Public safety

Marblehead Police officers honored in restored Memorial Day tradition
22 May

Marblehead Police officers honored in restored Memorial Day tradition

Leigh BlanderLocal News, Public safety
A Memorial Day tradition was restored at Waterside Cemetery Thursday as volunteers joined Marblehead’s Lt. David Ostrovitz in planting flowers at the graves of local police officers. The project is sponsored by MASS C.O.P. Local 437, Marblehead’s Police Union.  Led by Ostrovitz, volunteers — many of them graduates of the Marblehead Citizens Police Academy — worked together to locate and identify the graves of former Marblehead police officers buried throughout the historic cemetery. Lt. David Ostrovitz, far left, works with volunteers and Marblehead Police Academy…
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Marblehead teen Oscar Galante appears briefly in court, next hearing set for July
19 May

Marblehead teen Oscar Galante appears briefly in court, next hearing set for July

Akanksha GoyalLocal News, Public safety
Marblehead teen Oscar Galante briefly appeared in Lynn Juvenile Court Friday morning for a compliance and election hearing connected to the fatal August 2025 crash that killed 13-year-old Savanah Gatchell. The hearing itself lasted less than a minute before the case was continued to July 17 for further compliance and election proceedings. Galante, who is charged as a youthful offender with motor vehicle homicide by reckless operation, entered the courtroom alongside family members wearing a dark navy suit and coral tie. A couple of supporters…
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POLICE LOG: Scams involve duct cleaning, check washing; game of ‘senior assassin’ also draws call
18 May

POLICE LOG: Scams involve duct cleaning, check washing; game of ‘senior assassin’ also draws call

Marblehead Current staffPolice Log, Public safety, Top Stories
Thursday, April 23Alarms: 3Building/property checks: 9Abandoned 911 calls: 2Vehicle stops, citations: 0 Vehicle stops, verbal warnings: 4 6:50 a.m. Police began to receive a number of calls related to a widespread power outage. 12:28 p.m. A follow-up investigation was conducted on Farrell Court. 1:41 p.m. Solicitors were reported in the area of Washington and State streets. Friday, April 24Alarms: 1Building/property checks: 9Abandoned 911 calls: 1Vehicle stops, citations: 0 Vehicle stops, verbal warnings: 1 12:49 a.m. Officers investigated a report of suspicious activity on Fort Sewall Lane. 8:57…
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POLICE LOG: Uber driver may have swapped trash for plumbing supplies
11 May

POLICE LOG: Uber driver may have swapped trash for plumbing supplies

Marblehead Current staffPolice Log, Public safety, Top Stories
Wednesday, April 15Alarms: 2Building/property checks: 3Abandoned 911 calls: 1Vehicle stops, citations: 0 Vehicle stops, verbal warnings: 3 9:02 a.m. A complaint was made about a moving vehicle on Pleasant Street. 10:22 a.m. An officer investigated a report of found or lost property on Gerry Street. 11:29 a.m. An officer investigated a report of vandalism on Arthur Avenue. 1:12 p.m. Assistance was given to a citizen on Roundhouse Road. 2:04 p.m. An officer investigated a report of annoying phone calls on Roundhouse Road. 3:20 p.m. An officer…
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NEWS IN BRIEF: New town alerts, honor for middle school, CNN comes to town
11 May

NEWS IN BRIEF: New town alerts, honor for middle school, CNN comes to town

Leigh BlanderEducation, Local News, Marblehead Public Schools, Public safety
The Current welcomes 150–200-word submissions to News in Brief. Send yours to info@marbleheadnews.org.    Stay informed with new town alerts MarbleheadAlerts is the town’s new mass notification system for “alerts about severe weather, boil water orders and other public safety issues,” according to a press release. Residents can choose to receive notifications by text, email or phone call. MarbleheadAlerts is powered by Regroup, which replaces CodeRed, and supports translations of text and email messages into most languages. You can also sign up to receive non-emergency…
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Marblehead Police log: Facebook Marketplace deals go awry; iPad pinched during half-marathon
05 May

Marblehead Police log: Facebook Marketplace deals go awry; iPad pinched during half-marathon

Marblehead Current staffPublic safety, Top Stories
Saturday, April 11Alarms: 4Building/property checks: 9 Abandoned 911 calls: 2Vehicle stops, citations: 0Vehicle stops, verbal warnings: 1 11:03 a.m. Officers assisted a citizen on Atlantic Avenue. 11:56 a.m. An officer investigated a complaint about a moving vehicle on Glendale and Sharon roads but could not locate the vehicle. 12:42 p.m. An officer spoke in the police station lobby who had been the victim of a scam while trying to help her mother buy a sewing machine on Facebook Marketplace. The seller, who used the name “Tina…
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That’s a wrap: One-night Town Meeting sends override to June ballot
05 May

That’s a wrap: One-night Town Meeting sends override to June ballot

Leigh BlanderMarblehead Public Schools, Public safety, Top Stories, Town Meeting
NEW: This story has been updated with new information from the Marblehead Liberty Foundation. See below. A three-year, three-tiered general override — ranging from $9 million to $15 million — will be on Marblehead’s election ballot June 9, after Town Meeting overwhelmingly approved advancing the measure Monday night. The vote was 1,227 in favor, 159 opposed. If it passes in June, it will be the first general (permanent) property tax override approved in Marblehead in more than 20 years. Town Meeting completed its warrant agenda…
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FinCom recommends passing override questions at Town Meeting, sending them to June ballot
28 Apr

FinCom recommends passing override questions at Town Meeting, sending them to June ballot

Leigh BlanderEducation, Health, Marblehead Public Schools, Municipal Matters, Public safety, Top Stories
The Finance Committee voted Monday night to recommend passage of Article 29 at Town Meeting, which authorizes the Select Board to place a three-year, three-tier ($9 million, $12 million and $15 million) override on the June 9 ballot. The FinCom recommended appropriating up to $4.3 million of the override for fiscal 2027, which is the amount laid out in Tier 3. The FinCom declined to endorse a specific tier, although Chair Alec Goolsby shared his support for Tier One at minimum. “I'm not afraid to…
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Marblehead Police log: Gatchell’s Park lights intrude on nearby home, benches go AWOL 
27 Apr

Marblehead Police log: Gatchell’s Park lights intrude on nearby home, benches go AWOL 

Marblehead Current staffPolice Log, Public safety, Top Stories
Saturday, April 4Alarms: 1Building/property checks: 4Abandoned 911 calls: 3Vehicle stops, citations: 0Vehicle stops, verbal warnings: 0 4:29 p.m. An officer investigated a report that the caller’s neighbor on Dunn’s Lane had blocked the road with flower pots. The officer confirmed the report and spoke with the resident who had placed the pots and learned that she had done so after seeing UPS and Amazon trucks get stuck on the hill. She was seeking to prevent a recurrence. The officer explained to the woman that, even…
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MYC faces roof, fire system upgrades amid inspection push
21 Apr

MYC faces roof, fire system upgrades amid inspection push

Leigh BlanderPublic safety, Sailing, Top Stories
The Marblehead Yacht Club is facing a series of required renovations after a recent round of inspections uncovered code and safety issues, according to Harbormaster Mark Souza. Founded in 1978, MYC is the town’s oldest yacht club. The property, at 4 Cliff St., is owned by the town. The issues came to light as the club sought an alcohol license, a step that triggered broader oversight from town departments. “You’re required to go to the Select Board to get that license, which in turn activates…
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