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The Marblehead Current is a publication from the Marblehead News Group, Inc., which is a nonprofit organization recognized as a 501(c)(3). Our team consists of experienced journalists who have a strong background in reporting on the town. The Board of Directors is made up of local volunteers who are committed to serving the community.

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Adopt-a-Cat T-shirt contest: How you can vote

2 days ago | marbleheadcurrent.org | Leigh Blander

Voting will happen April 26-30 in the contest to pick a design to adorn T-shirts to be sold as a fundraiser for the Marblehead Animal Shelter in June, which is Adopt-A-Cat month. View the six designs created by students at Marblehead High School and vote for your favorite by scanning the QR code below. Do you feel more informed? At the Current, we're dedicated to providing fair, comprehensive coverage of Marblehead.
Marblehead finishers at Monday’s Boston Marathon

2 days ago | marbleheadcurrent.org | Joe McConnell

A total of 22 Marblehead runners completed the 120th Boston Marathon on April 21, and Scott Snyder (2770 BIB, age 43) heads the list, crossing the Boylston Street finish line in 2:55:24, 3,337 overall.
COLUMN: A requiem worth the wait

3 days ago | marbleheadcurrent.org | Leigh Blander

In March 2020, the Old North Festival Chorus was two rehearsals into the planned performance of Dan Forrest’s stunningly beautiful “Requiem for the Living” when COVID struck. In response, chorus member Clem Schoenebeck wrote a poem, entitled “Fermata,” on rehearsing then pausing Forrest’s Requiem. Clem wrote:“I cannot find the measure when we went silent.
ATHLETE SPOTLIGHT: Tyler Dana

3 days ago | marbleheadcurrent.org | Leigh Blander

NAME: Tyler DanaAGE: 16FAMILY: Parents: John, Cathy; sibling: Allison, 18SCHOOL YEAR: JuniorSPORTS YOU PLAY: Soccer, skiingFAVORITE SPORT, AND WHY: Skiing is my favorite sport, because of the adrenaline and thrill of it, while speeding down the course, barely in control. You’re mostly never going to win a ski race if you hold back. If you’re not scared the whole time, then it wasn’t fast. Because the actual time spent skiing in a race is so short, it makes every turn and second matter.
MHS students compete in ‘Chopped’ food contest

3 days ago | marbleheadcurrent.org | Leigh Blander

Marblehead High School students competed in an exciting cooking contest April 11 based on the hit Food Network show “Chopped.” The judges included interim Superintendent John Robidoux. Culinary teacher Kelly Delany started the competition by creating “secret ingredient baskets” for 15 teams. Some of her favorite items included cactus, artichoke hearts, microgreens and sundried tomatoes.
School Committee again adjusts draft flag policy; approval could come May 1

3 days ago | marbleheadcurrent.org | Leigh Blander

The full School Committee could vote on a hotly debated flag policy as soon as its next meeting on May 1, after changing and adding language Thursday night. At an April 17 meeting, committee members agreed to amend their proposal to allow “heritage month” flags to be displayed during appropriate months. For example: a Black History Month flag could fly in February and an LGBTQ+ flag in June. Marblehead High parent Cindy Schieffer shared the idea with the School Committee the morning of the meeting.
DECISIONS 2025: Local doc, mom runs for Board of Health

3 days ago | marbleheadcurrent.org | Leigh Blander

Dr. Amanda Ritvo is the latest candidate running for the one available seat on the Board of Health in the June election. She’s a family medicine practitioner at Mass General Primary Care in Swampscott, where her husband is also a physician. They’re raising two children, ages 2 and 4. Ritvo tells the Current that she has always been interested in public health.
Town mourns local fitness leader who inspired generations

3 days ago | marbleheadcurrent.org | Leigh Blander

By all accounts, Dennis Goldsmith was a powerful and bright presence at the JCC of the North Shore for nearly 30 years. He taught Taekwondo, yoga and other fitness classes to generations. Goldsmith died April 14 after surgery for cancer. Goldsmith was especially beloved by his youngest students; preschoolers and elementary school kids taking Taekwondo. Some of his high school students will now lead those classes for the rest of the season.
Health Board may reconsider budget and new $92K position

1 week ago | marbleheadcurrent.org | Leigh Blander

The three-person Board of Health was expected to meet Tuesday to reconsider its waste budget, specifically related to a newly created position of assistant director of waste with a $92,000 salary. The board may revote the budget, according to member Tom McMahon. “I can’t guarantee how the vote will go,” McMahon said.
Marblehead Light to replace GM, offers him $200K to stay through April 2026

1 week ago | marbleheadcurrent.org | William Dowd

The Marblehead Municipal Light Commission voted 3-1 on April 15 to offer a retention bonus to General Manager Joseph Kowalik after deciding not to renew his contract when it expires on April 7, 2026. The board approved, with Commissioner Mike Hull in the dissent, a compensation package that includes a $150,000 retention bonus and potential performance bonuses totaling an additional $50,000, according to documents signed April 15.