The town has received $447,867 from the state to improve its transportation infrastructure and $25,000 from a regional planning agency for historic preservation projects. $447,867 for infrastructure Gov. Maura Healey recently signed into law the Chapter 90 bill, which will provide $200 million for projects in municipalities across the Commonwealth for fiscal year 2025, … [Read more...] about Town granted funding for multiple projects
Rebecca Curran Cutting
MBTA zoning article public hearing set for April 9
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
Town of Marblehead invites the public to review the Hazard Mitigation Plan update
Marblehead has developed a draft Hazard Mitigation Plan that identifies and prioritizes actions the town can take to mitigate the impacts of natural hazards and climate change.The public is invited to review and comment on the draft plan.-Read the plan online: https://www.marblehead.org/town-planners-office/news/hazard-mitigation-plan-draft-october-2023-View a hard copy: 188 … [Read more...] about Town of Marblehead invites the public to review the Hazard Mitigation Plan update
Community outlines benefits and challenges of zoning
Residents outlined some of the potential benefits and challenges they anticipate for the town as a result of the MBTA's new zoning requirement at an in-person Planning Board meeting. This meeting came on the heels of a virtual meeting on Oct. 26, in which Town Planner Rebecca Curran Cutting gave an overview of the law and fielded written questions from attendees. The … [Read more...] about Community outlines benefits and challenges of zoning
Town gets some zoning questions answered
The Planning Board responded to concerns residents have about the MBTA's community zoning requirements, which the town has to comply with, and described the consequences Marblehead will face if it fails to do so. Town Planner Rebecca Curran Cutting led the board's most recent meeting, breaking down the logistics of what Marblehead has done so far and what will be necessary … [Read more...] about Town gets some zoning questions answered