Recreation - Marblehead Current

16 Sep

Reynolds plans put on ice as town untangles Lime Street issues

Leigh BlanderRecreation, Sports, Top Stories

The Recreation and Parks Commission is putting the Reynolds Playground redevelopment on pause while town officials investigate complicated ownership, drainage and easement issues involving nearby Lime Street. Commissioners agreed Sept. 15 that it would be premature to advance the project further into design until they better understand infrastructure surrounding the site, particularly a drainage pipe and Lime Street, which is a private way. “It doesn't mean it's not going to happen. It means it's a pause, right? Pause and wait and see,” Recreation and Parks…

08 Sep

CURRENT EVENTS: Marblehead’s best bets coming up

Leigh BlanderArt, Community Resources, Culture, Nonprofit corner, Recreation, Top Stories

Current Events spotlights exciting happenings in the coming week. If you’d like to contribute a listing, please email the Current at info@marbleheadnews.org. Sit for PeaceThursday, Sept. 10, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Following the community’s well-attended Walk for Peace this past May, Volunteers for Peace are inviting residents to gather once again — this time in stillness — for a Sit for Peace at Devereux Beach. Spirit of '76 Patriot 5K RunSaturday, Sept. 12, 9 a.m. Come one come all and walk/run/ruck to raise money and awareness for…

08 Sep

Me&Thee to launch 57th season with activist songwriter Teng

Leigh BlanderLocal News, Recreation

A lineup of world-class performers will be part of Me&Thee Music’s 57th season, which kicks off Sept. 18. Tickets for all five fall concerts are available now. “We are expanding the types of new music we present this fall, from world-class a cappella and live over-dubbing to Americana-Rock-Roots to attract a wider audience,” said Me&Thee founder Anthony Silva. Songwriter, singer and social activist Vienna Teng, who sold out her last show at Me&Thee in 2024, will lead things off Sept. 18. This will be Teng’s…

01 Sep

Calling all junior detectives: Police camp puts kids on the case

Leigh BlanderRecreation, Top Stories

The Marblehead Police Department had some new investigators on the case this summer — and these junior crime scene investigators came ready to hunt for clues. Twenty kids spent three days learning how police solve crimes, from fingerprints and DNA to drones and K-9s, before putting their new skills to work processing a mock crime scene. “This is our third class. They did a great job. Twenty students signed up,” Police Chief Dennis King said. The department’s youth police camp gives kids a behind-the-scenes look…

31 Aug

Conservancy celebrates 25 years

Leigh BlanderCommunity Resources, Environment, Local News, Recreation

The all-volunteer Marblehead Conservancy nonprofit is celebrating 25 years of restoration and enhancements to 5 miles of trails and approximately 175 acres of open spaces in Marblehead. The Conservancy invites residents to celebrate the anniversary by visiting all eight open spaces this year. Scan the QR code to download trail maps. Visitors will find woodlands, wildflower meadows, wetlands, beautiful vistas and animals such as migratory birds, horseshoe crabs in Steer Swamp, snapping turtles in Hawthorn Pond or an occasional fox. Kids love the boardwalks, ducks…

24 Aug

PHOTO GALLERY: Making memories at Marblehead summer camps

Leigh BlanderCommunity Resources, Recreation, Top Stories

Summer in Marblehead means sunshine, new adventures and plenty of reasons to smile. From sports fields and sailing docks to art projects, nature walks and games with new friends, local summer camps have been buzzing with activity this season. Campers have spent their days learning new skills, trying new things and — most importantly — having fun. Here’s a look at some of the moments, big and small, that made summer camp in Marblehead especially sweet this year. (The JCC summer camps wrapped up Friday,…

22 Aug

PHOTO GALLERY: Townies take to Marblehead waters for national regatta

Leigh BlanderRecreation, Sailing, Top Stories

This weekend, the National Town Class Association is hosting its annual regatta out of the Corinthian Yacht Club. "The Town Class has the distinction of being the oldest continuously raced fleet in Marblehead," according to the NTCA website. "The group is made up of sailors of all ages and backgrounds." Regatta organizer Joe Fava wrote to the Current, "The story of the weekend was Bart Snow and crew Cheryl Schilling winning the regatta on a tie break over Mark Maitland and Phoenix Varela. Bart first won…

19 Aug

CURRENT EVENTS: Marblehead’s best bets coming up

Leigh BlanderAbbot Public Library, Art, Culture, Entertainment, Local History, Recreation, Theater, Top Stories

Current Events spotlights exciting happenings in the coming week. If you’d like to contribute a listing, please email the Current at info@marbleheadnews.org. Adult Craft NightThursday, Aug. 21, 7-9 p.m.Join Slime Time Studios MHD for Adult Craft Night, 10 Spring St. Come with friends, make new friends and go home with a beautiful craft that you create. For their first Adult Craft Night you will be making beautiful pressed-flower frames while we chat and have a good time! Feel free to BYOB. Tickets are $35.…

11 Aug

CURRENT EVENTS: Marblehead’s best bets

Leigh BlanderAbbot Public Library, Art, Community Resources, Culture, Entertainment, Environment, Recreation, Top Stories

Current Events spotlights exciting happenings in the coming week. If you’d like to contribute a listing, please email the Current at info@marbleheadnews.org. Road to Independence walking tourThursday, Aug. 12, 4-5 p.m. This walking tour with Marblehead Museum features the history of Marblehead in the early 1770s, highlighting the town’s pivotal role in such famous events as the Boston Tea Party, the Battle of Bunker Hill and the resistance to British taxes. The tour will also explore attacks on local Loyalists, and the contradiction of Marbleheaders…

10 Aug

Rec & Parks discusses Reynolds, Seaside projects

Jordan HorowitzLocal News, Recreation

The Recreation & Parks Committee met at the Community Center Tuesday, Aug. 4, to discuss and vote on proposals involving recreational activities, park improvements, permit approvals and fee changes. Concerning the highly anticipated $3.3 million project for Reynolds Field, which will finally bring Marblehead an ice rink of its own, Recreation & Parks Commissioner Karin Ernst said the department is “still working on the design — we are about 60% of the way there.” Recreation & Parks Commission discussed renovations to Glabicky Field near the…