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1. Marblehead High boys soccer smokes Danvers to begin brand new season on a mission (marbleheadcurrent.org) — Marblehead High boys soccer opened their season at Piper Field with a dominant 7–0 win over Danvers, showcasing sharp passing and relentless offense. Coach Elmer Magana praised contributions across the full 20-player roster, including standout scoring from David Magen and a first varsity shutout for goalkeeper Andrew Halvorson, as the Magicians now turn their focus to rival Swampscott.
2. State's highest court rejects latest MBTA Communities Act challenge (marbleheadcurrent.org) — Marblehead residents should know the state's top court has upheld the MBTA Communities Act, confirming that towns must comply with multifamily zoning rules. Marblehead already secured interim compliance at May's Town Meeting by approving a new multifamily district including Broughton Road and Tedesco Country Club, though the state is still reviewing the town's final application.
3. Video of close encounter with humpback whales off Mass. coast (wcvb.com) — A local boater recently found his vessel surrounded by three humpback whales about six miles off Marblehead, watching them surface and circle for roughly 90 minutes. The report explains when humpbacks frequent Massachusetts waters and outlines ongoing threats like vessel strikes, fishing gear entanglement, and underwater noise that still challenge this recovering species.
4. The Gossip Report: Sept. 18, 2026 (bankerandtradesman.com) — A Marblehead cliffside home overlooking the water ranks among Massachusetts' priciest recent sales, packing a large shingle-style house and even cliff-carved stairs to a tiny low-tide beach onto a narrow lot. The roundup lists the top single-family and condo sales statewide for late August and early September, giving a snapshot of the ultra-luxury market.
5. Mother and son have close encounter with 3 humpback whales off coast of Marblehead - Boston News, Weather, Sports (whdh.com) — A Marblehead boater, his mother, and their dog enjoyed an unusually close 90‑minute encounter with three humpback whales about six miles off the town's coast. The whales circled and dove around their small boat, giving a rare look at the massive animals' power and grace while the family emphasized treating such sightings as a privilege and keeping a respectful distance.
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