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
Salem Historical Commission votes to clear LaForge House for campus redevelopment project. Chair Vijay Joyce and the commission found the 1949 building at Salem State South Campus historically significant but not preferably preserved, allowing AvalonBay Communities to demolish it for 340 new
Salem Historical Commission approves bandstand renovation and backs Tabernacle Church project. The Commission voted 5-0 to approve Option 7 renovation design with brass or bronze metal railings for the 0 Washington Square bandstand, pending review by the Commission Chair. The Commission unanimously
Salem Historical Commission approves preservation and emergency upgrades. The Salem Historical Commission approved comprehensive exterior renovations to St. Peter's Church, a structure dating to 1833, and emergency electrical upgrades at the Fire Department headquarters. Rebecca English motioned
The Historical Commission approved Fire Department building upgrades with visibility conditions. Chair Vijay Joyce and six members voted 6-1 to accept electrical and heat pump upgrades at the Essex Street Fire Department building, requiring exterior conduit hidden inside or painted if outside.
Salem Historical Commission approves fencing with cedar requirement, continues five applications. The commission approved 2 River Street fencing from Daniel and Mary Hecht with cedar material specifications, Vice Chair Kelly Tyler-Lewis presiding in Chair Vijay Joyce's absence. Five other
Historical Commission approves roofing work; tables four applications to January 21. The Salem commission voted 6 to 1 to permit Pamela Levesque to replace wood shingles with asphalt in Pearl Black at 373 Essex Street, with Milo Martinez opposing and Mark Meche abstaining. Four applications —
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