Nor'easter tears boats loose near Glover's Landing

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Nor'easter tears boats from moorings, damages Marblehead coast

Several boats broke free from their moorings near Glover's Landing on Sunday. Some were dashed against rocks, others washed ashore, and at least one sailboat sank with only its mast showing; the wind also knocked a sailboat off its stand at Little Harbor Boatyard. The Marblehead Light Department responded to about 50 outages, most of which have been restored, and a flood watch lasts through Tuesday at 2 a.m.

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Board of Health to hold hybrid meeting Monday evening

The Marblehead Board of Health meets Monday, September 28, at 7 p.m. at Abbot Hall and via Zoom, with a Massachusetts Association of Health Boards presentation, community health updates, waste-management business and a household hazardous-waste event on the agenda.

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Traffic Safety Advisory Committee meets at Abbot Hall

The Traffic Safety Advisory Committee holds a hybrid meeting Monday, September 28, at 4 p.m. at Abbot Hall and online, covering traffic-change requests, Public Works updates and possible parking votes.

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Book Worms Playgroup meets at Abbot Public Library

Book Worms Playgroup, offering games, crafts, storytelling and interactive play for children of different ages, runs Monday, September 28, at 10 a.m. at Abbot Public Library; online registration is required.

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Lecture explores abandoned lobster traps in Salem Sound

The Underwater in Salem Sound lecture series continues Monday, September 28, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Abbot Public Library, with Beverly Harbormaster Capt. Peter Dickman discussing ghost fishing from abandoned traps and a Beverly Harbor recovery project.

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Chelmsford freshman field hockey visits Marblehead

Chelmsford's freshman field hockey team plays an away game at Marblehead on Monday, September 28, at 4 p.m.

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Marblehead boys soccer hosts Salem Monday afternoon

Marblehead hosts Salem in boys soccer Monday, September 28, at 4 p.m., returning home after three road games.

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Marblehead volleyball hosts Lynnfield Monday evening

Marblehead hosts Lynnfield Monday, September 28, at 6 p.m., after a 3-0 win over Beverly on Friday, September 25.

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Marblehead oyster nursery aids local water restoration

A Massachusetts Oyster Project nursery at Marblehead's Tucker's Wharf is raising oysters for reef restoration and water-quality efforts, and is seeking volunteers, restaurants and other partners.

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