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' NOTES FROM A MEETING HELD TUESDAY, FEB. 29, 1971
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/ OUTLINE BY BOB KRRR
QUESTION: Concept of LPA holding public hearing with the understanding
that if hearing (plan change) becomes controversial, council
will hold subsequent hearing,
1. LPA approves Plan change
(Regular meeting or special) or after public hearing, subject to
HUD concurrence.
2. Advertising for public hearing (Council or LPA) ; 10 days prior to
public hearing and two successive weekly advertisings(incl. of
advertising, exco of hearing date) but after AO approval of the
notice.
3. . Hearing Held
4. A. Planning Board amends comprehensive plan
B, Planning Board certifies consistency with amended comprehensive
plan
C. Council acts on plan change
D. DCA acts on plan change (possible hearing if 25 or more citizens
request hearing).
5. Zoning change
17th March -- a, Planning Board advertises for hearing (net 14 days
prior to public hearing and two successive weekly
advertising4 Suggest incl. of adv., excl. of hearing
date)
1 April b. Planning Board holds hearing
6 April c. Within 20 days after date of hearing, Planning Board
submits report to Council
17 April d. Council advertises for public hearing (net 14 days,
2 successive weekly advertisings, suggest incl. of
adv. date; excl, of hearing date)
1 May e, Council holds hearing on zoning change
11 May f. Within 90 days but 2/3 concurring in any action (i.e.
adopt, reject, or amend and adopt).
NB: Send copy of revised plan to John Brown Assoc.
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NOTES FROM A MEETING HELD TUESDAY, FEB, 29, 1972
Public Hearing -- held jointly by the S.R,A. and City Council. Mr, Noonan
���,n� to contact Mike OtKeefe to see if a meeting could be set
edW"'N'IrA:W- up with the Council to brief them before this is advertised.
7�4 r,j�V-�5 I (Possibly Fridays Saturday). Would the Council President
preside at thisjlearing or the Chairman of the S.R,A.?
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Advertise -- March 3r4 -'- HUD has to approve the notice. Get the notice
in to HUD by Thursday -- notice to be drawn up by George
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Hearing on the 13th or 14th of March - p ssibility of Council acting at a
special meeting on the 13th or 14th. If not# Council acts on 23rd at
their regular meeting. If the Council meets the 23rd, better that not
too much time elapse between hearing and meeting, so possible h, a;in
on the 22nd. � ���: �1� .
The Planning Board could adopt the Plan ash nd1W and certify consistency q�J
on either the 16th of March, 6th of April or at a special meeting. O_
Then it goes to the D.C.A. for action. Not known how long it would take
for D.C.A. approval.
In the meantime, when the Planning Board takes its action# they can vote to
advertise for the zoning change (14 days advertising for the Planning Board).
This carries us to the 31st of March or 21st of April, or 14 days after 'to ""—
special meeting. They have 20 days to make their report to the Council.
the Council can advertise for a public hearing. The Planning Board could � �''
vote the same night as the hearing. Then before the plan change becomes fV ,
effective, it goes to the Attorney Generale G `/
By May 1st we could have a new urban renewal plan, an amendatory to the com-
prehensive plan and a new zoning ordinance.
Proclaimer -- Certify that the governing body of the Municipality was notified
at least 14 days prior to the adoption of the plan change; that we are in �
:, conformance with the Comprehensive Plan and the Workable Program; and A✓✓r 11,9
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�( pfSQim :w the Municipality regarding zoning changes. If we do not
" ' y proclaim the changes we have to follow normal HUD procedures. We would
adopt the plan change and then forward it to HUD. It would not have legal
effect until we received HUD concurrence, If we go by the Proclaimer route
it should be legal when we adopt it. Once you use the Proclaimer, you can
dispose of land.
Construction by July 15th? -- Two things we can do:
1, Start to rehab buildings we own
2. Construction of open areas
To do either of these we have to have budget, etc, before we can start.
When asked how quickly he could have these, Bob Kerr said 30 - 45 days -- rough
draft two weeks. To do this he needs estimated costs of rehabilitating buildings
for the budget, Then the amendatory goes to HUD. As soon as we get budget
approvals we can start operating. This should take just a reasonable amount
of time.
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Would it be possible to have bids - constructions start by July 15th - yes.
Open areas -- Could Collins and Whitman & Howard have everything ready so
that we can start July 15th? The only area right now is the St. Peter
Street corner because Whitman & Howard do not enter into this. We could
demolish the North Shore Diner, reroute traffic into the Naumkeag Trust
Drive- Bank and then o en" ���this area. C � fiQCdC7� �&
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Comment by Bob Kerr -- we have, at the present time, nothing in this office
that reflects the work of John- Collins -- everyone else has copies Also,
until Friday, all effort has to go into the advertising notice
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Comment by Bob Kerr -- as a policy determination right now, what order of
priority for John Emerson's work. John and Bob Kerr went through the
Bulfinch building again yesterday and they are both in agreement that
if it is to be restored, it would be best for the Authority to do some
of the basic work, then the bank's job would be easier. All of the fire-
places, staircase, etc, have been taken out.
Will have to identify all structures in the NOT TO BE ACQUIRED category that
may have a facade easement as "historic significant."
Priority for July 15th
Most seriously deteriorated buildings, representing a hazard to public
health and safety:
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Dana Moustakis
Ingemi Bixby
Friidman Welch
Daniel Low
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January 7, 1971
Salem Redevelopment Authority
Mr. Timothy J. Noonan, Chairman
60 Washington Street
Salem, Massachusetts 01970
Dear Chairman Noonan:
Salem Heritage Associates wish to thank you and
the members of the Authority for the time and attention you gave to our
recent proposal for Heritage Plaza East.
We want you to know that our team stands ready
to help the Authority in every way possible, should you ever wish to
call upon us to help rebuild a new Salem.
We wish you and your designated developer the
best of luck.
Very truly yours,
Benjamin T. Eisenstadt
Salem Heritage Associates
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NOTES FROM A MEETING HELD 12/27/71
PRESENT: Members of the Authority, John W. Barrett, John Bok, Esq., of Nesson
d Csaplar, Albert R. Pitcoff, City Solicitor and Wm. H. K. Donaldson,
Assistant City Solicitor
The Authority has an Urban Renewal Plan but there is a need for a plan
change. Proposals have been solicited from developers with the plan change in
mind (housing as a re-user changes in road patterns, etc. ).
Legal Pitfalls - John Bok, Esq.
If the Authority enters into a contractual agreement which is binding, there
is a possibility the court would come along and say that a public hearing was not
held, voiding the agreement. Proper procedures should be followed to avoid trouble.
Basic state statute requires a public hearing before a plan change may be
made. Atty. Bok sees no difficulty here because the question of blighted land
was resolved when the plan was initially accepted. There would still be the question
of whether the plan change will be tied to a particular developer -- this is what
must be avoided because a plan change cannot be prejudged.
Some plass are very specific -- other plans are extremely broad. If you tie
the plan tightly, you can get into trouble -- much better to give yourselves some
flexibility.
Picking a tentative developer would not bind the Authority to anything.
Caution would have to be used when talking to the developer. The developer could
be sent a Letter of Intent subject to approval of the plan change by the Mayor,
City Council, HUD, Dept, of Community Affairs. (Sample of letter to be given to
the Authority by Atty. Bok.) No commitments on the part of the SRA are to be
made to any developer until the plan is changed.
One Authority member called attention to the Munroe house which was acquired
by the Authority because a road was going through. Under the new plan, the road
remains. The question was could the former owner buy it from the Authority. Atty.
Bok suggested that after the plan was changed, the Authority offer to sell it back
to the former owner.
The Salem Laundry was discussed. Under the original plan a section of the
Laundry would have been taken, under the plan change it would remain -- would this
business have legal recourse. Atty. Bok said the business would have to show a
violation in the law in the manner in which they were dealt with. If there was
a good faith decision on the part of the City Council, DHUD, Dept. of Community
Affairs, then the legal standing would count for nothing. If the business could
show a financial loss, then it would depend on political pressures and the public
hearing.
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In the case of an owner rehabilitating his building (Shribman), he would
have to submit a reasonable proposal. If the judgment was made that a fair proposal
was not submitted, then the Authority could reject this proposal and consider others.
Another question arose about a building acquired by the Authority which was
owned by a father (Norman Welch), who rented to a business run by his son (the
father having no part of this business). The father is now deceased and the son
would like to buy the building back to restore it. Atty. Bok said this would pose
no problem if the Authority sold it to him at the acquisition price or higher.
The following schedule of timing was given by Mr. Tinti:
1. Designation of over-all developer this week.
2. New plan -- two months -- then hold the public hearing and go to
the Council. The developer would have a site office open during this time, working
with the Authority and local developers. During this two-month period, the Authority
would have to be careful that a lot of work was put into the plan change by the
Authority, the staff and the consultants.
Tentative Schedule - William Tinti
Open store-front project office in the project area weeks after
a tentative developer is chosen.
One month from the date they are selected, we must have density,
what type of housing, circulation, traffic patterns, etc.
Two months -- detailed market study, preliminary economic study.
Three months -- detailed design concept -- community participation.
Four months -- detailed over-all financial plan. Anticipate we would
have completed the plan change and are ready to go. Finalized archi-
tectural plans; full-scale budget; construction estimates; building
dimensions; preliminary working drawings.
Mr. Tinti questioned Atty. Bok as to designating a developer subject
to a plan change by the Authority and wondered if this would give them control
of the old plan. Atty. Bok said the Authority could get into a mess if they
signed a document designating something specific.
The matter;. of local developers was discussed. The problem exists for
the local developer to the same degree as the major developer. Atty. Bok said
the Authority could not designate any local developers until the plan was changed
but we could tell the over-all developer which parcels we were going to hold out.
In the case of local proposals such as Empire Clothing, which would not
be affected by a plan change, it was suggested that the Authority not make the
conveyance until Empire had their working drawings.
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Both Gordon d Todreas, from whom the building was acquired, and the
Salem Sport Shop, a tenant in the building, have submitted proposals for re-
habilitation and there was a question as to which one had preference. Under the
old plan the building would be demolished, under the new plan the building
would remain. Atty. Bok's opinion was that both had equal preference but a
proposal couldn't be accepted until the plan change was made.
Another case in question was the Housing for the Elderly -- could we
convey theland to the Housing Authority before a plan change. After some dis-
cussion it was agreed that the funds for this would not be available before the
plan change was made.
One parcel has already been conveyed to the City -- the Fire Station
site. No problem is anticipated because the plan change would need the approval
of the Mayor.
There are some local developers who will be able to move quicker than
this four-month period. Would we need a waiver of the right to say "No" to a
Plan change. The Authority has a developer for Parcel B-7 who is willing to go
ahead and waive his right to any plan change around' him. Atty. Bok said no
trouble could be expected as long as the old plan and the new plan agreed as
to height of building, number of stories, etc. Otherwise there may be problems.
Zoning changes were discussed. It was mentioned that the Planning Board
has agreed to engage a consultant to work with the Authority. First the Planning
Board would have a hearing, then the City Council would have a hearing (both
could be held the same night). Before the Council can take action, they have
to have the report of the Planning Board. Atty. Pitcoff said the zoning was
very inflexible -- in particular one Central Business District -- and that the
matter of changing the zoning involved considerable work.
Discussion was held relative to the deposit paid by the tentative
developer. A prime developer objected to the $100,000 deposit because of the
nature of the designation "tentative developer." Atty. Bok explained that as a
practical matter, very few deposits were forfeited. He estimated that 80 - 90%
of the developers put up this deposit. Any interest accrued on this money goes
to the developer. Often developers use a Letter of Credit from a bank for the
amount involved. He also said that once a developer was selected, the Authority
would be in partnership with them to make the project work and should not use
a dictatorial approach.
THE HUMAN RESOURCES COMPANY
OFFICE OFTHE CHAIRMAN OFTHE BOARD
January 7, 1972
Mr. John W. Barrett
Executive Director
Salem Industrial Development Committee
P. 0. Box 369
32 Derby Square
Salem, Massachusetts 01970
Dear Mr. Barrett:
Within the next few days, our Ed Bicknell will be stopping by to
present you with a personal invitation to our "Communications Seminar"
which will be held at the Marriott Motor Hotel in Newton (Boston area)
on Tuesday, January 18.
This seminar has been designed by the Nightingale-Conant Corporation
to help make business and civic leaders aware of some exciting, new
ways to solve the growing communication problems which exist in the
fast-moving world of today. We have some very interesting and timely
concepts on this topic, and methods to eliminate the communications
barriers that exist in modern day business.
This seminar also deals with a favorite topic of mine, Human Potential.
This is a subject that I have spent many years researching in an effort
to understand what motivates a person to bring more of his untapped
abilities, even genius, to bear in his day to day activities.
The principal speaker will be Mr. Robert C. Proctor of Chicago, and I
can promise you a profitable evening you will enjoy thoroughly.
Mark your calendar now for the 18th of January. Ed Bicknell will be
bringing your invitation to you in the next few days.
Sincerely,
E ight
6677 N . LINCOLN AVE. • CHICAGO, ILL. 60645 • PHONE ( 3 1 2 ) 478-0050
NESSEN & CSAPLAR
84 STATE STREET
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS 02109
617) 742-9450
KINGSBURY BROWNE,JR.
OF COUNSEL
December 28, 1971
Mr. John W. Barrett
Salem Redevelopment Authority
60 Washington Street
Salem, Massachusetts 01970
Dear John,
Enclosed is a copy of the Letter of Intent be-
tween the Boston Redevelopment Authority and Boston
Urban Associates used in connection with the Park
Plaza Project together with a copy of a Letter of
Intent to proceed used by the Boston Redevelopment
Authority in connection with Parcel C-2 on the
waterfront.
Neither of these documents fits our Salem situa-
tion and I would suggest that after you have had a
chance to look them over you give me a call and per-
haps we can jointly concoct a form that will fit our
situation more exactly.
It was a pleasure meeting you and the members
of the Board last night.
Sincerely,
6JJn F. Bok
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F. LETTER OF INTENT TO PROCEED
` Dovinm o\vn \Yalcrfrolw+ancuil Hall Urban Renewal Project
(� Subject: Parcel C-2
Gentlemen:
(hereinafter called the " Redevelopers")
hereby subioiL this, Letter of Inteilt In connection vAththeir proposal to develop
Parcel C-2 (or a subdivision .thcreo ) sho;rn on the map attac,:ed
hereto as Exhibit. A.
If selected by the Boston Redevelopment Authority as developer for this parcel ,
. the Redevelopers hereby agree to accomplish the folloviing:
I. We agree to build approximately
square feet gross floor area substantially In accordance with the Design Proposal
for said parcel prepared by , dated
and attached hereto as Exhibit B. We Will utilize
as our Architect,
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K We agree to pay a price of $ per square foot for the approkkafeb,
squarefeet contained in the aforesaid Parcel, which price is
subject to the :;oncurren;;e of HUD.
3, Upon acceptance by the Authority of this Letter of Intent we shallproc2cd
immediately to the preparation of architecAaf drawings, Within 90 cia s after
acceptance of this Letter of Intent by the Authorty, Mshall subl7it to the
Authority final preliminary plans and outline specifications prepared by the
architect and in conformity with the Urban Renckval Plan and the previously
approved Design Proposal . The Authority dill review and approve or disapprove
such plans and specifications for such conformity and shall promptly notify us of
its approval or disapproval in MUng setting forth in detail any grounds for
disapproval . If no grounds for disapproval are delivered to us e:itl in 30 days
- after SUbmISSiOn of any reSUbMisslon as herein provided, SUCK plans and Specifications
shall be deemed approved. In the event of a disapproval, we shall , wilhin 30
days after receiving notice of such disapproval, resubmit the final preliminary
plans and outlinz specifications altered to meet the grounds of disapproval. Th=
resubmission shall be subject to the review and approval of the Authority in
accordance with the procedures hereat above provided for on original slbu ission
until final preliminary plans and outline specifications shall be approved by the.
Authority; provided, however, that we shall submit plans and specifications which
meet the requirements of this paragraph and the approval of the Authority % ithin
5 months after acceptance of this Letter of Intent by the AuU+ority.
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A . We intend to adhere to the following schedule :
Time Periods_
As above -Submission of final preliminary plans
and outline specifications
30 days Execution of Land Disposition Agreement,
assuming BRA approval of final pre-
liminary plans
30 days -Accept convevance of Parcel C-2 (or a
subdivision thereof) assuming BRA apprc-
of final working drawing end spccificat-
30 days -Coaaierce Constructions
5. Upon acceptance by you of this Letter of Intent, we will
promptly deliver to you a good faith deposit in the amount of
$5, 000 or 10% of the land purchase price, whichever ' is
greater, in cash or other form acceptable to the Authority. .
This deposit shall be retained by the Authority as agreed
liquidated damages, the exact amount of dam::ges being difficul
to ascertain, if we fail to execute the Land Disposition
Agreement in accordance with the terms of this Letter o£
Intent or if we fail to con£on� to the terms of this Letter
of Intent or the deposit shall be returned if the Authority
is unable to proceed with the disposition. Interest on the
deposit, if any, :hall be our property, but the Authority shat:
not be under any obligation to invest or reinvest any deposit.
6. We agree to execute a .Land Disposition Agreement su!D--
stantially in the form of the agreement included in the Parcel
C-2 Developer' s Kit.
7 . We will cooperate with the staff of the Authority with
respect to the architectural elements of the buildings to be
constructed, in order that the development may conform fully
to the objectives of the Authority as set forth in the. Parcel
C-2 Developer' s Frit. We . understand that the Authority has an
interest in seeing that the building to be constructed is of
attractive appearance and sturdy quality, and that our sub-
mission of drawings and specifications will be reviewed by
the Authority for design values and quality of construction.
If the foregoing meets with your approval, please indicate
below and return an executed copy to us, whereupon this Letter
shall constitute our selection as developer of Parcel C-2
in accordance with the conditions set forth above.
Very truly yours,
By
Date Accepted
Boston Redevelopment Authority
By
Director
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LETTER OF INTENT
Boston Redevelopment Authority
New City Hall
One City Hall Square
Boston, Massachusetts 02201
Gentlemen:
RE: PARK PLAZA
This letter sets forth the present intentions of the undersigned, Boston Urban
Associates ("Urban"), for the proposed development of certain parcels of land in the
proposed Redevelopment Area commonly known as Park Plaza.
This proposal covers and includes the three land areas sometimes referred to
by the Boston Redevelopment Authority (the "Authority") as Parcels 1, 2 and 3 of
the Park Plaza Urban Renewal Area, suitably identified on the plan annexed to this
Letter of Intent. Intended to be included as a part of the land area the Authority has
from time to time referred to as Parcel One is the Eastern Gas and Fuel Associates
property. These land areas are covered by the Park Plaza Urban Renewal Plan,
submitted for approval by the Boston City Council (the "Council") and the State
Department of Community Affairs (the "State"). The Director of the Authority shall
be referred to as the "Director. "
PART I.
INTRODUCTIONS AND DEFINITIONS
Urban has been tentatively designated as the Redeveloper in Park Plaza, subject
to agreement between Urban and the Authority upon a satisfactory form of Land
Disposition Agreement and
formal execution, delivery and performance thereof. The development (the "Project")
which Urban proposes consists of the following elements:
a) building areas intended for use as business offices ("Offices);
b) building areas intended for use as retail shopping and service facilities ("Retail"); .
c) a building area intended to be used as a hotel ("Hotel");
d) building areas to be used as garages ("Garages");
e) building areas to be used as apartments ("Apartments"); and finally
f) pedestrian walkways between building areas.
In addition, open areas (the "Open Areas") in and about Park Plaza, and a part of
the Project proper, shall be developed by Urban incident to construction of portions of the
Project, all of which shall be improved by amenities suc:i as landscaping, lighting,
street furniture, and other items suitable and appropriate to the Project in accordance
with the Plan. Urban recognizes that the Director shall determine whether the
aforementioned improvements are in conformity with the Plan.
The parcels of land within the Project area will be put to multiple uses. For
example, certain of the Apartments will be constructed over retail stores and certain
offices will, likewise be constructed over retail stores.
For convenience of reference, land in Park Plaza has been redivided and classified
according to the Schedule entitled "Development Schedule for the Various Stages of Park
Plaza, " annexed hereto, by reference to the timing under which such land is presently
intended to be developed. For example, the area presently proposed to be improved with
a hotel and parking garage is entitled "Stage A. "
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The designation of the several parcels, and the division lines among parcels,
are diagrammatic only, and are not intended to indicate with precision property boundary
lines, since the determination of such boundary lines cannot usefully be made until
plans have reached a more definitive stage.
The Authority shall, incident to the development of the Project, be responsible for
performing or causing to be performed the site work itemized in the schedule annexed
hereto entitled "BRA Site Obligations" which included relocation of public ways and public
easements.
PART U
FIRST PHASE ACTIVITIES
Section Z;1. Schematic Design
Promptly after the Authority's acknowledgement that this letter represents the
parties'.present intentions and approval of the Plan by.t he. Authority and the Council and
submission to the State, Urban shall commence the preparation of the Schematic Design
for the Project in accordance with Stage I of the standard Boston Redevelopment Authority
review process which is known as "Schematic Design" and shall, as soon as the same is
available, submit the same for the review and comment of the, Director and upon reaching
an accord thereon, the approval of the Schematic Design; provided, however, if the
State shall not have approved the Plan within ninety (90) days after the submission of the
same, Urban shall have the right to suspend further work on the Schematic Design. If
Urban shall have so suspended such work, but within one hundred eighty (180) days after
the submission of the Plan, the State shall have approved the Plan, Urban shall immediately
recommence work on the Schematic Design. At any time after one hundred eighty (180)
days following submission of the Plan to the State, State approval not having been given,
Urban shall have the right to terminate within.90 days all further obligations under this
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agreement and thereupon the Authority shall return to Urban any deposit theretofore
made by Urban with the Authority less all out of pocket expenses incurred by the.Authority
for outside appraisers, title searches and outside counsel retained by mutual agreement
of Urban and the Authority.
Urban intends to retain, as the principal consulting architect (the "Architect") for
the Project, the firm of Davis, Brody & Associates of New York City. The A.rchitect
shall initially be responsible for the preparation of the Schematic Design. Urban also
intends, however, to retain the services of other architects to work in association with
the Architect for various elements of the Project. No substitution of another principal
architect may be made without the consent of the Authority which consent shall not be
unreasonably withheld.
Unless Urban has suspended work on the Schematic Design by reason of the State's
failure to approve the Plan as provided in the first paragraph of this section 2. 1..,
Urban will submit the Schematic Design to the Authority not later than six (6) months
following Council approval except as this date may be adjusted due to a delay in the
execution of a Master Land Disposition Agreement. It is expected that Urban and the
Authority will execute the Master Land Disposition Agreement within four (4) months
following Council approval; but if the time required for execution is delayed beyond four (4)
months, then the time which submission of the Schematic-Design is due shall be postponed
by the amount of time beyond four (4) months required for the execution of a Master
Land Disposition Agreement.
4.
Approval of the Plan, for all purposes of this Letter of Intent; shall include, as a
part of the same, authorization from the Council for the City to execute a Cooperation
Agreement with the Authority regarding the Site Work and authorization for Loan Order
to cover the estimated costs of the Site Work. However, the Authority shall not be
required to perform the Site Work appropriate for the next scheduled phase until the
Authority has received funds or security therefor covering land acquisition and relocation
costs for the next scheduled phase of the Project, in amounts (and in the case of security,
in form) satisfactory to the Authority, and a commitment on terms and, conditions
satisfactory to the Authority has been secured for the financing of demolition and construction
of the next scheduled phase of the Project.
In connection with the preparation of the Schematic Design, Urban intends to reflect
the agreement of the Authority and Urban that the proposed office tower is to be located
at the corner of Arlington and Boylston Streets. However, Urban agrees with the
Authority to study possible alternatives, and to make available to the Authority such
materials as are developed in connection with such study; and Urban shall not change
the location of the office building without the approval of the Authority.
Section Z. 2. Preparation and Adoption of the Plan
The Authority shall use its best efforts to secure approval of the Plan by the State.
As soon as practicable after formal approval of the Plan, the Director shall initiate
the stepsrequisite. to rezoning of the Project area. Such steps shall include, but
without limitation, the scheduling of necessary public hearings and preparation of
appropriate documents, all to the end that the Authority shall have made all
necessary recommendations to appropriate City authority to place the Project area in
a so-called planned development area, as that term is defined in the Zoning Ordinance
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for the City of Boston, with zoning controls consistent with this Letter of Intent, the
Plan, and the Land Disposition Agreement to which reference is hereinafter made.
Nothing in this section 2. 2 shall obligate the City to effect the required zonixg changes.
All such hearings and materials shall have been held and completed in sufficient
time in advance of the estimated date when land acquisition for each phase is to take
place so that it will be feasible, simultaneously with the Authority's acquisition of
land in one phase of the Project area, to cause (by the action of appropriate City
authority) acquired land to be rezoned. It is understood that Urban will not be required
to go forward with land acquisition in any one phase unless the rezoning is accomplished
not later than or concurrently with such acquisition (or there are absolute assurances
that such rezoning will be accomplished), and the Authority agrees to use its best
efforts to secure necessary rezoning action, all as aforesaid.
Since it is contemplated that acquisition of parts of the Project area will occur
at different times, necessary zoning action will be phased accordingly, so that the same
is taken, with respect to each acquired portion, separately and only after acquisition
occurs.
Section Z. 3. Subsequent Action by the Authority in Respect of Project Design
Not later than fifteen (15) working days after submission of the Schematic Design,
the Director of the Authority shall either approve the Schematic design or notify Urban
of the specific respects in which it finds the Schematic Design to be unacceptable, it
being understood that, if the Schematic Design is in conformity with the conceptual
design.heretofore submitted by Urban and in conformity with the objectives of the Plan
and the controls stated therein, approval of the Schematic Design will not be withheld.
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If the Director of the Authority does not notify Urban within said fifteen-day period
after submission of the Schematic Design of specific respects in which the same is
unacceptable, the Schematic Design shall be treated as having been approved by the
Authority. In respect to any specific matters in the Schematic Design of which the
Director of the Authority disapproves, Urban shall, within fifteen (15) working days
(or such additional time as may be reasonably required in the circumstances) after Urban
receives written notices of such disapproval, resubmit the entire Schematic Design,
altered in an effort to remove the basis for disapproval. All resubmissions and.
approvals subsequent a ls or disa rovals thereof shall be made and given in accordance with
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set forth above. The preceding sentence shall govern the procedure applicable to
resubmissions of later stages of the various design documents. Subject to the foregoing,
the Standard BRA Design Review procedures, including review by the DAC, shall govern
and the procedure applicable to resubmissions of later stages of the various design
documents, except that the preliminary working drawings and outline specification stage
shall be omitted. In connection with the foregoing, however, the parties contemplate
that submission of design material and review of the same will be a continuous process,
with the parties working cooperatively in respect of all Project design matters. As work
proceeds, Urban shall furnish progress prints of drawings, to assist in the efficient
conduct of the review process.
Section 2. 4. Development
The Authority acknowledges advice from Urban that Urban intends to develop the
Project in phases, as set out in the "Development Schedule for the Various Stages of
Park Plaza" annexed hereto, except that the housing located in that part of Parcel 3
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intended for low-to-moderate-income housing for the elderly is to proceed only if
subsidized financing for the same can be secured. Urban agrees, within 90 days after
Stage E has become available for development, to make applications to the Federal Housing
Authority (FHA), the Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency (MHFA) and the Boston
Housing Authority (BHA) in order to secure the financing and subsidies necessary for
housing for the elderly, under the appropriate programs of these agencies. The Authority
further agrees that it shall require the Developer to actively pursue said applications and
that failure on the part of the Developer to actively pursue said applications shall constitute
a default of the Developer's obligations. In the event that Urban fails to obtain such
subsidized financing, Urban will cooperate with the Authority in conveying such property
rights to the Authority as may be needed to construct 150 such units for such portion of
Urban's cost as may be fairly allocable to such rights. In the event of such conveyance the
Authority will be required to coordinate its development with Urban's work. The
structure(s) shall be designed in such fashion as to enable such conveyance.
Section 2. 5. Subsequent Design Materials
Subsequent design materials for the first phase shall be furnished in accordance with
the following schedule:
a) Design development (in which the various elements in Stage A shall be identified
and integrated, massing shall be shown, and preliminary functioning elements
shall be laid out, together with outline specifications therefor, which shall include
designations of materials proposed to be used) shall be submitted to the Authority
not later than five (5) months after approval of the Schematic Design; and
b) Working drawings and specifications, defined to include detail relative to
exterior treatment of the various building elements and exterior amenities,
specifications for materials, and details relative to methods of construction,
site work, streets, elevations and sections, pedestrian and vehicular passage, and
public pedestrian levels in interior building spaces, in sufficiently completed form
that the same may be utilized for the Construction Contract working drawings and
specifications, shall be .submitted not later than five (5) months after approval by
the Authority of design development drawings.
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The Director of the Authority may not unreasonably withhold approval of design
materials submitted subsequent to the Schematic Design which are consistent with and
elaborations of previously approved materials. Materials for the various phases outlined
in the attached "Development Schedule" shall be furnished to the Authority for its
approval in like sequence, and approvals or disapprovals of the same; and the •time '
periods within which the same are to be given, shall be governed by the procedure
established in Section Z. 3. Submission of design development materials for Stage B,
as shown on the "Development Schedule, " shall be required to be furnished to the
Authority not later than eighteen (18) months after the approval by the Authority of Design
development materials for Stage A; and design development materials for Stage C,
as shown on the Parcel Schedule, shall be required to be submitted to the Authority not
later than thirty (30) months after approval by the Authority of Stage A design development
materials; design development materials for Stage D as shown on the parcel schedule
shall be required to be submitted to the Authority not later than seventy-two (72) months
after approval by the Authority of Stage A design development materials; and design
development materials for Stage E and F shall be required to be submitted to the Authority
not later than eighty-four (84) months after approval by the Authority of Stage A design
development materials.
PART III
ECONOMIC FEASIBILITY
Not later than six (6) months after the Authority shall have approved the Schematic
Design for Stage A, Urban shall submit to the Director evidence reasonably satisfactory
to the. Director of the availability and commitment of financing for Stage A. The
commitment for financing shall be in, a form .such that land acquisition for the Stage can
commence within two (2) months after its receipt. However, itis understood that,
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until possession of the property is assured by the eviction of all occupants, and the City
has provided satisfactory assurances as to the timing and completion of utilities'
relocation, thereby making more certain the actual construction date, the availability
of financing for construction (as distinguished from the commitment relative to
financing of land acquisition, which shall be firm before land acquisition commences)
will not be in the form typical of final letters of commitment, but such evidence of
availability and commitment satisfactory to the Director shall be submitted within
sixty (60) days of such complete possession.
The Authority agrees to use its best efforts to complete property value appraisals
of Stage A and Stage B, and such additional areas directly related to Stages A and B,
as to which, Urban shall advise the Authority that appraisal work is reasonably needed
in order to prepare its financing plans, within two (2) months after final approval of the
Plan by the State. In any event, Urban shall not be required to submit evidence of
availability of financing until two (2) months after such property value appraisal work is
substantially completed. Like evidence of financing plans for Stage B and Stage C shall
be furnished by Urban to the Authority no later than four (4) months before proposed
commencement of land acquisition of each such phase.
Urban agrees to reimburse the Authority for certain of its out-of-pocket costs and .
expenses in connection with the Project. The parties recognize, however, that there is
some difficulty in defining those costs, and accordingly; Urban agrees to pay, on
account of all the Authority's costs and administrative expenses (except as hereinafter
noted) $75, 000. 00 for and with respect to the period ending December 31, 1972,
$50, 000. 00 for and with respect to the calendar year 1973, and $25, 000. 00 (or a
portion thereof) for each subsequent calendar year or fraction thereof, until construction
on Stage D has commenced, but, in any event, only during periods when substantial
services are being rendered by the Authority in connection with Urban's project.
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In addition:
a) For the period which ends with final action by the Council on the Plan, Urban
agrees to pay the actual out-of-pocket costs and expenses of the Authority for outside
appraisers and outside counsel, but not to exceed $30, 000. 00; and, until such
approval, Urban's other obligations of reimbursement under this Part III shall
not accrue;
b) After approval of the Plan by the Council, Urban agrees to pay all the Authority's
out-of-pocket costs and expenses incurred for outside appraisers, title searches,
and outside counsel retained by mutual agreement of Urban and the Authority
to handle matters which are not in contention between the Authority and Urban,
such as land damage proceedings;
c) The Authority's out-of-pocket costs and expenses incurred for counsel in
carrying out the Authority's obligations under Section 4. 3. , Paragraphs b) and
d); and
d) The Authority's out-of-pocket costs and expenses incurred to third parties
in connection with any Bond Issue to which reference is made in succeeding
Sections of this Letter of Intent shall be borne by Urban.
Failure to make payment of the amounts specified in the third paragraph of
Part Three within thirty (30) days after. the end of each year shall constitute a
default by Urban of its obligations to the Authority. Failure to make prompt payment
of the other costs and amounts for which Urban is responsible under this Part Three
shall also constitute default by Urban of its obligations to the Authority.
PART IV.
LAND DISPOSITION AGREEMENT
Section 4. 1. Scheduling of Land Acquisition
In recognition of the fact that separate financing may be appropriate for the various
stages of the Project, and because it may be necessary to assure the various financing
institutions which will be involved in providing financing therefor of independent security
for financing so provided, the Authority shall, on the request of Urban, cause the Project
to be divided into areas according to the agreed-upon phases of development of the Project,
and shall agree to separate land sales or leases with Urban for each of such separate
areas. Such separation may occur after the execution of a "master" Land Disposition
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Agreement for the entire Project area, and the execution by Urban of such a master
Land Disposition Agreement shall not preclude subsequent separation as may be mutually
determined.
In all events, the rights of the Authority with reference to each Stage of the
development of the Project, and the obligations of Urban in respect to the same, shall
be separate, so that any claim of default with reference to any one such Stage shall not
give rise to any claim of default with reference to any other Stage of development of the
Project; provided, however, that, should Urban be determined to be in default in any
Stage of the development of the Project in accordance with the terms or conditions of
applicable agreements between the parties respecting said Stage, Urban shall forfeit
the right to commence work on any other Stage of the Project. References hereinafter
to the Land Disposition Agreement shall mean the master Land Disposition Agreement
or individual Land Disposition Agreements, as the case may be.
Section 4. 2. Financing of Acquisition and Other Costs
Urban understands that there is no reasonable likelihood of Governmental assistance
or subsidies being available in the near future to assist in the Project, and Urban has
advised the Authority that it is considering the feasibility of effecting financing of land
acquisition costs, relocation costs, and demolition costs, if any, within the Project area
by the use of bond issues (the '.'Bond Issue'') in the name of the Authority, in suitable
principal amounts, the proceeds of such bond issue to be limited to the financing of
residential and parking facilities and ancillary uses.
The Authority agrees to cooperate (but without: out-of-pocket expense to the Authority)
with Urban in Urban's consideration of such financing route, and the Authority agrees to
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utilize such a financing vehicle to assist Urban in such financing from time to time,
provided that Urban furnishes assurances reasonably satisfactory to the Authority that
Urban has arranged for the marketing of the same and that the prospective lender or
investment banking house responsible for such marketing is satisfied with the legality
of the Bond Issue, on the basis of the opinion of counsel to such lender or investment
banker, which opinion shall be submitted to the Authority. The opinion of a recognized
bond counsel as to the legality of this financing which is acceptable to such prospective
lender or investment banking house, ..upon which opinion the prospective lender or
investment banking house commits to rely in proceeding to close the proposed financing,
shall constitute assurances reasonably satisfactory to the Authority.
However, the Authority shall not be required to commence the acquisition of land
for any Stage until the Authority is provided with evidence reasonably satisfactory to the
Authority that the total estimated acquisition, relocation and demolition costs, where
appropriate, for said Stage shall be available to the Authority; for example, if a national
bank shall provide a commitment to make available, for such purposes, an amount equal
to such estimated costs, the same shall be satisfactory assurance.
Section 4. 3. Transfer to Urban
The Land Disposition Agreement shall provide for the assumption by Urban of all
carrying costs on land acquired by the Authority in accordance with the schedule to which
reference is hereinafter made, from and after such acquisition.
In this connection it is contemplated that the Authority shall;
a) As soon as practicable after the Plan is legally in effect, the Authority shall
notify all those persons entitled to notice thereof under the applicable provisions
of Chapter 121B of the adoption of the Plan;
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b) Defend any action brought challenging the Plan, or the validity of the
adoption thereof, taking all reasonable steps necessary to expedite early and
final disposition of any such claims;
c) Prepare a suitable relocation program for all persons to be displaced after
„ acquisition, and work with all.relocatees well in advance of the actual date of
acquisition, to the end that possession of the land, free of all occupants, can be
delivered to Urban at 'the earliest possible date after acquisition; and
d) Prepare all necessary documents and commence all possession proceedings
necessary to relocate all occupants of the Project area as soon as possible after
land acquisition, with the objective that, not later than six months after the date of
acquisition, any parcel of land from time to time acquired shall be free of occupants
and available to Urban to proceed with its work subject only to interference by causes
beyond the Authority's control.
Carrying costs shall include payments to be made by the Authority to the City of
Boston in lieu of taxes, as determined by the City, for property which becomes exempt
from taxation by reason of the Authority's ownership.
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The Land Disposition Agreement shall also provide for the purchase by Urban from
the Authority, or the leasing by Urban from the Authority, of the properties within each
phase of the Project area acquired by the Authority, in accordance with a timetable of
purchase or lease dates on which Urban and the. Authority,shall mutually agree (which
timetable shall, however, ,call for land acquisition of each Stage within the Project area
as defined in the Development Schedule); Urban will have the option, in any case, whether
to purchase or lease such properties.
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Any land disposition agreement shall provide, in a fashion satisfactory to the
Authority:
a) That the redeveloper and the Authority shall each waive any so-called
third-party beneficiary defense to an action brought by the City to enforce any
provision in such agreement;
b) That the developer will diligently prosecute to completion each successive
phase of the project, consistent with Schedule A. annexed hereto, subject to
causes beyond the redeveloper's reasonable control;
c) That if the redeveloper shall fail to perform in accordance with any of its
obligations under a land disposition agreement, those portions of the project area
covered by such land disposition agreement, shall revert to the Authority, subject,
however, to the rights of any mortgagee to proceed to perform the obligations of.
the redeveloper and avoid reversion, or to preserve the mortgage lien as a prior
claim on land which may so revert; and
d) That if the Authority shall issue bonds in order to assist in the financing of any
part of the project, neither the City nor.the .Authority shall have liability to pay the
indebtedness evidenced by the bonds, or any of them, under any circumstance.
e) That the redeveloper shall require as to any parking facility operated within
the Project Area that the rates charged to daily commuters who live and work outside
the Project Area shall be, on an hourly basis, at least double the rates charged to
persons parking there for four hours or less.
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The Authority agrees that it shall proceed with acquisition in accordance with a
schedule established by the Authority which is consistent with the Development Schedule,
but the Authority shall proceed with acquisition of only those properties listed in the
Schedule above referred to unless other properties are mutually agreed upon by Urban
and the Authority.
Urban recognizes the hardship which the staged development of the Project may cause
to property owners and tenants in .the Project area. .Where the Authority, in its own
discretion, shall determine that there is a bona fide hardship in the case of any resident
or business to be taken within the project area, the Authority, with the approval of the
developer, shall arrange for the early acquisition of said resident's or business' property.
The Authority shall, where necessary, require the developer to provide the funds necessary
for such early acquisition in advance of such time as such funds would otherwise be required
under the provisions of any land disposition agreement or other agreement with said develope
In connection with land acquisition, reference is made to the fact that certain land
may be required to be acquired for the relocation of Charles Street, while other land
within the Project area is now owned by the City. As to land in the Project area now
owned by the City, the same shall be conveyed to Urban on the basis of appraisals of the
land at fair market value, fair market value being defined as determined with reference to
zoning, without regard to increments in value which are attributable to combination of
such parcels with other parcels, i. e. , valuing the land as individual, unassembled pieces,
and based on similar appraisals for the valuation of similar City streets.
Said appraisals must be completed within sixty (60) days from the approval of
the Plan by the Council.
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When the Authority acquires land necessary for the location of new Charles Street,
certain parts of land so to be acquired are to be sold (or leased, as aforesaid) to
Urban. The purchase price of such portions shall be the pro rata share of the land costs
and costs of demolition of existing improvements, except :there shall be deducted from
the price otherwise determined that part of relocation expenses paid for by Urban but
allocabl e to land areas to be retained by the Authority for the location of new Charles
Street. Consistent therewith, Urban agrees to pay all relocation costs for persons
displaced from land acquired for the purpose of obtaining the new location of Charles Street.
For the areas Urban elects to purchase, the Land Disposition Agreement shall
provide that the purchase price shall be equal to the principal amount of the Bond Issue,
allocable thereto, together with accrued interest thereon. In addition, Urban shall be
obligated to make payments to the City of Boston in lieu of taxes attributable to such
properties within said area agreed upon between the Authority and Urban, for properties
owned by the Authority which are currently exempt from taxation. Payment for purchased
property shall be made by conveyance thereof subject to the obligations imposed on the
properties transferred by the terms of the Bond Issue.
For the areas which Urban elects to lease from the Authority, the Authority shall
enter into a completely net ground lease (the "Lease") with Urban, for a maximum term
of two years, containing, but not limited to, the following terms and provisions:
a) Annual rent shall include an.amount equal to interest and sinking fund
payments due on the Bond Issue;
b) Urban shall be entirely responsible for the payment of real estate taxes assessed
against the property and for payments in lieu of taxes on account of property which
may be exempt from taxation by reason of the Authority's ownership, in amounts
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determined by the City, equal to the amount which would have been payable,
in the aggregate, as real estate taxes if the property were not exempt from taxation
and fee title thereto was held by Urban.
c) Any income earned by the Authority from properties covered by the Lease shall,
after deducting reasonable expenses fairly allocable thereto (but not any amounts
determined by reference to the Authority's staff expenses, except property
management fees) be treated as a credit to rent under the Lease. Such income is
herein referred to as the "Credits;"
d) The term of the Lease shall expire on the date when the Bond Issue matures and
all the unpaid principal thereof is due and payable. At that time, the Authority
shall sell and Urban shall purchase the fee in the land covered by the Lease for a
purchase price equal to the then outstanding unpaid principal and interest on the
Bond Issue, after taking account of amounts available for payment against principal
from the sinking fund and Credits, if any, not theretofore applied against rent; and
e) At any time during the term of the Lease, Urban shall have the right to acquire
the fee to the land covered by the lease at a purchase price equal to an amount
determined in accordance with subparagraph d) immediately above with appropriate
adjustments such as those referenced in subparagraphs a), b), and c),
Where Urban purchases portions of the Project area, and leases other portions,
separate bond issues, or separate series of the sante bond issue, will be utilized for
the financing of each Project area, such separate issues or series being allocated
in their entirety to a purchased portion and a leased portion of the Project area.
In any case where payments are to be made in lieu of taxes, with reference to.
property exempt from taxation, the amount thereof, per year, shall in no event exceed
the amount which would have been payable as real estate taxes if the property were not
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exempt from taxation.
However, where payments to be made in lieu of taxes are not fixed by statute,
Urban shall participate in all negotiations the Authority may have with the City relative
to the amount to be paid in lieu of taxes, and settlement of such amounts shall be made
only with Urban's approval. • Nothing in this Section shall bind the City to accept an
amount therefor which may have been agreed upon by Urban and the Authority.
Section 4. 4. Private Acquisition; Cooperation in Eminent Domain Proceedings
Although it is contemplated that properties within the Project area will be acquired
by the exercise of the Authority's power. to take by eminent domain, the Authority
understands that Urban will negotiate with individual owners of individual parcels before
any eminent domain action is instituted and, in some instances, after a taking. In the
case of any settlement of an eminent domain proceeding which Urban negotiates after a
taking by eminent domain, the Authority agrees to join in any reasonable settlement
thereof, provided the Authority receives suitable assurances that the cost thereof shall
be financed by Urban or will be satisfactorily funded by the Bond Issue.
In the case of individual parcels within the project area acquired by Urban by private
negotiations, the Authority agrees, on Urban's request, to take the same by eminent
domain, notwithstanding Urban's ownership of the same, and to make an eminent domain
award on account thereof equal to Urban's cost of acquisition thereof, provided said cost
is the result of a reasonable settlement, subject, however, to assurances provided to the
Authority as to the financing of such acquisition, as in the case of a settlement of an
eminent domain proceeding Urban negotiates after a taking from a third party. Urban
agrees, however, that, in the case of such individual parcels acquired by Urban by
private negotiations, Urban shall remain responsible for the payments to non-owner
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individual occupants in the properties so acquired for the same relocation payments
for which Urban would have been responsible had the property been taken by eminent
domain.
Incident to the exercise of the Authority's power to take by eminent domain, the
Authority shall consult with Urban relative to the method by which all appraisals for
acquisition are to be made, and the appraisers selected to perform the appraisals in
preparation for the exercise of such power, and no offer shall be made by the Authority
to the owner of any property within the Project area as to the terms and conditions of any
voluntary sale or settlement of any eminent domain proceeding without the prior approval
of Urban. The Authority shall consult with Urban in the selection of appraisers and
counsel representing the Authority in the eminent domain proceedings.
Section 4. 5. Court Award
Urban recognizes that, in the event of an eminent domain taking, the Authority may,,
due to a court award, be required to pay a larger amount for land acquisition than was
paid by the Authority in the initial damage award. To provide for this contingency,
the Land Disposition Agreement or the Lease, as the case may be, shall provide that,
in the event the Authority is required to pay such larger amount, Urban shall pay to
the Authority, upon demand, an amount which shall be sufficient to reimburse the
Authority for such additional amount, together with interest thereon, and Urban shall
provide.the Authority with adequate security to satisfy its obligations hereunder.
If the Authority makes a payment in accordance with the preceding portion of this
paragraph, and Urban does not forthwith reimburse the Authority therefor, then Urban
will. pay interest at the legal rate on any such delinquency.
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The amount of security from time to time that the Authority may require relative
to performance of Urban's obligations shall not exceed, in the aggregate, thirty per cent
(30%) of the initial awards made in eminent domain proceedings on properties, the awards
for which are at the time in dispute, and the form of such security may be an unconditional
irrevocable Letter of Credit in the form and from a bank acceptable to the Authority.
The amount of said security shall in no way limit the obligation of Urban to pay the total
and final award of land acquisition costs.
PART V.
BOND ISSUE
Section 5. 1. Development Bonds
Urban has advised the Authority that it is considering the feasibility of effecting
financing of improvements to land within the Project area, as well as land acquisition,
by the use of bond issues (the "Development Bond Issue") in the name of the Authority,
in suitable principal amounts, the proceeds of such bond issue to be limited to the
financing of residential and parking facilities and ancillary uses.
As in the case of the Bond Issue, which it is intended may be utilized to finance
acquisition of properties, any such Development Bond Issues shall contain provisions to
the effect that the holders of the Bonds would look only to the properties, the acquisition
or development of which is to be financed by such Development Bond Issues, and not to
the general credit of the Authority, or the City of Boston which shall have no obligation
to pay the indebtedness evidenced thereby.
The Authority agrees to cooperate (but without out-of-pocket expense to the Authority)
with Urban in Urban's consideration of such financing route and the Authority agrees to
utilize such a financing vehicle to assist Urban in its financing of the Project from time
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to time provided that Urban furnishes assurances reasonably satisfactory to the
Authority that Urban has arranged for the marketing of the same and that the prospective
lender or investment banking house responsible for such marketing is satisfied with the
legality of the Bond Issue, on the basis of the opinion of counsel to such lender or
investment banker, which opinion shall be submitted to the Authority. The opinion of a
recognized bond course]. as to the legality of this financing which is acceptable to
such prospective lender or investment banking house, upon which opinion the
prospective lender or investment banking house commits to rely in proceeding to close
the proposed financing, shall constitute assurances reasonably satisfactory to the
Authority.
Section 5.2. . Industrial Development Bonds
Under Section 103 of the Internal Revenue Code, certain types of bond issues (the
"Industrial.Development Bonds") are exempt from Federal income tax.
The Authority agrees to cooperate (but without expense to the Authority) with Urban
in qualifying any Bond Issue or any Development Bond Issue as an Industrial Development
Bond under the Internal Revenue Code, as the same may now or .hereafter be in force.
Copies of rulings secured from the Internal Revenue Service will be made available to
the Authority. :
PART VI.
MISCELLANEOUS
Section 6. 1. Preference in Leasing of Space
Urban agrees, to the extent practicable, to give preference to former occupants of
space in.the Project area in the leasing of space in the Project. First preference shall be
given to former occupants theretofore displaced incident to acquisition of properties by
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the Authority and second preference shall be given to then present occupants of
properties remaining in the Project area not yet acquired by the Authority or in buildings
in areas where demolition has not yet taken place.
The obligation of Urban to give preference shall not be construed as imposing upon
Urban any legal obligation to accept as a tenant of space in the Project a person, firm or
corporation which it considers, in good faith, to be an unacceptable tenant by reason of
credit, reputation or other relevant consideration, such as the use to which such tenant
proposes to put space which might otherwise be made available to such tenant. Likewise,
such obligation to give preference shall not be treated as imposing a legal obligation
upon Urban'to accept a tenant, the credit and reputation of which, or the amount which
such tenant is prepared to pay for space which might otherwise be made available to it,
is of lesser quality or lesser amount than another proposed user which wishes to make
use of such space.
