Marblehead Current

06/02/2026

Walking out of a Marblehead Harbor and Waters meeting and just had to stop to take in the view. Beautiful.

06/01/2026

High School seniors received a celebrity-style sendoff Friday evening as they walked a literal red carpet on their way to at the Beauport Hotel in Gloucester.

Hundreds of parents, friends, teachers and fellow students lined the path from the school field house to the buses waiting in the circular driveway, cheering, applauding and snapping photos as the soon-to-be graduates made their entrance in formal gowns, tuxedos and suits.

Check out the Current's video and photo gallery at https://loom.ly/6pp5PwM.

06/01/2026

We’re at the red carpet! Hundreds of people are lined up waiting for MHS seniors to walk the carpet heading for senior prom!

06/01/2026

CURRENT EDITORIAL:
Town Meeting voted 1,227 to 159 to send this to the ballot — a margin of nearly eight to one. Now it goes to all of us.
Vote yes on Questions 1, 2 and 3 on June 9 — or during early voting available at Abbot Hall June 2 through 4.
Twenty-one years is long enough.
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The last time Marblehead passed a general override of Proposition 2 1/2, gas was $2 a gallon, “The Office” and “Grey's Anatomy” were new to TV, Carrie Underwood had just won “American Idol,” and Tom Brady had only three Super Bowl rings. Someone born that year (2005) is now old enough to...

06/01/2026

Happy Pride Marblehead! 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 Join us June 14th 11am - 3pm at Abbot Hall & Shubies for our Flag Raising & Community Celebration! 🎉 Proud to be your Marblehead Pride Committee!

06/01/2026

What: Open House where you can stop by for 15 minutes, learn about the planning process, talk to the project team, and share your vision for Marblehead!

When: Saturday, June 13 from 11am - 1pm. Drop in any time!

Where: Abbot Public Library, 235 Pleasant Street

06/01/2026

preschoolers grow a garden to help families facing food insecurity ....

“Through this hands-on process, the children are learning about science, nature, math, teamwork, responsibility, healthy foods and the importance of giving back to our community,” said JCC preschool teacher Robin Mannion. “They’re learning about their community, they’re learning about families that don’t have fruits or vegetables. They’re learning how to get back to their community.”
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JCCNS Early Childhood Clifton Lutheran Church Jewish Community Center of the North Shore

05/31/2026

Did you have a favorite?
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Marblehead Festival of Arts

Marblehead residents Amy and Alf Wilson decided to do something new for their date night on Friday, May 29. For the first time, they went to the annual Cod and Whale first-look party held at Abbot Hall. With dozens of other locals attending, the couple marveled at the 55 cod and 12 whale art pieces

05/30/2026

Hey Marblehead, did you hear it? Fire Chief Gilliland said dispatch received a few calls….

A meteor exploded off the coast of Massachusetts, causing a loud boom to be heard throughout the state Saturday afternoon, according to WBZ-TV Chief Meteorologist Eric Fisher.

05/30/2026

BREAKING NEWS: Marblehead native Congressman Seth Moulton is headed for a September showdown with Sen. Ed Markey.
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