Nor'easter: high-wind warning, outages expected

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Nor'easter to bring high winds, coastal flooding to Marblehead

A National Weather Service high wind warning takes effect at 5 a.m. Friday, with forecasters warning that damaging winds could bring down trees and power lines and cause outages. A high surf advisory and coastal flood watch run through Sunday evening, rain could last into Monday, and low-lying roads such as Ocean Avenue and the Causeway could close. Harbormaster Mark Souza urged boat owners to secure gear, check bilges and pennant lines, and haul out if they can, while the Marblehead Electric Light Department says its crews are standing by.

Marblehead Current

DPW details road, sidewalk repair plans and spending

DPW Supervisor Amy McHugh reported Sept. 24 on Marblehead's $12.475 million infrastructure appropriation, with $6.48 million remaining for projects including a Pleasant Street redesign and work on Curtis, Roosevelt and Maverick streets. A five-year schedule isn't set yet, but a 12- to 18-month outlook is in development.

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Marblehead schools keep current cellphone policy for now

Superintendent John Robidoux confirmed Sept. 23 that Marblehead Public Schools will keep its policy requiring K-8 students to keep phones off and stored away during the school day, while officials review data and pending state legislation.

Marblehead Current

Town unveils POW/MIA chair of honor in Abbot Hall

On Sept. 23, Veterans Agent Roseann Trionfi-Mazzuchelli and VFW Commander Ronald Knight presented Marblehead's first POW/MIA chair of honor to the Select Board. The 200-year-old chair from Masonic Hall now sits in the board room.

Marblehead Current

St. Michael's names Patrick Gray priest in charge

The Rev. Patrick T. Gray will become priest in charge at St. Michael's Episcopal Church on Oct. 1, after more than 16 years as rector of Christ Church in Hamilton-Wenham.

The Marblehead Independent

Festival Chorus announces holiday concert rehearsals

Registration for the Festival Chorus's holiday concert rehearsals opens Sept. 30 at Old North Church; the December program centers on a Ristori Christmas Mass.

The Marblehead Independent

Design Review Board meets virtually at 10 a.m.

The Design Review Board meets virtually Friday, Sept. 25, at 10 a.m., with Zoom access details posted by the town.

Town of Marblehead

St. Andrew's fall rummage sale returns Saturday

St. Andrew's Episcopal Church holds its fall rummage sale Saturday, Sept. 26, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 135 Lafayette St., with a $5 Stuff-a-Bag sale from noon to 1 p.m.

St. Andrew's Church

Arts Association hosts Sunday life-drawing session

The Marblehead Arts Association's drop-in life and portrait drawing session runs Sunday, Sept. 27, from 9 a.m. to noon at 8 Hooper St.; $15 for members, $20 for nonmembers.

Marblehead Arts Association

National Grid posts two-week construction update

The town posted National Grid's construction update Thursday for the weeks of Sept. 28 and Oct. 5, covering work on Washington, Gregory, Laurel and Doane streets.

Town of Marblehead

Marblehead girls soccer beats Salem, 4-1

Marblehead defeated Salem 4-1 on Sept. 23, pulling ahead in the second half.

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Tony Colacchio to enter USA Curling Hall of Fame

Anthony "Tony" Colacchio will be inducted at the USA Curling members meeting on October 3 in Lafayette, Colorado. The 15th Tony Colacchio Wheelchair Bonspiel is scheduled for November 13–15 in Falmouth.

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