Government · Transportation Commission
Salem Transportation Commission approves updated Complete Streets Prioritization Plan
Salem Transportation Commission unanimously approves updated Complete Streets Prioritization Plan with 13 projects.
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Government · Design Review Board
Design Review Board approves five signs in downtown urban renewal area.
Design Review Board approves signage at five downtown Salem businesses.
Government · School Committee
SCHOOL COMMITTEE SCHEDULES SUPERINTENDENT INTERVIEWS
School Committee scheduled superintendent candidate interviews for early July, with final votes set for July 15. The three finalists — Thomas Welch, Jorge Allen, and Andrew Bott — will interview at Collins Middle School on consecutive days starting July 6, with interviews streamed live to the
Government · School Committee
School committee reviews high school design with 2030 opening on track
School committee advances high school building toward 2030 opening. Margaret Minor Wood, Senior Project Director at Accenture, told the School Committee the new high school project is in design-development phase with an MSBA submission targeted for March 2027, construction bidding at year-end 2027,
Government · Board of Public Library Trustees
Board Approves $2,850 for Library Fountain Bags
Salem library board approves $2,850 for fountain replacement. Library Director Tara Mansfield reported that fountain bag stock would be depleted before fall and the fountain account lacked adequate funds to cover the $2,850 purchase for 200 bags. The board unanimously approved drawing from the
Government · Historical Commission
Winter Island hangar needs $3.17 million in repairs, commission hears
Salem Historical Commission tackles Winter Island hangar repairs and demolition waivers. The commission heard structural assessments of the 1934 Winter Island Coast Guard Hangar showing $3.17 million in needed repairs; Patricia Kelleher, Preservation Planner, said the city will address the most
Government · Council on Aging Board
Council on Aging reviews kitchen renovation project update
Salem senior center kitchen renovation targets late July completion. The Council on Aging Board heard from Facilities Director Michael Crounse that the Levesque Community Life Center kitchen renovation is on schedule, with demolition beginning June 23 and targeted completion of July 26. Funding for
Government · Zoning Board of Appeals
Salem ZBA approves six zoning relief petitions in June hearing
Salem Zoning Board approves six development petitions in single meeting. Acting Chair Ellen Simpson presided over unanimous 5-0 votes approving special permits for a specialty food and gourmet shop conversion at 11 Vinnin Street, an accessory dwelling unit at 17 Lincoln Road to allow aging in
Government · Park & Recreation Commission
Park Commission Approves Winter Island Parking Fee Increase
Park commission approves significant Winter Island parking fee increase.
Government · Conservation Commission
Waterfront ferry terminal and roadway improvements approved
Salem Conservation Commission approves two waterfront and roadway projects. On June 16, the Commission voted 4-0 to approve a standard Order of Conditions for the Salem Harbor Port Authority's new ferry terminal at 10 Blaney Street, a 3,772-square-foot replacement for a temporary 2010 structure
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