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SUMMARY:Pride flag raising 
DESCRIPTION:The Marblehead Pride Flag Raising Committee has announced the 2023 Pride Raising Flag Ceremony to be held on the lawn at Abbot Hall\, 188 Washington St. A rain date is scheduled for Saturday\, June 10\, at the same time. \nIn its letter to the Select Board seeking approval for the flag raising\, the committee expressed gratitude for the town’s continued support in hosting this event at Abbot Hall in previous years and said it looks forward to future collaboration. \n 
URL:https://marbleheadcurrent.org/event/pride-flag-raising/
LOCATION:Abbot Hall\, 188 Washington Street\, Marblehead\, 01945\, United States
CATEGORIES:Politics and Government
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230603T103000
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SUMMARY:Dems delegate election
DESCRIPTION:Democrats will convene in person at the Village School cafeteria\, 93 Village St.\, to elect 14 delegates and four alternates to represent Marblehead at the 2023 State Democratic Convention. \nRegistered and pre-registered Democrats in Marblehead 16 years old by May 23 may vote and be elected as delegates or alternates during the caucus. Youth (age 16 to 35)\, people with disabilities\, people of color and members of the LGBTQ+ community not elected as delegates or alternates are encouraged to apply to be add-on delegates at the caucus or by visiting massdems.org/massdems-convention. \nThe 2023 convention will be in person at the Tsongas Arena in Lowell on Sept. 23.
URL:https://marbleheadcurrent.org/event/dems-delegate-election/
LOCATION:Village School\, 93 Village Street\, Marblehead\, MA\, 01945\, United States
CATEGORIES:Politics and Government
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230524T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230524T190000
DTSTAMP:20260521T235604
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230508T212138Z
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SUMMARY:Night two of Candidates Night
DESCRIPTION:Given the large number of candidates and contested races\, the Marblehead League of Women Voters will host two Candidates Nights on Tuesday\, May 23 and Wednesday\, May 24 in the library of Marblehead High School\, 2 Humphrey St. \nThe 2023 municipal election on Tuesday\, June 20 will feature 27 candidates running across seven contested races.
URL:https://marbleheadcurrent.org/event/night-two-of-candidates-night/
LOCATION:Marblehead High School\, 2 Humphrey Street\, Marblehead\, 01945\, United States
CATEGORIES:Politics and Government
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230523T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230523T190000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230508T212010Z
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SUMMARY:Night one of Candidates Night
DESCRIPTION:Given the large number of candidates and contested races\, the Marblehead League of Women Voters will host two Candidates Nights on Tuesday\, May 23 and Wednesday\, May 24 in the library of Marblehead High School\, 2 Humphrey St. \nThe 2023 municipal election on Tuesday\, June 20 will feature 27 candidates running across seven contested races.
URL:https://marbleheadcurrent.org/event/night-one-of-candidates-night/
LOCATION:Marblehead High School\, 2 Humphrey Street\, Marblehead\, 01945\, United States
CATEGORIES:Politics and Government
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230515T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230515T183000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230506T194441Z
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SUMMARY:Intro to town government talk
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with the Marblehead League of Women Voters\, Abbot Public Library will present a series of lectures on Marblehead town government\, providing the opportunity for town residents to learn about how individual departments work within the municipality and have their questions answered. This program will be offered in person and on Zoom. \nThe first speaker is Amy McHugh\, the superintendent for the Water and Sewer Commission\, which oversees the water distribution and wastewater collection systems in Marblehead. \nIn addition to her duties as superintendent\, McHugh was recently appointed director of public works. Public works consists of the Highway\, Storm Water\, Tree and Fleet Mechanical departments. \nThe Department of Public Works’ mission is to maintain and improve the town’s public ways\, stormwater infrastructure\, public shade trees\, town vehicular fleet\, and to coordinate public way snow and storm operations in a safe\, cost-effective and environmentally sustainable manner. \nResidents should register on the Abbot Public Library website\, abbotlibrary.org. \n 
URL:https://marbleheadcurrent.org/event/intro-to-town-government-talk/
LOCATION:Eveleth School\, 3 Brook Road\, Marblehead\, 01945\, United States
CATEGORIES:Library,Politics and Government
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ORGANIZER;CN="Abbot Public Library":MAILTO:mar@noblenet.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230508T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230508T193000
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CREATED:20230429T124012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230429T124012Z
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SUMMARY:Skimming devices talk
DESCRIPTION:Abbot Public Library will host Robin Putnam from the state’s Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation\, who will present part of a monthly series on educating safe practices for consumers at the Eveleth School and online via Zoom. \nPutnam will discuss how to identify and protect yourself against skimming devices\, which can lead to credit card and debit card fraud. \nRegistration is required to attend in person or via Zoom. \nFor additional information\, visit abbotlibrary.org\, email mar@noblenet.org\, or call 781-631-1481.
URL:https://marbleheadcurrent.org/event/skimming-devices-talk/
LOCATION:Eveleth School\, 3 Brook Road\, Marblehead\, 01945\, United States
CATEGORIES:Library,Politics and Government
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ORGANIZER;CN="Abbot Public Library":MAILTO:mar@noblenet.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230424T190000
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SUMMARY:Conversations on Race: student poetry
DESCRIPTION:To celebrate National Poetry Nonth\, the Marblehead Racial Justice Team has a special session planned for its next in a series of “Conversations on Race\,” which will feature local students who will share their love of poetry. \nAttendees will have the opportunity to hear from young people who will read their favorite poems and discuss why poetry matters\, especially to those who have often been unheard. \nAttendees will also learn how poetry helps us to better express ourselves\, make sense of the world and our place in it. \nMRJT Conversations on Race welcomes diverse opinions expressed respectfully. \nThose who cannot attend in person can access the event on Zoom. For more information\, email infoMRJTeam@gmail.com.
