The Marblehead School of Ballet invites the public to attend holiday celebrations throughout December and to help our neighbors in need.
Giving Tuesday, which in 2024 falls on Dec. 3, is a day dedicated to supporting nonprofit and community groups.
Marblehead Education Association co-President Jonathan Heller said the union received no new proposals from the School Committee Thursday.
The Marblehead School Committee said its latest offer is "fair, equitable, and affordable" as the strike closed schools for an eighth day.
UPDATE: Marblehead Public Schools are canceled for an eighth straight day on Thursday.
The union said it reduced its contract demands by $3 million over a four-year contract in hopes of striking a deal.
Superintendent John Robidoux said at about 6 p.m. Tuesday that no agreement had yet been reached and schools will remain closed.
Marblehead Education Association Jonathan Heller was hopeful that face-to-face negotiations Monday will lead to agreements.
UPDATE: The Marblehead Education Association on Monday expressed optimism that direct bargaining will help sides move toward a deal.
The Marblehead Education Association pressed a tax override Sunday to fund a new teacher contract as a strike extended into a second week.
The tentative agreement is the first significant progress toward a new teachers' deal since the strike was called last Friday.
School Committee Chair Jennifer Schaeffner fires back against union ahead of weekend negotiations on a new collective bargaining agreement.
Organizers said the goal is to collect 500 toys for area children in need.
The strike extends into a fourth day Friday as the Marblehead Education Association is hit with a $50,000 fine.
UPDATE: The Marblehead School Committee announced the closure Thursday night and said there were "no signs of the strike ending."
Warwick Cinemas in Marblehead now showing daily matinees for $5 during teachers strike
The Marblehead Education Association co-President Jonathan Heller: "We are here to bargain in good faith. The School Committee is not."
Marblehead teachers, and municipal employee union members, push tax increases to "properly operate the town."
UPDATE: Marblehead schools are closed for a second day on Wednesday as Town Administrator Thatcher Kezer said: "The blame's not on us."
The Holiday Pops Concert is on Saturday, December 14, at Abbot Hall.
The School Committee said the MEA proposal would require the need for a $7.5 million tax override after the last two were soundly defeated.
The Marblehead-Swampscott Gridiron Club's annual Old Timers banquet will be on Nov. 25 at Gerry 5.
The Marblehead Education Association pushed back Saturday on the need to cancel sports and arts performances amid a pending strike.
Marblehead Superintendent John Robidoux said all school activities - including sports - will be canceled until the strike is over.
The Marblehead Teachers Association members will "remain on strike until fair contracts are reached."
Shop anywhere online and support a new generation of dancers. The auction runs Friday, November 15 through Friday, December 6.
The event is designed to provide a forum for veterans to share the pride, grief, or quiet appreciation of life that war bestowed upon them.
The Marblehead Education Association said increased funding is necessary to combat the "crisis" in Marblehead Public Schools.
To help you brush up on all the races before polls open Tuesday, we've put together a guide to the ballot and where to vote.
Marblehead police will collect unwanted or leftover Halloween candy for donation to troops overseas.
Marblehead trick-or-treaters will be taking to the streets and sidewalks amid what could be near-record warm temperatures on Thursday.
Sherwin will unveil his drawing "Abbot Hall" - this year's Holiday Pops signature artwork
The Marblehead School Committee said it would require a $7.6 million tax override vote to fund union demands on proposed pay increases.
The Marblehead School of Ballet culminates National Arts and Humanities Month with a special "Fall In-Studio Performance" on Nov. 16.
Town Administrator Thatcher Kezer said the town intends to continue pursuing state grants despite law-compliance stipulations.
Monday night's bargaining session broke off after the School Committee said the union "refused to move on their wage proposals."
Holiday Pops sponsorship opportunities, Artist Reception, and the Champagne Reception and Concert
The Marblehead School Committee responded to a letter signed by nearly 700 people calling for more urgency to reach a new deal.
The town was awarded a State Street Landing area flood risk analysis grant pending its eligibility via compliance with the new state law.
Early, in-person voting will be held at Abbot Hall beginning on Oct. 19 through Nov. 1.