Marblehead Current

The family of a woman killed in last night's car crash on Humphrey St. is reaching out to let people know that the victim's son is Nikolay Kuzmina, a cherished member of the community.
https://marbleheadcurrent.org/2026/01/09/supporting-nikolay-beloved-community-members-mother-was-crash-victim/

NEW: The Current has learned that Marblehead teen Oscar Galante will head to court next week charged in the death of Savanah Gatchell.
https://marbleheadcurrent.org/2026/01/09/marblehead-teen-oscar-galante-heads-to-court-in-savanah-gatchells-death/

🎶Are you ready for some football? 🎶 Kids at Glover today are showing their Patriots spirit! 🏈
https://marbleheadcurrent.org/2026/01/09/super-bowl-spirit-heats-up-at-glover-school/

Marblehead's regular Saturday pro-democracy standout at the corner of Lafayette and Maple streets will be a candlelight vigil this Jan. 10, 3-4:30 p.m., in honor of Renee Good, the MN woman killed by ICE.
https://marbleheadcurrent.org/2026/01/09/marblehead-ice-out-candlelight-vigil-set-for-saturday/

Who’s up for haggis? Burns Night returns - Marblehead Current A Marblehead tradition for the last 18 years and a Scottish one since 1801, Burns Night will be celebrated again at The Landing Restaurant on Thursday, Jan. 15. Robert Burns, the Scottish poet, songwriter and music collector, lived in the second half of the 18th century and wrote more than 700 poems and songs in

A Marblehead tradition for the last 18 years and a Scottish one since 1801, Burns Night will be celebrated again at The Landing Restaurant on Thursday, Jan. 15.
https://marbleheadcurrent.org/2026/01/04/whos-up-for-haggis-burns-night-returns/

He grew up watching Bill Belichick coach the Pats. Now, Marblehead native Miles O'Neill will play for Belichick at UNC!
Read the story here: https://marbleheadcurrent.org/2026/01/08/marbleheads-miles-oneill-signs-with-belichick-unc/

Breaking news Thursday evening: https://marbleheadcurrent.org/2026/01/08/car-strikes-pole-on-humphrey-street-and-countryside-lane/

Inside a (new) year of art, music and history at the Marblehead Arts Association - Marblehead Current New exhibitions opening Jan. 17 will mark the start of another busy year at the Marblehead Arts Association, where contemporary works fill several galleries housed in the historic King Hooper Mansion, which is set to celebrate its tricentennial in 2028. The setting is as much a part of the experience as the art itself. “You

2026 is going to be a big year for the Marblehead Arts Association. Read more here so you don't miss a thing.
https://marbleheadcurrent.org/2026/01/07/inside-a-new-year-of-art-music-and-history-at-the-marblehead-arts-association/

It's a new year ... Come tell us what you'd like to read more about in the Current. Or ask us questions. We had about 20 people show up for our last Coffee With the Current. We hope to see you at this one!

EVERYTHING WILL BE OKAY: An outbreak of optimism - Marblehead Current Something’s going around and it’s not just the flu. Everywhere I turned last week, there were lists and columns and stories of things to be optimistic about in 2026. That’s the one bandwagon I’m happy to jump on. What were some of the upcoming developments inspiring hope? They ranged from the very personal to the

What makes *you* feel hopeful? We want to know...
https://marbleheadcurrent.org/2026/01/05/everything-will-be-okay-an-outbreak-of-optimism/

Marblehead health leaders warn of flu surge, stress importance of vaccination - Marblehead Current As flu cases surge across Massachusetts — reaching “very high” levels and killing at least 30 people so far this season — Marblehead public health leaders are urging residents to get vaccinated if they have not already. Officials cite two key factors fueling the spread: an unexpected new flu variant and lower vaccination rates. “We

Have you had the flu this season?
https://marbleheadcurrent.org/2026/01/07/marblehead-health-leaders-warn-of-flu-surge-stress-importance-of-vaccination/

About 200 people came to Riverhead Beach for #Marblehead's annual tree burning Tuesday night. Check out the story and photo gallery by Grey Collins.
https://marbleheadcurrent.org/2026/01/06/marblehead-tree-burning-warms-crowd-at-riverhead/

Winter weather advisory for Marblehead, much of state - Marblehead Current The National Weather Service has announced a winter weather advisory for much of Massachusetts, including Marblehead, starting Tuesday at 7 p.m. and running through Wednesday at 10 a.m. Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous, according to the advisory. Plan on slipper road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the

Before you head out on the roads tonight and tomorrow morning...
https://marbleheadcurrent.org/2026/01/06/winter-weather-advisory-for-marblehead-much-of-state/

State approval clears way for expanded Board of Health at June election - Marblehead Current The state Legislature has approved an expansion of the Marblehead Board of Health from three to five members, beginning with this June’s town election. In May 2024, Town Meeting voted overwhelmingly (522-90) to add two seats to the board. The measure, however, required approval from the Legislature and was never advanced. After the lapse, Town

#Marblehead voters will choose *three* Board of Health members this June.
https://marbleheadcurrent.org/2026/01/06/state-approval-clears-way-for-expanded-board-of-health-at-june-election/

MHS boys basketball coach Mike Giardi talks with the Current after last night's game that went into OT... The boys are looking forward to their next matchup Thursday night.
Read more at https://marbleheadcurrent.org/2026/01/06/magicians-fall-short-to-masco-58-55-in-ot-thriller/

