This Week in Salem: Jun 1 - Jun 7
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Harbor Port Authority preserves historic granite, implements paid wharf parking
Salem Harbor Port Authority approves $9,999 granite preservation contract. The Authority voted to fund recovery of 19th-century stones from historic navigation markers being removed by the U.S. Coast Guard, directing the granite to the ferry terminal building and potential public art rather than
Planning Board continues veteran housing and development projects
Salem Planning Board delays votes on two major projects. Beacon Communities Services' proposal to convert the Tabernacle Congregational Church into 48 studio apartments for veterans was continued to June 25, 2026, on a 7-0 vote. North Shore Community Development Corporation similarly delayed
Council committee advances proportional ranked choice voting
Salem Council committee unanimously backs ranked choice voting petition. The Government Services Committee, meeting jointly with the Committee of the Whole, voted 5-0 to adopt amendments and recommend advancing a Home Rule Petition with proportional ranked choice voting language. The revision was
Commission approves solar canopy despite historic preservation concerns
Historical Commission approves solar canopy with split vote and contingencies. The Salem body voted 6 to 2 on June 3 to approve a solar installation at 331 Essex Street, conditioning approval on deputized member review of final details. Vice Chair Kelly Tyler-Lewis and member Rebecca English