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Headlight: April 17, 2024 issue
17Apr By Will DowdNo Comments
Education, Headlight, Local News, Marblehead Public Schools

Headlight: April 17, 2024 issue

Check out the latest issue of Marblehead High School's Headlight. This edition features Rachael Albert's article on the unexpected creation of a new pond on the rail trail after heavy rains, and Ian Chace's adventure into the far north. Plus, don't miss the recap of the National Art Honor Society's Art Night, showcasing student creativity and community engagement. Headlight April 17, 2024Download
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BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: Meet photographer Fred Marco
17Apr By Melissa StaceyNo Comments
Business, Columns, Local News

BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: Meet photographer Fred Marco

The following is an interview with Fred Marco, owner of Fred Marco Photography, conducted by Discover Marblehead. Inspired by the beauty of Marblehead, Fred's work can be found at FredMarcoPhotography.com. Tell us about Fred Marco Photography and why you started it. I was a headshot photographer in New York City for over a decade. I moved to Marblehead to be a speech-language pathologist and I was so inspired by all the beauty around us here that I busted out all my equipment again. I shoot land and seascapes with a large emphasis on Marblehead and particularly unsung corners of our great town. All photographs are available with or without a large selection of matting and framing and delivered directly to you when you order from my website, fredmarcophotography.com. I a...
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‘Headers finish Boston Marathon, raise thousands for charities
16Apr By Leigh BlanderNo Comments
Health, Local News, Sports, Top Stories

‘Headers finish Boston Marathon, raise thousands for charities

It was another great Boston Marathon for Marblehead runners on April 15. Twenty-four ‘Headers were signed up to run — and one, Rex Radloff, finished 222nd overall with a time of 2:34:41. Also crossing the finish line: John Prindiville, who ran with the Massachusetts General Hospital Pediatric Cancer team in honor of his neighbor Caroline Noonan. Caroline, 13, is battling a rare form of cancer, Ewing sarcoma. Select Board Chair Erin Noonan joined the family of John Prindiville at Mile 20 of the Boston Marathon. Left to right: Noonan, Mary Prindiville, Nathalie Prindivlle, John Prindiville, Alison Prindiville,.Grady Noonan and Pat Noonan. COURTESY PHOTO “What she’s gone through is heroic,” Prindiville told the Current in February. Caroline’s mom, Select Board Chair Erin Noonan, dad...
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There are several local ways to celebrate Earth Day
16Apr By Leigh BlanderNo Comments
Community resources, Community Service, Environment, Local News, Nonprofit corner, Top Stories, Volunteerism

There are several local ways to celebrate Earth Day

Earth Day is Monday, April 22, and several local organizations are celebrating this year. Here’s a quick preview of some events. Join SPUR on Saturday, April 20, 10-11 a.m. and 3-4 p.m., to clean up beaches and parks in Marblehead, Swampscott, Salem, Lynn and Beverly. Learn more and sign up HERE. * Marblehead High School’s National Green School Society is hosting an Earth Day 5K walk/run this Saturday, April 20, at 10 a.m. The event begins and ends at Devereux Beach. Proceeds will support the NGSS and other environmental organizations. Click HERE to register. * Sustainable Marblehead is tying into this year’s official Earth Day theme of "Planet vs. Plastics" and screening the new PBS documentary, “We’re All Plastic People Now” on April 24, 6:30- 8 p.m. at St. Mi...
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CURRENT EVENTS: Best bets in Marblehead
16Apr By Leigh BlanderNo Comments
Art, Community resources, Culture, Entertainment, Environment, Local News, Recreation

