Monday, June 3, 2013
Our "Five Things to Know Today" column provides essential daily information at a glance.
1. Weather Watch: Ah! Wasn't it great last night when the heat broke? Okay, today's forecast calls for rain and possibly a thunderstorm before 4 p.m., then rain likely. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. High near 70. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph. 2. Last Day to Register for June 25 Elections: Wednesday is the last day to register for the June 25 special Senate election and town Proposition 2 1/2 override. You can register at the Town Clerk's office through 8 p.m. Wednesday. 3. Marblehead Lacrosse Teams Move Forward in Playoffs: Both Marblehead High School lacrosse teams won in their playoff games on Friday, with the boys besting Falmouth 15-1 and the girls blasting Bishop Fenwick 21-5. The boys next go on the road to face second-…
Friday, May 31, 2013
Our "Five Things to Know Today" column provides essential daily information at a glance, including details on the big household hazardous waste collection at the DPW on Saturday.
1. Weather Watch: Sunny, with a high near 82. Southwest wind 3 to 8 mph. 2. Zero Waste Day: Time for spring cleaning, and the town is ready with a major assist on Saturday. Nearly anything you can think of that you'd like to get rid of will be accepted at the DPW, 5 Tower Way on Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon. Check the attached flyer for a complete list of what you can bring, from old paint to electronics to plastic play sets. 3. Warwick Sign Discussion: The Planning Board takes up the discussion about the old/new Warwick sign this morning in an 8:05 a.m. meeting at Abbot Hall. 4. Lacrosse Reminder: Both of the Marblehead High School lacrosse teams are in playoff action here in town today. The boys team faces Falmouth at 5 p.m. while the …
Thursday, May 30, 2013
Welcome to a better-late-than-never edition of our "Five Things to Know Today" column.
1. Weather Watch: As you've probably heard and are starting to feel, this is the beginning of a four-day heat wave. Today it's mostly sunny, with a high near 82. West wind around 9 mph. Much hotter down in Boston, with temps above 90. 2. Board of Selectmen: The Board of Selectmen meet tonight. Among the agenda items is West Shore Gardens. 7:30 p.m. at Abbot Hall. 3. Boys Lacrosse Faces Falmouth in Second Round of Playoffs: The Marblehead High School boys lacrosse team crushed Dartmouth 14-1 in the first round of the MIAA East Division 2 tournament. They'll face Falmouth at 5 p.m. Friday at home. 4. Girls Lacrosse Wins in First Round of Playoffs: The stormy weather didn't postpone yesterday's tilt between the second-seeded Marblehead High …
Wednesday, May 29, 2013
Our "Five Things to Know Today" column provides essential daily information at a glance, including the result from Tuesday's first-round boys lacrosse playoff game.
1. Weather Watch: Rain and thunderstorms before noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between noon and 5 p.m., then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5 p.m. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Patchy fog before 1 p.m. High near 64. Southeast wind around 7 mph. 2. Board of Selectmen: The Board of Selectmen meet tonight. Among the agenda items is West Shore Gardens. 7:30 p.m. at Abbot Hall. 3. Boys Lacrosse Cruises in First Round of Playoffs: The Marblehead High School boys lacrosse team crushed Dartmouth yesterday 14-1 in the first round of the MIAA East Division 2 tournament. They'll face the winner of Bishop Feehan-Falmouth at 5 p.m. Friday, with the location still TBA. 4. More Playoff Schedules: Today's…
Tuesday, May 28, 2013
Our "Five Things to Know Today" column provides essential daily information at a glance.
1. Weather Watch: Sunny, with a high near 65. Light and variable wind becoming southeast 8 to 13 mph in the morning. 2. Trash and Recycling Delayed One Day: Because of Memorial Day, the town will be picking up trash and recycling one day later than your normal day. For instance, Monday pickups will be today. 3. Boys Lacrosse Playoff Bracket is Out: The Marblehead High School boys lacrosse team is seeded 10th in the MIAA East Division 2 tournament. They host 23rd-seeded Dartmouth at 5 p.m. today. As a reminder, the second-seeded Marblehead High girls lacrosse drew 15th-seeded Wilmington in the first round. That game is Wednesday at home at 4 p.m. 4. Zoning Board of Appeals: Among today's civic meetings is the Zoning Board of Appeals, where …
Friday, May 24, 2013
Our "Five Things to Know Today" column brings you essential daily information at a glance, including the just-announced seedings for the girls lax tournament.
