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Big crowds, cannon fire at Fort Sewall celebration
20 Jun

Big crowds, cannon fire at Fort Sewall celebration

Leigh Blander0 CommentsLocal News, Top Stories
More than 3,000 people streamed into Fort Sewall on Saturday to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the federal government turning the fort over to the town - and the completion of a $1.8 renovation project. “People are so happy to be back at the fort,” said Larry Sands, chair of the Fort Sewall Oversight Committee, which led the renovation. “Kids are having fun, families are having fun. It’s perfect.” The fort’s lower lawn was decked out with a large white tent and cocktail tables where…
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Help us choose a new name!
11 Jun

Help us choose a new name!

Kris Olson0 CommentsAbout Us, Local News, Top Stories
An independent dedicated group of local journalists and Marblehead citizens has spent the last several months working toward creating a new independent news source that is hyper-focused on Marblehead and built on a sustainable non-profit model governed by a local board of directors. With the help of a kind local attorney (thanks, David Moran!), we wound our way through the IRS thicket as well as the Secretary of the Commonwealth’s Office and established a bona fide 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, the Marblehead News Group. We brainstormed…
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FOR SCHOOL COMMITTEE: Alison Taylor
10 Jun

FOR SCHOOL COMMITTEE: Alison Taylor

Kris Olson1 CommentLocal News, Town Election Guide
Years in Marblehead: I had the honor of growing up herein Marblehead from 1 day old on (too young to be born here!).  I have had the pleasure of living in a multitude of other cities, states, islands, and countries.  Marblehead will always be home. Occupation/education: Senior Manager of Customer Success, Civil Engineer – BS Syracuse University.  Appointed positions and/or elected offices: Does Marblehead High School yearbook copy editor count?! What are three reasons/issues as to why you're running for election? Having a young child in the…
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