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Town Administrator Search Moves to Interviews

About 15 candidates applied, Erin Noonan reported Oct. 14. Screening interviews are set for Oct. 16, 19 and 20; finalists will then interview publicly with the Select Board.

Oct 15 · Marblehead Current →

Council on Aging Fees Committee Meets Thursday

The committee meets today at 11 a.m. in the conference room at Jacobi Community Center, 10 Humphrey St.

Oct 15 · Town of Marblehead →

Council on Aging Board Meets at Jacobi Community Center

The Board of Directors meets today at 12:30 p.m. in the conference room at Jacobi Community Center, 10 Humphrey St.

Oct 15 · Town of Marblehead →

Compensation Committee Meets at Abbot Hall

The committee meets today at 1 p.m. in the Town Administrator's Office at Abbot Hall, 188 Washington St.

Oct 15 · Town of Marblehead →

Planning Board weighs zoning bylaw to ban data centers

At its Oct. 13 meeting, the Planning Board discussed a bylaw to prohibit data centers, citing water and electric infrastructure demands. No vote was taken; the board will explore draft language for possible review in November.

Oct 14 · Marblehead Current →

Planning Board approves two ADUs, continues a third

On Oct. 13, the Planning Board approved two of three accessory dwelling unit applications. It continued the third over questions about whether its design met the town's 900-square-foot limit.

Oct 14 · Marblehead Current →

Police warn of scam emails posing as Planning Board chair

Marblehead Police say applicants before local boards received fraudulent emails impersonating Planning Board Chair Marc Liebman and demanding fee payments. Town boards never demand fees by wire transfer, cryptocurrency or gift cards; verify suspicious messages with town departments using contact information you find independently.

Oct 14 · Marblehead Current →

Select Board interviews 400th Anniversary Committee candidates tonight

The Select Board meets at 7 p.m. today at Abbot Hall and on Zoom to interview and vote on appointments to the 400th Anniversary Committee. Candidates are Adam Cohn, Don Doliber, Eric Jay Dolin, Don Marshall, Pam Peterson, Brian Snell and Tim Swigor.

Oct 14 · Town of Marblehead →

Disabilities Commission meets virtually today

The Marblehead Disabilities Commission meets virtually today at 4:15 p.m. The town's event page has Zoom details and the agenda.

Oct 14 · Town of Marblehead →

National Grid Paving on Three Streets Runs Through Friday

National Grid will pave Gallison Avenue, Fieldbrook Road and Gerald Road from today, Oct. 13, through Friday, Oct. 16, following utility construction.

Oct 13 · Town of Marblehead →

Police Log: Man Found Sleeping in Lighthouse Restroom, Odd Package

Weekend calls to Marblehead police included property checks, vehicle crashes, a Frenchman found sleeping in the lighthouse ladies' room and a package marked with biblical writing.

Oct 13 · Marblehead Current →

Housing Committee Meets at Abbot Hall at 3:30 p.m.

The Marblehead Housing Committee meets today, Oct. 13, at 3:30 p.m. at Abbot Hall, with a hybrid attendance option.

Oct 13 · Town of Marblehead →

Recreation and Park Commission Meets at 5 p.m.

The commission meets today, Oct. 13, at 5 p.m. in the conference room at 10 Humphrey St.

Oct 13 · Town of Marblehead →

Town Administrator Screening Committee Meets at 6 p.m.

The committee meets tonight, Oct. 13, at 6 p.m. in the Town Administrator's Office at Abbot Hall.

Oct 13 · Town of Marblehead →

Recreation and Park Commission Also Meets at 6 p.m.

The commission has a second meeting tonight, Oct. 13, at 6 p.m. in the dining room at 10 Humphrey St.

Oct 13 · Town of Marblehead →

Climate Book Discussion Set for Oct. 19 at Abbot Library

Sustainable Marblehead and Abbot Public Library will discuss Bill McKibben's "Here Comes the Sun" Monday, Oct. 19, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the library. Registration is required.

