Every week we answer a question submitted by one of our readers as part of our You Ask...Patch Answers column. On Thursday, we received an email from a local resident who was wondering when they can expect the former Fruit of the Four Seasons to be demolished. He wrote: "I heard that they will be taking down the Four Seasons sometime this summer - do you know when? I'd love to get it on camera. Thanks!"  --- According to a representative of Stone River LLC, the company developing the site, the original plan was to have the former home of the Fruit of the Four Seasons on Atlantic Avenue torn …

You've seen the yard signs sprouting up — a sure sign that another town election is just around the corner. This year's town election falls on Monday, May 13. Here is an example of the ballot you'll see when you vote. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Here's where you vote: If you live in Precincts 1, 2 or 3, you'll vote at the Masonic Temple at 62 Pleasant St., according to the Town Clerk's web site. Residents of Precincts 4, 5 or 6 will vote at the Community Center at 10 Humphrey St. If you're not sure which precinct you live in, the Secretary of State's Web site has a handy online look-…

Every week, we set out to answer a question submitted by one of our readers as part of our You Ask...Patch Answers column. On Monday, we received an email from a local resident who was hoping we might be able to provide an update regarding the Harbors and Waters Board's plan to replace the docks off of Commercial Street. They asked: I saw they were going to be replacing the Commercial Street docks while walking my dog this morning. Any idea when that is going to happen? Who is going to be paying for it? --- According to Marblehead Harbormaster Webb Russell, the replacement of the 28-year-old …

Each week, we set out to answer a question submitted by one of our readers as part of our You Ask...Patch Answers column. Earlier this week, we received an email from Greg Lawrence, a local resident who was wondering what was next for the Stramski Pier project. He asked: Any way we can get an update on the construction of the Stramski Pier? Will it be ready for the summer sailing season? --- The Story So Far When we last checked in on the seven-year Stramski Pier Project in August, we learned that local officials were preparing for it to drag into the summer of 2013 because of a problem with …

Every week, we set out to answer a question submitted by one of our readers as part of our You Ask...Patch Answers column. On Monday morning, a local resident emailed in a question about the availability of that brand new parking lot behind the Warwick Place building on Pleasant Street. They asked: I was just wondering when it will be OK to park behind Warwick Place. I drove by the other day and I saw a bunch of cars in there. It would be a big help if that parking lot was available if Roundhouse Road fills up. Thanks! --- The simple answer is not right now. According to Groom Construction Co…

Every week, we set out to answer a question submitted by one of our readers as part of our You Ask...Patch Answers column. On Friday, we received an email from a local resident who wanted us to nail down exactly where a recently-donated stretch of land was located off of May Street. They asked: I heard the Selectmen accepted a big chunk of land off of May Street Wednesday night but I can't picture in my mind exactly where that is? Do you know what the plan is for the parcel? Thanks! --- At their meeting at Abbot Hall Wednesday night, the Board of Selectmen voted unanimously to accept the …

Every week, we set out to answer a question sent in by one of our readers as part of our You Ask...Patch Answers column. On Monday, we received this question from local resident Brett McCarty: Do you know what's going into the old convenience store space on Humphrey Street across from Clifton Avenue? It's been boarded up for the 5 1/2 years we've lived in town and suddenly in the past week the boards are off and activity is happening. When we stopped by Monday afternoon, the lights were on, the door was open and Oceanview Glass owner Steve Graves was hard at work in the rear of the shop, …

On Friday, a South Boston woman alerted us on Facebook to a local sailboat that she said has been beached at Kelly's Landing in Boston for about a week. The photo snapped of the Missing Star - Marblehead, seen above, was taken by South Boston resident Eileen Murphy, who wanted us to find out if the boat's owner was aware of where it ended up. Soon after our initial post, we learned from several of our followers on Twitter that the Missing Star has been beached in South Boston since Hurricane Sandy rocked the region. So, as part of this week's You Ask...Patch Answers column, we set out to …

Every week we tackle a question submitted by one of our readers as part of our You Ask...Patch Answers column. We're going to do a bit of a role reversal this week.  This week we have a question for you, our readers, regarding the future of Marblehead For Teens, a local start-up nonprofit aimed at establishing a teen-managed teen center in Marblehead. According to a post on the organization's Facebook page, Marblehead For Teens recently delayed their plans to move into the former Sundance building on Pleasant Street, citing a lack of funding. Executive Director Molly Williams said the …

The hot topic at Wednesday's meeting of the Board of Selectmen will be a public hearing regarding Casa Corona's bid for Marblehead's first carry-in alcoholic beverage license. Unable to secure a liquor license of their own, Casa Corona owners Jose and Felix Bracamontes are hoping that securing a BYOB license will translate to a boost in business at their Mexican restaurant on Smith Street. Ever since the restaurant filed a request in September, board members have been hard at work, laying out the guidelines pertaining to local carry-in alcoholic beverage licenses. They approved these local …

