19 Flint Street_CofNA_Fencing
Salem Historical
Commission
98 WASHINGTON STREET, SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS
01970
(978) 619-5685
CERTIFICATE OF NON-APPLICABILITY
It is hereby certified that the Salem Historical Commission has determined that the proposed:
Construction Moving
x Reconstruction Alteration
Demolition Painting
Signage Other Work
as described below does not involve an exterior architectural feature or involves a feature covered by
the exemptions or limitations set forth in the Historic District's Act (M.G.L. Ch. 40C) and the Salem
Historic Districts Ordinance.
District: McIntire
Address of Property: 19 Flint Street
Name of Record Owner: Lenney Trust
Description of Work Proposed:
• In-kind replacement of existing 6 foot tall capped flat board fence at rear of lot per the
attached image. Fence to be painted to match existing color.
Not applicable due to being in kind replacement with nominal design change.
*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.
Dated: June 18, 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. Please be sure to obtain the appropriate permits from the
Inspector of Buildings (or any other necessary permits or approvals) prior to commencing work.
Salem Historical Commission
98 WASHINGTON STREET, SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970
(978) 619-5685
Application for: Certificate of Appropriateness - HCA-26-58
Date of
Submission:
April 28, 2026 Owner at Submission
(from Assessor)
LENNY TRUST;LENNEY JOHN
PAUL/LENNEY MARY HELEN
PAX TRS
Applicant name:MARY PAX LENNEY Owner (from
Applicant)
Address of Property: 19 FLINT ST
Declared District: McIntire Year Built (From Assessor)1871
Occupancy (from
Assessor)
Zoning (From Assessor)R2
Building Type (from
Assessor)
Property Use (From
Assessor)
Type of Work: Reconstruction
Is work visible from Public Way?:Yes
Applicant's Description of Work:We want to replace the rotten wooden fence surrounding 3 sides of the
property with a fence similar in style and color. We have a proposal for 205'
of:
* 6' red cedar tongue-and-groove boards, hand nailed with stainless steel
nails
* 2"x4" flat cedar rails, dowel construction
* 1"x4" facia boards top (with slight detail) and bottom and cap
* 5"x5" cedar posts with pyramid caps (the tongue-and-groove panels will
abut the sides of the posts)
* stained Benjamin Moore, off white to match current trim
* Good Neighbor fence with tongue-and-groove panels facing neighbors
and the wooden railings facing the inside of our yard
Front and back photos of a 2'x2' demo panel are enclosed. I can bring the
demo to the Commission meeting is that is helpful.
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