Section 6. 2. Relocation
Urban recognizes that it is the Authority's policy to make payments in accordance
with the highest Federal payments available to residents and businesses being relocated in
urban renewal projects which are in effect at the time of relocation, but in no case will
such payments be less than the Federal relocation payments to residents and businesses
in effect on the date the plan is approved by the City Council.
The redeveloper will provide such funds as are required to defray the costs
established by Federal relocation rules prevailing at the time the Authority first sought bids
for the Project, plus 50% -of any sums in addition thereto resulting from payment of benefits
under Federal regulations in effect when such relocation occur. The City will provide
fhe.other 50% of such additional sums.
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Unless otherwise required by State law or regulations, the procedures and timetables
for business and family relocation required by the Federal government shall govern.
The Land Disposition Agreement or the Lease, as the case may be, shall provide
that Urban shall employ the Authority to relocate all tenants within the Project area and LL
shall advance and provide operating capital to the Authority for business and residential
relocation costs which are to be reimbursable in accordance with the standards referred
to in the preceding paragraph.
Section 6. 3. Real Estate Taxes
Urban has advised the Authority that Urban intends to review its proposals for
the Project with the Tax Assessor of the City of Boston, for the purpose of reaching
an understanding relative to the basis upon which real estate taxes will be assessed to
various parts of the Project. Urban has advised the Authority that its ability to secure
financing for the Project, and the entire economic feasibility of the Project, is contingent
upon Urban's ability to reach a satisfactory understanding with the City which will
permitdevelopment to proceed on a financially feasible basis.
. Section 6. 4. Assignment
Urban intends to cause to be formed a Joint Venture in which the two individuals
signing this Letter below on behalf of Urban will be the managing Joint Venturers, and
Urban intends that the Land Disposition Agreement will be entered into by such Joint
Venture, as the developer in lieu of Urban. If Urban's intentions in this respect are
carried out, and a Joint Venture is formed for purposes of acting as the Developer, the
Authority agrees to recognize such Joint Venture as Urban's successor, provided that
it is satisfied that the managing Joint Venturers are, in fact, said individuals, viz. ,
Zuckerman and Linde.
Prior to acquisition, Urban, however, agrees to notify the Authority of the identity :
of any person which proposes to acquire a ten per cent. (10%) or greater beneficial interest
in the Joint Venture.. The Authority, at any time within fifteen (15) days after receiving
notice of the identity of such person, shall have the right to notify Urban that it objects
to the admission of such person in the Joint Venture if the Authority shall, in such notice,
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specify reasonable grounds for such objection. If such notice shall be given by the
Authority, such person shall not be admitted to such an interest in the Joint Venture
without the consent of the Authority, but the Authority agrees to consult further with
Urban, if Urban continues to desire to admit such person to the Joint Venture, and not
unreasonably to withhold consent to such admission.
Section 6. 5. Urban Development Corporation
Urban has advised the Authority that, if an urban development corporation should
be created in The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the assistance of such. an agency
in the development of Park Plaza might well be of great importance to its development
and ultimate success, and, accordingly, the Authority agrees that it will cooperate with
Urban in connection with any assistance sought from any such corporation incident to
the Project. If actual. funds are.made available by an urban development corporation
for the development of, Park Plaza by Urban and urban development corporation fund .
resources are limited, the Authority may require an opinion of said urban development
corporation that such funds shall not unreasonably affect the availability of urban
development corporation funds for other suitable. projects within the City of Boston at
that time.
Section 6. 6. Changes in the Plan
The.Authority hereby agrees with Urban that any change in the Plan, other than
changes affecting exclusively Parcels 4 and 5, not consented to by Urban will
constitute a change which would "materially affect the parcels in the Project area which
have been sold or leased. " However, Urban agrees to consent to changes which are not
material and which do not adversely affect its interest.
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Section 6. 7. Additional Payment to City
In addition to all other amounts to be paid by Urban on account of acquisition of
Parcels 1, 2 and.3 of the Project area, Urban further agrees to pay to the City
the sum of $3, 000, 000. 00, payable in annual installments not to exceed $150, 000. 00
each, commencing on the first to occur of:
a) The expiration of five (5) years following substantial completion of the
development of Parcels 1, 2 and 3; or
b) The expiration of thirteen (13) years after the commencement of
construction in the Project area.
The obligation on the part of Urban to make such payment shall be an obligation
as to which recourse may be had only against the Project, and shall be subject to the
availability of funds to make such payment after all .operating costs, debt service ,or
other payments to outside lenders and to investors, other than Urban, have.been made
but before any return to Urban on its investment, it being understood that a more detailed
subordination agreement will be developed in the Land Disposition Agreement.
Upon acceptance by the Authority of this Letter of Intent, and approval of the Plan
by the Council, Urban shall deposit with the Authority the sum of $100, 000. 00 cash or by
obligations of such value guaranteed by the United States Government, or obligations
of States of the United States satisfactory to the Authority. The cash deposit already
made by Urban with the Authority, in the amount of $25, 000. 00, shall be credited
against such obligation. Any interest accruing on deposits shall inure to the benefit
of Urban and periodically be paid by the Authority to Urban.
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The Master Land Disposition Agreement to be executed by the Authority and the
redevelopers of Parcels 1, 2 and 3 of the Project Area shall contain a clause obligating
such redevelopers to deposit with the Authority either in the form of cash or a Letter of
Credit in a form, on conditions, and from a bank acceptable to the Director of the
Authority the sum of $500, 000 in total at the time the Land Disposition Agreement is
executed. It will further obligate the redeveloper after completion of Stages A and B
further to increase such depo.sit by an additional $500,000 by means of an unconditional
Letter of Credit, in form and from a bank acceptable to the Authority. Such additional
$500, 000 shall, however, be reduced from time to time by:
a) All legal and appraisal costs for which the Redeveloper is responsible, and
b) All other payments to be made by the Redeveloper to the Boston Redevelopment
Authority to reimburse the Authority for out-of-pocket costs and expenses in .
connection with the Project.
The deposit shall be reduced to $500, 000 in total upon the start of construction of
Stage E.
It is understood and agreed that Urban's $100, 000. 00 deposit under the terms and
conditions of this Letter of Intent will be applied towards the initial $500, 000. 00 deposit
under the terms and conditions of the aforementioned Master Disposition Agreement.
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If the Authority shall determine that Urban has failed to proceed in good faith with
.its intentions or with the conveyance contained herein:
a) The Authority shall hold the deposit made by Urban;
b) The Authority shall rescind Urban's designation as developer as to those
properties on which construction has not yet commenced;
c) The Authority shall proceed to secure a replacement of the developer for those
parcels on which construction has not commenced; and
d) Those parcels on which construction has not at the time commenced shall revert
to the Authority, subject, however, to the rights of mortgagees as aforesaid.
The Authority's determination in the immediately preceding paragraph shall be
subject to review by court of competent jurisdiction which shall ascertain the actual
damages suffered and the rights of the parties, subject, however, to the limitation on
Urban's liability specified in the paragraph immediately following this paragraph.
In the event of a determination that Urban is in default hereunder, the Authority
shall retain that part of the deposit at the time made by Urban as fixed
liquidated and agreed damages sustained by the Authority because the parties are unable
to ascertain the exact amount of damages, costs, disbursements and expenses which the
Authority would sustain by reason of abandonment of the Project by Urban, and such
rights shall be the Authority's sole remedy.
The Authority shall not have the right, however, to retain such deposit as
liquidated damages if the Plan is not duly and formally adopted or if an agreement
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in the form of a Land Disposition Agreement to carry out this Project, mutually
acceptable to both Urban and the Authority, is not consummated, or if, Urban having
acted in good faith, it is unable to proceed due to causes beyond Urban's reasonable
control, such as, but without limitation, governmental regulation of construction or
credit, which would impede Urban's development, national emergency or natural
catastrophe; subject, however, to payment by Urban to the Authority of the expenses
referenced in Part III hereof. In any case where the Authority is not entitled to retain
such deposit under the terms of this Letter, and where Urban's further obligations
shall have ended, the Authority shall return such deposit to Urban after deducting
therefrom any unpaid expenses which are the responsibility of Urban.
If the foregoing accurately states your understanding of the plans upon which the
Authority and Urban mutually agreed to proceed., would you please so indicate by
accepting this Letter by appropriate acknowledgment thereof.
Very truly yours,
BOSTON URBAN ASSOCIATES
By
Mortimer B. Zuckerman
ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED: By
BOSTON REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Edward H. Linde
By
Robert T. Kenney, Director '
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BOSTON RI>nLVELOPMENT AUTHORITY SITE OBLICATION'S
Aescriotion of 11ork Estimated Cost
Rebuilding of Arlington Street
(bctween Boylston and Stuart). $ 245, 650
Rebuilding , southerly half of Boylston Street )
(between Arlington and Ncw Charles)
- 593, 900
Resurfacing of Boylston Street
(between New Charles and Tremont) )
Rebuilding of Church Street
(between Columbus and Stuart) 24f750 -
Rebuilding of Columbus Avenue
(between Stuart and Church) 285, 000
Construction of New Charles Street
(between Boylston and Stuart) 4 ,678 ,150
Rebuilding of Providence Street\
(between Arlington and Providence
Street Extension) 175,100
Construction of New Providence Street Extension
(betr7een Providence and Stuart) 139 , 900
Rebuilding of Stuart Street -
(between Arlington and Tremont) 599 , 250 .
Resurfacing of Tremont Street
(between Boylston and Stuart) 58, 300
Included in each instance are: street lighting; high-service water
system; low-service water system; high pressure fire system; sur-
face drainage system; sanitary sc er system; traffic control system;
street, traffic , and directional signs ; and police signal and fire
alarm systems.
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DEVELOPMENT SCHEDULE FOR THE VARIOUS STAGES OF PARK PLAZA
Staue A - Hotel and parking Garage (Parcel 2)
Substantial construction shall commence not later than four (4)
months after land is cleared and streets and utilities are available
to permit ' const.ruction to commence, it being understood that financing
will be available and that land acquisition can be started three (3)
months after approval of the Schematic Design. It is hoped. that land
-. will be available by late spring or early summer of 1972.
(18 mos. ) Stage. B - First Residential Tower and First Portion of
_Retail Arcade (Parcel 1 between Charles Street and
Hadassah Ylav) .
Construction is to commence approximately six (6) months
following commencement of construction on Stage ,A but in no event later
_ *than eighteen (18) months following commencement of construction on
Stage A. Stage B and, Stage A are interchangeable as to time.
(30 mos.) Stage C - Retail Arcade and Low Rise Office Space (Parcel
1, between Hadassah wav and Arlington Street) .
Construction is to commence approximately eighteen (18) .
months following coTmriencement of construction on Stage A but in no
event later than thirty (30) months following commencement of construc-
tion on Stage A.
02 mos. ) Stage D- - Residential Tower (western postion of Parcel 3) .
Construction is to commence approximately thirty-six (36)
months following commencement of construction on. Stage A but in no
event later than seventy-two (72) months following commencement of con-
struction on Stage A.
(84 mos. ) . Stage E - Third Residential Tower (eastern portion of Par-
cel 3 , to include lcw-to-moderate-income housing for the
elderly if subsidized financing for the same can be secured) .
Construction is to commence approximately forty-eight (48)_
months following comoiencement of construction on Stage A but in no event
later than eighty-four (84) months following conunenceinent of construction
on Stage A. -
StageF - Office Tower (Parcel 1, corner_ of Arlington and
Boylston Streets) .
Construction is to commence no later than eighty-four (84)
months following conunencoment of construction on Stage A.
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TIMOTHY J. NOONAN September 1, 1971
NANAOiR. NOPTNBAST SONE
Mr. John W. Barrett
Executive Director
Salem Redevelopment Authority
60 Washington Street
Salem, Mass . 01970
Dear John:
Attached is a copy of my acknowledgement of James Clark' s
letter to the Authority requesting information.
At our next regular meeting on the 7th, we may have with
us an official of HUD from Washington headquarters who has
indicated that he would like to sit in on an LPA meeting.
Therefore, would you kindly make available all of the
potential developers ' sketches, .plans, blueprints and
proposals that exist and have them ready for discussion
if needed. We would like to have the sketches and blue-
prints mounted on the Conference wall, properly identified
for reference purposes . Also, the flip-chart that you
procured should be in place with the work plan presented
at an earlier meeting attached, under which should be a
fresh pad of paper for use in sketching changes that may
be discussed.
Also you have a list of all persons who have indicated
interest in developing in Salem. You will remember that
this list was set up in terms of total concept and. small
developers , numbering some 47, which we plan to have you
present the current status of - each of these in terms of
whether or not they are still interested, including the
date of last contact and the projected date of the next
contact, and have or have not prepared proposals or have
had further oral or written discussions with the Authority.
In this way we can eliminate those names of previously
indicated interested people and determine where we stand
on current interest.
Now that the appointments-- to the Board have been completed
by Mayor Zoll, would you kindly take .steps to change
stationery identification, as well .as any .other changes
that should be made.
. Very truly
yours,
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By copy of this letter, I am asking
John Barrett to- be of any assistance
to you that he can.
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Salem, Massachusetts
Dear John:
On behalf of the Salem Chapter, American Red Cross, I want to
thank you for allowing us to use the garage on Charter Street for
our Disaster Ambulance.
Your cooperation in this matter is greatly appreciated.
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Atrthe request= of Mrr`Will Tints, Vice=Chairman ofethe Salem'-
Redevelopment-Auihorityli ,am;eoc16sing herewith,a copy of the Documents
ItelatiineH`to the Hersage' Plaza-East,Utban~Renewal, Pro9ect 'Mase.' R-95. '
' If°you have any questions relativeAto the enclosed materialiiplease
do uot`hesitatexto contact"the"undersigned.
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ATTORNEYS AT LAW
FIFTY-NINE FEDERAL STREET
JAMEST.RONAN SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970 ,
JOHN T.RONAN
MICHAEL J.HARRINGTON 617 744-0350
JACOB S.SEGAL
ROBERT D.BOWES
GEORGE W.ATKIN5,III
October 21, 1971
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60 Washington.Street
Salem, Massachusetts 01970
G entlemen:
Would you kindly forward to this office a copy of
HUD Form 6004. Thank you.
/ Very truly yours,
RONAN & HARRINGTON
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Robert D. Bowes
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ESSEX COUNTY ASSESSORS ASSOCIATION
Established in 1945
December 3, 1971
John Barrett, Executive Director
Salem Redevelopment Authority
60 Washington Street
Salem, Massachusetts
Dear Sir:
You are cordially invited to attend a meeting to be held
by the Essex County Assessors Association at 7:30 P.M. , Danvers
Town Hall, on December 14, 1971.
The subject to be discussed will be the HUD. , MHFA, C.236
subsidy programs and the manner in which they affect property
assessment procedures within a community.
The informal program is designed to stimulate your thoughts
from an administrative point of view and to invite your partici-
pation in the discussions of the evening.
Very truly yours,
ESSEX COUNTY ASSESSORS ASSOCIATION
Walter S. roszyk, es dent
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JOAN AND JOSEPH BOUDREAU
22 ESSEX HOUSE
BEVERLY COMMONS
BEVERLY. MASS. 01915
TEL. 0I7/922A111
INSURANCE
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INVESTMENTS
ESTATE PLANNING
BOOKKEEPING November 18, 1971
TAX SERVICE
Salem Redevelopment Authority
60 Washington Street
Salem, Massachusetts 01970
ATTENTION OF MR. JOHN BARRETT
Dear Mr. Barrett:
Pursuant to our telephone conversation this date, please use
this letter as record that either Joseph Boudreau or Joan
Boudreau, either as an entity or individually, would like
consideration as potential purchasers for a building and
land now owned by the S.R.A. located at 43 Church Street,
Salem, Mass .
Please keep us informed if there is any consideration that
this building might be saved from demolition or that it might
be for sale by the S.R.A.
Thank you for your advice.
Very truly yours,
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RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED n
60 Washington Street '<
Salem, Mass . 01970
No.492673
519 Beacon Street
Boston, Massachusetts 02215
November 17, 1971
The Salem Redevelopment Authority
60 Washington Street
Salem, Massachusetts
Dear Sir:
During the past few years I have developed an interest in
urban affairs. Since I have begun vacationing during the summers
in the North Shore area, I have become more and more familiar
with not just the attractions of various communities, but with
their detractions as well. It can be said that the problems afflict-
ing towns on the North Shore are merely reflections of the urban -
crisis now gripping America.
As an editorial assistant at The Boston Globe, I have
done some reading in The Salem Evening News, which the city desk
receives regularly, on the activities involving the SRA.
It is my wish, however, to learn more about the SRA-- how.
and when it started, its functions, and especially its plans for
the future development of the City of Salem. Also, please send
me any other materials and information you think might be useful. .
Your response to this request will be greatly appreciated.
Thank you for your time.
Sincerely,
James R. Carroll
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RESOLUTION OF THE SALEM REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
AMENDING URBAN RENEWAL PLAN ENTITLED HERITAGE
PI..AZA-EAST PROJECT NO. MASS . R-95
WHEREAS THE SALEM REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, the Salem City Council
and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Dept. of Community Affairs ,
formerl. the Dept . of Commerce & Development by resolutions dated
April 7", 1967 , February 27 , 1967, and May 24, 1967 respectively,
approved the urban renewal plan Pntitled "Heritage Plaza-East,
Project No, Mess . R-95" and;
WHFRFAS pursuant thereto. the Salem Redevelopment Authority has
under date of April 1. 1.968 entered into a Loan and Grant Contract
with the United States of America providing for financial aid to the
Salem redevelopment Ant.hority under Title I of the Housing Act of
1949 as amended and ;
WHER'Aq cinder the power contained in paragraph 25 of said Plan the
Salem Redevelopment Authori.ty desires to make certain changes in
the Plan.
NOW T11rRFFORF RF. IT RF.SOLV ED BY THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE SALEM
ncn711_1.(1T-)MENT AUTHOR?TY
THAT the said Plan be and hereby is amended as follows :
THAT paragraph 9, 11. Is amended by inserting parcel "B-13" so that the
pa.ranraph shall' read;
Off-Street l.nadi.n Off-street loading facilities shall be
provided and maintained by. the redevelopers of Parcels B-1, B-9,
R-13. O-1. , 1)-3, and 0-4 and shall. conform to the .following regulations
and standards : "
THAT n.-�ragraph 11 is amended so as to include parcel "B-13" in the
enumer.ari.on of disnositinn parcels .
..THAT p^r,aoraphs 12 , 1.2 . 1. , 12 . 2 . and 12 . 3, are amended by striking out
"B-12,, --herever. it may appear and substituting in its place 11B-13" .
THAT paragraphs 16 , 1.6 . 1 . and 1.6. 2 are amended by striking out "P-17"
wherever It may appear and suhstituti.ng •in its place
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THAT paragraph 22 . 2 be amended by striking out the last sentence
thereof and lubsti.tuti.ng in its place the following:
"Notwithstanding the provisions of this paragraph, the Authority
may offer for sale or lease to any qualified developer without
regard to priority one "B-13" and one and only one of the following
three Parcels : Parcel B-2 , Parcel R-9, or Parcel. B-12 .
THAT the Land Use Plan, designated as Map 2 , be amended only to
the extent that the area located East .of Liberty Street and South
of Fssex. Street , designated as "Off-street Parking and Loading" ,
be charged to "Business" as shown on the amended map attached
hereto .
THAT Disposition Plan. designated as Map 5 , be amended so that
the Disposition Parcel. "P-17" be changed to "B-13" and that
necessary changes in the legend relating to all the total- square
footage be made where necessary as shown on the amended map attached
hereto.
THAT Toning Plan , designated as Map 6 , be amended only to the extent
that tKe area l.oc.ated East of. Liberty Street and South of Essex
Street , design.atad as "R-3 District - Multi-Family Residential"
be changed to 43-_3 District - Centrad Business" as shown on the
nmendPd' mnn attached hereto.
December 79, 1971 F
mi. Larry Ogus
Lordan Realty Co..
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Cambridge,-Mass. 02140
Dear,Mr. Ogus:
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?In •response-to your.requeat-of November 220 1971, the• Salem`
� .- Redevelopment AuthorAty does not 'have apartment complexes`under
F , a constrdetion`in the urban,`renewal area'. although, housing is being
considered.
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...Developer's proposals have been received"and-are presently. being'.
reviewed by' the Board ..of the Salem Redevelopment Authority and housing
is 'propoaed for w reuse. .
In the "event+that your ,letter indicatesan interest for the purchase
of"an'existin a artment.housi com lex .we do not have knowledge 'in
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Ehis' office of any`.that are for .sale in the community. ,
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hn W. Barrett
MANA1G EM ENT . . . . . FINANCING . . . . . . . SALES . . . . . . . RENTALS
LORDAN REALTY CO.
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INVESTMENT PROPERTIES
2343 MASS. AVE.
CAMS., MASS. 02140 NORTH SHORE DIV.
(617) 354-4191-92 - (617) 846-1188
Mr. Timothy J. Noonan
Chairman, Salem Redevelopment
60 Washington Street
Salem, Massachusetts 01970
November 22, 1971
Dear Mr. Noonan,
Please send any information relating to Real Estate availible in your
community. We are particularly interested in large apartment house complex6s, minimum
100 plus apartments.
Thanky ou
Larry Ogu Executive ce President
Lorda alty
HERFTAGE PIAZA-EAST
SALEM
REDEVELOPMENT JOHN W. BARRETT
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
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AUTHORITY HAROLD J. CORCORAN
SALEM*MASSACHUSETTS ASST. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
60 WASHINGTON STREET SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970 • TELEPHONE 744-6900
TIMOTHY J. NOONAN
CHAIRMAN
FRANCIS-H. McGRATH
VICE-CHAIRMAN
IDA A. FURNARI , November 15, 1971
TREASURER
DAVID S. JOHNSON, M. D.
WILLIAM J. TINTI, ESQ.
TO: John W. Barrett
FROM: James A. Field
RE: Parking Areas
A meeting was held this morning with Mr. Richard
Clarke, Chairman of the Off-Street Parking Commission.
Mr. Clarke informed me that the Commission was turning the
vacant parking areas back to the Authority because they have
no funds to maintain these areas.
Mr. Clarke has had about six meetings with the
City Engineer, the Chamber of Commerce officials and the Mayor's
office concerning this problem. Mr. Clarke stated that the
figure Mr. Tedford came up with to hot top or put bituminous
cement on the four areas, namely the site along side of the
Armory, the Paramount Theater, Woolworth's and the old Federal
Theater, was in the amount of $30,000. According to Mr. Clarke
during these discussions no mention was made of plowing these
areas, He assumed that the Authority would pay for the removal
of snow because of the monies we are receiving from Almy's and
the Naumkeag Trust Co. , amounting to $1,800/month. In the event
we are to do this, time is getting short and a decision should
be made one way or the other.
Mr. Clarke further stated in passing that he had no
official documentation from the Authority that we were turning
these various areas over to his Commission; therefore he saw no
reason why he should send a letter to the Authority as requested
by me. I also had requested him to appear at the Board meeting
tonight, and in view of the above facts, he saw no reason why
he should.
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We suggest the following alternatives to this
problem;
1. We plow the areas
2. We request that the City of Salem plow the
areas
3. Renting to people which would include the
insurance and maintenance (snow plowing).
4. Do nothing
James A. Field
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PRESIDENT
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Salem Re-Development Authority
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The Salem State Collecje Theater Company, a faculty-student
group, is looking for rehearsal space in Salem.
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It needs an area about 50 x 25 feet and on the first floor
if possible.
This is a non-profit group in which about 20 faculty
members will be working with students on an original ply that
will be done at the College
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MA/rf Michael Antonakes
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DAVID S. JOHNSON, M. O. November 8, 19 /7I
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Mr. Michael Antonakes
Chairman-English Department
Salem State College
Salem, Mass. 0191V;
Dear Mr. Antonakes:
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Regarding your letter of November 1 requesting
rehearsal space in one of the buildings owned
by the Urban Renewal Authority, I will submit .
j your request to John Barrett, our Executive
$ Director, who will check out the possibility
of meeting your needs and will present it for
discussion at our next Authority meeting. Mr.
Barrett will then notify you as to whether or
not we can comply with your request.
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November 8, 1971
TO: John W. Barrett
Dear John,
For correspondence discussion
at the next meeting.
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HERITAGE PLAZA-EAST
SALEM
REDEVELOPMENT JOHN W. BARRETT
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
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AUTHORITY HAROLD J. CORCORAN
SALEM•MASSACHUSETTS wssr. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
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60 WASHINGTON STREET SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970 • TELEPHONE 744-6900
TIMOTHY J. NOONAN
CHAIRMAN
FRANCIS H. MCGRATH
VICE-CHAIRMAN
IDA A. FURNARI November 11, 1971
TREASURER
DAVID S. JOHNSON, M. D.
WILLIAM J. TINTI, ESO.
TO: John W. Barrett
FROM: James A. Field
RE: Salem State College Theater Company (Faculty-Student Group)
In reply to the request from the above group for
rehearsal space, preferably a first-floor area of approximately
50x251 , all of our vacant stores at the present time are not
being heated and all water systems have been drained, with the
exception of the following two locations because of tenants still
occupying part of the buildings:
1. The store at 214 Essex Street formerly known as
Lane's Drug Store
2. A second-floor area at 41 Church Street formerly
used by the VFW. This is only partially heated.
I£ permission is granted for either location, we would
suggest the following provisions:
1. Electricity to be paid by the occupant.
2. A liability policy in tie amount of $100,000 for a single
and $500,000 for multiple with the SRA being named as co-
insured to be paid by the occupant.
3. Maintenance such as cleaning, etc. to be the responsibility
of the occupant.
4. If there is any mis-use of the property or other unforeseen
problems, then permission for use of the same would be
revoked.
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Principals
Richard Jay Bertman CBT
University of California, Berkeley,
Master in Architecture, 1965
Massachusetts Institute of Technology,
Bachelor of Architecture, 1960
Harvard University, Bachelor of Arts, 1956
Registered Architect, Massachusetts
Member, American Institute of Architects -
John A. Brown JBA
New York University, Master in City Planning, 1965
University of Massachusetts, Bachelor of Science in
Landscape Architecture, 1957
Registered Landscape Architect, Massachusetts
Member, American Institute of Planners
Anthony B. Casendino CBT
University of Rome, Italy, Certificate in
Architecture, 1961
Cornell University, College of Architecture,
Bachelor of Architecture, 1960 Environmental Design
Registered Architect, Massachusetts
Registered Landscape Architect, Massachusetts Services
Maurice F. Childs CBT
Massachusetts Institute of Technology,
Master in Architecture, 1960
Amherst College, Bachelor of Arts cum laude, 1954
Registered Architect, Massachusetts, Maine,
Connecticut, New Jersey
Charles N. Tseckares CBT
University of Rome, Fellowship in
Urban Planning, 1963
University of Pennsylvania, Graduate School of
Fine Arts, Bachelor of Architecture, 1962
Dartmouth College, Bachelor of Arts, 1957
Registered Architect, Massachusetts
Kenneth Weiner JBA CBT JBA
Massachusetts Institute Technology, Master of CBT/JBA
Science in Civil Engineering, 1957
Northeastern University, Bachelor of Science in
Civil Engineering, 1953 Childs Bertman Tseckares Associates, Inc.
Childs Bertman Tseckares Associates, Inc.
Registered Professional Engineer and John Brown Associates, Inc.
John Brown Associates, Inc. 31 State Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02109
Land Surveyor, Massachusetts 31 State Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02109
Member, American Institute of Planners
Telephone: (617) 742-1930
Telephone: (617) 742-1930
Association Services
Childs Bertman Tseckares Associates, Inc. Specialized environmental design services The services of CBT/JBA are expected to
is a firm of architects, planners and landscape archi- have become particularly necessary as urban growth be of particular value to the following types of clients:
tects primarily involved in physical design projects accelerates and concern for the environment becomes
for private and public clients (mostly private). John more pronounced. Land development, redevelopment, ❑ City Planning Departments
Brown. Associates, Inc. is a firm of urban planning institutional expansion, facilities construction, mass ❑ Planning Boards
and community development specialists primarily in- transit and highway expansion and other forms of ❑ Private Developers
volved in community planning projects for public and urban growth require increased technical capability
private clients (mostly public). in the environmental design disciplines. These disci- ❑ Regional Planning Agencies
The purpose of the association is to broaden plines are discussed below under the closely related ❑ Mayors, Selectmen and
the capability of both firms without the actual en- headings of urban design, land planning and land- Municipal Managers
largement of either, since both firms desire to remain scape architecture.
small enough to have the principals involved directly The specific services within each discipline ❑ Historical Commissions
in the day-to-day activities of every assignment. include the following: ❑ Conservation Commissions
The two firms have already worked together ❑ Industrial Development Commissions
on mutual projects and have established a close Urban Design ❑ Urban Renewal Agencies
working relationship. They tend to complement each Physical design studies and plans related to
other and the result of their joint efforts has been site, neighborhood, community or region. Includes ❑ Realtors and Realty Trusts
found to be more than merely the sum of the two design review services and establishment of design ❑ Housing Authorities
parts. review procedures. Such services are especially ❑ Model Cities A
Each project will require analysis to aster- needed as part of central business district planning, Agencies
tain the optimum type of association for that project. urban renewal planning, historic district planning, ❑ Architectural, engineering and
In each case the clients' needs will be the deter- housing programs and multi-use schemes including other design professionals
mining factor in the type of association. While most air-rights development.
projects are expected to be carried out on a joint [3 State and Federal Agencies
venture basis, the two firms are prepared to form a Land Planning ❑ Zoning Agencies
specialized joint corporation for a major project of
special significance. Functional planning for land development, ❑ Financial Institutions
Each firm will continue to offer services sep- from small scale projects to new communities. In- ❑ Educational Institutions
arately where joint services are deemed unnecessary cludes regional design studies related to regional ❑ Health & Welfare Institutions
(CBT in physical design and JBA in planning and , geography and physical features such as hills,
community development). streams and valleys. Will relate land use plans, ❑ Community Action Groups
zoning regulations and other adopted planning tools
to the particular land planning problem. Creative
land planning is especially important to complex
institutional requirements of educational institutions,
hospitals and housing.
Landscape Architecture
Design of detailed site requirements for all
of the above projects from the concept stage through
working drawings. Includes landscape and site de-
sign, site engineering, grading plans, planting plans,
ecological studies and regional landscape studies.
Special design requirements related to climate, orien-
tation, vegetation, views, waterways and other en-
vironmental influences as they affect the project site
and its environs will be evaluated and resolved.
To
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Newton Redevelopment "Authority ,r :;
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?.. ,Dear*Mr. Davidsons
Ip reply:to your •letter-of Noveiber '26th please be 'advised
T »*ehe Salem Redevelopment Anthority,did;not have s contract for
demolition with»P.. J,. MaffeiAas an individual. The contract was . '
j6intly'with»Franklin Sand'S`Gravel,and „P. -J. .Maffei.
; Most of=the 'Work was done,under the supervision of Mr. John: J. „ ”
Y, .rte, . . ' -Flanegban, principal of Franklin..Sand d Gravel. q';
As ,joint' contractors, we 'found the` woikperformed to be
- ' satisfactory•
SinceFrely youY sa,`
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Telephone (617) 969 - 4656
November 26, 71
Salem Redevelopment Authority
Salem, Massachusetts
ATTENTION: Executive Director
Re : Demolition
P. J . Maffei Building & Wrec;;ing Corp.
Gentlemen :
In connection with demolition of ei; ht (3) structure-, in
our urban renewal project, P. J. daffei Building, & !wrecking
Corp, of 173 North Main Street, Bellingham, 14ass , is the
low bidder.
It would be appreciated if you would advise the Authority
of the general. .character of work recently performed by the
contractor for you, and if the work was satisfactorily
completed .
Thank you for your cooperation and assistance .
Very truly yours,
NEWTON REDEVELOPMENT ATTHORITY
Robert G. Davidson
Chairman
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-Mi. Robert-Gladstone
Gladstone Associates Inc.
1750 Pennsylvaaia'.Avenue
Washington, D. C.
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Enclosed you wiil1'find.a copy of the executed contract for
services to•be rendered to he Salem Redevelopment Authority„;relative
to up-dating the 'land use and•marketability;,study taking into
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consideration proposed modifications, to thel.existingvurban ,ienewal
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At.the request of mr.",William Tinti I am enclosing additional
'information relative"Eo 'tourism. Mr.jiati requests',that the
- "information'be•treated"as confidential mita ial•since -it has not Y
been officially released by;the Mayor's office.
Please 'be `advised that the Chairmasi, Mr �Timothy:J. Noonan,
`• wt ll,execriteayour contract with the`Salem Redeveiopment•Authority
H j:.within•a few days and„a<copy will be"#orwarded to •you,for your F
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November 1, 1971
Supplementing page 12 of 1967 Salem Vacation Survey prepared under the
�Jtreet .gn of Edmond Pa)-roll, .Tr% and iijidating 1967 figures on "Estimated
Dollars spent" based on answers to Questionaire and a Tourist count of 50,000.
We would estimate the 1971 Tourist count to be well over 250,000 but will
} use rather the figure of 250,000 which is verifiable by the paid admissions at
Historic Sites.
Obvi,uus.l.y, fn entry charges alone, LI: would now be Impossf.ble to spend .less
than $10.00 in Salem, but since we are projecting the percentages used in 1967,
we -will also use the dollar amounts of that survey.
Percent of Visitors Total Dollars
in Classification U of Tourists Dollars Spent Spent
A- 55% 1.37,500 $ 1..00 $ 137,500
B- 24% 60,000 $ 11.00 660,000
c- 16.5% 41,250 $ 21.00 866,250
D- 2% 5,000 $51.00 255,000
E- 1.5% 3,750 $ 76.00 285,000
F- 1% 2,500 $101..00 250,000
$2,453 750
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Mr. , Herb `Auerbach
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Place.Bonaventure.
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,Dear Herb:
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When.. I was in Salem. last>Friday, John Barrettxindicated.that
he had previously, shipped 'copies of the' relevant portions of Salem's
Sanborn:map series. to .you.
In rr'sponding to your data. Iist 9n;terms` of establishment sizes ,
we would very much like to work with these maps. John felt-it best 5
' ,we
we get in.touckr wi,ttr you and ask for copies, rather than;attempt-
ing .to secure the 'original. maps"from Salem sources' again. mould it
be•,posiible for you to pull`one set of the-sheets' for, me and one set
for Tad Stahl 's'-office? We* would greatly appreciate your, assistance
on this.
J ' In`overall: terms, .we hada good session in Salem,and are.movingc
ahead with data collection' phases..`,
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1750 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, NORTHWEST I WASHINGTON, D. C. 20000 I 202-298-7000
September 21 , 1971
Mr. John W. Barrett
Executive Director
Salem Redevelopment Authority
60 Washington Street
Salem, Massachusetts 01970
Dear Mr. Barrett:
I have received your letter of September 17 to Robert Gladstone
regarding the proposed contract between our firm and the Salem Rede-
velopment Authority. He has been out-of-town for several days and
will act on the matter when he returns.
Yesterday in his absence a redraft of the contract was mailed to
Mr. Stahl based upon Mr. Gladstone's telephone conversations with you
and Mr. Stahl . You should be receiving this shortly.
Sincerely,
Kathleen Walsh
Secretary to Mr. Gladstone
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REDEVELOPMENT . JOHN W. BARRETT
E%L TIVE DIRECTOR
A U T H O R IT Y HAROLD J CORCORAN
SALLM•MASSACHUSETTS nssT. Earru rvE ClRE11o11
60 WASHINGTON STREET •SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970 TELEPHONE 744-6900
TIM OTHY J. NOONAN
FRANCIS H. MCGRATH -
VICE-CHAIRMAN -
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DAVID S. JOHNSON, M. D. - September 17, 1971
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Mr. Robert Gladstone
Robert Gladstone Associates
1750 Pennsylvania Avenue N.W.
Washington, D. C. 20006
Dear Mr. Gladstone: -
I have received this date correspondence from the Department
of Housing and Urban Development which confirms what I was about to
discuss with you verbally over the phone relative to a proposed
contract for services by your firm for the Salem.Redevelopment Auth-
ority,
The continents from the Department of Housing d Urban Development
are as follows :
1. Since the .primary function of the LUMS Study is to forecast
the reuse potential of land during the formulation of the Urban
Renewal Plan, a full scale updating of the previous study would be
of questionable value at this time. A Special Market Study, including
a Transient Housing Study, would be more appropriate;
2. The Special Market Study may take into consideration the
updating of pertinent aspects of the previous LUMS;
3. Ail aspects of the contract (Section 1. 1, .1,2, and 2. 1)
pertaining to consultant services applica`Jle to advice and assistance
in the review of Developers proposals and the selection of Redevelopers
should be eliminated, since the Authority'presently has a Real Estate
Consultant under contract;
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4. The indicated compensation (Section 4.1) in the amount of
$181200 is determined to be excessive;
5. In consideration of the size, location and population of
the community, a fee not to exceed $6,500 would be more than
'+ sufficient for this type of study;
6. The hourly rates indicated in Section 4.2 are excessive;
7. Section 4.3 should be redrafted. The travel and subsis-
tence rates need not be included, since the fee will cover all
costs attributable to. the .preparation of the study.;
8. • This contract should not be on a continuing basis, but
'should conclude with the submission and acceptance of the study.
It is further recommended by the'Department of Housing and
Urban Development that a new contract'be drafted and said contract
be restricted to the following:
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' A. A Special Market Study taking into consideration the pro-
! posed .modifications to the Urban Renewal Plan;
B. A Transient Housing Study which shall be a part of the .
Special Market Study;'
C. That the fee for said services shall not exceed $6,500;
D. That the study be prepared by and the• contract executed
with the Principal of Gladstone Associates, Inc. exclusively.
I would hope that I shall hear from you in the very near future
so that work.may be undertaken.
Sincerely yours,
SALEM REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
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cc.: Mr.. Frederick A. Stahl
September 27, 1971
Mr. Robert.Gladstone
Gladstone Associates, Inc.
1750 Pennsylvania Avenues NW
Washington, D. C. 20006
Dear Mr. Gladstone:
This letter will confirm my telephone conversation held with
you on Friday, September 24p 1971 relative to your contract with
the Salem Redevelopment Authority.
Although certain matters must be resolved relative to the con-
tract, I am assured by Mr. Kenneth Salk of the Dept. of Housing and
Urban Development staff that these matters would be resolved shortly.
Our Attorney, as soon as these points are firmed up, will draft
the contract and submit it to you for signature. It is my.understanding
that you will commence work on this project on September 27 and during
` the latter part of the week you will be in Salem to meet with the
undersigned and Mr. Stahl.
Respectfully yours,
John W. Barrett
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October 261 1971
Miss Maureen Harnish
R. Gladstone Associates
1750 Pennsylvania Avenue, N. W.
Washington, D. Co
Dear Maureena
A copy of the last ABC Report (July 1970)
is enclosed along with a supplement updating it to
March of this year.
The most recent report should'be out, hope.
fully, within a few days, according to the NEWS and
we'll send a copy on to you.
-Very truly yours,
Kevin J. Hurley
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Enclosures .
5 Roslyn Street October 7, 1971
Salem, Mass. 01970
Chairman of Salem Redevelopment Authority
60 Washington Street
Salem, Mass. 01970
Dear Sir:
This is a request for reappraisal of the property owned by
N. Melvin Solomon and Estate of Rose Solomon, located at
31-35 Front St., Rear 26 New Derby St. and 26 New Derby St.,
a reappraisal based, among other considerations, on the
square footage and income of said properties as compared
to those of an adjacent piece of property, already taken
over by your authority.
Very truly yours
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N. Melvin Solomon
jm' Mutual Life Insurance Company - Company Library
200 Berkeley Street
Boston,Massachusetts 02117 -
September 13, 1971
Heritage Plaza-East Urban Renewal Area
Salem, Mass. 01970
Dear Sirs:
I wonder if it is too late to obtain the study of Employee
Parking for Heritage Plaza - East Urban Renewal Area? The company
library at the John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company would appreciate
a copy if at all possible. Thank you.
Very truly yours,
Helena L. Savary
Company Library B-22
On November 5, 1970 the attached advertisement was placed in the
New England Real Estate Journal.
The same advertisement was placed Nov. 10, 1970 in the Salem Evening
News.
The advertisement brought replies from the Codman Company and
Investment Land Associates (copies attached). Mr. Clifford Moller of
Precision Control Products visited the office as a result of the advertisement.
Mr. Martin Cohen of Boston, who had for some time shown interest as being a
developer as a result of the advertisement, also contacted the office by
phone.
Reprints of the advertisement from the New England Real Estate Journal
were mailed to all businesses located in the project area and to major local
interests located in the periphery of the project. The same reprint: was
sent to developers who had made inquiries previously relative to these parcels.
The Authority, on March 17, 1971 voted to advertise the availability of
the parcels once again. An ad was drawn up for insertion in the New England
Real Estate Journal but at the April 7, 1971 meeting the Authority voted
instead to notify all developers that indicated any interest to submit pro-
posals by May 21, 1971.
Mr. Cohen developed a plan for parcels B-2, B-3, B-4, B-5, B-8, W-1 and
W-2 but did not submit his proposal since he could rot obtain a firm tenant
for 30,000 square foot ground floor location on Parcel B-2. This tenancy
was critical to him for the financing of the proposal and he did not wish
to submit and then not be able to get the financing.
Proposals for B-3 by Sawtell Office Supply and B-8 by Salem Five Cents
Savings Bank could not be considered as attributable to the advertisement
since they had indicated their interest prior to the date of advertising.
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- October 8# 1971
Mr. Lester Dana
' Dana Realty X
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Boston y •Msssachusetts
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Deai.Mr. Dana:
The recommendations of, the Design Review Board were reviewed
by, the Salem Redevelopment Authority at 'its'meeting held'Oetober
- • 4, 1971-and-it was suggested that since there is an extensive' • r
' restudy bedng done„in the area which would have an affect ori
yourrproperty that'action on ,said matter should be withheld until' ,
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} `a decision'has been'made by, the,Authority'relative. to the area` in
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In,a 'recent telephone conversation with your`son I discussed
mattersirelative to property contiguous to yours and',am desirous '
of`your views on.said property. `
Sincerely.yoursp ,
- r ' t. John W. Barrett
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FROM: James A. Field
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ALIS FASHION SHOP
Rent roll called for $125/month. Reduced to $100/month at time
of closing.
MAOO'S AUTOMDTIVB STORE
Rent originally was $450/month- Received a letter from Mr. Tate
On September 26, 1969 saying they were moving their Bike Store,
located at 162 Essex Street, to the existing location at 158
Essex Street and requesting a rent reduction. Rent was reduced
to $200. '
Received another letter July 23, 1970 asking for a further reduction
as the automotive operation had moved to Derby Street and during
j the moving period the volume of business was greatly reduced.
I ' Just the Bike Shop would operate at 158 Essex Street -- rent was
reduced to $100/month.
HARRIET JAMES DANCE STUDIO
Rent was $100/month. Reduced to $75/month in October 1969 because
her lease included use of a Baby Grand Piano, 3 dozen odd chairs
and a metal cabinet which the former owner of the building had
moved to her home when we acquired the property.
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PURITAN ARMS & GRUB & GROG ,
When we acquired this property the Puritan Arms` rent was $100/week.
There was a fire in this property on April 150 1969 damaging the
Function Room. We reduced the rent to $75/week because of the loss
Kof this room.
In December 1969 the rent was again reduced because of hardship. We
had relocated so many tenants in this district who normally had their
lunch and dinner at this restaurant that business had dropped
drastically. A further reduction to $25/week was granted in April
of 1970 because of loss of business caused by urban renewal.
Puritan Arms was sold•in July 1970 and renamed Grub & Grog by the
new owners. Told the new owners we would charge $100/week for
rent which was what the former tenants paid when we purchased the
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PURITAN ARMS & GRUB & GROG (cont. )
property. We would review the rent after they were in operation
a while to see how business was, etc. After several discussions
with the owners and an exchange of correspondence in which they
verified their expenses in renovating the property, etc., a
rental of $150/month was decided upon.
KAY JEWELRY CO.
Rental for this property was $833.33/month or $109000/year. The
property was taken by Eminent Domain by the Salem Redevelopment
Authority`si February of 1970. A request for a rent reduction due
to decline in business was received in January of 1971. The seat
was reduced to $400/month in February.
LAFAYETTE CAFE
Lafayette Cafe's rent was $200/month. After verification of
Mr. Lutch's receipts, the rent was reduced to $150/month due
to hardship.
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1 LANE DRUG CO.
The rent for this property was $1,000/months We reduced the rent
I . to $800/month because of loss of business and because this is what
they had been paying the former owner.
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;r RED'S SANDWICH SHOP
Rent for this store was $150/month. In June of 1970 Mr. Angelakis
came in and asked for a rent reduction. He was losing $70 a day
due to all the businesses in his area moving to new locations. We
+ adjusted his rent to $100/month.
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f Rent was reduced from $250 to $200 in June 1970 because Neville &
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Quinn's finding was that it would be too costly to sun thea r
conditioner.,
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DR, BENJAMIN BREGMAN
Rent for this store was reduced from $135 to $100/month because
of Neville & Quints finding that .it was too costly for us to
run the air conditioning.
A further reduction to $50/month was made because it was not
feasible to run the large boiler to heat this small store. Other
arrangements were made for heat.
W40LESALE ELECTRIC CO.
The rent for Wholesale Electric was reduced from $350 to $175/month
because of hardship -- loss of business resulting from their prepara-
tions to move. (No rent has been received from Wholesale Electric.)
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SILVER'S SUPPLY CO.
Mr. Hy Silver's rent was reduced in June of 1969 because he was
i also paying rent at his new location and it would be some time
before his actual move was made. The reduction was from $325
to $250/month.
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ALMY'S
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Rent for Almy*s Parking Lot was $2,200/month. In December of 1970
we reduced the rent to $1,700/month in lieu of hot topping expense
expended by Almy's.
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NEWCOMB & GAUSS
This property was taken by Eminent Domain in February of 1970s
The rent was for $350month. After receipt of a letter ia March
of 1970 from their attorney, John Jennings, claiming extreme
hardship, we granted them a reduction to $250/month.
Another letter was received in April from Attorney Jennings stating
' that $175/month would be the most they could pay or they would
have to go out of business. Therefore their rent was adjusted to
i this amount in April 1970. (No rent has ever been received from N&G. )
SCHMIDT'S FABRIC SHOP,
Rent for this property was $100/month. After receipt of a letter
from the owner in February 1971 stating their business had dropped
off sharply because of demolition in the area, the rent was reduced
to $75/month.
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SUBWAY MEAT MARKET
Rental for this store was $250/month. Because of demolition of
houses and businesses in the immediate area resulting in loss, of
business for Mr. L'Heureux, a rent reduction of $50.00 was granted
him. The rent will be $200/month effective June to 1971.
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JAMES HOWLAND BALLOU, A.I.A.
A R C H I T E C T
125 DERBY STREET, SALEM, MASS. 01970
August 18, 1971
Mr. Edmund S. Twining III, Vice President
Stabl/Bennett, moorporated
177 Milk Street
Boston, Massachusetts 08109
Dear Ned
First I want to congratulate Stahl/Bennett on befog selected the new
planners for Salem. It is to me a most refreshing and encouraging
event in the city's history of renewal.
With respect to this situation I feel it necessary to disessociate myself
as a "professional &Mate,, of Stabl/Bsnnett during its term sa
planning consultant to the Salem Redevelopment AuthorttY.
I do not feel this would preclude my activities as a consultant to
Stahl/Bennett in any areas outside of the Renewal Proieot speoigoallY
the Central Business District or "Heritage Plaza Saar' and oertsialY
not areas outside of the city.
, M1 Please advise me in writing your approval of this decision with a copy
! to Mr. Timothy Noonan. Chairman of the S.R.A.
Respectfully.
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x- 1037 Humphrey St:'
Swampscott;. Nass.'. 01907
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Salem iiedevelpment Authority
Salem, Mass .' 01970 a
Dear Sir: r 1,- ,
Although the redeveopment of Salem may be a good thi_ng. for
the future, what about the present. .Presently the city of. ,
Salem is Suffering from the good financial business that
places .of business enjoyed before redevelopment started: Places
and people had to move and usually that meant paying higher
rents-.-
Stores
ents.Stores are left empty and knocked down buildings are there
and just the empty land. reraines. I feel that if it wasn't
for the attraction of the historic sites that -Salem would be
in even'a worse situation, I4aybe if buildings were erected
as soon as the "old" 'ones were destroyed or vacated., then
Salem would not start looking like a run down town.'
My father is suffering and so are the other merchants
I hope'-that youwill seriously consider the situation and
save the merchants of Salem before there is no �one left that
is interested, in renting out your new redeveloped buildings .
The future of Salem rests in your hands and successful
,lanning.
Sincerely,
14artin Bregman
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FRANKLIN A. HEBARD
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FRANCIS H. MCGRATH
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CHANNING BACALL, JR. July 16, 1971
TREASURER
MRS. IDA A. FURNARI
FRANCIS J GRAY
TO: MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF THE
SALEM REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
FROM: John W. Barrett
The owner of property at 211-215 Essex Street (the easterly
corner of Derby Square) presented plans for the rehabilitation of this
building which were referred to the Design Review Board for study at
their July 13th meeting. This property is slated for acquisition in
the existing renewal plan.
The rehabilitation of this building would be predicated on
the fact that the owner adhere to rehabilitation standards and local
building codes on the exterior and local building codes on the interior.
The recommendations of the Design Review Board are incorporated
within the Minutes of the Meeting which are attached. Mr. Robert Kerr#
who is Design Consultant to the Authority and who attended the Design
Review Board meetings has submitted his comments on the Design Review
Board's recommendations for your review.
