Winter Boat Storage Season Opens Sept. 15

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Winter Boat Storage Season Begins Sept. 15

Marblehead's winter boat storage season at the Parker's and Cliff Street boatyards begins Sept. 15. Priority goes to boats stored at the yards last season, and fees are collected by Marblehead Trading Company.

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New Developer Takes Over Glover Estate Project

Marblehead-based The Glover LLC has replaced National Development to build the 140-unit apartment community straddling Marblehead and Swampscott, keeping the historic General John Glover Farmhouse intact.

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Tony Shea, Marblehead Ceramic Artist, Dies at 90

Anthony 'Tony' Andrew Shea, known as the 'Ladybug Man' for his handcrafted clay tokens, died Sept. 4, 2026, at age 90.

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Curt Havens III, Beacon Co-Owner, Dies at 66

Rensselaer 'Curt' Curtiss Havens III, co-owner of The Beacon Restaurant & Bar and Warwick Cinemas, died Aug. 29, 2026, following a hemorrhagic stroke.

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Oyster Upweller Open House Set for Sept. 17

Marblehead will host a public dedication and demonstration of its Oyster Upweller on Sept. 17, highlighting how oysters benefit local water quality and marine ecosystems.

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Police Chief Dennis King to Retire in 2027

Marblehead Police Chief Dennis King has told the Select Board he plans to retire when his contract ends June 30, 2027, giving town leaders about a year to plan the transition.

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Harbor Rotary Launches Nepal Relief Fund

Marblehead Harbor Rotary has opened a Nepal Relief Fund at National Grand Bank on Pleasant Street to help residents support communities hit by severe flooding.

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ADU Rules Still Being Clarified for Homeowners

Marblehead homeowners face continued uncertainty over how new accessory dwelling unit rules interact with local and state review processes, delaying at least one Lucia Road project.

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Schools Detail Use of Fair Share Funding

Marblehead Public Schools expect about $65,000 in state Fair Share funds this year for new culinary equipment at Marblehead High, music supplies at Village and Veterans schools, and upgraded bus cameras.

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Marblehead High Seniors Complete Filming on 'Harmony'

Rising seniors Max Kane and Piper Browning wrapped summer production on their student short film 'Harmony,' which explores personal pressures inside a student band before a major concert.

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