At a meeting Tuesday night, the Planning Board discussed how to move forward with community engagement before the public hearing for the MBTA zoning article, which is scheduled for April 9. In 2021, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts passed a law requiring MBTA communities to have at least one zoning district set aside for multifamily housing as of right. Because Marblehead … [Read more...] about MBTA zoning article public hearing set for April 9
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Marblehead Weekly News’ stories of the year
From School District controversies, to the community coming together to save one of its most historic buildings, there was certainly a lot that happened in Marblehead in the year 2023. Below is a look back on some of the top stories that came out of this past year. $2.5 million override passes Town Meeting but fails at polls This year's Town Meeting was certainly … [Read more...] about Marblehead Weekly News’ stories of the year
Town’s MBTA community zoning plan remains on track
The town’s plan to comply with the state’s MBTA Multi-Family Zoning law by the deadline of December, 2024 is pushing along. Through multiple public-information and open-house sessions, three main areas have been identified as potential suitors for the required zoning. According to Mass General Law, any municipality in the state that qualifies as an MBTA community must … [Read more...] about Town’s MBTA community zoning plan remains on track
Select Board opens 2024 Town Meeting warrant
The countdown to Town Meeting 2024 is now on. The Select Board officially opened the 2024 Town Meeting warrant on Wednesday during its regular meeting, opening the window for articles to be submitted by the public, the town, and municipal boards for approval. Town Meeting will take place on Monday, May 6 at 7 p.m. at the Veterans Middle School auditorium. There will be … [Read more...] about Select Board opens 2024 Town Meeting warrant
Town begins Fiscal Year 2025 discussions
Preparations are already underway among town leaders to begin putting together budgets for Fiscal Year 2025. The town’s Finance Committee met Monday night to provide an update on the FY25 calendar and a revenue forecast, in addition to a budget-process update. Committee member Alec Goolsby, who was re-elected as chair at the meeting, laid out key dates that will ultimately … [Read more...] about Town begins Fiscal Year 2025 discussions