https://salem-ma.publick.org/New agendas and minutes from Salem city boards and committees.Mon, 19 Oct 2026 05:36:13 -0400 https://salem-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-07-06-city-council-committee-on-community-and-economic-development/https://salem-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-07-06-city-council-committee-on-community-and-economic-development/#minutes-2026-10-19T05:12:02-04:00Mon, 19 Oct 2026 05:12:02 -0400Minutes posted. https://salem-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-07-09-city-council-committee-on-government-services/https://salem-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-07-09-city-council-committee-on-government-services/#minutes-2026-10-19T05:12:02-04:00Mon, 19 Oct 2026 05:12:02 -0400Minutes posted. https://salem-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-07-09-planning-board/https://salem-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-07-09-planning-board/#minutes-2026-10-19T05:12:02-04:00Mon, 19 Oct 2026 05:12:02 -0400Minutes posted. https://salem-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-07-09-city-council/https://salem-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-07-09-city-council/#minutes-2026-10-19T05:12:02-04:00Mon, 19 Oct 2026 05:12:02 -0400Minutes posted. https://salem-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-07-13-salem-cultural-council/https://salem-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-07-13-salem-cultural-council/#minutes-2026-10-19T05:12:02-04:00Mon, 19 Oct 2026 05:12:02 -0400Minutes posted. https://salem-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-07-14-affordable-housing-trust-fund/https://salem-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-07-14-affordable-housing-trust-fund/#minutes-2026-10-19T05:12:02-04:00Mon, 19 Oct 2026 05:12:02 -0400Minutes posted. https://salem-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-07-14-board-of-health/https://salem-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-07-14-board-of-health/#minutes-2026-10-19T05:12:02-04:00Mon, 19 Oct 2026 05:12:02 -0400Minutes posted. https://salem-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-07-15-historical-commission/https://salem-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-07-15-historical-commission/#minutes-2026-10-19T05:12:02-04:00Mon, 19 Oct 2026 05:12:02 -0400Minutes posted. https://salem-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-07-15-zoning-board-of-appeals/https://salem-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-07-15-zoning-board-of-appeals/#minutes-2026-10-19T05:12:02-04:00Mon, 19 Oct 2026 05:12:02 -0400Minutes posted. https://salem-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-07-16-city-council-committee-on-government-services/https://salem-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-07-16-city-council-committee-on-government-services/#minutes-2026-10-19T05:12:02-04:00Mon, 19 Oct 2026 05:12:02 -0400Minutes posted. https://salem-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-07-16-race-equity-commission/https://salem-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-07-16-race-equity-commission/#minutes-2026-10-19T05:12:02-04:00Mon, 19 Oct 2026 05:12:02 -0400Minutes posted. https://salem-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-07-21-conservation-commission/https://salem-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-07-21-conservation-commission/#minutes-2026-10-19T05:12:02-04:00Mon, 19 Oct 2026 05:12:02 -0400Minutes posted. https://salem-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-07-21-public-art-commission/https://salem-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-07-21-public-art-commission/#minutes-2026-10-19T05:12:02-04:00Mon, 19 Oct 2026 05:12:02 -0400Minutes posted. https://salem-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-07-22-design-review-board/https://salem-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-07-22-design-review-board/#minutes-2026-10-19T05:12:02-04:00Mon, 19 Oct 2026 05:12:02 -0400Minutes posted. https://salem-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-07-22-sustainability-energy-and-resiliency-committee/https://salem-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-07-22-sustainability-energy-and-resiliency-committee/#minutes-2026-10-19T05:12:02-04:00Mon, 19 Oct 2026 05:12:02 -0400Minutes posted. https://salem-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-07-23-design-review-board/https://salem-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-07-23-design-review-board/#minutes-2026-10-19T05:12:02-04:00Mon, 19 Oct 2026 