News in brief

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…

10 Sep

Leigh BlanderNews in brief

The Current welcomes submissions (150-200 words) to its News in Brief section. Send yours to info@marbleheadnews.org. Residents’ input wanted on sports complex The town will be holding community listening sessions to hear residents' questions and concerns about a proposed sports complex project planned for Reynolds Field. In June, Recreation and Parks Commissioner Shelly Curran Bedrossian presented a three-phase project that would transform the aging Green Street hockey rink into a $2.6 million sports complex. There will be an in-person session on Friday, Sept. 12, at…

22 Jul

News in Brief

Leigh BlanderLocal News, News in brief

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…

18 Jul

NEWS IN BRIEF

Will DowdLocal News, News in brief

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…

17 Jun

Will Dowd0 CommentsLocal News, News in brief

The Current welcomes submissions (150-200 words) to the news in brief. Send yours to wdowd@marbleheadnews.org. Christi Staples honored as 2024 Commonwealth Heroine Marblehead resident Christi Staples, vice president of policy and government relations at the United Way of Massachusetts Bay, was honored as a 2024 Commonwealth Heroine at the State House on June 12. The award, given annually by the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women, recognizes women who make outstanding contributions to their organizations and communities. Sen. Brendan Crighton’s Chief of Staff Taylor…

20 May

NEWS IN BRIEF: Week of May 20, 2024

Will Dowd0 CommentsLocal News, Municipal Matters, News in brief

The Current welcomes submissions (150-200 words) to the news in brief. Send yours to wdowd@marbleheadnews.org. MHS celebrates bilingual students Marblehead High School announced that several students have earned the Massachusetts Seal of Biliteracy. The seal recognizes students who have demonstrated proficiency in English and another language. MHS seniors Anais Disla Soto, left, and Laura García Tiburcio earned the Massachusetts Seal of Biliteracy for Spanish. COURTESY PHOTO MHS congratulates the following students: — For Spanish: John Burke, Anais Disla Soto, Ava Fagan, Alexis Fisichelli, Laura Garcia…

29 Apr

NEWS IN BRIEF: Week of Monday, April 29, 2024.

Will Dowd0 CommentsLocal News, Municipal Matters, News in brief

The Current welcomes submissions (150-200 words) to the news in brief. Send yours to wdowd@marbleheadnews.org. The nonprofit Friends of Marblehead Abandoned Animals is partnering with MHS students to raise awareness about pet adopting with a T-shirt design project. Marblehead groups promote adopt-a-cat month Friends of Marblehead's Abandoned Animals (F.O.M.A.A.) and Marblehead High School art students are collaborating to promote June as Adopt-A-Cat Month. Students submitted designs for a themed T-shirt, and voting for the winning design will be online at the end of April. The…

15 Apr

NEWS IN BRIEF: Week of Monday, April 15, 2024

Will Dowd0 CommentsEnvironment, Local News, News in brief, Nonprofit corner

The Current welcomes submissions (150-200 words) to the news in brief. Send yours to wdowd@marbleheadnews.org. Select Board contest shaping up The June 11 town election will see 23 seats across a dozen different boards, commissions and committees up for grabs. These include the following: — Select Board: Five seats — Board of Assessors: One seat (three-year term) — School Committee: One seat (three-year term) — Board of Health: One seat (three-year term) — Moderator: One seat (one-year term) — Cemetery Commission: One seat (three-year term)…

10 Apr

NEWS IN BRIEF: Week of Monday, April 8, 2024

Will Dowd0 CommentsCulture, Local News, Municipal Matters, News in brief

The Current welcomes submissions (150-200 words) to the news in brief. Send yours to wdowd@marbleheadnews.org. Marblehead Select Board approved a $50,000 contract, laying the foundation for the Fourth of July fireworks. COURTESY PHOTO / JOE RECORD VIA FLICKR 23 seats up for grabs The June 11 town election will see 23 seats across a dozen different boards, commissions and committees up for grabs. These include the following: — Select Board: Five seats — Board of Assessors: One seat (three-year term) — School Committee: One seat…