0WashingtonSq-CofA-community board
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: Washington Square
Address of Property: 0 Washington Square
Name of Record Owner: Salem Common Neighborhood Association
Description of Approval of Work:
▪ Installation of new community board sign in powder-coated black aluminum per attached images and the
following dimensions:
▪ Finished post height: 8’
▪ Finished board height: 6’
▪ Finished sign width: 3’
▪ Display board: 36” x 30” single sided with locked glass case
▪ Post diameter: 3”
▪ Fluted post base: 5”
▪ Approval subject to final review and approval by the Park & Recreation Commission.
Dated: September 3, 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 new sign near southeast corner of Common
Approximate location of new community sign board centered between granite posts where sign is currently located