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Good morning to you Marblehead! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Marblehead's new power plan could trim your winter electric bill
  • Discover why Marblehead ranks among Massachusetts' most irresistible small towns
  • See which Hocus Pocus stars just revisited Marblehead's Old Burial Hill

Also on today's calendar: Commonwealth School Virtual Open House and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Winds picking up, with a high of 69 and low of 45 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Sunny, breezy and cooler, temps: high: 61, low: 45.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 65 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Massachusetts town clears final Green Community hurdle, tees up lower winter power bills (thecooldown.com) — Marblehead's Municipal Light Board has approved steps that could both unlock new state funding for local energy upgrades and temporarily cut winter electric bills for residents. A small annual surcharge would support entry into a renewable energy trust, while a three‑month rate discount aims to make electric heating cheaper and test future seasonal pricing approaches.
   

2. 10 Of The Most Adorable Small Towns In Massachusetts (worldatlas.com) — Marblehead gets a starring role among Massachusetts' most charming small towns, with its busy harbor, long waitlist for moorings, and model yachts racing on Redd's Pond. Local readers will also recognize downtown's independent shops, Steer Swamp's trails, and the Marblehead Conservancy's work maintaining beloved green space.
   

3. 'Hocus Pocus' Cemetery Scene Recreated 33 Years Later (ihorror.com) — Old Burial Hill in Marblehead just hosted a nostalgic moment, as three original Hocus Pocus actors returned to the historic cemetery to recreate their 1993 shoe-stealing scene. The story highlights Marblehead's role in the film's daytime graveyard shots and notes how nearby Salem's anniversary celebrations continue drawing fans to local filming locations.
   

4. Marblehead gathers at vigil to remember Owen Coyne (marbleheadcurrent.org) — Marblehead residents filled Piper Field Sunday night to honor Marblehead High School senior and football co-captain Owen Coyne, who died Thursday from a brain hemorrhage. Hundreds gathered in silence around his No. 18 jersey, offering support to his family and friends. Coyne's funeral is scheduled for Thursday, giving the community another chance to pay their respects.
   

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ?" — Footsteps (Thank you Patty G. for sending it in!)
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