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Board of Health Unanimously Censures Tom McMahon

The Board of Health voted unanimously Wednesday night to censure member Tom McMahon over his conduct toward resident Ryan Wilson at an Aug. 24 meeting, after a tense 90-minute discussion. McMahon moved to censure himself, acknowledging he should not have repeatedly interrupted Wilson, but declined to apologize to him directly, saying, "I'm apologizing to my board members." The Aug. 24 exchange came during public comment, when Wilson, a parent of two Marblehead High students, challenged McMahon's characterization of underage drinking data from a recent high school risk survey that showed a 10% drop in teens reporting drinking.

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Abbot Library Hosts Caregiving and Family Dynamics Talk

Abbot Public Library hosts a hybrid 'Age Well' lecture with Road Scholar today at 2 p.m. on family dynamics and caregiving transitions, featuring gerontologist Lakelyn Hogan Eichenberger with discussion led by Maeve Hartney.

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Green Marblehead Implementation Committee Meets Today

The Green Marblehead Implementation Committee meets today at 3:30 p.m. in the Select Board Meeting Room at Abbot Hall, with remote Zoom access, to review municipal sustainability and climate action efforts.

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Conservation Commission Holds Virtual Public Hearing

The Marblehead Conservation Commission holds a virtual public meeting tonight at 7 p.m. via Zoom to review wetland permit applications and resource area filings.

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Select Board Approves Hiring Veteran as Police Officer

The Select Board voted unanimously Wednesday to extend a conditional job offer to Marblehead native and former Marine Luke Morris as a full-time police officer, pending state physical exams and police academy training.

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Housing Authority Unveils Broughton Road Senior Units

The Marblehead Housing Authority and WinnDevelopment presented a revised plan Wednesday proposing 50 new age-restricted senior units while preserving all 62 existing family units at Broughton Road, shaped by feedback from abutters and officials.

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Marblehead to Mark 25th Anniversary of 9/11 Friday

Marblehead police, fire and municipal officials hold a 9/11 remembrance ceremony at Memorial Park Friday at 10 a.m., honoring local victims Dr. Frederick Rimmele, William Weems and Erik Hans Isbrandtsen along with local service members lost in the war on terror.

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Marblehead Girls Volleyball Sweeps Masconomet in Opener

Marblehead High girls volleyball opened its season Wednesday with a 3-0 sweep of Masconomet, led by nine kills from Lila Moniz and 18 assists from Sydney Da Silva.

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Realistic Watercolor Class Begins Saturday at Arts Association

Wildlife illustrator Todd Zalewski begins a six-week realistic watercolor class Saturday, Sept. 12, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Marblehead Arts Association.

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Yoga Loft Marblehead Holds Intro to Breathwork Workshop

The Yoga Loft Marblehead hosts a 90-minute 'Intro to Breathwork' guided meditation workshop led by Gemma tonight from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

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JCC of North Shore Hosts Weekly Israeli Folk Dancing Class

The Jewish Community Center of the North Shore holds its weekly Israeli folk dancing session tonight from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at its Community Road center.

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Marblehead Charter School PTO Convenes First Monthly Meeting

The Marblehead Community Charter Public School PTO welcomes parents and guardians to its first monthly meeting of the school year Friday from 8 to 9 a.m. at 17 Lime St.

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Dan Koh to Headline Marblehead Democrats' Summer Picnic

6th Congressional District Democratic nominee Dan Koh will headline the Marblehead Democratic Town Committee's annual summer picnic and scholarship fundraiser on Sept. 14.

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Marblehead Counseling Center Marks Suicide Prevention Month

Coinciding with World Suicide Prevention Day today, the Marblehead Counseling Center shares guidance on recognizing hidden risks and accessing North Shore mental health resources.

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Johnny Ray Launches Swampscott Performing Arts Center

Marblehead restaurateur and musician Johnny Ray opened the Swampscott Performing Arts Center, which debuted with Marblehead vocalist Matt Arnold.

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