Marblehead Schools Debate Early Start To 2025-26 School Year

The School Committee is seeking feedback on a plan to bring students and staff back before Labor Day after this year's strike year.

Enhance Your Dance at Marblehead School of Ballet’s Adult Intensive

Students will elevate their dancing in the Marblehead School of Ballet’s Adult Dance Intensive from March 9 to March 11.

Marblehead High School Roof Fix Cost Rises $8M With HVAC Replacement

Town meeting will be asked to replace the HVAC along with the roof at a cost of more than $8 million over what was previously approved.

Marblehead Snow Emergency Parking Ban Called Ahead Of Sunday Storm

The snow emergency parking ban will begin at midnight on Sunday night and last until 7 a.m. Monday morning, resuming overnight Monday.

Marblehead Students Honored At Bates, Charleston, Curry, Delaware

These Marblehead students were among those recently earning academic or athletic distinctions.

Marblehead Children's Boutique Collects Clothing For LA Fire Victims

Pint Size And Up on Atlantic Avenue is collecting children's clothing and monetary donations for families left homeless in the wildfires.

Dance School and Dance Company's Clothing Drive Sets Record Collection

​The Marblehead School of Ballet and the North Shore Civic Ballet's fifth annual winter clothing drive collects record number of garments.

Marblehead Schools Antisemitism Investigation, Task Force Updates

Marblehead Superintendent John Robidoux said the teachers' strike delayed the investigation but that a report should be forthcoming.

Gov. Maura Healey Hails MA SJC Ruling On MBTA Community Law Compliance

Cities and towns like Marblehead that remain out of compliance face loss of state funding and potential state legal action.

Marblehead Library Director To Help Pick America's Top Children's Book

Salem resident Kimberly Grad will serve as a member of the 2026 Randolph Caldecott Award Selection Committee.

New Year's Eve 2024 Around Marblehead: Parties, Family-Friendly Events

There are several events on Tuesday both for families during the afternoon and those looking to ring in 2025 in style at midnight.

Marblehead Students Lose 3 April Vacation Days To Teachers Strike

The School Committee voted Thursday to add school days on April 23-25 and June 23-24 to make up the 10 days lost to last month's strike.

Marblehead's Beacon Restaurant To Host Annual Holiday Pageant

The event featuring holiday songs from singers and special guests is Friday night.

Holiday Pops parking will be easier - shuttle service available

Shuttle service will operate from National Grand Bank to Abbot Hall, December 14 from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m.

Marblehead Riverhead Beach Christmas Tree Bonfire Back For 2024

Christmas trees will be picked up curbside for the bonfire from Dec. 26 through Jan. 3.

Marblehead Abbot Public Library Open House Celebrates Renovation

The public is invited to light the fireplace and see the benefits of the historic library's $10 million renovation.

Where Are The Best Holiday Lights In Marblehead?

Patch and T-Mobile are partnering to help you compile a list of lights around Marblehead that deserve a visit.

Marblehead Teacher Strike Costs February Vacation, 5 More Days

The Marblehead School Committee intends to send out a survey to parents to gain input on how to make up the rest of the 10 days missed.

Hillyer Festival Orchestra to perform at Holiday Pops in Marblehead

Dirk Hillyer, The Hillyer Festival Orchestra and Andrew Scoglio to perform at Holiday Pops 2024 on Saturday, Dec. 14, Abbot Hall

What Is A Joe Frogger Cookie And Why Is It Such A Big Deal In Marblehead, Massachusetts?

At the Muffin Shop on Washington Street in Marblehead, customers love the cookie and know the history of it.

Where To See Santa In Marblehead This Christmas Season

If you are looking to add to Santa's list this holiday season these are the best spots to find him.

Andrew Scoglio to be featured Holiday Pops 2024 soloist

Holiday Pops is Saturday, December 14 at Abbot Hall and is hosted by Marblehead Harbor Rotary.

'This Strike Was About All Of Us': Marblehead Teachers Reach New Deal

UPDATE: Marblehead Public Schools will open Wednesday for the first time since Nov. 8 after 11 days were lost to the work stoppage.

North Shore Teacher Strikes: 'All Of This Is Hurting Our Kids'

Gov. Maura Healey on Tuesday urged teachers to return to the classrooms while details of new contracts are negotiated.

Marblehead Teachers Strike: Union Seeks Return Agreement

Marblehead Public Schools were closed for an 11th straight school day after the School Committee said its "final" offer was rejected.

North Shore Teacher Strikes: Vacations Canceled, Weekend School

A Marblehead plan for 10 missed days includes eliminating February and April vacations, cutting into the holiday break.

Marblehead Teachers Strike: 'Ultimatum Offer' Rejected, Schools Closed

Schools were closed for a 10th day on Monday as no deal was reached ahead of a state court-imposed deadline on Sunday night.

Celebrate the Holidays at Marblehead School of Ballet

The Marblehead School of Ballet invites the public to attend holiday celebrations throughout December and to help our neighbors in need.

5 Marblehead Area Nonprofits To Support This Holiday Season

Giving Tuesday, which in 2024 falls on Dec. 3, is a day dedicated to supporting nonprofit and community groups.

Marblehead Teachers Strike: 'Enough Is Enough' As Impasse Hits 9th Day

Marblehead Education Association co-President Jonathan Heller said the union received no new proposals from the School Committee Thursday.

Marblehead Teachers Strike: MEA Offer Rejected As 'Still Unaffordable'

The Marblehead School Committee said its latest offer is "fair, equitable, and affordable" as the strike closed schools for an eighth day.

Marblehead Teachers Strike: School Vacation Days Set To Be Canceled

UPDATE: Marblehead Public Schools are canceled for an eighth straight day on Thursday.

Marblehead Teachers Strike: MEA Details 'Major Concession' Offer

The union said it reduced its contract demands by $3 million over a four-year contract in hopes of striking a deal.

Marblehead Teachers Strike: MEA Claims 'Major Concession' In Proposal

Superintendent John Robidoux said at about 6 p.m. Tuesday that no agreement had yet been reached and schools will remain closed.

Marblehead Teachers Strike: 'We Are Optimistic' Despite School Closure

Marblehead Education Association Jonathan Heller was hopeful that face-to-face negotiations Monday will lead to agreements.

Marblehead Teachers Strike: Schools Closed Tuesday For 6th Day

UPDATE: The Marblehead Education Association on Monday expressed optimism that direct bargaining will help sides move toward a deal.

Marblehead Teachers Strike: $926 Average Tax Override Will Settle Deal

The Marblehead Education Association pressed a tax override Sunday to fund a new teacher contract as a strike extended into a second week.

Marblehead Teachers Strike: Agreement On Joint Committee On Safety

The tentative agreement is the first significant progress toward a new teachers' deal since the strike was called last Friday.

Marblehead Teachers Strike: 'It's Become Ugly'

School Committee Chair Jennifer Schaeffner fires back against union ahead of weekend negotiations on a new collective bargaining agreement.

Mike Havens Memorial Toy Drive In Marblehead Seeks Donations

Organizers said the goal is to collect 500 toys for area children in need.