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MAA to debut first Youth Photography Art Exhibit
The Marblehead Arts Association is accepting submissions for its first open Youth Photography Art Exhibit for people under 18 years old, which will run Sept. 28-Nov. 3 in the Cushman Gallery at the MAA, 8 Hooper St. An opening reception is scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 29, 2-4 p.m. There is...
CURRENT EVENTS: Marblehead’s best bets
Current Events spotlights exciting happenings in the coming days. If you’d like to contribute a listing, please email Current Editor Leigh Blander at lblander@marbleheadnews.org. Classic car show. Thursday, July 26, 4 p.m. to dusk. The VFW Post 2005 is hosting a classic car show at 321 West Shore Drive....
Regatta Series Rolls Into Marblehead
Marblehead, Massachusetts, with its iconic deep harbor and jam-packed mooring field, is as picturesque as a New England coastal town can possibly be—a Shangri La or Pleasantville in the shadow of madcap Boston. And here on the harbor are three equally iconic yacht clubs that have been hosting the region’s biggestsailing fete of the summer for 135 years: Marblehead Race Week.
Tropeano veterans step up for Lynnfield veterans
Tony Tropeano and Sons Artistic Masonry is donating six workers and countless hours for the veneer work on the new Lynnfield Veterans Memorial on the Town Common. Tropeano and Sons, a company based in town, is owned by local resident Tony Tropeano Sr. Two of Tropeano’s sons, Pfc. Tony Tropeano Jr. and Staff Sgt. Joe Tropeano, work for their father and are working on the new memorial. The four other workers are Tony Tropeano Sr., his brother, Sgt. Ben Tropeano; Chris Hicks; and Peabody resident Equipment Operator Tim Connors.
Kyle Jones Named NECBL Week 7 Player of the Week
LYNN, Mass. — The New England Collegiate Baseball League (NECBL) recognized North Shore Navigators center fielder Kyle Jones as Week 7 Player of the Week, it was announced on Tuesday morning. A rising sophomore at the University of Florida, Jones hit .454 (10-for-22) with one double, one triple, eight...
Callahan Construction Chosen to Oversee Leefort Terrace Affordable Housing Redevelopment
Sustainable housing for low-income older adults and disabled households to be re-imagined from the ground up. BRIDGEWATER, MA / ACCESSWIRE / July 23, 2024 / Callahan Construction Managers (Callahan),a full-service construction management company headquartered in Bridgewater, Mass., announced today that it was selected to manage the ground-up reconstruction of the Leefort Terrace Affordable Housing complex in Salem, MA. When complete, Leefort will provide both existing and future residents with access to 124 eco-friendly, affordable apartments that will also be Passive House certified and 100% electric and solar powered. Beacon Communities is overseeing the redevelopment of this important community.
With public safety facility as backdrop, design review board member to face select board questions
IPSWICH — A member of the design review board who frequently criticized the public safety facility design may be facing a rocky path to re-appointment. John Sarni’s term expires this year, and he will meet the select board August 5 to discuss his role. A second DRB member,...
6th ‘Climate Action’ webinar will cover funding for EVs on Aug. 7
The sixth session in the MMA’s “Inspiring Climate Action” webinar series, on Aug. 7, will explore state incentives and federal funding options for electric vehicle charging infrastructure and low-emission vehicles. Anna Vanderspek, electric vehicle program director at the Green Energy Consumers Alliance, will discuss the types of...
Two conference titles, and much more, for Michelle Roach
When it comes to Michelle Roach’s favorite day of the year, it’s an easy answer: Christmas Eve. Gifts and holiday tunes are jolly, but for the two-sport coach in girls hockey and girls lacrosse, it’s more than that. It’s the alumnae skate for her Peabody-Lynnfield-North Reading girls hockey program.
Pastor Ed Smith takes on new role as Rowley’s fire chaplain
ROWLEY — Pastor Ed Smith was tied to the fire department long before he even knew it. Decades ago, Smith’s wife, Laurie, went to school with Mark Emery, the current fire chief. “We knew each other from way back in junior high,” Emery recalled. More than 40...
