To the editor,
The Pleasant Street zone map of the area chosen for 3A multifamily housing raises some questions. This zone includes the center of Marblehead’s active business, shopping and entertainment facilities that contribute to our quality of daily life. The Village Plaza is an especially busy and important center of activity. The Beacon complex, movie theater and a number of restaurants are important sources of convenient living and enjoyment. Please tell us how you plan to integrate 3A housing into this zone without eliminating desirable well used features we now enjoy.
I believe affordability is an important consideration for new 3A housing. Current Marblehead real estate ads suggest affordability may be hard to find. The Pleasant Street zone may be especially expensive.
March 13 Weekly News Real Estate listings:
— 116 Pleasant St Retail store front, 0.07 acres sold for $1,500,000
— 66 Pleasant St. office building, 0.28 acres for $2,000,000
— 66-R Pleasant St., buildable lot 0.42 acres sold for $900,000
Regards,
Anthony Chamay
Bonad Road
