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07 Sep

OBITUARY: Anne Harmon Scully, 90

Will DowdObituaries, Uncategorized

Anne Harmon Scully, 90, of Marblehead, died peacefully surrounded by family on Aug. 28. She was deeply beloved and will be remembered for her generosity of spirit, sense of humor, strong intellect, optimistic nature and ever-present elegance and dignity. Anne was born on February 7, 1934, to C. Montelle Harmon and Helen McGroarty Harmon in New York City, the youngest of three sisters. Growing up in Larchmont, New York, she developed a love of dancing and passion for learning. A talented student, Anne attended the…

03 Sep

A GRAND RETURN: On 200th anniversary, Marblehead celebrates ties to Lafayette

Will DowdTop Stories, Uncategorized

On a balmy but sunny afternoon, the Marblehead Museum transformed the Lee Mansion’s garden into a Revolutionary-era time capsule on Saturday. Over 100 people gathered there to commemorate the bicentennial of Marquis de Lafayette’s farewell tour visit to Marblehead on Aug. 31, 1824. The event, co-sponsored by Lafayette200, an initiative celebrating the French hero's final American journey, brought the spirit of 1824 to life, complete with period costumes, speeches and musket fire. CUTLINE: Reenactor Ben Goldman portraying the Marquis de Lafayette speaks at a commemoration…

02 Sep

POLICE LOG: Neighbor disputes, unlicensed driver and drone damage

Will DowdLocal News, Uncategorized

Excerpts from the Marblehead police log Aug. 11-22. Consistent with state law, police have adopted a policy of not providing media outlets reports related to incidents involving domestic violence, juveniles and matters that remain under investigation. POLICE LOG Aug. 11 2:42 p.m. — Officer Robert Picariello responded to Bassett Street for a report of construction work being done on a Sunday without a permit. Upon arrival, Picariello observed a two-man construction crew working on the side of a house. The workers agreed to cease operations…

28 Aug

MHS grad sings at Fenway Park

Leigh BlanderLocal News, Uncategorized

Marblehead High School 2023 grad Chloe Curtis performed the national anthem at Fenway Park on Aug. 26 with her Emerson College a cappella group, Pitch, Please! Chloe Curtis at Fenway Park, where she performed the National Anthem with the Emerson College a cappella group. COURTESY PHOTO & VIDEO “As a Marblehead resident, it's been a longtime dream of mine to sing the national anthem at a Red Sox game. Performing with Pitch, Please! is always phenomenal, making the milestone even more incredible ,” said Curtis.…

19 Aug

COVID cases up locally, town hands out free tests

Leigh BlanderTop Stories, Uncategorized

The town's Health Department is handing out free COVID tests after seeing a jump in cases late this summer. "We are seeing an increase, but this follows the regular trend of COVID at this time," Health Director Andrew Petty told the Current. Typically, COVID rates start to steadily increase beginning in November through late January, he added. Residents can receive one COVID test box, containing two tests, per household. The Health Department is located at the Mary Alley Building on Widger Road. For people…

16 Aug

Corinthian Classic brings vintage, modern classics together

Will DowdLocal News, Top Stories, Uncategorized

Forty-one classic and vintage yachts were a graceful sight off Marblehead this past weekend, as yachts of various size and age competed over two days in five divisions in a 25th-anniversary event. Many divisions had a photo finish with close racing throughout, while participants were able to sail hard but also use a pursuit race format that causes less congestion at the start. "The racing is fun when we start about two minutes apart, and then at the end it can be very close," said…

15 Aug

Select Board interrogates assessors over funding request, personnel practices

Will DowdTop Stories, Uncategorized

What was intended as a courtesy heads-up to the Select Board turned into a contentious, hour-plus-long debate Wednesday night, as Marblehead's Board of Assessors found themselves on the defensive over their plans to request emergency funding and their recent personnel practices. Board of Assessors members Jonathan Lederman, right, and John Kelley, left, endure sharp questioning on Aug. 13 from Select Board members Dan Fox, Erin Noonan and Alexa Singer over the actions the assessors took to clean up the 2024 valuation crisis. CURRENT PHOTO /…

15 Aug

After pushback, Marblehead School Committee tables flag policy discussion

Will DowdMarblehead Public Schools, Top Stories, Uncategorized

The Marblehead School Committee faced intense scrutiny on Wednesday, leading to the tabling of a discussion on a controversial draft flag policy. This decision followed impassioned pleas from students and residents during a public comment period added to the agenda of the committee's annual workshop. Students Nina Johnson and Maren Potter criticized the lack of student input in developing the policy. Resident Angus McQuilken, far right, raised concerns about unintended consequences, citing examples of potentially banned flags including those for Earth Day, the Olympics and…

07 Aug

FRIENDLY COMPETITION: Neighbors embrace Olympic spirit

Will DowdTop Stories, Uncategorized

As the world's eyes are on Paris for the Summer Olympics, a close-knit neighborhood in Marblehead hosted its own version of the international sporting event, bringing together residents in a display of community spirit and friendly competition. Betsy Gay, a resident of the Mystic and Florence roads neighborhood, leads a procession of children during their annual Neighborhood Summer Olympics on July 28. COURTESY PHOTOS The Mystic and Florence roads neighborhood, tucked away on two, dead-end streets, held its Neighborhood Summer Olympics on Sunday, July 28.…

07 Aug

FUN IN THE SUN: Soaking up the last few weeks of summer at local camps

Will DowdUncategorized

With just a few weeks of summer left before school starts, kids in Marblehead are making the most of the wide variety of camps here in town. Whether they offer sailing, swimming, sports, STEM or art, local camps have been packed since the end of June. Campers play parachute games with counselors at Camp Devereux. On one hot and humid day last week, the Current asked three JCC KinderCampers — Abi, May and Dempsey — what they’ve enjoyed the most so far this summer. The…