Marblehead Morning Brief, Oct. 29: State certifies MBTA zoning compliance

Happening Thu, Oct 29

• 4 p.m.: Trick-or-treating event closes Washington Street Thursday The Marblehead Chamber of Commerce's Trick-or-Treating in the Business Districts runs 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, with police assisting and Washington Street closed to traffic, Marblehead Weekly News reports.Marblehead Weekly News

Yesterday in Marblehead (Wed, Oct 28)

• State certifies Marblehead's MBTA Communities zoning State housing officials found Marblehead compliant with the MBTA Communities Act, concluding the town's multifamily zoning district meets housing capacity, acreage and density requirements, Marblehead Weekly News reports.Marblehead Weekly News
• Zoning board overturns decision on pickleball court noise The Zoning Board of Appeals overturned the building commissioner's decision on a Schooner Ridge pickleball court, ruling its noise violated the town's nuisance bylaw, Marblehead Weekly News reports.Marblehead Weekly News
• Democratic committee issues ballot question endorsements The Democratic Town Committee is backing five ballot questions, including Election Day voter registration and the state's firearms law, while opposing three others, including changes to party primaries, Marblehead Weekly News reports.Marblehead Weekly News
• Essex Tech to revisit admissions formula in November Essex North Shore Agricultural & Technical School will review its student admissions allocation formula in November, as disputes over eligibility, access and rising municipal costs continue, Marblehead Weekly News reports.Marblehead Weekly News
• Marblehead Turns Pink raises $16,000 for breast cancer patients Marblehead Turns Pink for Ellie raised just over $16,000 during its Oct. 2-4 campaign, drawing support from 115 businesses to benefit the Ellie Fund, Marblehead Weekly News reports.Marblehead Weekly News

Coming up

• Sat, Nov 7: VFW fundraiser for Owen Coyne features Guy Ford band The Marblehead VFW is hosting a Nov. 7 fundraiser for Owen Coyne featuring musician Guy Ford, whose son was Owen's first childhood friend, Marblehead Weekly News reports.Marblehead Weekly News
• Wed, Nov 11, 10 a.m.: Veterans Day ceremony set for Abbot Hall The town will hold its Veterans Day observance at 10 a.m. Nov. 11 in Abbot Hall's auditorium, featuring remarks from retired Army veteran Todd Bajakian and a POW/MIA dedication, Marblehead Weekly News reports.Marblehead Weekly News

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