public comment 31 Chestnut Street - Councillor Cohen
Good morning Patti.
As am unable to attend the 12/4 meeting, I'd like to offer the following public testimony:
Jeff Cohen
12 Hancock St
Salem's Ward 5 Councillor
I am writing in support of the application for 31 Chestnut St (Selbst & Williams) for installation of EV charging.
The recently passed (MA Legislature) and signed (Gov Healey) "Climate Bill" says Historic Commissions “shall not prohibit or unreasonably restrict an owner from installing electric
vehicle supply equipment.”
Thank you for your consideration.
Also, regarding solar PV, Historical Commissions are now required to “give substantial weight to the threat posed by climate change and to the commonwealth’s obligation to meet statewide
greenhouse gas emission limits when ruling on applications."
Jeff
Jeff Cohen
Salem Ward 5 Councillor
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From: Patricia Kelleher <pkelleher@Salem.com>
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Subject: Historical Commission agenda for next meeting on Wednesday December 4th
Dear Councillors,
Please see the attached agenda for the next Historical Commission meeting on Wednesday, December 4th. Meeting materials can be found at [https://res.public.onecdn.static.microsoft/assets/mail/file-i
con/png/folder_16x16.png] 12.04.24 SHC Meeting Folder<https://cityofsalem1.sharepoint.com/:f:/s/HistoricalCommission/EmFWdcKPfWhMhOfNxCwVzAoBxaNnkeW5Cd80XoJU1kF_yQ?e=DexvuA>
Best,
Patti
Patti Kelleher
Preservation Planner
City of Salem | Department of Planning & Community Development
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