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
3A Zoning
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
Marblehead Housing Coalition announces its launch
The Marblehead Housing Coalition, which is dedicated to promoting housing policies to invigorate the town's future while honoring its history, announced its official launch. Formed in the wake of the town's 2024 Town Meeting, during which some residents narrowly voted down a proposed 3A rezoning plan, the coalition was established to advocated for pro-housing policies and … [Read more...] about Marblehead Housing Coalition announces its launch