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5,700 letters, one goal: Supporting Marblehead seniors
21 Oct

5,700 letters, one goal: Supporting Marblehead seniors

Leigh BlanderLocal News, Nonprofit corner
Wednesday afternoon, Marblehead High School student volunteers will visit the Judy and Gene Jacobi Community Center and help prepare 5,700 letters being sent to all Marblehead residents over the age of 55. It's part of the annual fund appeal to support the Friends of the Council on Aging. The money raised supports many programs for seniors, including recreational activities, excursions, entertainment and nutrition programs. Learn more at https://www.friendsofmarbleheadcoa.org/.
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Town issues paving notice through Oct. 24
21 Oct

Town issues paving notice through Oct. 24

Leigh BlanderLocal News
The town has sent a notice about upcoming paving projects. Paving it set to begin on Humphrey Street on or after Friday, Oct. 23, at 7 a.m. It will continue on Pleasant Street on Saturday, Oct. 24, at 7 a.m. See the map below for specific areas impacted. There will be no parking on the road during work hours, 7 a.m.-5 p.m.
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Marblehead author launches online community to help ideas take shape
20 Oct

Marblehead author launches online community to help ideas take shape

Marielle SabbagBusiness, Local News
Following the successful launch of her debut novel, “Soul Toll,” Marblehead author Anusia Gillespie has started a new venture called Bottega. “The Bottega is a creative accelerator and online community for people turning ideas into reality, in whatever form those ideas take,” Gillespie told the Current. “Soul Toll” reached No. 4 in Amazon’s low fantasy category after its October 2025 launch. It’s a fantasy novel that explores corporate burnout, creativity and personal awakening. The inspiration for Gillespie’s new venture came when readers began reaching out…
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Historic perambulation planned for downtown Marblehead
19 Oct

Historic perambulation planned for downtown Marblehead

Leigh BlanderLocal History, Local News
The Select Board authorized a downtown perambulation — a colonial-era tradition of walking and documenting public ways — before the end of the year. People join a past perambulation to maintain Marblehead's public ways. CURRENT PHOTO / GREY COLLINS The practice dates to 1641 in Massachusetts and has been revived in Marblehead after a period when the walks were not conducted regularly. Town Engineer Maggie Wheeler outlined a route beginning at Abbot Hall and passing through historic streets and alleys, including Lookout Court, Prospect Alley,…
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NEWS IN BRIEF: Town administrator search, Vets Town Hall, new playground
19 Oct

NEWS IN BRIEF: Town administrator search, Vets Town Hall, new playground

Leigh BlanderArt, Community Resources, Culture, Entertainment, Local News, News in brief
The Current accepts News in Brief submissions of 150-200 words at info@marbleheadnews.org. Town administrator search About 15 people applied for Marblehead’s town administrator position, according to Select Board member and Screening Committee Chair Erin Noonan. In addition to Noonan, Police Chief Dennis King, Finance Committee Chair Molly Teets, Select Board member Jim Zisson and former Select Board member Jim Nye sit on the Screening Committee. Noonan told the Current that after several interviews late last week and early this week, “we will make the decision…
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JCC marks 32 years of Jewish Book Month with seven author events
15 Oct

JCC marks 32 years of Jewish Book Month with seven author events

Leigh BlanderArt, Culture, Education, Local News, Nonprofit corner
The Jewish Community Center of the North Shore in Marblehead will mark the 32nd year of its Jewish Book Month Speaker Series this fall with seven author events exploring everything from thrillers and true crime to Jewish history, baking and children’s literature. The series runs Oct. 21 through Nov. 19, with most events taking place at the JCCNS, 4 Community Road. “At a time when Jewish authors and voices are facing unprecedented levels of bias and exclusion, it is so important for us to stand…
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NEWS IN BRIEF: No Kings rally coming up, addiction series and Veterans Town Hall return
12 Oct

NEWS IN BRIEF: No Kings rally coming up, addiction series and Veterans Town Hall return

Leigh BlanderArt, Education, Local News, News in brief, Politics, Theater
The Current accepts News in Brief submissions of 150-200 words at info@marbleheadnews.org.  No Kings, GOTV rally Marblehead’s weekly pro-democracy rally will be part of a national No Kings Day on Oct. 17.  CURRENT PHOTO / LEIGH BLANDER On Sat. Oct. 17, Marblehead's weekly pro-democracy rally will be a national No Kings Day to urge passersby to vote. This nonpartisan No Kings event is intended to get citizens to vote in the upcoming mid-term elections. Participants will meet at the intersection of Lafayette and Maple streets…
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Roadway improvement update: Milling continues Tuesday
11 Oct

Roadway improvement update: Milling continues Tuesday

Leigh BlanderLocal News
The Department of Public Works has alerted residents that milling (grinding) of streets will begin on or after Tuesday, Oct. 13, at 7 a.m. on the following roads: Pleasant Street at Ocean Avenue.Pleasant Street (Spring to Watson streets).Evans Road (West Shore Drive to Elm Street). There will be no parking on those roads, 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Also expected: temporary lane narrowing, traffic delays and possible detours.
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More road work starting Thursday
06 Oct

More road work starting Thursday

Leigh BlanderLocal News
The town says milling (grinding) streets will begin Thursday, Oct. 8, at 8 a.m. at the following locations: Humphrey Street (Ralph Road to Pleasant Street)Pleasant Street (Devereux Terrace to Prospect Street)Pleasant Street (Spring Street to Watson Street)Evans Road (West Shore Drive to Elm Street) There will be no parking on those roads 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Drivers should also expect temporary lane narrowing, traffic delays and potential detours. This roadway improvement project is a result of 2021 Town Meeting Article 11.
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Addiction, recovery series returns Oct. 20
05 Oct

Addiction, recovery series returns Oct. 20

Leigh BlanderEducation, Health, Local News
The Marblehead Police and Public Health departments will offer a second six-week educational series aimed at helping residents better understand addiction, recovery and resources available in the community. “Understanding Addiction and Recovery” will meet on Zoom Tuesdays from 7-8 p.m., beginning Oct. 20 and continuing through Nov. 24. The program is free and open to the public. The series follows a similar program launched in February and will cover the signs and symptoms of substance-use disorders, the science of addiction and recovery, the impact on…
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