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu announces she's pregnant
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu has shared some exciting personal news: she's expecting. Wu is pregnant with her third child, she said in an interview with The Boston Globe Monday. A campaign representative confirmed the news in an email statement to the USA Today Network Tuesday. ...
Wednesday's Child: 9-year-old Emmanuel
MARE - Emmanuel, who likes to be called Manny, is an adorable, happy and energetic little boy. He thrives on keeping busy by engaging in activities with others. He also loves to eat, especially "mac and cheese." On target developmentally and physically, he gets along well with other children with adults. He is also very bright and excels in school. Manny really loves to build with Legos and ride his bike and scooter around the neighborhood. He has a beautiful smile, is very caring, and can easily express himself and his needs thoughtfully. He loves one-on-one attention.For more information you can contact MARE: 617-964-MARE (6273) or visit www.mareinc.org.Since its inception in 1981, Wednesday's Child has been a collaboration of the Massachusetts Adoption Resource Exchange (MARE), the Department of Children & Families and WBZ-TV/CBS Boston. Hosted by Jack Williams for 34 years, this weekly series has given a face and voice to the children who wait the longest for families. Wednesday's Child has helped find homes for hundreds of waiting children and continues to raise awareness about adoption from foster care.
Cloudy skies, cooler temperatures and passing showers expected for New England
Another cool-ish, clammy day. Some would define "clammy" as a humid, cool day, and that's exactly what's on tap for Wednesday. Highs will only manage the low 70s as the clouds keep the upper hand and the breezes come in from the east. There will be a couple of showers at times, with the slight chance some of them drop a short period of heavy rain.
To Do Today: Catch a Free Outdoor Screening of Jaws at the Anchor Boston
Indulge in a cocktail and watch the world’s most famous shark on the big screen, with views of the city skyline. A free screening of Jaws, as part of the Anchor Boston’s Watch Wednesdays summer series. Check out the venue’s events calendar here. When?. Seating opens tonight...
Boston While Black is showing off — and building — the city's vibrant Black culture
Boston While Black connects the city’s Black professionals, entrepreneurs and students with networking opportunities, cultural events, and resources as they navigate through the city and build their lives and careers. On July 20th, Boston While Black hosted their fourth annual Family Reunion event at the Seaport’s Lawn on D....
Select Board discusses hybrid meeting policies for town boards
WESTFORD — Amid a public hearing for a proposed zoning bylaw that would regulate future firearms businesses in town, several attendees and officials have questioned why certain public hearings remain in person only. The Select Board continued discussions regarding a policy for hybrid access to public hearings for land...
Slow start and increased cost of renovating Putnam School housing has CHA in litigation
Slow start and increased cost of renovating Putnam School housing has CHA in litigation. The Cambridge Housing Authority and the construction company that redeveloped its historic Putnam School in East Cambridge are in a high-stakes legal battle, with each side saying the other is responsible for more than a year’s delay in finishing the project. The authority says the contractor, B.C. Construction of North Reading, mismanaged the project and owes the authority almost $2 million in damages stemming from the delay. B.C. Construction has sued the authority for $1.4 million in unpaid bills and says it’s owed another $2 million in costs from the delay, faulting the authority, city departments involved with the project and Eversource for the holdups.
Boston police search for missing 17-year-old from Hyde Park
Police in Boston are looking for a missing teenager last seen more than a week ago. The Boston Police Department said Tuesday that it was searching for 17-year-old Walin Perez of Hyde Park. Perez was last seen around 7:30 a.m. July 12 on River Street in Hyde Park, police said.
Celebrate Independence Day week at Boston Harborfest
The annual event brings four days of historical reenactments, live music, and fireworks to Boston. The annual Boston Harborfest returns to town Independence Day week, bringing live entertainment, historical reenactments, and fireworks to downtown Boston for a four-day celebration. The week culminates with the City of Boston’s official Independence Day commemoration on the morning of the Fourth of July, including a parade and a reading of the Declaration of Independence.
Attend the Embrace Ideas Festival in Boston
Join a three-day celebration of Black art, culture, joy, and excellence. Setting the stage for its third annual Embrace Ideas Festival, nonprofit Embrace Boston continues to unite local, state, and national leaders for a better and more inclusive Boston. And, this year, it aptly begins on Juneteenth. Held at the...
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