1. Weather Watch: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Patchy fog before 3pm. High near 63. South wind 5 to 14 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100 percent. 2. Memorial Day Remembrances in Marblehead: I highlighted these earlier this week, but here are the basics for Memorial Day observances this year, including the schedule for Sunday's Memorial Day service and Monday's parade. 3. Girls Lacrosse Playoff Bracket is Out: The second-seeded Marblehead High girls lacrosse drew 15th-seeded Wilmington in the first round of the MIAA playoffs. The game is Wednesday at home at 4 p.m. 4. Family Beach Cleanup: Beach season is just about here. On Saturday, the One Healthy Ocean Family Beach cleanup will patrol all …
Thursday, May 23, 2013
Our "Five Things to Know Today" column brings you essential daily information at a glance, including an important deadline today for Marblehead artists.
1. Weather Watch: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Patchy fog before 1 p.m. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. South wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 12 to 17 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent. 2. Marblehead Festival of Arts Drop-Off Day: Bring your pieces to Abbot Hall tonight between 6-8 p.m. This is the last day visual arts pieces are being accepted. Here are the details you'll need to know. 3. Try Out for "The Tempest": The Marblehead Little Theatre's production of "The Tempest" has its second day of auditions today. Here's what you need to know. Break a leg! 4. Magicians in Action: Weather permitting, home Marblehead High School games today include boys tennis …
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Our "Five Things to Know Today" column brings you essential daily information at a glance, including the town's release of the exact language you'll see when you vote on the Prop 2 1/2 override on June 25.
1. Weather Watch: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before noon. Patchy fog between 7 a.m. and noon. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. Light and variable wind becoming southeast 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70 percent. 2. Warrant for Prop 2 1/2 Overrides Available: The town has released the language you'll see on the warrants when you vote in the June 25 special election. I've also attached the warrant to this post as a PDF. Interestingly, the warrants do not say the exact amounts of tax dollars the town wants to collect beyond the Proposition 2 1/2 limits (which cap government spending growth at 2.5 percent per year.) 3. Help Place U.S. Flags on Veterans' Graves: As part of the town's …
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Our "Five Things to Know Today" column provides essential daily information at a glance. This morning we're focusing on the summer's big drain project.
1. Weather Watch: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after noon. Patchy fog after 7 a.m. Cloudy and cooler with a high near 60. East wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent. 2. Business Owners Cite Drain Project Concerns: Our lead story this morning is about last night's meeting of business owners, town officials and drain project contractors. Here is our full report. 3. Drain Project Timeline, Maps and Traffic Patterns: The town has posted an information sheet with the drain project's timeline, maps of where the work will take place, and information on the traffic patterns that will be used during construction. I've attached it as a PDF or you can see it here on the town's Web site. 4. Magicians in Action: …
Monday, May 20, 2013
Our "Five Things to Know Today" column provides essential daily information at a glance, including this year's schedule for Memorial Day observations.
1. Weather Watch: Isolated showers, then scattered showers and thunderstorms after 4 p.m. Patchy fog before 10 a.m. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. South wind 6 to 8 mph becoming west in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. 2. Drain Project Meeting: As we noted on Friday, the Pleasant Street-Area Drain Project is set to begin this summer. Many local business owners are concerned about the project's impact on their bottom lines. Tonight, the Water & Sewer Board holds a public meeting about the project. 5:30 p.m. at 100 Tower Way, Building 11. 3. Memorial Day Observations: The town has posted information about this year's Memorial Day observations, including how to get U.S. flags for graves and information on …
Chris Helms
3:01 pm on Thursday, May 23, 2013
Thanks, Betty! I mentioned that deadline in the "Five Things to Know" column earlier this week but it's good to have another reminder. more ›