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31 Jan

Marblehead to open emergency shelter during weekend cold snap

Will Dowd0 CommentsEnvironment, Local News, Municipal Matters, Public safety, Top Stories, Travel

As arctic cold sweeps through the Northeast, Marblehead Fire Chief Jason Gilliland said the town will open an emergency shelter in the Brown Elementary School on Friday afternoon. "The shelter will open at 5 p.m. Friday and stay open until Sunday morning,” Gilliland told the Marblehead Current on Thursday afternoon. "We will have cots, blankets and obviously heat. There are bathrooms.” extreme_cold_guideDownload The fire chief said the shelter will be open to anybody, but especially to people who do not have proper heat. The National…

A milestone year for two famous Marblehead restaurants

Leigh Blander1 CommentBusiness, Culture, Local News, Top Stories, Travel

A summer afternoon on the deck at The Landing (Courtesy photo) It’s mid-afternoon on a sultry summer Tuesday and The Landing is packed with locals and tourists enjoying cocktails, seafood and the view of Marblehead Harbor. “This place is a landmark,” said Pat Zuchero of Swampscott, as she enjoyed a fish sandwich with a friend. “It’s great to be on a working pier and watch the fishermen. The food here is delicious and the staff is wonderful.” The Landing is celebrating its 50th anniversary this…

Contractor begins safety upgrades to dodgy Marblehead intersection

Marblehead News staff0 CommentsLocal News, Top Stories, Travel

The Marblehead News' coverage of the town is free, and we'd like to keep it that way. Please consider a tax-deductible donation to the Marblehead News Group, Inc. by visiting https://bit.ly/3NxZ0yJ. One of Marblehead's most baffling and precious intersections - where Cross, Pleasant, Vine and Village streets converge - is getting what many have characterized as long overdue safety upgrades - with a contractor having kicked off work on Monday. For years, residents and drivers have vocalized a serious need for safety enhancements at the…