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Teachers' Union: District Failed to Provide a Safe Environment for Students and Staff

Jennifer Lederman - 7 December 2023

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.

School News

Staff Members on Administrative Leave, Leadership Changes, & Review of Student Restraint Protocols at Glover School

Jennifer Lederman - 6 December 2023

Several unexpected events roiled Marblehead's Glover School community throughout the course of the day on Wednesday, December 6, 2023.

Town News

How Would Recent Gun Legislation Impact Marbleheaders?

Marblehead Beacon - 13 November 2023

The bill—entitled “An act modernizing firearm laws”—includes a variety of modifications and additions to Massachusetts laws governing firearm ownership and related matters.

School News

McGuinness Takes the Lead: Her Vision for Marblehead's Schools

Jennifer Lederman - 7 November 2023

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.

Speakers from Israel at JCC November 5, 2023

Town News

Tears, Information, and Inspiration As Four Israelis Visit Marblehead’s JCC

Jennifer Lederman - 6 November 2023

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.

Planning Board Meeting about MBTA Zoning

Town News

Major Multi-Family Zoning Changes Ahead? Town Listens to More Resident Input

Lena Robinson - 6 November 2023

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.

Town News

Four Israelis to Share Stories at Marblehead JCC on Sunday

Jennifer Lederman - 4 November 2023

Sunday, November 5, 2023 at 12 noon at 4 Community Road, Marblehead

MHS cafeteria with BLM flag folded on table

School News

Local Parent Explains Why She Took Down a BLM Flag at the High School

Marblehead Beacon - 2 November 2023

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.

MBTA Zoning Community Meeting October 26, 2023

Town News

Planning Board Gathers Public Input on Implementation of Multi-Family Zoning Legislation

Lena Robinson - 27 October 2023

More than 175 individuals virtually attended a Zoom meeting held by Marblehead’s Planning Board on October 26, 2023.

MBTA Communities Zoning Proposal Marblehead

Town News

Public Zoom Meeting Tonight About MBTA Multi-Family Zoning

Marblehead Beacon - 26 October 2023

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 Displayed at Marblehead High School

School News

“Black Lives Matter” Flag Once Again on Display at Marblehead High School

Jennifer Lederman - 24 October 2023

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.

Town News

Select Board and School Committee Dispute Coffin School Property

Jennifer Lederman - 23 October 2023

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

Michelle Cresta at October 19, 2023 School Committee Meeting

School News

Marblehead School Committee Votes Unanimously In Support of Superintendent’s Statement on Israel

Jennifer Lederman - 20 October 2023

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 News

School Committee to Discuss Complaint Against Cresta in Open Session

Jennifer Lederman - 19 October 2023

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

School News

Cresta’s Email In Support of Israel Subject of Official Complaint from Marblehead Resident

Jennifer Lederman - 18 October 2023

School Committee issues statement explaining that they have scheduled an executive session at the advice of legal council and in compliance with their policies

Town News

State Rep Armini Provides Legislative Update to Board of Health

Lena Robinson - 15 October 2023

State Rep Armini provides BOH a legislative update.

Town News

McMahon’s Push for Changes at BOH Not Well Received by Hazlett

Lena Robinson - 13 October 2023

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

Town News

Marbleheaders with Ties to Israel Share Heartbreak, Horror, and Disbelief

Jennifer Lederman - 12 October 2023

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.

School News

Theresa McGuinness Offered Interim Superintendent Position on 4 to 1 Vote

Jennifer Lederman - 11 October 2023

Pending contract negotiations, McGuinness will assume her new role in Marblehead on November 1, 2023

School Committee Meeting October 4, 2023

School News

School Committee Delays Vote on Interim Superintendent Hire

Jennifer Lederman - 6 October 2023

Meeting to deliberate and vote on an interim superintendent now scheduled for Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at 4:30 p.m.

Town News

ARPA Update: How Has the $6.1 Million Been Spent?

Jennifer Lederman - 4 October 2023

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

School News

In Their Own Words: Marblehead Hears from Two Candidates for Interim Superintendent

Jennifer Lederman - 3 October 2023

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.

