4+ day, 6+ hour ago   (1021+ words) The Board of Health voted unanimously Wednesday night to censure member Tom McMahon over his conduct during a heated exchange with resident Ryan Wilson at an Aug. 24 meeting, formally putting the board’s disapproval of his behavior on the record. The…...

4+ day, 18+ hour ago   (600+ words) Marblehead Current BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: Visit SEWing-FUN The following is an interview with Nancy E. Easterbrooks, owner of SEWing-FUN at 24 Bessom St. #1, conducted by Discover Marblehead. SEWing-FUN is a creative local gem bringing the joy of sewing to Marblehead. Led by a…...

5+ day, 14+ hour ago   (625+ words) Twenty-five years after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, Marblehead will once again gather to remember the lives lost that day — including three people with deep ties to the town — and the local service members who later died in the war on…...

5+ day, 14+ hour ago   (1329+ words) For decades, Massachusetts property owners seeking zoning variances faced a high bar: They generally had to demonstrate that strict application of local zoning rules created a “substantial hardship” tied to particular characteristics of their property. That changed this summer. A…...

5+ day, 19+ hour ago   (353+ words) A lineup of world-class performers will be part of Me&Thee Music’s 57th season, which kicks off Sept. 18. Tickets for all five fall concerts are available now. “We are expanding the types of new music we present this fall, from world-class…...

5+ day, 19+ hour ago   (458+ words) Town hires treasurerThe town has hired a new treasurer, Shaun Strobel. Strobel has more than 20 years experience as a treasurer in various municipalities, including Worcester, Sharon and, most recently, Marshfield. For the last several years, Marblehead has combined the positions…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (1628+ words) Massachusetts has spent the past two years making it easier for homeowners to build accessory dwelling units, but in Marblehead, figuring out how those rules apply to individual projects has proven more complicated. The town has received 12 ADU applications since…...

2+ week, 17+ hour ago   (182+ words) Marblehead Current 6th Congressional candidate drops out, endorses rival Dr. Mariah Lancaster, a veterinarian from Salem, dropped out of the 6th Congressional District race this weekend and endorsed rival Tram Nguyen. Mariah will join Tram for a rally and canvass kickoff on…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (569+ words) Hidden a few feet back from Washington Street. in the Old & Historic District is Marissa Dittrich’s store, New England Needlepoint. Since opening July 3, the store has quickly become a destination for Marblehead stitchers and visitors alike. According to Dittrich, the…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (541+ words) If you happen to spot a giant flower blooming at the Transfer Station, don’t worry — it’s supposed to be there. The striking, sculpture-like structure is a SmartFlower, a solar energy system designed to turn sunlight into electricity while making renewable…...