Government · Sustainability, Energy, & Resiliency Committee
Salem committee receives water supply board presentation
Salem committee hears water supply board's long-term infrastructure and sustainability plan.
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Government · Design Review Board
Design board approves temporary signage for museum tours
Design Review Board approves temporary signage for Peabody Essex Museum and leasing banners. The board unanimously approved temporary aluminum signs for the museum's walking tour facility at 161 Essex Street through December 2026 and vinyl leasing banners at 231-251 Washington Street for a
Government · Public Art Commission
Public Art Commission accepts Rousseau family artwork into city collection
Salem Public Art Commission accepts Rousseau family artwork for permanent collection. The commission voted unanimously to designate two larger paintings from the Rousseau Family Trust as additions to the city's permanent public art collection, with supporting materials archived for research and
Government · Conservation Commission
Conservation Commission approves AvalonBay residential project
Salem Conservation Commission approves AvalonBay residential project after multiple hearings.
Government · Race Equity Commission
Race Equity Commission approves minutes, welcomes new member
Race Equity Commission approves meeting minutes, welcomes new member. The Salem Race Equity Commission voted unanimously to approve its June 4 meeting minutes and introduced Dr. Javier Garcia-Perez, a Salem State University social work professor, as a new member. Colby Bomberowitz stepped back due
Government · Zoning Board of Appeals
ZBA approves ferry terminal variance at Blaney Street
Salem Zoning Board of Appeals approves ferry terminal variance with zero-foot setback reduction. The board unanimously approved the Salem Harbor Port Authority's request for a variance at 10 Blaney Street, allowing a two-story ferry terminal to be constructed with a zero-foot side setback where 30
Government · Historical Commission
Commission approves four Certificate of Appropriateness applications
Salem Historical Commission approves four exterior modification projects and elects new leadership.
Government · Board of Health
Board of Health Bans Kratom, Synthetic Cannabinoids, Intoxicants
Salem Board of Health unanimously bans kratom and synthetically derived substances.
Government · Affordable Housing Trust Fund
Salem Housing Trust Welcomes New Members, Elects Vice Chair
Salem Housing Trust Board appoints two new members to policy subcommittee. Acting Chair Thomas Piñeros-Shields presided as the board welcomed newly appointed members Kate Jordan and Krystle Brown, confirmed by City Council. The board unanimously appointed both to the policy subcommittee exploring a
Government · Salem Cultural Council
Salem Cultural Council appoints new secretary, adjusts meeting schedule
Salem Cultural Council appoints new secretary and adjusts meeting times at July meeting. Stephanie Call won unanimous appointment to the secretary role from motion by Treasurer Cris Gladly, replacing Cassandra Warren, who remains on the council.
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