Historical Commission

Historical Commission approves solar canopy with split vote and contingencies. The Salem body voted 6 to 2 on June 3 to approve a solar installation at 331 Essex Street, conditioning approval on deputized member review of final details. Vice Chair Kelly Tyler-Lewis and member Rebecca English

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

Salem Historical Commission approves Peabody Essex Museum's major accessibility ramp with preservation conditions. The commission unanimously approved installation of an ADA ramp at the rear entrance of the Gardner-Pingree House, conditional on the museum providing a timeline for completing a

Salem Historical Commission approves demolition for mixed-use development. In a 4-2 vote, the commission approved a waiver of the city's demolition delay ordinance for 73-75 and 83-87 Lafayette Street, reversing a 2022 denial. The project involves North Shore CDC and North Shore Community Health

Salem Historical Commission approves gas-meter replacements on Lafayette Street. The commission voted to approve National Grid's replacement of gas-meter services for properties with single risers only (249, 255, 265, 271, 303 Lafayette Street), but continued discussions about exterior-meter