05:12:02 -0400Minutes posted. https://salem-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-07-23-planning-board/https://salem-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-07-23-planning-board/#minutes-2026-10-19T05:12:02-04:00Mon, 19 Oct 2026 05:12:02 -0400Minutes posted. https://salem-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-07-27-city-council/https://salem-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-07-27-city-council/#minutes-2026-10-19T05:12:02-04:00Mon, 19 Oct 2026 05:12:02 -0400Minutes posted. https://salem-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-07-29-zoning-board-of-appeals/https://salem-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-07-29-zoning-board-of-appeals/#minutes-2026-10-19T05:12:02-04:00Mon, 19 Oct 2026 05:12:02 -0400Minutes posted. https://salem-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-08-03-salem-cultural-council/https://salem-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-08-03-salem-cultural-council/#minutes-2026-10-19T05:12:02-04:00Mon, 19 Oct 2026 05:12:02 -0400Minutes posted. https://salem-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-08-04-city-council/https://salem-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-08-04-city-council/#minutes-2026-10-19T05:12:02-04:00Mon, 19 Oct 2026 05:12:02 -0400Minutes posted. https://salem-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-08-04-zero-waste-salem/https://salem-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-08-04-zero-waste-salem/#minutes-2026-10-19T05:12:02-04:00Mon, 19 Oct 2026 05:12:02 -0400Minutes posted. https://salem-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-08-05-bicycling-and-shared-path-advisory-committee/https://salem-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-08-05-bicycling-and-shared-path-advisory-committee/#minutes-2026-10-19T05:12:02-04:00Mon, 19 Oct 2026 05:12:02 -0400Minutes posted. https://salem-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-08-05-design-review-board/https://salem-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-08-05-design-review-board/#minutes-2026-10-19T05:12:02-04:00Mon, 19 Oct 2026 05:12:02 -0400Minutes posted. https://salem-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-08-05-historical-commission/https://salem-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-08-05-historical-commission/#minutes-2026-10-19T05:12:02-04:00Mon, 19 Oct 2026 05:12:02 -0400Minutes posted. https://salem-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-08-06-city-council-committee-on-public-health-safety-and-environment/https://salem-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-08-06-city-council-committee-on-public-health-safety-and-environment/#minutes-2026-10-19T05:12:02-04:00Mon, 19 Oct 2026 05:12:02 -0400Minutes posted. https://salem-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-08-06-salem-harbor-port-authority/https://salem-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-08-06-salem-harbor-port-authority/#minutes-2026-10-19T05:12:02-04:00Mon, 19 Oct 2026 05:12:02 -0400Minutes posted. https://salem-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-08-10-scholarship-and-education-committee/https://salem-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-08-10-scholarship-and-education-committee/#minutes-2026-10-19T05:12:02-04:00Mon, 19 Oct 2026 05:12:02 -0400Minutes posted. https://salem-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-08-11-city-council-committee-on-ordinances-licenses-and-legal-affairs/https://salem-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-08-11-city-council-committee-on-ordinances-licenses-and-legal-affairs/#minutes-2026-10-19T05:12:02-04:00Mon, 19 Oct 2026 05:12:02 -0400Kept draft home occupation zoning ordinance in committee for more work, 4-0 vote. (AI summary of the minutes. Check the original.) Checked against the city's PDF. https://salem-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-08-12-salem-redevelopment-authority/https://salem-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-08-12-salem-redevelopment-authority/#minutes-2026-10-19T05:12:02-04:00Mon, 19 Oct 2026 05:12:02 -0400Approved demolition of a garage and removal of vinyl siding at 11 Summer Street before DRB review; referred that project to the DRB. (AI summary of the minutes. Check the original.) Checked against the city's PDF. https://salem-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-08-13-city-council-committee-on-ordinances-licenses-and-legal-affairs/https://salem-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-08-13-city-council-committee-on-ordinances-licenses-and-legal-affairs/#minutes-2026-10-19T05:12:02-04:00Mon, 