LAFAYETTE STREET_CofA_GAS METERS
Salem Historical Commission
98 WASHINGTON STREET, SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970
(978) 619-5685
CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
It is hereby certified that the Salem Historical Commission has determined that the proposed:
Construction Moving
Reconstruction Alteration
Demolition Painting
Signage ✓ Other work
as described below will be appropriate to the preservation of said Historic District, as per the requirements
set forth in the Historic District's Act (M.G.L. Ch. 40C) and the Salem Historic Districts Ordinance.
District: Lafayette Street
Address of Property: 249, 255, 261-263, 265-267, 271 and 303 Lafayette Street
Name of Record Owner: various owners – National Grid Gas Service Replacement
Description of Approval of Work:
▪ Replace existing gas service at the above specified properties with the following conditions:
▪ All gas meters will remain in building interior;
▪ Only gas risers will be installed on exterior of building per locations shown in attached images; and
▪ All risers to be screened by landscaping.
Dated: April 16, 2026 SALEM HISTORICAL COMMISSION
By: ________
The homeowner has the option not to commence the work (unless it relates to resolving an outstanding
violation). All work commenced must be completed within one year from this date unless otherwise
indicated.
THIS IS NOT A BUILDING PERMIT. All applicable building permits to be obtained prior to work
commencing.
Location of gas riser at 249 Lafayette Street
Location of gas riser at 255 Lafayette Street
Location of gas riser at 261-263 Lafayette Street
Location of gas riser at 265 Lafayette Street
Location of gas riser at 271 Lafayette Street
Location of gas riser at 303 Lafayette Street
#249 Lafayette St- Need to move gas riser and 4 meters outside due to load requirements. Will move to left side of
building. Can plant new bushes to screen meters.
Riser with 4 meters can be
screened with new bushes
Example of riser and meter
outside of building
#249 Lafayette St- Need to move gas riser and 4 meters outside due to load requirements. Will move to left side of
building. Can plant new bushes to screen meters.
Riser with 4 meters can be
screened with new bushes
Example of riser and meter
outside of building