This
week’s community bulletin highlights key town deadlines, meetings,
programs, events and civic reminders. Click any blue item to go directly
to source material, registration pages or full details.
Business workshop on hiring:
The Marblehead Chamber of Commerce and Enterprise Center will present
“Start Up Tuesday: Making Your First Hire a Success” on Tuesday,
March 3 from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the
Enterprise Center at Salem State University. The free session provides
early‑stage business owners with guidance on deciding between
contractors and employees and crafting effective job descriptions.
Registration is available online.
MAA hosts spring exhibit reception March 1: The
Marblehead Arts Association will hold an opening reception for its
spring exhibits on Sunday, March 1 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at 8 Hooper
Street. The reception marks the start of multiple shows running
Feb. 28 through April 11, and the galleries will be open Wednesday
through Sunday from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free and donations
are appreciated
Free tax prep:
Abbot Public Library is taking reservations beginning Jan. 26 for its
AARP Tax Counseling Program, offering free tax preparation assistance on
Tuesday afternoons from Feb. 3 through April 14 at the library's event
center, 235 Pleasant St.
Fuel assistance applications open:
The North Shore Community Action Programs is accepting applications for
fuel assistance, which helps low-income households pay heating bills. A
household of one with annual income below $45,392 or two people below
$59,359 is eligible, with higher thresholds for larger families. New
applicants and returning customers should contact Sharon Doliber at the
Council on Aging at 781-631-6225 for help completing paperwork.
MFoA fundraisers set: The
Marblehead Festival of Arts will hold four speed puzzling fundraisers
at Abbot Hall in the lead-up to the 2026 Festival. Events are scheduled
for March 7, Aug. 8, Sept. 26 and Nov. 7, with competitions running from
10 a.m. to noon and additional time reserved for setup and cleanup.
Organizers say a January event drew strong participation and spectator
interest, prompting the expanded schedule and a planned champions round
in November.
Swampscott Fish Tales event:
Swampscott Tides will host Swampscott Fish Tales: An Evening of
Community Storytelling on Saturday, March 28, at 7 p.m. at Swampscott
High School, featuring 10-minute stories on the theme “A Fish Out of
Water” as a fundraiser for the neighboring nonprofit.
MLT to open “A Few Good Men": Marblehead Little Theatre at 12 School St. will open its production of "A
Few Good Men" on Friday, March 6. The play, written by Aaron Sorkin and
directed by Billy Lewand, tells the story of military lawyers defending
two Marines and runs through March 15. Tickets are available online and
performances take place at the historic Firehouse Theatre.
Me&Thee Music to welcom jazz duo :
Me&Thee Music will welcome swing‑jazz duo Guy Van Duser
and Billy Novick for a 50th anniversary concert on Friday,
March 6 at 8 p.m. Doors open at 7:15 p.m., and the
performance takes place at the Unitarian Universalist Church,
28 Mugford Street. The concert celebrates the pair’s finger‑style
guitar and clarinet collaboration, and tickets are available through the
Me&Thee website. The nonprofit, all-volunteer series will also
collect nonperishable food donations for the Marblehead Food Pantry.
Budget hearing:
he Marblehead School Committee will hold a public hearing on the
proposed fiscal year 2027 school budget on Thursday, Feb. 26 at 6 p.m.
during its regular meeting at the Marblehead High School Library, 2
Humphrey St. The hearing is held in accordance with MGL Chapter 71,
Section 38N. Residents may also participate virtually via Zoom.
The meeting ID is 978 8676 2817 and the password is 610612.
Participants may also dial in at +1 646 931 3860. A line-item breakdown
of the proposed fiscal year 27 budget is available for public review at
the Marblehead Public Schools offices, 9 Widger Road, and on the
district website at under Budget Documents.
Kindergarten registration open:
Marblehead Public Schools urges parents and guardians whose children
will be five years old by September 1 to register for kindergarten for
the 2026‑2027 school year. Registration opens on February 23 and
requires submitting proof of age, residency and other documents through
the district’s online enrollment portal. Families may choose between
free half‑day kindergarten or a full‑day program costing $4,120. Parents
should visit the Marblehead Public Schools website for registration
instructions and required forms.
Safe boating course offered:
A Massachusetts boating safety course will be held March 21 at the
Boston Yacht Club, 1 Front St. Starting April 1, 2026, anyone operating a
motorized vessel in Massachusetts — including powerboats, sailboats and
personal watercraft — must complete an approved boating safety
education course under the new state law. The course will cover
navigation rules, emergency procedures and environmental protection. The
entry fee is $80 for nonmembers.
Multiple vacancies:
The Select Board has posted vacancies on several appointed town boards
and commissions, including the Conservation Commission, Design Review
Board, Disabilities Commission, Marblehead Cultural Council, Marblehead
Community Access and Media, the Old & Historic Districts Commission
(alternate) and the Task Force Against Discrimination. Residents
interested in serving must submit a letter of interest and resume to the
Select Board at Abbot Hall, 188 Washington St., or by email to
wileyk@marbleheadma.gov. Positions remain open until filled.
Resident facilities permits available:
The Board of Health says facility permit sticker applications are open,
with stickers valid Jan. 1-Dec. 31 and required for Transfer Station
access and resident parking at Devereux Beach.
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