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If 3A is resolved, what’s next for housing in Marblehead?
19 May

If 3A is resolved, what’s next for housing in Marblehead?

Akanksha GoyalMunicipal Matters, Top Stories
Marblehead’s yearslong battle over MBTA Communities Law zoning may finally be winding down, but the debate it ignited over housing in town appears far from settled. At Town Meeting earlier this month, voters approved a new 3A zoning plan intended to bring Marblehead into compliance with the state’s MBTA Communities Law after the town lost roughly $4 million in state grants following the rejection of a previous proposal in a referendum vote last year. But critics questioned whether the new plan — which includes the…
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Marblehead Youth Soccer denounces racial slurs at game
18 May

Marblehead Youth Soccer denounces racial slurs at game

Leigh BlanderTop Stories
The Marblehead Youth Soccer Association sent a letter to its families Friday, alerting them to several “unfortunate events” at recent games, including one where spectators and players were “directing racial slurs at an opponent.” “The reports from our opponents of this situation are difficult to read,” the email from the MYSA Board reads. “They make us sad and embarrassed… There is no place in youth sports, or in our society, for comments that attack a human being’s race or belonging. Similarly, there is no place…
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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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Spring art exhibition shows students’ ‘boundless creativity’
15 May

Spring art exhibition shows students’ ‘boundless creativity’

Aleka KroitzshArt, Marblehead Public Schools, Top Stories
The historic walls of Abbot Hall came alive last Thursday as hundreds of guests gathered for the opening reception of Marblehead High and Veterans School Spring Art Exhibition. The exhibition featured nearly 400 pieces of art made by students from grades 7 to 12. Students explored diverse artistic mediums through their work, including oil and water color paintings, sculpture, collage, photography, architectural design and video production. Seniors had the option to showcase pieces from all four years of high school in celebration of their artistic…
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League of Women Voters to host Candidates Night
14 May

League of Women Voters to host Candidates Night

Leigh BlanderPolitics, Top Stories, Town Election Guide
With Marblehead's election less than a month away (on June 9), the League of Women Voters will host its Candidates Night on Tuesday, May 26, at 7 p.m. in the high school library. Residents may arrive at 6:30 p.m. to meet and speak with candidates. Elizabeth Foster-Nolan, president of the Massachusetts League of Women Voters, will moderate. The forum will feature candidates in the following races: Select Board:Incumbent Erin Noonan and challengers Rossana Ferrante and Jenn Schaeffner are vying for two seats. School Committee:Incumbent Melissa…
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On radio show, AG says she is eyeing ‘recourse’ for Marblehead 3A plan
13 May

On radio show, AG says she is eyeing ‘recourse’ for Marblehead 3A plan

Leigh BlanderMunicipal Matters, Top Stories
Attorney General Andrea Campbell said May 12 that she planned to “review” the multifamily zoning bylaw passed last week by Marblehead Town Meeting to comply with the MBTA Communities Act to determine “if there’s any recourse we can take.” Campbell’s remarks came during a question-and-answer session during an appearance on Boston Public Radio with hosts James Braude and Margery Eagan. (The question comes at the 12:31 mark of this recording.) A caller from Somerville asked about a viral clip of resident David Modica criticizing the…
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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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