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Ice Cream Delivery Service Plans First Storefront In Danvers

A North Shore ice cream delivery service plans to open its first storefront in Danvers this September, Marblehead Patch reports. The dispatch, headlined "Ice Cream Delivery Shop To Make Long-Awaited North Shore Arrival," said the owners of Scoop N Scootery, which has built its business …

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Early Voting Opens At Abbot Hall Ahead Of State Primary

Early, in-person voting for the Massachusetts primary opened at Abbot Hall's town clerk's office, running through Friday, Aug. 28. Marblehead Patch flagged the deadline today in "Marblehead Early, In-Person Voting For MA Primary Runs Through Friday," giving residents a chance to cast ba…

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Sports

Marblehead sports roundup, Aug. 17 to Aug. 23

Marblehead Youth Baseball is gearing up for its 74th season, continuing to serve nearly 400 players ages 5-15 in developmental, recreational and competitive programs at Gatchell Playground and Seaside Park. Meanwhile, Marblehead Boys Youth Lacrosse has opened registration for its 2026 s…

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Obituaries

Obituary notices, week of August 17, 2026 through August 23, 2026

This week's Marblehead obituary column carries one notice: Rooks, Ruth K., 87, who died August 21, 2026. Her full obituary is available through Echovita.com; no other funeral-home page or aggregator entry reviewed this week both confirmed Marblehead residency and fell within the August …

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Real Estate

Marblehead Home Prices Span Nearly $3.7 Million as August Deeds Show Wide Range

Marblehead recorded 14 property transfers between July 24 and August 22, nine with disclosed prices ranging from $279,000 to $3,950,000 and a median of $785,000. The period's top sale was 16 Coolidge Rd Lot 74, which sold for $3,950,000 on Aug. 17, followed closely by 23 Whittier Rd Lot…

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Markey, Moulton Trade Sharp Jabs in Final Senate Primary Debate

Sen. Ed Markey and Rep. Seth Moulton traded sharp jabs over age and progressive credentials in their final Senate primary debate, Marblehead Patch reports. The two Democrats sparred for 60 minutes in an exchange Patch headlined "Markey, Moulton Deliver Parting Shots In Final MA Senate P…

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Marblehead Nonprofit MCC to Host First Rock Fundraiser in Swampscott

A Marblehead nonprofit called MCC will host its first rock fundraiser at Swampscott's new arts center, Marblehead Patch reports. The event, dubbed "Swamp-Stock: Rock the Night," is set to bring live music and a benefit concert to the newly opened Swampscott Center for the Performing Art…

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Marblehead Artist Fisher Elected to Boston's St. Botolph Club

Marblehead artist Dr. Eleanor Ruth Fisher has been elected to Boston's St. Botolph Club this week, Marblehead Patch reported Wednesday. Fisher, a Marblehead Arts Association member, was featured in Patch's story "Marblehead Arts Association Member Joins Boston's Prestigious St. Botolph …

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MassDOT to Add Wrong-Way Signage on Route 128 Ramps Starting Tuesday

MassDOT plans new wrong-way warning signage along Route 128 ramps serving the North Shore, with installation starting Tuesday. The work, which will run during weekday daytime hours, follows a string of dangerous wrong-way crashes on the highway that have raised safety concerns for commu…

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Real Estate

Five disclosed Marblehead sales span $432,000 to $1,675,000 this month

Essex County recorded 14 Marblehead property deeds between July 17 and Aug. 15, but only five listed a sale price, ranging from $432,000 to $1,675,000 with a median of $1,043,500. The top sale was 1 Upland Road at $1,675,000, sold by Danielle Bulger to Eric Murphy Bloom. Seven of the 14…

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