The Authority has the following alternatives: to accept the
recommendations of the Design.Review Board in total; to modify the
recommendations of the Design Review Board= to reject the recommenda-
tions of the Design Review Board.
Attached you will find copies of the proposed treatment
of the exterior of the building.
It is hoped that action could be taken by the Authority
at Monday's meeting which could be submitted to the property owner
for his guidance.
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JOHREDEVELOPMENT EXEC W. BARR%ECU W.
DIRECTOR
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HAROLD J. CORCORAN
SALEM*MASSACHUSETTS AUTHORITY ASST. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
60 WASHINGTON STREET SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970 TELEPHONE 744-6900
FRANKLIN A. HEBARD
CHAIRMAN
FRANCIS H. McGRATH
V ICE�CHAI RMAN
CHANNING BACALL, JR.
TREASURER
MRS. IDA A. FURNARI
FRANCIS J. GRAY
TO: MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF THE SALEM REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Enclosed you will find a copy of HUD Form 6250 as prepared by
our accountant for the period ending July 31, 1971.
I will try to clarify the overages noted on Lines 4, 6 and 10.
Mr. Barrett will probably go into detail when he returns from vaca-
tion, if further clarification is necessary.
Line 4 - after the budget was approved the Dept. of H.U.D. stated
the S.R.A. was to prepare an "Employee Parking Study" (which required
additional funds - $11,000) - said amount is to be transferred from
reserve and contingencies per H.U.D. p - ;16w—
Line
16w .Line 6 - the estimated budget figure was not adequate to allow for
real estate taxes paid by the S.R.A. although the Dept.of H.U.D has
allowed for $199,800 in tax credits
Line 10 - many appraisals had to be up-dated - contracts for same
had the approval of H.U.D. - transfer will be made from contingencies
Line 13 - The Authority has received other income much higher than
estimated which would offset the total project expenditures account
From what I understand from Mr. Barrett the transfers will be made
when the time comes that it will be necessary for the Authority to
submit an amendatory budget.
Ethel Crowell
Form Approved'-- Budget Bureau No.63-1?846.4 HUD-62
rE U. S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
URBAN RENEWAL PROGRAM INSTRUCTIONS: Pre po re-ari gi n"vl uly- NBER
AME OF LPA PROJECT NUM
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1, U and 3 copies for HUD. Submit to
i REPORT ONBUDGETA BUDGETARY STATUS HUD with Form HUD-6251.
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Tt reporting date)
OTAL ENCUMBRANCES AS OF / tel 19� UNENCUMBERED 2. Are any changes anticipated in the following
LINE I. CLASSIFICATION OF COSTS BALANCE which will require revision of the Project Fit
NO, 0 �� COSTS INCURRED OUTSTANDING TOTAL ENCUMB.
19 rLrL,(G` COMMITMENTS (Col. (b)+(c)) (Col. (a)•(d)J Plan (HUD-6200)?-
(a) (b) (c) - (d)
1 TOTAL SURVEY AND PLANNING EXPENDITURES(includes a!l costs (If"Yes"for any item, attach Schedule A)
incurred(except furniture and equipment), costs estimated to be incu.-red, ryry
and interest on advances to repayment date)(1401, 1403, 1404) $ OL / /f 7 $ 7D Gti// $ $ $
PROJECT EXECUTION EXPENDITURES: _ (O GL
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2 Administrative costs (1410, 1475) _ -
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4 Survey and planning(1430) - ,('� q>, e2A Qj�y C'� Item 2 of Gross Project Cost
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5 Real estate acquisition expenses (1440.02 through]440.06) Disposition Proceeds
//1,. / / 3 �/�j ut ,
6 Operation of acquired property -- Profit (—) or Loss (+) Relocation Payments
1/ (2448, 1448.038)(See Footnote I)
7 Relocation and community organization, excluding relocation payments Rehabilitation Grants
(1443)
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8 Site clearance -• Proceeds (—) or Cost (+) (1450) Other Pooled Projects
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9 Project improvements (1455) _ Q r)i 7290
10 Disposal, lease, retention costs (1445) �'�� -�) n
11 Rehabilitation excluding Rehabilitation Grants (1460.1,1460.2) ry® / - Signature
12 Interest(1420.013, 1420.02)
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13 Other income (—) (2449) (') H OHO js�U (_) (_) A'�O Title
ld Contingencies _ 3 4273 /07 — � 33347,3 -
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15 Real estate purchases (1440.01) /� 4 `�y�/ Footnote 1. Includes real estate tax credits as f
/ tLR"7 r ���r� (1448.038)
16 Project inspection(1418) Vq e— Total mount
17 TOTAL PROJECT EXPENDITURES (ITEM 1 OF GROSS PROJECT credited to oodote: $y - p- p _
COST) (Sum of Lines I -16) $ � � I/ $ a Lam././f. $ _ $ $ h p D p1 e!J
I t/ ✓�$�F� i7� 7 Total amount
18 Relocation payments 000% reimbursable to LPA)(I501) $ r`y� / Cif $ geyo �x.C� $ $ - $ /�D�� / approved in budget: f
1'9 Rehabilitation grant payments (100% reimbursable to LPA)(1502) $ t/ P� V!/ $ b% / G C $ $ $.
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226 ESSEX STREET SALEM. MASSACHUSETTS 01070 PHONE(617) 744-0978
August 30, 1971
Salem Redevelopment Authority
70 Washington Street
Salem, Massachusetts.
Gentlemen:
Would you kindly forward to me any
market information on downtown Salem as
developed by Gladstone Association.
Would you also have any developers coming
into Salem contact me at an early date.
Sin erely,
I MES�LARK
JNC/s
TELEPHONE: 744-0089
FURNITURE SAVINGS CENTER
174 ESSEX STREET SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970
&gust 259 1971
Mr. Timothy J. Noonan
4_ Fairview Avenue
Salem, Mass. 01970
Dear Mr. Noonan:
I realize the expiration date for our vacating store has,
arrived.
I would like to ask for° an extension of thirty to forty
days. The reason for this; issthat we have had unbelievably
irate of absenteeism on the part of our several workmen at the
new location.
I would greatly appreciate anything you can do to help us'.
out.
Very truly yours,
T. R. URR FURNITURE CO.
T. Raymond Kerr
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1•%Y�HERITAGE P1A7A-EAST
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SALEM
' REDEVELOPMENT JOHN W. RABBET'
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
HAROLD J. CORCORAN
AUTHORITY EXECUTIVEDIRECT
• + SALEM+MASSACHUSETTS _ Aver. EXECUTIVE DiRecroR
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,f TIMOTHY J. NOONAN
CHAIRMAN
} S FRANCIS H. MCORATH
VICE-CHAIRMAN
IDA A. FURNARI
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7 1971
S DAVID S. JOHNSON, M. D. September 10, '
WILLIAM J. TINTI, ESO. /
fe Mr. T. Raymond Kerr
T. R. Kerr Furniture
>? 174 Essex Street
Salem, Massachusetts
,I Dear Mr.. Kerr:
+ At the meeting of the Salem Redevelopment Authority held on
September 7, 1971 your communication of August 25, 1971 was read
i into the record.
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Please be advised that the Board of the Salem Redevelopment
' Authority voted to grant you an extension of 30 days in order that
you may have ample time to vacate the premises.
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WASHINGTON STREET SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970 TELEPHONE 744.6900
4 TIMOTHY J. NOONAN -
CHAIRMAN
!� FRANCIS H. McGRATH
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IDA A. FURNARI
TREASURER
DAVID S. JOHNSON, M. O. September 10, 1971.
WILLIAM J. TINT[, ESQ.
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Mr. Ted Cole
.,• Ted Cole's Music Shop
} • 185 Essex Street
Salem, Mass. 01970
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Dear Mr. Cole:
At the meeting of. the Salem Redevelopment Authority held on
r' September 7, 1971 your communication of August 21, 1371 was read
ss
into the records of the meeting.
Please be advised that the Board of the Salem Redevelopment
y Authority voted to grant you an extension of 30 days in order
: - that you may have ample time to move your business to your new
t' t location.
Sincerely yours,
Barrett
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City of Salem, Massachusetts
174 Bridge Street - 744-0733
Henry D. Cunningham, Superintendent
August 27 , 1971
Mr. John Barrett
Salem Redevelopment Authority
60 Washington Street
Salem, Massachusetts
Dear John:
May I extend my sincere thanks for the use of the
Woolworth Building for our Arts & Crafts Exhibition.
The Exhibition was a great success and the location
couldn't be better.
Thanks again, John, for this and other past favors .
Sidicer 1
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Super tendent
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ROBERT NICOL MRS. H. S. LADUKE
WILLIAM CULLEN ALBERT J. LEDOUX
A DIVISION OF GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
946 UNIVERSITY AVENUE
WESTWOOD. MASSACHUSETTS 02080
TIMOTHY J. NOONAN
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August 30 , 1971
Mr. John W. Barrett
Executive Director
Salem Redevelopment Authority
60 Washington Street
Salem, Mass . 01970
Dear John:
Enclosed please find two letters of
communication -- one from Wilbur Smith
and Associates concerning their proposal
to the City for use by the Salem Parking
Commission and sent to us for our
information, a copy of which I suggest
be forwarded to the Chairman of the
Parking Commission; also, a request from
T. Raymond Kerr asking for a 30- to
40-day extension which we can discuss
at our coming meeting on the 7th.
Since we are now holding on demolition,
such a request may be possible -
depending on the Board' s thinking.
Very truly yours ,
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SALEM
REDEVELOPMENT _ JOHN W. BARRlTT
1646 ak-+ •^ EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
SALEM*MASSACHUSETTS AUTHORITY HAROLD J. CORCORAN
ASST. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
60 WASHINGTON STREET • SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970 TELEPHONE 7146900
FRANKLIN A. HEBARD
CHAIRMAN
FRANCIS H. MCGRATH
V ICE-CHAIRMAN
CHANNING BACALL. JR.
TREASURER
MRS. IDA A. FURNARI August 69 1971
FRANCIS J. GRAY
Atty. William Tinti
16 Beckford Street
Salem, Mass. 01970
Dear Mr. Tinti:
In the report of the Salem Historic District Study Committee
five recommended historic districts were proposed in the Heritage
Plaza-East project area. Another district contiguous to the
project area includes three buildings that were within the project
boundaries.
District B - (Old Town Hall District)
211-215 Essex Street Dana
217 Essex Stregt Naumkeag Trust
231 Essex Street Daniel Low
5 Derby Sq. Moustakis (S.R.A.)
9 Derby Sq. Bixby (S.R.A.)
Derby Sq. Daniel Low Warehouse
Town Hall City of Salem
32 Front Street Ingemi (Heritage Lounge)
26 Front Street Freedman (Salem Hardware)
District C - (Charter-Liberty St. District)
23-25 Charter Street Demolished
27 Charter Street Demolished
31 Charter Street Demolished
33 Charter Street Demolished
35-39 Charter Street Demolished
Pickman House Budrose -
45-47 Charter Street Demolished
Burial Ground City of Salem
25 Liberty Street demolished
22-22r Liberty Street Under contract for move or
demolition
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Atty. William J. Tinti -2- August 6, 1971
District D —(Central Street District)
185-189 Essex Street Dana
3-7 Central Street Kimball
11-15 Central St. Salem Fraternity
191 Essex Street Shawmut Realty
4-18 Central Street Silverman 6 Blackaby
District E - (City Hall District)
93 Washington Street City of Salem
District G - (Peabody Museum District)
161 Essex Street Peabody Museum
District A - (Historic District-East)
19 Brown Street Demolished
21 Brown Street Demolished
23 Brown Street Demolished
The Historic District Study Committee, in its preliminary studies,
reviewed buildings in the project area and rated them as Class One
(must be saved), Class Two (should be saved), Class Three (would like
to have saved).
Thirteen buildings were rated in Class One (must be saved) as
follows:
The Universalist Church and attached chapel
The Salem Fraternity - Central St.
Schmidt's - Central Street (now Red's Sandwich Shop)
Central Street Custom House (now tenanted by Cape Ann TV d
Pekins)
31 Charter Street - Old Salem Hospital
Peabody Museum - Essex Street
Hale Block - Essex Street
Daniel Low's - Essex Street
Town Hall -Derby Square
Pickman House - 22 Liberty St.
City Hall - Washington Street
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Atty. William J. Tinti -3- August 6. 1971
Although the text of the correspondence state's thirteen buildings
the list totals twelve. Of these buildings only the Salem Hospital
at 31 Charter Street was scheduled for and has been demolished.
'•. In reviewing Class Two buildings the following are still standing:
7 Ash Street S.R.A. (Monroe)
53 Charter St. Xiarhos
'y 35-43 Church St. S.R.A. (Tassinari)
Derby Sq. S.R.A. (Moustakis)
Derby Sq. S.R.A. (Bixby)
Derby Sq. Daniel Low Warehouse
� 173-179 Essex St. ' Bernard's (Trophy Dept. S Jewelers)
185-189 Essex St. Dana (corner of Central St. )
191-195 Essex St. Shawmut Realty
203-209 Essex St. Ingemi (formerly Newmark's)
213-215 Essex St. Dana (corner of Derby Sq. )
144-156 Essex St. Shribman (Bowker Bldg)
176 Essex St. Heritage Realty (Essex House)
208-210 Essex St. Salem Five Cents Savings Batik
216-220 Essex St. Moustakis
17 Front St. Goldstein
23 Front St. S.R.A. (L'Heureux)
31 Front St. Solomon
33 Front St. Solomon
22-26 Front St. Freedman t
32 Front St. Ingemi
34-38 Front St. S.R.A. (Goldsmith - Ntl. House)
75-87 Washington St. Kallas (Kinsman Block)
In reviewing Class Three buildings the following are still standing:
3-7 Central St. Kimball
42 Charter St. Peabody Museum
12 Central St. Shribman
`a 30 Church St. City of Salem (Fire Station)
34 Church St. City of Salem (Public Properties)
139-145 Essex St. Peabody Museum
204-206 Essex St. S.R.A.(Kay Jewelers) .
214 Essex St. S.R.A. (Lane Drug)
228 Essex St. Shribman
15 Front St. S.R.A. (Welch)
2-12 Front. St. S.R.A. (Shribman-Hill)
' { 7 Liberty St. Axelrod
`i 10 Liberty St. Peabody Museum
'( 133-137 Washington St. S.R.A. (Salem Savings)
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Atty. William J. Tinti -4- August 6, 1971
Mr. Dave Myers of the Dept. of HUD Planning Dept. felt that a
comprehensive review of the preservation potentials of remaining
buildings of historic and architectural value should be undertaken
to identify the consequences of such activities on the urban renewal
plan and project budget.
Mr. Myers indicated that the HUD Area Office would look favorably
on such proposals, so long as they:
a. fell within present budgetary limits;
b. were consistent with the realization of other plan goals
and objectives;
c. met criteria for the use of project funds established in
HUD regulations;
d. provided for long-term preservation of any public interests
acquired;
e. were locally approved as amendments to the urban renewal
plan, where applicable.
The elements of the comprehensive review should include the following:
a. enumeration and evaluation of extant structures of historic
and architectural value;
b. review and up-dating of building inspection reports;
c. preparation of exterior and interior building rehabilita-
tion requirements and cost estimates therefor;
d. preparation of rehabilitation feasibility reports, based
on computation of the relationship of after value to
before value and the cost of rehabilitation work;
e. analysis of the impact of preservation activities on the
renewal plan and project budget;
f. summary findings as to recommended treatment, implication and
desireability of additional preservation activities.
I hope the enclosed information will provide you with enough information
to make a decision on the visual easement program.
incerely yours,
J flit W. Barrett
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September 7, 1971
TO: John W. Barrett
FROM: James A. Field
RE: Woolworth Property, Block 6 Parcel 5
Pertaining to the request of the I. C. Rockettes
& Comets Drum and Bugle Corp. , we would offer the follow-
ing suggestion regarding the use of the F. W. Woolworth
building which is mentioned as a possible drill facility.
The Salem Fire Department has requested that
we leave the sprinkler system on as we did last year
even though the building was empty. This meant that
the heat had to be maintained at the F. W. Woolworth,
the old Big "L", and the old Kay Jewelry stores. The
cost of heating and maintaining this property for the
1970/71 heating season amounted to $2,361. This year,
if we have to continue to heat these properties, the
cost would increase as we have the new Kay Jewelry store
to add to the others. Each one of these stores has a
separate heating system and the sprinkler system is tied
to each one.
We are having the Globe Sprinkler System look
at this property with the idea in mind that possibly
anti-freeze could be put into the system, and if this
is possible these stores would not have to be heated.
Therefore if this is resolved by inserting anti-
freeze, I would recommend that the I. C. Rockettes use
a building which is already heated, specifically the 2nd
floor of the Tassinari block, across the street from Fire
Headqu rters, formerly occupied by he Veterang of Foreign
Wars. kSee attached correspondence. /rIU/
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(Old Sr Mary's) _
30 Union Street
Salem, Massachusetts 01970
1/21/71
Mr John Barrett
Salem Redevelopment Authority
60 Washington Street
Salem Mass.
Dear Mr.Barrett :
I am writing in -behalf of the IC Rockettes '
Drum & Bugle Corps which is presently using the
VFW Post Quarters on Church Street for Sunday
morning music rehearsals. According• to the VFW,
the Post will be vacating the quarters as of Feb.
1st .
The Drum Corps seeks permission of the Authority
to continue using the hall on a temporary basis,
until such time when it is scheduled for demolition;
or until the Drum Corps can obtain other facilities.
Mr. Philip Guerette, the manager, ,and I will
be responsible for the supervision and maintenance
of the premises.
Thanking you for your consideration of this
request, I am
Sincerely Yours r `
Rev.Richard A.Driscoll
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SALEM, NASS.
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92p CONGRESS SESS0 9431 '
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JUNn D1,1971
Mr. SYMINGTON introduced the following-bill; which was referred to the Con-
Inittee on 'B ulkirlg and Currency
BILL
To amend title .I .of. the Housing flet of 1949 to permit a city
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,whose population falls to below fifty thousand to convert
Ay outstanding urban renewal projects from a two-thirds
to a three-fourths capital brant formula.
' 1 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
2 lives of the Untied States of America in Congress asseuabled,
3 That clause (i) of section 103 (a) (2) (B) of the Housing
4 Act of 1949 is amended to read as follows: " (i) a,muniei-
5 pality which; at the time the contract or contracts involved
6 are -entered into or at any time after such contract or con-
-. 7 tracts are entered into and prior to the time the final grant
8 payment has been made pursuant thereto, has a population of
97 fifty thousand or less according to the most recent decennial
10 census,"
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1 F13 'SFC. 2. The aaneiiquTpt-rnade.by the first section of this
AIM' shall apply to contracts entered into under title I of
3 the Housing AUof 1949 on or after the date of the enact-
4 rnent of this Act, and to any contract entered into under such
5 title before s>ieh date if the final giant hay�nent has not been
6 made pursuant thereto before such date.
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IN THE HOUSE bk REPRESENTATIVES
JOLY 7,1971
Dir. SYATTNGTON (for himself, Mr. CLAY, Mr. CEDERBERG, Mr. MADDEN, Mr.
MOLLOHAN, and Mr. IGHORD) introduced the following bill; which was
referred to the Committee .on Banking and Currency
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- ILL.
0 To amend title I of the Housing,Act of 1949 to permit a city
whose population fia11s'<to below fifty, thousand to convert
° any outstanding urhan,rene %'al projects from a two-thuds
to a three-fourths captial(grant formula.
1 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
2 tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
3 That clause (i) of section 103 (a) (2) (B) of the Housing
4 Act of 1949 is amended to read as follows: (i) a munici-
5 pality which, at the`time the contract or contracts_involved
6 are entered into of at any time after such contract or con-
7 tracts are entered into and prior to the time the final grant
8 payment has been made pursuant thereto, has a population of
9 fifty thousand or less according to the most recent decennial
10 census,".
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921 CONGRESS
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-permit a city whose population falls to be- O a =!N
low fifty thousand to convert any outstalid- N a-,4 o
m 2 y `; ing urban renewal projects from a two- H
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By.Mr. .SY\IINGTON. Mr. CLAY j Mr..CEDERBERG,
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Mr.MADDEN,Mr.MOLLOHAN,and Mr.ICHORD-
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September 2,`1971'
Mr. I. W. Colburn
135 South LaSalle St.
Chicago, Illinois '
Dear Mr. Colburn:
^-' - Would you please sign the enclosed agreement (original and , a ' «
copy) and return same to this-office for execution by the
Chairman of the Salem Redevelopment Authority.
Please note that the 'move and filling in of the area must
be completed by .September 30, 1971, as voted the Board of the
Salem Redevelopment Authority. "
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Sincerely yours,
John W. Barrett
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J TRIS AGREEMENT made this` 31st. day of. Au
gust,e1971, }
it between the. SALEM REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY,' herein cailed, the`
Authdrity of Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts and I. ,it:{QOLBURN,
i+ herein called Colburn, of Manchester, said County Of"
f Essex "
WHEREAS,, the Authority is the owner of, certain 'land u ,: k
with a building thereon, situated on 22 Liberty Street, Salem, " k+y
and xs
WHEREAS, Colburn 'a rees E
r.fi g o cause the removal 'cf `said` ' t
�! building from its present location to Manchester,' said County of y: `
Essex, !saving obtained necessary license*' for ssld •removal •from ,
proper authorities under the ordinances of the Cty' of S'alem,' .
and Town of.Manchester..
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of'orie dollav and
other good and valuable consideration, receipt of which is hereby 1
acknowledged by the Authority, the undersianed hereto,agree as
follows : )
1. The Authority agrees to `sell` and deliver -full
possession of said building. including all of the "fixtures therein +
by a good and sufficient bill of sale. e
2. Colburn agrees to remove said building and to
properly fill and grade the basement area thereon in accordance w
with the requirements of the ordinances of the City of Salem and
to hold the Authority free and harmless from any obligation and
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blame to the City of Salem for failure to do so.
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3. Colburn agrees to furnish to the 2uthority a Surety
It Company Bond in the sum of Twenty Thousand ($20,000.00) Dollars
conditioned to save harmless and indemnify the Salem Redevelopment
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Authority and the Town of Manchester from all damages which may ,
occur by such moving and to assure the Salem Redevelopment
Authority that the relocation of said building will conform to
the Building Codes of the Town of Manchester.
4 . Colburn further agrees that said removal of build- ,
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ing and proper filling and grading of said„area shall be completed
on or before September 30 , 1971, `time being of the essence.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the said parties have hereunto
set their hands and seals this day and year first above ,written
SALEM<REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY-,
BY ;
. W. COLBURN
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HISTORIC SALEM � //'' cc��
- Salem 4Ileritage obays
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_--_- SALEM CITY GOVERNMENT AND SALEM CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
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MASSACHUSETTS SALEM, MASS. 01970
August 13, 1971
Salem Redevelopment Authority
60 Washington Street
Salem, Massachusetts 01970
Gentlemen:
The Salem Heritage Days Committee respectfully request
permission to use the lot at the corner of Liberty and Essex
Streets, Salem to erect a reviewing stand for the Heritage
Days Parade on Sunday August 22, 1971.
The Salem Chamber of Commerce is covered in a Blanket
Policy in the amounts of 100500 thousand dollars and a
copy of evidence of insurance has already been furnished to
the Salem Redevelopment Authority.
Your consideration in this matter will be sincerely
appreciated.
Ve t ,
Arthur A. uneo, Cairman
Heritage Days Committee
AAC/jlc
HONORARY CHAIRMEN VICE CHAIRMAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE MRS.WM.RUSSELL BURNS J.ALEX MICHAUD
MAYOR SAMUEL E.ZOLL LEONARD A.BERKAL MRS.JOHN D.AXEARN TED COLE HENRY C.NICHOLS
JOSEPH M.AMBROSE GARDNER M.DAMON CHARLES R.SLAGER
COUNCIL PRESIDENT FINANCE CHAIRMAN JOHN W.BARRETT WILLIAM D.DEVITT JOHN W.SPLAINE
JOSEPH R.INGEMI,JR. PETER B.MEO JAMES H.SENNETT PAUL E.JOHNSON THOMASE.KEHOE THEODORE F.SIMON$
JAMES F.BRENNAN PHILIP LITMAN FRANK P.SWEENEY
CHAIRMAN TREASURER RICHARD E.SOISVERTGEORGE JAMES F.WHELTON
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ARTHUR A.CU NEO ROBERT F.CUM MIN GB -JOHN H.BURKE ROBERT F.MCGfl GRATH ATH FREDERICK R.WILSON
PHONE: 744-1412 W EST. 1933
alter A. Conway
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IMhpiLIIIY'l GENT
83 WASHINGTON STREET
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SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970
August 13, 1971
Salem Redevelopment Authority
60 Washington Street
Salem, Massachusetts
Attn: Mr. James Field,
Re: Salem Chamber of Commerce
Heritage Days events
Gentlemen:
Please be advised that the Liability policy, #06AL 123500 CC,
issued by the Aetna Casualty & Surety Company to the Salem Chamber
of Commerce, Salem, Massachusetts has been endorsed, naming the
Salem Redevelopment Authority as an additional insured and increasing,
the limits of liability to $100,000./$500,000. for the period of
August 13, 1971 to August 23, 1971. Coverage is afforded, but not
limited to, the Chevrolet Show and the reviewing stand at the corner
of Liberty and Essex Streets.
I believe this letter will satisfactorily fill your needs, but
should you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact
me. In the meantime, I remain
Sincerely yours,
MJC:ys Mich el J. 4oka
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cc: Mr. John Raybeid
Aetna C. & S.
Boston
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August 17# 1971
Mr. James H. Boulger
150 Washington Street
Salem, Massachusetts
Dear Mr.- Boulger:
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Enclosed is a copy of the letter sent to Mr. Dana after action
taken by the Salem Redevelopment Authority. 'Also attached is, a copy
of the reply from Mi. Dana. It seems to me it would be advisable
for the Desigu'Review Board to meet with Mr.. Dana so that we may
expedite the rehabilitation of his building as expeditiously as
possible.
Since .I'will be on vacation for the next two weeks, may I sug-
gest•that you as Chairman of the Design Review Board call such a
meeting and that you contact Mrs. Crowell of this office and she
will make the necessary arrangements with all parties.
*Sincerely yours,
John W. Barrett
JWB/ec
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HERITAGE PLAZA-EAST
SALEM
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REDEVELOPMENT JOHN W. BARRTOR
� EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
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'\\ AUTHORITY HAROLD J. C DIRECT N
SALEM'M ASSACHUSETTS 499T. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
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60 WASHINGTON STREET SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970 TELEPHONE 7/I-6900
FRANKLIN A. HEBARD
CHAIRMAN
FRANCIS H. M<GRATH
VICE-CHAIRMAN
CHANNING BACALL. JR.
TREASURER
MRS. IDA A. FURNARI August 17, 1971
FRANCIS J. GRAY
Mr, David Gordon
Heritage Realty
43 Main Street
Peabody, Mass.
Dear Mr. Gordon:
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Relative to our telephone conversation with respect to the
proposal for the rehabilitation of the Essex Street properties,
after serious consideration, I feel that in order to give the
Authority a better understanding of your proposal it might be
advisable to show how ,rear door delivery could be made to the
property that formerly housed the Lafavour and Edward's stores.
I am not suggesting any detailed rendering of the exterior
design of the building but rather how delivery could be accom-
plished.
r Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.
Sincerely yours,
a
John W. Barrett
1WB/ec
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FORm 668-A U. S. TREASURY DEPARTMENT — INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE
(REV. FEB. 1961)
DATE NOTICE OF LEV
08-11.71
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Salem Redevelopment Authotity
TO Washington Street
Salem, Massachusetts 01970
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ORIGINATING
4niUn(ulplq(tq�
ORIGINATING DISTRICT
_ B stop Massachusetts
You .are -hereby: notifiedthat there is now due, :owing and "unpaid to the United States of America from the taxpayer
whose name appears below the sum of 7t769,62
TAX FORM DATE OF UNPAID STATUTORY
NO. PERIOD ENDED ASSESSMENT ' IDENTIFYING NO. BALANCE OF ADDITIONS TOTAL
ASSESSMENT -
S 5 5
941 03-31-70 10-30-70 04.1569459 •0- 153.27 153.27
941 06-30-70 06-22-71 04-1569459 29311.41 16.59 29328.00
941 09-30-70 06-22-71 04.1569459 1,740.79 10.68 1,751.47
941 12-31-70 07-14-71 04-1569459 1,899).55 16.24 1,915.79
941 03-31-71 07-14-71 04-2569459 1,496.75 14.40 1,511.15
940 12-31-70 07-14-71 04-1569459 $84.91 1.03 95.94
TOTAL AMOUNT DUE 7,769.42
You.are further notified that demand has been made for the amount set forth herein upon-the taxpayer who has.neglected ,
or refused to pay, and that such amount is still due; owing, and unpaid from this taxpayer. Accordiggly,•you are further
• notified that all property, rights to property, moneys, credits, and bank deposits now in your-possession and belonging to this
taxpayer for. with respect to which you are obligated) and all sums of money or other obligations owing from you to this tax-
payer, or on which there is a lien provided under Chapter 64, Internal Revenue Code of 1954, are hereby levied upon and
seized for satisfaction of the aforesaid tax, together with all additions provided by law, and demand is hereby'made upon you
— for the amount necessary to satisfy the liability set forth herein, or for such lesser sum as you may be indebted to him, to be -
apas a payment on his t liability.' Checks or money orders should be made payable to ""Internal Revenue Service".
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SI TITLE ADDRESS (CITY AND STATE)
s P.OrBrien Revenue Officer Salem Massachusetfts
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that this lerywas served by
(Name and Address of Taxpayer) delivering ° ropy of this notice of levy to the
person named below.
A E
Macog Automotive Stores of Salem Inc. r E
214 Derby Street
Saled, Massachusetts 01970 DAT DTI E
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ANATYIRE OFR E E ICER
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PART 1 -TO BE RETURNED TO INTERNAL REVENUE ICE E°Rm 6
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COPY COPY COPY COPY COPY COPY COPY
Forrrl+►68 DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY—INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE For Optional Use By Recording Office
(RE.V. 1-70) NOTICE OF FEDERAL-TAX LIEN UNDER INTERNAL REVENUE LAWS
DISTRICT SERIAL NUMBER
Pursuant to the provisions of Sections 6321, 6322, and 6323 of the Internal Reve-
nue Code, notice is hereby given that there have been assessed under the Internal
Revenue laws of.the United States against the following-named taxpayer, taxes (includ. -
ing interest and penalties)which after demand for payment thereof remain unpaid,and
that by virtue of the above-mentioned statutes the amount of said taxes, together with
penalties, interest, and costs that may accrue in addition thereto, is a lien in favor of
the United States upon all property and rights to property belonging to said taxpayer.
NAME,OF TAXPAYER
Macos Automotive Stores of Salem Inc*
RESIDENCE
214 Derby Street
Salem# Massachusetts 01970
UNPAID BALANCE
KIND OF TAX TAX PERIOD ENDED ASSESSMENT DATE IDENTIFYING NUMBER OF ASSESSMENT
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
941 12-31-70 07-14-71 04-1569459 1r699.55
941 03-31-71 07-14-71 04-1569459 19496.75
940 12-31-70 07-14-71 04-1569459 94 91
received b 6�J
PLACE OF FILING
Clerk Of Courts
U.S. District Court TOTAL S 39491.211
Boston, Massachusetts
WITNESS myhand at, S'alems Massachusetts on this,
. .
the 2nd da ofAhgust 1971
Y
SIGNATUR TITLE
S ames P.OtBr an Revenue Officer
(N -Certificate of officer authorized by law to take acknowledgments is not essential to the validity of Notice of Federal Tax Lien G.C.M. .
26419, C.B. 1950-51, 125.)
PART 1—To be retained by recording office
' r:N0. EXCERPTS FROM INTERNAL REVENUE CODE poratim or partnership shall be deemed to be the place at
1 - -
SEC.-6321.-LIEN-FOR TAXES- -_---- -- abed, and ch the thecresidenceal uof a3ative xcayer e of who whose resedencess is lls
p
If any person liable to pay any tax neglects or refuses I without!the United States sM1ell'be deemed to be in the
• ' I rt e,U N I T.E�EI S T A T E S j a to;pay the same after demand,the amount (including any i District!of Columbia.' t i
interest, additional amount, addition to tax, or assessable r (3)Form.—Thelform and content of the notice refected i
penalty, together with any costs that may accrue in addi i to in subsection (a) shall be prescribed jhy the Secretary
•� s _ -- tion thereto) shall be a lien in favor of the United States - or his delegate. Such notice shall be valid notwlt"ni ing ns
es c. upon all property and rights to property, whether real or any,other provision of law regarding the form or content
personal, belonging to such person. �. a notice of lien. j
! 'VS.� - ','a (g�REFILING OF NOTICE.-For purpose of this Section,—
I tQ y SEC. 6322. PERIOD OF LIEN. f rdh) GENERAL;RULE Unless notice of hena is 're r'
- - 1 filed=in the manner prescn6edOn;paragraph(2) during the
Unless another date is specifically fixed by law, the -
x lien imposed by section 6321 shall arise at the time the i tequi[2d,refiling,peribd,such notice of lien,shall bedrepted G
assessment is made and shall continue until the liability + as filedi on the date on whc6 it is filed (in accordance
--� With%subsection f after the expiration of such refiling -'
fdr the amogdl so (orPajudgment
ed against me taax- 1 �)
4 ; payer arisen out of such liability)
n - i I uhenforceable b reason of lapse of time. �. :,�(2) PLACE FOR FILING—A notice of lien refiled 7
,r.I > yr ^• dhring the required refiling period shall bye effective;only.- .y
SEC. 6323. VALIDITY AND PRIORITY AGAINST j
I " „ ,,! I r+ ,(A) if suclr'notice of rJlen. is refdede in the' dffice ?
_9.I f r CERTAIN PERSONS. j a m�,wmch the poor notice'of,lien was filed and - ..
tt 'j I �� • (a) PURCHASERS, HOLDERS OF SECURITY INTERESTS, rt _i(B) in any date in which, 90 days'or more prior to
MECHANIC'S ,LIENORS,_AND JUDGMENT LIEN CRED- n the date of at refiling of notice of i lien' under sub '
a _ ITORS.—The lien imposed by section 6321 shall not be pziagraph (A)tithe Secretary;or his delegate receivedval
x� ca mecd as hanic's
lenor,nst yoru judgmentliencreditor of a until writtensnotce j ulatidns issue by the Secretarn the y or er his scribed in'del gate)"reg
> -I y b7en filed bh theetSecretarq aoreMsadele atesection(Q has of such lien is slsd tiled itaxpayer's
accordance wtlth subsection NOTICE OF TAX HIEN ' p y notice
Y 9 g n'(f)
r a,(b) PROTECTION FOR CERTAIN INTERESTS EVEN I in the State in which such residence is located
HOUGH NOTICE FILED.—Even though notice of a lien (3) REQUIRED; REFILING PERIOD.' the case of
„� '? ;y 'rr� ilfiposed by sCtion 6321 has been filed, such lien shall ,any notice of lien„the term ,required refiling period"
ej not he valid—*-: ! means—, !
(Q PLACE FOR
:FILING NOTICE: FORM.— j (A) the oneyear period ending 30 days after the
- `-% -(1) Placa'for,Fill rig.—The'notice"referred'to'iwsub=-"'"' --'expiration of 6 years after the date of the assessment
section (a) shall be filed— of th'e tax, and -
.,' (A) Under State Laws.— (B) the one year period ending with the eijpiration
(i) Real Property.—In the case of real property, in f of 6jyears afterlthe close of the preceding required
' ane office ithin the State (or the county, or other ; refiling period for;such nohce.of lien.- C
Filed this d0 O} . governmen al subdivision), as designated by the (i) (3) DISCLOSURE OF AMOUNT OF OUTSTANDING
y laws of such State, in which the property subject to ! LIEN.—ff a notice of lien has been filed 1pursuant`fe!sub
n the lien is•situated; and f section�(f), the Secretary or his jdelegate, is authorized to
-t ' <, (ii) Per anal Property.—In the case of personal l provide by regulations the extent to which and tde;con-
19—,at m: t r ..� property, Nether tangible or intangible, in one of ditions under which,information:as to the amountiof Slie
>,. f ,.y D, PertY� H g
r i face within the State(or the county,or other govern outstanding obligation secured by the lien may be'dis
! ,? > mental su division), as designated by the laws of i closed. j C I
l ;
— such State, in which the property subject to the lien j `: '"
tt+ w rJ is situated or SEC. 6325.. RELEASE OF LIEN OR DISCHARGE
n, i' `y' (B)With C erk Of District Court.—In the office of the OF PROPERTY.
Clerk (Dr Registrar). clerk of the Lnited States district court for the judicial (a) RELEASE OF LIEN.-Subject to such regulations as
district in wl ich the property subjectto the lien is the Secretary or his delegate may prescribe, the Secretary
t situated,w ever the State has not by law designated or his delegate may issue a certificate of-release of any
one office wl ch meets the requirements of subpara ` •j lien imposed with respect to any internal revenue tax'if—
graph (A); or E _ (1) Liability Satisfied or Unenforceable.—The Sec_,
FORM 668 (REV. 1-70) (C)With R carder Of Deeds Of The District of Colum retary of his delegate finds that the liability for the amount,
" - E- +
hia.—In the o ice of the Recorder of Deeds of the Dis L.c assessed, together with all interest in respect thereof;has
r - trict of Colum 3ia, if the property subject to the lien is been fully satisfied:ar has become legally unenforceable;
• i situated'in the District of Columbia. or J I I !
j - (2) Situs Of Property Subject To Lien.—Far purposes ; (2) Bond Accepted.—There•is furnished to the Sec
-tof paragraph(1),property shall be deemed to be situated j.. retary or his delegate and accepted by him a bond that ist.
(A)Real Property.—In the case of real property,at its ( conditioned upon the payment of the amount assessed,to
1
1«;;physical location; or gelher with all interest in respect thereof;within the time
r � ? (B) Personal Property.—In the case of personal prop prescribed by law (including any:extension of such time),:
4rty,whether tangibleor.intangi6and that is in accordance with such requirements relating
-the taxpayer at the time the notice of lien is filed. to terms, conditions; and form of the band and sureties.
For purposes of paragraph (2)(B), the residence of a car thereon;as may be 'specified by such regulations. ;.
Copy COPY copy copy copy o copy copy
Form=i68 DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY—INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE For Optional Use By Recording Office
,(REV. 1-70) NOTICE OF FEDERAL TAX LIEN UNDER INTERNAL REVENUE LAWS
DISTRICT SERIAL NUMBER
Bostoa Massachusetts 1 25-1..2-4272
Pursuant to the provisions of Sections 6321, 6322, and 6323 of the Internal Reve,
nue Code, notice is hereby given that there have been assessed under the Internal
Revenue laws of the United States against the following-named taxpayer, taxes(includ-
ing
including interest and penalties)which after demand for payment thereof remain unpaid,and
that by virtue of the above-mentioned statutes the amount of said taxes, together with
penalties, interest, and costs that may accrue in addition thereto, is a lien in favor of -
the United States upon all property and rights to property belonging to said taxpayer.
NAME OF TAXPAYER
Macos Automotive.Stores Of Salem,Inc
RESIDENCE
214 llerby Street,
Sale1A, Massachusetts 01970
UNPAID BALANCE
KIND OF TAX TAX PERIOD ENDED ASSESSMENT.DATE IDENTIFYING NUMBER OF ASSESSMENT
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
941 03-31-70 10-30-70 04-1569459 225.16
941 06-30-70 06-22-70 04-1569459 29311.41
941 09-30-70 06-22-70 04-1569459 19740.79
Received! by, u?
PLACE OF FILING
Clerk Of Courts;
N.S. District Court TOTAL 3 49277.316
Boston, Massachusetts
WITNESS my hand at Salem, Massachusetts on this,
the 29 day g a 1971
SIGN ATURE TITLE
a P.OrBrien uevenue Officer
411Certificate of officer authorized by law to take acknowledgments is notressential to the validity of Notice of Federal Tax Lien G.C.M.
149, C.B. 1950-51, 125.)
PART 1—To be retained by recording office
'N0. - EXCERPTS FROM INTERNAL REVENUE CODE j - poration+or partnership shall be deemed to be the place-,at
which the principal executive office of the business is 10
SEDC. 6321.LIEN FOR-TAXES - ---(---- g ._y - ' cated, and the residence of a taxpayer whose residence-is
+ without the United States shall be deemed to be id the -
�, .v t If any person liable to pay any tax neglects or refuses
! ' { to ay the same after demand,the amount (including an District pf Columbia: d r '-Y`-,
a . :UNITED STATES z ,,"
interest, additional amount, addition to tax, or assessable (3)Form.-The form and content�of the notice rfferred
- —penalty, together with any costs that may accrue in addi- ! to in subsection (a)lshall be prescribed:by the Secretary
tion thereto)shall be a lien in favor of the United States i or his delegate.Such notice shall be valid notwithstanding
upon all property and rights to property, whether real or ! any other provision of law regarding the form or cooent of -
nl - personal, belonging to such person. ! rr a,notice of lien. r ,
�� .- V S (g).REFILING OF NOTICE Fod purpose of this section-
xy SEC. 6322. PERIOD OF LIEN. „(1) GENERAL iRULE-Unless notice of lien_-is ie
Unless another date is specifically fined by law, the I fd`ed m the manner prescribed in paragraph (2)doing!fie
❑ a olien at required refiling period,such notice of lien shallbe treated ..:
rw assessment imposed
sbmade andshallscontinoeeuntilttbat liability _i as filed!on the date on which it Is filed"(in acct dance s
paYehearisingnout of lisbildy)as satisfied lartbecomaes "# t+ •r r + p ilirig
i wdhtr subsection (fj)';after the ex iratlon',of such lel
Tr > > oarmd ' c,
unenforceable by reason of lapse of time. '(2) PLRCE FOR FILING.-A notice of Len refileds
�nng.the regmre$I refiling period shall be effective only-
_ t n c: C'5 1D SEC. 6323. VALIDITY AND PRIORITY AGAINST f n „((A) if such notice of 'lien is refiled m>>the office
CERTAIN PERSONS. t umcwh ich the prior notice of'lien was filed ;sof
+ ° ? (a) PURCHASERS, HOLDERS OF SECURITY INTERESTS, t j6) in any case in which, 90 days_or more priorto
MECHANIC'S LIENORS, AND JUDGMENT LIEN CRED” t"'thet date of ;refiling of notice bf lien under 'sub °
n ITORS.-The lien imposed by section 6321 shall not he xnpara&raph (A)';the Secretary jor his delegate received �.
valid as against any purchaser, holder of a security interest, j written mformatio;n (in the manner prescribed in:reg"
NOTICE OF TAX LIEN oq �smechanic's lienor, or judgment lien creditor until notice ulations issued-by the Secretary or his delegate) cdn"
c thereof which meets the requirements of subsection(p has canning a change in the taxpayer's residence if a notice
A been filed by!the Secretary or his delegate. r of such lien is also filed in accordance with subsection(f)
(b) PROTECTION FOR CERTAIN INTERESTS EVEN + in the State in which such residence is located. i
pTHOUGH NOTICE FILED.-Even though notice of a lien I - (3) REQUIRED, REFILING PERIOD.-In the case of
+ - imposed by-,)section 6321 has been filed, such lien shall any notice of Iien,Ithe term required refiling period"
( not be valid= 4 means- t
(f) PLACE FbR FILING NOTICE: FORM.- (A) the one year period eliding 30 days afters the
t_. .-.._..-..
,. •T - (])'Place-For-Filing Tdesub:--
--I sub+" -(' "' "'expirption of 6 years after the date of the assessment
section (a)s'hall'be filed- - + "•°` of the tax, and
{ rWa (R) Under State Laws.- (B) the one year period ending with the expiration
i (i)-R'al Property.-In the case of real property, in of 6;years after the close of the preceding required
one affi a within the State (or the county, or other refiling period for'such nohcel of liens .
0}
governmental subdivision), as designated by the (i) (S) DISCLOSURE OF AMOUNT OF OUTSTANDING
Filed this day laws of such State in which the property subject to i LIEN.-If a notice of lien has been filed:pursuant to;sub-
), the lien is situated; and t section�(f), the Secretary or ho:delegate;is authorized,,'to
- , 19—x a} Ia'= �; . (ii) Personal Property.-In the case of personal I provide rby regulations the extent to which, and the,con�
proper! whether tangible or intangible, in one of + ditions under which; informatiori to the amount-of the
fice will in the State (or the county, or other govern ! outstanding obligation secured by the lien may,be'dis-
c"; F> mental nubdil as designated by the laws of j closed. i
rQ
such St te, in which the property sublett to the lien f SEC. 6325. RELEASE OF LIEN OR DISCHARGE
is situa ed; or
(B)Wit Clerk Of District Court.-In the office of the OF PROPERTY.
clerk of t4 United States district court for the judicial (a) RELEASE OF LIEN.-Subject to such regulations as
Clerk (or Registrar). district in which the property subject to the lien is the Secretary or his delegate may prescribe, the Secretary
t situated,v henever the State has not by law designated or his delegate may issue a certificate of release of any
'
one office which meets the requirements of subpara ,lien imposed with;respect to any internal,revenue taxif-
graph (A); or (1) Liability`Satisfied or Unentorcepble.-The Sec .
FORM 668 (REV. 1'-70) - -- (C)Witt Recorder Of Deeds Of The District of Colum i,_t retary or.his delegate finds that the liability for the amount:'
u - bia.-In th office of the Recorder of Deeds of the Dis � ; assessed, together'with all interest in respect thereof,'.has
)' ' ' trict of Co umbra, if the property subject to the lien is -. been fully satisfied'or has become legally*unenforceable;
,_ `t situated inthe District of Columbia. ! or. s ,: i '.
(2)Situs Of Property Subject To Lien.-For purposes i�; (2j Bond Accepted.-There,is furnished to the Sec'
70f paragraph(1),property shall be deemed to be situated ;`; F ary or his delegate and accepted by him a bond that is:;.
-, - cit ^.. (A)Real Property.-In the case of real property,at its conditioned upon the payment of the amount assessed,to
physical location; or gelher with all interest in respect thereof, within the time
(B) Personal Property.-In the case of personal prop przscribed by law (including any extension of such time),'.
,'' - - e G- -erty,-whether"tangible-or intangible, at theresidenCe'rof.-"I and that is in accordance with such requirements relating-
q the taxpayer at the time the notice of lien is filed. to terms, conditions; and form of the bond and sureties: -
O ' For purposes of paragraph (2)(8), the residence of a car thereon,as may be specified by such regulations
j
ronin 668-A U. S. TREASURY DEPARTMENT — INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE
laly. FEa_196>l
-DATE _ - NOTICE OF LEV
08-1171
II n
--
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Salem Redevelopment Authotity
TO Washington Street
Salem, bassachusetts 01970
1 ORIGINATING DISTRICT
�assachuseta;.----
�i' You are hereby notified that there is now due, owing and unpaid to the United Slates of America from the taxpayer
whose name appears below the sum of $ 7 769062
TAX FORM I DATE OF IDENTIFYING NO. UNPAID STATUTORY LANCE OF TOTAL
NO. TI PERIOD ENDED I ASSESSMENT ASSESSMENT ADDITIONS
If
941 103-31-70 10-30-70 04-1569459 -0.. 153.27 153.27
" 941 06-30-70 06-22-71 04-1569459 2,311.41 16.59 2s328.00
941 09.30-70 06-22-71 04-1569459 1,740.79 10.68 lt751.47
941 12-31-70 07-14-71 04-1569459 lt89%55 16.24 10915.79
941 03-31-71 07-14-71 04-2569459 19496.75 14.40 10511.15
940 I, 12-31-70 I 07-14-71 04-1569459 884.91 1.03 95.94
TOTAL AMOUNT DUE
You are iurther notified that demand has been made for the amount set forth herein upon the taxpayer who has neglected
�.' or refused to pay, and that such amount is still due, owing, and unpaid from this taxpayer. Accordiqgly, you are further
notified that oll property, rights to property, moneys, credits, and bank deposits now in your possession and belonging to this
taxpayer (or with respect to which you are obligated) andailsums of money or other obligations owing from you to this tax-
payer, or on which there is alien provided under Chapter 64, Internal Revenue Code of 1954, are hereby levied upon and
seized for satisfaction of the aforesaid tax, together with all additions provided by low, and demand is hereby made upon you
for the amount necessary to satisfy the liability set forth herein, or for such lesser sum as you may be indebted to him, to be
Yf ap le as n payment on his I liability. Checks or money orders should be made payable to "Internal Revenue Service".
_C
s
TITLE ADDRESS (CATV AND STATE
ITY
_.IRevenue Officer I_- Sale®��assach gets -_
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify ,hal this levy wa, served by
A jNarne and Address of Taxpayer) delivering a copy of this notice or levy to the
q person named below.
--- A E
� -
Macog Automotive Stores of Salem Inc. - IT E - ;- -- - ---- -
214 Derby Street
Salad, Rassachusetts 01970 DAT
/. /A/. 0TI E J
1 L_ NAT E CF R E F. ICfR
'' PART 1 -- TO BE RETURNED TO INTERNAL REVENUE "r, ` `^
COPY COPY COPY COPY COPY COPY COPY
Fonnib68 DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY—INTERNAL RF:ENUE SERVICE For Optional Use By Re rd,ng OIBae
(REV. Lao) NOTICE OF FEDERAL TAX LIEN UNDER INTERNAL REVENUE LAWS
DISTRICT. SERIAL NUMBER
25.L-2,4323
Pursuant to the provisions of Sections 6321, 6322, and 6323 of the Internal Reve-
nue Code, notice is hereby given that there have been assessed under the Internal
Revenue laws of the United States against the following-named taxpayer, taxes (includ-
ing interest and penalties)which after demand for payment thereof remain unpaid.and
that by virtue of the above-mentioned statutes the amount of said taxes, together with
penalties, interest, and costs that may accrue in addition thereto, is a lien in favor of
the United States upon all property and rights to property belonging to said taxpayer.
