Marblehead Town Meeting Overflow Parking, Shuttle Buses As Residents Face Tax Override Question

MARBLHEAD, MA — With big crowds expected for the annual Marblehead town meeting, as voters weigh in on general property tax override questions this week, the town is offering satellite lots with shuttle service to Marblehead High School.

Those who attend the town meeting will be asked to authorize the Proposition 2 1/2 override townwide vote, with the Select Board proposing three "tiers" of overrides that will be phased in over the next three years.

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The first night of the annual town meeting is Monday at 7 at Marblehead High School.

Police said on Monday afternoon that overflow parking lots will be available at St. Stephen's Church and Star of the Sea. Attendees can also park at public lots at the Council on Aging, Brown School and Mary Alley Building.

Starting at 5:30 p.m., a shuttle bus will pick up at Star of the Sea and drop off at Marblehead High School.

The shuttle bus will run once the town meeting ends and head back to Star of the Sea. Buses have limited space.

There will be also be additional designated handicap parking spots at the High School that are marked in the rear faculty parking area.

Vehicles parked illegally, especially in the fire lanes at the high school, will be subject to being ticketed and/or towed, police said.