trees along the sports fields at the Village School on Arbor Day. Sustainable Marblehead sponsored the sixth annual event, and town Tree Warden Jon Fobert provided more than 20 shade trees. Charlie Maynard, 3, shows off the worm he discovered while planting trees Saturday morning. CURRENT PHOTOS / LEIGH BLANDER The…

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…

22 Apr

Brown School students dig in for Earth Day

Leigh BlanderArt, Community Service, Environment, Marblehead Public Schools, Top Stories

In preparation for Earth Day on April 22, Brown School students rolled up their sleeves last week, grabbing shovels and rakes and planting flowers in several spots outside the building. The project was organized by Brown’s third-grade Leadership Council. “We want to help the earth,” said member Harvey Caselli. Students also cleaned playground equipment, picked up trash, created colorful, Earth-themed chalk artwork and planted flowers. Elise O’Sullivan and Erin Murphy pick up trash on the Brown School playground before planting flowers. Jayce White plants a…

21 Apr

Nonprofit recycles 1,700 mattresses in Marblehead in one year

Submitted ContentEnvironment, Local News

This Earth Day, April 22, UTEC, a nonprofit that provides life skills and workforce development opportunities for justice-involved young adults, is marking the impact of its Mattress Recycling Program in Marblehead. Since last Earth Day, the program has collected and processed more than 1,700 mattresses and box springs in Marblehead — diverting roughly 107 tons of material from landfills. The program has grown significantly since Massachusetts' 2022 ban on disposing of mattresses in the trash — now processing nearly three times the volume it did…

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…

10 Apr

Inspired by decades-long idea, local author publishes debut eco-thriller

Leigh BlanderArt, Environment, Top Stories

After more than four decades in Marblehead and a career in high tech, Joyce Bartlett has added a new title to her résumé: novelist. Bartlett recently released her first book, “The Water Theory,” a 327-page eco-thriller that blends climate science, action and a touch of romance. The novel, which she self-published through Amazon, imagines a near future in which climate change has caused extreme global drought and a groundbreaking invention could determine the fate of the planet. Though the book is newly published, the idea…

06 Apr

News in brief: Ask your town leaders, hear from the DA, join Green Homes Tour

Leigh BlanderArt, Environment, Health, Municipal Matters, News in brief, Top Stories

The Current welcomes 150–200-word submissions to News in Brief. Send yours to info@marbleheadnews.org. Conversation with town leaders On Thursday, April 9, 10 a.m. to noon at the Council on Aging, come for an informal community engagement meeting with town leaders and department heads. Ask questions, share ideas and learn more about services and programs that support the Marblehead community. Representatives from the following departments and boards will be there: COA, Abbot Library, Finance Department, Police and Fire departments, Public Works, Harbormaster and more. RSVP at…

01 Apr

Town to host Rail Trail virtual community meeting

Leigh BlanderEnvironment, Local News

Interested in Marblehead's ongoing Rail Trail project? The town is hosting a virtual community meeting on Monday, April 13, 7 p.m. to update residents. Here's the link and info to attend: https://tooledesign.zoom.us/j/89145982105?pwd=KGLvQAhCkUFCEQOxq78dD1pfaDNxYJ.1 Zoom Meeting ID: 891 4598 2105Passcode: 505729 2026.4.13_Marblehead-Public-Meeting-Flyer (1)Download

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…