Salem Conservation Commission approves four wetland permits, continues one seawall case.
Salem Conservation Commission approves four wetland project permits on January 20. The board unanimously approved Orders of Conditions for a gas infrastructure upgrade at a former manufactured gas plant (20 Pierce Street), an in-ground swimming pool (4 Nurse Way), a self-storage facility (45
Conservation Commission · Meeting of January 20, 2026
Salem Conservation Commission approves four wetland project permits on January 20. The board unanimously approved Orders of Conditions for a gas infrastructure upgrade at a former manufactured gas plant (20 Pierce Street), an in-ground swimming pool (4 Nurse Way), a self-storage facility (45 Jefferson Avenue), and an accessory dwelling unit (18 Clark Avenue), with conditions ranging from Licensed Site Professional oversight to erosion control plans and two-year habitat monitoring. A seawall replacement hearing at 37 March Street was continued to February 24 after the applicant disclosed work had begun without required permits.
A Certificate of Compliance was issued for 29 Willson Street.
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Source: the Conservation Commission meeting of January 20, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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