The Marblehead Current

3 days ago | marbleheadcurrent.org | Leigh Blander

It wasn’t your traditional publishing party, but the new authors were very excited just the same. Students in the transitional kindergarten class at the Ocean Breeze School at St. Stephen’s Church celebrated their first book, “Seagull Adventures,” with a read-aloud, themed snacks and crafts. “There was a bear at the beach, and the seagulls landed on the bear,” read Owen, as his friends gathered around in a circle.

3 days ago | marbleheadcurrent.org | Leigh Blander

The Marblehead Town Charter Committee, appointed by the Select Board in April 2024, is tasked with researching, developing and proposing Marblehead’s first charter for the community’s consideration. While respecting Marblehead traditions and long-standing practices, this charter will clearly define the roles, responsibilities and powers of various town officials and boards. This will lead to greater clarity, efficiency and accountability within Marblehead’s town government.

3 days ago | marbleheadcurrent.org | Leigh Blander

Current Events spotlights exciting happenings in the coming days. If you’d like to contribute a listing, please email Current editor Leigh Blander at [email protected]. Playground photo exhibitThrough May Local photographer Larry Dunn is exhibiting his photographs, “The Color of Shapes and Playgrounds” at Stetson Gallery at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Marblehead, 28 Mugford St. All are invited.

4 days ago | marbleheadcurrent.org | Leigh Blander

The League of Women Voters of Marblehead will hold its annual Candidates’ Night Tuesday, May 20, 7 p.m. at the Marblehead High School library. Attendees are welcome to come at 6:30 p.m. meet candidates who are there. Marblehead’s municipal election is June 10. This year there are six contested races: Select Board, Cemetery Commission, Board of Health, Town Clerk, Planning Board and School Committee. LWV Marblehead has an “empty chair” bylaw that applies to local elections.

1 week ago | marbleheadcurrent.org | William Dowd

Just hours after Town Meeting voters approved a controversial multifamily zoning overlay, a local attorney launched a signature drive that seeks to give voters a chance to have their say at the ballot box. John DiPiano, a Marblehead resident and Salem-based family law attorney, is invoking Chapter 405 of the Acts of 1954, a Marblehead-specific law that permits binding citizen referendums on certain Town Meeting votes.