Local News - Marblehead Current

24 Sep

200-year-old chair honors Marblehead’s missing service members

Leigh BlanderLocal News, Municipal Matters

Marblehead Veterans Agent Roseann Trionfi-Mazzuchelli and VFW Commander Ronald Knight unveiled a 200-year-old chair as the town’s first POW/MIA chair of honor. Veterans Agent Roseann Trionfi-Mazzuchelli and VFW Commander Ronald Knight unveil the town's new POW/MIA chair. CURRENT PHOTOS / LEIGH BLANDER “I am coming before you to present the POW/MIA chair dedicated to those who never made it home,” Trionfi-Mazzuchelli told the Select Board Sept 23. More than 80,000 U.S. service members remain missing in action. “It's a chair of honor,” Trionfi-Mazzuchelli added. “No…

23 Sep

Marblehead schools stick with current cellphone rules — for now

Leigh BlanderEducation, Local News, Marblehead Public Schools

Marblehead Public Schools is sticking with its current cellphone rules for now, while administrators monitor how well those rules are working and state lawmakers consider broader restrictions. Superintendent John Robidoux told the School Committee last week that students in kindergarten through eighth grade must keep phones “off and away” throughout the school day. Administrators are also addressing smartwatches, Meta smart glasses and other connected devices. At Marblehead High School, students can access their phones between classes and during lunch, but not during instructional time. Each…

21 Sep

Marblehead Rotary funds new mindfulness program in elementary schools

Leigh BlanderEducation, Health, Local News

The Marblehead Rotary Club is donating $16,000 to bring a new mindfulness program to the Brown and Glover elementary schools, aimed at giving younger students tools to manage stress, practice kindness and build emotional resilience. Starting in October, mindfulness educator Jean Skaane will “guide our youngest learners (grades K through 3) in weekly lessons focused on core skills of self-awareness, purpose, empathy, collaboration, agency and adaptability, which complement their learning through our Wayfinder curriculum,” according to Assistant Superintendent Julia Ferreira. “Data will be collected to…

21 Sep

‘Tis the season for Holiday Pops event announcements

Submitted ContentArt, Local News, Nonprofit corner

Continuing a beloved Marblehead tradition, Marblehead Harbor Rotary will present Holiday Pops 2026 on Saturday, Dec. , featuring Maestro Dirk Hillyer and The Hillyer Festival Orchestra in historic Abbot Hall. Holiday Pops is also Marblehead Harbor Rotary’s most significant fundraising event, to date making possible over $600,000 in donations and charitable giving to well-vetted non-profits and philanthropic projects. Harbor Rotary announces these dates: Sponsorship opportunities – Now through Monday, Oct. 26 The Holiday Pops concert attracts big crowds every year. COURTESY PHOTO Sponsors can choose…

21 Sep

NEWS IN BRIEF: Household hazardous waste, Fall Fair, Marbleshred

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

The Current accepts News in Brief submissions of 150-200 words at info@marbleheadnews.org. Household Hazardous Waste CollectionThe Marblehead Health Department has scheduled the next Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 4-7 p.m. at the Transfer Station.There is a long list of items that may be disposed of that evening, including oil-based paint, antifreeze, lighter fluid and furniture polish. For the full list, visit marbleheadma.gov/2026-october-household-hazardous-waste-day. Free parenting classesThe Board of Health is sponsoring a series of parenting classes, including a new prenatal program that…

20 Sep

DPW work announcements starting 9/21

Leigh BlanderLocal News

The town's DPW announced that National Water Main is completing the lining of various sewer mains throughout Marblehead. "This project aims to eliminate infiltration and inflow in the sanitary sewer system through sewer main lining and property inspections," according to a town email. Work will happen at the dates/locations below. Monday 9/21/26: Ticehurst Lane, Pilgrim RoadTuesday 9/22/26: Rockaway Avenue, Marion Road, Ocean Avenue Wednesday 9/23/26: Baldwin Road, Shorewood Road, Vine StreetThursday 9/24/26: Rock Cliff Road, Anderson Street, Curtis StreetFriday 9/25/26: Fort Sewall Lane Also from…

16 Sep

Reimagining recess at the Brown School

Leigh BlanderLocal News, Marblehead Public Schools

The Brown School unveiled a new outdoor creative playspace Friday, giving students an alternative way to enjoy recess beyond traditional sports and playground equipment. Designed for children who may gravitate more toward creative activities, the space includes areas for pretend play with cars and animal figurines, a rocky path for trucks, colorful tires for crawling and exploring, and a painted game board. First-grade teacher Melissa McGuinness led the playspace project, which was funded by a grant from the Friends of Marblehead Schools. Brown School teacher…

16 Sep

One smart cookie: Marblehead chef launches ‘Baked by Johnny’

Marielle SabbagFood, Local News

John Diamantopoulos has always had a special place in his heart for cookies. Now, the Marblehead resident has started his own home-based micro-bakery business titled “Baked by Johnny.” While growing up in Lynn, Diamantopoulos was surrounded by food through his family-owned restaurant businesses. He said his mother would regularly bake traditional Greek cookies. Chef Johnny has created about 80 different flavors of cookies, including this one: Fruity Pebble & caramelized white chocolate chunk. COURTESY PHOTOS Chef John Diamantopoulos has made about 80 different flavors of cookies,…

16 Sep

BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: Get messy at Slime Time Studios Marblehead

Submitted ContentBusiness, Columns, Discover Marblehead, Local News

The following is an interview with Stacey Barnes, co-owner of Slime Time Studios Marblehead, conducted by Discover Marblehead. Slime Time Studios MHD on Spring Street offers a fun, hands-on experience where kids can create their own craft project and mix up a custom batch of slime. With plenty of opportunities to personalize their creations, kids can unplug, get creative and take home something they made themselves. To learn more and see a schedule of classes, go slimetimestudiosmhd.com. Mother and daughter, Samantha Lendall and Stacey Barnes,…

14 Sep

This Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, help is available

Marblehead Counseling CenterCommunity Resources, Education, Health, Local News

September is national Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and Marblehead Counseling Center wants to remind residents of the many resources available for individuals and families who are struggling. “Suicide prevention actually starts before a mental health crisis,” according to Gregg Mulford, LMHC clinical director at the center. “This is a great time to learn about warning signs, and connect people to vital mental health resources.” Mulford says many factors may increase the risk for suicide, including underlying mental health issues such as depression. But suicide risk…