Unlisted: Local real estate, community politics, and the stories shaping life in Greater Newburyport and the North Shore

Data Centers Are Coming For Us + Marblehead's Viral Zoning Moment | Unlisted Ep. 9

Welcome back to Unlisted Episode 9—your go-to source for what's actually happening across Haverhill, Lynn, Newburyport, Amesbury, and the North Shore real estate and development scene. We dig into a $160 million mixed-use redevelopment reshaping downtown Haverhill, the growing fight over MBTA Communities Act compliance—and the Marblehead town meeting moment that went viral with nearly a million views. We also cover a model affordable senior housing project in Lynn, Newburyport's ongoing battle against mansionization, and the data center boom that's drawing fierce opposition from New Hampshire to Lowell. In this episode: • District Square Haverhill: $160M, 396 apartments, 24K sq ft of retail, and why nearby rents are hitting $5K/month • The MBTA Communities Act two years in—and how Marblehead and West Newbury are technically complying without building anything • David from Marblehead: the viral town meeting moment with 900K views and what he said at the State House • Solomon House in Lynn: 150 units, 100% affordable, on the former Union Hospital site—integrated with health care on campus • Newburyport's mansionization workshops and why density, not restrictions, may be the only real answer • The Nottingham, NH data center: 15,000 signatures, 300 residents, and an applicant who withdrew before the vote • The Lowell data center no one agreed to—and AI's environmental cost If you care about North Shore housing affordability, local zoning, real estate market trends, and the development projects shaping your community, this episode breaks it all down. Should towns be allowed to technically comply with the MBTA Communities Act by zoning parcels that will never be built on—or is that just bad faith? Let us know. Hosted by Rachel & Dolores Person of the Person + Person Group, William Raveis Real Estate. Follow us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/personpersongrp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachelperson_realtor Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/personpersongrp TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rachelperson_realtor Website: https://www.personpersongrp.com Contact: Rachel Person-Candelora | rachel.person@raveis.com | 978-873-6358 Dolores Person | dolores.person@raveis.com | 978-660-0967

Rats Over Rentals? The Fight Over Peabody’s Vacant Hospital Site | Unlisted Ep 8

A vacant former hospital. Rumored rodent issues. A proposed 133-unit housing development. And a neighborhood pushing back. In Episode 8 of Unlisted, Rachel and Dolores break down the controversy surrounding the former J.B. Thomas Hospital site at 15 King Street in Peabody. The vacant property has become the center of a larger debate about housing, traffic, neighborhood concerns, and what should realistically happen when a long-neglected property is finally proposed for redevelopment. They also discuss the growing controversy around pocket listings and brokerage-exclusive “coming soon” listings. Do private listings actually help sellers—or do they mainly benefit the real estate companies keeping both sides of the transaction in-house? Plus: • Salem’s adaptive reuse and affordable housing projects • A potential second Salem commuter rail stop • How economic uncertainty is affecting mortgage rates and the spring housing market • Why buyer demand remains strong across the North Shore and Southern New Hampshire • Newburyport water complaints involving discoloration, odor, geosmin, and manganese Would you rather see the former hospital redeveloped into housing—or do you think there is a better realistic use for the site? Hosted by Rachel and Dolores Person of the Person + Person Group at William Raveis Real Estate. Unlisted covers the real estate, housing, development, and local stories shaping Newburyport, Amesbury, Salem, Peabody, the North Shore, and the Seacoast—the ones you won’t find on the MLS.

Newburyport’s Proposed Housing Fix (And Why It Won’t Work) | Unlisted Episode 7

ewburyport is proposing new zoning changes to address housing—but will they actually make things worse? In Episode 7 of Unlisted, we break down the latest proposals around demolition delays, zoning changes, and development across Newburyport, Amesbury, and the Seacoast. We also look at how these policies impact affordability, buyers, and the future of housing on the North Shore. In this episode, we cover: * Newburyport demolition delay and zoning proposals * The teardown vs. starter home debate * A real-world example of how regulations can push buyers out of the market * New Hampshire’s “missing middle” housing approach * The Amesbury Elementary School redevelopment RFP * Amesbury Point marina controversy and proposed restaurant * Local business updates and community conversation If you’re interested in real estate, housing policy, zoning changes, and development trends in Massachusetts and New Hampshire, this episode gives you a clear, practical breakdown of what’s happening right now. ⏱️ Timestamps (Podbean) 00:00 Intro 00:30 Local Business Drama (M Cacao?) 02:05 Newburyport Teardowns Problem 03:50 Demolition Delay Proposal Explained 05:10 FAR + Lot Coverage Changes 06:00 Height Restrictions + ZBA Discretion 07:00 Do These Policies Help Affordability? 11:00 Zoning Reform vs Restrictions 16:40 New Hampshire Zoning Changes (Hampton) 20:10 Amesbury Elementary School Redevelopment 25:20 Amesbury Point Marina Controversy 29:30 Community Impact Discussion 30:10 NH Multifamily Law Breakdown 33:50 Final Thoughts 34:00 Closing + Local Nostalgia 🔍 Podcast Tags (Podbean) real estate, housing market, zoning, housing affordability, newburyport, amesbury ma, north shore ma, massachusetts real estate, new hampshire real estate, development, urban planning, housing policy, real estate podcast, local news, community development

Unlisted Ep. 6: Salem, Amesbury & Rowley Development Updates + Real Estate Tax Changes

In this episode of Unlisted, we break down some of the latest development and housing stories across the North Shore, including a major new rental proposal in Salem, a controversial project off Kimball Road in Amesbury, a mixed-use infill project on Oakland Street, and a new senior housing development in Rowley. We also get into a few tax topics that could matter for buyers, homeowners, and families, including gifting money for a child’s down payment, updated rules around Airbnb depreciation, and changes to SALT deductions. In this episode: * Forest River Residences in Salem * Kimball Road controversy in Amesbury * Carriage Hill Lofts / Oakland Street project * Windward Crossing senior housing in Rowley * Gift funds for home purchases * Airbnb tax deduction changes * SALT deduction updates Unlisted is your local real estate, development, and housing news show focused on the North Shore and the issues shaping our communities.

Unlisted Ep. 5: Salisbury, Groveland, Danvers + the Real 40B Housing Debate

In Episode 5 of Unlisted, we break down several local housing and development stories shaping communities across the North Shore and Merrimack Valley. We talk about the proposed 238 Lafayette Road project in Salisbury, housing development in Groveland, changes in Danvers around Liberty Tree Mall, and the bigger debate around Chapter 40B, affordability, density, and what these projects actually mean for local residents. If you care about local real estate, zoning, development, and housing policy in places like Salisbury, Groveland, Danvers, Newburyport, and Amesbury, this episode gives you a grounded, local perspective without the usual spin. In this episode: Salisbury’s proposed 238 Lafayette Road project Studio apartments and workforce housing Groveland housing development Garrison Village and affordability Danvers and Liberty Tree Mall area changes Chapter 40B explained in plain English AMI, Safe Harbor, and why these debates get so heated