Volunteerism

SPUR has launched its annual Holiday Cheer Drive, collecting, wrapping and delivering holiday gifts for 613 local children — as well as adults experiencing homelessness — in five communities: Marblehead, Swampscott, Salem, Beverly and Lynn. SPUR has never sought to serve more people in a holiday drive. How does it work? SPUR partners with school counselors, social workers, food pantry directors and other social service providers to give winter essentials along with a few meaningful gifts to those in need. Getting into the holiday giving spirit at SPUR. COURTESY PHOTOS Working with each individual recipient, the caseworkers and counselors submit a wish list that includes items the individual wants, items the individual needs, items to wear and something to read. Then...

The following boards, commissions and committees have openings for appointed positions. Interested parties should send a letter of interest and resume to the Select Board at Abbot Hall, 188 Washington St., or email wileyk@marblehead.org. For more information, call the Select Board's office at 781-631-0000. — Affordable Housing Trust Fund — one-year term — Conservation Commission — three-year term — Finance Committee — three-year term — Historical Commission — three-year term — Marblehead Disabilities Commission — three-year term — Measurer of Leather (honorific title) — one-year term — Task Force Against Discrimination — one-year term — Marblehead Cultural Council — three-year term, four vacancies

SPUR launches biggest Holiday Cheer Drive yet

Marblehead Select Board posts volunteer opportunities