URL:https://marbleheadcurrent.org/event/conversations-on-race-student-poetry/
LOCATION:Marblehead Museum\, 170 Washington St.\, Marblehead\, MA\, 01945\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Books,Politics and Government
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ORGANIZER;CN="Marblehead Racial Justice Team":MAILTO:infoMRJTeam@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230424T190000
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SUMMARY:Dems town finance discussion
DESCRIPTION:Join the Marblehead Democratic Town Committee for an in-depth discussion of: \n\nTown finances\, how we got here and how we move forward with an override.\nThe continuing issues with the Marblehead Transfer Station and its future loss in revenue.\nCitizen Town Meeting warrant articles.\n\nPre-register on the Democratic Town Committee website\, marbleheaddems.org.
URL:https://marbleheadcurrent.org/event/dems-town-finance-discussion/
LOCATION:Virtual event
CATEGORIES:Politics and Government
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SUMMARY:Town Meeting preview at COA
DESCRIPTION:The Marblehead Speaker Series will host a preview of the 2023 Town Meeting. Admission is free\, but attendees are encouraged to sign up to save a seat. \nTown Administrator Thatcher Kezer and Town Moderator Jack Attridge will present an overview of the annual Town Meeting scheduled for May 1. The meeting’s warrant will include a variety of articles\, encompassing both the proposed budget and additional changes with significant financial and governing implications. \nKezer and Attridge will offer insights into the articles and explain how the meeting is conducted.
URL:https://marbleheadcurrent.org/event/town-meeting-preview-at-coa/
LOCATION:Judy & Gene Jacobi Communy Center\, 10 Humphrey St\, Marblehead\, MA\, 01945\, United States
CATEGORIES:Politics and Government
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ORGANIZER;CN="Marblehead Council on Aging":MAILTO:councilonaging@marblehead.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230418T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230418T210000
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SUMMARY:League of Women Voters’ Warrant Night
DESCRIPTION:The public is invited to attend the League of Women Voters’ Warrant Night in the Marblehead High School library. \nSponsors of citizens’ articles (Articles 44-54) on the Town Meeting warrant have been invited to briefly present each article\, followed by a short opportunity for questions. League member Sue Harris will moderate the program. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. This event is free and open to the public. \nWarrant Night is presented in preparation for Town Meeting\, which will take place May 1. \nThe event will be broadcast live on MHTV and taped to be shown on future dates and times.
URL:https://marbleheadcurrent.org/event/league-of-women-voters-warrant-night/
LOCATION:Marblehead High School\, 2 Humphrey Street\, Marblehead\, 01945\, United States
CATEGORIES:Politics and Government
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230327T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230327T203000
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SUMMARY:Next ‘Conversation on Race’
DESCRIPTION:The Marblehead Racial Justice Team will host its next “Conversations on Race” event. This month’s program is entitled “Black Mothers and Babies of Color at Risk: It’s Not Due to Economics.” \nThe session will explore how the country’s healthcare system is failing women and their babies at an alarming rate and disproportionately so for women of color. The U.S. has the highest rate of maternal mortality among developed nations. Black women are almost three times more likely to die during or after childbirth than their white counterparts\, and Black infants are 2.4 times more likely to die within the first year of life as white infants\, according to the MRJT.
URL:https://marbleheadcurrent.org/event/next-conversation-on-race/
LOCATION:Marblehead Museum\, 170 Washington St.\, Marblehead\, MA\, 01945\, United States
CATEGORIES:Politics and Government
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230327T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230327T190000
DTSTAMP:20260521T235605
CREATED:20230321T233314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230321T233623Z
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SUMMARY:Democrats' panel on housing  
DESCRIPTION:The Marblehead Democratic Town Committee is hosting a Zoom panel discussion on housing in Marblehead. \nA diverse panel of state and town officials will be participating\, including Executive Director of Marblehead and Salem housing authorities Cathy Hoog\, Marblehead Select Board member Erin Noonan\, Town Planner Becky Curran\, Planning Board member Robert Schaeffner and state Rep. Jenny Armini. \nTopics to be covered will range from subsidized senior and family housing to the Town Meeting warrant article on accessory dwelling units. Pre-registration is required.
URL:https://marbleheadcurrent.org/event/democrats-panel-on-housing/
LOCATION:Virtual event
CATEGORIES:Politics and Government
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Abidjan:20221013T160000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Abidjan:20221013T170000
DTSTAMP:20260521T235605
CREATED:20221005T195108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221005T233030Z
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SUMMARY:Zoom with Marblehead town clerk
DESCRIPTION:The Marblehead League of Women Voters will host a Zoom meeting with Marblehead Town Clerk Robin Michaud\, who will talk about her duties as town clerk with an emphasis on elections. \nMarblehead residents wishing to attend the meeting should send an email to LWVMarblehead@gmail.com\, and the Zoom link will be sent to you. \nThis meeting will be recorded and posted to the League’s website and its Facebook page.
URL:https://marbleheadcurrent.org/event/zoom-meeting-with-marblehead-town-clerk/
LOCATION:Virtual event
CATEGORIES:Politics and Government
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