Town News

Marblehead Considers Zoning Changes to Allow 900+ Multi-family Units

Lena Robinson - 2 October 2023

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.

School News

Two Candidates Named as Finalists for Interim Superintendent

Jennifer Lederman - 28 September 2023

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.

School News

Michelle Cresta’s Many Hats

Jennifer Lederman - 26 September 2023

Marblehead Beacon's conversation with Michelle Cresta, Marblehead's acting superintendent of schools and assistant superintendent of finance and operations

School News

Book Controversies, Vaping, and Literacy Concerns: Perspectives From Marblehead's Former Middle School Librarian

Jennifer Lederman - 21 September 2023

Elizabeth Lutwak, former Marblehead Veterans Middle School librarian, challenges parents and school administrators to do a better job setting high expectations for students

Town News

Follow the Money: Town Still Forfeiting Interest on Tens of Millions of Dollars

Lena Robinson - 12 September 2023

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

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Year Two Update: Marblehead Beacon Remains Committed to Impactful Journalism

Marblehead Beacon - 11 September 2023

Marblehead Beacon FAQs as we head into second year.

Town News

Sec. of Commonwealth: Town Must Provide Financial Records Requested by Marblehead Beacon

Lena Robinson - 23 August 2023

Marblehead Beacon prevails in its appeal with the Secretary of the Commonwealth over town's withholding of records.

Town News

Marblehead Women Spearhead Pickleball Tournament to Benefit Girls Inc. of Lynn & Boston

Lena Robinson - 16 August 2023

The Win-4-All pickleball tournament – which will take place on Sunday, September 17, 2023 – is being organized by these women, and will benefit Girls Inc. of Boston and Lynn.

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Teachers' Union: District Failed to Provide a Safe Environment for Students and Staff

Staff Members on Administrative Leave, Leadership Changes, & Review of Student Restraint Protocols at Glover School

How Would Recent Gun Legislation Impact Marbleheaders?

McGuinness Takes the Lead: Her Vision for Marblehead's Schools

Tears, Information, and Inspiration As Four Israelis Visit Marblehead’s JCC

Major Multi-Family Zoning Changes Ahead? Town Listens to More Resident Input

Four Israelis to Share Stories at Marblehead JCC on Sunday

Local Parent Explains Why She Took Down a BLM Flag at the High School

Planning Board Gathers Public Input on Implementation of Multi-Family Zoning Legislation

Public Zoom Meeting Tonight About MBTA Multi-Family Zoning

“Black Lives Matter” Flag Once Again on Display at Marblehead High School

Select Board and School Committee Dispute Coffin School Property

Marblehead School Committee Votes Unanimously In Support of Superintendent’s Statement on Israel

School Committee to Discuss Complaint Against Cresta in Open Session

Cresta’s Email In Support of Israel Subject of Official Complaint from Marblehead Resident

State Rep Armini Provides Legislative Update to Board of Health

McMahon’s Push for Changes at BOH Not Well Received by Hazlett

Marbleheaders with Ties to Israel Share Heartbreak, Horror, and Disbelief

Theresa McGuinness Offered Interim Superintendent Position on 4 to 1 Vote

School Committee Delays Vote on Interim Superintendent Hire

ARPA Update: How Has the $6.1 Million Been Spent?

In Their Own Words: Marblehead Hears from Two Candidates for Interim Superintendent

Marblehead Considers Zoning Changes to Allow 900+ Multi-family Units

Two Candidates Named as Finalists for Interim Superintendent

Michelle Cresta’s Many Hats

Book Controversies, Vaping, and Literacy Concerns: Perspectives From Marblehead's Former Middle School Librarian

Follow the Money: Town Still Forfeiting Interest on Tens of Millions of Dollars

Year Two Update: Marblehead Beacon Remains Committed to Impactful Journalism

Sec. of Commonwealth: Town Must Provide Financial Records Requested by Marblehead Beacon

Marblehead Women Spearhead Pickleball Tournament to Benefit Girls Inc. of Lynn & Boston

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