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Harbor Holidays Returns to Boston Yacht Club

Nov 20, 2024 | marbleheadweeklynews.com | Amrita Kumar

To welcome the holiday season, Harbor Holidays is set to return to Marblehead this weekend. Beginning this Friday from 6 to 9 p.m. and ending on Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., this free event will be open to the public on both days. Each year, approximately 23 artisans gather at the venue, offering arts, crafts, and holiday gifts. A cash bar will be available, as well as a raffle from Making Ends Meet and an opportunity to raise money for the SPUR Winter Cheer Drive.
Farmers Market Closes Saturday

Nov 20, 2024 | marbleheadweeklynews.com | Amrita Kumar

The 2024 Marblehead Farmers Market wraps up this weekend, marking the end of another successful season. Founded in 1997, the market runs from early summer through the Thanksgiving season. This year, a variety of food and craft vendors participated, offering something for everyone. More than just a typical farmers market, it also serves as a community gathering spot, encouraging residents to enhance their nutrition while supporting local farms.
Marblehead hosts cornhole tournament for Make-A-Wish

Oct 30, 2024 | marbleheadweeklynews.com | Amrita Kumar

On Nov. 9, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Seaside Park, the Marblehead Police and Fire departments will partner with Make-A-Wish Massachusetts and Rhode Island for the Heroes for Hope campaign, hosting a 64-team cornhole tournament. Custom cornhole boards have been created and donated to Make-A-Wish by HEYDUDE. All proceeds from the tournament will support Make-A-Wish Massachusetts and Rhode Island’s mission to create life-changing wishes for local children with critical illnesses.
Educators rally to jump start stalled negotiations

Oct 30, 2024 | marbleheadweeklynews.com | Amrita Kumar

More than 70 members of the Marblehead Education Association attended a negotiation session with the School Committee last night, emphasizing the urgent need for meaningful contract negotiations. The large turnout underscored educators’ commitment to addressing critical issues affecting classrooms and the community. “The commitment of our educators is evident in their presence tonight,” said Hanna Partyka, a kindergarten teacher at Glover School.
Marblehead School of Ballet to present ‘Fall: In-Studio Performance’

Oct 30, 2024 | marbleheadweeklynews.com | Amrita Kumar

The Marblehead School of Ballet’s celebration of National Arts and Humanities Month will culminate with its “Fall: In-Studio Performance” on Saturday, Nov. 16, from 2 to 3 p.m. at 115 Pleasant St. in Marblehead, Massachusetts. The performance is free and open to the public. Donations will be accepted, and seating is limited. Reservations may be made by contacting 781-631-6262 or [email protected].
Charter Commission and Board of Health talk budget

Oct 23, 2024 | marbleheadweeklynews.com | Amrita Kumar

The Board of Health met Tuesday night with members of the Town Charter Committee to discuss the department’s structure, staffing challenges, and budget needs, as well as the division of responsibilities between the Board of Health and the Health Department. Board of Health member Helaine Hazlett spoke about the department’s staffing crisis, emphasizing that it is severely understaffed.
Grab the Bagel expands from Marblehead to Swampscott

Oct 22, 2024 | marbleheadweeklynews.com | Amrita Kumar

Grab the Bagel has opened an additional location at Coastal Collective on 434 Humphrey St in Swampscott. In search of an indoor location for his non-profit organization, owner of Grab the Bagel Dave Aldrich thought Coastal Collective and its owner, Kacy Jauron, perfectly represented his mission. “It just fits with what we’re doing and how we’re doing it,” Aldrich said. “So being at Coastal Collective is just another kind of touch point for the mission for the greater good in the community.”On Oct.
Public Comment section gets heated during School Committee meeting

Oct 22, 2024 | marbleheadweeklynews.com | Amrita Kumar

Many community members voiced their frustrations during the public comment session at Thursday’s School Committee meeting, urging progress in collective bargaining and calling for changes to better support educators and maintain the quality of education. Members of the education community wore matching shirts signifying their unity and brought handheld signs with slogans such as “No More Delays” and “We Stand Together.” The meeting began 45 minutes late, as the committee was in executive session.
Swampscott’s Coastal Collective soon to include bagels

Oct 21, 2024 | itemlive.com | Amrita Kumar

SWAMPSCOTT — Grab the Bagel has opened an additional location at Coastal Collective on 434 Humphrey St. in Swampscott. In search of an indoor location for his non-profit organization, owner of Grab the Bagel Dave Aldrich thought Coastal Collective perfectly represented his mission. “It just fits with what we’re doing and how we’re doing it,” Aldrich said. “So being at Coastal Collective is just another kind of touch point for the mission for the greater good in the community.”On Oct.
Healey-Driscoll admin awards $210,502 to Marblehead

Oct 18, 2024 | itemlive.com | Amrita Kumar

MARBLEHEAD — The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced $5.2 million in grants to support Massachusetts coastal communities in combating climate change impacts. The Office of Coastal Zone Management is helping fund innovative projects through the Coastal Resilience Program, including Marblehead’s Tucker’s Wharf Resilience Project for $210,502.