19 Oct 2026 05:12:02 -0400Recommended sending Fire Lanes ordinance #331 on Beach and Sutton Avenues to City Council for first passage. (AI summary of the minutes. Check the original.) Checked against the city's PDF. https://salem-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-08-17-city-council-committee-on-ordinances-licenses-and-legal-affairs/https://salem-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-08-17-city-council-committee-on-ordinances-licenses-and-legal-affairs/#minutes-2026-10-19T05:12:02-04:00Mon, 19 Oct 2026 05:12:02 -0400Approved amendments to proposed zoning for small roof-mounted wind energy systems, and recommended the ordinance for a joint public hearing. (AI summary of the minutes. Check the original.) Checked against the city's PDF. https://salem-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-08-18-conservation-commission/https://salem-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-08-18-conservation-commission/#minutes-2026-10-19T05:12:02-04:00Mon, 19 Oct 2026 05:12:02 -0400Approved South River culvert rehabilitation at 73 Lafayette St; continued Margin Street housing hearing to September 15, 2026. (AI summary of the minutes. Check the original.) Checked against the city's PDF. https://salem-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-08-18-park-and-recreation-commission/https://salem-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-08-18-park-and-recreation-commission/#minutes-2026-10-19T05:12:02-04:00Mon, 19 Oct 2026 05:12:02 -0400Approved a $5.00 surcharge on Witch House tickets, to go toward a stabilization fund for municipal and school buildings. (AI summary of the minutes. Check the original.) Checked against the city's PDF. https://salem-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-08-18-public-art-commission/https://salem-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-08-18-public-art-commission/#minutes-2026-10-19T05:12:02-04:00Mon, 19 Oct 2026 05:12:02 -0400Offered Artists' Row Public Artist in Residence spots to Javiera Garcia and thecollab, and awarded Stall #4 to MiraMar Printmakers. (AI summary of the minutes. Check the original.) Checked against the city's PDF. https://salem-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-08-19-historical-commission/https://salem-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-08-19-historical-commission/#minutes-2026-10-19T05:12:02-04:00Mon, 19 Oct 2026 05:12:02 -0400Approved signs at 142 Derby Street, a 2 Broad Street downspout, and 14 Kosciusko Street renovations; continued 5 Orne Square and 41 Chestnut Street. (AI summary of the minutes. Check the original.) Checked against the city's PDF. https://salem-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-08-19-zoning-board-of-appeals/https://salem-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-08-19-zoning-board-of-appeals/#minutes-2026-10-19T05:12:02-04:00Mon, 19 Oct 2026 05:12:02 -0400Approved projects at 2 Rockdale Avenue, 8 Briggs Street, 111 Mason Street, and 61 Salem Street; continued 7 Burnside Street and 22 Vista Avenue. (AI summary of the minutes. Check the original.) Checked against the city's PDF. https://salem-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-08-26-design-review-board/https://salem-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-08-26-design-review-board/#minutes-2026-10-19T05:12:02-04:00Mon, 19 Oct 2026 05:12:02 -0400Approved Salem Inn expansion design at 11 Summer Street and several sign requests; continued 6 Front Street and Lifebridge reviews. (AI summary of the minutes. Check the original.) Checked against the city's PDF. https://salem-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-09-01-zero-waste-salem/https://salem-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-09-01-zero-waste-salem/#minutes-2026-10-19T05:12:02-04:00Mon, 19 Oct 2026 05:12:02 -0400Tabled two Styrofoam items until the next meeting, approved the August minutes unanimously, and noted Brian Romer will step down as of 2027. (AI summary of the minutes. Check the original.) Checked against the city's PDF. https://salem-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-09-02-bicycling-and-shared-path-advisory-committee/https://salem-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-09-02-bicycling-and-shared-path-advisory-committee/#minutes-2026-10-19T05:12:02-04:00Mon, 19 Oct 2026 05:12:02 -0400Kept its regular schedule; discussed snow removal in bike lanes, Bluebikes expansion, and bike racks. (AI summary of the minutes. Check the original.) Checked against the city's