Government · Conservation Commission
Conservation Commission issues conditions for South River culvert
Salem Conservation Commission approved South River culvert conditions and acted on housing, determination, and modification matters.
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Government · Public Art Commission
Commission awards residencies and studio spaces for 2027-2028
Salem Public Art Commission awards 2027-2028 residencies and Artists' Row spaces. Member Brittany Minton moved to award the 2027 Public Artist in Residence to Javiera Garcia/Cornucopia Threads and the 2028 position to thecollab; the motion passed 5-0. Member Hannah Gathman moved to assign Artists'
Government · Park & Recreation Commission
Park Commission Approves Witch House Fee Increase for Building Fund
Salem Park Commission approves Witch House admission fee increase to fund building stabilization.
Government · City Council
Salem permits small roof-mounted wind systems on residences
Salem City Council Committee approves zoning amendment allowing small rooftop wind systems. Ward 5 Councillor Lydia C. King led the proposal through the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs, with Committee Chair Andrew W. Varela appointing King to the committee specifically for this
Government · City Council
City Council recommends fire lane ordinance for Willows emergency access
Salem committee backs emergency fire lanes for Willows neighborhood. The City Council Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs voted 3-0 to recommend an ordinance creating fire lanes on Beach and Sutton Avenues, establishing a backup emergency route to the Willows after a prior flooding
Government · Salem Redevelopment Authority
Redevelopment Authority approves Salem Inn expansion with historic restoration
Salem Redevelopment Authority votes to advance Salem Inn expansion at 11 Summer Street. The Authority voted unanimously to authorize demolition of a rear garage and removal of vinyl siding from the main structure, which was built in 1762, clearing the way for Salem Inn owner Dick Pabich to expand
Government · City Council
City Council keeps home occupation ordinance in committee for revision
Salem City Council defers home occupation zoning ordinance for substantial revision. The Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs voted 4-0 to keep the draft in committee after determining current Salem rules are highly restrictive and do not allow residents to commercially create
Government · Scholarship & Education Committee
Committee approves $1,500 scholarship for high school culinary program
The Salem Scholarship & Education Committee unanimously approved a $1,500 grant for advanced culinary training at Salem High School. The award was granted to Jeffrey Stuart's application on behalf of the Culinary Arts Department, which aims to teach students advanced pig fabrication techniques.
Government · Salem Harbor Port Authority
Port Authority approves 20% resident discount on seasonal parking
Salem Harbor Port Authority approves 20% resident parking discount. Councilor Erin Turowski motioned, seconded by Fred Atkins, to grant Salem residents a 20 percent discount on seasonal waterfront parking rates set at $1.25 per hour from May 1 through November 1. The motion passed unanimously. The
Government · City Council
Council committee advances gas leaf blower ban to 2030
Council committee advances year-round gas leaf blower ban to 2030. The City Council Committee on Public Health, Safety and Environment voted 3-2 to recommend the prohibition, citing environmental and public health concerns from carbon emissions and noise. The committee consolidated originally
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