Town, schools spent $3.2M on lawyers since 2018

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Town, schools' legal spending tops $3.2M over eight years

An analysis of the town's ClearGov financial data found Marblehead and its school department spent more than $3.2 million on legal services from fiscal 2018 through fiscal 2025, with townwide costs rising from about $418,000 in FY18 to nearly $780,000 in FY25. The schools drove much of the recent increase, spending about $335,000 in FY24 and nearly $494,000 in FY25 against a $105,000 budget each year. Town Administrator Thatcher Kezer said legal costs are hard to predict because they respond to outside situations and contract negotiation cycles.

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Harbormaster urges boaters to prepare for possible nor'easter

Marblehead Harbormaster Mark Souza is advising boaters to secure lines, check bilge systems or haul out for the season as forecasters warn of a coastal storm bringing high winds, rough seas and heavy rain later this week.

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MCAS scores rise in younger grades, fall in MHS science

MCAS results released Sept. 22 show Marblehead students outperforming statewide averages overall, with gains in younger-grade science and eighth-grade math but a 20-point drop in Grade 10 science.

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Obituary: artist and entrepreneur Justin Mckenney, 42

The Marblehead Current published an obituary for Justin Werner Mckenney, 42, who died suddenly on Sept. 9 and was remembered for his glass-blowing, pottery, boat-charter and entrepreneurial work.

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Library to host climate author Eileen Flanagan tonight

Abbot Public Library hosts author and activist Eileen Flanagan at 6:30 p.m. on Sept. 23 for a talk on her book Common Ground, climate activism and building coalitions, followed by questions and discussion.

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JCCNS hosts open Canasta and Mah Jongg play

Open play Canasta and Mah Jongg runs Sept. 23 from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Jewish Community Center of the North Shore, open to all with a $5 fee for community participants.

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Marblehead volleyball visits Newburyport Wednesday

Marblehead's varsity girls volleyball team plays at Newburyport High School on Sept. 23 at 5 p.m. in a non-league away matchup.

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Select Board meets Wednesday night in hybrid session

The Select Board meets Wednesday, Sept. 23, at 7 p.m. in the Abbot Hall meeting room, with remote participation also available by Zoom.

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