Local News - Marblehead Current

15 Apr

Locals film video urging support for tax override

Leigh BlanderLocal News, Marblehead Public Schools, Municipal Matters, Town Election Guide, Town Meeting

On a recent blustery Saturday morning, cameras rolled as residents gathered around town to film a short video encouraging voters to support a Proposition 2 1⁄2 override and preserve town services. The effort is organized by the citizen group For Marblehead, which is producing a 60-second video highlighting what supporters describe as the community’s shared commitment to its schools, infrastructure and civic institutions. Among those volunteering their time behind the camera are TV commercial director Tom Foley and his sons, Wyatt and Beckett. “A bunch…

15 Apr

JCC’s 13th annual international Jewish film festival set to screen

Leigh BlanderArt, Entertainment, Local News

The Jewish Community Center of North Shore will host its 13th annual International Jewish Film Festival from April 23 to May 14. The festival features 10 films and five shorts inspired by Jewish history, culture and values. Marblehead’s very own Warwick Cinema will host three of the festival’s matinees and will open their café at 10 a.m. with a discounted menu to accommodate attendees. The remaining films and shorts will be shown at Cinema Salem. “I hope audiences leave the Film Festival feeling a sense…

15 Apr

MHTV names new executive director as station enters next chapter

Leigh BlanderLocal News, Nonprofit corner

Marblehead’s public access television station, MHTV, is entering a new era with the hiring of Executive Director Brian Hebert, who brings years of community media experience — and local ties — to the role. Hebert, who started about two weeks ago, has taken the helm at MHTV following the retirement of longtime leader Joan Goloboy. Brian Hebert has taken the helm at Marblehead’s public access television station. COURTESY PHOTO “Brian is the former executive director of Bedford’s public access cable television studio, and we look…

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…

13 Apr

CUZNER IN NATURE: Love is in the air

Rick CuznerAnimals, Columns, Cuzner in Nature, Local News

Spring is a great time to explore local wildlife. Lots of exciting things are happening. The trees and flowers start to bloom, ospreys return, as do migrating birds like warblers and hummingbirds. Perhaps the most exciting from a photographer’s standpoint is the birth of new wildlife. Finding a den or nest usually yields some great photos. This is an older photo of a screech owl nesting cavity that has been the home of many sets of owlets over the years. Here, the two adults peer…

07 Apr

Local ballet students shine at international competition

Leigh BlanderArt, Local News

A group of young dancers from Marblehead and nearby communities recently stepped onto an international stage for the first time, representing the Coastline Ballet Center at the prestigious Youth America Grand Prix. The Marblehead-based ballet school, now celebrating its fifth year, sent a team of nine dancers ages 10 to 17 to perform at the competition’s Boston-area semifinal at the end of March. The students — from Marblehead, Beverly and Lynn — spent the past six months preparing, adding extra training hours to their already…

06 Apr

COLUMN: April is Alcohol Awareness Month

Garry LongLocal News

Here is a startling statistic for you: nearly 40% of all hospital beds in the United States are filled with individuals with health conditions stemming from alcohol consumption, not counting maternity and intensive care units. Alcoholism is currently the third leading lifestyle-related cause of death in the nation, with 88,000 deaths per year attributed to excessive alcohol use. Yet, despite its widespread prevalence, alcohol addiction is often both misunderstood and underestimated in its severity. One common misconception, for instance, is that alcoholism is determined by…

06 Apr

Who’s running, who’s not in June town election

Leigh BlanderLocal News, Town Election Guide

With the deadline two weeks away, more residents have taken out nomination papers for Marblehead’s June 9 town elections. More than 20 seats are up for grabs across town boards and commissions, including the Select Board, School Committee, Board of Health and Municipal Light Commission. According to the Town Clerk’s Office, candidates must collect at least 50 signatures and return nomination papers by 5 p.m. April 21. Papers are available at the Town Clerk’s Office in Abbot Hall. Here’s how races are shaping up as…

03 Apr

Marblehead schools All Strings concerts hits all the right notes

Leigh BlanderArt, Local News, Marblehead Public Schools

Marblehead Public School orchestra musicians presented an impressive All Strings concert March 31, featuring students in grades four through 12. All the music performed had a space theme and included pieces "A Million Miles Away” by Francis Caravella and “Stargazers” by Tanner Otto. Also during the hour-long concert, graduating musicians were honored, including Lucas Rosen, Katie Kee, Andrew Niu, Emily Levine, Isabella Pricher and Jacob Soule. COURTESY PHOTOS / TANYA BRAGANTI

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