Marblehead's Winter Parking Ban will continue until April 15, 2013 - and earlier this week, one of our readers asked us if we could provide a list of places where they can legally leave their car overnight.  So, as part of this week's You Ask...Patch Answers column, here's a quick run-down of some of the places in town where people without their own spaces can park overnight, though many of these spaces require that the owners retrieve their vehicles before 7 a.m. or they will be ticketed. Before parking, be sure to adhere to the rules of each individual parking lot as they vary. Roundhouse …

Every week we answer a question submitted by one of our readers as part of our You Ask...Patch Answers column. In response to a police log post we published last week entitled "47 Political Signs Reported Stolen," a local resident emailed us in the hopes that we could shed some light on the recent uptick in stolen lawn signs in Marblehead. They wrote: "Can you find out which political party's signs are going missing? Has anyone been caught in the act yet? I think people in town deserve to get more information on this, considering the election is just around the corner. Thanks!" --- According …

Every week we set out to answer a question submitted by one of our readers as part of our You Ask...Patch Answers column. On Friday, we received an email from Liz Michaud, who was wondering why the water in Marblehead Harbor has appeared brown in recent weeks. She asked: "Can you find out what is causing the brown water in the harbor?" --- Apparently, the recent appearance of brown water in Marblehead Harbor is the result of algae and dirt and does not present a public health issue, according to this morning's police log. When asked about "dark brown water" down by Lee Street, the …

Every week we set out to answer a question submitted by one of our readers as part of our You Ask...Patch Answers column. On Saturday, we received an email from a local resident who was wondering exactly where Marblehead's oldest house was located. They asked: "I enjoyed reading your recent article on the secret stairway inside the Norden House on Glover Square! Is that considered the oldest house in all of Marblehead? Can you find out for us please?"  --- The oldest house in Marblehead is the Ambrose Gale House on Franklin Street, which was built around 1663, according to Historical …

You'd be hard-pressed to find another North Shore street with more American flags than Marblehead's Atlantic Avenue - which is the focus of this week's You Ask...Patch Answers column. This week we didn't receive a question - but a challenge - from a local resident who wondered if we would be willing to go out and count the American flags on Atlantic Avenue. They wrote: "Our family has noticed more and more flags being installed on Atlantic Avenue and our kids have even made a game out of trying to count the American flags! Might be a fun contest to ask people how many there are." --- So, on …

Every week we set out to answer a question submitted by one of our readers as part of our You Ask...Patch Answers column. Earlier this week, we received an email from a local resident who was curious about what would become of the Marblehead Fire Department's old pumper once the new $1.2 million quint ladder truck arrives. They asked: "I enjoyed your recent article on the fire department's new quint. Who are they going to be selling the old pumper truck to? Are they going to scrap it for parts? Thanks!" --- According to Fire Chief Jason Gilliland, the department's 1987 Mack Pumper, seen in …

Every week we set out to answer a question submitted by one of our readers as part of our You Ask...Patch Answers column. Last week, we received an email from a local resident who was wondering what kind of helicopters would be landing at Village School as part of the USMC Marine Aviaition Centennial Celebration next week. They asked: "I read in a press release posted online that the helicopters that will be landing at Village School are the 'kind we see on the evening news.' Exactly what kind of aircraft can we expect?" --- According to the celebration's official website, they will be: CH-53…

Every week we set out to answer a question submitted by one of our readers as part of our You Ask...Patch Answers column. On Wednesday, we received an email from a local resident who was wondering when the Marblehead Fire Department's new $1.2 million quint ladder truck would be pulling into the station on Ocean Avenue. They asked: "I was so pleased to hear that town residents approved the fire department's request for a new fire truck at last month's special election. Can you find out when they expect to have it at the station?" --- At a Board of Selectmen's meeting at Abbot Hall on June 27…

Every week we set out to answer a question submitted by one of our readers as part of our You Ask...Patch Answers column. On Friday, we received an email from a local resident who wanted to know when Glover School was going to be torn down so they could make sure they were there with their camera.  --- At a Board of Selectmen's meeting at Abbot Hall Wednesday night, Town Administrator Jeff Chelgren said blasting is scheduled begin at the site on July 24 and demolition will commence on Aug. 6. Workers at the site Tuesday afternoon were still completing asbestos abatement on the interior of the…

If you've driven down Lafayette Street recently, you've probably noticed the Grown Ups 2 "Ice Cream House" being constructed near the basketball court at Gatchell Park. On Sunday, we received an email from a local resident who was curious about the construction project and decided to make it the focus of this week's You Ask...Patch Answers column. They asked: "Can you look into what they're building for Grown Ups 2 on the grass over at Gatchell's? Is that a building that we'll be able to keep when film crews leave?" Though Columbia Pictures film crews won't necessarily take the stand with …