Oct 13 · Marblehead Current →

Tuesday: Road milling resumes on Pleasant St. and Evans Rd.

Contractor D & R Paving resumes roadway milling Tuesday, Oct. 13, at 7 a.m. on sections of Pleasant Street and Evans Road.

Oct 11 · Town of Marblehead →

Town, Schools to Hold First Financial Review Since $15M Override

Town and school officials will hold their first joint financial review the week of October 19, as required by an agreement tied to the $15 million override voters approved in May. The review is closed to the public; a summary is planned for the Select Board's October 28 meeting.

Oct 11 · Marblehead Current →

Tuesday: Planning Board meets at 7 p.m.

The Planning Board meets Tuesday, Oct. 13, at 7 p.m. in the Select Board's Meeting Room at Abbot Hall.

Oct 11 · Town of Marblehead →

Wednesday: Municipal Light Board hearing on electric rates

An in-person Municipal Light Board hearing on proposed electric-rate changes is Wednesday, Oct. 14, at 6 p.m. at Abbot Hall.

Oct 11 · Marblehead Current →

Wednesday: Select Board meets at 7 p.m.

The Select Board meets Wednesday, Oct. 14, at 7 p.m. in the Select Board's Meeting Room at Abbot Hall.

Oct 11 · Town of Marblehead →

ADU hearing set for 48 Commercial St. on Oct. 13

A September 22, 2026 legal notice announced a Board of Appeals hearing on Kevin MacCarthy's proposed 880-square-foot, two-story accessory dwelling unit at 48 Commercial St., scheduled hybrid for Tuesday, October 13, at Abbot Hall and online.

Oct 11 · Marblehead Current →

ADU hearing set for 21 Lucia Road on Oct. 13

A September 22, 2026 legal notice announced a hearing on Paul Neilson's proposed 900-square-foot, single-level accessory dwelling unit at 21 Lucia Road, with the October 13 hearing addressing the unit's placement within front and rear setbacks.

Oct 11 · Marblehead Current →

Revised ADU plan at 50 Humphrey St. gets Oct. 13 hearing

A September 22, 2026 notice announced a Board of Appeals hearing on Joseph Rydzewski's revised accessory dwelling unit plan at 50 Humphrey St.; the 900-square-foot proposal had previously been approved in March, but its design has changed.

Oct 11 · Marblehead Current →

Road Milling Resumes Tuesday on Pleasant St. and Evans Rd.

No milling is scheduled Monday, Oct. 12. Weather permitting, work resumes Tuesday, Oct. 13, at 7 a.m. on Pleasant Street near Ocean Avenue, Pleasant Street from Spring to Watson, and Evans Road from West Shore Drive to Elm Street. Expect parking restrictions and traffic delays during work hours.

Oct 10 · Town of Marblehead →

National Grid Lists Construction on Six Marblehead Streets

National Grid's update for the weeks of Oct. 12 and 19 lists work on Gregory Street, Washington Street, Laurel Street, Doane Street, Stanley Road and Neptune Road.

Oct 10 · Town of Marblehead →

Volunteers Invited to Plant Glabicky Field Pollinator Garden Today

Friends of Marblehead Parks invites volunteers to Glabicky Field today, Oct. 10, at 9 a.m. to learn about native plants and help with the garden. Organizers suggest bringing a shovel.

Oct 10 · Marblehead Current →

GOP Nominee Micah Jones Pitches Moderate Platform in 6th District

Republican congressional nominee Micah Jones laid out a moderate, Charlie Baker-style platform of fiscal responsibility and constituent responsiveness to North Shore voters on Oct. 7. He faces Democrat Dan Koh in the Nov. 3 election.

Oct 9 · Marblehead Current →

Council on Aging Board Meeting Canceled Today

The Council on Aging Board of Directors meeting set for today, Friday, Oct. 9, at 10:30 a.m. at Jacobi Community Center is canceled.

Oct 9 · Town of Marblehead →

Green Marblehead Committee Meets at Abbot Hall Today

The Green Marblehead Implementation Committee meets today at 3:30 p.m. at Abbot Hall in a hybrid meeting.

