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05 Jan

MPD log: Speaker theft disrupts video prank; cruiser involved in crash

Marblehead Current staffLocal News, Police Log, Public safety

Friday, Dec. 26Alarms: 0911 hang-ups: 1Property/building checks: 8Vehicle stops, citations: 1Vehicle stops, verbal warnings: 2 10:09 a.m. An officer took a report over the phone from a Bennett Road resident who had discovered upon opening packages on Christmas morning that one of three boxes in which a set of pots and pans she had ordered was missing and had presumably been stolen. She estimated the value of the stolen package at $300 — half of the $599 she had paid for the set — though…

01 Jan

Turning the page to 2026: Resolutions from across Marblehead

Leigh BlanderAbbot Public Library, Art, Culture, Education, Entertainment, Environment, Food, Linda Bassett, Marblehead Public Schools, Public safety, Top Stories

The holiday celebrations may be over, but the spirit of renewal is just beginning in Marblehead. As 2026 unfolds, the Current spoke with town leaders, educators, artists and community members about the resolutions guiding their work, families and passions in the year ahead. Here’s a sampling of responses we received. Cynda Rohmer, Marblehead Arts Festival presidentDo you have any resolutions related to the Arts Festival? Stay organized! Advertise and talk up the new events in 2026. How about for yourself? Get back to the gym…

30 Dec

MPD LOG: A tree into a home, an iPhone hack and a quiet Christmas

Marblehead Current staffLocal News, Public safety

Friday, Dec. 19Alarms: 1911 hang-ups: 2Building/property checks: 18Vehicle stops, citations: 0 Vehicle stops, verbal warnings: 1 11:29 a.m. Officers assisted a citizen on Intrepid Circle and filed a report. 11:53 a.m. An officer assisted a citizen on Village Street and filed a report. 12:45 p.m. An officer was dispatched to Homestead Road to investigate a report that a town of Marblehead tree had fallen into a home during a rainstorm with high winds. When he arrived, the officer confirmed that there was a tree that appeared…

22 Dec

POLICE LOG: Snowy Sunday sees several accidents, including one involving cruiser

Marblehead Current staffLocal News, Police Log, Public safety

Saturday, Dec. 13Alarms: 2911 hang-ups: 3Property checks: 7Vehicle stops, citations: 0Vehicle stops, verbal warnings: 1 9:01 a.m. An officer assisted with a disabled vehicle on Beacon and Green streets. 11:01 a.m. An officer investigated a report of lost or found property on Atlantic Avenue and filed a report. 1:26 p.m. An officer investigated a report of lost or found property on Prospect Court and filed a report. 11:21 p.m. An officer investigated the report of a hit-and-run in the parking lot of the VFW on…

17 Dec

Traffic Safety chair: Don’t buy your kids e-bikes ‘that can go that fast’

Luca TedescoPublic safety, Top Stories

The Marblehead Traffic Safety Advisory Committee continued its discussion of e-bike safety in its monthly meeting on Dec. 15. “Everyone sees this as an issue,” said TSAC Chair Rick Smyers. “Pretty consistently, people recognize that e-bikes, when used improperly, can be a risk.” Concerns around electric bicycles have mounted in recent weeks after a 13 year old died crashing his e-bike into a car in Stoneham and a Hamilton woman was hospitalized after the horse she was riding was spooked by an e-bike. The horse…

09 Dec

Town Clerk releases new info on 160 citations to minors for drinking at house parties

Leigh BlanderPublic safety, Top Stories

UPDATE: Tuesday, Dec. 9 Town Clerk Robin Michaud released new details Dec. 9 about citations written to parents of minors allegedly caught drinking at house parties in Marblehead. From 2009 to 2017, Michaud said there were 160 citations written to parents whose kids were drinking. Here is that list: 2009 – 232010- 252011 – 252012 – 42013 – 4 2014 – 02015 – 252016 – 262017 – 28 *** Police Chief Dennis King answered accusations that he is not enforcing local and state social host…

25 Nov

UPDATE: Power restored after gas leak

Leigh BlanderPublic safety, Top Stories

NEW: Police report that all power has been restored. Marblehead Police report that a residential gas leak on the Neck has prompted the Marblehead Municipal Light Department to shut off power to the Neck. Police are on the scene. This is a developing story. Stay with the Current.

24 Nov

MFD warning: Recall and fire warning

Leigh BlanderLocal News, Public safety

Marblehead Fire Department is alerting residents about the recall of the Tesla Powerwall 2 AC Battery Power system that can catch fire. "The lithium-ion battery cells in certain Powerwall 2 systems can cause the unit to stop functioning during normal use, which can result in overheating and, in some cases, smoke or flame and can cause death or serious injury due to fire and burn hazards," according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. The recall impacts about 10,500 lithium battery systems. "The firm has received…

24 Nov

News in brief: Nov. 24

Saoirse StallingsEnvironment, Local News, Politics, Public safety

The Current welcomes 150–200-word submissions to News in Brief. Send yours to info@marbleheadnews.org. Moulton unveils legislation to prevent war with Venezuela On Nov. 21, U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Mass., joined by Reps. Jake Auchincloss, D-Mass.; Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pa.; Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif.; and Eugene Vindman, D-Va., announced new legislation called the No Unauthorized Force in Venezuela Act during a press conference on the House steps in Washington, D.C. The bill prohibits the executive branch from spending federal funds on any military action inside Venezuela or against…

24 Nov

Marblehead Fire Dept. issues chimney safety reminder after Sunday night blaze

Leigh BlanderPublic safety, Top Stories

Last night, Marblehead Fire Department crews responded to a chimney fire on Lincoln Avenue Sunday night, according to a post on the MFD Facebook page. "Thankfully, the fire was contained to the chimney and did not spread further," reads the post. "As we move into the colder months and fireplaces see more use, we’d like to remind residents of the importance of proper chimney maintenance to prevent dangerous chimney fires." MFD released the following tips: Firefighter A. Gillis battles a chimney fire on Lincoln Avenue…