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1. Town still working out how new ADU rules work — homeowners feeling uncertainty (marbleheadcurrent.org) — Marblehead homeowners navigating new accessory dwelling unit rules are facing confusion over which local boards must review their projects and how updated state laws interact with town zoning. One Lucia Road family's ADU plan has been delayed for months amid conflicting guidance and outdated online bylaws, even as officials work with town counsel to clarify a consistent process before key September Planning Board hearings.
2. First-floor fire contained at Marblehead barn (shrewsburypost.com) — A barn fire on Pleasant Street in Marblehead was quickly contained to the first floor Monday afternoon, with no spread to the rest of the structure. Marblehead firefighters, aided by mutual aid from Lynn and Salem, knocked down the blaze and conducted extensive checks for hidden fire while investigators from local police and the state fire marshal's office work to determine the cause.
3. What's cooking at MPS this year — and when will students get a taste of it? (marbleheadcurrent.org) — Marblehead Public Schools expect about $65,000 in state Fair Share funding this year, earmarked for new culinary equipment at Marblehead High, music supplies at Village and Veterans, and upgraded cameras on district buses. Officials say the money will ease pressure on a tight budget, improve safety for hundreds of student riders, and refresh heavily used classrooms once the funds are processed and purchases can begin.
4. Nepal Relief Fund launched after devastating floods (marbleheadweeklynews.com) — Marblehead Harbor Rotary has launched a Nepal Relief Fund, giving residents a direct way to support communities hit by severe flooding through a dedicated account at National Grand Bank on Pleasant Street. Building on relationships formed after the 2015 earthquakes, local Rotarians and Nepalese partners will use donations for shelter, food, medical supplies, and rehabilitation equipment, continuing a long-running Marblehead–Nepal collaboration.
5. MIAA high school volleyball preview: Can Newton North return to top? (bostonherald.com) — Marblehead's girls volleyball team is on the statewide radar this fall, listed among Division 2 programs to watch alongside Longmeadow and King Philip. The preview recaps last season's champions across all divisions and highlights returning stars, setting expectations for which Massachusetts teams could make deep playoff runs in 2026.
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