NAME OF TAXPAYER
Macos Automotive Stores Of Salem Ince
RESIDENCE
214 Derby Street
Salem, Massachusetts 01970
UNPAID BALANCE
KIND OF TAX TAX PERIOD ENDED ASSESSMENT DATE IDENTIFYING NUMBER OF ASSESSMENT
(o) (b) Ic) (d) (e)
941 12-31-70 07-14-71 04-1569459 1,699.55
941 03-31-71 07-14-71 04-1569459 19496.75
i
940 12-31-70 07-14-71 04-1569459 94.91
n
received Is n c ^ r --
7
i
i
PLACE OF FILING
I Cleric Of Courts
U.S. District Court TOTAL S 3,491.21
Boston, Massachusetts
I " Salem, Massachusetts
WITNESS my hand at on this,
1
}
the 2nd day of ' 19
1971
1 SIGNATURE TITLE
S aures P.OtErian Revenue Officer
(N64: Certificate of officer authorized by law to take acknowledgments is not essential to the validity of Notice of Federal Tax Lien G.C.M.
26419, C.B. 1950-51, 125.)
PART 1—To be retained by recording office
Cmz COPY copy copy COPY copyCOPY COPY
farm 668 DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY—INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE for Opfional Us. By Recor6ng Office )
(REV. 1-70) NOTICE OF FEDERAL TAX LIEN UNDER INTERNAL REVENUE LAWS
DISTRICT SERIAL NUMBER
Boston Massachusetts 25-1-2-4272
Pursuant to the provisions of Sections 6321, 6322, and 6323 of the Internal Reve-
nue Code, notice is hereby given that there have been assessed under the Internal
Revenue lows of the United States against the following-named taxpayer, taxes (includ-
ing interest and penalties)which after demand for payment thereof remain unpaid,and
that by virtue of the above-mentioned statutes the amount of said taxes, together with
penalties, interest, and costs that may accrue in addition thereto, is a lien in favor of
the United States upon all property and rights to property belonging to said taxpayer.
NAME OF TAXPAYER
Macos Automotive Stores Of Salem,2nc
RESIDENCE
214 Lerby Street
Salamis Massachusetts 01970
UNPAID BALANCE
KIND OF TAX TAX PERIOD ENDED ASSESSMENT DATE IDENTIFYING NUMBER OF ASSESSMENT
(a) . (b) (c) (d) (e)
941 03-31-76 10-30-70 04-1569459 225.16
941 06-30-70 06-22-70 04-1569459 2,311.41
941 09-30-70 06-22-70 04-1569459 1,740.79
Receiveda- z +
i
PLACE OF FILING
t Clerk Of Courts, TOTAL $1d.S, District Court 4,277.36
.I Boston, Massachusetts
I
I
WITNESS my hand at Salem, Massachusetts on this,
the 29 day �t�e 1971
i
SIGNURE _ TITLE
!, z
ttt
as P.OrBrien �xavenue Officer
: Certificate of officer authorized by law to take acknowledgments is not essential to the validity of Notice of Federal Tax Lien G.C.M.
2019, C.B. 1950-51, 125.)
PART 1—To be retained by recording office
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JFR;
HERITAGE PLAZA-EA^r -4.4,9r"..90
ALEM
EDEVELOPMENTJDNN W. BARRETT
26 Ai3Ed EECCOTIVE DIRECTOR
UTHORITY HAROLD J. CORCORAN
AALEM•MASSACHUSEISOT. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR-
7r
60 WASHINGTON STREET • SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970 TELEPHONE 7/1-6900
'p FRANKLIN A. HEBARD
J CHAIRMAN
FRANCIS H. McGRATH
VICE-CHAIRMAN
CHANNING BACALL. JR.
TREASURER
MRS. IDA A. FURNARI August .� 1971
FRANCIS J. GRAY g
1
Mr. Robert J. Rouleau
Walsh Construction Co., Inc.
119 Webb Street
Salem, Massachusetts
Dear Mr. Rouleaut
At a meeting of the Salem Redevelopment Authority held Monday,
August 2, 1971, the Board voted to give right-of-way to your firm
7 on parcel M-1, the location for the Central Fire Headquarters for
1 the City of Salem.
Subject to assurance that your firm shall assume all risks of
and shall save harmless, defend and indemnify the Authority against
k all actions, claims, demands, liabilities and damages, which may
in any manner be imposed on or incurred by the Authority as a con-
sequence of, or arising out of, any act, default or omission of the
' part of your firm, employees, agents or officers in connection with
the condition or use by your firm of the licensed premises, an
agreement shall be executed by the Salem Redevelopment Authority.
"9 Said agreement has been drawn up by the Counsel for the Authority.
Sincerely yours,
{ John W. Barrett
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RECREATION DEPARTMENT
City of Salem, Massachusetts
174 Bridge Street - 744-0733
Henry D. Cunningham, Superintendent
August 2 , 1971
Salem Redevelopment Authority
60 Washington Street
Salem, Massachusetts
Gentlemen:
The Salem Recreation Department wishes to use your
facility, the former Woolworth store at 192 Essex St. , on
August 24 , 25, and 26 , 1971 for the purpose of holding the
annual playground Arts & Crafts Exhibit.
On August 24 the exhibit would be set up and made ready
for showing to the general public on the 25th and 26th. At
all times complete supervision will be in effect. The exhibit
will be open from 10 A.M. to 5 P.M. on these days .
The Auger Insurance Co. of Salem, through Mr. Albert
Ledoux, will provide the necessary insurance to cover any
damage or liability which might occur.
Thank you for your assistance in this matter, I remain,
Sincerel ,
eHenr� D. Cunninnn gh
Superintendent
Recreation Department
HDC/b
A(
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/Cecreation Commission
w r'-
". LAWRENCE McINTIRE, Chairmen
ROBERT NICOL MRS. H. S. LADUKE
WILLIAM CULLEN ALBERT I LEDOUX
August 3, 1971 >
Mr. Henry D. Cunningham, Superintendent
Recreation Department
174 Bridge Street
Salem, Mass. 01970 ;
Dear Mr. Cunningham:• `
. 5
At a meeting of the Board of the. Salem Redevelopment Authority
August 2, 1971 your request for temporary use of the store at 192
Essex Streett presently owned by the Salem Redevelopment Authority,
was presented to the Board for consideration.
After discussion of the request made it was voted, subject to
the City of Salem Recreation Department providing the Salem Redevel-
'opment Authority with.a copy of a liability insurance policy prior
to August 24 in the amount of $100,000 for a single accident and
$500;000 for multiple, permission shall be granted for the temporary
use by the Salem Recreation Department for the period August 24,
25 and 26, 1971 for an Arts and Crafts Exhibit.
Sincerely yours,
James A. Field
Property Manager
JAF/ec
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HISTORIC SALEM // u
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® SPONSORED JOINTLY BY
SALEM CITY GOVERNMENT AND SALEM CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
1626
IS WASHINGTON SQUARE
MASSACHUSETTS SALEM, MASS. 01970
July 26, 1971
Salem Redevelopment Authority
60 Washington Street
Salem, Mass. 01970
Gentlemen:
The Salem Heritage Days Committee respect fully request
permission to use the lot at the corner of Essex and
St. Peter Street, Salem, to exhibit "Chevy Show" from
August 13 through August 23, 1971.
Evidence of the proper insubance coverage is being sent direct
to you by our insurance carrier.
Your consideration in this matter will be sincerley appreciated.
Very Truly Yours,
Arthur A, uneo, Chairman
Heritage Days Committee
HONORARY CHAIRMEN VICE CHAIRMAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE MRS.WM.RUSSELL BURNS J.ALEX MICHAUD
MAYOR SAMUEL E.ZOLL LEONARD A.BERKAL MRS.JOHN D.AHEARN TED COLE HENRY C.NICHOLS
JOSEPH M.AMBROSE GARDNER M.DAMON CHARLES R.SLAGER
COUNCIL PRESIDENT FINANCE CHAIRMAN JOHN W.GARRETT WILLIAM O.DEVITT JOHN W.6PLAINE
JOSEPH R.INGEMI.JR. PAUL E.JOHNSON
PETER B.MEO JAMES X.BENNETT THOMAS E.KEHOE THEODORE F.SIMONS
CHAIRMAN TREASURER JAMES F.BRENNAN PHILIP LITMAN' FRANK P.SWEENEY
J RICHARD E.SOISVERT GEORGE W.MARQUIS JAMES F.WHELTON
ARTHUR A.CUNEO ROBERT F.CUMMINGS JOHN H.BURKE ROBERT F.MCGRATH - FREDERICK R.WILSON
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August 3, 1971
Mr. Arthur Cuueo, Chairman
'Salem Heritage Days Committee
Salem Chamber of Commerce
18 Washington Square
Salem, Mass. 01970
Deaf Mr. Cuneo:
At a meeting of the Board of the Salem Redevelopment Authority,
August 2, 1971 your request for• temporaty use of the property
located at the corner of St. Peter and Essex Streets, presently
owned by the Salem Redevelopment Authority, was presented to the
Board for consideration.
After discussion of the request made it was voted, subject
to the Salem Chamber of Commerce providing the Salem Redevelopment
•.Authority with a copy of a liability insurance policy prior to
August 13 in the amount of $100,.000 for a single accident and
$500,000 for multiple, permission shall be granted for temporary
use by the Heritage Days Committee to exhibit a "Chevy Show"
on said property from August 13 through August 23, 1974
Sincerely yours,
James A. Field
Property Manager
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Mr. Robert J. Rouleau
Walsh Construction Co., Inc.
'119 Webb Street
Salem, Massachusetts
Dear Mr. Rouleau:
At a meeting of the Salem Redevelopment Authority held Monday,
August 21 197l. -the Board voted, to give right-of-entry to your firm
on parcel M-1, the location for the Central Fire Headquarters for the
City of. Salem.
Subject to assurance that your firm shall assume-all ,risks of
and shall save harmless, defend and indemnify the Authority against
all actions, claimsf demands, liabilities and damages, which may '
in any manner be imposed on or incurred by the Authority as a con-
sequence of.-or arising'out 'of,. any'act, default or omission of the
part of your firm, employees, agents or officers in connection with
the condition or use by your firm of the licensed premises, an
a agreement shall be executed by the Salem Redevelopment Authority. ''
Said agreement has been drawn up by the Counsel for the Authority.
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Sincerely yours,:
John' W..,Barrett
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REDEVELOPMENTEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
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60 WASHINGTON STRIFE T.- SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970 TELEPHONE 1446900
FRANKLIN A. HEBARO
CHAIRMAN
FELIX A. KULIK
VICE.CHAIRMAN
CHANNING BACALL: JR.
TREASURER October 269 1970 t
FRANCIS H. MCGRATH
ASSISTANT TREASURER '
FRANCIS J. GRAY - R
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Miss Susan Phelps
3 Salt Wall Lane
Salem, Massachusetts
Dear Miss Phelps:
he offce ofZoll that
We have been advised by for andiconfirmedoby the COuncilu'as
have been appointed by the May
a non-voting member of the Salem Redevelopment Authority for a
term of one year.
We are glad that you have accepted such an appointment and
f hope that you will be able to attend the meetings Of the Auth-
ority which are held on the first and third Wednesday of each
month at 4:30 P.M. All meetings are held at the office of the
Redevelopment Authority at 60 Washington Street. We shall send
as a reminder so that you may plan
you a notice of each meeting
to be present.
Might I suggest that prior to the meeting.of November 49
you
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you contact the office of the Authority and arrange,an appointment
with the undersigned so that you may be briefed on the renewal
process and our progress to date.
Sincerely yours,
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JOHN BROWN ASSOCIATES
COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
ANNOUNCEMENT
John Brown Associates announces the initiation of
an association with the firm of Childs Bertman
Tseckares Associates .(CBT) for the purpose of offer-
ing to our clients a wider range of environmental
design services . This association broadens our
capability in physical design projects requiring
special skills in urban design, land planning and
landscape architecture. We have worked with CBT
on a number of projects already and have been very
pleased with the results .
John Brown Associates will continue to provide in-
dependent services in comprehensive planning, urban
renewal and community development but will also have
the benefit of counsel from CBT on these projects ,
when appropriate.
The enclosed brochure briefly describes the associa-
tion, services , types of clients we expect to serve
and a brief description of the principals of each firm._
August, 1971
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31 STATE STREET, BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS 02109 TELEPHONE (617) 742-1930
July 30, 1971
Mr. Ted Cole
Ted Cole's Music Shop
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170 Essex Street
Salem, Massachusetts
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Dear"Mr. Cole:
This letter will confirm the conversation held recently
relative to the period of time that you could utilize, the old
Lafavour/Edward's facility..
At this time it is impossible to estimate a period of time
for your use and for said reason I would recommend to you "ry
strongly that you should be very judicious in the expenditure
of personal or business funds on the improvement in the building
since the relocation is of a temporary nature. 3
As indicated to you in conversation* there are too many
factors that are involved to be held to a specific time on the
use of the 'facility.
Sincerely yours,
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RECYCLE
July 2, 1971
Mr. John W. Barrett, Director b �V?
Salem Redevelopment Authority U`
32 Derby Square
Salem, Mass.0197 �
Dear Mr. Barrett:
On May 19 of this year, Recycle sent your office material �
our systems of reclamation and recycling of municipal solconcesniid wastes.
In the cover letter, we asked that you review our proposal and either Q
send us an official endorsement or your reservations and reactions,
Since that time, we have received a number of endorsements and have
made considerable progress towards achieving our goals. In all that
we have learned, it is abundantly clear that reclamation and recyclingrJ
is becoming increasingly desirable and increasingly feasible, and that010
government agencies, industry and especially the citizenry is recog- �k
nizing that this method of solid waste management must be our ultimate
objective.
Waste, Commissioner King of the State DFS made it clear
In the Newburyport meeting of the Essex County Committee for Solid
individual communities took the initiative to solve theithat unless r solid waste
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problem, the state would soon impose methods ("sanitary" landfill and
incineration), regions and costs upon these communities. I think the
consternation manifest by those present is indicative of the feeling wfl1''
helplessness associated with this area, ,iG/w_ lllp��l' "
Please understand - there is an alternative that is ecoomically and
ecologically feasible. We have finally succeeded in convincing the 45171�
Regional Administrator of the Rnviromenmental Projection Agency -
Bureau of Solid Waste of the advantages of our system and he informs
us that Rutland, Versont is now practicing a similar operation with
great success. He also stated that endorsements would be helpful in
getting funded the demonstration grant we have before his Agency,
Therefore, I strongly urge you consider our proposal and endorse it -
it could represent considerable savings in an area which is third only
to Education and Welfare in municipal budgets. If you do not have our
material, please contact us and we will get it to you.
I look forward to your response and remain,
s tfully yours,
P 9 lbarger - r ctor, Recycle, Inc.
1V. NORT SHORE C.A.P. . 236 REAR CABOT ST. 9 BEVERLY, MASS. o191S o 617-922-5800
HERITAGE PLAZA-EAST
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REDEVELOPMENT JOHN W. BARRETT
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
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AUTHORITY EXECUTIVEDIRECT HAROLD J. C N
SALEM+MASSACHUSE TTS ASST. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
60 WASHINGTON STREET SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970 TELEPHONE 744-6900
FRANKLIN A. HEBARD
CHAIRMAN
FRANCISH. McGRATH
V ICE-CHAIRMAN
CHANNING BACALL. JR.
TREASURER
MRS. IDA A. FURNARI July 23, 1971
FRANCIS J. GRAY
TO: MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF THE SALEM REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
FROM: JOHN W. BARRETT
Just a reminder that the meeting with representatives from the
office of the Small Business Administration and local businessmen
will be held at the Old Town Hall in Derby Square at 10:00 A.M.
on Tuesday July 27, 1971.
Should any member of the Board wish to attend this meeting
they will be most welcome.
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Mr. Richard Gardiner
Richard Gardiner Associates :
1750 Cambridge Street
Cambridge, Mass: 02138
Dear Mr. Gardiner:
Enclosed you will find material requested during our telephone
conversation Tuesday, July 20. The copy of the Comprehensive Plan,
which I'am sending to you on loan, is the only copy I? have and is
for office use only. I would appreciate your returning it to this
office as soon as possible. The other material, the text of the, .
Plan and the Illustrative Site Plan and Disposition Maps, may be
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kept for your personal use.
-After you have reviewed the enclosed material and you desire
to come to Salem to discuss the project, may I suggest that you call
this office at your earliest convenience to make arrangements for
an appointment and a tour of the project area.
If you have any questions, please feel free to call me and I
will be most pleased to render any assistance I can.
Sincerely yours,
John W. Barrett
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PETER HAJIAN ASSOCIATES , INC .
ARCH ITECTU RE P L A N N I N G • E N G I N E E R t N G
83 NEWBURY ST. BOSTON, MASS. 02116 TEL. 536.4520
140 GOVERNOR ST. PROVIDENCE. R. 1.02906 TEL. 942-2962
TRANSMITTAL RECORD
Mr. Lester Dana.
TO MYER DANA & SONS
Three Center Plaza
Boston, Mass. 02108
PROJECT DERBY SQUARE BLDG. DATE June 28. 1971
Essex Street
Salem, Mass .
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WE ARE SENDING YOU HEREWITH: FOR APPROVAL ❑
FOR CORRECTION ❑
FOR YOUR USE
NO. OF COPIES DESCRIPTION
Ten (10) copies of revised plans dated June 22, 1971 incorporating
the revisiona and comments of Mr. Robert J. Kerr on the aiaove-
noted project.
REMARKS:
BY Peter Ha,jia.n
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ADLER - SCM TYPEWRITERS FACIT ADDING MACHINES,
ALL MAKES OF TYPEWRITERS CALCULATORS
SALES-SERVICE-RENTALS
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TMACHINES
OFFICE
/ 284 ESSEX STREET
SALEM, MASS. 01970
'611, 144-1110
Gentlemen:
IV For future reference we are enclosing information on our maintenance
I contracts for office machines.
Our contracts cover two cleaning/inspections per year, all service calls,
all labor and all parts excluding motors and platens.
The prices below are per machine, per year.
Typewriter, Electric Standard $40. 00
Typewriter, Electric Compact 32. 50
Typewriter, Manual 18. 00
Adding Machine, Electric Compact 24. 50
Adding Machine, Standard 32. 50
*Multiplier 37. 50
*Calculator 50. 00
*Additional charge for dual register or memory device $5. 00.
Machines may be grouped together to obtain quantity discounts. 5 to 25
machines 5% off above prices, 25 and above 10% off.
If contracts are not wanted, our service call rate is $12. 50 per hour,
$12.50 minimum, plus parts.
We hope we may be of service to you,
Sincerely,
GENERAL OFFICE EQUIPMENT CO. , INC.
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I.W. COLDURN AND ASSOCIATES, INC., ARCHITECTS, 136 SOUTH LA SALLE STREET. CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60603, 263-2717
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August 13, 1970
Mr. John Barrett
Director of Salem Redevelopment Authority
70 Washington.Street
Salem, Massachusetts
Dear Mr. Barrett:
I would like to purchase the house at 22 Front on Liberty Street, Salem,
Massachusetts, for the purpose of moving this house to Manchester,
Massachusetts where I have property on the water.
I believe this is quite an extraordinary house architecturally and would be
very compatible to the environment to which it would be placed. I will
conform to al I rules of the redevelopment authority and sincerely hope that
you will be able to sell me this house as I know the project would be
one which would give us all pride.
If you have any questions you need answered in a hurry you could
contact Mr. Stanley Magnuson, Sea Rock, Summer Street, Manchester,
Manchester, telephone number is 526-7624, area code 617.
Sincerely yours,
I. W. Colburn
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April 22, 1971
The Salem Redevelopment Authority
70 Washington Street
Salem, Massachusetts
Gentlemen:
I would like to purchase the house at 22 Front on Liberty Street, Salem, Mass.,
for the purpose of moving to Manchester, Massachusetts where I have property
which fronts on the harbor.
I believe this an extraordinary structure architecturally which would enhance the
harbor property as well as compliment the antique building which now stands there.
In the future other buildings of the same quality would be brought here to create an
area of architectural and historical restoration in a community which is compatible
both in style and value.
I think it should be noted that the entire building would not be moved but only that
part which is the original structure. That remaining would be razed and backfilled
at my expense per the specifications of the Redevelopment Authority,
The building would be moved to Manchester over water by a company with previous
experience in this area who will comply with all ordinances governing them in the
transport from Salem to Manchester.
The point of departure in Salem will be the Pickwing Co. Wharf off Derby St., whose
permission we have, and brought their by a reputable mover who will also remove it
in Manchester and set it on the foundation we will provide.
I am aware of the State and Federal requirements that apply and agree to comply with
them as well as rehabilitate the structure in full compliance with the codes and ordinances
of the Town of Manchester.
It is my hope that you will be able to sell me this building as I know the project would be one which
would give us all pride.
Sincerely ours,
I. W. Colburn
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A DIVISION OF GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
346 UNIVERSITY AVENUE
WEST'WOOD. MASSACHUSETTS 02090
TIMOTHY J. NOONAN
MANAGER. NORTNZAET ZONE
June 24 , 1971
Mr. John Barrett .
Executive Director
Salem Redevelopment Authority
Salem, Mass. 01970
Dear John:
In reviewing the Precision Control Products
Corp. resume, I did not find in the envelope
the letters of interest from the business
firms indicated.
Would you kindly .make photostatic copies
of these letters of interest, as well as
all other letters of interest received
by return mail, for my information and
study. Thank you.
Sincerely,
THE SALEM WITCHES
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DATE. June 18, 1971
' At a meeting of the Board the other night it appeared to be
- the feeling that housing should be allowed as a reuse in the urban
renewal area.
When the court complex was under studyi and the fear'was that
this facility would move from Salemt discussion was held by the
Authority with Mort Braun relative to what changes could beeffective
in the Plan in the event this move of the court house.and also the
"possible loss .of accessibility from,1-95 were a fact.
The attached memoranda will bring you up-to=date-on the discus-
sions and will possibly elicit=questions from you when we meet with
Mort Braun on Tuesday eveniing,
Attachment: Memo from Mor_t 'Braun dated Feb. 3, 1971
. Comments from Mort Braun
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Memo sent to_ . Authority dafed,April .30 on .plan changes
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FROM: John W. Barrett c
DATE: June 18, 1971 ..
At the meeting of the Board the other night it appeared to be
the feeling that housing should be allowed as a reuse in the urban.
renewal area. ' When the court complex was under study and the fear was
that this facility would move from Salemt discussion was held by the
Authority with Mort Braun relative to what changes could be effective
in the Plan in the event this move of the court house and also the
loss of accessibility from I-95 were a fact.
- The attached memoranda will bring you up-to-date on discussions
and will possibly elicit questions from you when we meet with Mort
Braun on Tuesday evening. _
Attachment: Memo from Mort Braun dated•Feb. 3, 1971
Comments from Mort Braun on plan changes
Memo sent to Authority dated.April 30 on plan changes
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FROM: John W. Barrett
! SUBJECT: Comments from Morton Braun
Re: changes necessary to accommodate housing as an additional reuse
in the urban renewal plan
The basic concept was stated in my memorandum of February 3, 1971, to permit
housing on various cleared parcels, and also in buildings to be retained,
principally along Essex Street. Residential uses are not allowed at all under
the present Zoning Ordinance in the B-3 district. Allowing such uses will be
a fundamental change in the Zoning Ordinance, and therefore should be discussed
with the Planning Board at the earliest possible date. Moreover, as you will
see, I am suggesting additional refinements which must also be reflected in
the Zoning Ordinance.
I suggest that the height for apartment buildings permitted in the Zoning
Ordinance in the R-3 district be applied to the Urban Renewal Plan, that is
100 feet or 10 stories, subject however to a bonus if the developer provides
underground on-site parking. The Ordinance requires 1-� parking spaces per
dwelling unit, and that, too, can be applied directly to the project area. The
City has assumed responsibility under the Zoning Ordinance for all parking in
the B-3 district. But I do not believe that responsibility should pertain to
k residential uses, except where it is not entirely possible for a developer to
provide such parking on his site. As a working approach to the solution of
this problem, I suggest that a developer be given an incentive to provide on-
site underground parking for as much as 50 per cent of the required spaces, or
even one space per dwelling unit. The incentive would be additional dwelling
units, which may result in a greater height than presently permitted. Such a
bonus would apply only to parcels B-1, B-2, and 0-1.
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In allowing housing as an additional use, the Plan should be sufficiently
flexible to permit retail and office uses in the same building. The Plan
should encourage the development of retail uses at the ground level, particularly
for B-1 and B-2. Office uses should be permitted, as the market will indicate,
= for the second and third stories, with residential uses above that. If such
,E a mixture is allowed, then there should be varying provisions for the percentage
of land covered by them. For example, if there were to be retail uses only on
parcel B-2, then there should be 100 percent coverage of the site, as now
permitted in the Plan. But office uses or apartments should not occupy 100
per cent of the site, either alone or in combination with retail uses.
I can envision a building on parcel B-2 which would have a one story base
covering 100 per cent of the site with retail uses, and a tower rising from the
base, covering a relatively small percentage of the site, which would contain
offices and apartments. It is possible to specify varying coverage requirements
for such a building, but it would be unnecessarily complicated to do so.
Instead, the Authority and the Planning Board should consider using a Floor Area
Ratio (FAR) which would relate the amount of floor space permitted to the area
of the site in varying percentages. For example-- I offer these only as
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illustrations, not as recommendations--as FAR of 3, applied to a parcel of,
say 30,000 sq. ft. would allow total floor space of 90,000 sq. ft. , of which
no more than 30 per cent could be used for retail purposes, no more than 20
per cent for office uses, and at least 50 per cent would have to be in resi-
dential use. Other calculations and allowances would have to be made in
order to encourage the provisions of balconies and the uses of roof areas.
As I stated earlier, buildings to be constructed or rehabilitated along
Essex Street and adjacent areas would not be subject to the more involved
planning provisions ,discussed above. Buildings along Essex Street should
be no higher than they are" now. Consequently, there is no opportunity for
additional incentives to provide housing, other than the very important one that
such a use is permitted. Moreover, the cleared parcels along Essex Street are
too small to provide their own parking, and of course the mall will prevent
vehicular access. The only possible exception to what I have just said is
parcel B-9, which would have to be studied more before I could make a definite
recommendation.
As I also indicated earlier, the concepts I am proposing will necessitate early
and extensive review with the City Council and the Planning Board. I urge
such discussions to begin at the earliest possible date. The detailing of the
necessary changes to the Zoning Ordinance and the Urban Renewal Plan will
require a considerable amount of time, effort and money by the Authority and.
the Planning Board. Consequently, such an investment should not be made until
t the Authority has been assured that its proposals are acceptable to the Planning
G Board and City Council. Discussions with the City Council and the Planning
Board could start as soon as the Authority is able to recommend to them the
concepts proposed in this letter, or some variation thereof. It would also be
desirable to initiate preliminary discussions with H. U. D. , but probably not
until the Planning Board and the City Council have indicated their willingness
to proceed. The Dept. of Community Affairs should also be advised of the
Authority's proposals, but I would anticipate only a favorable reaction, in view
of the fact that housing would be added as an additional reuse.
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60 WASHINGTON STREET SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970 TELEPHONE 744-6900
FRANKLIN A. HEBARD
CHAIRMAN
FRANCIS H. McGRATH
VICE-CHAIRMAN April 30, 1971
CHANNING BACALL. JR.
TREASURER
MRS. IDA A. FURNARI
FRANCIS J. GRAY
CONFIDENTIAL MEMO TO MEMBERS OF THE SALEM REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
At the last meeting of the Authority a further discussion was held
relative to the inclusion of housing as an additional reuse in the urban
renewal plan. A meeting was held with four members of the Planning
Board at which time the proposal was fully presented and discussed
by Mort Braun. Subsequent to this meeting, the Planning Board met and
informally agreed that if the Authority were interested in the addition
of housing as a reuse, they would be acceptable to adding housing as a
reuse in the B-3 zoning district. (The B-3 Zoning District embraces an area
larger than the project area.)
If the Authority were to be interested in housing as a reuse, the
next logical step would be to schedule a conference meeting with
the City Council to determine their reaction to the proposal. Since the
Council must vote on plan changes of this nature, it would be prudent to
ascertain their feelings before proceeding further.
Assuming the Council agrees, Planning Services Group can give the
Authority a rough draft of the changes within a two week period after
reasonable affirmative assurance is received from the Council. The Authority
would then review the draft and make any changes necessary before finalization.
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The changes, if adopted by the Authority, would then be subject to a
public hearing and formal acceptance by the Council after said hearing. The "
Planning Board would be then required to make a formal commitment to change
the B-3 Zong District to allow housing as a reuse.
The next step would be to secure approval of the Department of Com-
munity Affairs of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Subsequent to this,
approval from the Department of Housing d Urban Development is necessary.
There is no way to ascertain how long either of these steps would take
since action is subject to existing workloads of each agency at time of
submission.
If housing were to be permitted"as an additional reuse, two new reuse
appraisals would be necessary to reflect the addition of housing as a use on
specific parcels.
There are two courses of action:
1. Schedule a conference with the-Council as soon as possible to
determine their reaction and then proceed accordingly;
2. Wait until proposals are° received on May 21 and based,on these
proposals, schedule a meeting with the Council. QAlthough proposals
should be presented in accordance with the existing controls in the plan,
if a proposal incorporated housing in the reuse, it could strengthen the
position of a need 'for a plan change.) However, the change should be
reflected in the entire Plan„not just a specific parcel.)
If there are any further questions on this matters please contact me '
prior to the May 5th meeting of the Authority.
s' John W. Barrett
(Channing Bacall will not be at the meeting but did express his concern that
to open up the plan to a public hearing might not be'judicious. He recognizes
that housing cannot be encouraged without the,Plan change.)
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Date: February 3, 1971
On January 26, 1971, I attended a meeting at the Authority's office
"to review the renewal plan in light of discussions relative to relocation of
court complex (or a portion thereof) and the moratorium on 1-95 connectors,
and the current general economic picture; to explore flexibilities in plan,
to analyze. plan as if it were being planned today, and to determine what
steps could be taken in light of existing conditions. " Also present-:at the
meeting were Mr. Hebard, Mr. Gray, Mr. McGrath, Mrs. Furnari,
Mr. Barrett, Mr. Vallis, and Councillors Perron, Swiniuch, O'Keefe,
Salvo, and Ruane. At the conclusion of the meeting, I was asked to prepare
a report to the Authority, summarizing and extending my remarks.
A continuous sense of perspective is essential in urban renewal just as it
is in all complex matters. We. need constantly to review where we have
been and where we are going, to examine our premises and objectives to
see if they are still valid. The "shirt-sleeve" session on January 26 was
an excellent idea and it should be continued periodically.
What happened to Salem's business district by 1960 has also happened to
almost every centralcityin the United States. The suburbanization of
our population had to be accompanied by an outward spread of business.
The automobile, new highways and the economics of business had to
create shopping centers. The deterioration of the cores of our cities was
thereby accelerated, but the decline had started before. Street patterns {
and buildings--the plant and equipment of our cities--were obsolete not
only from sheer age,, but especially so in the face of contemporary {
technology.
When the city government decided in 1963 to apply the methods of urban j
renewal to Salem's business district, it was in recognition of the fact that I
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SALEM
B4 JOHN W. BARRETT
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.AUTHORITY HAROLD J. CORCORAN
SALEM•NIASSACHUSETTS ASST. EXECUTIVE OIRECTOR
60 WASHINGTON STREET SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01910 TELEPHONE 744-6900
FRANKLIN A. -HEBARD
CHAIRMAN
FRANCISH. MCGRATH
VICE-CHA IRMAN
CHANNING BACALL. JR.
TREASURER
MRS. IDA A. FURNARI
FRANCIS J. GRAY June 14, 1971
Dr. Frank L. Keegan, President
State College at Salem
352 Lafayette Street
Salem, Massachusetts 01970
Dear Dr. Keegan:
In meeting with Dr. John. Donelan, Jr. and the other
agencies of the community to express our needs and proposed
methods of solving them, we have successfully decided on a
plan that has been formulated by Dr, John R. Donelan, Jr. as
PROJECT CARE.
This project for Community Action for Rehabilitation
of the Elderly is an opportunity for students at Salem State
and, in particular, the Social Service and Nursing courses, to
work in the area with professionals, doing field work that would
be valuable to their chosen fields and giving excellent support
to these programs in our community.
With the cooperation of the Salem Hospital Social
Service Department, the Visiting Nurse Association, the Reloca-
tion Department of the Salem Redevelopment Authority, Lunch for
the Elderly (,school•Lunch Program) and the council for the Aged,
they would have an excellent opportunity to become involved and
apply the theory of their classes to actual functioning programs
as well as use their talents-'for new .and innovative changes in
some of our existing methods.
This type of inter-relationship of the college students
with 'the area surrounding them and the participation in and devel-
opment of the existing programs can really be of mutual benefit
to both.
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Dr. Frank K. Keegan June 14, 1971
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As an indication of the cooperation of the Salem
Redevelopment Authority and the project, we are appointing
Mrs. Bessie Hinchey, the Residential Relocation Officer, to
work with this program.
Very truly yours,
John W. Barrett
Executive Director
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OFFICE OF PRINCIPAL
CLASSICAL AND HIGH SCHOOL
SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS
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Q SHETLAND INDUSTRIAL PARK 35 CONGRESS ST., SALEM, MASS. 01970
LEGAL PRINTING AREA CODE 617
PIONEER 5-3333 LYNN 3-2222
May 10, 1971
Salem Redevelopment
60 Washington Street
Salem, Massachusetts 01970
Gentlemen:
This is to announce that Thomas C. Allen Co., Inc. is offering to continue the
services of providing you with quality printing, which is most essential to your
business.
We have purchased, at auction, from one of Salem's oldest and longest estab-
lished quality printing firms, all standing forms, cuts, plates, and other prepa-
ratory material.This will enable us to be most competitive on all repeat orders.
We have been serving industry for more than forty-eight years and therefore,
we know we are capable, with our modern facilities and proper administrative
capacities, to give you ON TIME DELIVERY as required by this space-age
world.
It is our pleasure to announce that Leonard A. Cawley has joined our admin-
istrative staff.
We have been privileged to service businesses,in what we know has been a most
efficient manner,since the complete transfer of records, plates, etc. of Salem's
oldest and longest established quality printing firm.
We encourage and seek your continued patronage.
Cordially yours,
Donna L. Angelopolus
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May 179, 1971
Mr. Thomas Tighe
10. hand Hoed
..Salem, Massachusetts ,
Dear Mr. Tighe:
-After our conversation I sent for the booklet enclosed
which I have just received., I think the booklet will explain
the program you are interested in.
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Authority`would conside 'increising the density to as -high as T : d
75/80 percent lot coverage on parcel B-1 and would also .consider
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beneficial'to you�especiilly as you;were interested in containing
the building 'on oneadisposition parcel.
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SAL-EM•MASSAC Assr. ExEcunvE olREcroR
60 WASHINGTON STREET SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970'• TELEPHONE 7446900
FRANKLIN A. HEBARD
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FRANCISH. MCGRATH
VICE-CHAIRMAN
CHANNING BACALL. JR. ,
TRE.SURER
MRS. IDA A. FURNARI April 30, 1971
FRANCIS J. GRAY
Mr. Robert M. Crosby
Bureau of Accounts
Room 705 - State House Building
100 Cambridge Street
Boston, Mass.. 02204
Dear Mr. Crosby:
I.n accordance with your request of April 29, I am submitting
to you an Illustrative Site Plan for the Heritage Plaza-East
urban renewal project area.
Parking areas outlined in .red are parking structures and
parking areas outlined in blue are grade level parking. The
number of parking spaces in each area is noted on the map. There
is a total of 1,287 spaces provided.
Estimated costs include land cost for the construction of
these facilities a total of which is $2,215,830. As indicated to
you on the phone, these figures were based on a survey made .in
1968 and have not been up-dated to reflect current construction
costs.
As further indicated` to you, the passage of the proposed
legislation would establish a Commission whose function it would
be to hire an architect .to build said parking areas. If there
is any additional information needed on this matter, please feel
free to contact the undersigned.
Sincerely yours,
;Jghn W. Barrett
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HERITAGE PLAZA-EAST
SALEM
REDEVELOPMENT JW. BARR
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",WASHINGTON STREET SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970 TELEPHONE 7//-6900
FRANKLIN A. HESARD
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FRANCIS H. McGRATH
VICE-CHAIRMAN
CHANNING BACALL. JR.
TREASURER
MRS. ID A A. FURNARI
FRANCIS J. GRAY April ril B, 1971
Mr. Raymond T. Kerr, President
T. R. Kerr Furniture
174 Essex Street
Salem, Massachusetts
Dear Mr. Kerr:
Congratulations on the planned purchase of the property
at the corner of Essex and Washington Street formerly occupied
by Webbers.
The acquisition of this property, providing you with
additional sales area, is a further indication of your faith,
and that of the business community, in the future of Salem's .
central business district.
Sincerely yours,
John W. Barrett
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217 ESSEX STREET
SALEM, bIALSSACHUSETTS
April 12, 1971
Mr. John Barrett
Executive Director
Salem Redevelopment Authority
60 Washington Street
Salem, Mass. 01970
Dear John;
We look forward to your visit Thursday at about
4:00 p.m. for about an hour. Present should be Don
Daley, John LeBeau, Roger Hamilton, Sid Salt, Alan
Tremblay and myself. 'Ed Michon, our Trust Investment
Officer, and Harold Macomber may join, us - OK?
Sicerely
Frank H. Harris, AVP
R a l p h Louis Le Blanc & A s s o c i a t e s A r c h i t e c t s
3 1 B H a r v a r d S t r e e t B r o o k Ii n e , M B B B e c h u a e t t a 0 2 1 4 6 [ 6 1 7 2 7 7 - 2 0 3 4
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April 13, 1971
Mr. John W. Barrett
Salem Redevelopment Authority
60 Washington Street
Salem, Massachusetts 01970
Dear Mr. Barrett :
Thank you for the use of this material. We
have produced some basic material for Marty
Cohen which he is using to feel out prospec-
tive tenants.
We have made copies of some of this material
and felt it best to return it to your files
until we are ready to solidify our proposals.
Thank you again.
Sincerely yours,(
Ralph Le Blanc
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Enclosures
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S.Typo.Haldeman,A.I.A.
Ako G. Goransson,A.I.A.
Edwnrd Lyon,,L.A.
v Jerzy W,Golan,.M.Eng, A Arch..'
of WnClaw P.Zolowokl,A.S.C.E.
RlchnrdP.Bartholomew,A.LA,
Robert F.Freda,A.I.A.
a Jerzy W.Jakubowicz,S.A.R.P. -
,�: Stanislaw W.Sikorski,A.A.,S.A.R,P.
Peter Mayor,DIP].Ing.'
Chumpon Surintraboon,M.Arch.
` Silvia S.Melendez,C.A.CH.
'Albert M.Soppale,P.E.
Shlh Hue Wang,P.E.
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FIRST INTERIM REPORT -
January; 19, 1971
1 ;ESSEX COUNTY COURTHOUSE -FEASIBILITY STUDY,'
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� n As outlined in the enclosed statement on the procedure for the feasibility
study, the emphasis of our work during the first month was on gaining the
comprehensive and detailed understanding of the functions, jurisdictions, ;
present operations and operational constraints and perceived future ope
rations`of each department and of the court and government system in
` Essex County' as a whole - that is necessary for the programming of a new
?facility, which is to serve the full needs of county departments up to
1990.
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Our second major concern during this time was the determination of
z I -.potential sites in each of the three locations that were pre-cho'en
<by the committee.
SPECIFIC INVESTIGATIONS .
* s The following investigations were made between December 23, 1970 and
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January 192 1971.
1) ,The heads and other members of present county departments, as well as
members of:other organizations that potentially could be interested , I
in space ,in the new complex, were interviewed. In addition to the
' factors already.stated above, the officials were questionedabout
recent' and�:possible future changes in the functions of their depart
„4 ments, about their attitudes towards centralizing court functions and a ,
'towards locations for the new, complex.
The following persons were interviewed during this phase:
Commissione'r's Office
Mr. Jack Barry, Director, County Operations
e, Registry of Deeds (Southern District)
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Mr. Leo Jones, Register
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Treasurer and Retirement Board
r. Thomas .Duffy, Treasurer
° Enneering Department
�' Mr. James' Carlin, Engineer
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+' Mr. Paul :Killam, Assistant Engineer
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Mr. RogerWellsy Sheriff
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'Law Library
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Mr. Gilligan, Librarian - . . . .. .
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Probate Court
Mr. John A. Costello, Chief Judge
Mr. Albert:'Pettoruto, Judge
' Mr. John J. Costello, Registrar of Probate
Superior 'Court
Mr Philip ,Hennessey, Clerk of Courts
Mr. Donald` Nutting, Assistant.Clerk of Courts
Mr. John Burke, District. Attorney
i Mrs. Marie Williams, Chief Probation Officer
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Essex Bar Association
q , Mr. Barry Berkal, Vice President '
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j Prior to the Study Committee's decision not to include the First
{ District Court in the study for the new complex, the follorxing
r officials of the First District Court in Salem were interviewed;
Mr. Philip Durkin, Justice
Mrs. Catherire Begley, Clerk
Mr. Raymond Shea, Chief Probation Officer
They were subsequently informed about the Committee's decision.
a , 2) Study of Literature and Reports
Recent literature on county courts and on current and new directions
` in county government and administration were studied as further
assistance towards a general understanding of the functions.. and
operations of. these, systems.
In addition, the following materials were collected and, to some
;;extent, already analyzed:
- articles and reports on courthouse facilities and faciliEy standards
initial programs for the Middlesex County courthouse complex
.'bills presented in recent years and this year .to the Massachusetts
legislature related to courthouse facilities and county government in
.Massachusetts and particiiT-arly in Essex County:
demographiq, data' on Essex County..
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` 3) Site Inve'stigation.
�3I In order to determine the areas which should be seriously considered
as,,potential sites for .the new complex, interviews were conducted with'.-,,,,. ;,
Town and City government officials in Middleton, Salem and` Danvers ,and ` '
with other,persons known to be concerned about the site Issue
We talked to, about the site in
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Mr, George Farley; Chairman, Board of Selectmen
Mr.'Richard Ajootian, Selectman
^. .. Mr. Thomas Dolan, Selectman
: Mr. Arthur Whalen, Superintendent, Essex County Industrial Farm
IP Mr. Jack Barry, Director, County Operations
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' t t Mr. Paul Killam, Assistant County Engineer
. Of. particular interest to us was to find out what the attitude of the� irt ' r -'.: Town
- representatives is towards a possible location of the .new complex f
on the County-owned land in Middleton. It ranges from violently op-
,posed to unenthusiastic.
�,. „, ..,posed
A particular problem of the Middleton location, in addition to the ',
uncertaintly whether the legislature will free the hospital .land for
r icourthouse use, is that the study to determine the best site for a new
F ' 'jail,on the Countv land has been delayed.
It appears' to us +that an optimal site for the courthouse complex
on this land cann(Jt be determined without considering at 'the same .
<' "time `what 'part of the land would be the best site for the ail.
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+ i The time allotted for our study alone,, in addition to the .problem
that, programme and site requirements for the new jail are not avail-
able unfortunately precludes our consideration of 'a jail location.',
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j Mr. Sam Zoll, Mayor
p rt rMr. Albert Pitcoff, City Solicitor
Mr. John Barrett, Director, Urban Renewal Authority
Mr. Leonard Berkal, President, Chamber of Commerce
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It was decided that, although the urban renewal land offered by Salem
as' the building site for the new complex appears to be too small, final
judgment on the feasibility of: the site will be reserved until the pro-
gramme and total gross floor area of the complex are known. It was also ',:
decided that :as an: alternative site, the air rights over the` Bastpon
& Maine Railroad land, between Bridge Street/North. Street and the North
,River. and Parker Brother property,,Ja location suggested by us) should :
`= ; _be investigated:
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3) , Site Investigation (Continued)
Danvers
4 Mr. Robert Curtis, Town Manager :
f' Mr,1 Joseph Kelley, Assistant Town Manager„
' Mr. Victor Tremblay, Selectman
Mr Wayne ,Skinner, Assessor
Mr 'Sweeney, Director, Publis Works Department
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Mr. Karp, General Manager, Liberty. Mall Shopping Center
Nine. possible sites in Danvers were discussed and narrowed down to
two that will be investigated in detail. The emphasis will be on
a site suggested by us in. oi adjacent to the Liberty Mall Shopping
Center area. The second site to be studied is a defined area in
the downtown district.
Maps for all the selected sites , areas,and assessment of properties
Constituting the sites, zoning regulations and other use Constraints,
and information on service provisions,have been collected for all sites. +
A .topographical plan of the county land in Middleton has been redra%�
and photographically reduced, and a site 'model built.
4) - Study oZ.,Dcisting County Buildings in Salem
Floor areas have been taken off plans of the Registry of Deeds building.`,
,.' The County Engineering Department has
prepared plans of existing lay- '
outs of spaces in the Superior Court Building and the County Adminin-
' `. is'tration building, which will soon be available for take-off of gross
and net floor areas.
A cursory investigation has been made of the conditions of the build-"
in a, of structural, maintenance and environmental control problems.
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,5) Programme Development Interviews
After having reached a general understanding of and some specific in
formation about the functions and operations of all the departments
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to be housed in 'the new complex, from the exploratory interviews and
the written material. referred to above, a list was prepared stating
the particular areas on which specific data had to be given for the
development of the programme and specifications. for the new complex.
A'copy of'.this list was sent .to every department head' as a preparation' +
for a subsequent interview, which was designed to generate
specific space requirements:
we suggested that as many 'as. possible members of each department should
' participate in these programme development interviews. So'far such
interviews have been conducted with .the following departmelits . (All
* members',of departments listed were present during these interviews)
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Mr. Daniel Burke, Newly-elected Chairman of Commission
Mr. Edward Cahill, Commissioner
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Mr.`William Donovan, Lawrence
Mr. Jack Barry, Director; County. Operations
Present for part of the interview:
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Probate .Court
Mr. John Costello, Chief Judge
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Mrs, Costello, Docket Clerk
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County Engineering Department
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Mr. Paul Killam, Assistant•Engineer
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Mrs'. Elaine. McKenna, Assistant'Librarian
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Essex County Courthouse Buildings
Mr. Robie Ward, Superintendent
Robert Thompson, Assistant ,Superintendent
" Mr. Atkinson, Carpenter
Mr Smith, Electrician
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Clerk of Courts (A second meeting is necessary. to complete interview)
Mr. Philip Hennessey, Clerk
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Mr`:. Robert Sweeney, Assistant Clerk
Mr.' Donald Nutting Assistant Clerk
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Mr Gerard Soucy, Assistant Register
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'It is hoped that. the programmedevelopment interviews with the rest
of the, departments will be completed after another week.
At this time we shall refrain from reporting to the committee' isolated
'findings of our investigations onthe sites and the programme. Many
of these findin s will
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Site shown to County Commissioners by Mayor Zoll north of Bridge Street
1. Elevation of existing road (Bridge St. )
2. Grades including grade of entrance to parking lot by Lot Cabin
3. All ownership and assessed valuations
4. Elevation of Parker Bros. parking lot.
5. Would like to know about high and low tides of North River.
6. Sewage plans by Metcalf and Eddy
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7. Would like to know latest technical information on I-95 as it affects
that area.
8. Would like to have borings of the area.
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JOHN F RICH RICH, MAY & BILoDEAU
G ERA LD MAY ONE STATE STREET
THOMAS H.BILoDEAU
HAROLD B.DONOIS BOSTON,MASS.02109
WALTER L.LANDERGAN,JR. AREA CODE 617-742-5550
EDWIN J.CARR
ARTHUR F.FLAHERTY
THOMAS E.LEEN
FRANKLIN M HUNDLE♦ March 19, 1971
PALMER B.WORTHEN
MICHAEL F. DONLAN
WILLIAM F.GRIFFIN,JR.
ANDREW J.NEWMAN
JOSEPH F.SVLLIVAN,JR,
EDWARD F. MULKERIN
THOMAS D.GARVIN,JR.
HOMER S.PRINGLE
JOHN R.LAMONT
Salem Redevelopment Authority
60 Washington Street
Salem, Massachusetts 01970
Attention: Mr. John Barrett, Executive Director
Dear Mr. Barrett :
L. H. Rogers, Inc . intends to submit, as soon as it
can, a letter of interest in respect to a portion of
Parcel B-10. However, it probably cannot meet the March
27 deadline mentioned in your letter of February 10, 1971
because architectural material probably won't be ready by
that time. Accordingly, we request an extension of time
for filing said letter to April 5, 1971 .
Please advise me if this is agreeable to you and please
be assured that we are attempting to expedite this matter.
Sincerely yours,
HBD:att Harold Dondis
cc F. Rogers
F. Lenox
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EDEVELOPMENT EXEC W. BARRTOREXECUTIVE DIRECTORi626 HAROLD J. CORCORAN
SALEM*MASSACHUSETTS Assn. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
60 WASHINGTON STREET SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970 TELEPHONE 744-6900
FRANKLIN A. HEBARD
CHAIRMAN
FELIX A. KULIK
VICE�CHAIRMAN
CHANNING BACALL. JR.
