To the editor: I response to Mr. DiPiano's letter, I have read G.L.c.40A Sec 3A along with the attorney general's guidance. As a former Massachusetts state regulator, I am very familiar with enforcing compliance with regulations from state and federal laws. The vote at Town Hall should have only been a "yes" for the current plan presented or a "no" that would revise the plan … [Read more...] about LTE: The MBTA Communities Law is still the law
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MBTA Communities Law rejected at second night of Town Meeting
Residents rejected Article 36, which would have established a 3A Multi Family Overlay District, at the second night of Town Meeting on Tuesday. The motion to adopt the zoning changes was rejected by a tally of 410 to 377, which was met by emphatic roars from multiple people in the crowd who were opposed to the article. More than an hour was spent debating the article. At … [Read more...] about MBTA Communities Law rejected at second night of Town Meeting
LTE: 40B article is addressing real issues in Marblehead
To the editor: Several years ago the state created 40B – a law to begin to address the crying need for affordable housing. Developers in Marblehead acquired land and built a couple of projects – Intrepid Circle at Peach Highlands and Oliver’s Pond on Humphrey Street. Turns out they are very attractive and a boon to the town’s tax base, and the world of Marblehead did not … [Read more...] about LTE: 40B article is addressing real issues in Marblehead
LTE: The implications of Article 36 on climate resiliency
To the editor: In considering Article 36 on the Town Meeting warrant presented in answer to the state’s MBTA Communities Act, one question that needs to be asked is does it have any implications for Marblehead’s climate resiliency. And, if so, what are they? In our view, there are three implications of consequence. One, the article supports new housing to be located … [Read more...] about LTE: The implications of Article 36 on climate resiliency
LTE: Vote against the zoning bylaw article
To the editor: There appears to be a lot of fearmongering going on with respect to voting compliance with G.L. c. 40A, Sec. 3A et seq. I'd like to speak to that issue. It appears correct that the town could forfeit grants identified under the statute. To date I have not encountered any clarity in what the amount of those grants at stake ACTUALLY are. I hear about the … [Read more...] about LTE: Vote against the zoning bylaw article