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Commission OKs demolitions for North River transit project
Salem Historical Commission clears three North River buildings for demolition.
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Commission approves demolition waiver for 1955 Cressey Avenue house
The Salem Historical Commission approved demolition of a 1955 Cape Cod at 3 Cressey Avenue, finding it not historically significant in a 5-0 vote.
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Salem approves five property modification certificates
Salem Historical Commission approves five property certificates. The August 19 meeting approved renovation of 14 Kosciusko Street requiring cedar clapboard replacement and Pella Reserve 2-over-2 windows; commercial signage at 142 Derby Street with glazed glass window restoration; paint colors for
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Historical Commission approves support for Dickson Chapel accessibility project.
Historical Commission endorses Dickson Chapel accessibility improvements and votes to support MAAB variance.
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Commission approves four Certificate of Appropriateness applications
Salem Historical Commission approves four exterior modification projects and elects new leadership.
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Historical Commission approves 2-story addition on Warren Street
Historical Commission approves Warren Street 2-story addition, bars chimney removal. SALEM — July 1, 2026 — The Historical Commission approved a 2-story addition to 21 Warren Street but declined to permit chimney removal. Applicants Carrie and Lee Dichter, with architect Helen Sides, sought to
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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
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Commission approves solar canopy despite historic preservation concerns
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
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Historical Commission approves Seven Gables flood mitigation project
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
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Historical Commission approves PEM accessibility project with preservation conditions
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
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