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05 May

News in Brief: Earth Day, Community Champion and more

Leigh BlanderEducation, Environment, Local News, News in brief

Earth Day celebration at Lead MillsThe Marblehead Conservancy will host its 25th annual Earth Day/Arbor Day celebration at Lead Mills on Sunday, May 17, 9 a.m.-noon. The Conservancy has been working for over a decade to convert the weedy Lead Mills into a native wildflower meadow capable of rebuilding native populations of pollinators. “While the weeds are a tough enemy, we are making progress as demonstrated by our latest pollinator count there,” said Chair Don Morgan. He added, “We invite the community to help us…

13 Apr

News in brief, week of April 13

Leigh BlanderCommunity Resources, Entertainment, Gaming, Health, Local News, News in brief

The Current welcomes 150–200-word submissions to News in Brief. Send yours to info@marbleheadnews.org. 5 Corners input The town is embarking on making improvements to the Five Corners intersection and wants your feedback. Check out a public input mapping tool through April 30 and share your thoughts. https://loom.ly/Yt9rkqc. This part of the project is covered by a state grant. For more project information please contact Brendan Callahan, director of community development & planning at 781-631-1529 or callahanb@marbleheadma.gov. Coffin reuse The town also wants to hear your…

06 Apr

News in brief: Ask your town leaders, hear from the DA, join Green Homes Tour

Leigh BlanderArt, Environment, Health, Municipal Matters, News in brief, Top Stories

The Current welcomes 150–200-word submissions to News in Brief. Send yours to info@marbleheadnews.org. Conversation with town leaders On Thursday, April 9, 10 a.m. to noon at the Council on Aging, come for an informal community engagement meeting with town leaders and department heads. Ask questions, share ideas and learn more about services and programs that support the Marblehead community. Representatives from the following departments and boards will be there: COA, Abbot Library, Finance Department, Police and Fire departments, Public Works, Harbormaster and more. RSVP at…

09 Mar

News in brief: Coffin School meeting, energy reduction plan passes, Dems pick delegates

Leigh BlanderArt, Education, Local News, Marblehead Public Schools, News in brief, Recreation

The Current welcomes 150–200-word submissions to News in Brief. Send yours to lblander@marbleheadnews.org. Second community meeting set for Coffin School reuse The old Coffin School CURRENT PHOTO / LEIGH BLANDER The town will hold its second community forum to hear feedback from residents about possible re-uses for the old Coffin School on Turner Road.The meeting will happen Wednesday, March 18, 6 p.m. at Abbot Hall on the second floor. It will also be available on Zoom at marbleheadma.gov/event/coffin-school-community-meeting-2/ Joining the town will be representatives from…

16 Feb

NEWS IN BRIEF: Town adopts new emergency notification system

Leigh BlanderLocal News, News in brief, Public safety

Emergency notification system Marblehead will switch to a new emergency notification system March 1, following a national cyberattack that compromised its current provider, CodeRed. The town has contracted with Regroup for a one-year agreement at a cost of $6,500. “Regroup will provide reliable, rapid emergency messaging capabilities, as well as enhanced outreach tools that will allow us to broaden and improve our communication with residents beyond emergency notifications,” Town Administrator Thatcher Kezer said. Kezer encouraged residents to sign up for the new service at marbleheadma.gov.…

09 Feb

News in brief: Save the Glover update, PJ collection and more

Leigh BlanderArt, Local History, Local News, News in brief, Nonprofit corner

Bruins PJ Drive Collection Donate children’s pajamas to the 19th annual Boston Bruins PJ Drive at Abbot Public Library. The library will be collecting pajamas in its front lobby through Saturday, March 14. Last year, people donated 55 pairs of PJs. The library’s goal this year is 100. Save the Glover Save the Glover announced that two recent fundraising events held in late January raised over $10,000 to support preservation of the historic Gen. John Glover farmhouse at 299 Salem St., Swampscott. To date, the…

02 Feb

News in brief: New date for immigration forum, school calendar approved

Leigh BlanderArt, Local News, News in brief

Immigration forum rescheduled A regional forum on immigration enforcement — postponed due to snow — is now scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 10, at 6:30 p.m. at Old North Church. The event will feature a panel including Marblehead immigration attorneys Diann Slavit Baylis and Nancy Norman and policy expert Dr. Alexandra Piñeros-Shields of Brandeis University. The discussion will focus on the latest developments in immigration enforcement, and roles that concerned citizens can play in helping immigrant families. Abbot Library’s Kimberly Grad helps students ‘explore the book’…

11 Jan

News in brief: Week of Jan. 12

Leigh BlanderBusiness, Local News, News in brief, Public safety

The Current welcomes 150-200-word submissions to News in Brief. Send yours to info@marbleheadnews.org. 6th District race The race to fill Congressman Seth Moulton’s seat in the 6th District (Moulton is running for U.S. Senate) is getting more crowded. Salem veterinarian Mariah Lancaster announced a candidacy last week. Lancaster, a Democrat, has experience working at the State Department and as a congressional aide. Lancaster joins six other candidates vying for Moulton’s seat. Firefighters graduate Firefighters Jeremy Gillis and Kyle Pettinelli have graduated from the Massachusetts Firefighting…

05 Jan

News in brief: Week of Jan. 5

Leigh BlanderArt, Health, Local News, Municipal Matters, News in brief

The Current welcomes 150-200-word submissions to News in Brief. Send yours to info@marbleheadnews.org. Residents use handheld clickers to vote on articles during Town Meeting in the Marblehead High School field house on May 6. CURRENT PHOTO / GREY COLLINS Two-plus weeks left to submit citizens petitionsResidents can submit citizens petitions for the annual Town Meeting warrant until Friday, Jan. 23, at noon. Town officials have until Friday, Jan. 30, at noon, to submit articles.To submit a citizen petition, pick up a form at the Town…

28 Dec

News in brief: Week of Dec. 29

Leigh BlanderArt, Local News, News in brief

Glover Farmhouse attracts $50K donation, letter from Ken BurnsAn anonymous Swampscott resident has donated $50,000 (and is promising another $50,000 next year) to preserve the Glover Farmhouse, which sits on land in Marblehead, Swampscott and Salem in Vinnin Square. The Swampscott Historical Commission has created a nonprofit and is working to raise $1.5 to $2 million in the next nine months to preserve the farmhouse. Efforts to preserve the Glover Farmhouse received a boost in the arm. COURTESY PHOTO The nonprofit also received a letter…