PDF. https://salem-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-09-02-historical-commission/https://salem-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-09-02-historical-commission/#minutes-2026-10-19T05:12:02-04:00Mon, 19 Oct 2026 05:12:02 -0400Approved gate and porch work at 21 Warren Street and black storm windows at 10 Broad Street. (AI summary of the minutes. Check the original.) Checked against the city's PDF. https://salem-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-09-02-sustainability-energy-and-resiliency-committee/https://salem-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-09-02-sustainability-energy-and-resiliency-committee/#minutes-2026-10-19T05:12:02-04:00Mon, 19 Oct 2026 05:12:02 -0400Approved revised mission statement with edits, passing with all four members in favor. (AI summary of the minutes. Check the original.) Checked against the city's PDF. https://salem-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-09-03-planning-board/https://salem-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-09-03-planning-board/#minutes-2026-10-19T05:12:02-04:00Mon, 19 Oct 2026 05:12:02 -0400Approved 25 Bow Street frontage waiver and plan; continued 57 Wharf Street, 440 Highland Avenue, 56 Margin Street, and 75 North Street. (AI summary of the minutes. Check the original.) Checked against the city's PDF. https://salem-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-09-03-race-equity-commission/https://salem-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-09-03-race-equity-commission/#minutes-2026-10-19T05:12:02-04:00Mon, 19 Oct 2026 05:12:02 -0400Approved previous meeting minutes; the chair recommended pausing changes to the discrimination reporting form while research continues. (AI summary of the minutes. Check the original.) Checked against the city's PDF. https://salem-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-09-03-salem-harbor-port-authority/https://salem-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-09-03-salem-harbor-port-authority/#minutes-2026-10-19T05:12:02-04:00Mon, 19 Oct 2026 05:12:02 -0400Set October parking rate at $4/hour with 20% resident discount and $100 daily fine; authorized $200,000 Mass Clean Energy Center harbor planning grant. (AI summary of the minutes. Check the original.) Partly checked against the city's PDF. https://salem-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-09-09-design-review-board/https://salem-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-09-09-design-review-board/#minutes-2026-10-19T05:12:02-04:00Mon, 19 Oct 2026 05:12:02 -0400Presented the Lappin Park redesign, which removes Linden trees and moves the Samantha statue; funding has not been secured. (AI summary of the minutes. Check the original.) Checked against the city's PDF. https://salem-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-09-09-salem-redevelopment-authority/https://salem-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-09-09-salem-redevelopment-authority/#minutes-2026-10-19T05:12:02-04:00Mon, 19 Oct 2026 05:12:02 -0400Approved small project reviews for 11 Summer Street, 14 New Derby Street, 192 Essex Street, and 161 Essex Street, two subject to DRB review. (AI summary of the minutes. Check the original.) Checked against the city's PDF. https://salem-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-09-09-zoning-board-of-appeals/https://salem-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-09-09-zoning-board-of-appeals/#minutes-2026-10-19T05:12:02-04:00Mon, 19 Oct 2026 05:12:02 -0400Approved variance for 5, 7, and 9 Wilson Road and three nonconforming house permits; continued 75 North Street and 31 Cedar Street hearings. (AI summary of the minutes. Check the original.) Checked against the city's PDF. https://salem-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-09-09-joint-city-council-and-planning-board/https://salem-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-09-09-joint-city-council-and-planning-board/#minutes-2026-10-19T05:12:02-04:00Mon, 19 Oct 2026 05:12:02 -0400Referred proposed ban on data centers for review; public hearing held on removing two-family parking minimums. (AI summary of the minutes. Check the original.) Checked against the city's PDF. https://salem-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-09-10-city-council/https://salem-ma.publick.org/meetings/2026-09-10-city-council/#minutes-2026-10-19T05:12:02-04:00Mon, 19 Oct 2026 05:12:02 -0400Voted 8-2 to change the city seal and passed a gas-powered leaf blower ordinance for first passage, 7-3. (AI summary of the minutes. Check the original.) Checked against the city's PDF.