Local News - Marblehead Current

05 Oct

Sewer main lining to impact roads

Leigh BlanderLocal News

The town has put out an alert about the National Water Main completing various sewer mains throughout Marblehead. "Access for sewer main lining is gained through sewer manholes; meaning that street excavation isnot required," according to the notice. "You will see service trucks positioned adjacent to sewer manholes. The new resin-coated liner is pulled from manhole to manhole and is cured in place using steam. You may see steam rising in the air and notice a resin odor during this process. Once curing is complete…

05 Oct

NEWS IN BRIEF: Leaf pickups, plant a pollinator and Run for Mary

Leigh BlanderLocal News, News in brief

The Current accepts News in Brief submissions of 150-200 words at info@marbleheadnews.org. Leaf collection datesThe town has announced leaf collection dates through the end of the year: Oct. 19, Nov. 16, Dec. 7 and Dec. 14. The Marblehead Health Department offers these reminders: Leaves should be placed in leaf bags only. No plastic bags or barrels will be collected or emptied. Bags containing brush or other materials will not be collected. For questions, contact Public Health Director Andrew Petty at 781-631-0212 or health2@marbleheadma.gov. Plant a…

02 Oct

‘Owen, you were truly a gift’: Mother remembers MHS senior Owen Coyne

Leigh BlanderLocal News

Angela Paradise, whose son Owen Coyne died, has written a tribute to Coyne and asked the Current to share it. Coyne was a Marblehead High School senior and three-sport athlete. Here is Paradise's message: "It is with profound sadness and indescribable grief that we share that Owen passed away after a sudden brain hemorrhage. Owen (Owie to his family, OC to his friends, teammates and coaches ) was the sweetest soul you’ll ever meet — truly a gift! Owen was a wonderful, respectful son, a…

29 Sep

Marblehead native bets on new children’s store

Margaret BaconBusiness, Local News

Kate Danforth has spent much of her career thinking about how people shop online. This fall, she is making a decidedly physical bet on brick and mortar retail in the town where she grew up. On Saturday, Oct. 3, the Marblehead native will open Lunita, a children’s clothing and gift store at 27 Atlantic Ave. The store will carry clothing from newborn through age 8, along with gifts, accessories and products from local makers. For Danforth, the move from e-commerce to a storefront is less…

29 Sep

Leaf collection dates announced

Leigh BlanderLocal News

The town has announced the dates for leaf collections through the end of the year. They are: Oct. 19, Nov. 16, Dec. 7 and Dec. 14. The Marblehead Health Department has these reminders: — Leaves should be placed in leaf bags only. — No plastic bags or barrels will be collected or emptied. — Bags containing brush or other material will not be collected. Questions? Contact Public Health Director Andrew Petty at 781-631-0212 or health2@marbleheadma.gov.

29 Sep

Girl Scouts hope Play Club keeps growing

Marielle SabbagCommunity Service, Education, Local News

A group of Marblehead Girl Scouts spent the spring encouraging Brown School students to put down their screens, head outside and simply play. Now that they are freshmen at the high school, they hope to keep the Play Club going — and eventually expand it to other Marblehead schools. Girl Scout Troop 70371 launched the Play Club at Brown School as part of its work toward the Girl Scout Silver Award. “Play Club focused on allowing the students at Brown School to engage in free,…

28 Sep

NEWS IN BRIEF: Public Power Week, new faith leader, MAA applications

Leigh BlanderEducation, Local News, News in brief, Religion

The Current accepts News in Brief submissions of 150-200 words at info@marbleheadnews.org. No changes to MPS cellphone rules — for nowThe Marblehead Public Schools are sticking with their current cellphone rules for now while administrators monitor how well they are working and state lawmakers consider broader restrictions. Superintendent John Robidoux told the School Committee 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…

28 Sep

Old North Chorus tunes up for 46th holiday season

Leigh BlanderArt, Culture, Entertainment, Local News

Christmas is coming early to Old North Church — at least for anyone who likes to sing. The Old North Festival Chorus is gearing up for its 46th annual holiday concerts and inviting experienced singers, including high school students, to join the tradition. Rehearsals begin Wednesday, Sept. 30, in the Old North sanctuary, with registration at 7 p.m. and singing starting at 7:30 p.m. Maria van Kalken, director of the Festival Chorus and Orchestra and Old North’s minister of music, will mark her 38th season…

28 Sep

LETTER: Happy 60th anniversary to a special couple

Submitted ContentLETTERS, Local News

To the editor: A special shout out to Bradford “Nick” Freeman Jr. and Marilyn (Ames) Freeman who are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary on Oct. 3. They were married at Marblehead’s Old North Church. Life-long residents of the town, the couple went through public school here and have remained committed to each other and to the Marblehead community ever since. Nick served in the Coast Guard and found himself on the ice-covered, 310’ cutter Casco in the Bradford “Nick” Freeman Jr. and Marilyn (Ames) Freeman…

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…