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City Council Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs – Aug 11, 2026

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What was decided

The committee discussed a draft ordinance that would make it easier to run small businesses from homes. Members asked city staff and the City Solicitor to revise the language and resolve open questions before a joint public hearing.

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Terms used here

M.G.L.
Massachusetts General Laws, the state's laws.
Open Meeting Law
The state law (M.G.L. Chapter 30A, Sections 18 to 25) that requires public boards to meet in public, post notice of their meetings in advance, and keep minutes.
special permit
Permission from a board the zoning names, such as the Zoning Board of Appeals or the Planning Board, for a use or project the zoning allows only with that board's approval.
ZBA
Zoning Board of Appeals.

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Source

This meeting's agenda in the City of Salem's Agenda Center. First recorded by Salem Publick on .