'Smoke And Mirrors': Marblehead Town Meeting Approves MA Zoning Compliance Using Golf Course Property

'Smoke And Mirrors': Marblehead Town Meeting Approves MA Zoning Compliance Using Golf Course Property

After a four-year fight on a state 3A Community Act multi-family housing zoning mandate, town meeting members approved the compromise.

'Are We Trying to Do Nothing?': Massachusetts Residents Criticise Local Officials Over Controversial Zoning Plan

Marblehead Local government officials recently approved a highly controversial multifamily housing zoning plan. The Massachusetts town strategically placed the new housing district directly over a historic golf course. This specific action allows the community to technically avoid building any new residential homes. On its third attempt tonight, Marblehead Town Meeting approved an “MBTA Communities–compliant” district largely centered on the 12…