TREASURER
FRANCIS H. MCGRATH
ASSISTANT TREASURER
FRANCIS J. GRAY CONFIDENTIAL REPORT RELATIVE TO DEVELOPERS - MARCH 3, 1971
1. Talked to Mr. Shribman re. B-6 and rehabilitation of existing
Bowker Building. Suggested potential tenants for both. Had major
business firm explore possibility of tenancy in Bowker Building.
2. Met with Mr. Fred Lenox architect for L. H. Rogers; explained
plan and also specifics relative to L. H. Rogers. Am scheduled to
meet with Attorney Harold Dondis (counsel for Mr. Rogers), Mr. Lenox
and Mr. Rogers.
3. Talked to Mr. Lenox re. Empire Clothing; further discussed
matter with Mr. Axelrod. He plans to demolish his own structure
using a private contractor.
4. Talked to Mr. Sommers, Real Estate Engineer for New England
Telephone Company. He said the hang-up was local so I contacted Mr.
Joseph Timmons of Accounting Office to diplomatically urge his action.
5. Talked to representative of developer to build arcade as con-
dominium. He has letter of interest from businesses, if he is selected.
6. Talked to Mr. Charles Stevens, President, Salem Savings Bank. He
plans to engage an architect.
7. A local professional man - located outside the project area - is
interested in a small parcel for office construction. Suggested tying in
with a local commercial user as joint venture.
8. Met with real estate man and client relative to 40,000 sq. ft. for
retail use. Interested in Parcel B-2 or B-12. Would not be developer but
tenant of developer. Real estate man indicated interest in being developer.
HERITAGE PLAZA-EAST
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JOHN W. BARRETT
REDEVELOPMENT R.
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HAROLD J. CORCORAN
sAtENI-SIASSACHUSETTs AUTHORITY Of,
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{. 60 WASHINGTON STREET SALEM. MASSACHUSETTS 01970 TELEPHONE 744-6900
i FRANKLIN A. HEBARO
FELIX A. KULIK
VI.,ECM GIH FIFN
CHANNING BACALL. .JR.
TRE'ASQ,
FRANCIS H. M '.GRATH
ASSISTANT
FRANCIS J. GRAY CONFIDENTIAL REPORT RELATIVE TO DEVELOPERS - MARCH 3, 1971
1. . Talked to Mr. Shribman re. B-6 and rehabilitation of existing
Bowker Building. Suggested potential tenants for both. Had major
business firm explore possibility of tenancy in Bowker Building.
2. Met with Mr. Fred Lenox architect for L. H. Rogers; explained
plan and also specifics relative to L. H. Rogers. Am scheduled to
meet with Attorney Harold Dondis (counsel for Mr. Rogers), Mr. Lenox
and Mr. Rogers.
_. Talked to Mr. Lenox re. Empire Clothing; further discussed
I matter with Mr. Axelrod. He plans to demolish his own structure
using a private contractor.
i 4. Talked to Mr. Sommers, Real Estate Engineer for New England
Telephone Company, He said the hang-up was local so I contacted Mr.
Joseph Timmons of Accounting Office to diplomatically urge his action.
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5. Talked to representative of developer to build arcade as con-
r dominium. He has letter of interest from businesses, if he is selected.
6. Talked to Mr. Charles Stevens, President, Salem Savings Bank. He
plans to engage an architect.
i, A local professional man - located outside the project area - is
interested in a small parcel for office construction. Suggested tying in
with a local commercial user as joint venture.
8. Met with real estate man and client relative to 40,000 sq. ft. for
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retail use. Interested in Parcel B-2 or B-12. Would not be developer but
y tenant of developer. Real estate man indicated interest in being developer.
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Current " list of tenants at Essex House -- letter by Harold to Gordon
& Todreas telling them not to accept any more tenants.
Expense figures for Gordon & Todreas property since acquisition:
Fuel and utilities separate -- other expenses,
Ali George Vallis -- eviction notice. to Gallagher-Neary
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Kevin -- tell the Salvation Army . to clean out the store on Church St.
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i. George -- when negotiating with owners of property for acquisition,
don't tell them they can have a rent reduction,
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Jim __ Stanley's rent should not be reduced because they are already
e saving money on their insurance.
Would like a written agreement with Mr. Roberts that if they lease
Waters & Brown it is to be�-a"Sales Area Only.,, It is not to be
used for warehousing. They will have to vacate on a 30-day notice
from us.
Two lists of all businesses scheduled for relocation. One for retail
and one for office space to be kept available for developers. Keep it
up-to-date crossing off those that are relocated or close their business.
Include name, address, and present floor space for all of them.
A list of businesses outside the project area that want to be on the
list for developers. "Businesses Who Are Not Scheduled for Relocation
But Would Like to be Put in Touch With a Developer."
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HERITAGE PLAZA-EAST
SALEM
JOHN W. BARRETT
REDEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
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AUTHORITY DIRECT
HAROLD J. C N
SALEM+MASSACHUSETTS wssr. ExscuTivE DIRECTOR
60 WASHINGTON STREET SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970 TELEPHONE 744-6900
FRANKLIN A. HEBARD
CHAIRMAN
FRANCIS H. McGRATH
VICE�CHAIRMAN
CHANNING BACALL. JR.
TREASURER
MRS. IDA A. FURNARI
FRANCIS J. GRAY CONFIDENTIAL
An advertisement for use in the New England Real Estate Journal was
prepared to advertise the arcade parcel for development.
However, it was decided to set a cut-off date for development proposals
on the arcade site. This will necessitate mailing individual letters to
interested developers relative to the availability of the Guide to Developers
and the cut-off date for proposals. The proposal will allow development of
individual or collective parcels.
Mr. Hebard and I went to Dedham to meet with Mr. Charles Arms, real estate
officer of W. T. Grant Company. The purpose of the visit was primarily to
encourage W. T. Grant's interest in the project. They appeared interested in
the project area but need approximately 560000 square feet of space. Mort
Braun is analyzing the plan to see how this much space could be made available
on a single site or by combinations with other parcels.
No word has been received from New England Telephone Company relative to
the addition to their existing structure on St. Peter Street or for an additional
structure at the corner of Bridge Street and St. Peter Street. Telephone calls
have not produced the necessary information and I feel, if possible, we should
sell them the small area adjacent to their existing building for parking and
market the Bridge Street site independently.
John W. Barrett
April 7, 1971
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COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.
ESSEX, ss. FIRST DISTRICT COURT
To SALEM REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORIt7fY of Salem within our County
of Essex
Executor of Estate of Bartek Jaremezuk, a/k/a
Wberen, Martin Jaremezyk, / of Salem within our County of
Essex, has begun an action of contract against you by writ dated March 11 1971
and returnable in the First District. Court of Essex, holden at Salem, within our County of Essex,
on Monday the 12th day of April 1971 , in which action
damages are claimed in the sum of Two thousand five hundred($2500. 00) dollars as follows:(1)
For conversion of personal property and other allegations
as contained in plaintiffs declaration,
as will more fully appear from the declaration to be filed in said Court when and if said action is
entered therein:
me rommanD pou, if you intend to make any defense to said action, that on said 12th
day of April or within such further time as the law allows, you cause your written
appearance to be entered and your written answer or other lawful pleadings to be filed in the office of
the Clerk of the Court to which said writ is returnable, and that you defend against said action
according to law.
Hereof fail not at your peril, as otherwise judgment may be entered against you in said action
without further notice.
(2)
WiTNESS, Philip J. Durkin, Esquire, Justice of our said District Court, at Salem, aforesaid
this 11th day of March
in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and seventy-once..
o . CLERK.
NOTE 1—The nature of the claim should not be limited to the words "contract" or "tort" but should be specified as
"for goods sold" or "assault," or "for rent," or some other simple words.
NOTE 2-1f no actual attachment is directed to be made,the statement that goods and property have been attached should
be crossed out.
From the effier of
SUMMONS.
FIRST DISTRICT COURT OF ESSEX.
Salem Redevelopment Authority
60 Washington Street
Salem, Massachusetts
From the office of
Alfred A. Dobbs, Esq.
70 Washington Street
Salem, Massachusetts
NOTE:—Civil cases are not tried on the R E C I V E
Monday on which the defendants are
commanded to appear, by the terms of the
summons, and the personal presence of EEC
1971
defendants is unnecessary on that day,
but judgment is rendered by default against
defendants who fail to file their appear- Wo Wallop�l�t W.
ances and written answers in the Clerk's p
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At your requesi� p anis g P g
properties owned by -the Salem Redevelopment Authority: Parcel B-3;" `
Parcel P-4; and that portion of B-2 .at the corner of Washington and
Federal Streetsformerly occupied by: the Texaco Gas Station.' , '� ,z '
°* Permission is being granted for the purpose of taking:borings , £
in conjunctioa'with.a's'tudy being.-done by,your firm'relative to the . 'L
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HERITAGE PLAZA-EAST
SALEM
REDEVELOPMENT JOHN W. BARR
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
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AUTHORITY EXECUTIVEDIRECT HAROLD J. C N
SALEM*MASSACHUSETTS ASST. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
60 WASHINGTON STREET SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970 TELEPHONE 744-6900
FRANKLIN A. NEBARD
CHAIRMAN
FRANCIS H. McGRATH
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VICE.CHAIRMAN
CHANNING BACALL, JR.
TREASURER
MRS. IDA A. FURNARI
FRANCIS J. GRAY
TO: Members of the Board of the Salem Redevelopment Authority
FROM: John W. Barrett
In reference to the meeting of the Authority with Mr. Robert
Kerr at 4:30 P.M. and at 5:30 with Mr. Morton Braun at the Salem
Redevelopment Authority office I am enclosing copies of comments
from Mr. Kerr relative to the mall area which will be the basis
for discussion at Monday'ys meeting, March 22nd. Reading the
attached memo will no doubt save time in reviewing the revised
proposal.
Also enclosed is a copy of comments from Mort Braun relative
to changes necessary to accommodate housing as a reuse in the
renewal plan. In order that you may relate these comments to the
plan, I am enclosing a copy of the disposition map.
I have enclosed a copy of the draft of the proposed letter to
the Mayor with respect to action taken on parking as voted at the
meeting of the Board Wednesday, March 17, 1971.
In talking with both Mr. Kerr and Mr. Braun, it is felt that
if they each have an hour you will be finished by 6:30 and will
not necessitate a dinner meeting as previously mentioned.
John W. Barrett
March 24p 1971 '
Mr.'Robert R. Gourdeau
Gourdeau Construction Corporation
203 Willow Street `
Hamilton; Massachusetts '
Dear Mr. ,Gourdeau:
Enclosed you will find a copy of the City of Salem map as
requested by your architects` I wish to thank'you for the op- .
f portunity of meeting with you. add 'your associates. If I may
-be of further assistance to you#• please feel free to contact my _
office. #y
Sincerkly yours, +
John W. .Barrett
JWB/ec .. '
Enclosure' _
Mr. John Barrett
c:As Salem Redevelopment Authority
60 Washington Street
Salem;. Mass..
Dear Mr. Barrett;
Due to the fact that I have left school and have
accepted a full-time job,. I will be unable to at-
tend future meetings of the SRA. I wish to express;
my appreciation to the members of the Authority for
their help and consideratiam durinl�E!my short term.
It has been a wonderful experience..
I' have spoken with several other young people chosen
for this experiment,. and we agree that due to the
brevity of our terms, we were able to contribute
very little to our respective committees. However,
we feel we have been successful in serving to bridge
the gap between municipal officials and the youth of
Salem.. Questions raised by friends and associates
relevent to particular actions, or decisions were,
answered with a better understanding of the undis-
torted facts. Again, many thanks for making this
possible.
Good luck to you in the completion of the project.
I shall watch with much interest for further devel-
opments concerning the future of Salem.
ours truly
Sue Phelps
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March 16,, 1971
Mr., James H. Tate '
Maco's Automotive 'Stores; Inc. `
' 214 Derby. Street ., .
Salem, Mass. 01970
�' Dear_Mr. Tate:
Enclose8 you will find the check that was returned to us .
by the Merchants Warren National Bank. . Since then your account
with the, Salem Redevelopment-Authority has been rendered closed' }
*and I thought you would. like to have the enclosed check for.r,your `
w, -~ files. } �+
' Sincerely yours f •
' + John W. Barrett
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fiEItITAGE P1AZA-EAST
SALEM
REDEVELOPMENT JOHN W. BARRTOR
ExccurlvE DIRECTOR
1626 HAROLD J. CORCORAN
AUTHORITY
SA LEM�MASSACHUSETTS - ASST. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
60 WASHINGTON STREET SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970 TELEPHONE 744-6900
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FRANKLIN A. HEBARD
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l FELIX A. KULIK
VICE-CHAIRMAN
CHANNING BACALL. JR.
TREASURER
FRANCIS H. MCGRATH -
ASSISTANT TREASURER
.{ FRANCIS J. GRAY
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TO: Members of the Board of the Salem Redevelopment, Authority
FROM: Franklin A. Hebard
DATE: March 2, 1971
Meeting of March 9 cancelled. Historic Salem (Mrs. Rice)
suggests Tuesday, March 16. Enclosed flyer was passed out at open
house at the Pickman House (Charter d Liberty Streets) on Sunday
February 28. This showing of the Pickman House was sponsored by
Historic Salem, Inc.
Question: Is such a meeting desirable?
A short executive session for decision will follow Wednesday's
meeting.
STOP URBAN RENEWAL IN SALEM
URBAN RENEWAL is destroying Salem. Over 50 buildings have been bulldozed--there
are close to 100 left to come down. r
URBAN RENEWAL means higher taxes because it kills business and leaves vacant
land. It destroys the valuable historic and architecturally unique
buildings which are the economic assets of this commercial City.
URBAN RENEWAL in Salem is illegal as it does not conform to the Comprehensive
Plan drawn up in 1962 by the City Council.of Salem.
URBAN RENEWAL in Salem is not for the"people", it is for the "few", who will
benefit from the $9.4 million Federal windfall. It takes much needed
housing and hands the vacant land to the developers in the name of
"progress". It takes peoples' businesses, land and homes by the
right of eminent domain in the name of the "public good".
DEMAND an IMMEDIATE HALT to all demolition and an investigation of the practices
of the Salem Redevelopment Authority before Salem is totally
demolished. Write and/or call: ,
Representative Robert Cahill Mayor Samuel .Zoll
65 Federal St. , Salem, Mass. City Hall, Salem, Mass.
Home Tel. : 744-7443 Home Tel. : 744-0282
Office Te. : 744-8007 Office Tel. : 745-3523
Representative Henry O'Donnell And your City Councilman
40 Washington Square, Salem, Mass.
Home Tel. : 744-7495
For further information on the fight against URBAN RENEWAL you may call or write:
Mr. William Russell Burns, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Michaud
22 Beckford Street, Salem, Mass. 31 Briggs Street, Salem, Mass.
Tel. : 745-1896 Tel. : 745-4800
Dr. and Mrs. Marvin Brode Mr. Robert Murray
25 Flint St. , Salem, Mass. 21 Flint Street, Salem, Mass.
Tel. : 745-6962 Tel. : 745-6728
Mr. & Mrs. John Gauss
24 Savory Road, Salem, Mass.
Tel. : 744-2449
Mr. George Gauthier
85 Marlborough Road, Salem, Mass.
Tel. : 745-4073
Mr. & Mrs. Byron Getchell
5 Carpenter Street, Salem, Mass.
Tel. : 745-6299
Mr. & Mrs. Donald Koleman
328 Essex Street, Salem, Mass.
Tel. : 744-2652
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DRAFT OF LETTER TO MAYOR ZOLL AS A MONTHLY REPORT OF ACTIVITIES
Dear Mayor Zoll:
In accordance with your communication of February 19, 1971
relative to a .monthly report of Authority activities, the Authority
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held two official open meetings on February 3 and February 17, 1971,
copies of minutes of which have been sent to you. The Authority
also held an executive session on Saturday, February 20, 1971.
Empire Clothing, L. H. Rogers and Richard Shribman have been given
until March 27, 1971 to submit proposals for the development of
parcels B-13, a portion of B-10,1and B-6 respectively. The parcel
for the Central Fire Station was cleared and right of entry for the
purpose of taking borings was granted to the architect. Changes in
legislation relative to relocation were brought to the attention of
the Authority. Councillor Salvo requested and subsequently received
information relative to Authority expenses to date and salaries to date.
The suggestion to add housing as an additional reuse in the Plan
was discussed and Planning Services Group was requested to prepare a
report spelling out necessary changes.
The necessity of a date for completion of the Central Fire Station
and its relationship to real estate marketing was discussed in detail.
A visit to people scheduled for relocation as well as those occupying
buildings slated to remain is being undertaken by the relocation staff
in order to answer questions and allay fears.
Correspondence sent to you dated February 24 discuss in detail
problems necessary for coordinated action.
Respectfully yours,
FAH
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r' DRAFT OF LETTER TO MAYOR ZOLL AS A MONTHLY REPORT OF ACTIVITIES
Dear Mayor Zoll:
In accordance with your communication of February 19, 1971
relative to a monthly report of Authority activities, the Authority
held two official open meetings on February 3 and February 17, 1971,
copies of minutes of which have been sent to you. The Authority
also held an executive session on Saturday, February 20, 1971.
Empire Clothing, L. H. Rogers and Richard Shribman have been given
until March 27, 1971 to submit proposals for the development of
parcels B-13, a portion of B-10., and B-6 respectively. The parcel
for the Central Fire Station was cleared and right of entry for the
,
purpose of taking borings was granted to the architect. Changes in
legislation relative to relocation were ,brought to the attention of
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the Authority. Councillor Salvo requested and subsequently received
information relative to Authority expenses to date and salaries to date.
The suggestion to add housing as an additional reuse in the Plan
was discussed and Planning Services Group was .requested to prepare a
report spelling out necessary changes.
The necessity of a date for completion of the Central Fire Station
and its relationship to real estate marketing was discussed in detail.
A visit to people scheduled for relocation as well as those occupying
buildings slated to remain is being undertaken by the relocation staff
in order to answer questions and allay fears.
Correspondence sent to you dated February 24 discuss in detail
problems necessary for coordinated action.
Respectfully yours,
FAH
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URBAN RENEWAL is destroying Salem, Over 50 bur lJlnqs�nave been bu]ldozed01
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.� are close to 100 left to come down.
UR9AN RENEWAL means higher toc-,
because
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; �.I ,tills business and leaves •vacant
1 land It de tiyys the 'valuably historic and. architecturally unique
huildingo which are the economic 'a .sests of this commercial Cit
UFU3TilQ RKOJAL in Salem is illegal as it u,es not conform to the 'Comprehensi ve I�3
Plan drawn up in 1962 and passed by the City Council of ,Salem AS
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, URBFN hENEWAL in Salem is not for the id
. , people it is for the "few","c%aho will . s
benefit from t1,,= 9,4 million Federal windfall. It take much .needed f f '4
housing and ; aie . aote developers in the name of
- 'progies It takes cs !copies '
].and and homes by the t ^` r
right of e in_,nt domain in the name of the "public good ' r>11 VT1,
DEMAND an I3° TDIATL Lr.-i to all demolition and an investigationnn of the piacirnes; fir+' �� *3.
of the S c0m _,eaevclopment Authority before Salem is totally'
a
demolished. Write and/or call: —
_ ,hn}'fr
Repre entatiJe Robert Cahill Mayor Samuel Zoll '
6 Federal Street, Salem, 1`•Iass . City tall, Saler, Miss.
Home Tel. 744-7L143
_ Home Tel. : 74.4-0282.
Office Tel. X744-8007
Office Tel . . 745-3523to
F.epre ent,t ,v . Heng v O' Donnell nd your city Counc.ilfn uf�
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40 ra ,:itac;tc', Square,, Salem, Mass. '--- . . .
Home (') . : 744- 749t We
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Forfurther information on .the, fightURBAN UPN PENEWAL you may ca1�7. or,wri to
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Mr. William Russell Burns, Jr. '� � F3,
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22 Beckford Street, Salem,' Mass. 31 Briggs Street, Salem, -Massf -
Tel. : 1745-1896 Tel. : 745-4800
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Dr: & Mrs. Marvin Brode Mr. Robert- Murray •;* , -
25 Flint" Street, "Salem, Mass'
Tel. : 745-6962 e P': 7 Street, Salem, Mass
Tel. . 74 5-6728
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Mr. & Mrs. Sohn Gauss
24 Savory Road, Salem, Mass. r ��
Tel. : 744-2449
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Mr. George Gauthier
85 Marlborough Road," Salem, Mass.
Tel: .745-4073
P1r: & Mrs.'Byron Getchell
5 Carpenter Street, Salem, Mass !
Tel. 745-6299 r
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Mr. & Mrs. Donald Ito].^_ma[f )
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328 F set Street,, -Salem, Mass .
Tel_ . 744-2652
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`HERITAGE PLAZA-EAST
SALEM
JOHN W. BARRETT
REDEVELOPMENT
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
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ITUVRAWALri AUTHORITY HAROLD J. CORCO RAN
SALEM*MASSACHUSETTS ASST. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
60 WASHINGTON STREET SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970 TELEPHONE 744-6900
FRANKLIN A. HESARD
CHAIRMAN
FELIX A. KULIK
VICE-CHAIRMAN
CHANNING BACALL, JR.
TREASURER
FRANCIS H. MCGRATH
ASSISTANT TREASURER
FRANCIS J. GRAY
TO: Members of the Board of the Salem Redevelopment Authority
FROM: Franklin A. Hebard
DATE: March 2, 1971
Meeting of March 9 cancelled. Historic Salem (Mrs. Rice)
suggests Tuesday, March 16. Enclosed flyer was passed out at open
house at the Pickman House (Charter & Liberty Streets) on Sunday
February 28. This showing of the Pickman House was sponsored by
Historic Salem, Inc.
Question: Is such a meeting desirable?
A short executive session for decision will follow Wednesday's
meeting.
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INDUSTRIAL BANKERS
DOING BUSINESS AS
BENEFICIAL FINANCE CO.
1300 BOYLSTON STREET
CHESTNUT HILL,MASSACHUSETTS 02167
KURT F. HARRIES ,
PIELO SUP EP VISOP
January 28, 1971
Salem Redevelopment Authority
Sixty Washington Street
Salem, Massachusetts, 01970
Gentlemen:
We want to thank you and express our appreciation for a
trememdous display and cooperation and. goodwill on the
part of Jim Fields and Harold. Corcoran.
Without the kindness and cooperation of these two gentlemen,
Beneficial Finance Co. would have been in dire strength.
These two gentlemen, made it seem so easy and we want it to
go on record and that we extend our sincere appreciation for
their efforts on our behalf.
Sincerely,
y'//
Kurt F. Harries
Field_Supervisor
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^ March 40 1971
_ I Mrs. Mary,Rice
7 10 Monroe Street
Salem,` Massachusetts'01970 ' .
° N Dear Mrs.' Rice:
h 'The`Board of the.:Salem Redevelopment Authority ',wa`s notified. y -
M1. of the cancellation 'of the.meeting, between the Salem' Redevel'opment
-y-Authority and the•,Board of Directors of Historic Salem, Inc. "
scheduled for March 9, 1971: K suggested date of.March 16 was
discussedwith Authority members. " Due to..previous commitments of r
` - some.of the Authority„members, this date is inconvenient. Inasmuch
as Mr. .Bacall .will ;not be available: until after March.22,. a meeting .-
aftez .this date would seem advisable:
Prior'to the setting' of the meeting date, it sews-best that
John Barrett, 'you,' Mr. Koleman, and I°meet to plan an agenda so
that the meeting will be meaningful;to all'concerned. 1, This meeting
can,be held at your convenience at your home.
` r - Due W the fact that a scale�model.of the project area and
a '%d-necessary map$. are readily available,• it is suggested'that the `.
meeting of the Boards be held-at the .office of the Salem,Redevelop-..'
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We shall await your reply. V ~�
* Respectfully yours;
Franklin A. Hebard'
Chairman,
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Mi. Robert,Kenny� Executive 8irector
Boston RedeveioPmeetAuthority
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Dear Mr. Keunys • "
I recently read an article in the newspaper to the affect that '
you are planning to atilize a real estate man in your`program,in aW.. `
advisory capacity.` I£ it is at all possible I would,appreciate 4 +
'receiving. from.you,or a member of your staff details of how this
man.will be utilized in the operation -of your°program.
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Mr. John W. Barrett
Executive Director
Salem Redevelopment Authority
60 Washington Street
Salem, Massach.zsetts 01970
Dear VIr. Barrett :
Thank you for your prompt attention to my need for
photographs of the Heritage Plaza—East.
We are purchasing a copy of the large glossy and have
sent the slides to our photo supply house for copies.
We presume that you will not mind our doing this.
As soon as our project is off the ground we will
return the pictures and slides you have so kindly
forwarded to us.
Sincerely,
Ralp_ L Blanc
RLB/djk
318 harvard street brookline mass 02146 ( 617) 232.1960
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January 26, 1971
Mr. William E. Carey
140 Union St. -
Lynn, Mass. 01905
Dear Mr. Carey:
The City of Salem and the Salem Redevelopment Authority are
interested in the retention of the County Complex, including the
court house and the county office buildings, in the City of Salem.
At the last meeting of the Authority it was voted to provide
your consultants with the attached information relative to addi-
tional land available in the Central Business District for the
County complex.
For your information I am enclosing a copy of the letter sent
to your consultant and also a copy of the Illustrative Site Plan
which indicates those parcels noted in the attached correspondence.
I sincerely hope that the project area in the City of Salem
will be given serious consideration as a site when you make your
final recommendation.
Respectfully yours,
John W. Barrett
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Mrs Peter Mayer
Haldeman and Goranason
150 Causeway Street
Boston, Massachusetts 02114
Dear Mr. Mayers
The Salem Redevelopment Authority, at its meeting held
January 20, 19719 discussed the status of your study relative to
the relocation of the court complex presently located on Federal
Street.
The members of the Salem Redevelopment Authority recog-
nize the potential adverse economic effect relocation of this
complex or any portion of same would have on the economic well
being of the Central Business District,
The. Authority would like to offer for consideration three
additional parcels which, combined with Parcel B-1, would provide
a total of 105,946 square feet of land area. The additional
parcels are: Parcel P-1 (8,315 sq. ft.), Parcel P-2 (240619 sq.ft.)
and Parcel 8-2 (310509 sq. ft. ).
If, after studying these additional sites in conjunctions
with Parcel B.I. you need any further information, please contact
the undersigned.
Sincerely yours,
John W. Barrett
JWB/pw Executive Director
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Salem Redevelopment Authority
60 Washington Street
Salem, Massachusetts 01970
Gentlemen:
You are hereby notified that I represent Sheila Morin
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and Richard Morin, her husband, both of whom reside at 20
Circuit Drive in Rowley, Massachusetts .
On January 13, 1971 at about 8:00 a.m. , Sheila Morin
fell and was injured on the premises owned by you and located
at 19-25 Church Street in Salem, and known as Richard Parking
Service, Church Street, Salem.
Sheila Morin fell and was injured as result of the
defective condition of the said premises and/or an unnatural
accumulation of ice and snow. Sheila Morin claims damages for
her injuries and reimbursement for her loss of wages and medi-
cal expenses . Richard Morin claims damages for the injury to
his wife and for her loss of services and medical expenses .
'dill you please communicate with me in regard to this
matter .
Yours very truly,
Sheila Morin, and
Richard Morin
by their Attorney,
HM:H Wman Marcus
Registered Mail
Return Receipt Requested
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Immaculate Conception Rectory
(Old St. Mary's)
30 Union Street
Salem, Massachusetts 01970
1/21/'71
Mr John Barrett
Salem Redevelopment Authority
60 Washington Street
Salem Mass.
Dear Mr.Barrett :
I am writing in behalf of the IC Rockettes
Drum & Bugle Corps which is presently using the
VFW Post Quarters on Church Street for Sunday
morning music rehearsals. According to the VFW,
the Post will be vacating the quarters as of Feb.
1st. I A
The Drum Corps seeks. permission of the Authority
to continue using the hall on a temporary basis,
until such time when it is scheduled for demolition;
or until the Drum Corps can obtain other facilities.
Mr.Philip Guerette, the manager, and I will
be responsible for the supervision and maintenance
of the premises.
Thanking you for your consideration of this .
request, I am
Sincerely Yours
Rev.Richard A.Driscoll
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January °221 1971
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Mr." William D. Sommers" x; '' •' ~_'
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New England Telephone
185 Franklin 'Street _ 3
Boston, Massachusetts 02107 -
+Dear Mr. Sommers: ' s
' Your proposals relative to Parcels P..3i .P.4'''
and O-i ,were-discussed by the Salem Redevelopment Authority-.
at their most recent meeting held January 201 1971,, The
matter is being referred to both the Real Estate consultant
and°'the Planning consultant for the Authority for their
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.. comments. ».
Inorder to •enable the Salem'Redevelopment Authority , "y
to further analyze the proposals and their impact on the econ»
omic future of the City, I have been sequested 'to ascertain from ,
the New England Telephone, through you, a definite date as to
. ,when they anticipate expanding the existing Accounting facilities~ „.
• at' the° corner of St." Peter and Federal Streets'consistent with
_ your' existing plans and, -further, whether the'New,England Telephone
' would give' consideration for using Parcel 0-1 for structure in
addition to parking. This'information is most'necessary, it this
' time eo the Authority can equate the tax revenues to tie=provided'.
' ''the"City under various proposals.
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Respectfully yours'
;< John W. Barrett ° "•
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Telephone
W.D.Sommers 185 Franklin Street
Real Estate Engineer Boston, Massachusetts 02107
Phone(617)743-2853
January 12, 1971
Mr. John W. Barrett
Salem Redevelopment Authority
60 Washington Street
Salem, Massachusetts 01970
Dear Mr. Barrett:
Thank you for the copy of the advertisement offering Parcel 0-1 for
development in the area adjacent to our 35 St. Peter Street, Salem
Accounting Center, Heritage Plaza-East.
As expressed in our several discussions and correspondence dating
back to April 16, 1968 and most recently in my letter to you of
October 5, 1970, our Accounting Center at 35 St. Peter Street, employs
over 300 people for which there is inadequate parking in the area.
We find that the need for employee parking facilities is becoming
more and more a vital consideration in the tight employment market
for people skilled in the clerical field. The employer must provide
attractive working conditions including sufficient parking area in
order to hold skilled employees.
We have the capability to enlarge our forces at the St. Peter Street
Building in the future if the local employment climate indicates that
such an, increase would be to the best interest of the community and
the Company.
Therefore, for the benefit of our current operation and with a view
to the future, we have prepared the attached plans showing two pro-
posals for your consideration:
Plan (1) shows premises of this Company, Parcel P-3,
P-4 and 0-1 less the area (crosshatched) to be taken for
the widening of Ash Street.
Plan (2) shows two proposals for the use of the above
redevelopment land as parking space for our adjacent
building.
Proposal "A": Indicates the planned use of Parcels P-3
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and P-4 in conjunction with Company premises providing
some 17,000 square feet of land for access driveways
plus 59 parking spaces for employees.
Proposal "B": Indicates the planned use of Parcels P-3,
P-4 and 0-1 in conjunction with Company premises providing
some 51,500 square feet of land for access driveways plus
195 parking spaces for employees.
In accordance with the above described plans, may I suggest the
following propositions:
Under Proposal "A": That Parcels P-3 and P-4 be conveyed
to the New England Telephone & Telegraph Company for its
use for off-street parking, the consideration for the
conveyance to be that land taken from this Company by
eminent domain along Ash Street, designated on Property
Line Map, Block11, Parcel 11-A for which the Authority
has proposed to pay the Company $24,200.00 in its Order
of Taking dated September 2, 1970.
In other words, I am suggesting that we effectuate an
exchange of deeds, the Authority conveying Parcels P-3
and P-4 to this Company in return for which it conveys
Parcel 11-A as fair and equitable compensation therefore.
Under Proposal "B": That the proposition described in
Proposal "A" above be consummated and in addition thereto
that Parcel 0-1 be designated to be sold by the Authority
to this Company at a fair market value.
Will you please advise as to whether or not Proposal "A" and/or
Proposal "B" meet with the approval of the Authority. I would be
pleased to carry either proposition forward for proper action and
approval by the Company upon advice from your office.
Very truly yours,
Real Estate Engineer
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Attachment
In order to enable the Salem Redevelopment Authority to further
analyze their proposal and its impact on the economic future of the City,
the Salem Redevelopment Authority requests a definite date as to when !
they anticipate expanding the existing accounting facilities or if U) 6 , Ater,
they would consider the use of parcel 0-3 for a structure in conjunction lye`
with parking
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ATTORNEY AT L A W
TWELVE PEABODY SQUARE
PEAEODY . MASSACHUSETTS 01960
TELEPHONES
AREA CODE 617
February 5 , 1971 OFFICE 6921020 BOSTON 2C4-1200
RESIDENCE 6320018
Office of the City Clerk
City Hall
Salem, Massachusetts 01970
Dear Sir :
Please be advised that this office represents Linda
Maihos of 13 Andover Street , Peabody , Klass . 'On her behalf,
I am hereby notifying you as required by the General Laws
of Massachusetts , Chapter 84 , Section 18 , that said Linda
Maihos was injured as a result of the negligence of the City
of Salem and/or the Salem Redevelopment Authority for their
failure to properly remove snow and ice from the sidewalk
on Church Street in said Salem. Said injury occurred on
January 9 , 1971 at S :00 p .m. approximately 30 ' east of the
property line between Almys and what was formerly the
Paramount Theatre and is presently owned by the Salem Re-
development Authority .
The injuries that Miss Maihos received were caused as
a result of her slipping on the ice on the sidewalk in front
of the above designated area, and she struck her head on the
bumper of an automobile .
Very /truly� //you/rss)/�!`-'"�'�"����
NICHOLAS J . DECOULOS
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1209 LONGWORTH BUILDING
WASHINGTON,D.C. 20515
TEL:202'228-4265
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SALEM PGST OFFICE BLDG.
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TELEPHONE:617-74b5800
MICHAEL J. HARRINGTON, 6TH DISTRICT,MASS.
COMMITTEE ON BANKING AND CURRENCY LYNN:TEL:617-599-7105
HAVERHILL;TEL:61]-3]2-4091
January 22 , 1971
Mr . John W . Barrett , Executive Director'—
Salem Redevelopment Authority
60 Washington St ..
Salem, MA 01970
Dear Mr . Barrett :
This is just to confirm our conversation concerning
the time and date of the "working" lunch regarding
HUD problems .
It will be at the Salem Post Office , Room 208 ,
February 11th at 11 :30 .
I will be looking forward to seeing you there .
Sincerely ,
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NICHOLAS J . DECOULOS
ATTORNEY AT LAW
TWELVE PEABODY SQUARE
PEABODY . MASSACHUSETTS 01960
TELEPHONES
T! AREA CODE 617
February 5 1(�J71 OFFICE 532.1020 BOSTON 284-1200
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Salem Redevelopment Authority
60 Washington Street
Salem, Massachusetts 01970
Dear Sir:
Please be advised that this office represents Linda
Maihos of 13 Andover Street , Peabody , Mass . On her behalf,
I am hereby notifying you as required by the General Laws
of Massachusetts , Chapter 84 , Section 18 , that said Linda
Maihos was injured as a result of the negligence of the City
of Salem and/or the Salem Redevelopment Authority for their
failure to properly remove snow and ice from the sidewalk
on Church Street in said Salem. Said injury occurred on
January 9 , 1971 at 5 :00 p .m. approximately 301 east of the
property line between Almys and what was formerly the
Paramount Theatre and is presently owned by the Salem Re-
development Authority .
The injuries that Miss Maihos received were caused as
a result of her slipping on the ice on the sidewalk in front
of the above designated area, and she struck her head on the
bumper of an automobile .
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COMMITTEE ON RULES
Room 448
STATE HOUSE, BOSTON
FRANCIS W. HATCH, JR.
REPUBLICAN FLOOR LEADER
1 February 1971
Mr. John W. Barrett
Executive Director
Salem Redevelopment Authority
60 Washington Street
Salem, Massachusetts 01970
Dear Mr. Barrett:
Thank you very much for your letter to me and a copy
of the one you sent to Governor Sargent. I am still
unconvinced about the wisdom of the connector. I can
certainly see your concern, however, because it is of
vital importance to certain parts of Salem.
As far as Beverly goes, I don' t think there has been
enough planning on the impact summer traffic would
have on the downtown section of our city. I am also
bothered by the proposed route through Peabody.
For these reasons I have been less than enthusiastic
about the prospects of the road. However, on the
strength of your letter and others, I am continuing
to investigate the problem.
Thanks very much for writing.
Sincerely,
Francis W. Hatch, Jr.
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' Dear Mr. Carey:
The City of Salem and the Salem Redevelopment.,Authority are„`
interested in the -retention of the County Complex,"including the '.
court house and the county office buildings, in .the City of Salem...
At the last meeting of the Authority it was..voted •to provide•
Yyour consultants with the attached information relative to addi-
- tional-land available in the Central Business -District' for the, ,
County'complex. _. 3
-' For`your•information' I am enclosing a copy of the letter sent
to your consultant'and also a copy of the Illustrative Site Plan
* , which indicates those parcels noted in the- attached correspondence.
- 1 sincerely hope that the project area in the City,of Salem
y will be given serious-consideration as a site when you make your
w final.recommendation.
Respectfully yours, . .
John W. Barrett
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''Haldeman and Goransson
150 Causeway Street
_ `,Boston, Massachusetts 02114 .
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Dear Mr.,Mayer.
The Salem-,Redevelopment Authority, at;,its meeting held '
January .20, 1971; discussed the status of your ,study relative to w
the relocation of the court complex presently located on Federal
Street.
` • The members; of the'Salem.Redevelopment Authority recog«
nize the'potential adverse'`economic effect relocation of this
complex'or any ,portion' of same.would have.on the economic well,
being of 'the Central Business ,District,
The Authority.would like to offer for'.consideration three
'additional parcels which, combined with Parcel ,B:l, would provide
a -total of 105,986 square feet of• lai►d area,. The additional'
parcels ares" Parcel' 0.1 (S,315.sq. ft.)v, Parcel'P-2. (24,619 sq.fto)
and,Parcel B-2 (31,309 sg4' ft.
US after studying these �addi.tioial-sites in conjunction
with Parcel_B-1, you need any further information, please •contact-
£ ` the undersigned.
Sincerely yours,
r John"W. 'Barrett
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EDEVELOPMENT JOHN W. BARRETT
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HAROLD J. CORCORAN
ALEM•MASACHUSETT$ ASST. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
WASHINGTON STREET r SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970 TELEPHONE 701.0900
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FRANKLIN A. HESARD
CHAIRMAN
FELIX A. KULIK
VICE-CHAIRMAN
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' ASSISTANT TREASURER .
FRANCIS J. GRAY December 229 1970
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$F Mr. Peter Mayer
Haldeman d Goransson
150 Causeway Street
e Boston, Massachusetts 02114
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Dear Mr. Mayers
. At a meeting of the Salem Redevelopment Authority held December
16, 1970 discussion was held relative to the proposed County complex.
One of the members of the Authority felt you.should be appraised of
the fact that a logical second project for the City of Salem would be
Heritage, Plaza-West which would encompass the County Court House area
and could possibly result in land being made available in the general
F' vicinity of the existing project and existing County properties.
tIt was suggested by one member of the Board that 'possible expansion
4 of the County complex could take place north of the existing buildings
and across Bridge Street on property presently owned by the Boston and
a Maine Railroad.
^ The Authority is interested in seeing this complex remain in Salem
and the staff will work with you in any way possible to effect this end.
' Respectfully yours,
J •Barrett
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Mr William J. Donovan ;
` 388 Ames Street
Lawreucet Massacbusetts
` ., Dear,Mr. Donovan:
The City of .Salem and the Salem Redevelopment Authority are
interested in •the retention of the County complex;,including the ;
+ court house' and.the county office buildings, in• the City of Salem.
At the last meeting of 'the Authority it was'noted' to provide
r y to your consultants* Haldeman d Goranson, of additional land'avail
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. , z able in ^the Central Business District for the County complex.
For your information I am enclosing a copy of the letter sent ,to
`h your-consultant and also a copy of the Illustrative Site Plan which
indicates those parcels 'noted in the attached correspondence.
x' I sincerely hope thatlthe project area in the City of -Salem`
will be given serious consideration as a site when you make your.l" -
final recommendation.
Respectfully yours,
John W. Barrett
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Mr: Philip Hennessey
20 Lincoln Rd.
Peabody, Massachusetts ,
Dear Mrs Hennessey0
The City of Salem and;the Salem.Redevelopment Authority. ire
interested in the retention of the County Complex,' isicluding the
court house and the county office buildings, in'the City of Salem,
'At the last meeting of the Authority it was Uoted to provide ..
? - your consultants with the attached information relative to addi-
tion, al land
ddi-
tionalland available in the Central Business District for the
• - County Complex.
'For your information I am enclosing a copy of -the letter sent
to your consultant and also a copy of the Illustrative,Site Plan
which indicates those parcels noted in the attached correspondence.
.I sincerely hope that'the project area in the City of Salem.
will be given serious consideration as a site when youimake your
final recommendation.
Respectfully yours,
John W. Barrett
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January 269 1971
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Mr. -John`A. Costello
Probate Court
Federal Street `
Salem, Massachusetts ;
Dear Mr. Costello:
The City of Salem and the Salem Redevelopment Authority are
;." interested in the retention of the County Complex, 'including the
court house and the county office buildings, in.the City of.Salem.
At=the last meeting of the`Authority it was voted to provide
' c your consultant with the attached information relative" to additional
availeble' land in the Central,Business Districtfor the County Com-
plex.
For your information I -am 'enclosing a copy of the letter sent
toyourconsultant and" also a copy 'of the Illustrative SitexPlan °
«- ' - .which indicates .those parcels noted in the attached correspondence_ . `
I sincerely hope that the project area in Che City of Salem N
_ will be:given serious consideration as_a site when you make your K
final-recommendation.'
' .Respectfully yours,
John'W. ,Barrett
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Mr..Edward'H. Cahill ,
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X. 62 Cherry St.` ;3 A` :; ;•.
Lynn,.Massachusetts t `
Dear Mr. Cahill:
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{. The City of 'Salem and the Salem Redevelopment Authority are .-
- ; ` r •interested'in the retention of-,the County Complex,' including the
J courthouse and"the county officebuildings, in the City of Salem..`'
At" thea last meeting:of the ,Authoiity it was voted�torprovide
r_ your consultant ,- with the attached information relative to additional-
available land in the. Central Business District for the County Complex, v
.
For your information I ami,a¢losing 'a copy'of'the letter sent to
your consultant and also,a copy of the Illustrative Site`Plan ,which
w . •indicates those parcels noted in the attached correspondence. ;
s •' I sincerely hope that' the project area•in the' city of Salen
will be given serious consideration,as a site when you make your
i final recommendation, -C
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John W. Barrett
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-Attorney: Thomas F. Kiley
140 Union Street
Lynn, Massachusetts
Dear Attorney Kiley:,
,t . The City of .Salem and the Salem-Redevelopment Authority are
interested in the retention of'.the County Complex,-inciuding" the>_
court house and the county office buildings, in the City of, Salem.: "
At the last meeting of,.the Authority it was-voted to provide
Your consultant with the attached correspondenceT,and information
r - ,relativesto additional available land in the Central.Business
t DistrictJor the County Complex.'
For,your information�I am enclpsing a,copy,of the letter "
sent to your consultant and'.also a copy of the Illustrative Site
Plan which indicates those parcels noted An the attached corres=
pendence. `
I- sdncerely hope that`the project area in"the-City of Salem a
+' will be;given serious consideration as a 'site when you make.your
final 'recommendation.
' Respectfully yours; ti
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Attorney William H. Gleed, Jr. "
68 Emerson Street '
'Haverhill,,Massachusettsp
Dear Atty: 'Gleeds
The City of Salem and the Salem Redevelopment 'Authority are `
' - interested in the-retention of. the;County Complex, 'including the
court house and the .county office buildings, in the City of Salem.
At the last meeting of;the Authority _it was voted to provide
your-consultant with the attached information relative to'a_ ddi-
tional land available' in the Central Business District; for the,
County Complex. '
` For your information I am enclosing'a•,copy :Of the letter .sest y
r to your consultant and also a copy:of.the Illustrative Site Plan
which indicatea those 'parcels noted in she attached correspondence:
• I sincerely hope that the project area in the City of Salem `
will• be given serious consideration as a` site when you make your
final recommendation. _ • ,.
_3 Respectfully yours,+
:. John .W. Barrett
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County Commissioners
56.Shore Drive . -sachusetts'
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Dear Mr, Burke:
The Cityof Salem and .the Salem Redevelopment Authority'
-are
,. interested in,the retention-of the .County Complex, including'-the '
court house and the county office buildings,•"in- the City'of Salem.
At the .last4meeting'of the Authority it was voted to provide
a. `• your consultant with the attached information relative .to additional
+ available land in the Central Business District for the County
Complex.'
F Foxr your information I .am enclosing a copy, of the letter sent'
to your consultant and also a copy of the Illustrative Site Plan
which indicates those parcels noted ,in the attached correspondence,
I sincerely hope that the project' area,in.'the City of Salem .
, will be given serious ;consideration as a site when you make your
final recommendation. s y.
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Myo Peter Mayer
Haldeman and Oos!anssoa
150 Causeway street
Boston, Massachusetts 00114
Dear Mr. Mayer&
The Salam Redevelopment Authority, at its meeting hold
January 20, 1971, discussed the status of you study relative to
the relocation of the court complex presamily located an pedals"
street.
The Masbate, of the Salem Redevolopmamt Authority r000W .
Rise the potential adverse economic attest telocatien of this
ooaQluc or ANY Portion of tar would have an the economic wall
being of the Central Btuiswse Distriete
The Authority would like to otter for consideration throw
additional parcels which$ combined with Formal 5.19 would provids
a total of 105,946 square feet of land arca. The additional
Parcels are& Parcel P-1 (8.915 sq. tto)s Parcel P-II (140619 sgofto)
and Parcel 8.2 (31*509 sq. fto ).
It. after studying those additional sites in Conjunction
with Parcel B-id you need any further information, Please contact
the undersignede
sincerely yeses
John M. Barrett
JWB/Pw Bxecative Director
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FRANKLIN A, HEBARD
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FELIX A. KULIK
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CHANNING BACALL. JR.
TREASURER
FRANCIS H. MCGRATH
ASSISTANT TREASURER 1 2 L971
FRANCIS J. GRAY
' January 12, '
1 SECRETARY (PRO-TEM)
:f The Honorable Francis W. Sargent
Governor, Commonwealth of Massachusetts
State House
Boston, Massachusetts
Dear Governor Sargent:
The following is an extract from the minutes of the meeting of the
Salem Redevelopment Authority held on January 6, 1971.
"A motion was made by Mrs. Ida A. Furnari, seconded by Channing Bacall
that it be RESOLVED, it is the judgment of the Salem Redevelopment Authority
that in order for the Salem Redevelopment Authority to attain its desired
objectives outlined in the Heritage Plaza-East Urban Renewal Mass. R-95
Plan it is imperative that construction of the inter-connector road to
Route 95 through Salem be completed as early as possible and the Governor
of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts be requested to Lift the moratorium
on the construction of I-95.
Upon roll call the following voted aye: Channing Bacall; Mrs. Ida
A. Furnari; and Francis McGrath.
Absent from the meeting: Francis Gray and Franklin A. Hebard.
The Vice-Chairman declared the resolution adopted."
The Salem Redevelopment Authority has had a 40 acre central business
* r district project -. Heritage P.laza-East - in execution since February, 1968.
Some $10,000,000 of State, Municipal and Federal funds are involved in this
project. Properties have been acquired, residents and businesses have been
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successfully relocated and demolition of a number of .structures has already
taken place. Major public improvements in traffic circulation will be
undertaken this year. We have advertised the availability of land for resale.
We are moving - we are not standing still.
Salem is only eight (8) square miles in size. It is, as you know, a
coastal community and, as such, is dependent for its commercial success on a
trading area population that comes from an interior land area. The automo-
bile has made the customer more mobile - the advent of the shopping center
in the suburban communities has adversely affected mercantile business. Salem
is an industrial and tourist center as well. The need for a connector from
I-95 to Salem is a lifeline - one without which the city cannot economically
survive. Developers who are interested in Salem have been encouraged to
xT come into the area because of the proposed connector.
The prime question of the potential developer has been,"When will the
I-95 connector be a reality?" A nebulous answer of five years from now has
been satisfactory when you explain engineering studies and road alignments are
underway. However, the truthful answer that we must give today is "we don't
really know - a moratorium has been imposed," has hampered our sales program.
I am enclosing for your study pages from our Developer's Kit which show
the proposed I-95 connector in relationship to our project area. The high-
way connector as a selling tool and, as a vital necessity to our economic
well-being, cannot be minimized. It is a must, both on paper and in fact.
In 1976 the Commonwealth of Massachusetts will celebrate the Bicentennial
of the American Revolution. The first armed resistance to the British took
place in Salem in February 1776. Many tourists will visit the Commonwealth
during this celebration. Without proper access they will probably avoid the
city that, according to the Dept. of Commerce and Development statistics,
attracts more inquiries than any other area in the Commonwealth except for
Cape Cod.
We urgently request positive action on your part to remove your recently
' imposed moratorium on I-95 and its connector to Salem.
