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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: 2 Commercial Street
Name of Record Owner: Candide O’Rourke
Description of Demolition Work Proposed:
Demolish 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.
Waiver is conditional upon the following provisions:
▪ Submit both vertical and horizontal dimensions of building to be demolished and three-quarter
view photographs of all elevations to the Commission before a demolition permit is issued.
▪ Prior to demolition, the applicant will obtain all necessary state and federal permits.
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: September 17, 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.
5 Essex Green Drive
Suite 11A
Peabody, MA 01960
Phone: 978-965-3470Date:
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75 North Street, Salem MA, 01970
A1N.T.S.
5 Essex Green Drive
Suite 11A
Peabody, MA 01960
Phone: 978-965-3470Date:
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STREET
02/22/2024
75 North Street, Salem MA, 01970
A2N.T.S.
5 Essex Green Drive
Suite 11A
Peabody, MA 01960
Phone: 978-965-3470Date:
Scale:
PERSPECTIVE VIEW SOUTH
MASON STREET
02/22/2024
75 North Street, Salem MA, 01970
A3N.T.S.
5 Essex Green Drive
Suite 11A
Peabody, MA 01960
Phone: 978-965-3470Date:
Scale:
PERSPECTIVE VIEW NORTH
STREET BRIDGE
02/22/2024
75 North Street, Salem MA, 01970
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