CURRENT EVENTS: Best bets in Marblehead

Current Events spotlights exciting happenings in the coming days. If you’d like to contribute a listing, please email Current Editor Leigh Blander at lblander@marbleheadnews.org. Jazz at the ArtsThursday, April 18, 7 p.m. The Marblehead Arts Association and Gene Arnould present Jazz at the Arts, a concert series at the Marblehead Arts Association, featuring Henley Douglas Jr. and The Jorgon Trio. 8 Hooper St. marbleheadarts.org. More jazz … at Me&TheeFriday, April 19, 8 p.m. For over 50 years, from Symphony Hall to Singapore, the New Black Eagle Jazz Band has delighted audiences worldwide with its soulful and uplifting style of traditional New Orleans jazz. Widely recognized as one of the premier traditional jazz bands in the world, the Black Eagles are coming ...
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PLANNING BOARD: Controversial MBTA zoning changes head to Town Meeting
15Apr By Will DowdNo Comments
Local News, Municipal Matters, Top Stories, Town Meeting, Uncategorized

PLANNING BOARD: Controversial MBTA zoning changes head to Town Meeting

Division among residents over a state mandate that the town zone pockets of Marblehead for multifamily housing came through loud and clear during a Planning Board public hearing on April 9. A map shows three proposed MBTA zoning districts totaling over 58.4 acres, with a density of more than 15 units per acre to allow approximately 897 housing units. The hearing came nearly a month before the Town Meeting will vote on the matter under Article 36, exposing the community’s concerns and differing perspectives on the zoning plan, which seeks to bring Marblehead into compliance with the MBTA Communities Act. The Planning Board voted 4-1 to recommend the proposed zoning changes at Town Meeting. Board members Andrew Christensen, Barton Hyte, Edward O. Nilsson and Chair Robert J. Schaeff...
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NEWS IN BRIEF: Week of Monday, April 15, 2024
15Apr By Will DowdNo Comments
Environment, Local News, News in brief, Nonprofit corner

NEWS IN BRIEF: Week of Monday, April 15, 2024

The Current welcomes submissions (150-200 words) to the news in brief. Send yours to wdowd@marbleheadnews.org. Select Board contest shaping up The June 11 town election will see 23 seats across a dozen different boards, commissions and committees up for grabs. These include the following: — Select Board: Five seats — Board of Assessors: One seat (three-year term) — School Committee: One seat (three-year term) — Board of Health: One seat (three-year term) — Moderator: One seat (one-year term) — Cemetery Commission: One seat (three-year term) — Housing Authority: One seat (five-year term) — Trustees of Abbot Public Library: Two seats (three-year terms) — Planning Board: Two seats (three-year terms) — Recreation and Park Commission: Five seats (one-year te...
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POLICE LOG: Mulch madness, missing fraternity flag and wrong-way driver
15Apr By Will DowdNo Comments
Local News, Police Log, Public safety

POLICE LOG: Mulch madness, missing fraternity flag and wrong-way driver

Excerpts from the Marblehead police log March 28-April 8. Consistent with state law, police have adopted a policy of not providing media outlets reports related to incidents involving domestic violence, juveniles and matters that remain under investigation. POLICE LOG March 28 8:40 a.m. —  Officer Douglas Mills responded to a report of past vandalism at the Marblehead Charter School on Lime Street. Upon arrival, a school employee informed the officer that a pane of glass on a side entry door had been damaged, likely due to an object  being thrown at it. The incident occurred between 3 p.m. on March 27 and 5:10 a.m. on March 28. No entry to the building was gained, and the school discarded the small half of a brick found outside the door before the officer's arrival. The damag...
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Softball Magicians channel their grief to begin their season with three straight wins
15Apr By Joe McConnellNo Comments
Local News, Sports

Softball Magicians channel their grief to begin their season with three straight wins

There’s no doubt that this year’s Marblehead High softball team is going to be a resilient bunch. Even before the season got underway, these Magicians had to cope with adversity when they heard the news of the passing of the program’s longtime assistant coach Todd Norman early Monday morning, April 8. That afternoon, they went up against host Reading, a perennial powerhouse, and proceeded to dominate the Rockets to the tune of 9-3. Sophomore pitcher Tessa Francis pitched a complete game, while facing only 25 batters in the seven-inning game. Francis scattered two hits, and fanned 12 to secure this masterpiece effort. Reading simply had trouble getting the Marblehead girls out on offense, when they scored in each of the first four out of five innings that included two in the fi...
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