It's all systems go for tonight at 6 p.m.!
https://marbleheadcurrent.org/2025/12/29/tree-pick-up-underway-annual-bonfire-jan-6/

Marblehead schools look to trim $1.7M from budget - Marblehead Current Marblehead Public Schools need to cut about $1.7 million to reach a level-funded budget for fiscal year 2027, Assistant Superintendent of Finance Mike Pfifferling announced at a Jan. 5 meeting. The town’s Finance Committee has directed all departments to prepare level-funded budgets for approval at Town Meeting in May. After consulting with the five school

An important update on building the next budget for #Marblehead schools...
https://marbleheadcurrent.org/2026/01/05/marblehead-schools-look-to-trim-1-7m-from-budget/

MPD log: Speaker theft disrupts video prank; cruiser involved in crash - Marblehead Current Friday, Dec. 26Alarms: 0911 hang-ups: 1Property/building checks: 8Vehicle stops, citations: 1Vehicle stops, verbal warnings: 2 10:09 a.m. An officer took a report over the phone from a Bennett Road resident who had discovered upon opening packages on Christmas morning that one of three boxes in which a set of pots and pans she had ordered

The latest from the Marblehead Police log: Read about a video prank that went awry.
https://marbleheadcurrent.org/2026/01/05/mpd-log-speaker-theft-disrupts-video-prank-cruiser-involved-in-crash/

Cold water, fresh start: Locals dive into new year - Marblehead Current Marblehead’s Wolfpack rang in the new year with a splash, diving into the frigid waters near the steps at Fort Sewall. On Jan. 1, the air temperature hovered around 26 degrees, while the water measured about 38 degrees. The cold conditions did little to deter participants, many of whom donned festive outfits before jumping in.

“It’s a baptism of sorts — a new beginning — and a chance to wash off the crazy year we all had. And if we can swim in 38-degree water, it kind of feels like we can do anything with the year ahead.”
https://marbleheadcurrent.org/2026/01/05/cold-water-fresh-start-local-dive-into-new-year/

FROM THE VAULT: Party like it’s 1773 - Marblehead Current On Dec. 16, 1773, Dr. Elisha Story snuck through the back door of Chase and Speakman’s Distillery in Boston, after its proprietors had closed for the night. He found dozens of men assembled there, including carpenters, shoemakers, blacksmiths and coopers. They organized into gangs to carry out a clandestine mission: proceed to Griffin’s Wharf and

Another cool story from Jarrett at the Marblehead Museum.
https://marbleheadcurrent.org/2025/12/31/from-the-vault-party-like-its-1773/

It's a great afternoon for a hot bowl of soup... What's your favorite?
https://marbleheadcurrent.org/2025/12/30/food-101-soup-traditions-resolutions-for-the-new-year/

A Marblehead family, who lived in Venezuela in the 90s, speaks about the U.S. military action there overnight. Congressman Seth Moulton calls it "reckless, elective regime change."
https://marbleheadcurrent.org/2026/01/03/moulton-congress-did-not-authorize-this-war-in-venezuela/

We want to hear from *you!* What are your resolutions for 2026?
https://marbleheadcurrent.org/2026/01/01/turning-the-page-to-2026-resolutions-from-across-marblehead/

The latest from the Marblehead Police logs ...
https://marbleheadcurrent.org/2025/12/30/mpd-log-a-tree-into-a-home-an-iphone-hack-and-a-quiet-christmas/

Marblehead lost many notable residents in 2025. This list is not comprehensive. Readers who wish to suggest an addition may email info@marbleheadnews.org.
https://marbleheadcurrent.org/2025/12/30/some-of-marbleheads-notable-deaths-in-2025/

Marblehead athletes wowed crowds and made headlines throughout 2025. Current sports reporter Joe McConnell takes a look back at 2025 for the Magicians and Hockey Headers.
https://marbleheadcurrent.org/2025/12/30/marblehead-sports-moments-of-2025/

Check it out: Marblehead’s most-read books of 2025 - Marblehead Current The end of the year brings no shortage of lists — best of, most memorable, even worst. Among the most anticipated are the book lists highlighting what readers loved (or didn’t) over the past 12 months. Two of Marblehead’s most book-friendly spots — Abbot Public Library and Saltwater Books — shared what readers were drawn

What was *your* favorite read in 2025?
https://marbleheadcurrent.org/2025/12/27/check-it-out-marbleheads-most-read-books-of-2025/

Here's the 4-1-1 from Fire Chief Jason Gilliland...
https://marbleheadcurrent.org/2025/12/29/tree-pick-up-underway-annual-bonfire-jan-6/

ICYMI: Choosing the top stories of any year isn’t easy. Here are the headlines that resonated the most with the Current newsroom. Let us what *you* would add to the list!
https://marbleheadcurrent.org/2025/12/26/trash-strike-zoning-fight-and-a-new-trike-marbleheads-year-to-remember/

What’s your job? Translating those plaques on homes in the Historic District - Marblehead Current Walking the streets of downtown Marblehead, the observant stroller may notice a plaque with a date and some text on many houses. Frequently, these plaques will indicate that a fisherman or mariner or ship captain once resided there. This is not very surprising; after all, the first permanent European settlers in 1629 were intrepid seafaring

"The walls may not quite talk, but the house plaques around town do reveal a little about life and work in colonial Marblehead."
https://marbleheadcurrent.org/2025/12/26/whats-your-job-translating-those-plaques-on-homes-in-the-historic-district/