$718K grant advances Rail Trail plans

Marblehead on Wed, Oct 14

• $718K grant advances Rail Trail plans. The town secured a $718,445 state grant through the state's HousingWorks Infrastructure Program to fund final design, engineering and permitting for its 4.5-mile Rail Trail, Marblehead Weekly News reports.Marblehead Weekly News
• Warwick Theater dispute pits manager against owner. A dispute over the Warwick Theater's finances pits former manager Tim Nasson, who says he's owed compensation, against co-owner Johnny Ray, who questions his motives, Marblehead Weekly News reports.Marblehead Weekly News
• School Committee debates how to track success. The School Committee is building a 'governance dashboard' to track student progress and gauge whether spending from June's override is paying off, Marblehead Weekly News reports.Marblehead Weekly News
• Marblehead quilters showcase 26 quilts at Topsfield Fair. Members of the Seacoast Quilting Guild entered 26 quilts at the Topsfield Fair this year, nearly doubling last year's display with red, white and blue wall hangings, Marblehead Weekly News reports.Marblehead Weekly News

Coming up

• Sun, Oct 18, 2 p.m.: Free Bach concert set for Sunday at St. Michael's. The North Shore Chamber Music Society will perform a free concert of Bach's music at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 18, at St. Michael's Episcopal Church, 26 Pleasant St., Marblehead Weekly News reports.Marblehead Weekly News

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