Superintendent John Robidoux Friday emphasized that "Our school are safe zones" after hearing that the FBI and other law enforcement agents pulled over a Lassana Landscaping truck on Beach Street and took into custody at least one man. Read more about the incident HERE. "I have reminded our admin of the protocols and that our schools are safe zones," Robidoux said this morning. In January, Robidoux informed the School Committee about Marblehead's protocols (see below). He told the Current then, "If ICE agents show up at our…
The Marblehead School Committee has a new member. In a joint vote Wednesday night, the Select Board and School Committee appointed Melissa Clucas to fill the vacant seat on the School Committee through June. Clucas, a chief financial officer and mother of three, received six of the eight votes. Former teacher Mark Schwartz and former School Committee member Sarah Fox each received one vote. Candidate Yael Magen received no votes. Melissa Clucas, right in the white shirt, answers questions from members of the Select Board…
Superintendent John Robidoux is working with the town, neighbors of the high school and youth sports leaders to come up with a deal to keep the lights on more nights at Piper Field. At a Sept. 4 School Committee meeting, Robidoux said he had met with all parties involved and planned to come to a Planning Board meeting on Sept. 16 to present an updated proposal that would allow the lights to stay on until 9 p.m. 180 nights a year. That Planning Board meeting…
Four residents have applied to fill an empty seat on the School Committee, including two unsuccessful candidates in June’s municipal elections. Sarah Fox, who served on the committee for two, three-year terms, lost her most recent bid for re-election, receiving votes on fewer than 10% of the ballots cast (656 of 6,621). Yael Magen, after falling short in her bid for Select Board, is interested in helping to lead the schools. Newcomers Mark Schwartz and Melissa Clucas have also applied. Mark Schwartz The School Committee…
Friday, Sept. 5, is the deadline for people to submit cover letters and resumes for the open position on the School Committee. The sea was vacated by Brian Ota on July 31. He had one year remaining in his term. People interested in being appointed should send a cover letter and detailed resume to both the Select Board and School Committee. These can be sent via mail or email to the following addresses: Office of the Select Board – Attention Dan FoxAbbot Hall,188 Washington St.Marblehead…
Thousands of students around Marblehead walked back into classrooms this morning for the first day of school. Nora and dad Michael Maloney CURRENT PHOTOS / LEIGH BLANDER Nora Maloney and her dad, Michael, rode their bikes to the Glover School. The first grader in Ms. Steiner's class said she was "looking forward to making friends with everybody" this year. Twins Connor and Zoe Burke started second grade this morning. Connor said he was looking forward to "math, making friends and soccer at recess." Zoe was…
On Sunday afternoon, Superintendent John Robidoux alerted the School Committee via email that Rep. Jenny Armini has assured him “that METCO funding is intact now and will be moving forward.” At its July 31 meeting, Robidoux told the School Committee he had learned that Marblehead would lose its annual $514,720 in state METCO funding beginning in the 2026-27 school year, due to the town's noncompliance with the multifamily housing law, 3A. That prompted concern from many people in the town. "METCO has its own line…
Al Williams was elected the new chair of the School Committee in a 3-2 vote at a July 2 meeting, with immediate past chair Jenn Schaeffner and Brian Ota opposing. New member Kate Shmeckpeper was voted vice chair. The School Committee spent much of the meeting discussing the Marblehead High roof, which has been leaking for years. Voters have approved nearly $14 million in debt exclusions for the project. The committee appointed a new facilities subcommittee, led by new member Henry Gwazda and Schaeffner, to…
Members and friends of the Marblehead High School Class of 1975 will be celebrating their 50-year reunion Aug. 1-3. Festivities kick off on Friday evening, Aug. 1, with a meet-and-greet reception in downtown Marblehead. The main event takes place Saturday evening, Aug. 2, at the Corinthian Yacht Club and features a buffet dinner overlooking Marblehead Harbor. The weekend wraps up on Sunday morning, Aug. 3, with a farewell continental breakfast. Tickets are $100 per person and include all venues and food. A cash bar will…
Today at noon, students streamed out of schools across Marblehead ready to start their summer vacations. The school year ended Wednesday at noon. The last day was extended into late June due to the 11-day teachers strike last fall. Sidney Ronshagen graduated from third grade at the Glover School today and was greeted by her mom. Asked what she's most looking forward to this summer, Sidney responded, "The Fourth of July. We go to my aunt's house to play on the beach and watch fireworks."…
