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Thursday, January 10, 2013

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Five Things to Know: A Proposed Osprey Nesting Pole

Here are the five things you need to know before you start your day in Marblehead.

Today is Thursday, Jan. 10, and here are the five things you need to know: 1. It should be a pleasant day in Marblehead. The National Weather Service is predicting that local residents can expect it to be sunny, with a high near 44.  Tonight should be partly cloudy, with a high low 34. (sunrise, 7:12 a.m.; high tide, 9:15 a.m.; low tide, 3:39 p.m.; sunset, 4:30 p.m.) 2. The Conservation Commission will meet tonight at the Mary Alley Municipal Building on Widger Road. The meeting, scheduled to begin at 7 p.m., is expected to feature a discussion regarding the proposed installation of an osprey nesting pole at the Goldthwait Reservation, according to the posted agenda. 3. The Board of Selectmen unanimously approved a common victualler's …

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Haley's Market Cafe Will Have Wi-Fi, Fancy Lights [VIDEO], Abbot Hall, Mary A. Alley Municipal Building, and 2 more ›

Tuesday, January 8, 2013

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5 Things (And an MHS Swim Meet) Jan. 8

Here are the five things you need to know before you start your day in Marblehead.

Today is Tuesday, Jan. 8, and here are the five things you need to know: 1. It will be an unseasonably warm winter day in Marblehead. The National Weather Service is predicting that local residents can expect it to be sunny, with a high near 44. Tonight should be mostly clear, with a low around 31. (sunrise, 7:12 a.m.; high tide, 7:17 a.m.; low tide, 1:44 p.m.; sunset, 4:28 p.m.) 2. The Board of Selectmen will meet tonight in the Selectmen's Meeting Room of Abbot Hall to hear new Town Adminstrator Jeff Chelgren deliver the State of Marblehead. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 5 p.m. Click Here for our full story. 3. Members of the Marblehead Fire Department completed their annual ice rescue training Monday afternoon at Redds Pond. …

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Abbot Hall, Town of Marblehead, State of the Town Presentation Tuesday, Town of Marblehead - Fire Dept, and 4 more ›

Thursday, January 3, 2013

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5 Things (And a Beached Boat) Jan. 3

Here are the five things you need to know before you start your day in Marblehead.

Today is Thursday, Jan. 3, and here are the five things you need to know: 1. You'll want to bundle up for a freezing day in Marblehead. The National Weather Service is predicting that local residents can expect it to be sunny, with a high near 22. Tonight should be mostly cloudy, with a low are 20. (sunrise, 7:13 a.m.; low tide, 8:54 a.m.; high tide, 3:03 p.m.; sunset, 4:23 p.m.) 2. Wonder what's going on with that Marblehead sailboat you've seen online that has been beached in South Boston for weeks? We tracked down a representative of the Boston Police Department's Harbor Patrol Division who had a few answers for us. Click Here for our full story. 3. The case against a Peabody man accused of raping a Marblehead woman in a Washington …

In this Article:

Local Sailboat Found Beached in Boston, Details Emerge in Alleged Rape of Marblehead Woman, Marblehead High School, and 1 more ›

Friday, December 28, 2012

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5 Things (And a Rainbow After the Storm)

Here are the five things you need to know before you start your day in Marblehead.

Today is Friday, Dec. 28, and here are the five things you need to know: 1. It will be another chilly day in Marblehead. The National Weather Service is predicting that local residents can expect it to be mostly sunny, with a high near 37. Tonight should be partly cloudy, with a low around 26. (sunrise, 7:12 a.m.; high tide, 10:57 a.m.; sunset, 4:18 p.m.; low tide, 5:15 p.m.) 2. Marblehead's State Street Landing was partially flooded and the Veterans Memorial Causeway closed Thursday morning as a powerful storm passed through town during high tide. Bonnie Curtis was nice enough to send in a photograph of a rainbow after the storm - it's attached to this post. 3. Are you a fan of our weekly Marblehead real estate posts? There weren't many …

In this Article:

The Landing, 10 Most Expensive Homes Sold in Marblehead in 2012, and Congressman Edward Markey Says He Will Run For U.S. Senate

Thursday, December 27, 2012

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5 Things (And a Hockey Game) Dec. 27

Here are the five things you need to know before you start your day in Marblehead.

Today is Thursday, Dec. 27, and here are the five things you need to know: 1. You'll want to be prepared for some wet and windy weather today. The National Weather Service is predicting that local residents can expect rain and a daily high near 44. Tonight should be cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 28. (sunrise, 7:12 a.m.; high tide, 10:18 a.m.; sunset, 4:17 p.m.; low tide, 4:37 p.m.) 2. Looking for a good reason to cheer today? Marblehead High School's boys' varsity hockey team will hit the road today to take part in the annual Gloucester Times Holiday Hockey Tournament. The puck is scheduled to drop at 6 p.m. tonight, so if you're free consider attending. 3. Curbside collection of Christmas trees in …

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Marblehead High School

Thursday, December 20, 2012

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5 Things (And Snowflakes for Sandy Hook) Dec. 20

Here are the five things you need to know before you start your day in Marblehead.

