""Are we trying to do nothing? Because it seems like we're doing nothing," a Marblehead resident remarked, drawing laughter from the crowd. His comments reflected frustration over the new zoning plan's limitations."
""So they're not going to build any houses there, because it's a golf course. You can't have houses on a golf course," the resident noted, questioning the effectiveness of the zoning changes."
""So when we're preserving, like, the character of Marblehead, it's like, it's a bad - we're selfish. We're doing a bad thing. Like, we're not doing any housing," he continued, expressing concern over the town's approach to zoning."
Marblehead approved new zoning to comply with the MBTA Communities Act, aiming to increase multifamily housing. However, the plan has faced criticism for its limitations, particularly as it centers around the Tedesco Country Club, which cannot accommodate housing due to its status as a golf course. A resident's comments highlighted concerns about the effectiveness of the zoning changes, questioning whether the town is genuinely addressing housing needs or merely complying with regulations without meaningful action.
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