13Beckford-CofA-EVcharger
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: McIntire
Address of Property: 13 Beckford Street
Name of Record Owner: Michael and Karen Williamson
Description of Approval of Work:
▪ Install EV charger on the side (north) elevation in the vicinity of the corner board (see attached images) with
the condition that charger and cords be covered by a screening box with final details to be reviewed by
Commissioner Martinez.
NOTE: Should electric service upgrade be required, Applicant to return to Commission for review of any
necessary changes to exterior electric meter.
Dated: September 17, 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.
Example of a simple painted wood screening box
Salem Historical Commission
98 WASHINGTON STREET, SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970
(978) 619-5685
Application for: Certificate of Appropriateness - HCA-26-131
Date of
Submission:
August 21, 2026 Owner at Submission
(from Assessor)
WILLIAMSON
MICHAEL;WILLIAMSON KAREN
K
Applicant name:Michael Williamson Owner (from
Applicant)
Address of Property: 13 Beckford St
Declared District: McIntire Year Built (From Assessor)1870
Occupancy (from
Assessor)
Zoning (From Assessor)R2
Building Type (from
Assessor)
Property Use (From
Assessor)
Type of Work: Alteration
Is work visible from Public Way?:Yes
Applicant's Description of Work:installation of electric car charger and assocaited 240V outlet, between
electric meter and window