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Coffin School re-use renderings to be shown
12 May

Coffin School re-use renderings to be shown

Leigh BlanderMunicipal Matters, Top Stories
The town is expected to share conceptual ideas for a Coffin School re-use at the third community meeting on the project on Wednesday, May 20, at 6 p.m. at Abbot Hall and online (click the QR code below). The town will also present results of a community survey regarding the site. “The presentation will include possible future re-use options and visual renderings showing how the site could potentially be developed,” according to a town flier. For more information, contact Brendan Callahan, director of Community Development…
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CURRENT EVENTS: Marblehead’s best bets coming up
12 May

CURRENT EVENTS: Marblehead’s best bets coming up

Julia RocklerAbbot Public Library, Art, Culture, Education, Entertainment, Environment, Top Stories
Current Events spotlights notable happenings around town in the coming week. To submit a listing, email info@marbleheadnews.org.     Student Spring Art ExhibitThursday, May 14, 4:30–7:00 p.m. Explore an impressive range of student artwork at the annual Spring Art Exhibit by Veterans School and Marblehead High students at Abbot Hall. The opening reception is May 14. The exhibit will remain on view through May 27. Celebrate the 250th with live music, dinnerSaturday, May 16, 6 p.m. Celebrate the nation's 250th anniversary with live music by the Harmony…
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Town’s 3A plan: What happens next?
12 May

Town’s 3A plan: What happens next?

Kris OlsonMunicipal Matters, Top Stories
With their vote under Article 4 on May 4, Town Meeting voters amended the town’s zoning bylaw to adopt a multifamily overlay district designed to meet the town’s obligations under the MBTA Communities Law (G.L.c. 40A, §3A). But Marblehead is not yet technically “compliant” from the state’s perspective. Marblehead can achieve “interim compliance” with the law by submitting a complete application package for review to the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities, a spokesperson for the office explained. That package will include the town’s…
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Status of in-person early voting for town election unclear
11 May

Status of in-person early voting for town election unclear

Leigh BlanderMunicipal Matters, Top Stories, Town Election Guide
Voters may not be able to use in-person early voting for the June 9 election, which will decide a three-year, three-tiered override (up to $15 million) that would increase property taxes permanently. A second $2.3 million trash override is also on the ballot, as well as local races for Select Board, School Committee and other positions. In response to an inquiry from the Current, a staff member of the Town Clerk's Office said on Monday afternoon that there would not be in-person early voting available…
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NEW: Popular Marblehead Museum leader stepping away on eve of 250th
11 May

NEW: Popular Marblehead Museum leader stepping away on eve of 250th

Leigh BlanderLocal History, Top Stories
The Current has learned that Marblehead Museum Executive Director Lauren McCormack is resigning effective June 30. She has been at the museum since 2018. "As much as I love the museum, I just can't do the three-hour round trip commute everyday anymore (I live in central Mass). I have accepted a position as executive director of Freedom's Way National Heritage Area and start there in early July," McCormack wrote in an email. She added about Marblehead Museum: "We are in the process of hiring a new…
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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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Dozens join Marblehead Mother’s Day Walk for Peace, modeled after monks
11 May

Dozens join Marblehead Mother’s Day Walk for Peace, modeled after monks

Julie FlynnTop Stories
More than 80 residents walked silently in single file along neighborhood sidewalks Sunday morning during a Mother’s Day Walk for Peace. Organizers said the 3.2-mile walk was intended to embody peace through quiet reflection and community participation. Inspired by a 2025 journey undertaken by Buddhist monks who walked 2,300 miles from Fort Worth, Texas, to Washington, D.C., this local walk honors their quiet, steadfast devotion to peace. Aside from the sound of footsteps along the roadway, little could be heard. The free, community-led event invited…
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Willa’s quack-tastic win: 9-year-old wins Kindle after duck hunt 
08 May

Willa’s quack-tastic win: 9-year-old wins Kindle after duck hunt 

Leigh BlanderAbbot Public Library, Top Stories
Nine-year-old Willa Barry recently learned a little about duck hunting — but not in the way you might think. The Tower School third grader is the winner of Abbot Library’s Great Marblehead Yellow Duckie Search that ran April 21-May 4. : Willa Barry outside the Lee Mansion where she found a duck in Abbot Library’s Great Yellow Duckie Search.  COURTESY PHOTOS The event was organized by the Friends of Abbot Public Library as a community activity. Fifty small yellow ducks were tucked into spots all…
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