Respectfully yours,
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John W. Barrett
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. .signed was instructed to forward to Governor Sargent a ,resolution
r ay adopted by the, Salem Redevelopment'Authority•relative to his
moratorium on Route I-95. I know,you are well aware of the economic'..
impact, the' moratorium will-have on the renewal project and' then
activities in the City and you'will work toryour utmost to 'sea that'
, this connector is brought'to fruition..
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Honorable Samuel"E, Zoll r
Mayor, .City of Salem• ,
City Hall ,
Salem, Massachusetts
Dear Mayor'Zo11t
At a meeting of the Salem.Redevelopment Authority the under-
signed was instructed to forward to Governor Sargent a resolution
adopted by the Salem Redevelopment Authority relative to his
moratorium on°Route I-95`. I know you are well aware of the economic
impact the moratorium will have on the renewal project and other
activities in tte City and you will work to your utmost to see that
this connector is brought°to fruition.
Enclosed is a copy of the correspondence sent to Governor Sargent
for your files.
Respectfully yours,
John 'W. Barrett
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Honorable Henry J. O'Donnell
`4 House*of. Representatives
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Boston,-Massachusetts
Dear Repre'sentative.,0'Donnell:
At it meeting of the.Salem Rededelopment Authority the under-. ,
signed ias,instiucted to forward to Governor Sargent a resolution
adopted by the.Salem'-Redevelopment Authority relative. to,his
moratorium on Route,I-95. I know you are weli .aware of the economic
impact the'moratorium'will have on the renewal project and other
y activities in the City:and you will work to your utmost to see that
this connector is brought to fruition.
y Enclosed for your file is a ,copy of the correspondence. sent to
Governor Sargent. , •'
' Respectfully yours,
* " John W: Barrett
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Honorable Robert E. Cahil'1
House of Representatives «.
State- House
Boston, Massachusetts ;
Dear Representative Cahill:
` At a meeting of the. Salem Redevelopment Authority the under-
signed was instructed to forward to Govenor Sazgent 'a .resolution , 4
adopted by the Salem Redevelopment Authority relative to his
moratorium•on Route I-95. I know you are well aware of the economic
impact the moratorium will have on the renewal project and other
activities in the City and you will work to your utmost to see that #
this connector is brought to fruition. `
Enclosed for your file is a copy of the correspondence sent to '
Governor Sargent. .•
Respectfully yours,
John W. Barrett
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Honorable Kevin B. Harrington !
Senate President
The State Senate'
' State House
Boston,,Maisachuietts '
Dear Senator Harrington:
At a meeting of the Salem Redevelopment. Authority the'under- ,
signed was! instructed. to forward to 'Governor Sargent a resolution
adopted by the Salem Redevelopment Authotity.relative 'to his
moratorium on Route I-9L ` I know you are well aware -of the economic
impact the moratorium will have on the• renewal project and-other
activities in the City andyou will work to your utmost to see that
this connector •is .brought to fruition.
.:, Enclosed for your file is a copy of the correspondence sent to
Governor Sargent. } ;
Respectfully yours,
. John W. Barrett
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. At a meeting of the Salem Redevelopment •Authority'the under- ~
signed was instructed to forwaid to Governor Sirgeint a resolution
adopted by the Salem Redevelopment Authority relative to his , '
moratorium on Route I.95. I-know-you,are well aware,-of the economic �g
impact-the moratorium will have,oa the-renewal project and other -
activities in the City, and you 'wiil work to gout utmost to see that - .
this. connector.is brought to ;fruition. '
' Enclosed .€or'your file is'a 'copy of.the correspondence sent ko-_.; .
Governor Sargent.,',
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January 9, 1971
TO ALL
AMERICA -
Mr. John Barrett
Salem Redevelopment Auth.
60 Washington St.
Salem, Massachusetts
Dear Mr. Barrett:
Business conditions in Salem are definitely not good as you know.
During the month of December our Salem store' s sales volume was
off over 20% from Decemberts volume in 1969 - and 1969 was a bad
year due in part to the G.E. strike.
During the previous nine months of this fiscal year the store
showed a substantial decline in volume and a greatly accelerated
net loss. The heavy December drop in volume, combined with the net
loss we realized through November, will result in a very substan-
tial net loss for our operation in Salem for the year.
We feel that the monthly rental of $833.33 ($10,000.00 annual) is
excessive and should be reduced to an equitable figure. Any consi-
deration you can give us to bring our rent down substantially to a
realistic figure will be greatly appreciated.
An early, favorable reply would be welcome.
Yours truly,
KAY JEWELRY COMPANY
By:
D. ,Marho in
Area Supervisor
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Salem Chamber of Commerce
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go&&n, Najlachu..set , ta9w--vt-WP the nso2ato2uuts on
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SALEM HOSPITAL
IN SALEM,MASSACHUSETTS
December 31, 1970
Mr, John Barrett
Executive Director
Salem Redevelopment Authority
60 Washington Street
Salem, Massachusetts
Dear Mr. Barrett:
For use by Salem Hospital, in an appropriate location
on existing hospital grounds, we would like to request that the
two panels in the brick wall on either side of the front en-
trance to the old Salem Hospital on Charter Street be donated
to the hospital.
We feel that these panels have important historical
significance and we would like to preserve them for future
generations.
We would be pleased to effect removal of them, if
you approve.
Sincerely,
Thomas A, ring�bn
Har
TAH/molh General Director
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81 Highland Avenue, Salem, Massacbusetts 01970 (617) 744-6000
HERITAGE PLAZA-EAST
- SALEM
JOHN W. BARRET,
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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
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HAROLD J. C N
SALEM*MASSACHUSETTS wssr. EzecurlvE olREcroR
60 WASHINGTON STREET SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970 TELEPHONE 744-6900
FRANKLIN A. HEBARD
CHAIRMAN
FELIX A. KULIK
VICE-CHAIRMAN
CHANNING BACALL. JR.
TREASURER
FRANCIS H. MCGRATH
ASSISTANT TREASURER PROGRESS REPORT
FRANCIS J. GRAY
SECRETARY (PRO-TEM) JANUARY 6, 1971
TO: Members of the Board of the Salem Redevelopment Authority
FROM: John W. Barrett
Due to the holiday season appointments were difficult to arrange
with various parties who have indicated interest as developers. However,
on Monday and Tuesday of next week, appointments are scheduled with two
potential developers.
A preliminary discussion was held with a potential local developer
for a small parcel in the project area.
A meeting was held with Mr. Sommers of the Telephone Company for
a discussion on properties contiguous to the existing Telephone Company
property on St. Peter Street and its engineering department is preparing
sketches to present to the Authority in the near future.
•' - December 28,• 1970
Mrs.' Ida A. Furnari
. 127 Marlborough Road ,
Salem,'.Mass. 01970 +
Dear Mrs, Furnari:'
Enclosed you will find.-your copy`-of the audit report as
promised at the most recent meeting of the Board.
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If you have any questions relative to same, .please'feel i
free to contact the undersigned.
Sincerely yours,
John W. Barrett
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HERITAGE PLAZA-EAST
SALEM
REDEVELOPMENT JOHN W BARRETT
�'VW"')'.G�•�y.Y Ib$b EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Nil' S:`i,Y~ , AUTHORITY HAROLD J. CORCORAN
SALEM•MASSACHUSETTS ASST. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
60 WASHINGTON STREET SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970 TELEPHONE 711-6900 '
FRANKLIN A. HEBARD
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FELIX A. KULIK.
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CHANNING BACALL. JR. "
TREASURER
FRANCIS H. MCGRATH December 28, 1970
ASSISTANT TREASURER
FRANCIS J. GRAY
SECRETARY (PRO-TEM)
Mr. Felix A. Kulik
9 Cleveland Road
Salem, Massachusetts
Dear Mr. Kulik:
At a meeting of the Salem Redevelopment Authority held on
December 16, 1970 the attached resolution was passed unanimously
by the members of the Board.
The members of the Authority have expressed appreciation at
the last meeting for your guidance and cooperation over the past
eight years and sincerely hope that your interest in renewal will
not be dimmed by your absence from the Board. In order to keep
you informed of what is taking place, minutes of each monthly
meeting will be sent to you as they are sent to the Authority.
Members of the staff have asked that I express, to you
their sincere appreciation for not only your friendship but your
spirit of cooperation during the period they have worked with you.
Sincerely yours,
John W. Barrett
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SALEM
REDEVELOPMENT JOHN W. BARRETT
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
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AUTHORITY HAROLD J. CORCORAN
SALEM*MASSACHUSETTS ASST. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
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60 WASHINGTON STREET SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970 TELEPHONE 744-6900
FRANKLIN A. HEBARD
CHAIRMAN
FELIX A. KULIK -
VICE-CHAIRMAN
CHANNING BACALL. JR.
TREASURER
FRANCIS H. MCGRATH
ASSISTANT TREASURER
FRANCIS J. GRAY
SECRETARY (PRO-TEM) PROGRESS REPORT - DECEMBER 1970
Follow up meetings have been held or are scheduled with major interested
developers.
Two recent events - publicity on the potential relocation of County
facilities and the delay in further planning for the connector from Route
I-95 will have a deleterious effect upon major developer interest. It is
difficult to assess which event will have the greater effect.
One developer who returned to the City yesterday (12/15/70) was
interested in the 70 foot office building complex. On this visit he returned
with another member of his firm. He was disappointed to learn of the potential
relocation of the County complex or of just the Superior and Probate Court
sections of the Federal Street complex. On his initial visit he inspected
existing buildings that now house legal firms (Masonic Temple and Kinsman
Block) that are relatively modernistic. He also inspected other buildings
which are not up-to-date. From what he saw he was able to expand his
interest and subsequently his firms interest in further study. He predicted
the tenancy of new office space to come from the legal profession and from
other ancillary service offices that need location in proximity to the
courts.
Mr. Peter Mayer of the consulting firm of Haldemann and Goranson inspected
the project area as well as sites contiguous to the Central Business District.
This firm has been engaged to study sites for the Court system and make a
report to a committee established to select a location for new facilities.
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He had surveyed Middleton and Danvers prior to coming to Salem. He gave
me no real indication of his preference but did indicate that the space
needs were of a very large size.
The Authority, I am certain, recognizes the economic necessity to retain
this complex in Salem. Accessibility is a major factor in the retention of the
complex and indecision relative to I-95 and its connector will enter into this
decision.
The people who come to view the project area from the outside generally
come by Routes 128 and 114 as they enter the City. Without exception, the
inaccessibility of the City to major population centers is raised as a primary
question. Developers recognize that as a seacoast community, Salem is missing
a major population area to the east and it is necessary to attract from further'
inland to get the concentration of population necessary to support economically
major new commercial investments. To date, the discussion of the impending con-
struction of I-95 and a connector to Salem, has helped to intelligently discuss
the lack of accessibility. Prolonged delay in a positive decision on this road
system can have a major impact on developer interest. I would recommend, that, as
soon as more definitive information relative to the connector is officially
received, the Authority be prepared to go on record as being opposed to any
delay in design and construction of I-95.
This report is not intended to be negative but points out two major events,
over which neither the Authority nor the municipality has any control, can have
effect on the project. Our efforts, individually and collectively, should be
utilized to insure the economic success of the project.
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Mr. Philip W. Bourne
Bourne, Connor, Nichols & Whiting ".
177 State Street
^ , Boston, Massachusetts
Dear Mr. Bourne3
Enclosed are the plot plans and photographs
of buildings in the Town Nall area that mere discussed:
Very trulyryours,
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John W. Barrett
Executive Directox` -,
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LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS
of SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970
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September 15, 1970 Salem Redevelopment Auth.
Mr. John W. Barrett, Executive Director
Salem Redevelopment Authority
60 Washington St.
Salem, Mass.
Dear Mr. Barretts
Thank you for accepting our invitation to bring us up to
date on Salem's urban renewal plans.
We'll look forward to seeing you Thursday, Novemher 19, at 5:00 p.m.,
at the home of Mrs. James A. Bailey, 120 Federal St.
Sincerely,
f o Qan� 5; a
Dolores S. Zielinski
(Mrs. Edward J. Zielinski)
Units Chairman
HERITAGE PIAZA-EAST
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JOHREDEVELOPMENT EXEC W. BARRETT
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
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SALEM*MASSACHUSETTS AUTHORITY ASST. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
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60 WASHINGTON STREET SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970 TELEPHONE 744-6900
FRANKLIN A. HEBARD
CHAIRMAN
FELIX A. KULIK
VICE-CHAIRMAN
CHANNING BACALL. JR.
TREASURER
FRANCIS X. MCGRATH
ASSISTANT TREASURER
FRANCIS J. GRAY
SECRETARY (PRO-TEM)
TO: Members of the Board of the Salem Redevelopment Authority
FROM: John W. Barrett
SUBJECT: Minutes of the Meeting of the Design Review Board Held
Nov. 24, 1970
DATE: December 1, 1970
Enclosed you will find the minutes of the Design Review
Board meeting of November 24, 1970 and exhibits 1 thru 4
relating to the proposals submitted by the Salem Housing Authority
for the Housing for the Elderly building. Said material should be
reviewed for possible discussion at the next meeting of the Salem
Redevelopment Authority December 2, 1970 .
HERITAGE PLAZA-EAST
SALEM
- REDEVELOPMENT JOHN W. BARR
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR E1626
AUTHORITY HAROLD J. CORCORAN
SALEM*MASSACHUSETTS ASST. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
60 WASHINGTON STREET SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970 TELEPHONE 744.6900
FRANKLIN A. HEBARD
CHAIRMAN
FELIX A. KULIK
VICE-CHAIRMAN
CHANNING BACALL. JR.
TREASURER
FRANCIS H. MCGRATH PROGRESS REPORT
ASSISTANT TREASURER
FRANCIS J. GRAY
SECRETARY (PRO-TEM)
Have answered by mail inquiries received from advertisement.
Meetings are being held with developers either at their office or
locally, whichever is more convenient to the developer.
Met yesterday (12/1/70) with major Boston financial organization
in their office. They have potential dual interest - their own
investment or encouraging development interest from developer groups
that use their services. Their major questions of concern settled
on the commitment and timing of the City to provide the parking and the
status of the proposed access road from I-95. Taxes, price of land,
etc. , were not discussed although preparation had been made for same.
They plan to send a staff technician to the city to inspect available
land in the near future. They inquired as to adding housing as a
reuse in the plan, combined with commercial uses to insure active on-
site customer traffic.
Another developer has an appointment for an on-site inspection
tomorrow with two more tentatively scheduled for next week.
Local developers who expressed interest north of Essex Street are
being contacted on an individual basis.
The timing for relocation of the fire station is critical. You
can ascertain from questions that the involvement of the developers is
dependent upon both his financial and development commitments.
John W. Barrett
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. Mr. ,William D. Somi era
'New England Telephone Company .z
.185. 'Franklin Street
Boston, Mass.,02107
r Dear Mr. Sommersc
Enclosed you will find a copy of the advertisement, reprints
of which we have recently ieceived, 'as. it appeared in the New
{ England Real Estate Journal:
if you have any questions relative to the disposition
parcels, please feel ''free to call this„office. _
Sincerely yours, a
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Almy Bigelow-6 washburn Inc.
188 Essex Street
Salem, Massachusetts 01970
Dear Mr. Anderson:
At your request`I am enclosing a copy of
the Activity Sheet in our relocation file relative
to the Block ,6 Parcel 6 property occupied by you. F.
Very truly yours,
SALEM REDEVELAPASW AUMORITY
John W. Barrett
Executive Director
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SAI.E�1•MA'SAGIiUSETTS ASST. El(ECUTIVE DIRECTOR
60 WASHINGTON STREET SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970 TELEPHONE 744.6900
FRANKLIN A. HEBARD
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FELIX A- KULIK
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FRANCIS H. MCGRATH
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FRANCIS J GRAY November 25, 1970
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Mr. Charles Angelakis
Red's Sandwich Shop
36 Lafayette Street
i Salem, Massachusetts .
y Dear Mr, Angelakis:
"' . At a meeting of the Design Review Board held Tuesday, November
24, 1970 at the office of the Salem Redevelopment Authority, the
design for a sign to be placed on the property owned by the Salem
Fraternity, to be occupied by your establishment, was approved.
The necessary permits for installation of the sign must be
obtained from the Building Inspector.
Sincerely yours,
C )ohW. Barrett
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Almy, Bigelow & Washburn, Inc
Salem, Beverly, Burlington, Danvers Plaza, Revere, Cambridge, Dorchester, Methuen, Nashua
October 31, 1970
Salem Redevelopment Authority
60 Washington Street
Salem, Mass. 01970
Att: Mr. John Barrett
Dear Mr. Barrett,
It is respectfully requested that Almyts be given
reconsideration on t1 rent reduction for the parking lot at Church
and Federal Streets.
Due to the general recession and urban renewal
demolition going on we find that our car count has dropped off by
6784 cars. This amounts to $1,696.00 in the period from Jan. 1, 1970
to Oct. 24, 1970.
Any consideration that your office can give us will
be greatly appreciated.
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60 WASHINGTON STREET • SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970 TELEPHONE 701-6900
FRANKLIN A. HEBARD
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FELIX A, KULIK
VICE.CNAIfl MAN
CHANNING BACALL. JR.
TREASURER
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ASSISTANT TREASURER
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Mr. Robert Lewis
New England Real Estate Journal
501 Washington Street
Boston, Massachusetts 02111
Dear Mr.. Lewis:
'3 Enclosed is a copy of material to be placed in the advertisement
for available land in the Heritage Plaza-East urban renewal area..
Please consider this communication as an order for 1,000 repaints
of a full page advertisement at a cost of $40.00. Please bill the
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to same. The Salem Redevelopment Authori.ty ,is tax exempt. Tax exempt
number is E042 322 192.
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r.�. Central Business District of Salem, Massachusetts is available for developer
} inquiry and proposals," according to an, announcement made today by Mr. Franklin
A. Hebard, Chairman of the Salem Redevelopment Authority.
Salem, located 20 miles north of Boston on the north shore, is within
easy accessibility of an affluent 200,000 population trading area. Salem, -
rich in history, has' been noted from the days of its commercial trade with.
the Orient as the hub of one of the wealthiest market areas in the Commonwealth.
Heritage Plaza-East, a .40 acre renewal project, encompasses approximately
half of the downtown business area. The Plan recognizes the necessity to cater
to the needs of the buying public and conveniently marries the vehicular and
pedestrian traffic through the creation of a pedestrian mall and arcades as
features of the Plan.
r Recognizing that traffic flow and parking needed improvement, the Salem
Redevelopment AuthorityPlandevelops a new vehicular traffic pattern through
the widening of existing streets and the extension and widening of other
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streets to develop an interior vehicular traffic flow. Over 1,000 municipal
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to the location of existing commercial and proposed new commercial areas for
customer convenience. Off-street loading areas are also provided for in the
Plan to facilitate the interior traffic flow and eliminate .inconvenience to ,
the shopping public.
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mercial uses complement the availability of cleared sites for construction.
The controls of the Plari for new construction call for the use of brick and
stone on exteriors fronting on public rights-of-way.
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Adjacent to the Heritage Plaza-East project boundary is the Essex County
'y government complex. A County office building, the Registry of Deeds, and Superior
and Probate Courts are all centrally located. Two major museums, the Essex
Institute and the Peabody Museum, are also located in the Salem Central Business
District. The activity created by these governmental and educational institu-
tions provide a most active daily customer flow.
Recognizing the convenience for the pedestrian, the Heritage Plaza-East
project provides a pedestrian mall on Essex Street - the major east-west shopping
street. This pedestrian area extends four blocks easterly from historic Town
House Square. Additional elements of open space conveniently lead the pedestrian
;# to the mall area.
?; High-rise housing for the elderly, consisting of 108 units is 'being provided
`g within the project area. These units will be owned and operated by the Salem
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Housing Authority. The city of Salem will construct anew Central Fire
Headquarters and Emergency Communications Center in the souther section of the
iproject.
New residential construction for single family, moderate income apartments,
and condominiums in recent years has stabilized population. Proposals under
discussion and on the drawing board indicate .fbrther residential construction.
Within its boundaries, the city of Salem houses the Salem State College
a� with a full-time enrollment in.excess of 4,000 students with an additional 2,500
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students in graduate and, continuing study programs. Salem Hospital and the
North Shore Children's Hospital, both presently undergoing expansion, offer the
largest medical teaching, nursing, and intern complex north of Boston.
_`:R Among industrial firms located in Salem are: Edgerton, Germeshausen d Grier;
`y5 Parker Brothers, internationally.known game manufacturer; Signal Manufacturing
Company (division of Smith-Corona-Marchant); and Sylvania Electric Products.
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"In excess of 170,000 square feet of prime commercial space in the
Central Business District of Salem, Massachusetts is available for developer
inquiry and proposals," according to an announcement made today by Mr. Franklin
A. Hebard, Chairman of the Salem Redevelopment Authority.
Salem, located 20 miles north of Boston on the north shore, is within
Yeasy accessibility of an affluent 200,000 population trading area. Salem,
rich in history, has been noted from the days of its commercial trade with
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f the Orient as the hub of one of the wealthiest market areas in the Commonwealth.
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half of the downtown business area. The Plan recognizes the necessity to cater
to the needs of the buying public and conveniently marries the vehicular and
pedestrian traffic through the creation of a pedestrian mall and arcades as
X features of the Plan.
r. Recognizing that traffic flow and parking needed improvement, the Salem
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*a Redevelopment Authority Plan develops a new vehicular traffic pattern through
,a the widening of existing streets and the extension and widening of other
y� streets to develop an interior vehicular traffic flow. Over 1,000 municipal
'r parking spaces at grade level and in parking structures are provided adjacent
`? to the location of existing commercial and proposed new commercial areas for
'. customer convenience. Off-street loading areas are also provided for_ in the
Plan to facilitate the interior traffic flow and eliminate inconvenience to
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the shopping public.
The retention of a number of existing structures housing viable com-
mercial uses complement the availability of cleared sites for construction.
The controls of the Plan, for new construction call for the use of brick and
1.4 stone on exteriors fronting on public rights-of-way.
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} government complex. A County office building, the Registry of Deeds, and Superior
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and Probate Courts are all centrally located.. Two major museums, the Essex
e Institute and the Peabody Museum, are also located in the Salem Central Business
District. The activity created by these governmental and educational institu-
tions provide a most active daily, customer flow.
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street. This pedestrian area extends four blocks easterly from historic Town
House Square., Additional elements of open space conveniently lead the pedestrian
' to the mall area.
High-rise housing for the elderly, consisting of 108 units is being provided
within the project area. These units will be owned and operated by the Salem
L Housing Authority. The city of Salem will construct a new Central Fire
q Headquarters and Emergency Communications Center in the souther section of the
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Ia'* and condominiums in recent years has stabilized population. Proposals under
discussion and on the drawing board indicate further residential construction.
Within its boundaries, the city of Salem houses the Salem State College
with a full-time enrollment in excess of 4,000 students with an additional 2,500
` students in graduate and continuing study programs. Salem Hospital and the
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North Shore Children's Hospital, both presently undergoing expansion, offer the
largest medical teaching, nursing, and intern complex north of Boston.
Among industrial firms located in Salem are: Edgerton, Germeshausen b Grier;
?ys Parker Brothers, internationally known game manufacturer; Signal Manufacturing.
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-apropos @lama industrial park will strengthen the economic base for the
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Developer inquiries for available parcels are enc_ra@t Said @«es
dshould be addressed to 5m w Barrett, Executive Director, Salem Rea_wpme«
\ Authority, k Washington Street, Salem,. Massachusetts 01970,
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FRANCIS J GRAY
SECRETARY (PRO-TEM)
,TO ",Members of the Board of the Salem Redevelopment Authority
FROM: John W. Barrett
DATE:; October30, 1970
SUBJECT: Town Hall Area p
The following is a letter from Mayor Samuel E. Zoll relative to the
utilization of properties around the Town Hall area for additional muni-
cipal office use.
"Dear Mr. Barrette
Pursuant to our numerous correspondence concerning the proposed Town
Hall area it is hereby requested that the Salem Redevelopment Authority by
formal vote either affirm the recommendations of the project or refuse to
recommend same. I would appreciate a roll call vote of all members present.
The administration considers this a condition precedent to the consid-
eration of this project."
Very truly yours,
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Samuel E. Zoll
Mayor
Backgrounds
The Preservation Advisory Panel, convened at the request of HUD,recommended
a re-study of the Town Hail area with the recommendation that certain buildings k
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(primarily the Salem Hardware and Alamo Cafe buildings) be retained. The z.
intent of the suggested retention would be to provide a proper architectural `
setting for the Town Hall. The recommendations of this panel relative to the
Town Hall area would receive the support of various historical organizations. <'
The retention of the structures would necessitate plan changes.
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I assume that some members of the Authority feel that the plan should be
changed to allow retention of the buildings. Based on this assumption, there
appears to be two alternatives.
1. Rehabilitation of the structures by existing owners.
Salem hardware - 5,016 square feet on two floors
Estimated cost of rehabilitation for use of both floors
$39,800 (exclusive of design or engineering) e:
Alamo Cafe - 3,606 square feet on two floors
Estimated cost of rehabilitation for use of one floor
$30,000 '(exclusila of design and engineering).This estimate
takes into consideration that interior of ground floor has been
rehabilitated and major work would be on exterior and foundation.
If the owner planned to utilize second floor, cost would be escalated
accordingly.
The retention of the buildings by private ownership would keep them on the
tax rolls and would decrease acquisition costs.
If the Authority were to recommend this approach, it would .be prudent
that - before changing the Plan - a complete writeup of necessary work to be done.
It would not be wise to assume anything since the Plan change does affect other
areas for disposition.
2. That the Authority purchase the structures, rehabilitation of same,
and sell to the City for additional office use. Utilized with the Town Hall,
this could be a satellite government center.
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Salem Hardware - 5,016 square feet
Estimated cost (including design and engineering)
$44,178
Alamo Cafe - 4,000 square feet (2 floors + 400 sq. ft. on 3rd floor)
Estimated cost (including design and engineering) $73,310
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The Authority would still have the expense of acquisition. The project
cost would be increased by $11,488. The expenditures would be for exterior and
code requirements. The City of Salem would have to do necessary additional work
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9ueh as layout and partitioning. The City would, have to purchase the
rehabilitated structures from the Authority.
The total available space for office use on two floors of each building
is approximately 8,6DD square feet. A firm opinion has been expressed that C
the cost of rehabilitation for municipal use to get the relatively small
usable area is excessive.
' Note - The Authority is at a disadvantage to determine wheiher. or not the City �
has a need for this space. The Church Street buildings slated for acquisition
includes Veteran's Services, Licensing Board, Plumbing d Gas Inspector, the
Fire Chief '(fire pr#ventiou bureau, etc), and Civil Defense. It also includes
a garage and work area for the public property department. The Fire Chief and
Civil Defebse.will relocate .in the new central fire headquarters. Neither ,
structure is usable for garage and storage for public property. The Licensing ;
Board, Veterans Services,. and Plumbing and Gas Inspector are those involved
in the project itself that :could use the space.
The. Authority has no.knowledge of any needs for overall space for other
City departments. However, he planned relocation of the Recreation Dept. has
been mentioned tip the. press; i do not feel we have or should gather facts
that support the -peed for all of the space. This, , I assume, is a function of
the Superintendent of Public Property. The City itself may well have plans
that are not pub4lc_ lnformat3on.
This sa" €s nof.being written for public release through the press or
otherw€se but rather for the members of the Authority's personal use to assist
in reaching a decision as' epelled out in the letter from the Mayor.
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FRANCIS J. GRAY
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T0: Members of the Board of the Salem Redevelopment Authority
FROM: John W. Barrett
SUBJECT: Policy matters- design concept of the mall area
DATE: Oct. 30, 1970.
I submit to the members of the Authority once again, the policy
matters for design concept of the mall area, as discussed at the
meeting of the Design Review Board, and for possible discussion
at the meeting of the Authority November 4, 1970.
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Mr. Kerr, acting on a memo to the SRA dated 25th '
September 1970 relative to policy matters concerning the design ?
of the Essex Street Mall, discussed the concepts currently pro-
sed b referral to the project area model in the SRA offices. rq,
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The North Mall, he suggested, might be considered aS
su erblock with a major pedestrian interchange at the intersection
of the mall and the Derby Square complex. Paving patterns should
be varied for ornamental purposes as well as to define individual
spaces. ;Street furnishings should be grouped in saturation clusters
for varied spatial experiences. There should be an attempt made
to establish visual targets along the mall by use of furnishings
to establish spaces. In each cluster, furnishings might best be
identical in design yet spaced or arranged in different patterns. '.
One aspect of the street architecture should not be overpowered F"
by another -- the whole should be heterogeneous.
In response to the specific questions posed in the memo
of September 25th, before referred to, the Design Review Board �E+
made the following preliminary comments: F
1.. The concept of "breaking up" the mall area into a
number of distinctive spatial environments. Query: Does the
Authorit a Tee with this demi a cone t of "fra ntation" within
an overall un ed design), according the primary functional
qualities of each space? Answers The Design Review Board is ,
generally sympathetic to this approach but reserves final opinions
pending submission to the Board of detailed studies of the area.
2. The concept of organizing the spatial environment
through a varied arrangement of a limited inventory of street fur-
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nishings, developing thereby an individualistic treatment of each
functional area. Query: Does the Authorit a lee with this design
concept of unified design. of street furnish ngs. but varied arrange-
ment? Answers The Design Review Board is generally sympathetic to
this approach but reserves final opinions pending submission to the
Board of detailed studies.
3. The concept of selection of items of street furnishings
of good, conservative contemporary design to provide a proper back-
ground or setting for a generally varied and heterogeneous archi-
tectural character. Quer s . Does the Authorityagree with this cossee t
of the use of street furnish s of contemporarydemi a as a means of
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Answer: The Design Review Board reserves final opinions pending
submission of detailed studies, but at present underlines the
desirability of selecting well designed conservative, contemporary
street furniture guaranteed for wear and durability. It stresses
the point that Salem, in essence, is not a muteum city to the ex-
clusion of all else and should express the contemporary 20th centurF
scene.
4. The concept of emphasizing man-made items of street
furnishings and low maintenance plant materials arranged in satura-
tion plant clusters to shape and organize the spatial environment.
er s Does the Authorit a ree with this a hasis on the use of
man-made tams landsc is arranged n saturation clusters?
Answer: The Design Review Board is generally sympathetic but reserves
final opinions pending submission of detailed studies. The area of
the mall is an urban space with attendant maintenance problems.
Furnishings, equipment, and landscaping should be compatable with y
minimal maintenance. Upon submission of more detailed schemes, the F:
installed and maximum growth - height of trees should be presented.
5. The concept of the use of a mixture of brick, paving
block and pre-cast aggregate paving panels as the surface materials
for the mall, limiting the use of brick and paving block for orna-
mental or decorative purposes. Query: Does the Authority agree withY;
this materials list and the emphasis to be placed on the ornamental
and decorative use of brick and avis block? Answer: The Design
Review Board reserves nal opin ons pending submission of detailed
studies. It does express concern over the use of an aggregate due
to inherent deterioration qualities.. It suggests variety of usage
along the mall as well as possibility of reverting in some areas
to the extant cobbled (or Belgian block)paving under the present
Essex Street road surface.
b. The limitation on sign graphics to prohibit the use
of national advertising brands or trademarks. Query: Does the
Authorit ree with this limitation? Answer: The Design Review
Board s sympathetic and would consider any or all signs proposed
for use within the project area to be subject to review by the Design
Review Board before installation.
Philip Chadwick Foster Smith :
Secretary, Design Review Board
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The School Committee has under consideration as a site for the proposed
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The Salem Redevelopment Authority recommends rejection of this site for
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A. An element such as a 20000 student school which is a major
consideration was never considered by the Authority during the planning
process for the center of the City.
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C. The pedestrian and vehicular circulation plans would be
completely disrupted.
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IS A MAJOR CONSIDERATION WAS NEVER CONSIDERED BY
THE AUTHORITY DURING THE PLANNING PROCESS FOR THE
CENTER OF THE; CITY .
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November 16, 1970
Mr. Fred Crockett "
220 Lafayette Street
FSalesi, Massachusetts
Dear Freda
I certainly enjoyed our conversation the other day and thank
you for your interest.
I would appreciate your sending me the name and address of
the president of the Ben Franklin stores in Baltimore, Maryland
so that I may send him some material. If there are any develop-
ments after sending him the material, i will keep you informed.
Thank you again for your interest.
Sincerely,
' John W. Barrett
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TO: The Members of the Board of the Salem Redevelopment Authority
FROM: John W. Barrett
DATE: October 1, 1970
At a meeting held with Mr. Robert Kerr September 23rd, it
was suggested that Mr. Kerr submit to the Authority a list of
policy matters relative to the pedestrian mall design which will
require decisions to be made by the Members of the Board.
Attached for your review you will find those items of immediate
concern to the Board, as well as items for future discussion and
decision, as prepared by Mr. Kerr.
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a Memo: Policy Matters, Heritage Plaza-East Urban Renewal "Pro)eet Pedestrian " ` t;
Mall Design
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60 Washington Streetvx
Salem, Massachusetts . " k ;'
Date: 25 September;.1970
1) The following matters of design policy are wbmitted t(i",the Authority•for decFsion, as w z 1 ,`
directed at the-meeting on Wednesday; 23:September,:1970: Item"s:under"2),leloW,`are * n
matters:of immediate concern; items tinder 3) below 'are matters of less' ressi momeflt 4.
for future discussion and decision. s "�
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4 a) The concept of "breaking- up" the mall area Ynto a"number of distinetives` ` �;",n�;
environments,: keyed to particular functional charocteristics, under the"following` _ d ¢� ,, ^,
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I" traffic.interchanges (pedestrian and pedestrian_=vehiciej v Washington Sheet
i frontage, b- Derby Square-North Mall intersection, cY NSW $t Peter Street_ ' _- ,
frontage (east and west) and"d- Liberty Street frontage„ " „'}ry,e �
2- ornamental public spaces- a= Derby,Square, b- �entrol $tlsiet and c blew `
St Peter Sheet east frontage to1ibertyStreet frontage,
3- active retailing areas: a—Washington Street:frontage to, Derby Square-North ,
Mall intersection, b- Derby Square-North Mo 1141rMersection`to Ceritrol Street,
c- Central Street to New St Peter S,treet.west frontage d d NortFi MaAI'from ;
Derby Square-North Mall intersection- to Federal Street14
Query: Does the Authority agree with this design cohcepT of "fragmentation" (within
an overall unified design), according, to the:primary-functional quolities:of eoah.spaea. '
The alternative to this concept would be a consistency and uniformity of potwl''arra�9e
ment emphasizing the Iinearity-of Essen Street and the North Mall
b) The concept of organizing the spatial environment ,through a vaned ,arrangement
limited inventory of street furnishings, developing thereby an irdividualist4e treatment
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of each functional area.
? Query: Does the Authority agree with this design concept of unified design of street a� a cs
furnish- s but,varied arrangement? The altemative;.are 1 unified assign of sheet �6.%� °��`'
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i" furnishings with unified:arrangement.and pi cement, 'thereby creating a more forgwl , a." r :;
spatial environment, 2- varied desion of street fumishinga with,vnified.arrangement , a.
and placement or 3- varied design of street furnishings and varied ai4arigement a d/ -
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c) The concept of selection of items of street furnishings of good, conservative con-
temporary design to provide a proper background or setting for a generally variedand
heterogeneous architectural character. .
Query: Does the Authority agree with this concept of these of street furnishings of
' contemporary design as a means of establishing a unified setting for the area's varied,
I `S architecture?.Alternatives to this concept would include the use of street furnishings
designed as reproductions of forms characteristic of a particular crchitecturol style or
historic perO. Shouldt e alternative be preferred by the Authority, an additional
decisibn would have to be taken as to the particular style or period which would be [
emphasized in the design of street furnishings.
d) The concept of emphasizing man-made items of street furnishings and low maintenonee
i plant materials arranged in saturation clusters to shape and organize the spatial environ-
ment.
Query: Does the Authority agree with this emphasis on the use of man-made items of
landscaping, arranged in saturation clusters? Alternatives;would include emphasis on
the use of natural materials, arranged in either saturation clusters or'in a more formal
and dispersed pattern (i.e. small caliper street trees placed
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e) The concept of the use of a mixture of brick, paving block and precast aggregate(I-o„�ellv�)
paving panels as the surface materials for the mall, limiting the use of brick and paving
block for ornamental or decorative purposes.
Query: Does the Authority agree with this materials list and the emphasis :to'be placed
on the ornamental and decorative use of brick and paving block? Alternatives would
include the use of brick and block throughout, as initially proposed in the Project
Improvements component of the Application for Loan and Grant, or the.use of un-
relieved pre-cast aggregate panels, asphalt or concrete paving throughout. (N..B. We
believe that brick and block paving would prove to be, too expensive and feel that an ;
unrelieved aggregate, asphalt or concrete paving would be.visually.undesireable.)
f) The limitation on sign graphics to prohibit the use of nationaladvertising`,brands or
trademarks.
Query: Does the Authority agree with this limitation?
3) The following are matters for consideration for future discusion and will be illustrated by
specific.examples of recommended materials and/or designs,
a) use of clear, round plastic globes, mounted on either a IW bronze anodized aluminum
standard (in either "cluster" or single unit arrangements) or as wall .brackets as the basic
pedestrian l ighting unit;
b) use of bronze anodized aluminum for all metal fabrications;
0 e c) use of Standard Medium as the type face for all pubieally provided signs and informational
{ displays, with the exception of street signs; 4.
d) designs for specific items of street furnishings (benches, planters, efe.);
e) plant materials list.
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THOUGHTS ON REDEVELOPMENT — SALEM TOWN HALL AREA
•II N—'GGEN�ER.AL I " I
I .,. ME RELATIONSHIP OF NON—TAXABLE PROPERTY AREAS AND LAND WITHIN
THE PROJECT BOUNDS , APPEARS TO BE . OUT OF PROPORTION TO THETAX—
; ABLE ' AREASyAND AN IMPROVED ECONOMIC .T AX BASE FOR THE CITY I6
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GO.I NC— TO BE DIFFICULT TO ACHIEVE UNDER THE MOST IDEAL CIRCUM
SITANCES: -
( A), THE ESSEX INSTITUTE , PEABODY MUSEUM , STATE ARMORY COURT
FACILITY AND CHURCH FACILITIES TOGETHER WITH' EXISTING CITY
AND PLANNED CITY STRUCTURES ARE ALL LOST FOR TAX PURPOSES
AT THIS TIME .
(S .IN KEEPING WITH THESE CONSIDERATIONS , IT 1.8 QUESTIONABLE
3,.61, fid WHETHER OR NOT , THE ACQUISITION OF ANY NEW PROPERTIES OR I'"LAND AREAS SY THE CITY WITHIN THE PROJECT AREA IS SOUND
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AREA IN. QUESTIONs
ECARDING THE ACQUISITION OF BUILDINGS IN THE VICINITY OF THE
':. TOWN HALL FOR. CITY GOVERNMENTAL OFFICE : .
( A) ' ,THE , STRUCTURES' ARE NOT BASICALLY DESIGNED TO HOUSE ANY PRES
ENT OAY MUNICIPAL 'FUNCTION .
a�0�': PHYSICALLY , EVEN AFTER ALTERATIONS, THEY WILL NOT PERM�I T,
EFFICIENT BUSINESSLIKE OPERATIONS .
" •(C) '. AFTER SUBSTANTIAL SUMS HAVE BEEN EXPENDED TO REHAB IL.I TATEr
THE. BUILO.INGS, CITY GOVERNMENTAL FUNCTIONS MUST BE ADJUSTED
TO MEET, THE BUILDINGS, RATHER THAN HAVING BUILDINGS DESIGNED I� dI
To MEET PRESENT DAY CITY GOVERNMENTAL FUNCTIONS .
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PROBLEM TO THE CITY . -
(E ) ' BECAUSE GOVERNMENT FUNDS MA-Y BECOME AVAILABLE TO REHABILITATE
THE ''BUILDINGS IS NO JUSTIFICATION FOR UNDERTAKING - THE,"TASK .
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,s( F) ' THERE IS NO DISTINCTION BETWEEN SO—CALLED "GOVERNMENT MONEY"
AND "C I4TY MONEY° . IT ALL COMES FROM THE TAX PAYING PUBLIC '
OF WHICH WE ARE ALL A PART .
( G) REGARDING HISTORICAL FACTORS , THERE ARE MANY OTHER STRUCTURES .
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OF THE SAME PERIOD OF ARCHITECTURE EXISTING WITHIN ' T.HE CITY
OF 'EQUAL OR MORE HISTORICAL IMPORTANCE ,
` CONCLUSION:
. ,. I . , � A STUDY . OF THE TOWN HALL AREA IN DETAIL HAD MERIT CONSIDERING
e 'ALLr OF THE FACTORS INVOLVED . HOWEVER , THE CONCLUSIONS. AND
RECOMMENDATIONS ARE NOT SUFFICIENTLY SOUND IN VIEW OF EXISTING
'COND-I.TIONS TO WARRANT ANY CHANGE IN .THE BASIC REDEVELOPMENT PLAN. .
1ERITAGE"PfAZA-EAST
SALEM
REDEVELOPMENT JOHN W. RARRETI
Ib R6 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
AUTHORITY HAROLD J. CORCORAN
ALEM�MASSACH USETTS ASST. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
60 WASHINGTON STREET SALEM, MASSACNUSETTS 01970 • TELEPHONE 746-6900
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FRANKLIN A. HERARD
CHAIRMAN ++AA
FELIX A. KULIK �
VICE-CHAIRMAN
CHANNING SACALL. JR.
TREASURER
FRANCIS H. MCGRATH - November 6, 1970
ASSISTANT TREASURER
FRANCIS J. GRAY
SECRETARY (PR04EM)
Mr. George Widenfeller
Dept. of Housing d Urban Development
15 New Chardon Street
Boston, Massachusetts
Dear Mr. Widenfeller:
This letter will confirm our telephone conversation of Wednesday,
November 4,` 1970. On Tuesday at 10:50 P.M. a fire started in a
building owned by the Salem Redevelopment Authority located in the Central.
Business District of the City of Salem on the corner of Essex and St. Peter
Street. A general alarm was sounded.
On Wednesday morning, under orders from the Fire Chief and the.Building
Inspector (copies of their letters are attached) the Salem Redevelopment
Authority was ordered to demolish said building in the interest of public
safety. The side wall on St. Peter Street and the front wall on Essex
Street were in danger of collapsing in the public ways.
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As you are well aware, it was impractical to secure three bids on short
notice for demolition of said building and a telephone call was, made to you
requesting permission to proceed on one proposal due to the urgency of the
matter and in the ,best interest of public safety.
After conversation with you� IMr. Siflinger and Mr. Brown, the Salem
Redevelopment Authority was verbally authorized to engage Northgate .Construc-
tion Corp. to demolish said building at a cost not to exceed $10,500.
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Northgate Construction Corp., for your records, is presently engaged
under contract #3 with the Salem Redevelopment Authority for the demoli-
tion of buildings in the Heritage Plaza-East area and his equipment was
readily available to perform the necessary task.
We have on file in the office of the Salem Redevelopment Authority
Poloroid photographs of said building prior to its demolition. showing the
potential danger to the public from bulging exterior walls.
I hope this information is sufficient for your files. and appreciate
sincerely your prompt action in securing permission to proceed on this
matter.
Respectfully yours,
SALEM REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
/John W. Barrett
Executive Director
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Mr.."Thomas F. Maguire =
Superintendent of Schools
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Dear Mr. Maguire: n
At a"meeting of the Salem Redevelopment Authority held on Wednesday,
November 40 - 19709 a discussion took place relative to proposals made by
the architect for. the School Committee relative to the construction of a
2,000 student high school on air rights over Riley Plaza.
A formal vote of the Authority was taken at this meeting recommending
a rejection of the use of Riley Plaza as a site for a new 2,000 student
high school since:
A. an element such as a 2,000 student high school, which is a
major considerations-was never,considered by the Authority during the plan-
ning process for the center of the City;
B, the structure, as proposed, would be completely out of propor-
tion with all the plans for Heritage Plaza-East from both a human and a
physical scale;
C. the pedestrian aad vehicular plan would be completely disrupted.
The plans for Heritage Plaza-East provide parking for customers and
businesses located in the area. - The continuance of the use of Riley Plaza
as a parkingfacility for the Central Business District, is a necessity.
_. Disruption of the existing Riley Plaza by the construction of a high school '
would greatly affect the proposed plans for Heritage Plaza-East. .
If there-£s any further information that you would like to have, I would
be pleased to discuss the"plans for Heritage,Plaza-East with you or your
architects at:any time. -
` - Sincerely yours, .
p - John W. Barrett
SALEM REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY - MEMORANDUM
FROM: FRANCIS J. GRAY, MEMBER
TO : FRANKLIN HEBARD , CHAIRMAN
SUBJECT: COMMENTS ON ADMINISTRATION. .
1 . AS A MEMBER OF THE SALEM REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY , IT IS
,DISCOURAGING TO RECEIVE THE AUGUST "NEWSLETTER" REFERRING
TO JULY, ON SEPTEMBER 25TM. UNFORTUNATELY , IT SEEMS THAT
THIS IS TYPICAL OF OUR OPERATION IN MANY AREAS AT THIS
TIME
2. THE •RECENT RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO THE DIRECTOR ' S RESPONS-
IBILITY AND DUTIES HAS APPARENTLY BEEN FILED AND FORGOTTEN .
POSSIBLY HAVING NEVER BEEN UNDERSTOOD .
3 . PAGE 5 - MINUTES OF THE SEPTEMBER i6TM MEETING :
"THE AUTHORITY AUTHORIZED THE DIRECTOR TO OBTAIN SKETCHES , . ISI
ETC . " NO AUTHORIZATION WAS REQUIRED . THE DIRECTOR WAS
MERELY REQUESTED TO OBTAIN INFORMATION IN KEEPING WITH HIS
RESPONSIBILITY .
4. IN GENERAL , IT SEEMS THAT ANYTHING THAT CAN BE PUT OFF UNTIL
TOMORROW IS NEVER THOUGHT OF BEING ACCOMPLISHED TODAY .
5 . AS I SEE IT , THINGS CAN NOT CONTINUE AS THEY ARE GOING .
AS CHAIRMAN, POSSIBLY YOU CAN PRIVATELY CALL TO THE ATTEN-
TION OF THE DIRECTOR , THE SERIOUSNESS OF HIS SITUATION BEFORE
THERE IS A PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF THE MATTER WHICH , SOONER OR
LATER , IS BOUND TO TAKE PLACE .
SEPTEMBER 28, 1970.
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Resolution entitled "Duties and responsibilities
of members of Salem Redevelopment Authority and its
Executive-Director".
1. The members of the Salem Redevelopment Authority,
whose duties and powers are created pursuant to The Hous-.
ing Authority. Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
are primarily responsible for the success of the urban
renewal program in its city bearing in mind that the 9
ultimate success of the program depends on the full parti-
cipation, cooperation and support of the Mayor, govern-
ing body and the general public of .the City of Salem.
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2. The members of the Salem Redevelopment Authority
are the "Board of Directors" appointed by city and state
governments to oversee the urban renewal program so that
it is accomplished effectively and efficiently in order
to attain the desired objectives outlined by the govern-
ing body of the City of Salem.
3. In order to accomplish these objectives the
members of the Salem Redevelopment Authority are respon-
sible for the hiring of the Executive-Director, professional
staff, counsel and technical consultants.
4. The members of the Salem Redevelopment Authority
are prepared to attend monthly meetings and spend the
time necessary in order to study and intelligently vote
on all important questions in order to get the job done.
5. The Executive-Director shall administer the
urban renewal program. He will direct and coordinate
the services of the technical consultants, staff, attorneys
and other experts as they are needed.
He will explain complex technical matters to the
members of the Authority so that they can choose intel-
ligently between alternatives.
He will prepare and deliver to each member of the
Authority a brief monthly progress report relative to
promotion of land, disposition to private and public
developers and any and all matters relating to land
disposition and new construction.
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He will explain and promote the urban renewal program
to the public and keep all interested people in the
community informed about the general progress of the
project by establishing and circulating a monthly news-
letter.
He will be the salesman for urban renewal land and
actively seek responsible developers and bring about the
sale of project land quickly at a fair return and for
e quality development.
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SALEM-MASSACHUSETI AUTHORITY ASST. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
60 WASHINGTON STREET SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970 TELEPHONE 744.6900
FRANKLIN A. HEBARD
CHAIRMAN
FELIX A. KULIK
VICE-CHAIRMAN
CHANNING BACALL. JR.
TREASURER
FRANCIS H. McGRATH November 4, 1970
ASSISTANT TREASURER
FRANCIS J. GRAY
SECRETARY (PRO-TEM)
TO: Members of the Board of the Salem Redevelopment Authority
FROM: John W. Barrett
SUBJECT: Progress Report - November 1970
A meeting was held with Mr. Gorin of Almy's; Mr. Deery of
F. W. Woolworth Co.; and Mr. Leonard Green of Berenson Corporation
and gave them large scale maps of the project area so that they
could analyze their interest in the area.
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FRANCIS H. MCGRATH November 4, 1970
ASSISTANT TRF.gvU RF.R
FRANCIS J. CRAY
SEORFTARY IBRO-TF.MI
TO: Members of the Board of the Salem Redevelopment Authority
FROM: John W. Barrett
SUBJECT: Progress Report - November 1970
A meeting was held with Mr. Gorin of Almy's; Mr, Deery of
F. W. Woolworth Co.; and Mr. Leonard Green of Berenson Corporation
and gave them large scale maps of the project area so that they
could analyze their interest in the area.
