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Morning Marblehead! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Marblehead will mark the 25th anniversary of 9/11.
  • Why longtime resident Kathleen Waslov was tapped for the Light Board
  • What Chief Dennis King's 2027 retirement means for Marblehead's leadership

Also on today's calendar: Nancy Schultz to Speak about the Glover Farmhouse at the Goldthwait Reservation August 23 and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is full of holes but still holds water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Showers around; not as warm, with a high of 73 and low of 64 degrees.
  • Saturday: Showers, some heavy; humid, temps: high: 69, low: 64.
  • Sunday: Cloudy, showers around; humid, with a high of 74 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. First responders to mark the 25th anniversary of the Sept.11 terrorist attacks (marbleheadweeklynews.com) — Marblehead's Fire and Police Departments are inviting residents to a 9/11 remembrance ceremony at Memorial Park on September 11, 2026, at 10 a.m. The gathering will honor lives lost and first responders' sacrifices, while giving the community a chance to reflect together 25 years after the attacks.
   

2. Municipal light board selected their newest member (marbleheadweeklynews.com) — Marblehead's Municipal Light Board Committee has chosen longtime resident and management science professional Kathleen Waslov to fill a vacant seat. After 42 years in town and a career in high-level risk analysis, she says she's eager to apply her decision-science skills to help guide the town's municipal light operations and will be sworn in before the September meeting.
   

3. Marblehead police chief intends to retire in spring (marbleheadcurrent.org) — Marblehead Police Chief Dennis King has told the Select Board he plans to retire when his contract ends on June 30, 2027, giving the town about a year to plan a transition. His announcement follows several other key departures in town government this year, signaling a significant changing of the guard in Marblehead's leadership ranks.
   

4. Marblehead Youth Baseball all-stars stand out on the national stage at Cooperstown (marbleheadcurrent.org) — Marblehead's 12-year-old Youth Baseball all-stars just wrapped a memorable week in Cooperstown, reaching the Round of 32 against teams from across the country. Coaches say the trip capped years of playing together, highlighted by tight games against top-ranked opponents and a home run derby run, while also teaching the players lasting lessons about teamwork, resilience, and handling adversity.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A sponge (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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