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Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Students wind up as summer winds down (marbleheadweeklynews.com) — Marblehead students from preschool through grade 12 head back to school on August 31, and the superintendent is urging families to focus on attendance and engagement from day one. He encourages students to get involved, balance academics with activities, and remember that staff are there to support their social, emotional, and academic growth throughout the year.
2. Marblehead police chief announces retirement (marbleheadweeklynews.com) — Marblehead Police Chief Dennis King plans to retire when his contract ends on June 30, 2027, giving the town nearly a year to plan for a new chief. His departure, alongside other key town and school officials leaving soon, means Marblehead will be reshaping leadership across several major departments in the coming year.
3. After cuts and turmoil, superintendent looks toward stable future as classes start Monday (marbleheadcurrent.org) — Marblehead public schools open Monday, Aug. 31, with a new year shaped by $4.7 million in budget cuts but stabilized by a $15 million override that sets a multiyear funding plan. Superintendent John Robidoux outlines upcoming priorities like free full-day kindergarten, restoring a special education program that keeps 18–22-year-olds in Marblehead, and boosting student engagement and communication.
4. Marblehead Conservancy celebrates 25 Years (marbleheadcurrent.org) — Marblehead Conservancy is marking 25 years of caring for about 175 acres of local open space and five miles of trails, and inviting residents to explore all eight protected areas. From Steer Swamp to Ware Pond, volunteers maintain beloved spots for walking, wildlife watching, and winter skating, and they're seeking more community members to help protect Marblehead's natural beauty.
5. Marblehead student earns Topsfield Fair scholarship (marbleheadweeklynews.com) — A Marblehead graduating senior, Megan Eaton, has been named the town's sole recipient of a Topsfield Fair scholarship from the Essex Agricultural Society, which is awarding $157,000 to 36 students. Her award highlights Marblehead's representation among North Shore communities benefiting from this long-running regional education support program.
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