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Good morning to you Marblehead! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How new state ADU rules are reshaping Marblehead neighborhoods and decisions.
  • How could the Lynnway redesign change Marblehead commutes and emergency response?
  • Thinking about a cat? Meet Ezra from Marblehead Animal Shelter.

Also on today's calendar: Tanya Donelly and 12 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 74 and low of 64 degrees.
  • Thursday: A passing afternoon shower, temps: high: 74, low: 66.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and comfortable, with a high of 76 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Planning Board grapples with ADU rules in two contentious applications (marbleheadcurrent.org) — Marblehead's Planning Board just wrestled with two controversial accessory dwelling unit proposals, denying a Broadmere Way garage-plus-ADU project while approving a conditioned ADU on Maple Circle. Board members and Town Counsel explained how new state rules sharply limit Marblehead's discretion, even as residents worry about neighborhood character, safety, and property values.
   

2. Communities unite over Lynnway redesign (lynnfieldweeklynews.com) — Marblehead's Select Board has joined Swampscott and Nahant in formally pressing state officials for more data, coordination, and mitigation around the Lynnway Multimodal Corridor Project, which many locals use daily. With concerns about traffic, emergency response, and business impacts, Marblehead residents and business owners are helping shape how Route 1A changes could affect their commutes and regional access for years to come.
   

3. PAWS & Claws: Meet Ezra (marbleheadcurrent.org) — A friendly adult cat named Ezra is ready for adoption through the Marblehead Animal Shelter, where volunteers say he's cuddly, easygoing, and great with people and other cats. If you're looking to add a pet to your Marblehead home, you can learn more and apply online while also supporting a local, reader-funded news outlet covering town issues.
   

4. Monday's area roundup: Beverly volleyball rallies past Masco for dramatic win (cnhi.com) — Local high school teams were busy Monday, with Marblehead's girls volleyball squad sweeping Danvers 3–0 in Northeastern Conference play. The roundup also highlights strong performances from nearby schools in soccer, golf, and field hockey, giving Marblehead fans context on how neighboring rivals and regional opponents are starting their fall seasons.
   

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Ok Marblehead! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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