With Apologies for the Delay...
In response to those of our subscribers who have reached out or wondered about our hiatus from publishing, we wanted to provide an overdue update
97% of Marblehead Teachers Vote No Confidence in Student Services Staff
Marblehead Teacher's Union issues statement entitled: "A Declaration of No Confidence in Dr. Paula Donnelly, Director of Student Services and Ms. Emily Dean, Associate Director of Student Services."
Teachers' Union: District Failed to Provide a Safe Environment for Students and Staff
The Marblehead Education Association issued a public letter to Interim Superintendent of Schools Theresa McGuinness expressing support for their union colleagues placed on administrative leave.
Staff Members on Administrative Leave, Leadership Changes, & Review of Student Restraint Protocols at Glover School
Several unexpected events roiled Marblehead's Glover School community throughout the course of the day on Wednesday, December 6, 2023.
How Would Recent Gun Legislation Impact Marbleheaders?
The bill—entitled “An act modernizing firearm laws”—includes a variety of modifications and additions to Massachusetts laws governing firearm ownership and related matters.
McGuinness Takes the Lead: Her Vision for Marblehead's Schools
Theresa McGuinness—familiar to many Marbleheaders from her time as Village School principal—returned to Marblehead this week to assume the position of interim superintendent of schools.
Tears, Information, and Inspiration As Four Israelis Visit Marblehead’s JCC
Over the course of about ninety minutes, the audience heard stories of terror and loss interspersed with messages of optimism and a discussion of the lessons to be learned from lives cut short too soon.
Major Multi-Family Zoning Changes Ahead? Town Listens to More Resident Input
On Thursday, November 2, 2023, the town’s Planning Board, chaired by Bob Schaeffner, held an in-person public meeting at Marblehead Veterans Middle School.
Four Israelis to Share Stories at Marblehead JCC on Sunday
Sunday, November 5, 2023 at 12 noon at 4 Community Road, Marblehead
Local Parent Explains Why She Took Down a BLM Flag at the High School
Sharman Pollender—a Marblehead resident and mother of two—tells Marblehead Beacon that she has been upset about the presence of the flag since it first made its appearance in 2021.
Planning Board Gathers Public Input on Implementation of Multi-Family Zoning Legislation
More than 175 individuals virtually attended a Zoom meeting held by Marblehead’s Planning Board on October 26, 2023.
Public Zoom Meeting Tonight About MBTA Multi-Family Zoning
The Marblehead Planning Board invites the community at attend an online public session tonight, Thursday, October 26, 2023, to hear a presentation on the MBTA community zoning proposals and to provide public input.
“Black Lives Matter” Flag Once Again on Display at Marblehead High School
Conversations surrounding the BLM flag have become more heated in recent weeks in the wake of the tragic events that took place in Israel on October 7, 2023.
Select Board and School Committee Dispute Coffin School Property
After 3-2 School Committee vote to retain Coffin for future school use, Select Board threatens legal measures to obtain control and use property for housing development instead
Marblehead School Committee Votes Unanimously In Support of Superintendent’s Statement on Israel
During the regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday evening, October 19, 2023, the Marblehead School Committee voted five-zero for a motion “to find no wrongdoing by acting superintendent Michelle Cresta in the complaint brought forward by Kristi Warab on 10-12-23.”
School Committee to Discuss Complaint Against Cresta in Open Session
The agenda for tonight's School Committee meeting has been amended to indicate that Acting Superintendent Michelle Cresta is waiving her right to have the complaint against her discussed in private
Cresta’s Email In Support of Israel Subject of Official Complaint from Marblehead Resident
School Committee issues statement explaining that they have scheduled an executive session at the advice of legal council and in compliance with their policies
State Rep Armini Provides Legislative Update to Board of Health
State Rep Armini provides BOH a legislative update.
McMahon’s Push for Changes at BOH Not Well Received by Hazlett
The Marblehead Board of Health held a lengthy meeting on October 10, 2023 covering topics including Town Meeting warrant articles, the the transfer station, and transparency surrounding payment of bills
Marbleheaders with Ties to Israel Share Heartbreak, Horror, and Disbelief
Many individuals in our local north shore community have been directly impacted by the events that have taken place in Israel over the past several days.
Theresa McGuinness Offered Interim Superintendent Position on 4 to 1 Vote
Pending contract negotiations, McGuinness will assume her new role in Marblehead on November 1, 2023
School Committee Delays Vote on Interim Superintendent Hire
Meeting to deliberate and vote on an interim superintendent now scheduled for Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at 4:30 p.m.
ARPA Update: How Has the $6.1 Million Been Spent?
Town Administrator Thatcher Kezer reports that approximately $5.4 million has been allocated of the total $6.1 million in ARPA funds awarded to Marblehead
In Their Own Words: Marblehead Hears from Two Candidates for Interim Superintendent
On Monday evening, October 2, 2023, the Marblehead School Committee conducted public interviews for two candidates selected as finalists for the position of interim superintendent.
Marblehead Considers Zoning Changes to Allow 900+ Multi-family Units
Under a new state law, Marblehead–and 176 other communities across the Commonwealth–is required to select one or more areas in town that will comprise a “district” for multifamily housing and change our town’s zoning bylaws accordingly.
Two Candidates Named as Finalists for Interim Superintendent
The Marblehead School Committee released a press release today, September 28, 2023, announcing that the Interim Superintendent Screening Committee has chosen two candidates as finalists.
Michelle Cresta’s Many Hats
Marblehead Beacon's conversation with Michelle Cresta, Marblehead's acting superintendent of schools and assistant superintendent of finance and operations
Book Controversies, Vaping, and Literacy Concerns: Perspectives From Marblehead's Former Middle School Librarian
Elizabeth Lutwak, former Marblehead Veterans Middle School librarian, challenges parents and school administrators to do a better job setting high expectations for students
Follow the Money: Town Still Forfeiting Interest on Tens of Millions of Dollars
While MMDT is offering 5.56 percent interest and 30-day US treasuries are paying 5.28 percent, the rates being earned on other Marblehead town funds range from 2.34 percent to 4.50 percent
Year Two Update: Marblehead Beacon Remains Committed to Impactful Journalism
Marblehead Beacon FAQs as we head into second year.
