Opinion

To the editor: Marblehead voters must decide whether to vote “yes” or “no” on the MBTA Communities Act next month. Die-hard opponents of this measure may vote against Article 23 because they will not voluntarily accept a state mandate to further densify Marblehead. The SJC has already determined that 3A is both Constitutional and enforceable. Yet there is significant risk in … [Read more...] about LTTE: MBTA Communities Act math doesn’t add up

To the editor: The MBTA 3A zoning legislation, Article 23 on the town warrant, was designed to address the severe housing shortage across Massachusetts. The legislation intends to tackle the problem in a more comprehensive and systematic way, not to bully towns and cities into compliance. The impact of the housing shortage is felt in communities across the state and here … [Read more...] about LTTE: Vote yes on Article 23 for housing

To the editor: Although it’s been years since my kids were students at the Marblehead High School, I was curious to see how the high school version of one of my favorite musicals — “Hadestown” would turn out. I just returned from the Saturday afternoon performance, absolutely blown away by the quality of the production — the staging, singing and acting were simply brilliant! … [Read more...] about LTTE: Kudos to MHS Performing Arts!

To the editor: Marblehead’s Annual Town Meeting is just about a month away, on Monday, May 5th. Unlike open public meetings held by the boards and commissions of our executive branch, Town Meeting is the gathering of the citizenry of our town, which becomes the legislative body once the meeting is opened, through to completion. It is a privilege to be Town Moderator and an … [Read more...] about LTTE: Looking ahead to Town Meeting