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Zoning Board denies data center permit appeal at Shetland Park

Salem Zoning Board rejected data center permit appeal at Shetland Park. The board unanimously denied Prime Group Shetland Park's petition to reinstate a revoked building permit for an expanded low-latency inference computing facility on a 0-5 vote, determining the use does not qualify as permitted

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Zoning Board approves residential relief in four cases

Salem Zoning Board approves four residential relief permits in September session. Chair Nina Vyedin led the board in unanimously approving special permits for residential additions at three properties and a variance for a residential subdivision, with all four petitions passing four to zero. The

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SALEM ZONING BOARD APPROVES FIVE RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS

Salem Zoning Board of Appeals approves five residential projects in July session. Acting Chair Christa McGaha led the board through variances and special permits for residential additions and conversions on July 29. Arsen Sheraj's reapplication at 15 Abbott Street to convert a two-family to

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ZBA approves ferry terminal variance at Blaney Street

Salem Zoning Board of Appeals approves ferry terminal variance with zero-foot setback reduction. The board unanimously approved the Salem Harbor Port Authority's request for a variance at 10 Blaney Street, allowing a two-story ferry terminal to be constructed with a zero-foot side setback where 30

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Salem ZBA approves six zoning relief petitions in June hearing

Salem Zoning Board approves six development petitions in single meeting. Acting Chair Ellen Simpson presided over unanimous 5-0 votes approving special permits for a specialty food and gourmet shop conversion at 11 Vinnin Street, an accessory dwelling unit at 17 Lincoln Road to allow aging in

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SALEM ZONING BOARD APPROVES SIX PETITIONS

Salem Zoning Board unanimously approves six relief petitions at May 20 meeting. Chair Nina Vyedin's board granted special permits and variances for residential additions and a 99-seat Bridge Street restaurant seeking 12 to 18 parking spaces where 28 are required. Attorney Scott Grover presented the

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