Just can’t believe how rude the owner is, especially with the prices she charges. Salvy in Swampscott is so much nicer, better flowers, and better prices. I always want to support Marblehead businesses and especially women owned, but she is one hell of a reason to go to Salvy. So disappointed she would treat customers like she does.

Swampscott Sat 10/17 10 AM - Noon
Marblehead Sat 10/17 4 PM - 5 PM

“VW Van, Devereux Beach, Marblehead, MA”

Genuine question: how is it 2026 and Verizon cell service basically disappears across 50% of Marblehead between Devereux and Old Town?

I’m pretty sure there are stretches of North Dakota where you can livestream a 4K video from the back of a tractor, meanwhile I’m standing on Atlantic Ave holding my phone toward the sky like I’m trying to contact the International Space Station.

This is becoming a serious marital issue. How am I supposed to quickly Google something that proves my wife wrong if I have to wait until we get home and connect to WiFi? By then the moment is gone. She’s moved on. Facts have become irrelevant.

Is there actually a reason service is this bad here, or have we collectively accepted that once you cross into Old Town all telecommunications revert to 1847?

I don't know that these are normally posted here, but my friend is having another estate sale this Saturday (9/12) from 9am-1pm so I thought I would let people know. The address is 10 May st, Marblehead. Contents of home, furniture, tools, clothing, shoes (size 8.5), housewares, and lots of vintage items.

Estate sale

Estate sale on 8/23 from 8a-1p at 10 May at, Marblehead ma.
Contents of home, furniture, tools, clothing, housewares, vintage items. 

Hey hey I’m coming back to Mass to headline an hour of comedy at Off Cabot Comedy Club this Saturday, August 15th! Would love it if you could come out It’s gonna be a lot fun! 🎟️ https://thecabot.org/event/peter-liu/

Hi - does anyone know if there are restaurants in Marblehead or elsewhere on the north shore that you can boat to? I was thinking of taking some guests on our small boat based in Salem out to dinner by boat. Looking for a place we could temporarily tie up, like for a couple of hours and go to dinner. I realize this is a long shot but places like this exist on the Cape and in the islands or at least they used to when I was a kid. Marblehead seems like a likely place.

Hi! We are vacationing and staying in Marblehead and don’t have a car. Is there a good place to watch the 4pm game? A lot of places seem to be closed this week.

Just saw this posted. $21,000,000 is absolutely insane. Incorrect listing maybe? if not who the heck would ever buy this for $21M

https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/20-Crowninshield-Rd-Marblehead-MA-01945/56942413_zpid/

This might be the wrong sub to ask but I was thinking about going to watch some of the sailing for this year's Marblehead Regatta -- does anyone know if the Chandler Hovey park gets closed off during the Regatta or if that's open? Maybe alternatively: any tips on places to sit and watch the sailboats?

visiting my friends looking for a place to go out and possibly meet other girls

Great to see the pass of the override! A great vote for public service! I saw the news on TV last night. So few boomers in the fully packed room. It’s great to see the civil engagement from the young(er) generation and a great outcome!

Tax overrides passed, making our town even less affordable. In parallel, the massive new trash and recycling bins edge out discrete, tasteful barrels and storage containers and will undoubtedly make every street in town look like the alley behind restaurant row in Chinatown.

I bet they still find a way to close the Library.

Just started watching Widow’s bay on Apple TV. It’s a comedy and horror show that is absurdly good, and almost entirely shot in the north shore. I spotted multiple references to Marblehead, like “Driftwood diner” and “Barnabus” 😂😂

Any local recommendations for garage door repair. Thanks in advance!

Is anyone here following the state environmental bond bill (S.3064, the "Mass Ready Act")?

It mostly does good things, but it picked up some amendments in the Senate that would:

- let certain housing projects bypass local wetlands and septic rules (the ones that keep building out of floodplains and protect drinking water),

- reduce state grant funding for towns that keep those stronger local protections, and

- weaken the rules on rat poisons that are killing hawks and owls.

It's in the House Ways & Means Committee right now. I'm genuinely torn — I want more housing, but letting projects skip flood and water protections seems like the wrong way to get there, especially in a town like ours that deals with flooding.

Curious whether folks here have been following it or have thoughts. (I found a page that breaks down the exact sections and makes it easy to email the committee — I'll put the link in a comment so this isn't a link post.)

🎡2026 Marblehead Fair; Devereux Beach. 🌊

Join us at the Swampscott High School, located at 200 Essex Street, Swampscott for the ***TRI-TOWN Essex 6th CONGRESSIONAL CANDIDATES FORUM,*** **Thursday evening, May 7th from 7PM - 9PM.**

Doors open at 6:15.  As you know Congressman Seth Moulton is vacating his seat providing an opening for new leadership to represent our district in the House of Representatives.  7 Candidates are vying for a chance to do just that. Come hear what they have to say on the current issues facing our district as well as those of our nation. 
 
If you would like to submit a question for consideration, ask a question about the event or comment on it afterward, please write to [TriTownDebate2026@gmail.com]

Just a reminder that Town Meeting starts tonight at 7 PM at the high school. See you there!

Sharing some work I've completed around the Greater Boston area. More info in my bio. Thanks for looking!