Today is Thursday, Dec. 20, and here are the five things you need to know: 1. It should be another pleasant day in Marblehead. The National Weather Service is predicting that local residents can expect it to be mostly sunny, with a high near 42. Tonight should be mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. (sunrise, 7:09 a.m.; low tide, 10:35 a.m.; sunset, 4:13 p.m.; high tide, 4:53 p.m.) 2. Former Newtown, Conn., Marblehead residents Cindy and Ross Schieffer, formerly of Newtown, Conn., have a drop box at their West Shore Drive home for residents interested in decorating a Snowflake for Sandy Hook. Click Here for all the details. 3. The Marblehead School Committee will meet tonight at the high school on Humphrey Street. The meeting, scheduled to…

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Marblehead High School and Collecting 'Snowflakes for Sandy Hook'

Tuesday, December 18, 2012

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5 Things (And More Rain) Dec. 18

Here are the five things you need to know before you start your day in Marblehead.

Today is Tuesday, Dec. 18, and here are the five things you need to know: 1. It'll be another rainy day in Marblehead. The National Weather Service is predicting that local residents can expect showers, and a high near 49. Tonight should be cloudy, with a low around 37. (sunrise, 7:08 .m.; low tide, 8:38 a.m.; high tide, 2:55 p.m.; sunset, 4:12 p.m.) 2. Have you considered what you would do with your last few hours in Marblehead? With the deadline for the Mayan Apocalypse fast approaching, we figured it couldn't hurt to be prepared. Click Here to let your neighbors know what you would do with your last day in town. 3. Marblehead High School's boys' varsity basketball team will host Saugus tonight at the high school on Humphrey Street. Tip-…

In this Article:

Abbot Hall, Town of Marblehead, Marblehead High School, and How Would You Spend Your Last Day in Marblehead?

Monday, December 17, 2012

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5 Things (And a Sports Illustrated Cover) Dec. 17

Here are the five things you need to know before you start your day in Marblehead.

Today is Monday, Dec. 17, and here are the five things you need to know: 1. You'll want to be prepared for wet weather today. The National Weather Service is predicting that local residents can expect showers and a high near 45. Tonight should be rainy, with a low around 41. (sunrise, 7:07 a.m.; high tide, 2:00 p.m.; sunset, 4:11p.m.; low tide, 8:17 p.m.) 2. If you haven't heard, Marblehead's very own gold medal winner Kayla Harrison shares the spotlight on the cover of this month's edition of Sports Illustrated with MLB star R.A. Dickey. Congrats Kayla! 3. Dozens of Marblehead residents huddled together at Memorial Park Saturday evening at a candlelight vigil aimed at honoring the memories of those lost in Friday's horrific school …

In this Article:

Memorial Park, Marblehead Mourns Connecticut School Shooting, and Marblehead Honors Local Olympians

Friday, December 14, 2012

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5 Things (And Tonight's Tip-Off) Dec. 14

Here are the five things you need to know before you start your day in Marblehead.

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Today is Friday, Dec. 14, and here are the five things you need to know: 1. It should be a beautiful day in Marblehead. The National Weather Service is predicting that local residents can expect it to be sunny, with a high near 46. Tonight should be mostly clear, with a low around 31. (sunrise, 7:05 a.m.; high tide, 11:17 a.m.; sunset, 4:10 p.m.; low tide, 5:41 p.m.) 2. Marblehead firefighters knocked down a two-alarm blaze on McKinley Road early Thursday morning. We've got some more details this morning about the outstanding job that local firefighters did to extinguish the fire. Click Here for our full story. 3. Looking for something to do tonight? Marblehead High School's boys' varsity basketball team will host the Danvers Falcons …

In this Article:

Marblehead High School, Mary A. Alley Municipal Building, Town of Marblehead - Fire Dept, and 2 more ›

Thursday, December 13, 2012

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5 Things (And a Holiday Sing-a-Long) Dec. 13

Here are the five things you need to know before you start your day in Marblehead.

Today is Wednesday, Dec. 13, and here are the five things you need to know: 1. It should be another pleasant day in Marblehead. The National Weather Service is predicting that local residents can expect it to be sunny, with a high near 42. Tonight should be mostly clear, with a low around 35. (sunrise, 7:05 a.m.; high tide, 10:24 a.m.; sunset, 4:10 p.m.; low tide, 4:48 p.m.) 2. The 14th Annual Family Holiday Sing-along with Dara VanRemoortel will be held at the Marblehead Community Center tonight, beginning at 6:30 p.m.  Admission is a new, unwrapped toy for a local Toy Drive. Following the sing-along, there will be a visit from a very special guest! (Ho!  Ho!  Ho!) 3. Casa Corona, an authentic Mexican restaurant that opened on Smith …

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Marblehead Community Center, Casa Corona Hoping for BYOB, Casa Corona Opening Next Week, and 1 more ›

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