2026-04-09 DRB Agenda
City Hall Annex • 98 Washington Street • Salem, Massachusetts 01970 • (978) 619-5685
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Design Review Board Joint Public Meeting with Planning Board
Meeting Agenda
Thursday, April 9, 2026
6:30 pm
Notice is hereby given that a joint meeting of the Design Review Board with the Salem Redevelopment Authority
will be held on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. via remote participation pursuant to Section 30A of chapter 20
of the acts of 2021, as amended by 2 section 40 of chapter 2 of the acts of 2023, and further amended by Section 1
of Chapter 2 of the Acts of 2025, the City is authorized to conduct remote meetings of its public bodie s through June
30, 2027.
Every effort will be made to ensure that the public can adequately access the proceedings in real time, via
technological means. If we are unable to do so on matters not requiring a public hearing, we will post on the City of
Salem’s website an audio or video recording, transcript, or other comprehensive record of proceedings as soon as
possible after the meeting.
Individuals may participate remotely in the meeting via a remote participation platform called Zoom. Members of
the public and/or parties with a right and/or requirement to attend this meeting may access the remote
participation meeting through any one of the following ways:
• Go to the website link
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87460376527?pwd=R3ZHWW9wM3k3QXRtSTAzWWdPWVF6dz09 or
• Go to the website link www.zoom.us/join and enter meeting ID # 874 6037 6527 and Pass code 999036; or
• Dial toll-free phone number 877-853-5257. When prompted enter meeting ID # 874 6037 6527.
Those only dialing in will not have access to the direct video feed of the meeting but can follow
along with the project materials available for download at: DRB Meeting Materials.
Members of the public attending this meeting virtually will be allowed to make comments if they wish to do
so, during the portion of the meeting designated for public comment. If you would like to make a comment,
please use the ‘Raise Hand’ feature; if you are participating via phone, press *9 to raise your hand. The
Chair of the Board, with the assistance of City Staff, will provide all participants who have raised their hands
with an opportunity to speak.
Roll Call
Projects Outside of the Urban Renewal Area
1. 8 Harrison Road, 9 Harrison Road, 262 Loring Ave, and 266 Loring Ave: Smart Growth Overlay District - Design
review of the proposed second phase of a multi-phase project known collectively as the Forest River Residences.
The second phase includes up to 145 dwelling units through the adaptive reuse of the three existing Salem State
University South Campus buildings (Harrington, Academic, and Alumni buildings) and the construction of one
new four-story residential building along Harrison Road. No cha nges are proposed to the foo tprints of the
Paul Durand, Chair Elizabeth Murray
Daniel Estes Marc Perras
Kate Martin Sarah Tarbet
Catherine Miller
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existing buildings. Site improvements will also include approximately 159 off -street surface parking spots and a
connective network of landscaped common areas and pedestrian paths.
Adjournment of Joint Public Meeting
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City of Salem ADA Coordinator as soon as possible and no less than 2 business days before the meeting, program, or event.