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SALEM*MASSACHUSETTS ASST. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
60 WASHINGTON STREET SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970 TELEPHONE 744.6900
FRANKLIN A. HEBARD
CHAIRMAN
FELIX A. KULIK
VICE-CHAIRMAN
CHANNING BACALL. JR.
TREASURER
FRANCIS H. MCGRATH
ASSISTANT TREASURER
FRANCIS J. GRAY
SECRETARY (PRO-TEM)
NOTICE OF MEETING
Notice is hereby given in accordance with Section 23A,
Chapter 39 of the General Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachu-
setts, that a meeting of the Board of the Salem Redevelopment
Authority will be held Wednesday, November 4, 1970 at 5:00 P.M.
at the office of the Salem Redevelopment Authority, 60 Washington
Street, Salem, Massachusetts (fourth floor).
SALEM REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
John W. Barrett
Executive Director
October 30, 1970
Salem, Massachusetts
HERITAGE PLAZA-EAST
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REDEVELOPMENT JOHN W. BARR
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
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- T` AUTHORITY HAROLD J. CORCORAN
SALEM+MASSACHUSEI lT S ASST. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
60 WASHINGTON STREET SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970 TELEPHONE 744-6900
FRANKLIN A. HEBARD "
CHAIRMAN
FELIX A. KULIK
VICE�CHAIRMAN
CHANNING BACALL, JR.
TREASURER
FRANCIS H. MCGRATH
ASSISTANT TREASURER
FRANCIS J. GRAY
SECRETARY (PRO-TEM)
TO: Members of the Board of the Salem Redevelopment Authority
FROM: John W. Barrett
SUBJECT: Policy matters - design concept of the mall area
DATE: Oct. 30, 1970
I submit to the members of the Authority once again, the policy
matters for design concept of the mall area, as discussed at the
meeting of the Design Review Board, and for possible discussion
at the meeting of the Authority November 4, 1970.
John W. Barrett
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60 WASHINGTON STREET 4 SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01976 TELEPHONE 700.6900
FRANKLIN A. HEBARD
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FELIX A. KULIK
VICE,CHAIRMAN
CHANNING BACALL. JR.
TREAiVRER
FRANCIS H. McGRATH
ASSISTANT TREASURER
FRANCIS J. GRAY
SECRETARY (PRO-TEMI
TO: Members of the Board of the Salem Redevelopment Authority
FROM: John W. Barrett
SUBJECT: Policy matters - design concept of the mall area
DATE: Oct. 30, 1970
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I submit to the members of the Authority once again, the policy
matters for design concept of the mall area, as discussed at the
meeting of the Design Review Board,and .for possible discussion
at the meeting of the Authority November 4, 1970.
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Mr. Kerr, acting on a memo to the SRA dated 25th 1
September 1970 relative to policy matters concerning the design as
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of the Essex Street Mall, discussed the concepts currently pro-
posed by referral to the project area model in the SRA offices,
The North Mall, he suggested, might be considered a �
superblock with a major pedestrian interchange at the intersection
of the mall and the Derby Square complex. Paving patterns should
be varied for ornamental purposes as well as to define individual
spaces. Street furnishings should be grouped in, saturation clusters
for varied spatial experiences, There should be an attempt made
to establish visual targets along the mall by use of furnishings
to establish spaces. In each cluster, furnishings might best be
identical in designyetspaced or arranged in different patterns. E_{
One aspOct.,of the street architecture should not be overpowered €t`
by another ,-- the whole should be heterogeneous. `
In response to the specific questions posed in the memo y
of September 25th, before referred to, the Design Review Board „
made the following preliminary comments:
1. The concept of „breaking up" the mall area into a
number of distinctive spatial environments, Querys Does the n
Authorit i tee with this desi n cones t of �'fra mentation" within
as ovesal un ed design), according to the Pr mary functional
uatfes of each sace? . Answer: The Design Review Board isg
generally sympathet c to this approach but reserves final opinions
pending submission to the Board of detailed studies of the area. p
2. The concept of organizing the spatial environment "y
through a varied arrangement."of a limited inventory of street fur-
nishings, developing thereby an individualistic treatment of each
functional area. r s Does the Authorit agree with this design >*
concept of unified des gn of street furnish ngs, but varied arrange-
sent? Answert The Design Review Board is generally sympathetic to
W=s but reserves final opinions pending submission to the
Board of detailed studies. ?
3. The concept of selection of items of street furnishings '
of good, conservative contemporary design to provide a proper back-
ground or setting for a generally varied and heterogeneous archi-
tectural charactero aez s Does the Authorityares with this concept
of the use of street urnis is s of contemporary des as a means of
establishing a unified sett ng for the area's varied architecture? f ;
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submission of detailed studies, but at present underlines the
desirability of selecting well designed conservative, contemporary
street furniture guaranteed for wear and durability. It stresses
the point that Salen, in essence, is not a museum city to the ex-
clusion of all else and should express the contemporary 20th centuryc =_
scene.
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4. The concept of emphasizing man-made items of street
furnishings and low maintenance plant materials arranged in satura-
tion plant clusters to shape and organize the spatial environment.
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Does the Authorityagree with this a hasis oa the use of
man-madeItems landsc in arzan ed in saturat on clusters?
Answer: The Design Rev ew Board is generally sympathetic but reserves
final opinions pending submission of detailed studies. The area of
the mall is an urban space with attendant maintenance problems.
Furnishings, equipment, and landscaping should be compatable with '.
minimal maintenance. Upon submission of more detailed schemes, the
installed and maximum growth - height of trees should be presented.
5. The concept of the use of a mixture of brick, paving
block and pre-cast aggregate paving panels as the surface materials
for the mall, limiting the use of brick and paving block for orna-
mental or decorative purposes. Quer Does the Authority agree with F,
this materials list and the emphas s to be placed on the ornamental
and decorative use of brick and avin block? Answer: The Design ,
Review Board reserves nal opinions pending submission of detailed
studies. It does express concern over the use of an aggregate due
to inherent deterioration qualities. It suggests variety of usage
along the mall as well as possibility of reverting in some areas
to the extant cobbled (or Belgian block)paving under the present
Essex Street road surface.
b. The limitation on sign graphics to prohibit the use ;
of national advertising brands or trademarks. Query: Does the
Authority agree with this limitation? Answer: The Design Review
Board is sympathetic and would consider any or all signs proposed
for use within the project area to be subject to review by the Design
Review Board before installation.
Philip Chadwick Foster Smith �..
Secretary, Design Review Board
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MASSA, ASST.94 ASST. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
60 WASHINGTON STREET SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970 TELEPHONE 744-6900
FRANKLIN A. HEBARD
CHAIRMAN
FELIX A. KULIK
VICE-CHAIRMAN
CHANNING BACALL. JR.
TREASURER MEMORANDUM
FRANCIS H. McGRATH
ASSISTANT TREASURER
FRANCIS J. GRAY
SECRETARY (PRO-TEM)
TO: Members of the Board of the Salem Redevelopment Authority
FROM: John W. Barrett
DATE: October 30, 1970
SUBJECT: Town Hall Area
The following is a letter from Mayor Samuel E. Zoll relative to the
utilization of properties around the Town Hall area for additional muni-
cipal office use.
"Dear Mr. Barrett:
Pursuant to our numerous correspondence concerning the proposed Town
Hall area it is hereby requested that the Salem Redevelopment Authority by
formal vote either affirm the recommendations of the project or refuse to
recommend same. I would appreciate a roll call vote of all members present.
The administration considers this a condition precedent to the consid-
eration of this project."
Very truly yours,
(signed)
Samuel E. Zoll
Mayor
Background:
The Preservation Advisory Panel convened at the request of HUD,recommended
a re-study of the Town Hail area with the recommendation that certain buildings
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(primarily the Salem Hardwaie and Alamo .Cafe buildings) be retained. The
intent of the suggested retention would be to provide a proper architectural
setting for the Town Hall. The recommendations of this panel relative to the
Town Hall area would receive the support of various historical organizations.
The retention of the structures would necessitate plan changes.
I assume that some members of the'Authority feel that the plan should be
changed to allow retention of,.the buildings. Based on this assumption, there
appears to be two alternatives.
1. Rehabilitation of the structures by•existing owners.
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Salem Hardware - 5,016 square feet on two floors
Estimated cost of rehabilitation for use of both floors
$39,800 (exclusive of design or engineering)
Alamo Cafe - 3,600 square feet on two floors
Estimated cost of rehabilitation for use of one floor
$30,000 (exclusive of design and engineering).This estimated
takes into consideration that interior of ground floor has been
rehabilitated and major work would be on exterior and foundation.
If the owner planned to utilize second floor, cost would be escalated
accordingly.
The retention of the buildings by private ownership would keep them on the
tax rolls and would decrease acquisition costs.
If the Authority were to recommend this approach, it would be prudent
that - before changing the Plan - a complete writeup of necessary work to be done.
It would not be wise to assume anything since the Plan change does affect other
areas for disposition.
2. That the Authority purchase the structures, rehabilitation of same,
and sell to the City for additional office use. Utilized with the Town Hall,
this could be a satellite government center.-
Salem
enter.Salem Hardware - 5,016 square feet
Estimated cost (including design and engineering)
$44,178
Alamo Cafe - 4,000 square feet (2 floors + 400 sq. ft. on 3rd floor)
Estimated cost (including design and engineering) $73,310
The Authority would still have the expense of acquisition. The project
cost would be increased by $11,488. The expenditures would be for exterior and
code requirements. The City of Salem would have to do necessary additional work
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such as layout and partitioning. The City would have to purchase the
rehabilitated structures from the Authority.
The total available space for office use on two floors of each, buil ding
is approximately 81600 square feet. A firm opinion has been expressed that
the cost of rehabilitation for municipal use to get the relatively small
usable area is excessive.
Note - The Authority is at a disadvantage to determine whether or not the City
has a-need for this space. The Church Street buildings slated for acquisition
includes Veteran's Services, Licensing Board, Plumbing d Gas Inspector, the
Fire Chief (fire prevention bureau, etc.), and Civil Defense. It also includes
a garage and work area for the public property department. The Fire Chief and
Civil Defense will relocate in the new central fire headquarters. Neither
structure is usable for garage and storage for public property. The Licensing
Board, Veteran's Services, and Plumbing and Gas Inspector are those involved
in the project itself that could use the space.
The Authority has no knowledge of any needs for overall space for other
City departments. However, the planned relocation of the Recreation Dept. has
been mentioned in the press. I do not feel we have or should gather facts
that support the need for all. of the space. ,._This, I assume, is a function of
the Superintendent of, Public,Property. The City itself may well have plans
that are not public information.
This memo is not being written.for public release through the press or
.otherwise but rather for the members of the Authority's personal use to assist
in reaching a decision as spelled out in the,letter from the Mayor.
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Y I am curFent-ly engaged in a 're6earCh 'prgje,ct relating to the renewal •.•' '
of wateffront _industrial areas. In connection with this, work, I .
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that •a'copy of a study done, for your city. by BlairAssociates..,
e6titled, Salem Waterfront Study (19631) ,_would be nf ,genefit' to r„
If possible, I Would like to'- a copy. of this publication.
a charge" is,necessary ,'' please •inPorm me of' the .amount.' A' t'
that you can give .me;,in this regard will-•be•'appreciated n"
Sincerely'ydurs,
James N. Nichol
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Architects and Engineers
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01 East Boston, Massachusetts 02128
f„ ATTENTION: Mr. Harding
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Gentlemen:
This letter will confirm our recent telephone conversation.
F In reviewing the proposal for housing for the elderly, the Planning
tS Consultant raised a question as to whether the front and rear
"•,z requirements could be merely met if the basic 64 x 92 foot building
were rotated on its axis about 750 so that it parallels the rear
} property line or Charter Street.
' It is recognized that this might mean re-orientation of some
rooms proposed on the ground level so that common space may relate
} to open area.
Please advise if this was considered as an alternate, or if
rejected, please state why. Please advise if this is feasible and
� acceptable.
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As. indicated over the telephone there are other minor conditions
relative to parking spaces, interior landscaping of certain areas in
the driveways, etc. , all of which I am sure could be more readily
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MEMORANDUM
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From: Morton B. Braun October 14, 1970
Subjea: Proposed Housing Project for the Elderly on
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ber 22, 1970 prepared for the Salem Housing Authority by Robert
Charles, Associates. These Proposals relate to the Housing for
the Elderly proposed for Parcel H-1. Our conclusion is that although
the Redevelopment Authority has been
given two choices, they are
not the only choices which are available, even working within the
basic building layouts recommended by the architect. I suggest that
the matter be reviewed further with the Housing Authority and its
` architect, so as to reach agreement on a site plan which is accept-
able to the Housing Authority, and which also more nearly meets
the requirements of the Urban Renewal Plan. Our second conclu-
sion is that the Renewal Plan will have to be modified to permit
a building taller than that now allowed in the Urban Renewal Plan.
In addition, there may be other minor changes as discussed in detail
below.
`j Proposal #1 calls for a building whose basic dimensions are 64'
x 92' with an attached wing at its southwest corner, abutting the
property lines. The building in Proposal #1 is to be 12 stories and
110' high. This Proposal does not meet the requirements of the Urban
Renewal Plan in several ways. The Plan limits buildings to seven
stories of 701. However, as noted earlier, I would recommend that
this limitation be changed. The Proposal shows a front yard of 6'
along Charter Street whereas 15' is required in the Plan. The
3 Proposal shows no rear yard whereas 30' is required. Moreover,
? the Plan calls for a screening or trees or shrubs where residential
uses adjoin non-residential uses, and the proposal does not meet
.i that requirement.
r I believe the front and rear yard requirements could be met
entirely or very nearly so if the basic 64' x 92' building were
' rotated on its axis about 750 so that it paralleled either the rear
property line or Charter Street. Such a rotation might mean re-
orientation of some of the rooms proposed for the ground level, so
a that, for example, the common space could relate to the outdoors
as it does in the present Proposal.
The architect is to be commended for providing a substantial
amount of landscaped area around the Pickman House. This
landscaped area is unbalanced in the Proposal with a larger area
shown to the west of the building as compared with the east. I
believe the reason for having done so is because of the location
of parking spaces and the exit drive. However, I do not believe
the Proposal would suffer if one parking space to the east of the
Pickman House were sacrificed for a larger landscaped area. As
I will discuss below, I believe the "lost" parking space can be made
up in another way.
The Proposal shows 35 parking spaces which are in excess of
the 22 spaces which would be required if the controls in the Plan
were followed strictly. I would certainly support the Authority
in its effort to provide more than the minimum specified in the
Plan. The Plan requires a minimum of 9' for the width of parking
spaces. The Proposal shows 10'. The architect should consider
using the lesser width, or a dimension in-between, thereby picking
up a few spaces, one of which would compensate for the additional
landscaped area suggested for the.P.ickman House. Another point
'= needs to be made with respect to the parking area. The Proposal
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pear to indicate one-way circulation. However, the width of the
two drives is 20' whereas the Plan requires a minimum of 12' for
one-way use. In other words, the Proposal would permit -- perhaps
encourage -- two-way traffic. Consideration should therefore be
given to narrowing the width of these drives. One other point con-
cerning the parking area: the Proposal does not comply with Para-
graph 9. 9. 7 of the Plan concerning landscaping in the interior of
a parking area, which specifically excludes using landscaping along
the perimeter of a parking lot, as part of the 5% requirement.
fj Proposal # 1 is in accord with the requirements of the Plan in
so far as the maximum lot coverage is concerned. It also complies
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with the requirements of the Plan for landscaped open space and
usable open space. Indeed, the Proposal is commendably generous
Ori in its provision of an outdoor yard, and balconies for each apartment.
The Proposal also complies with the Plan's requirements for side
yards. It does not comply with the Plan regarding distance between
buildings.
Finally, the Proposal slightly exceeds the controls of the Plan
insofar as maximum density is concerned, per Paragraph 14. 5. That
"'' paragraph permits a maximum of 120 dwelling units per net acre.
` The Disposition Plan, as most recently revised, shows Parcel H-1
to contain 37, 494 square feet, which area would allow 103 units using
the maximum density stated in the Plan. The building in Proposal #1
. . shows 11 floors with 10 units each for a total of 110. The difference is
insignificant, and it can certainly be maintained that the larger number
serves a social purpose. A modification of the Plan is therefore in
order.
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' To sum up for Proposal #1, there are a few modifications
which the architect can make easily in order to satisfy the
Urban Renewal Plan; there are a few minor modifications which .
the Redevelopment Authority can make to accommodate the
Proposal, including an increase in the permitted height of the
building. I again suggest, however, that the building be rotated
in order to allow for larger front and rear yards,
Proposal #2 poses many of the same questions as does Proposal
#1. I will not go into all the details for Proposal #2 since many of
the applicable questions were raised above. My principal point,
again, is that the Redevelopment Authority ,has not been given the
additional choices using the same building layout, which would
better reflect both Authorities' objectives,
The basic building in Proposal #2 measures 4216" x 101. The
architect has attempted to come close to the height limitation of
the Plan in a building 75' high, with 8 stories in 2 wings. The same
building shape and floor layout could be utilized by increasing the
height of the building so as to maintain the same total number of
dwelling units while eliminating a wing. In that way, building
coverage, which even under the present Proposal does not exceed
the maximum set by the Plan, would be decreased so as to provide
for more parking and more landscaped area. The narrower build-
ing in Proposal #2 as .compared to Proposal #1 would certainly meet
the front and rear yard requirements of the Plan:. As stated pre-
viously, 1 am confident that with very little change to its site pian,
and with an increase in the maximum height of the building, the ,
Housing Authority will be able to achieve its economy of scale, but
within the controls of the Plan.
Proposal #2 complies with the Plan with respect to parking,
coverage, front yard, side yard, screening, landscaped open space,
and usable open space. . It does not comply with respect to the rear
yard (although it does to a greater extent than Proposal #1) height,
density, and landscaping within the parking area, as well as distance
between buildings.
The dimensional requirements in the Urban Renewal Pian for
;i Parcel H-1 are the same as those to the Density Regulations of the
AZoning Ordinance for the R-3 District, with the single exception of
the required distance between buildings (25' in the Plan; 40' in the
ordinance). However, the Zoning Ordinance specifically states that
its Density Regulations do not apply to "elderly housing projects ---
etc. "
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GENERAL
TERRITORIAL COMMANDER
THE SALVATION ARMY
FOUNDED IN 1865 BY WILLIAM BOOTH
COLONEL JOHN W. BAGGS MASSACHUSETTS DIVISIONAL HEADQUARTERS TELERNONE
DIVISIONAL COMMANDER LIBERTY 2-5420
147 BERKELEY STREET
BOSTON. MASSACHUSETTS 02116
RECEIVED
OCT 2 6 1970',
Lalem Redevelopment AuN.I October z z , 1970
Mr. John W. Barrett
Salem Redevelopment Authority
GO Washington Street
Salem, 'Mass . 01970
Dear Mr . Barrett :
This will acknowledge with thanks your letter of
October 14 , 1970 reflecting the attitude of the members of the
Authority regarding The Salvation Army ' s request for consideration
as a developer in the Heritage-Plaza-East project area . Further
to this , we have received from individuals in Salem copies of the
newspaper story on this matter, and it would appear that some of
the members of the committee are most unsympathetic to The
Salvation Army' s position .
I can readily understand their position in wanting
to strengthen the tax base of the city by encouraging business
and wholesale construction and reconstruction . However , it
would seem to me that this position should have been stated to
The Salvation Army at the outset of our dialogue ratifier than
court our friendship by leading us to believe we could be a part
of the total project. All of this has contributed to a definite
hardship which is being experienced by The Salvation Army . How-
ever, we will continue to search for a site outside the project
so we can establish a permanent location to continue to do the
many services requested by the citizens of Salem.
We do appreciate the temporary location provided us
by the Redevelopment Authority and particularly your personal
interest on our behalf..
Sincerely your ,
B i Ve l 1 m D . Iiazzard
SECRETARY
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PROGRESS REPORT
A meeting was held with Mr. Gorin of Almy's in the
Mayor's office as noted in last report.
As a result of this meeting, on Thursday, October 22,
at 10 A.M. another meeting will be held with Mr. Gorin, Mr. Leonard
Green of Berenson Associates (Boston based developers) and a
representative of F. W. Woolworth Company. Mr. Gorin contacted
the Berenson Corp. after his visit here and requested a further
exploratory meeting.
The advertisement in the New England Real Estate Journal
will run in their November 6th issue. When I called to place the
advertisement for the October 30th issue, they recommended the
November 6th issue would give better coverage. The Commonwealth
of Massachusetts (Department of Commerce and Development) purchased
an insert section which lists all Massachusetts advertising. They
then distribute the section to a broker's list and also use it for
current requests. The circulation would be thus increased somewhat.
We will also have a story on the same page so that we may utilize
reprints of the entire page for additional mailings from this office.
John W. Barrett
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Phone(617)743-2853
October 5, 1970
John W. Barrett, Executive Director
Salem Redevelopment Authority
60 Washington Street
Salem, Massachusetts 01970
Dear Mr. Barrett:
Please be advised that I am in receipt of the Notice of Taking, of
Company land designated as Block 1, Parcel 11A on Property Line Map,
Heritage Plaza-East, Project Mass. , R-95. A deed regarding the
subject premises prepared by George P. Vallis, Esq. , has also been
received with his letter of September 24, 1970, requesting that the
deed be executed by this Company and returned to his office with a
partial mortgage release.
As expressed in my letter of April 16, 1968, to your office and in
our several discussions thereafter, the taking of land for widening
of Ash Street will eliminate most of our parking area along the
westerly side of the 35 St. Peter Street building. It would be most
desirable if the Authority would convey land to the northerly side
of our building to replace the parking area so eliminated.
The Company has a multi-million dollar investment in real estate
and equipment at this location employing over 300 people who handle
the Company accounts for the entire northeastern area of Massachusetts.
We look forward to the future expansion of this operation through the
addition of a third floor, for which the building has been designed,
when the expansion of business in the area so demands.
Land to the northerly side of our building has been designated for
redevelopment (Parcels 0-1, P-3 and P-4) and is to be sold by the
Authority for this purpose.
What better purpose could it serve than ours, to insure for the
City of Salem that the Telephone Company's Accounting Center would
continue to operate and expand here, providing substantial tax
revenue and employment.
' Mr. Barrett 2. October 5, 1970
As previously expressed, this Company would like to be designated
as the redeveloper of Parcels 0-1, P-3 and P-4. We would use it
as a parking area for the 300 people currently employed at 35 St.
Peter Street and for the future expansion of the Accounting Center.
The taking of Company land on Ash Street by Eminent Domain on
September 2, 1970, by the Authority will produce a stifling
result, complicating the critical parking problems in this area unless
relief is provided.
Please accept this letter as due notice that the New England Telephone
& Telegraph Company does not recognize nor accept the payment of
$24,200.00, as just compensation for the taking of 4,350 square feet
of land from its property on Ash Street.
We hereby submit that an exchange of land, for example, an equitable
portion of Parcels 0-1, P-3 and P-4, would far better suit our needs
and those of the City of Salem.
The intent and purpose of Urban Renewal directs the Authority to
encourage tax producing businesses to establish themselves in the
redevelopment area. The interest and prosperity of existing business
facilities are equally important.
If we cannot look forward to the improvement of the environment for
our business and our employees through Urban Renewal the relocation
of our entire accounting operation may be determined to the only
reasonable alternative.
May I look forward to an early opportunity to negotiate an exchange
of land which we would consider to be more just compensation for
the land which has been taken by the Authority.
Very truly yours,
Real Estate Engineer
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Mr. William D. Sommers
Real Estate Engineer
New England Telephone Company
185 Franklin Street
Boston, Mass. 02107
Dear Mr. Sommers:
The Salem Redevelopment Authority is in receipt of your letter of
October 5, 1970 which was read into the records of its meeting held
Oetbber 7, 1970.
The Authority is aware of the hardship being created by the taking
of land along the westerly side of your building. The Authority
further recognizes the investment of the New England Telephone Company
in the facilities in this area and the importance of same to .the
economic well being of this community.
The areas designated as parcels P-3 and P-4 will be restudied with
the aim of making an equitable adjustment with your company in the best
interest of all concerned. Further Parcel 0-10 located at the corner
of Bridge Street and St. Peter Street, will be advertised for development
the latter part of this month. A copy of the advertisement will be sent
to you so that you are aware that itis available for proposals.
In the meantime, there is land available for temporary parking in
the general vicinity of your St. Peter Street office. Might I suggest
that you refer this matter to someone in the Telephone Company who
might be in a position to discuss the leasing of temporary facilities
for off-street parking for employees of your St. Peter Street location.
I look forward to working together to solve this problem to the
mutual benefit of all concerned.
Sincerely yours,
John W. Barrett
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From the Law Offices of PEARL, McNIFF & CREAN 30 Main Street Peabody, Massachusetts 01960.
TELEPHONES
PEABODY
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MEMORANDUM BOSTON
289-3458
TO: Mr. John W. Barrett FILE NO.
Salem Redevelopment Authority, Salem, Mass. , 01970 DATE: Oct. 5, 1970
SUBJECT: RE: Kerneo. Inc, vs. Salem Redevelopment Authority
Dear John:
The Answer of the SAlem Redevelopment Authority together with Interrogatories
to the Petitioner has been filed in Superior Court.
RECEIVEDI
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Very truly yours,
SIGNED:
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Colonel John W. Baggs
Divisional Commander
Salvation Army of Mass. , Inc.
147 Berkeley Street
Boston, Massachusetts
Dear Colonel Baggs:
The Salem Redevelopment Authority is now desirous of clearing
the properties in the Heritage Plaza-East area among which is that
property presently occupied by your organization at 10-10 Church
Street. The demolition of this property wil•1 be necessary to
accomplish certain scheduled improvements in the project area.
I would like to arrange, at your earliest convenience, an
a appointment at this office to ascertain what efforts the Salva-
tion Army has made toward finding a new location for its facilities,
since time is most important from the standpoint of the Authority.
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At the time of acquisition a 120-day notice for vacating was
i sent. Said notice shall terminate on June 9, 1970. Please call
this office (744-6900) so that we may arrange an appointment as
soon as possible.
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Colonel John W. Bagga
Divisional Commander
Salvation Army of Mass.f. Inc.
147 Beik_eley Street
Boston Massachusetts
_ Dear Colonel Beggs:
The Salem Redevelopment'Authority is now desirous of clearing
the 'properties in the Heritage Plaza-East area among which is that
property presently occupied by your organization at 10-10k Church
Street. The demolition of this property will be necessary to
accomplish certain scheduled improvements in the project area,
I would like'to arrangeo. at your earliest convenience, an
appointment at this office to ascertain what efforts .the Salve-
tion A has made g location toward finding anew ca on for its f a
cilities
since time is most important from the standpoint of the:Authority.'
At the time of acquisition a 120-day notice for vacating was
sent. Said notice shall terminate on June 9, 1970. Please call
this office (744-6900) so that we may arrange an appointment as
soon as possible.'
Sincerely yours.
;e E John W..Barrett
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ERIK WICKBERG LT,COMMI99DONER J. CLYDE COX
GENERAL TERRITORIAL COMMANDER
THE SALVATION ARMY
FOUNDED IN 1865 BY WILLIAM BOOTH
COLONEL JOHN W. BAGGS MASSACHUSETTS DIVISIONAL HEADQUARTERS TELEPHONE
DIVISIONAL COMMANDER LIBERTY 2-5420
147 BERKELEY STREET
BOSTON. MASSACHUSETTS 02116
September 18, 1970
Mr. John W. Barrett
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Salem Redevelopment Authority 060 Washington Street SEP 2
Salem, Mass. 01970 BIBOROaEV
Dear Mr. Barrett:
This will acknowledge your letter of September 14, 1970 relative
to The Salvation Army property at 10-10k Church Street, Salem, Mass.
It is quite evident there is a misinterpretation or misunderstand-
ing between the Authority and The Salvation Army.
The sites which had been proposed to us by the Authority when we
were first negotiating were acceptable to this organization and then we
were informed that they could not be considered.
Every site that had been recommended to us was certainly undesir-
able as it either created a problem from the standpoint of location or we
could not build on the kind of lot that had been suggested.
We do not know who informed you that The Salvation Army was going
to temporarily re-locate at the Beverly corps quarters, as this certainly
did not emanate from this headquarters and therefore whoever gave you the
information was erroneous in their communication.
Also we do not know who informed you that we intend to purchase
property at Summer and Crombie Streets as this had never been proposed to
our Board, but we were just trying to seek every possible site that real
estate agents were making available to us.
We cannot agree with you that the Authority have been doing all
they could "to help us, as most of them were commercial sites and were
entirely unsatisfactory from a location standpoint and the only ones that
were satisfactory, we were told that they could not be made available to
US,
We certainly are interested in the comment made in the paragraph
third from the end which indicates that the Authority would be willing to
entertain a proposal for any available site in the project area. Certainly
this had not been indicated to us and we are very appreciative of the fact
that this is going to be possible and we will ask our Property Committee
."For Information and Inspiration Read The War Cry"
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Mr. John W. Barrett September 18, 1970
of the Advisory Board to contact you immediately as to the possibility.
As you k mw, this is going to cost the organization considerable
amount of money to re-locate, as we have had no chance to put on a
capital campaign and we are at a stalemate as to what we can do.
We could not consider asking the public for funds when we did
not know where we were going to re-locate and you can understand our
predicament in this situation.
We recognize the problem of the Authority in trying to expedite
the matter, but we do hope that you will take into consideration .the
fact that this organization has, been seriously hampered in our plans
because of the inability to secure any"kind 'of re-location site accept-
able in order that we might provide a more meaningful program to the
community.
We are asking our Commanding Officer to call an immediate
Board meeting in order that we may discuss the contents of your letter
and hopefully that you may be able by then to supply us with informa-
tion concerning available sites in the project area that we can propose
to them.
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rely yours
Colonel
DIVI 1IONAL COMMA ER �ko oY„asst
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cc. Lieutenant Herbert White
Mr. Elmer Leibsch
ERIK WICKBERG LT.COMMISSIONER J. CLYDE COX
GENERAL TERRITORIAL COMMANDER
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THE .SALVATION ARMY I
FOUNDED IN 1866 BY WILLIAM BOOTH
COLONEL JOHN W. BAGGS MASSACHUSETTS DIVISIONAL HEADQUARTERS TELEPHONE
DIVISIONAL COMMANDER LIBERTY 2.5420
147 BERKELEY STREET
BOSTON. MASSACHUSETTS 02116
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August 28, 1970
Mr. John H. Barrett
60 Washington Street
Salmi, Mass. 01970
Dear Mr. Barrett:
Re:. The Salvation Army Property
10..10 Church Street
Salem, Mass.
We have been negotiating with the Salem Redevelopment Authority
for 2 years relative to the above. The representative of the Authority
assured us that it would give us all possible help in our relocation pro-
blem. About 18 months ago, we were shown possible sites on the redevelop-
ment plan maps - and indicated our interest in a particular site. Then
later on, this was withdrawn in a verbal conversation stating that the
Authority only would consider tax paying properties and we were informed
that nothing could be done in the area for this organization.
Several private sites were suggested to us all of which were
entirely unsatisfactory for our location plan. We combed the city SS
seeking the help of several realtors,. but the proscribing of the develop-
ment area restricted our ability to find a place.
As the responsible officer representing The Salvation Argy, I
wrote you under date of January 9, 1970 indicating that this organization
would be willing to sell providingassurance was given that we would not
be asked to vacate until we could find a satisfactory relocation.
Therefore, we are informing you that we are still unable to
locate a suitable place - either permanent or temporary - and it will
not be possible for as to vacate at this time.
We trust that the Authority will understand our predicament
and inability to comply with your wishes.
i sly o ,
RECLhVEd
C lonel
ISIONAL C MMANDER A U G 2 9 1970
ca. Lt. White alein Ra�erdoarJ
Mr. Elmer Leibsch
'Por Information and Tnspiration Read The War Cry
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ERM WICKBERG LT.COMMISSIONER J. CLYDE COX
',. GENERAL n TERRITORIAL COMMANDER
THE SALVATION ARMY
FOUNDED IN 1865 BY WILLIAM BOOTH
COLONEL JOHN W. BAGGS MASSACHUSETTS DIVISIONAL HEADQUARTERS TELERNONE
DIVISIONAL COMMANDER LIBERTY 2-5420
147 BERKELEY STREET
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS 02116
October 1 , 1970 j
Salem Redevelopment Authority
60 111ashington Street
Salem, Mass . 01970
Attention Mr. John 11, Barrett
Dear Mr . Barrett :
{Vould you please consider this letter as an expression of
intent from The Salvation Army of Salem, Mass , to purchase land in the
redevelopment area presently being cleared and identified as Parcel 01?
I£ this is not available , perhaps there would be another
parcel in that same area which could be considered for The Salvation
Army . As you know , because of your taking our property by eminent domain ,
we are without any land on which to build a structure whereby we can
continue the program of The Salvation Army in the Salem community .
Ile do appreciate your personal interest in trying to help
us secure property and suggesting a place where we might temporarily
locate . However, I would appreciate your informing the members of your
Board as to the diligent manner in which we have attempted to locate a
place where we might house The Salvation Army but to no avail . You will
recall in discussing this with you, we mentioned the fact that we had
visited the community at least twenty-five times to look at property and
in each case the cost was either too high or in an area which was too
distant from those whom we serve . If the Board of Directors will con-
sider our interest favorably, we are in a position to purchase land
immediately and in cooperation with the planning council outline a
program of construction .
Again , thank you for the courtesies extended to both
Brigadier Hazzard and me while visiting your office .
nc ely o rs ,
C lone1
D VISIONAL CO IAN DER
m RECEjAUth.
.1 OCT 5 Salem Redevel
"For Information and Inspiration Read The War Cry"
HERLT*GE PLAZA-EAST
SALEM
REDEVELOPMENT JOHN W. BARRETT
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
1626 HAROLD J. CORCORAN
SALEM*MASSACHUSETTS AUTHORITY ASST. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
60 WASHINGTON STREET SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970 TELEPHONE 740-6900
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FRANKLIN A. HE0AR0
CH pIRMPN
FELIX A. KULIK
VICE,CHA:'MAN
CHANNING BACALL. JR.
REAS RER October 14, 1970
FRANCIS H. MCGRATH Z
` ASSISTANT TREASURER
del FRANCIS J. GRAY
p SECRETARY IPRO-TEM) -
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Colonel John M. Beggs
Divisional Commander
The Salvation Army
147 Berkeley Street
Boston, Massachusetts 02116
Dear Colonel Baggss .
Your correspondence of October 1, 1970 was entered into the minuteb
s of the records of the Salem Redevelopment Authority at its most recent
t meeting held on October 7, 1970.
After discussion, it was unanimously voted by the Authority that
the Salvation Army be notified that it could not be considered as a
developer in the Heritage Plaza-East project area.
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The feeling of the Authority was that it would be most unfair to
encourage the Salvation Army to be a developer when the members of the
Authority, who must make the ultimate decision on this matter, intend
to encourage the development of land by tax-producing developers. Mem-
bers of the Authority feel that one of the major objectives of the plan
„j is to arrest the trend of economic decline in the area to achieve long-
term economic stability and to strengthen the tax base of the City,
through business and wholesale construction and reconstruction and
through the wise and efficient expenditure of public funds.
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` Members of the Authority also feel that failure to notify you
of this decision would eventually be a hardship to the Salvation Army
since a decision of this nature at a later date would cane after you bad
planned on, and designed for, a specific location. The Authority feels
that you should be encouraged to continue to pursue the acquisition of
a site outside the project area so that a permanent location could be
established in the City at an early date,
epectfully yours,
,i
Jo 'u Barrett
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TELEPHONE 744-0001 ��77 �f��—�-aa
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NORTH SHORE'S ONLY CUSTOM FUR SHOP
SALEM, MASS. 01970
Sept. 18, 1910
Mr. John Barrett
Salem Redevelopment Authority
61 Washington St .
Salem, Maass.
Dear ser. Barrett:
Mrs. Margolis and T wish to thank you and your associates
for the kind consideration in helping us in the removal
change from St . Peter St . to Essex St.
We are finally getting, settled.
,'hank you again.
)(ours truly,
Israel Margolis
RECEIVED
SEP 211970
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ESSEX INSTITUTE
SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS
0I970
OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR 7 October 1970
Clement Connelly, Esq.
Salem Redevelopment Authority
60 Washington Street
Salem,. Mass. 01970
Dear Mr. Connelly:
The Essex Institute acknowledges with
grateful thanks the generous gift of a
display case and glass shelving once
used in Gertrude's Hat Shop in the
redevelopment area.
The Essex Institute is a charitable corp-
oration under state and federal law.
Sincerely yours,
2a
David B. Little
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Direct
DBL:mkc RECEIVED
OCT 7 — 1.970
Salem Redevelop,.en; Lh.
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PROGRESS REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF THE
SALEM REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
The Authority has the obligation to make major public improvements.
Included among these is the construction of new streets by widening existing
streets and the realignment of St. Peter Street. For this reason major acqui-
sition and demolition of properties has taken place north of Essex Street.
The eminent domain taking involves the building at the corner of St. Peter
and Essex Street (Gordon and Todreas). Included as ground floor tenants are
Ted Cole, T. R. Kerr Furniture and Fanny Farmer in a two story section; Buddy's
Tot to Teen Shop and Salem Sport Shop in a three story section. The two story
section is involved in the realignment of St. Peter Street. After relocation of the
ground floor tenants and a number of small businesses (7) on the second floor, the
two story section can be demolished.
Whitman d Howard do not recommend that the contract for the street improve-
ments be let until all obstructions to orderly construction are removed. The
reason for this is due to the fact that a contractor may commence work any
place in the area and if he is held up in any way, would have grounds for a
suit against the Authority as has been the case in other projects. To avoid
this, a contract can be let to a given point, an addendum put out for bid at
the same time, and once the obstruction is removed then the addendum can be added
to the contract. In this manner, a potential suit is avoided.
The former Lafavour and Edward's stores can be used as temporary relocation
resources.
We cannot actively encourage tenants to relocate from buildings not owned
by the Authority unless we receive a request in writing for same from the tenant.
For this reason we have not encouraged anyone to move from Gordon-Todreas
property.
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However, staff members and/or myself have met with Salem Sport Shop,
Buddy's, Kerr's, Ted Cole's, Prudential and other tenants. All involved
know from the inception of the plan that the building was to be acquired
and relocation would be necessary.
With respect to developers who have been tentatively selected, Mr.
Shribman is working on the cost figures for the construction of a building
and indicates he will be seeking availability of mortgage financing on a
tentative basis.
Mr. Rogers is presently interviewing architects for his work and Mr.
Axelrod has notified me he has selected an architect to give him pre-
liminary sketches for his new addition.
We have also sent a letter to the New England Telephone Company relative
to the parcel or parcels north of their existing property bounded by St. Peter,
Bridge and Ash Streets. As the Authority is aware, we have talked with them in
the past and have indicated to them in writing that we would like to have
a decision from them as to their interest in developing the property in that
area.
The Planning Services Group has completed their work on the new disposition
map which reflects changes in parcels due to the final engineering of streets
and rights-of-way.
In checking with the Regional Office relative to the parking study sub-
mitted, I was told the work processing has stopped in the New York Office,
effective September 15 and anything that comes in now to the New York office
will be transferred to the Boston office for action. Douglas Manley, planner
for the New York Regional Office, will not be transferred to Boston and has
told Miss Susan Lang that he would be wrapping up the parking study for Salem by
the end of the week since he has been the one working with us on this matter
since its inception.
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Susan Lang who has been our Field Representative will be transferred to
Boston on Monday. She is not aware of how things will operate in Boston since
it will be almost a completely new team and no assignments have been given as
yet. When this happens we will be informed of who will be handling various
facets of the project.
GEORGE P. VALLIS
ATTORNEY AT LAW
70 WASHINGTON STREET
SALEM. MASSACHUSETTS 01970 RES.. 33 PLEASANT STREET
TELEPHONE 744-2172 SALEM. MASSACHUSETTS
TELEPHONE 744-1185
October 7 , 1970
Mr. John W. Barrett
Executive Director
Salem Redevelopment Authority
60 Washington Street
Salem, Massachusetts 01970
Dear John:
You have asked my opinion with regard to the dis-
position of that portion of Liberty Street included in
Parcel H-1 of the disposition plan in the Heritage
Plaza East Urban Renewal area.
Contrary to the belief of the Salem Housing Authority,
that portion of Liberty Street will not be deeded directly
to the Housing Authority by the City of Salem; but instead
it will be donated to the Redevelopment Authority by the
City in accordance with the terms of the Cooperation
Agreement so that it may become a part of disposition
parcel numbered H-1.
The disposition of said parcel H-1 shall be then
made in accordance with the development controls as set
forth in Section 14 of the urban renewal plan.
If you have any further questions regarding this
matter, let me know.
Ve truly yours ,
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G EORG ISP: �ALLIS
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ROBERT J. KERR, II . . . PLANNING CONSULTANT
6-THAMES STREET • , NEWPORT. RHODE ISLAND 02840 - TELEPHONE (407) 849-2847
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Memo: Policy Matters, Heritage Plaza-East Urban Renewal Project Pedestrian
Mall Design
To: Salem Redevelopment Authority
60 Washington Street
Salem, Massachusetts
Date: 25 September, 1970
1) The following matters of design policy are submitted to the Authority for decision, as
directed at the :meetinq o❑ Wednesday, 23 September, 1970. Items under 2),6elow, are
matters of immediate concern; items under 3), below, are matters of less pressing moment,
for future discussion and decision.
2) Immediaie Concerns:
a) The concept of "breaking up" the mall area into a number of distinctive spatial
environments, keyed to particular functional characteristics, under the following
categories:
1- traffic interchanges (pedestrian and pedestrian-vehicle): a- Washington Street
frontage, b- Derby Square-North Mall intersection, c- New St Peter Street
frontage (east and west) and d- Liberty Street frontage;
2- ornamental public spaces: a- Derby Square, b- Central Street and c- New
St Peter Street east frontage to Liberty Street frontage;
3- active retailing areas: a- Washington Street frontage to Derby Square-North
Mall intersec*ion, b- Derby Square-North Mall intersection to Central Street,
c- Central Street to New St Peter Street west frontage and d- North Mall from
Derby Square-North Mall intersection to Federal Street.
Query: Does the Authority agree with this design concept of "fragmentation" (within
an overall unified design), according to the primary functional qualities of each space?
The .alternative to this concept would be a consistency and uniformity of spatial arrange-
ment emphasizing the linearity of Essex Street and the North Moll .
b) The concept of organizing the spatial environment through a varied arrangement of a
limited inventory of strew` furnishings, developing thereby an individualistic treatment
of each functional area.
Query: Does the .Authority agree with this design concept of unified design of street
furnishings, but varied arrangement? The alternatives are 1- unified design of street
furnishings with unified arrangement and placement, thereby creating a more formal
spatial environment, 2- varied design of street furnishings with unified arrangement
and p:acement or 3- varied design of street furnishings and varied arrangement and
placement.
Memo: Pedestrian Mall Design Queries p. 2
c) The concept of selection of items of street furnishings of good, conservative con-
temporary design to provide a proper background or setting for a generally varied and
heterogeneous architectural character.
Query: Does the Authority agree with this concept of the use of street furnishings of
contemporary design as a means of establishing a unified setting for the area's varied
architecture? Alternatives to this concept would include the use of street furnishings
designed as reproductions of forms characteristic of a particular architectural style or
historic peri;TSRo_u_Td71ie alternative be preferred by the Authority, an additional
decision would have to be taken as to the particular style or period which would be
empasized in the design of street furnishings.
d) The concept of emphasizing man-made items of street furnishings and low maintenance
plant materials arranged in saturation clusters to shape and organize the spatial environ-
ment.
Query: Does the Authority agree with this emphasis on `he use of man-made items of
landscaping, arranged in saturation clusters? Alternatives would include emphasis on
the use of natural materials, arranged in either saturation clusters or in a more formal
and dispersed pattern (i.e. small caliper street trees placed in appropriately dimensioned
rows.
e) The concept of the use of.a mixture of brick, paving block and pre-cast aggregate
paving panels as the surface materials for the mall, limiting the use of brick and paving
block for ornamental or decorative purposes.
Query: Does the Authority agree with this materials list and the emphasis to be placed
on the ornamental and decorative use of.brick and paving block? Alternatives would
include the use of brick and block throughout, as initially proposed in the Project
Improvements component of the Application for Loan and Grant, or the use of un-
relieved pre-cost aggregate panels, asphalt or concrete paving throughout, (N. B We
believe that brick and block paving would prove to be too expensive and feel that an
unrelieved aggregate, asphalt or concrete paving would be visually undesireable.)
f) The limitation on sign graphics to prohibit the use of rational advertising brands or
trademarks.
Query: Does the Authority agree with this limitation?
3) The following are, matters for consideration for future discusion and will be illustrated by
specific examples o` recommended materials and designs.
a) use of clear, ro:ind plastic globes, mounted on either a 10' bronze anodized aluminum
standard (in either "cluster" or single unit arrangements) or as wall brackets as the basic
pedestrian lighting unit;
b) use of bronze anodized aluminum for all metal fabrications;
c) use of Standard Medium as the type face for all p ibically provided signs and informational
displays. with the exception of street signs;
& designs for specific items of street furnishings (benches, planters. etc.);
el plant materials list.
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HERITAGE PIAZA-EAST
> �n SALEM
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REDEVELOPMENT JOHN W. BARRTOR
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
1626 ..03'.: E
spy „� AUTHORITY HAROLD J. CORCORAN
MASSACHUSETTS asst. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
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60 WASHINGTON STREET • SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970 TELEPHONE 744.6900
FRANKLIN A. HEBARD
CHAIRMAN
FELIX A. KULIK
VICE-CHAIRMAN
CHANNING BACALL. JR. PROGRESS REPORT
TREASURER
FRANCIS H. McGRATH
ASSISTANT TREASURER
FRANCIS J. GRAY OCTOBER - 1970
SECRETARY (PRO-TEM)
TO: The Members of the Board of the Salem Redevelopment Authority
FROM: John W. Barrett
DATE: October 7, 1970
I have been asked, on a monthly basis, to keep the Authority members
informed of interest of developers.
The plans for advertising were discussed in the annual report given
at the annual meeting this date.
Officers of the State Street Bank and Trust Company of Boston visited
Mayor Zoll to discuss potentials for development in the city of Salem. This
discussion was relative to the overall picture of the city - not the renewal
area. The State Street Bank d Trust Company apparently has formed a holding
company which enters into various realty developments. Presently they are
constructing a major development in Quincy. The Mayor plans to schedule a
meeting with officers of the bank in Boston within the next couple of weeks.
He has asked me to accompany him to this meeting. In anticipation of this
meeting, I met with an individual on Saturday at the Redevelopment office
who brought the bank officials, to better understand their involvement so
that a meaningful presentation could be made. From what I could ascertain
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they are interested in large scale development. The area that best suits
their needs would be the mall 'area and possibly the B-1 site-atthe corner
of Washington and Federal Streets. 'Indication was given that they would like
to combine housing with commercial development to insure customer traffic for
the commercial area. Neither the renewal plan nor the zoning ordinance
allows housing in the B-3 zoning district. Whether or not the absence of
housing would or would mt dampen their interest, cannot be determined until
a meeting is held.
Mr. Gorin, owner of Almy's, wishes to discuss the plan further and plans
to encourage the Berenson Corporation (presently developing in Worcester) to
take an active interest in this project. Apparently the' Berenson Corp.
serves as real estate advisor to Almy's. The meeting has been scheduled for next
week when Mr. Gorin will be in Salem for his weekly store visitation.
Reprints of the Real Estate Journal advertisement will be mailed to any
real estate interests who have at any time indicated an interest in the project
to insure that they are aware, of the impending availability of land. Although
most of these firms probably receive the, Journal,' I feel that -an additional
mailing at this time might encourage a more active participation. (example of
type. of firm involved are: R. M. Bradly, Codman Co., etc.) I also intend to
mail the same type of letter to major retail establishments - F. W. Woolworth,
W. T. Grant, S. S. Kresge, Gilchrist Co., J. C. Penney, Sears Roebuck, Montgomery
Ward, Inc. etc. Although the majority of these firms do not build their own
buildings, but rather depend on a developer to build for themyon a lease-back
basis, I feel that they, if interested in the area, might bring it to the attention
of developers with whom they have been involved in the New England market area
and thus open up further areas of interest.
` HERITAGE PIAZA-EAST
. E SALEM
JOHN W BARRETT
REDEVELOPMENT, EXECOTISEOIRECTOR
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HAROLD J. CORCORAN
'HUSE ` AUTHORITY
SALEM*MASSACHUSETTS ASST. EXECUTIVE OIRECTOR '
60 WASHINGTON STREET SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970 • TELEPHONE 711-6900
FRANKLIN A. HERARG
CHAIRMAN
FELIX A. KULIK -
,I VICE-CHAIRMAN
CH BACALL. JR. - PROGRESSREPT
TREASURER
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FRANCIS H. MCGRATH'
ASSISTANT TREASURER .
FRANCIS J. GRAY OCTOBER 1970 -
SECRETARY (PRO-TCM)
TO: The Members of the Board of the Salem Redevelopment Authority Y
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FROM: John W. Barrett
DATE: October 7, 1970
I have been asked, on a monthly basis, to keep the Authority members
informed of interest of developers.
1 The plans for advertising were discussed in the annual report given
at the annual meeting this date.
Officers of the State Street Bank and Trust Company of Boston visited
Mayor Zoll to discuss potentials for development in the city of Salem. This
discussion was relative to the overall picture of the city - not the renewal
area. The State Street Bank d Trust Company apparently has formed a holding
company which enters into various realty developments. Presently they are
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constructing a major development in Quincy. The Mayor plans to schedule a
meeting with officers of the bank in Boston within the next couple of weeks.