Oct 8 · Town of Marblehead →

Select Board Meets Virtually at 3:30 p.m. Today

The Select Board meets virtually today at 3:30 p.m. The town has posted the meeting link and agenda.

Oct 8 · Town of Marblehead →

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Parks Board Drops Ice Rink from Reynolds Field Plans

Task Force Against Discrimination Meets Tonight at Glover School

Resident Files Open Meeting Law Complaint Over Override Review

Marblehead Republicans Announce Positions on Ballot Questions

Paving Starts Friday on Humphrey Street, Saturday on Pleasant Street

Rail Trail Closures Begin Friday Morning, Oct. 23

Swampscott Approves 140-Unit Plan Including 44 Units in Marblehead

Town Administrator Screening Committee interviews candidates tonight

Old and Historic Districts Commission meets tonight

Select Board appoints seven to 400th Anniversary Committee

Housing Authority commissioners meet this afternoon

Recreation and Park Commission meets this evening

Police log: nor'easter-related calls and solicitor inquiries

AG approves Marblehead 3A zoning bylaw, warns of legal risks

Town Administrator Screening Committee meets at 6 p.m.

Traffic Safety Advisory Committee meets at 4 p.m.

Mon 4 p.m.: Traffic Safety Advisory Committee at Abbot Hall

Tue 6:30 p.m.: Town Administrator Screening Committee meets

About 150 Join Marblehead 'No Kings' Standout

Tue 7 p.m.: Old and Historic Districts Commission at Abbot Hall

Town Posts Sample Ballot for November 3 State Election

Town Seeks Applicants for Conservation Commission, Harbors & Waters Board

Select Board Suspends Overnight Winter Parking Ban

In-Person Early Voting Opens Today at Abbot Hall

National Grid Paving Planned Monday and Tuesday

Weekly Pro-Democracy Rally Today at Glabicky Field

Suspicious Powdery Letter Investigated at Moulton's Salem Office

Coffin School Survey Favors Smaller Housing, Green Space

Town Administrator Screening Committee Meets Today at Abbot Hall

Town Administrator Search Moves to Interviews

Council on Aging Fees Committee Meets Thursday

Council on Aging Board Meets at Jacobi Community Center

Compensation Committee Meets at Abbot Hall

Planning Board weighs zoning bylaw to ban data centers

Planning Board approves two ADUs, continues a third

Police warn of scam emails posing as Planning Board chair

Select Board interviews 400th Anniversary Committee candidates tonight

Disabilities Commission meets virtually today

National Grid Paving on Three Streets Runs Through Friday

Police Log: Man Found Sleeping in Lighthouse Restroom, Odd Package

Housing Committee Meets at Abbot Hall at 3:30 p.m.

Recreation and Park Commission Meets at 5 p.m.

Town Administrator Screening Committee Meets at 6 p.m.

Recreation and Park Commission Also Meets at 6 p.m.

Climate Book Discussion Set for Oct. 19 at Abbot Library

Tuesday: Road milling resumes on Pleasant St. and Evans Rd.

Town, Schools to Hold First Financial Review Since $15M Override

Tuesday: Planning Board meets at 7 p.m.

Wednesday: Municipal Light Board hearing on electric rates

Wednesday: Select Board meets at 7 p.m.

ADU hearing set for 48 Commercial St. on Oct. 13

ADU hearing set for 21 Lucia Road on Oct. 13

Revised ADU plan at 50 Humphrey St. gets Oct. 13 hearing

Road Milling Resumes Tuesday on Pleasant St. and Evans Rd.

National Grid Lists Construction on Six Marblehead Streets

Volunteers Invited to Plant Glabicky Field Pollinator Garden Today

GOP Nominee Micah Jones Pitches Moderate Platform in 6th District

Council on Aging Board Meeting Canceled Today

Green Marblehead Committee Meets at Abbot Hall Today

Select Board Meets Virtually at 3:30 p.m. Today