Opinion

To the editor: I wanted to take this opportunity to thank the town for all of your support over this past year of the Friends of the Marblehead Council on Aging. As a member of the fundraising committee, we are having the annual fundraiser on April 30 and we are now SOLD OUT. We will not be selling tickets at the door.  We thank you again for all your support!! Sincerely, Jack MarottaChairman of the Fundraising Committee andVice President of the Friends of the Marblehead…

To the editor: First literary speed data event brought 'magic" to the MAA On behalf of the 2026 Marblehead Festival of Arts' Literary Festival, I would like to offer several thanks: First, to Xhazzie Kindle and the Marblehead Arts Association for making the organization's tavern available for the first of our prequel events, Literary Speed Dating, on April 17. The venue was perfect, and we are grateful for the opportunity to use it. Secondly, we wish to express our thanks to all the "guinea pigs"…

To the editor:  The Marblehead School Committee deserves recognition for bringing calm, steady and effective leadership back to our schools. In June 2025, our community came together and voiced our demand for change to a board that had brought years of chaos and turmoil to Marblehead Public Schools. Henry Gwazda and Kate Schmeckpeper were elected by an overwhelming margin, and this change has far exceeded expectations. This past year, we’ve seen meaningful progress on long-standing challenges. The Marblehead High School roof project — which had…

To the editor: My reaction to Sarah Fox running for School Committee and Jenn Schaeffner running for Select Board: Really? Since Sarah lost, she has sat in the audience and pretty much presented as a sore loser. Over the previous years, Sarah, Jenn, Brian and Allison caused so much chaos in town. Let us not forget the teachers strike, which should never have happened, huge legal fees, the flag chaos, Coffin School, three superintendents. What I have seen over the last year is a School…

On behalf of the Marblehead Arts Association, we extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who made our recent “Through the Looking Glass” gala such an unforgettable and successful event. Because of the incredible generosity of our sponsors, donors, and community, we exceeded our fundraising goals to support our mission of promoting art and preserving the historic King Hooper Mansion. To our attendees — your enthusiasm, creativity and willingness to step into a world of whimsy and wonder truly brought the night to life. Your support…

To the editor: As the proud CEO of Make-A-Wish® Massachusetts and Rhode Island, I witness beautiful acts of kindness and generosity on nearly a daily basis. And still, there are times when I am blown away by the goodness of humanity. Sunday, March 29, in Marblehead was one of those awe-inspiring days. On behalf of our entire organization, I offer heartfelt thanks to the residents of Marblehead —Marbleheaders, as I learned—for the extraordinary support shown for local child, Jackson “JJ” Weiss, and his family on…

To the editor: These are the reasons why we must ensure the library’s full operational status. The library serves as a welcoming haven where individuals can visit for a brief respite or spend an evening with friends to gain knowledge, enlightenment, or entertainment. It hosts a diverse range of events, including the France Perkins historical figures, the Salem coastal group, art exhibitions and local wildlife photography, catering to the interests of all.  The library has profoundly enriched my life, and I even utilize its museum…

To the editor: Last year, Marblehead passed a debt exclusion override for the high school roof and HVAC project, after it languished for years. I am extremely grateful. I also feel frustrated. Time and again, we pass debt exclusion overrides to take care of buildings. This project is finally beginning, yet the roof was known to be leaking in 2019. We aren't saving any money to ensure proactive maintenance to maintain anything. As the debt exclusions fall off, that portion of taxes will be reduced.…