News across Essex County
Investments can be your climate action
When we think about reducing our carbon footprints, what usually comes to mind are actions like electrifying our home heating systems, driving less, walking and biking more, or using less […] The post Investments can be your climate action first appeared on Marblehead Current .
Rec & Parks seeks public input on future of Reynolds Field project
Marblehead residents will have four opportunities next week to weigh in on what could be a major change in plans for Reynolds Field, as Recreation and Parks commissioners reconsider whether […] The post Rec & Parks seeks public input on future of Reynolds Field project first…
Marblehead native bets on new children’s store
Kate Danforth has spent much of her career thinking about how people shop online. This fall, she is making a decidedly physical bet on brick and mortar retail in the […] The post Marblehead native bets on new children’s store first appeared on Marblehead Current .
Board of Health wields unusual power, expert tells members
Marblehead’s Board of Health has powers unlike virtually any other local board or commission in Massachusetts, a public health attorney told members Monday night — including the authority to adopt […] The post Board of Health wields unusual power, expert tells members first…
The Power of Arts and Culture Planning
What could a city-wide Arts and Culture Plan do for Gloucester?
Leaf collection dates announced
The town has announced the dates for leaf collections through the end of the year. They are: Oct. 19, Nov. 16, Dec. 7 and Dec. 14. The Marblehead Health Department […] The post Leaf collection dates announced first appeared on Marblehead Current .
Marblehead Current public notices, issue of Sept. 30, 2026
Girl Scouts hope Play Club keeps growing
A group of Marblehead Girl Scouts spent the spring encouraging Brown School students to put down their screens, head outside and simply play. Now that they are freshmen at the […] The post Girl Scouts hope Play Club keeps growing first appeared on Marblehead Current .
Methuen Electricity Program Saved Participants $1.14 Million in First Half of 2026
Methuen’s Community Choice Power Supply Program saved participating customers more than $1.14 million from January through June 2026 compared with National Grid Basic Service supply rates.
OBITUARY: Mary P. (Kelley) Gillis, 90
Mary Pauline (Kelley) Gillis, age 90, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026. She was the loving wife, and best friend of the late Dexter C. Gillis with whom she […] The post OBITUARY: Mary P. (Kelley) Gillis, 90 first appeared on Marblehead Current .
NEWS IN BRIEF: Public Power Week, new faith leader, MAA applications
The Current accepts News in Brief submissions of 150-200 words at info@marbleheadnews.org. No changes to MPS cellphone rules — for nowThe Marblehead Public Schools are sticking with their current […] The post NEWS IN BRIEF: Public Power Week, new faith leader, MAA applications…
Old North Chorus tunes up for 46th holiday season
Christmas is coming early to Old North Church — at least for anyone who likes to sing. The Old North Festival Chorus is gearing up for its 46th annual holiday […] The post Old North Chorus tunes up for 46th holiday season first appeared on Marblehead Current .