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Conservancy celebrates 25 years
31 Aug

Conservancy celebrates 25 years

Leigh BlanderCommunity Resources, Environment, Local News, Recreation
The all-volunteer Marblehead Conservancy nonprofit is celebrating 25 years of restoration and enhancements to 5 miles of trails and approximately 175 acres of open spaces in Marblehead. The Conservancy invites residents to celebrate the anniversary by visiting all eight open spaces this year. Scan the QR code to download trail maps. Visitors will find woodlands, wildflower meadows, wetlands, beautiful vistas and animals such as migratory birds, horseshoe crabs in Steer Swamp, snapping turtles in Hawthorn Pond or an occasional fox. Kids love the boardwalks, ducks…
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NEWS IN BRIEF: Sept. 11 anniversary, local Dems’ picnic, planning for Marblehead’s 400th
31 Aug

NEWS IN BRIEF: Sept. 11 anniversary, local Dems’ picnic, planning for Marblehead’s 400th

Leigh BlanderLocal News, News in brief
The Current accepts News in Brief submissions of 150-200 words at info@marbleheadnews.org. Sept. 11 25th anniversaryThe community is invited to Marblehead’s annual Sept. 11 memorial ceremony, which marks the 25th anniversary of the terror attacks.The ceremony will begin at 10 a.m. at Memorial Park.  Select Board Chair Dan Fox at last year's Sept. 11 remembrance. CURRENT PHOTO / LEIGH BLANDER Cultural Council accepting grant applicationsThe Marblehead Cultural Council is accepting grant applications through Oct. 15  for the 2027 calendar year.Each year, MCC awards individuals and…
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BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: Visit O’Hare Williams studio
29 Aug

BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: Visit O’Hare Williams studio

Leigh BlanderColumns, Discover Marblehead, Local News
The following is an interview with Patti O’Hare Williams, artist and owner of O’Hare Williams, conducted by Discover Marblehead. O’Hare Williams is a Marblehead-based artist and creative studio known for fine art, graphic design and visual storytelling. Patti creates expressive still lifes and landscapes inspired by New England’s coastal beauty, combining color, graphic lines and a touch of nostalgia in both watercolor and acrylic works. To learn more or view her artwork, go to oharewilliams.com. Patti, tell us about O’Hare Williams. For many years, I’ve…
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A new point of connection: Needlepoint shop stitches together a community 
29 Aug

A new point of connection: Needlepoint shop stitches together a community 

Olivia GatesArt, Business, Local News
Hidden a few feet back from Washington Street. in the Old & Historic District is Marissa Dittrich’s store, New England Needlepoint. Since opening July 3, the store has quickly become a destination for Marblehead stitchers and visitors alike. According to Dittrich, the Marblehead community’s response has “been wonderful. Everyone has been so supportive and kind and welcoming.” While New England Needlepoint has quickly become successful, for Dittrich this has been a long time coming.  After spending several years working as an occupational therapist, she decided…
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No parking notices for Friday, Monday
27 Aug

No parking notices for Friday, Monday

Leigh BlanderLocal News
The town has released a notice that there will be no parking from 55-47 Pleasant St. on Friday, Aug. 28, 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Contractor N. Granese & Sons will begin paving roadways sections. In addition to cars, all recreation equipment must be off the public way, including boats/trailers, basketball hoops and hockey nets. On Monday, Aug. 31, parking will be fully restricted on Rowland and Cross streets. Cars must be off the street by 7 a.m. Driveway access will be fully restricted during paving operations. 
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Marblehead Conservancy celebrates 25 Years
26 Aug

Marblehead Conservancy celebrates 25 Years

Leigh BlanderCommunity Resources, Environment, Local News, Nonprofit corner
The all-volunteer Marblehead Conservancy nonprofit is celebrating 25 years of restoration and enhancements to five miles of trails and approximately 175 acres of open spaces in Marblehead. The Conservancy invites residents to celebrate the anniversary by visiting all eight open spaces this year. Scan the QR code to download trail maps. Visitors will find woodlands, wildflower meadows, wetlands, beautiful vistas and animals such as migratory birds, horseshoe crabs in Steer Swamp, snapping turtles in Hawthorn Pond or an occasional fox. Kids love the boardwalks, ducks…
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Danvers Indoor Sports Marblehead helping develop tots’ social and sports skills
26 Aug

Danvers Indoor Sports Marblehead helping develop tots’ social and sports skills

Luca TedescoBusiness, Local News, Sports
Danvers Indoor Sports has been a titan in the North Shore youth sports market for nearly four decades. With participation in rec sports on the rise, DIS has expanded to a new location in Marblehead that will have a focus on children as young as 18 months through the age of seven. “The community brought us here,” said DIS co-owner Kelly Craigg. “Marblehead has always been known as a community that is highly supportive of investing in their kids… For us it was an easy…
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Marblehead gets its first taste of HYROX
26 Aug

Marblehead gets its first taste of HYROX

Leigh BlanderLocal News, Sports
Marblehead got a taste of the global HYROX fitness phenomenon this summer as 10 local competitors took on the town’s first-ever simulated HYROX race Saturday at FORM 01945. The competitors arrived at the studio Aug. 15 after eight weeks of training, ready to test their running, strength and endurance.   Lucia Levin pushes the sled in the FORM 01945 HYROX challenge. COURTESY PHOTOS / DOUG MOON “It was a wonderful morning and truly the best part was seeing the participants cheering each other on,” said Ann…
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