Historical Commission OKs Cedar Fencing, Continues Multiple Projects
Salem Historical Commission approves fencing with cedar requirement, continues five applications. The commission approved 2 River Street fencing from Daniel and Mary Hecht with cedar material specifications, Vice Chair Kelly Tyler-Lewis presiding in Chair Vijay Joyce's absence. Five other
Historical Commission · Meeting of January 21, 2026
Salem Historical Commission approves fencing with cedar requirement, continues five applications. The commission approved 2 River Street fencing from Daniel and Mary Hecht with cedar material specifications, Vice Chair Kelly Tyler-Lewis presiding in Chair Vijay Joyce's absence. Five other applications continued to February 4, including Washington Square bandstand renovation and Essex Street Fire Station electrical upgrades with a directed site visit.
The commission unanimously reissued a Certificate of Appropriateness for 293 Lafayette Street for wood siding restoration and will explore removing personal applicant information from public forms following email scams falsely claiming approval.
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Source: the Historical Commission meeting of January 21, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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