2025-03-12 SRA agenda
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Salem Redevelopment Authority
Meeting Agenda
Wednesday, March 12, 2025, 6:00 pm
Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Salem Redevelopment Authority will be held on Wednesday, March 12,
2025, at 6:00 p.m. via remote participation in accordance with Chapter 2 of the Acts of 2023.
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Roll Call
Welcome and Introductions
New Member: Glenn Larose
Executive Director’s Report
Design Review Board Membership
Reappointment: Paul Durand
Projects in the Urban Renewal Area
1. 32 Derby Square: Small Project Review – Review of DRB Recommendation regarding the addition of exterior
handrail for accessibility.
2. 1 Sewall Street: Final Design Review – Review of DRB Recommendation on the proposal to utilize approximately
5,600 square feet of exterior rooftop space for exercise opportunities and play space for the YMCA’s early learning
and school-aged children.
Christopher Dunn
Glenn Larose
Christine Madore
Grace Napolitano
Dean Rubin
3. 20 Central Street: Small Project Review – Review of proposal to repair existing stairs, walkway, and courtyard.
4. 288 Derby Street: Small Project Review – Review of proposal to construct a new accessible ramp and landing deck
on the north side of the Salem Wax Museum building.
5. 41 Lafayette Street: Extension of Premise for Outdoor Dining for Barrio – Review of design of outdoor dining area,
which is nearly identical to the 2024 season, though with an additional on-street parking space for a total of three
parking spaces being used.
New/Old Business
1. Redevelopment of the Historic Courthouses and the Crescent Lot: Update on Project Status
2. In-Person Meetings, April 1, 2025
3. SRA Financials
4. Other
Approval of Minutes
1. December 8, 2024
a. Joint Meeting with the Design Review Board
b. Regular Meeting
2. January 8, 2025
Upcoming Meetings
1. DRB: March 26
2. SRA: April 9
Adjournment
Adjournment of Meeting
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