2024-09-11 SRA agenda
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Salem Redevelopment Authority
Meeting Agenda
Wednesday, September 11, 2024 – 6:00 pm
Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Salem Redevelopment Authority will be held on Wednesday, September
11, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. via remote participation in accordance with Chapter 2 of the Acts of 2023.
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opportunity to speak.
REGULAR MEETING
Roll Call
Executive Director’s Report
Projects in the Urban Renewal Area
1. Native Spaces Project: Review of project proposal to temporarily place 2’ x 2’ round ‘mural medallions’ on
sidewalks at up to 35 locations throughout the Downtown in the form of exterior grade removable foil ground
stickers
2. 227 Essex Street: Small Project Review: Review of DRB Recommendation for the proposed changes to the
replacement bay window
3. 177 Essex Street: Small Project Review – Review of DRB Recommendation for the proposed facade painting
4. 301 Essex Street: Final Design Review – Review of the DRB Recommendation for the construction of a three and
one-half story addition above the existing building (known as Jerry’s Army & Navy Store) with twenty (20)
residential units and twelve (12) onsite parking spaces and located inside the building at the first-floor rear with
retail space fronting on Essex Street. There will be eight (8) parking spaces provided offsite.
Christopher Dunn
Christine Madore
Grace Napolitano
Cynthia Nina-Soto
Dean Rubin
5. 288 Derby Street: Amendment to the Outdoor Dining Approval – Proposed amendment to the permitted outdoor
dining area to include a pergola structure with a half wall around three sides and a roof.
New/Old Business
1. Discussion: Temporary Murals and Temporary Window Art
2. Redevelopment of the Historic Courthouses and the Crescent Lot: Update on Project Status
3. SRA Financials
4. Other
Approval of Minutes
1. August 14, 2024
Upcoming Meetings
1. DRB: September 25
2. SRA: October 9
Adjournment
Adjournment of Regular Meeting
ANNUAL MEETING
Roll Call
1. Annual Report and Financial Report
2. Fiscal Year 2025 Goals
3. Election of Officers: Chair, Vice Chair
4. Adjournment
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Christopher Dunn
Christine Madore
Grace Napolitano
Cynthia Nina-Soto
Dean Rubin