Salem Redevelopment Authority – Aug 12, 2026
- Where
- Not listed on the city's Agenda Center
- Time
- Not listed
What was decided
The meeting covered a DRB appointment, an awning painting proposal at Witch City Mall, and a plan to convert the Salem Inn's buildings at 11 Summer Street into 15 hotel rooms and townhouse units. Members approved the DRB appointment, the awning painting, and the garage demolition and siding removal at 11 Summer Street, and referred that project to the DRB. They also gave the Executive Director authority to sign documents for the conveyance of 252 Bridge Street and 32-34 Federal Street.
Decisions recorded
- Approved the appointment of Joe Badowski to the DRB, 5-0. page 1 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Approved painting three awnings along the Zitelle storefronts at Witch City Mall to match the approved signs, subject to DRB approval, 5-0. page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Approved demolition of the six-bay garage at the rear of 11 Summer Street and removal of vinyl siding at 11 Summer Street, prior to DRB approval, 5-0. page 4 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Referred the 11 Summer Street project to the DRB, 5-0. page 5 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Approved authority for Executive Director Tom Daniel to execute documents for the conveyance of 252 Bridge Street and 32-34 Federal Street, 4-0, with Mr. Dunn recused. page 5 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Approved the June 10, 2026 meeting minutes, 5-0. page 6 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
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Agenda
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Terms used here
- SRA
- Salem Redevelopment Authority, created by the city in 1962 to advance the revitalization of key parts of its historic downtown, under the Downtown Renewal Plan.
- ADA
- Americans with Disabilities Act, the federal law on access for people with disabilities.
Source
This meeting's agenda in the City of Salem's Agenda Center (opens in new tab). First recorded by Salem Publick on .