News in brief

10 Dec

Saoirse StallingsLocal News, News in brief

The Current welcomes 150–200-word submissions to News in Brief. Send yours to info@marbleheadnews.org. Wreaths Across America Marblehead will be laying wreaths on the graves of veterans at Waterside Cemetery. COURTY IMAGES Wreaths Across America Join Wreaths Across America Marblehead at Waterside Cemetery Saturday, Dec. 13, 10 a.m., to lay wreaths on veterans’ graves. Marblehead organizers surpassed their goals and raised $42,500 for 2,700 wreaths. Second annual Michael John Havens Toy Drive at The Beacon on Dec. 13. Havens Toy Drive The second annual Mike Havens…

03 Dec

NEWS IN BRIEF

Saoirse StallingsNews in brief

The Marblehead Fire Department is alerting residents about the recall of the Tesla Powerwall 2 AC Battery Power system due to fire concerns. The Current welcomes 150–200-word submissions to News in Brief. Send yours to info@marbleheadnews.org. MFD warning: Recall and fire warning Marblehead Fire Department is alerting residents about the recall of the Tesla Powerwall 2 AC Battery Power system that can catch fire. Consumers should make sure their Powerwall 2 system is online and check the Tesla app for a notification about whether their…

17 Nov

Students honor Ruby Bridges: Marblehead’s news in brief

Saoirse StallingsCommunity Resources, Education, Local News, News in brief, Top Stories, Volunteerism

The Current welcomes submissions (150–200 words) to News in Brief. Send yours to info@marbleheadnews.org. On Thursday, Nov. 13, students at the Marblehead Community Charter Public Schools gave a presentation about Ruby Bridges and walked in her honor. COURTESY PHOTO / MCCPS Walk for Ruby BridgesOn Thursday, Nov. 13, the Marblehead Community Charter Public School wellness team gave a presentation about Ruby Bridges, speaking about her heroic and difficult experience starting at a white school after segregation was abolished on Nov. 14, 1960. The next day,…

11 Nov

News in brief: What to do with the old Coffin School

Saoirse StallingsLocal News, News in brief

The Current welcomes submissions (150–200 words) to the news in brief. Send yours to info@marbleheadnews.org. Come share your ideas for the old Coffin School property. Former Coffin School listening session Join a community listening session about new uses for the old Coffin School property on Thursday, Nov. 13 at 6 p.m. in the Abbot Hall Select Board Room hosted by the Department of Community Development & Planning. There will be a brief overview of the site and planning context. This is an open forum for…

05 Nov

News in Brief: Week of Nov. 3

Saoirse StallingsLocal News, News in brief

The Current welcomes submissions (150–200 words) to the news in brief. Send yours to info@marbleheadnews.org. Marblehead Community Wellness Survey Residents 18+ years are invited to participate in the Marblehead Community Wellness Survey. This completely confidential survey is conducted by University of Massachusetts in partnership with the Marblehead Board of Health. The Creating a Healthier Marblehead team has extended the deadline for filling out the town’s health survey until Nov 15. The Board of Health wants direct feedback from residents on where to focus their efforts…

26 Oct

News in Brief: Trash talk, roof repairs, Legacy of Love

Saoirse StallingsLocal News, News in brief

The Current welcomes submissions (150–200 words) to the news in brief. Send yours to info@marbleheadnews.org. Community meeting on curbside trash, recycling You're invited to share your thoughts on the town's next trash & recycling contractor. CURRENT PHOTO / LEIGH BLANDER Join Board of Health member Tom McMahon and Health Director Andrew Petty Thursday Oct. 30, 3-4 p.m. at the Jacobi Community Center, 10 Humphrey St. as they discuss the next curbside collection contract for trash and recycling. Trash and recycling are expected to soar by…

22 Oct

News In Brief: Week of Oct. 20

Saoirse StallingsLocal News, News in brief

The Current welcomes submissions (150–200 words) to the news in brief. Send yours to info@marbleheadnews.org. Learn how to advocate for affordable housing This event will teach how to advocate for affordable housing. The Housing Stewards Program by Harborlight Homes will have a three-evening event 10/27-10/29 from 6-8 p.m. Learn how to foster effective advocacy for affordable housing in your community. Participants will gain unique insights into housing history, financing and learn different ways to advocate. Community members will share their experiences and perspectives on…

14 Oct

News in Brief: Week of Oct. 13

Leigh BlanderLocal News, News in brief

Marblehead man, wanted in Florida, is located Marblehead resident Rob Goodwin, wanted on charges including grand theft and scheme to defraud, was located in California, according to Sheriff Michael Chitwood of Volusia County, Florida. As of Oct. 13, Goodwin had not been apprehended.“We’re going to do our best to bring [Goodwin] back here to Volusia County to be held accountable,” Chitwood said.Goodwin and his travel agency, Stone & Compass, are accused of defrauding 104 high school students and chaperones in Volusia County out of $400,000…

25 Sep

News In Brief, Week of September 24

Leigh BlanderNews in brief

The Current welcomes submissions (150-200 words) to its News in Brief section. Send yours to info@marbleheadnews.org. Town awarded $80K climate resilience grant The town, Marblehead Housing Authority and Sustainable Marblehead have been awarded from the Metropolitan Area Planning Council to advance “Resilient by Design: Cooling Marblehead’s Housing for the Future,” a climate resilience initiative aimed at improving community spaces within public housing sites and to reduce urban heat island effect while protecting vulnerable residents. The four public housing sites that will be involved with the…

17 Sep

News In Brief, Week of September 17

Leigh BlanderNews in brief

The Current welcomes submissions (150-200 words) to its News in Brief section. Send yours to info@marbleheadnews.org. Do you drive into Boston? What you should know Learn more about the Lynnway Multimodal Corridor Project that will impact the roadway for years to come. There is a public meeting at Abbot Public Library on Wednesday, Sept. 17, at noon. “The Lynnway Multimodal Corridor Project will transform a historically car-centric roadway into a safer, dynamic connector for pedestrians, bicyclists, transit riders and drivers,” reads the MBTA website. “With more than…