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Historical Commission approves Seven Gables flood mitigation project

Salem Historical Commission approves House of the Seven Gables' flood and stormwater mitigation project. Vice Chair Kelly Tyler-Lewis presided, with Chair Vijay Joyce absent. The Commission voted 5-0, with one recusal, to grant a Certificate of Appropriateness for the multiphase project at 115

Design Review Board approves Lil' Zitelle sign with black background; Black Cat signage tabled for revisions.

Design Review Board approves three projects; Black Cat signage tabled for revisions. Chair Paul Durand led the board to a 6-0 vote approving the Lil' Zitelle sign at 195 Essex Street after the applicant changed the background from white to black. A 6-0 vote also approved outdoor dining expansion at

Council on Aging Board approves April minutes, hears Lee Fort Terrace housing update.

Salem Council on Aging Board approves April minutes, updates housing relocation. Resident Service Coordinator Alicia Muzarol reported that ten residents have moved into the renovated Lee Fort Terrace complex, with 28 more in process; the 140-unit building includes 50 senior-designed units and a

Council approves FY27 budgets for health, harbor, and police

Salem City Council approves FY2027 budgets for police, health, and harbormaster totaling $16.6 million. All three budgets passed unanimously on 4-0 votes, with the police budget at $15,286,379 representing a 3.59 percent personnel increase. Police Chief Miller's budget funds a full-time domestic

Commission approves trolley permit fee increase to $500

Salem Park Commission raises trolley permit fees to $500 per vehicle. Chair James Shea's commission voted unanimously to increase permit stickers for Salem Trolley from $50 to $500 per vehicle for six trolleys, generating $3,000 annually in revenue for park maintenance. The increase followed safety