Town News | Marblehead Beacon

Signage showing reserved parking spots at Marblehead Veterans Middle School

Writer of Controversial Letter About Parking Entitlement Issues Apology

Lena Robinson - 18 May 2023

Controversy broke out on local social media pages earlier this week amid accusations by a town resident in a letter to the editor of Marblehead Beacon that three “VEPs (Very Entitled Persons)” allegedly had spots reserved for them at Town Meeting.

Town Moderator Jack Attridge at Marblehead Town Meeting Night 3 2023

Town News

Pro-transparency Message Dominates Town Meeting’s Final Night

Jennifer Lederman - 4 May 2023

Marbleheaders rallied to attend a third night of Town Meeting on Wednesday, May 3

Counting Ballots at Night Two of Marblehead Town Meeting 2023

Town News

Override Sent to Ballot, Speakers Heckled, Town Meeting Extended to Third Night

Jennifer Lederman - 3 May 2023

The first night of Town Meeting had addressed Articles 1 through 30 on the Town Warrant, so Tuesday evening started off with Article 31 – a proposal to send an override of Proposition 2 ½ to the ballot on June 20, 2023.

Town News

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: Town Meeting 2023 Part One

Jennifer Lederman - 2 May 2023

Marbleheaders came out in force for Town Meeting last night, filling the Marblehead Veterans Middle School auditorium.

Town News

Democracy in Action: Town Meeting Begins Tonight

Jennifer Lederman - 1 May 2023

Marblehead's annual Town Meeting begins tonight at Veterans Middle School auditorium at 7:00 p.m.

Town News

An Announcement From Marblehead Beacon

Marblehead Beacon - 1 May 2023

As we enter the 2023 town election season, we are taking this opportunity to update you on some changes in Marblehead Beacon’s structure and focus.

Town News

Renowned Elephant Conservation Speaker Coming to Hooper Mansion This Weekend

Lena Robinson - 21 April 2023

Earlier this week, Marblehead Beacon sat down with Gini Cowell of Elephant Aware Massai Mara, an elephant conservation non-profit.

Town News

Longtime Rec and Parks Commissioner Norcross Not Seeking Re-election

Jenn Schaeffner - 20 April 2023

After serving eighteen years as a Recreation and Parks Commissioner, current Commission chair Derek Norcross has decided not to seek the nomination for re-election this year.