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Leigh Blander

Co-Founder & Editor at Marblehead Current

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UPDATE: Commercial trash/weigh & pay to remain closed

The Marblehead Public Health Department put out an update Monday afternoon that the commercial/weigh & pay trash will remain closed through Jan. 1. "Please plan to use other waste options during this time," the statement said. "The residential entrance on Green Street will remain open for residential kitchen trash, recycling and yard waste for facility
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BREAKING NEWS: Rob Goodwin arrested in California

Marblehead resident Robert Goodwin has been arrested in California and charged with defrauding more than 100 Florida high school students and chaperones out of $400,000, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Department. Goodwin will be extradited to Florida. “Students and parents who lost money will be invited to meet him at the airport with Sheriff
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HOLIDAY TRADITIONS: The 54th Christmas Walk steps off this weekend

It’s an extra special event for Mrs. Claus The 54th annual Marblehead Christmas Walk weekend kicks off Thursday, Dec. 5, with beloved traditions including the tree lighting, Santa and Mrs. Claus' arrival by lobster boat, parade and more. This year's celebration carries extra meaning for Laura Best, Mrs. Claus' longtime "helper." After more than four
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Former Marblehead resident, accused of killing, dismembering wife, ...

Former Marblehead resident Brian Walshe pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder in the death of his wife, Ana, as his trial started Monday in Norfolk Superior Court. The couple lived on Edgewood Road in Marblehead with their young sons from 2020-2022. They lived in Cohasset at the time of Ana's death on New Year’s Day
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NEW: Chief defends enforcement of social host laws amid accusations...

Police Chief Dennis King answered accusations that he is not enforcing local and state social host laws that make anyone who gives alcohol to a minor or allows underage drinking on property they control responsible for the consequences. The laws are designed to prevent and/or address risky and harmful drinking behavior, King said. “As police
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The 54th Christmas Walk steps off this weekend

The 54th annual Marblehead Christmas Walk weekend kicks off Thursday, Dec. 4, with beloved traditions including the tree lighting, Santa and Mrs. Claus' arrival by lobster boat, parade and more. This year's celebration carries extra meaning for Laura Best, Mrs. Claus' longtime "helper." After more than four decades of listening to wishes and waving to
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Health board member accuses Marblehead police chief of not enforcin...

Speaking about the dangers of underage drinking in Marblehead, Board of Health member Tom McMahon accused Police Chief Dennis King of failing to enforce state and local social hosting laws that punish people who provide alcohol to minors in their residences. Under the law, police can issue citations and fines, which are then reported to
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UPDATE: Power restored after gas leak

Marblehead Police report that a residential gas leak on the Neck has prompted the Marblehead Municipal Light Department to shut off power to the Neck. Police are on the scene. This is a developing story. Stay with the Current.
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Health board member accuses Marblehead police chief of not enforcin...

Speaking about the dangers of underage drinking in Marblehead, Board of Health member Tom McMahon accused Police Chief Dennis King of failing to enforce state and local social hosting laws that punish people who provide alcohol to minors in their residences. Under the law, police can issue citations and fines, which are then reported to
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Town Planner resigns, Select Board considers plan to cut energy use

Town Planner Alex Eitler has resigned effective Dec. 12. Eitler has been on the job less than a year. He plans to move to Australia, according to Town Administrator Thatcher Kezer. At a Nov. 20 Select Board meeting, Kezer announced that the planner position would be posted soon. Member Jim Zisson asked whether the town
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Marblehead Police share e-bike safety tips

Marblehead Police Wednesday shared safety tips for e-bike riders after seeing "an increase of crashes and near misses involving e-bikes over the last year," according to an MPD statement "E-bikes allow children and teens to build independence and be socially engaged. However, parents need to be aware of the dangers of these devices so they