Planning Board

Salem Planning Board delays votes on two major projects. Beacon Communities Services' proposal to convert the Tabernacle Congregational Church into 48 studio apartments for veterans was continued to June 25, 2026, on a 7-0 vote. North Shore Community Development Corporation similarly delayed

Salem Planning Board advances major housing projects. The board unanimously continued two significant residential applications: WinnDevelopment's 145-unit adaptive reuse of Salem State University buildings at Forest River Residences, extended to June 25, and Beacon Communities Services' 48-unit

Planning Board approves amendments to Franklin Street site plan. The board unanimously approved modifications to a 2021 site plan review and special permit for 4 Franklin Street, reducing office space from two stories to one and extending an ambulance garage. The decision requires tree fund

Salem Planning Board approves 340-unit Harrison Road development after design debate. AvalonBay Communities won approval 7-0 with two abstentions for the first phase of Forest River Residences, which includes 524 parking spaces, a conservation trailhead connection, and 10 dedicated parking spaces

Salem Planning Board defers five development applications. Chair Kirt Rieder led the board through unanimous votes to continue all five active development applications to April 23, including two phases of Forest River Residences totaling 485 units: Winn Development's 145-unit adaptive reuse of