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11 Feb

PREP STANDOUT: Faceoff specialist Crawford commits to Providence

Marblehead Current staffLocal News, Sports

Will Crawford, a 5-foot-11, 180-pound faceoff specialist from Marblehead, will take his lacrosse skills to NCAA Division I Providence College this fall. COURTESY PHOTO Lacrosse faceoff specialist Will Crawford of Marblehead was one of more than a dozen St. John’s Prep student-athletes who recently made commitments to compete at the college of their choice. Crawford will attend Providence College. “Will had an incredibly productive season last spring in the faceoff spot, earning USA Lacrosse All-American honors,” said Eagles coach John Pynchon. “He is skilled and…

11 Feb

CUZNER IN NATURE: Snowies

Submitted ContentColumns, Cuzner in Nature, Local News

By Rick Cuzner I ventured out in the pre-dawn hours of Jan. 24 to explore the coast for owls. When I arrived on the coast of New Hampshire, it was a balmy 2 degrees, negative 18 with the windchill. I walked the coast a bit and found this snowy owl tucked into the dunes. I took a few photos as the sun came up, then left it to rest as I retreated to the warmth of my car. "Snowies,’ as they’re affectionately called, typically arrive…

10 Feb

Calling Marblehead Dems: Caucus March 7 for state convention delegates

Submitted ContentLocal News, Politics

All Marblehead Democrats are invited to attend a caucus on Saturday, March 7, at 10:30 a.m. to elect 14 delegates and four alternates to the 2026 Massachusetts Democratic Convention. The location is Abbot Public Library, 235 Pleasant St. If attending on zoom, registration in advance is required by filling out the form found on marbleheaddems.org/programs Doors will open at 10 a.m. or registration and attendees are encouraged to arrive early. Everyone who arrives by 10:45 a.m. will be admitted. Meet some of this year’s candidates…

09 Feb

Underage drinking key concern in town wellness survey

Aleka KroitzshHealth, Local News

At its Feb. 5 meeting, Marblehead’s Board of Health focused on education and closer coordination with schools and local officials to address social hosting, after a new community survey found overwhelming concern about teen substance use. Chair Dr. Thomas Massaro presented results from a recent survey completed by 15% of town residents. An average of 86% of participants across all age groups reported moderate or high concern about teen substance use. In response to the findings — which were submitted before social hosting became a…

09 Feb

News in brief: Save the Glover update, PJ collection and more

Leigh BlanderArt, Local History, Local News, News in brief, Nonprofit corner

Bruins PJ Drive Collection Donate children’s pajamas to the 19th annual Boston Bruins PJ Drive at Abbot Public Library. The library will be collecting pajamas in its front lobby through Saturday, March 14. Last year, people donated 55 pairs of PJs. The library’s goal this year is 100. Save the Glover Save the Glover announced that two recent fundraising events held in late January raised over $10,000 to support preservation of the historic Gen. John Glover farmhouse at 299 Salem St., Swampscott. To date, the…

09 Feb

School Committee update: Feb. 9

Submitted ContentLocal News, Marblehead Public Schools

The following is an email update to the community by School Committee members Melissa Clucas and Henry Gwazda. We’re pleased to share the February School Committee update with the district and the broader Marblehead community. If you find this information useful, please forward this newsletter to neighbors and community members and encourage them to subscribe! Below are highlights from recent meetings and ongoing work. Thank you for your continued engagement and support of Marblehead Public Schools. We value an informed, involved community and appreciate everyone…

03 Feb

CUZNER IN NATURE: No two are the same: Capturing snowflakes

Submitted ContentColumns, Cuzner in Nature, Local News

By Rick Cuzner I took these snowflake photos during our last two snowstorms. I set my camera up outside and then I walk around and “catch” snowflakes on a small, felt-covered plate. When I get a few well-defined snowflakes on the plate, I place them on my camera set-up and take a few photos before they melt or blow away. My neighbors think I’m crazy! The Marblehead Current is proud to partner with photographer Rick Cuzner, who has been photographing local wildlife for nearly 20…

03 Feb

FROM THE VAULT: Before CVS, there was William Goodwin, Marblehead’s 19th-century pharmacist

Submitted ContentFrom the Vault, Local History, Local News

By Lauren McCormack, executive director of the Marblehead Museum For much of the late 19th century, the row of buildings from 96 to 104 Washington St. was known as Drug Store Row. Three druggists — William H. Shepard (96 Washington St.), William M. Lemmon (98 Washington St.) and William Goodwin (104 – now 102 – Washington St.), vied for the town’s pharmaceutical customers. Last December, the descendants of William Goodwin donated items from their ancestor’s store, as well as a thoroughly-researched family history, containing numerous…

02 Feb

News in brief: New date for immigration forum, school calendar approved

Leigh BlanderArt, Local News, News in brief

Immigration forum rescheduled A regional forum on immigration enforcement — postponed due to snow — is now scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 10, at 6:30 p.m. at Old North Church. The event will feature a panel including Marblehead immigration attorneys Diann Slavit Baylis and Nancy Norman and policy expert Dr. Alexandra Piñeros-Shields of Brandeis University. The discussion will focus on the latest developments in immigration enforcement, and roles that concerned citizens can play in helping immigrant families. Abbot Library’s Kimberly Grad helps students ‘explore the book’…

30 Jan

Snow is … A poem by Marblehead young learners

Leigh BlanderEducation, Local News, Marblehead Public Schools

Enjoy this poem written by a PreK class at the Brown School after last weekend's big storm. Presented by teacher Milena Connolly and read aloud at the Jan. 29 School Committee meeting.