Marblehead officials say they expect feedback in early January 2026 on the Town’s proposed zoning districts for compliance with the MBTA Communities Act, the state law requiring communities served by or adjacent to the MBTA to adopt multifamily zoning. The Town has submitted parcel maps to the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC), which is reviewing … [Read more...] about Marblehead asks state: Tedesco or Broughton Road?
3A Zoning
Residents to celebrate 3A vote with Aug. 23 party
Members of the community are celebrating the July 8 referendum vote to reject 3A compliance on Aug. 23, emphasizing their hopes to preserve the character of the town. This event was organized by resident Sue MacInnis, who said, “This isn’t just about a vote — it’s about preserving the soul of Marblehead.” She added, “It’s about resisting one-size-fits-all mandates and … [Read more...] about Residents to celebrate 3A vote with Aug. 23 party
Marbleheaders concerned over upcoming 3A zoning vote
At least 130 people attended Wednesday’s Select Board meeting to engage in discourse about 3A zoning, which will be back on the ballot in just a couple of months. This meeting was held at the high school library rather than at Abbot Hall to account for the sheer number of people that were anticipated to attend. What the Select Board did not account for was that even the … [Read more...] about Marbleheaders concerned over upcoming 3A zoning vote
LTE: 3A Zoning is good for our schools
To the editor: Making Marblehead more accessible for young families is one of the many reasons for investing in and diversifying our town’s housing stock. More housing means more economic activity and resulting revenues from a broader base of people, and, therefore, less pressure on funding and more opportunities to invest in public goods like our schools. The debate over … [Read more...] about LTE: 3A Zoning is good for our schools
LTE: Additional housing construction would boost property values
To the editor: Ahead of Marblehead’s May 2024 Town Meeting, many residents expressed reasonable concerns about the impact of constructing new housing on the value of existing homes, a potential impact of the town’s 3A Zoning plan. This is a perfectly reasonable concern. For many American families, their home is their largest repository of wealth. A policy change that puts … [Read more...] about LTE: Additional housing construction would boost property values