26 LINDEN STREET WDDO
Salem Historical Commission
98 WASHINGTON STREET, SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970
(978) 619-5685
WAIVER OF THE DEMOLITION DELAY ORDINANCE
It is hereby certified that the Salem Historical Commission has waived the Demolition Delay Ordinance
for the proposed demolition as described below, as per the requirements set forth in the Historic District's
Act (M.G.L. Ch. 40C) and the Salem Historic Districts Ordinance.
Address of Property: 26 Linden Street
Name of Record Owner: Carmen Rodriguez De Golia and Kenneth DePaul
Description of Demolition Work Proposed:
Demolish more than 50% of roof on building older than 50 years.
Per the Demolition Delay Ordinance, the Commission made the following findings:
1) The Commission voted unanimously to find the building not historically significant with the
condition that Applicant provide ¾ view photographs of all sides of building prior to addition of
second story.
NOTE: A demolition permit must be applied for within 12 months of the issuance of this waiver. If
a demolition permit application is not submitted, this waiver expires and a new application to waive
the demolition delay must be submitted to the Historical Commission.
Dated: July 15, 2026 SALEM HISTORICAL COMMISSION
By:
THIS IS NOT A DEMOLITION OR 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.
2019 Inventory photo
The Historical Commission
City of Salem
98 Washington Street
Salem, MA 01970
Subject: Request for Owner’s Waiver of Appearance – 26 Linden Street, Salem, MA 01970
We are writing in reference to the upcoming hearing regarding the property located at 26 Linden
Street, Salem, Ma 01970.
In response to the Commission's guidelines regarding ownership and representation, I am writing
to formally clarify that this property is our primary residence. There are no tenants associated
with this property or this application.
As the resident owners, we are submitting this application for this renovation project and will
be appearing before the Commission to represent our home in case is necessary.
Please note that our entire family of two daughters and maternal mother also resides here in case
you require this information as dependants and shared primary residence.
Thank you for your time, guidance, and consideration of this application.
Sincerely,
Kenneth DePaul II
(919) 802-8080
Ken.depaul@gmail.com
Carmen Elena Rodriguez de Golia
(786) 498-7840
Celena.ru@gmail.com