171 FEDERAL STREET UA_CofNA_IN-KIND PAINTINGSalem Historical Commission
98 WASHINGTON STREET, SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970 (978) 619-5685
CERTIFICATE OF NON-APPLICABILITY HCA-26-56
It is hereby certified that the Salem Historical Commission has determined that the proposed:
Type of Work: Painting in-kind
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:
Address of Property: 171 FEDERAL STREET , UA , SALEM, MA 01970
Name of Owner at time of Submission: CONNOLLY THOMAS J.;ELLIS SUSAN A.
Applicant's Description of Work: Prep the house with hand scrape, primer and painting with the same existing colors.
Statement of Conditions:
o In-kind painting of house to match all existing colors.
All paint will be hand scraped.
Non-applicable due to being in-kind painting*
*NOTE: Historic materials and details must be retained and repaired except where material is not
salvageable and must be replaced. If replacement is necessary, new elements must replicate existing
details, dimensions and materials. Should any changes to materials, design or outward appearance
be determined necessary, Applicant must submit a new application for review.
Upon completion of the above work, please notify Historical Commission staff as final sign-off is
required to document compliance with this Certificate and approved plans.
Upon completion of above work, please notify Historical Commission staff through permitting system as final
sign-off is required to document compliance with this Certificate and approved plans.
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Dated: April 28, 2026
SALEM HISTORICAL COMMISSION
By:
This certificate will expire: April 28, 2027
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.
Please be sure to obtain the appropriate permits from the Inspector of Buildings (or any other necessary permits or approvals)
prior to commencing work.
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