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3A opponents to hear from other communities

IPSWICH — With the crunch vote almost here, opponents of MBTA zoning have organized a forum to hear from attorneys and residents of other communities. “For those who have real concerns about the negative impact of adopting MBTA 3A, a bipartisan group of concerned citizens will hold an open forum,” said Dan Kelly, who is organizing the event.