The historic walls of Abbot Hall came alive last Thursday as hundreds of guests gathered for the opening reception of Marblehead High and Veterans School Spring Art Exhibition. The exhibition featured nearly 400 pieces of art made by students from grades 7 to 12. Students explored diverse artistic mediums through their work, including oil and water color paintings, sculpture, collage, photography, architectural design and video production. Seniors had the option to showcase pieces from all four years of high school in celebration of their artistic…
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NEW: This story has been updated with new information from the Marblehead Liberty Foundation. See below. A three-year, three-tiered general override — ranging from $9 million to $15 million — will be on Marblehead’s election ballot June 9, after Town Meeting overwhelmingly approved advancing the measure Monday night. The vote was 1,227 in favor, 159 opposed. If it passes in June, it will be the first general (permanent) property tax override approved in Marblehead in more than 20 years. Town Meeting completed its warrant agenda…
At the Veterans School Thursday, more than 150 seventh graders took on the roles of Marblehead voters, debating Proposition 2 1⁄2 tax overrides in a lively mock Town Meeting that mirrored the real decisions facing the town on Monday, May 4. Students rose one by one to speak at the microphone, some arguing passionately that additional funding was essential to maintain services, while others warned of the burden higher taxes could place on residents — particularly seniors on fixed incomes. Town Moderator Jack Attridge led…
Jerry Wishnow was combing through bins at a flea market on the Lynnway years ago when something caught his eye: a 72-page paperback titled “Town of Marblehead Auditors’ Report, 1890-91.” As Marbleheaders closely follow today’s budget and override debate, Wishnow said the old report offers a fascinating look at how little — and how much — has changed. Jerry Wishnow stands on his back porch holding the copy of the “Town of Marblehead Auditors’ Report 1890-91.” CURRENT PHOTOS / LEIGH BLANDER Wishnow, a retired award-winning…
This article is part of the Current’s ongoing coverage of Marblehead’s upcoming June 9 election. With two seats open on the School Committee this June, voters will have two familiar faces and one newcomer to consider as they head to the polls. Incumbent Melissa Clucas is seeking to retain the seat she was appointed to in September 2025. Former committee member Sarah Fox and newcomer Ann-Marie Jordan are also in the race. Melissa Clucas Clucas, a chief financial officer and mother of three, was appointed…
The Finance Committee voted Monday night to recommend passage of Article 29 at Town Meeting, which authorizes the Select Board to place a three-year, three-tier ($9 million, $12 million and $15 million) override on the June 9 ballot. The FinCom recommended appropriating up to $4.3 million of the override for fiscal 2027, which is the amount laid out in Tier 3. The FinCom declined to endorse a specific tier, although Chair Alec Goolsby shared his support for Tier One at minimum. “I'm not afraid to…
The Marblehead High School auditorium has been transformed into the Greek island of Kalokairi ahead of the MHS Drama Club production of “Mamma Mia!” which is set for a four- show run May 1-3. “I’m very, very excited for people to see all of these elements come together,” said director Ashley Skeffington, who also teaches 11th-grade English at Marblehead High School. “Our tech crew really stepped up their game this year and our sets are really, really beautiful… I think the choreography is really next…
In preparation for Earth Day on April 22, Brown School students rolled up their sleeves last week, grabbing shovels and rakes and planting flowers in several spots outside the building. The project was organized by Brown’s third-grade Leadership Council. “We want to help the earth,” said member Harvey Caselli. Students also cleaned playground equipment, picked up trash, created colorful, Earth-themed chalk artwork and planted flowers. Elise O’Sullivan and Erin Murphy pick up trash on the Brown School playground before planting flowers. Jayce White plants a…
On a recent blustery Saturday morning, cameras rolled as residents gathered around town to film a short video encouraging voters to support a Proposition 2 1⁄2 override and preserve town services. The effort is organized by the citizen group For Marblehead, which is producing a 60-second video highlighting what supporters describe as the community’s shared commitment to its schools, infrastructure and civic institutions. Among those volunteering their time behind the camera are TV commercial director Tom Foley and his sons, Wyatt and Beckett. “A bunch…
