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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

The Current welcomes submissions (150-200 words) to the news in brief. Send yours to info@marbleheadnews.org. SPUR backpack drive Lorenzo Barden helps fill backpacks at SPUR's Student Success Drive last year. COURTESY PHOTO The Marblehead-based nonprofit SPUR has launched its annual Student Success Drive to provide new backpacks and academic essentials to children in Marblehead, Lynn, Salem and Swampscott. SPUR is asking for the community’s help in sponsoring more than 750 local children to provide them with the tools they need to learn.  Learn more and…

The Current welcomes submissions (150-200 words) to the news in brief. Send yours to wdowd@marbleheadnews.org. Public input wanted on bike plan Marblehead is developing a Comprehensive Bicycle Master Plan to enhance cycling infrastructure and safety. Toole Design Group, LLC has been commissioned to create the plan, which aims to establish a lasting bicycle transportation program. The initiative seeks to identify safe on-street and off-street routes, including vertically separated paths, connecting key destinations. The plan also focuses on promoting safe cycling practices and improving bicycle safety…