Historical Commission

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