He has asked me to accomphny him to this meeting. In anticipation of this
` meeting, I met with an individual on Saturday at the Redevelopment office
who brought the bank officials, to better understand their involvement so
that a meaningful presentation could be made. From what I could ascertain
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they are interested in large scale development. The area that best suits
their needs would be the mall area and possibly the B-1 site at the corner
of Washington and Federal Streets. Indication was given that they would like
to combine housing with commercial development to insure customer traffic for
the c.oimnerclal area. Neither the renewal plan nor the zoning ordinance f;
allows housing in the B-3 zoning district. Whether or not the absence of I
housing would or would rot dampen their interest, cannot be determined until.
a meeting is held.
Mr. Gorin, owner of Almy's, wishes to discuss the plan further and plans
to encourage the Berenson Corporation (presently developing in Worcester) to
take an active interest: in this project. Apparently the Berenson Corp.
serve=s as real estate advisor to Almy's. The meeting has been scheduled for next
week when Mr. Gorin will be in Salem for his weekly store visitation.
Reprints of the Real Estate Journal advertisement will he mailed to any
real estate interests who have at any time indicated an interest in the project
to innate that they are avate of the impending availability of land. Although
most & r.°.ese firms probably receive the Journal, I feel that an additional
mailing at this time might encourage a more active participation. (example of
type of firm involved .are: R. M. Bradly, Codman Cu. , etc. ) T also intend to
mail the: same tyle of tetter to major retail. estahlishements - F. W. Woolworth,
W. T. :.rant, S. S. Kresge, Si.lchrisr Co. , J. C. Penney, Sears Roebuck, Montgomery
'Ward, inc. etc. Although the majority of these firms do not, build their awn
buildings, but rather depend on a developer to build for them,on a lease-back
basis, ' reel that they, if inters »ted in the area, might bring it to the attention
of developers With whom they have been involved in the Now England market area
and thus open up further areas of interest.
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October 20 1970 "
Mr. F. D. Butler
The Prudential Insurance Company of.America e
Prudential Center
Boston# Massachusetts- 02199
Dear Mr, Butlers
�- In reply to your lettei relative to when you must vacateithe,
property where your firm occupies office space as a tenant at 176
,,Essex Street#- Salemo. Massachusetta, the matter hap been discussed '
in -this office. We have tried to obtain a plan of the building.
�- showing the.source of the utilities before,we can make a deter-
mination as to what portion of,the building would remian for an
extended period-of time. *We have not been very successful in
obtaining a plan from the former owner or the City. Therefore,
our`engineering firmo Whitman S Howard# will have to make a
survey of the building before a determination can be made. There
forep it is impossible at this time to provide you with a date
as ;to when you would be expected to vacate the premises.`.
a However# as soon as the engineers complete their survey
T ~ we will bein a better•poation to advise you further.
Sincerely yourai
J9hn W. Barrett
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THE PRUDENTIAL r
O Insurance Company of America
NORTHEASTERN HOME OFFICE • PRUDENTIAL CENTER. BOSTON, MASS. 02199
September 14, 1970
Mr. John W. Barrett
Executive Director
Town Hall
P. O. Box 369
Salem, Massachusetts 01970
Dear Mr. Barrett:
We occupy space on the second floor in the building at 176 Essex St. ,
in Salem. Could you give me further information concerning your
proposed plans? Specifically, I would like to know, if possible,
the date when we must vacate our quarters. Is this six months from
now, or a year from now, or two years from now? I realize that you
cannot give us a definite date but could you let us know the
approximate date when we will have to move.
Sincerely, �Q
F. D. Butler
Field Office Planning Representative
Agencies Services Div' 'on
FDB/jls RECEIVED
SEP 171970
✓:� ,� Salem Redevelopment Aoth.
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ERIK WICKBERG LT,COMMIBBIONER J. CLYDE COX
OfK ERAI TERRITORIAL COMMANDER
THE SALVATION ARMY
FOUNDED IN 1865 BY WILLIAM BOOTH
COLONEL JOHN W. BAGGS MASSACHUSETTS DIVISIONAL HEADQUARTERS TELEPHONE
DIVISIONAL COMMANDER LIBERTY 2-5420
147 BERKELEY STREET
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS 02116
August 28,1970
Mr. John H. Barrett
60 Washington Street
Salem, Mass. 01970
Dear Mr. Barrett:
Re: The Salvation Army Property
10-103§ Church Street
Salem, Mass.
We have been negotiating with the Salem Redevelopment Authority
for 2 years relative to the above. The representative of the Authority
assured as that it would give us all possible help in our relocation pro-
blew. About 18 months ago, we were shown possible sites on the redevelop-
ment plan maps - and indicated our interest in a particular site. Then
later on, this was withdrawn in a verbal conversation stating that the
Authority only would consider tax paying properties and we were informed
that nothing could be done in the area for this organization.
Several-private sites were suggested to us all of which were
entirely unsatisfactory for our location plan. We combed the city .
seeking the help of several realtors, but the proscribing of the develop-
ment area restricted our ability to find a place.
As the responsible officer representing The Salvation Army, I
wrote you under date of January 9, 1970 indicating that this organization
would be willing to sell providing assurance was given that we would not
be asked to vacate until we could find a satisfactory relocation.
Therefore, we are informing you that we are still unable to
locate a suitable place . either permanent or temporary - and it will
not be possible for us to vacate at this time.
We trust that the Authority will understand our predicament
and inability to comply with your wishes.
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RECLIVED
C loner AUG 2 9 1970
ISIONAL C MMANDER
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Mr. Elmer Leibsch
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Ir_ ' FRANCIS H. McGRATH September 149 1970 .
ASSISTANT T4EASV REH
FRANCIS J. GRAY
SCCRETARY IPRC-TEM)
Colonel John W. Baggs, Divisional Commander
The Salvation Army of Massachusetts
147 Berkley Street
Boston, Massachusetts 02116
"d Dear Colonel Baggs:
In reply to your correspondence of August 28, 1970, please be
advised of the following:
The Salem Redevelopment Authority has on record an option to
purchase property on 10-10� Church Street, Salem, Massachusetts
from the Salvation Army at a price of $46,000. This option was
' dated February 169 1970. The Salem Redevelopment Authority, using
its power of eminent domain, took title to said property on Feb-
ruary 23, 1970. The Salvation Army was duly notified of said
taking and was given 120 days notice to vacate in accordance with
_ the General Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The premises
should have been vacated by June 30, 1970.
From the date of the taking the sum of $46,000 has been available
`? to the Salvation Army as compensation for the property. To date no
request for the funds, presently held in escrow, has been made. Had
the Salvation Army requested said funds at the time of taking, prudent
investment of the proceeds ($46,000) at 67 annual interest would have
earned the Salvation Army $230 monthly. This interest over the six
month period ending August 26, 1970 would have earned $1,.380. Further-
more, in an effort to be cooperative with the Salvation Army, the
Salem Redevelopment Authority has granted tenancy to the Salvation
z . Army. at no charge whatsoever.
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In checking the records of the relocation activities in this
office, it is noted that initial relocation information was discussed
` ,; with Major Jessie F. Jones on June 13, 1968.
Colonel John W. Baggs -2- September 14, 1970
In correspondence to Captain John Walters dated July 22, 1968
which followed a meeting with Captain Walters and Attorney Liebsch,
three suggestions were offered and four additional sites which were
verbally suggested were found to be unavailable for one reason or
another. In the same correspondence, five additional sites were
suggested., Further correspondence in the files indicate that Captain
Walters requested further assistance in two of the suggested sites.
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The records further show active contact with Lieutenant and Mrs.
Herbert White relative to relocation. It appears that every assistance
possible has been offered and various areas were discussed as to avail-
able relocation resources.
The buildings, formerly owned by the Salvation Army, are slated
' for demolition in a contract which has been awarded. Failure to vacate
the property will seriously endanger the ability of the Authority to
intelligently proceed with its construction of necessary new streets
and rights-of-way north of Essex Street. In essence, your decision not
to relocate will slow down the project at the expense of the entire
city.
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A bid for moving and storage has been submitted to the Authority.
We had been informed that the Salvation Army was going to temporarily
relocate in the Beverly Corps' quarters until suitable local quarters
were found.
Your correspondence makes mention of the fact that the Authority
would only consider tax paying developers. This fact, I feel, is a
misinterpretation of the statement made. The Authority then and now
' *would entertain a proposal for any available site in the project area
from the Salvation Army. However# it was stated that the purpose of
the project was to add to the tax base of the community through the
renewal process and no guarantee of the acceptance of the proposal
could be assured in light of this fact.
There is public pressure to accelerate the program and we must
`-' take every step necessary to expedite the execution of the project.
We have been informed that it is your intention to purchase property
in Salem on Summer and Crombie Streets and that a move to Beverly would
be a stop-gap measure and temporary at best. The Salem Redevelopment
Authority respectfully requests that relocation be made as expeditiously
as possible.
1 nRespectfully yours_
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theSalem Cor s Advis,o Board°Meati unanimously passed' at
The` followin resolution was
p ry� ng today
WHEREAS, the letter from the Salem Redevelopment`
O 'Authority to Colonel,Baggs. dated September ''14th$was read:,; .. ,.;
to- the advisory board and;
'WH9REASrI the:advisory'board unanimously-,expressed,
complete approval.of 'the' thoughts presented,in,the"';;,
Salem Redevelopment.'Authority's. letter and, =u t
' _ ' WHEREAS;;:the advisory, board ,unanimously"agreed that
the ,Divisional -Coamanders office has not, acted in:,i0cooperative .
.x manner with the•;Salem'"Redevelo pment•Authority,a.and;, y'
M WHEREAS, the advisory board,'unanimouslyf agreedthat t- ". ' A :
the. Divisional, Commander's office .has not acted prudently
R with regard" to,• S46,OOO.00 .which has 'been,,, iviilable to ,the '^
-Salem Corp "`since-Febivary,'1970: now therefore 3t' is°:unanimous-s: I
•ly resolved as folloWB,.
That"the Salem .Corps immediately vaeate. the premises
which: is:now ,the peoperty. of`the Silem''Redevelopment Authority.,
: # 2. :°-That the second .floor above the old Sears , Roebuck . `
Store be, rented forthwith, as, temporary quarters. ' •
3. 4That°the Salem Corps immediitely.accept the: S46;000.00 Fr
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ME REL AT1ONSM1P OF NON-TAXABLE PROPERTYAREASAND LANO.' VITNII•N.
THE PROJECT BOUNDS, APPEARS TO BE. OUT -60 RROPORTION TO 'THE TAX-
ABLE AREAS AND AN IMPROVED ECONOMIC . TAX BABE FOR THE CITY L6 .
GOING TO BE DIFFICULT TO ACHIEVE UNDERTHE MOST IDEAL . CIRCUN' ..
STANCES .
� ATHE ESSEX I NST I TUTE , PEABODY MUSEUM, STATE ARMORY, C O tTR T,'.% ,
FACILITY AND CHURCH FACILITIES TOGETHER .WITN EXISTING- C'1',T'Y
AND PLANNED CITY STRUCTURES ARE ALL LOST FOR: 'TAX PURPOSES
AT THIS. TIME . -
(B ) IN KEEPING WITH THESE CONSIDERATIONS, -1T 1.8 QUEST.IONABL'E
WHETHER OR NOT THE ACQUISITION OF ANY NE'W . PROPERTIES OR-
LAND AREAS BY THE CITY WITHIN THE PROJECT AREA 18 SOUNO
PLANNING .
AREA IN QUESTION:
EGARDINC THE ACQUISITION OF BUILDINGS IN THE VICINITY OF THE
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TOWN HALL FOR CITY GOVERNMENTAL OFFICE :
J ( A ) THE STRUCTURES ARE NOT ' BASICALLY DESIGNED TO HOUSE ANY PRE
ENT DAY MUNICIPAL FUNCTION.
PHYSICALL • , EVEN AFTER ALTERATIONS, THEY WILL NOT PERMIT
EFFICIENT dUSINESSLIKE OPERATIONS .
( C ) AFTER SUBSTANT.IA1. SUMS HAVE BEEN EXPENDED TO REHABILITATE
THE BUILDINGS , i, ITY GOVERNMENTAL FUNCTIONS POST BE ADJUS'TE
TO MEET THF BUILDINGS, RATHER THAN HAVING BUILDINGS OtSIGN)
TO MEET PRP FFN ' DAY CITY GOVERNMENTAL FUNCTIONS .
( D ) BECAUSE OF THE 4GE OF THE BUILDINGS , DISREGARDING ALTERATII
COSTS , THE STR,.ICTURES WILL BE A CONTINUING COSTLY MAINTENAI
PROBLEM TO THE CIT"
� EBECAUSE GOVERNMFNT F ONCE MAY BECOME AVAILABLE TO REHAB IL IT-I
I THE BUILDINGS IS NO ",U. I IFICATION FOR UNDERTAKING THE TASK .
� FTHEPC IS NO OISTINC ' : ON BF. TWEFN SO—CALL fD "GOVERNMLNT MOVE'
AND "CITY MONE"" . IT ALL COMES. FROM THE. TAX PAYING PUBLIC
OF WHICH WE ARE. Alt A PANT .
( GJ REGARDING HISTORICAL FAC70N S , THERE ARE MANY OTHER S.TRUCTUi
ILII, OF THE SAME PEx•. 100 OF ARCHITECTURE EXISTING WITHIN THE CIT1
I OF EQUAL OR MORE HISTORICAL IMPORTANCE .
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CONCLUSION :
1 . A STUDY OF THE TOWN HAIL AREA IN DETAIL MAO MERIT CONSIDERING
ALL OF THE FACTORS INVOLVED . HOWEVER, THE CONCLUSIONS AND
RECOMMENDATIONS ARE NOT SUFFICIENTLY SOUND IN VIEW OF EXISTING
CONDITIONS TO WARRANT ANY CHANGE IN THE BASIN REDEVELOPMENT PLAT
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IN� ALGENERRAL
1 . IME RELATIONSHIP OF NON-TAXABLE PROPERTY AREAS AND LAND. .V I TNIN .
THE PROJECT BOUNDS , APPEARS TO BE OUT - OF PROPORTION TO THE TAX—
ABLE AREAS AND AN IMPROVED ECONOMIC TAX BASE FOR THE CITY 1.6
GOING TO BE DIFFICUI. T TO ACHIEVE UNDER THE MOST IDEAL CIRCUM
- STANCES , -
( A ) THE ' ESSEX INSTITUTE , PEABODY MUSEUMSTATE ARMOR•Y, COURT
FACILITY AND CHURCH FACILITIES TOGETHER WITH EXISTING CITY
AND PLANNED CITY STRUCTURES ARE ALL LOST FOR 'TAX PURPOSES
AT THIS T '. ME .
(6 ) IN KEEPING WITH THESE CONSIDERATIONS , IT I.S QUESTIONABLE
WHETHER OR NOT THE ACQUISITION OF ANY NEW PROPERTIES OR'
LAND AREAS BY THE CITY WITHIN THE PROJECT AREA IS SOUND
PLANNI4G .
AREA IN QULS7ION :
REGARDING THE ACoUI81TION OF BUILDINGS IN THE VICINITY OF THE
TOWN HALL FOR CITY GOVERNMENTAL OFFICE :
( A ) THE STRUCTURES ARE NOT BASICALLY DESIGNED TO HOUSE ANY PRE!
ENT DAY MUNICIPAL FUNCTION . - -
(B ) PHYSICAL , EVEN AFTER ALTERATIONS + THEY WILL NOT PERMIT
EFFIC '. f.NT dUSINESSL IKL OPERATIONS .
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i \ C ) AFTER SUBSTANTIA, SUMS HAVE BEEN EXPENDED TO REHABILITATE
THE BUILDINGS , :. ITY (aOVEHNMENTAL. FUNCTI.ONS MUST BE ADJUSTEI
TO MEET THF FlUILDINGS + RAT14ER THAN HAVING BUILDINGS DESIGNI
TO MEET PRF '.- N ' PAY CITY GOVERNMENTAL FUNCTIONS .
� 1) .BECAUSE 0,: THE AGE 0C T P E eUILD ' N .ST DISREGARDING ALTENATII
COSTS , THE .`QTR CT URES WIL ,. BE A CUNT INUING COSTLY NAINTENAI
PROBIFM TO THE i, I T � .
nAY 6LCOME AVA � I. ABLE TO REHAB IL IT.
J ) BECAUSE GOVCRNMFNT FONCJ
THF BUILDINGS IS ND .,'A F. T I C I CAT ION FOR UNDERTAK INC THE TASK
( � ) -THE PC iS ND DIST INC " GN b° ' W_ FN SO—CALLED "GUVLRNM;_NT MUNE'
AND •C ? V MOVE-" IT AL ,. DOMES +WHOM THE iAX PAYING PUBLIC
OF W+i ICH WC ARE A . ! A PlH T ,
( G ) REGARDING HISTORICA:'.. FAC ' C•.:, S , THERE ARE MANY 01rE.R STRUCTUI
OF THF SAME PE °, 100 017 ARCnifECTURE EXISTING W ' PIN THE CIT'
OF EQUAL OH MORE HISTORICAL IMPORTANCE .
CONCLUSION :
1 . A STUDY OF THE TOWN HAS_ !. AREA IN DETAIL HAD MERIT CONSIDERING
ALL OF THE FACTORS INVOLVED . HOWEVER , THE CONCLUSIONS AND
RECOMMENDATIONS ARE NOT SUFFICIENTLY SOUND IN VIEW OF EXISTING
CONDITIONS TO WARRANT AN " CHANGE IN THE BASI ' REDEVELOPMENT PLAT
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N�GENERAL:
I . THE RELATIONSHIP OF NON-TAXABLE PROPERTY AREAS AND LAND. V ITN I�N7
THE PROJECT BOUNDS , APPEARS TO BE OUT -OF PROPORTION TO -THE TAX-.a
ABLE AREAS AND AN IMPROVED ECONOMIC . TAX -BASE FOR THE CITY 1.6
GOING TO BE DIFFICULT TO ACHIEVE UNDER- THE MOST IDEAL CIRCUM- .
STANCES .
� ATHE. ESSEX INSTITUTE , PEABODY MUSEUM , STATE ARMORY , CQU'RT :
FACILITY AND CHURCH FACILITIES TOGETHER WITH EX-ISTING CITY
AND PLANNED CITY STRUCTURES ARE ALL LOST FOR -TAX PURPOSES
AT THIS T + ME . .
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(6 ) IN KEEPING WITH THESE CONSIDERATIONS , IT I.S QUESTIONABLE
WHETHER OR NOT THE ACQUISITION OF ANY NEW . PROPERTIES OR'
- LAND AREAS BY THE CITY WITHIN THE PA.OJEET AREA IS SOUND
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AREA IN WULSTION :
-i ECARDING THE ACQUISITION OF BUILDINGS IN THE VICINITY OF THE
TOWN HALL FOR CITY GOVERNMENTAi. OFFICE :
( A ) ' THE STRUCTURES ARE NOT BASICALLY DESICNEO TO HOUSE ANY PRE
ENT DAY MUNICIPAL FUNCTION .
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, .EVEN AFTER ALTERATIONS , THEY WILL 1407 'PERMIT
EFFICIF.NT dUSINESSLIKL OPERATI'ONS . .
� C ) AFTER SUBSTANTIAL SUMS HAVE BEEN EXPENDED TO REHABILITATE
. THE BUILDINGS , t. ITY GOVERNMENTAL FUNGTIUNS MUSTBEADJUSTS
j TO MEET THF RUILDINGS , RATHER THAN HAVING BUILDINGS DESIGN
TO MEET PR.!I., ' N ' rAY CITY GOVERNMENTAL FUNCTIONS . .
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( D ) BECAUSE OF THE hGF. OF THE d 'UI.LD ' NGS , DISREGARDING ALTERATI
COSTS , THE STR• CTUPES WILL. BE A CONTINUING COSTLY MAINTENA
PRO51LEM TO :HE ClIv .
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j � Ei REGAUSE GOVERNMFN ' FONCS MAY bf_ COME AVA IL ABLE ( O REHAB IL ITP
THC Ott ILDIN6- 5 IS NO -',Ii i I C A 11 ON FOR UNDERTAKING THE TASK
THERE IS NO DIBTINZ ' ION ul ' W` FN SO—CALLED "GOVE:RNMLNI MOVE)
AND "CITY MONS '" . It ALL .COMES FROM THE. TAX PAVING PUBLIC
01 WHICH WE ARE A . I A PAHT .
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( G ) REGARDING HISTOPICA'. FAC ' 0:i S , THERE ARE MANY OTMF. P. STRUCT.UF
OF THE SAME PEI. 100 OF ARC., ; IEGTURE EX1 ` TING W : ' HIN THE CITT,
OF EQUAL OP OIL. MORE HISTORICAL IMPORTANCE .
CONCLUSION:
'I . A STUDY OF THE TOWN HAIL AREA IN DETAIL HAD MERIT CONSIDERING
ALL OF THE FACTORS INVOLVED . HOWEVER , THE CONCLUSIONS AND
RECOMMENDATIONS ARE NOT SUFFICIENTLY SOUND IN VIEW OF EXISTING
CONDITIONS TO WARRANT AN ' CHANGE IN THE BASIL REDEVELOPMENT PLAA
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IN GENERAL:
1 . _ IME RELATIONSHIP OF NON-TAXABLE PROPERTY , AREAS AND LAND. WITHIN "
THE PROJECT BOUNDS { APPEARS TO BE OUT -OF` PROPORTION TO ,THE TAX-a
ABLE AREAS AND AN IMPROVED ECONOMIC . TAX SASE FOR THE CITY 1.6
GOING TO BE DIFFICUILT TO ACHIEVE UNDER THE MOST IDEAL CIRCUM-
STANCES .
( A ) THE ESSEX INSTITUTE , PEABODY MUSEUM , STATE ARMORY, COUNT
FACILITY AND CHURCH FACILITIES TOGETHER WITH EXISTING CITY
AND PLANNED CITY STRUCTURES ARE ALL LOST FOR TAX PURPOSE&
AT THIS T ME .
(8 ) IN KEEPING WITH THESE CCNSIDERATIONS, IT 1.5 QUESTIONABLE
WHETHER OR NOT THE ACQUISITION OF ANY NEW . PROPERTIES OR'
LAND AREAS BY THE CITY WITHIN THE PROJECT AREA IS SOUND
PLANNING .
AREA IN t IJEST ION :
i , REGARDING THE ACQUISITION OF BUILDINGS IN THE VICINITY OF THE
TOWN HALL FOR CITY GOVERNMENTA, OFFICE :
� ATHE STRUCTURES ARE NOT BASICALLY DESIGNED TO HOUSE ANY PRE
ENT DAY MUNICIPAL FUNCTION .
( B ) PHYSICAL ,.' , , EVEN AFTER ALTERATIONS , THEY WILL NOT PERMIT
i EFFICIENT dUSINESSLIKL OPERATIONS .
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'( C ) AFTER SUBSTANTIAL SUMS HAVE BEEN EXPENDED TO REHABILITATE
THE BUILDINGS , i. ITY GOVERNMENTAL FUNCTIONS MUST BE ADJUSTEI
TO MEET THE BUIL-DINGS , RATHER THAN HAVING BUILDINGS DESIGN
TO MEET PRF OAY CITY GOVERNMENTAL FUNCTIONS .
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( 0 ) BECAUSE Gr THE INGE. OF THE dUILC ' NGS , OISREGARDING ALTERATI
- C05 - S , THE STP• •^, TURES W I L k- BE A CONTINUING COSTLY MAIIII TEMA!
"RO31EM TO THE L. II " .
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� E } 9ECAUSE GOVERNMFNT FANGS MAY BECOME AVAILASIE • O REHAB IL IT.
'. HE BUILDINGS IS NO FOR UNDERTAKING THE TASK
( = � THE PE iS NO GIST INC " GN 6- ' WEEN SO—CALLED "GOVERNML"N7 MONS'
/ ND ••C iTY MONE ,"! .IT ALi. COMES, VROM THE. TAX PAYING PUBLIC
OF WHICH WE ARE A ! A P t H
REGARDING HISTORICAL. FAC . 0ii Ti , THERE ARE . MANY OTHFR STRUCTUI
OF THE .SAME PEI''- 100 0v AR,..I ; TEC T URE EX ' STING Wi ' HIN THE CIT'
OF EQUAL OP MOPE HIS TORI !: AL IMPORI"ANCE .
i CONCLUSION :
I+ 1 . A STUDY OF" THE TOWN HA, I AREA IN DETAIL HAD MERIT CONSIDERING
ALL OF THE FACTORS INVOLVED . HOWEVER , THE CONCLUSIONS AND
RECOMMENDATIONS ARE NOT SUFFICIENTLY SOUND IN VIEW OF EXISTING
CONDITIONS TO WAPRANT ANY CHANGE IN THE BASIC REDEVELOPMENT PLAI
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REDEVELOPMENT JOHN W. 6ARRETT
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AUTHORITY HAROLD J. CORCORAN
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FRANCIS 1. GRAT
Mr. William D. Sommers, Real Estate Engineer
New England Telephone Company -
185 Franklin Street
v Boston, Mass. 02107
Dear Mr. Sommers:
The schedule for programming for the marketing of land in
the urban renewal area is almost upon us. Sometime ago the
possibility of the New England Telephone Company purchasing the
area next to its existing building on St. Peter Street was dis-
cussed in this office.
It would seem to me to be in the best interest of all concerned
that you consider arranging an appointment between the undersigned
i and yourself so that we may discuss the matter further. In the event
the Telephone Company has no desire to purchase the land for growth
then the Authority will advertise the parcel for resale for others
who may be interested in the development of this area.
. Sincerely yours,
} John W. Barrett
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ATTORNEYS AT LAW
FIFTY-NINE FEDERAL STREET
JAMES T.RONAN SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970
JOHN T.RONAN -
MICHAEL J.HARRINGTON 617 744-0350
JACOB S. SEGAL
ROBERT D.BOWES
GEORGE W.ATKINS.III
August 19, 1970
Mr. John Barrett, Executive Director
Salem Redevel opment Authority
60 Washington Street
Salem, Massachusetts 01970
In re: Acquisition Parcel 16-10A, M-25 Charter Street
Dear Mr. Barrett:
Please be advised that this office represents Stanley Jaremezyk
in regard to the above matter.
Mr. Martin Jaremczyk, as you know, is represented by Alfred
Dobbs. Mr. Dobbs and myself have been attempting to negotiate the settlement
of adisagreement between the Jaremczyk brothers, and it is hopeful that an
agreement can be reached before the land taking on September 2, 1970.
I would appreciate it if in the meantime you would forward copies
of any communications respecting this matter to this office.
Very truly yours,
Robert D. Bowes
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70 Washington Street ECE
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ATTORNEYS AT LAW
FIFTY-NINE FEDERAL STREET
JAMES T. RONAN SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970
JOHN T.RONAN - -
MICHAEL J.HARRINGTON 617 744-0350
JACOB S.SEGAL
ROBERT O.BOWES
GEORGE W.ATKIN5,111
August 19, 1970
Mr. John Barrett, Executive Director
Salem Redevelopment Authority
60 Washington Street
Salem, Massachusetts 01970
In re: Acquisition Parcel 5=10, 55-59 Washington Street
Dear Mr. Barrett:
As you know, this office represents Wabro Co. , Inc. , and Waters &
Brown in regard to the above matter. This will acknowledge receipt of your
letter dated August 12, 1970, in respect to the taking of property by eminent
domain on or about September 2, 1970.
As the Authority has been informed on many occasions, we believe
that the $54,000 offer is insufficient and does not represent the true value of
the damages to our clients. It is our intention not to accept the offer made by
the Authority at this time, but we are, of course, willing to continue discussing
the value of the property.
Very truly yours,
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Robert D. Bowes
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70 Washington Street LR Salem, Massachusetts 01970 C I V EG 2 0 1970Redeuefupne AuR�
Advisory Board Members :
Chairman: Mr. Elmer W. Liebsch, Jr.
81 Washington Street
Salem, Mass. 01970
Mr. Francis E. Currier Mr. John Shankey
217 Essex Street Central Street
Salem, Mass . 01970 Salem, Mass. 01970
Mr. Bruce Irving Mr. Chester Kohn
Irvings ' Taxi 30 Belleau Road
Salem, Mass. 01970 Salem, Mass . 01970
Mr. William Follett Mr. Frederick Wilson
328 Essex Street 712 Station Road
Salem, Mass. 01970 Salem, Mass. 01970
Mr. Abrahgm Newmark Mr. Edward Burkhardt
207 Essex Street 253 Essex Street
Salem, Mass. 01970 Salem, Mass . 01970
Miss Kathie Fallon Mr. Frank Hebbard
155 Washington Street 60 Washington street
Salem, Massa 01970 Salem, Mass. 01970
Mrs . Herbert F. Lawrence Mr . Leonard Berkal
61 Burley Street 70 Washington Street
Danvaers , Mass . 01925 Salerp, Mass . 01970
Mr. Felix Kulik Mr. Henry C. Nichols
256 Essex Street 93 Federal Street
Salem, Mass. 01970 Salem, Mass . 01970
Dr. Peter Stine
19 Sunnyvale Drive
Beverly, Mass . 01915
Marshall John Tully (ret)
31 Central Street
Salem, Mass. 01970
.-W9LLIAM BOOTH J. CLYDE COX
Founder Commissioner Eastern Territory
ERIK WICKBERG COLONEL JOHN W. BAGGS
General Divisional Commander
POOrIOEO lose
THE SALVATION /ARMY
(INCOePORl1TE0)
ADVISORY BOARD BOX 408
ELMER W. LIE BSC H,JR. SALEM, MASS,
FRANCIS E. CURRIER T[LEPNONE 744-5101
BRUCE IRVING
WILLIAMS. FOLLETT LT. & MRS. HERBERT D. WHITE
ABRAHAM NEWMARK CORPS OPPICERS
MISS KATHIE FALLON
MRS. HERBERT F. LAWRENCE
FELIX KULIK
DR. PETER STINE
MARSHALL JOHN TULLY
JOHNSHANKEY
CHESTER KOHN
FREDERICK WILSON September 10, 1970
EDWARD BURKHARDT
FRANK HEBBARC
LEONARD BERKAL
HENRY C. NICHOLS
Mr. John Barrett
Salem Redevelopment Authority
Salem, T'lass .
Dear Mr. Barrett,
Please find attached the list of advisory board
members of The Salvation Army in Salem. Thank You.
Sincerely yours ,
Herbert D. White ,
LIEUTENANT
MEMBER MASSACHUSETTS BAY UNITED FUND
PEARL, MCNIFF & CREAN
LAttmneys and Counsellots
30 MAIN STREET • PEABODY. MASSACHUSETTS 01960
Paovae 581.1710 w D 289-8438
July 10, 1970
John W. Barrett
Executive Director
Salem Redevelopment Authority
60 Washington Street
Salem, Massachusetts, 01970
RE: Arthur G. Portelance et als
vs. Salem Redevelopment Authority
Essex Superior Court No. 147296
Dear John:
This will acknowledge receipt of your letter of July 1, 1970,
with copy of Superior Court petition and Order of Notice
attached.
The necessary answer will be filed in behalf of the
Authority on the return day, the first Monday of August,
1970, and the matter will be prepared for trial.
We shall be happy to keep you informed concerning
developments.
Very truly yours,
John A. McNiff
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We received the enclosed' document Tuesday, r °'
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. .� Very truly yours, . `
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to land now or fors.arly of Sobarts; thence turning and r'an iag
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land now or formerly of Polona .!; thence turning and r;:;:ning
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said Brown Street; thence turning and running
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Cor; encing' at the northwest bound at a point 18 _- et
westerly from the corner board of the northwesterly co aar of
the dwelling house now or formarly of Samuel A. SaffG;_d and 15
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Sai - pre .ism are also s_:JWn B'_oc;: 7 lot 3 on "Plan
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'969, and recorded with Essex JOLT.: District Registry of Deeds ,
Plan Book 11.6, Plan 12, recorded c:: February 23 , 1970 .
2 . Tha zne Re S,Jonde.it, --y an Order oatea F eurlaar i 1970
ana recordad in said Registry of. Daedr, Boo.i 5163, Paca �20 ,
took 4Ls::e by e:T. domain for purllc purposes the a::ov.
::ascribed pre.—nises sora specifically described as
lot 3" on a plan entitled "Plan of the Salem Redevelo_p:,.ar.c
Authority, Salem, bass . , dated October 1969, Recorded wi'.::: ss_a
Registry of Deecs, Book of Plans 116, Plan 12, recorded J::
February 23, 1970• " and recorded with the said taking which pian
is incorporated in this petition by reference and made a part
thereof.
3 . And your Petitioners say that they have been unable
to agree with the Respondent as to the amount of damages
sustained by- your Petitioners as a result of the taking as
aforesaid.
WHEREFORE YOUR.PETITIONS PRAY:
1 . That the Court issue ita O_c.er of Notice of the Petition
to the. Respondent, SaLc- Redevelopment Authority.
2 . That the damages sustained Ly your petitioners by sal::
taking of their property as aforesaid by the 'Salem Receveiopmenl-
Authority, be assessed by a jury.
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ORDER OF NOTICE
Returnable August 39 1970
Santry & Macdonald
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P g ng petition, it is MEAD: - June 2, 1970
that the said petitioners give notice to said
Salem Redevelopment Authority
by causing it to be served with an attested copy of said
petition and of this order thereon thirty days, at least,
before the return day of this Court at Salem, within the County
of Essex, on the first Xonday of August
next, that it may there and then, or within such further time
as the law allows, appear and show canes, if any it has ,
why the prayer of said petition 'shoald not be granted.
-. ATTEST:
Philip A. Hennessey
Clerk
The foregoing is a trxe copy of said petition and
of the order thereon.
ATTEST: rbe t W ey�equq�
Assistant Clerk
PEARL, MCNIFF & CREAN
attoSaeys and Counsellots
30 MAIN 6TMET • PEABODY, MASSACHUSETTS 01960
Fe oDr 381.1710 ext Bosr N 289.8468
August 14, 1970
Mr. John W. Barrett
Salem Redevelopment Authority
60 Washington Street
Salem, Mass. 01970
Re: Kernco, Inc.
DearJohn: , , ,
Reference your letter of August 11.
I saw the same item in the Salem Evening News.
In cases of this type the petition is filed in the office of the
Clerk of Superior Court. The Clerk then issues an Order of Notice
which is attached to a copy of the Petition and forwarded to the attorney
for the petitioner. The attorney for the petitioner then forwards the
Order of Notice and copy of the petition to a Deputy Sheriff. The
Deputy Sheriff, upon receipt of the papers, makes service upon the
respondent.
You can see that this procedure probably takes a few days
especially if; Court personnel are on vacation, the lawyer has his
office out of town and may be on vacation and the sheriffs are short-
handed during the Summer.
I would guess that some day soon the process will be served
on SRA. When it is, please send it along.
Very truly yours,
a2
Joh A. McNiff
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From the Law Offices of PEARL, McNIFF & CREAN 30 Main Street Peabody, Massachusetts 01960
TELEPHONES
PEABODY
MEMORANDUM 531-1]10-531-1]11
BOSTON
289.3458
TO: Mr. John W. Barrett FILE NO.
( SR[)- Salem Redevelopment Authority DATE: August 14, 1970
Salem, Ma. 01970
SUBJECT: Portelance, et als vs. SRA
Dear John:
The Answer of the Salem Redevelopment Authority together with Interrogatories
to earn Petitioner ]lac been filed in Superior Court,
AUG 1 t 1970
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JAMcN/cw - (CONTINUE OVER IF MORE SPACE IS NEDED) Jolih A. McNiff
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Mr. Cooper Winston
New Haven Redevelopment Agency '
177 Church Street
New Haven, Connecticut - Y
Dear Mr. Winston :
�4 In reference to the proclaimer policy procedure, I would' . sT
r a ,appreciate: it if you would send me a copy of the check list used x"
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trying to carry out the requirements of the policy.
Thank you is advance for your, assistance ,in this matter. ,� . .
Sincerely,
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9:30-4:00 P.M.
Campus Center Oak Room
Fairfield University
9:30
110:00 A.M. Registration and Coffee
10:00 Opening Remarks
10:15 A.M. EDWARD BRECK
Member of the Board of Trustees
Fairfield University
DAVID JOYCE
President
New England Regional Council,
N.A.H.R.O,
10:15 PROCLAIMER POLICY AND
12:00 Noon SIMPLIFICATION PROCEDURES
GEORGE BEATON
Deputy Assistant Regional Administrator
for Renewal Assistance
COOPER WINSTON
Program Coordinator, New Haven CS�
Redevelopment Agency _ . 7
12:15
1:45 P.M. Buffet Lunch
Main Dining Room
2:00 REORGANIZATION AND NEW URBAN
3:30 P.M. RENEWAL GOALS AND CRITERIA
JAMES J. BARRY
Regional Administrator, Region 1
U.S. Department of Housing and
Urban Development
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IN REPLY REFER TO:
August 10, 1970
Mr. John Barrett
Executive Director '
Salem Redevelopment Authority
60 Washington Street
Salem, Massachusetts
Dear John:
Subject: Resignation from Employment
Since January, 1969, I have had the distinct pleasure
of being associated with you as Area. Coordinator for the
Commonwealth in the Regional Office. As you well know, a
great deal has happened during this time in each situation,
in every project. With the new Area Office soon to commence
operations and the proclaimer policy, the future promises
some significant advances in the local administration of the
renewal program.
It is with much regret. therefore , that I am resigning
my position effective August 21, 1970.
My new position, working for the New York State
Legislature with the Commission for Expenditure Review,
promises to be an exciting one.
I wish you the best of luck and thank you for your
cooperation during the last year and one-half.
Sincerely yot s,
Anthon . Es osito
IRECEIVE ® Area oo dinator
AUG 13 1970
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City of Salem, Massachusetts
174 Bridge Street - 744-0733
Henry D. Cunningham, Superintendent
August 21, 1970
Mr. John Barrett
Salem Redevelopment Authority
60 Washington Street
Salem, Massachusetts
Dear John:
May I extend my sincere thanks for the use of the
Woolworth Building for our Arts & Crafts Exhibition.
It was a huge success and I am very grateful to you
for this and other past favors .
Thanks again, John.
Sinc r y,
Henry Cunningham 1C
Supers tendent
Recreation Department
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John A. McNif€s Esq. -
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Dear Mr. NcNiffi
I noticed in,the Salem Evening News that the gas ,station,
Rerneo, Inc., is suing the Salem Redevelopment Authority. Please
be advised that the Authority has not been served any papers on - ,
t. ; .this matter. If you have„any information to provide# please
.notify .the"undersigned.
'- Sincerely,
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August 10, 147o
Mr., Charles Stevens, Pies..,. f
Salem Savings Bank . "+
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125 Washington Street
Salem, Massachusetts
,Dear'Chuck: _ e•
I• talked to Mort Braun who wa's in'the office`yesterdayx. "-
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afternoon and spent considerable ,time discussing the possibility `
a fny
R_ of the rehabilitation of the properties owned by the bank ad-
" o jacent to the existing building: He feels that you,raised,aZtr
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valid point relative .to the rear of the property and also I told
• him he could meet with you while I was away (I may not,have told•.
you I will be on vacation). ^Y, .A ..
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Mort suggested'that .it be beat that`on my,return he sit. w
down'with you,and .I and go,over the matter in detail without.,.-
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ithout.,.the Authority at this time. 'I feel it would be,best to: let,,
" him guide us and 'then work accordingly. n e
Hope all 'is stillrgoing'„welt with you
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Dear.Mr. Childs: a:•
.In reply to yourt letter of July 310 1970, rthis agency has F '
no'iamiediate� plana''for blighted urban waterfronts: May,, I.,•
suggest that,you coatsae Mr. Gerald McCarthy, Chairman, Salem "
Planning Boerd, Cit Hall, Salem,-Massachusetts." Mr: McCarthy,,,,
,may have some information that I:am rot ware'of ,that may possibly
-. `tbe of'value. One of-the<waterf ont .areas in Salem'is' contiguous
to the property owned byv'the.National Park Service. µ ,
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ARTHUR COTTON MOORE A.I.A.
WILLIAM H. YOUNG
PIERRE PAUL CHILDS A.I.A.
31 July 1970
Mr . John W. Barrett
Salem Redevelopment Authority
P.O. Box 369
Salem, Massachusetts ,01970
Dear Sir :
Ile are engaged in a research study for the U. S . Department of the
Interior . Our task now is to select for case studies , cities that
have had an interesting planning experience involving the renovation
of blighted urban waterfronts to amenity uses .
Ile would like more information about your planning efforts , and have
prepared this letter in a form to facilitate your prompt reply .
Has your recent (approx . 1954-1966) waterfront planning been
in deteriorated industrial or shipping areas related to an
urban center?
Project Dates $ o Complete Information Contact
Has this planning effort resulted in some amenity use of the
waterfront?
Project Use before Use Now
We would appreciate your attaching any plans , articles , or other
information you may have on these planning efforts . Should you be
aware of similar planning efforts of other agencies , or of private
interest , we would also appreciate your advising us of a contact
for further information .
Very truly yours ,
Paul Childs , A. I .A.
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end the Honorable McMUrs oP the CIV Coonol
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Salem; Hass.. 619770
Door Resor Ze11t
The Vestxy of Vt. rotor'a 6tn� the oftJoiaa3 govexr':
Ing 74047 of the pari&# has uoanimou y voted to registrar
Ito f-1214 omodOoo to the oAdMon of a Aher floor on
the Viking go4go being plaanaed under the Wbon RenowA
?"gr a for the area between us and the Podbody theeoh.
Ad Vx. Barrett end ter.. 116baK well I=v, we spent
SaWa3 a sessions together disdnssing the lmpaot of Uxbaa
RenmrA on We area and seglotor3ng at that time our strong
oppositton to as modenAstia pa eking garage between two such
hlstoria tsaildinga go our Paria0 Church and the Ms . O
these oecaeione Ut* Barrett gave us the firm assurance that
ttda ping garage rsould be only fourtea u tent or so hi&t and
would not be obstsruativer to either of the buildings. The adtdi.
tion of annothex porklog 14*61 woutd m ko sueh ® stxuottnre a
vaxr Undestrab7 a building both In appearance and sizer and
a Sn we rsgister out' strong# fifn, and manImous opposition to
tkag.e addWaut.
very truly youtse
'70-13n ac'ett Rev. Olinton T. thoy Rector
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t1VIr. FranklinA. Hebbard -2- July 23, 1970
I am most encouraged that through our recent exchange that
there is better understanding between us in terms of our public position.
My high regard for you and the work that you have done is not,at all
affected by your reaction. You may indicate to the Authority that I shall
continue to support them so long as, in my judgment, the prograVi moves
consistent with the needs. I remain available to you at your convenience,
both publicly and privately, to discuss matters of mutual concern.
With kind best wishes.
Sincer
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SAMUEL E. ZOLL
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To the Members of the Salem Redevelopment Authority:.
I enclose a memorandum from Authority member Francis J �^
Gray dealing with the subject of "Responsibility and Staff Work". ;,
These comments are very timely, well considered and should, X'r
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I believe, have the consideration and action by the full Board at the next
meeting. Perhaps there are other matters of policy that might be considered
as well.
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` If these and other matters should be reviewed by the five members
of the Authority at a separate conference, I would be very glad to arrange, 1"
such a meeting.
j Franklin A. Hebard
Chairman
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'1B IL" ITV OF THE, EXECVT I,VE . DIRECTOR, N AMEIY , JOHN BARRE
AND "HtS STAFF.
..t. WI TN ,SIM iLAR-. PR06ftAMS TO- SALEM , 'UR3 ANRENEWAL, NA.B ®EEN
L ' �• 'EFFECTfVEI.N. PLYMOUTH A ND .LOWELL _ WITH .THE" EXE CU T, I'-VE DIRECTOR
t � h ND STAFF -F UL.F ILLI NG TH ETR RESPONS IB I LITI ES'. SUCASSFUILY
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0-1 ECTOR; SH'O.UI_'D, TAKE PRA.P,E.R :ACTION TO,: RE SOL V,E THE%.PR08L EM
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.IF AUITASLE LI TERATURE, OR INFORMATION . IS NOT', AV AIL ABLE
- TO LURE,� ' NEW BUSINESS ANO., BETA IN 7H_ EXISTING ,s THEL,:E XEC
"UTIVE -DIRECTOR SHOULD C,1)RRECT THE SITUATION -
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QR LEFL,Yx 7HERE ARE MANY AREAS' OF. RES'PONS IB IL',i TY, TH'AT nNUST , iIP ^
�'•.a 1 �'Ln' BE FULF_fLLED ' .FOR: A' SUCCESSFUL RENEWAL PROGRAMME 1 N' °n 's.'P er Aa ';
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•,i F '}.t'%� s SALEM'. '. WE 'HAVE-' A FULL—TIM.E EXECtI T"o VE LIREC'TOR , "iA-6818T'A r:T N �,
!' DIRECTOR ANSI, OTHER KEY ,. PERSONNEL MAKIN, UP "A 81ZEABLE 5TAFaF •
,' yr ",i •: ^ IN .AOD.I T.I.ONp 'WE '. HAVE PLANNING ' CONSULTANTS , ATTORNe III; EN61N
sl :ERS ,` AND MANY, ' EDERAL , GOVERNM-ENT ADVYSORS .
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`THE RED'E VEL OP.N EN T .AUTHOR I TY' MEMBF_RS� TO . PERF,ORN %TH s:" FUNC,TION $+ - t
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s1; TO SE E ''THAT . WORK . IS •tACCOMPL ISHEDx .� EFF£GTI,YELY ANOF
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SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS, 01970
JULY 22, 1970
MR. JOHN W. BARRETT .
EO WASHINGTON STREET
SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS, 01970
DEAR JOHN:
REGARDING THE NEWSLETTER, I FEEL THAT IT IS TOO LONG
AND COVERS TOO MUCH. THE FORMAT AND COMPOSITION ARE UNINTER-
ESTING. ONE IMPORTANT STATEMENT THOUGHTFULLY PREPARED AND A
FEW IMPORTANT NOTES ON ONE PAGE WOULD BE MORE EFFECTIVE, IN
MY OPINION.
BEFORE THE NEXT MONTHLY MEETING, I WOULD APPRECIATE
RECEIVING INFORMATION WHICH WILL BE OF VALUE TO THE MEMBERS
WHEN DISCUSSING AUTHORITY RESPONSIBILITY, STAFF FUNCTION AND
THE ROLL OF CONSULTANTS. PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED SHEETS
AND USE AS A GUIDE TO PRESENT THE INFORMATION TO THE MEMBERS.
I BELIEVE THE TWO FORMS SHOULD BE SENT TO THE
MEMBERS PRIOR TO THE MEETING.
THANKING YOU, I REMAIN,
VERY TRULY YOURS,
CCI MR. FRANKLIN A. HEBARD
FRS J. GRAY'
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GEORGE P. VALLIS
ATTORNEY AT LAW
70 WASHINGTON STREET
SALEM. MASSACHUSETTS 01970 RES.. 99 PLEASANT STREET
TELEPHONE 744-2172 SALEM. MASSACHUSETTS
TELEPHONE 744-1195
MEMORANDUM
TO: Members of Salem Redevelopment Authority
FROM: George P. Vallis '
Gentlemen :
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At the conference held July 29 , 1970 , the members
of the Salem Redevelopment Authority, together with the
Executive-Director and your counsel discussed certain
comments made by member , Francis J. Gray, in a memoran-
dum dated July 15 , relative to the duties and responsi-
bilities of the members of the Authority and the Exe-
cutive-Director and his staff .
It would appear that the said memorandum and con-
ference were responses primarily to the remarks made by
the Mayor at the regular meeting of the Authority on
July 5 whereat he criticized the members of the Authority
for the languid pace of the renewal process in our city,
the lack of communication with the city council and
exposure to the general public and its failure to sell
urban renewal land to developers .
The Mayor ' s remarks and ensuing publicity in the
local newspaper has prompted the members of the Authority
to reassess their positions and functions in the renewal
process together with that of the Executive-Director and
his staff.
As your counsel , you have requested me to prepare
a resolution containing the views and comments which you
expressed at the July 29th conference wherein the duties
and responsibilities of the members of the Authority and
Executive-Director would be clearly defined and delineated.
The following resolution is submitted for your perusal
and discussion, at the next regular meeting.
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Resolution entitled "Duties and responsibilities
of members of Salem Redevelopment Authority and its
Executive-Director" .
1. The members of the Salem Redevelopment Authority ,
whose duties and powers are created pursuant to The Hous-
ing Authority Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
.are primarily responsible for the success of the urban
renewal program in its city bearing in mind that the
ultimate success of the program depends on the full parti-
cipation, cooperation and support of the Mayor , govern
ing body and the general public of the City of Salem.
2 . The members of the Salem Redevelopment Authority
are the "Board of Directors" appointed by city and state
governments to oversee the urban renewal program so that
it is accomplished effectively and efficiently in order
! ' to attain the desired objectives outlined by the govern-
ing body of the City of Salem.
3 . In order to accomplish these objectives the
members of the Salem Redevelopment Authority are respon-
j sible. for the hiring of the Executive-Director , professional
staff , counsel and technical consultants . '
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are prepared to attend frequent meetings and spend the
time necessary in order to study and intelligently vote
on all important questions in order to get the job done.
This will include a meeting of the members of the Authority
at least semi-annually to evaluate the progress of the
program, staff operation , public relations 'and .any and
all matters necessary to effectuate a smooth and efficient
program.
5 . The Executive-Director shall administer the
urban renewal program. He will direct and coordinate
i the services of the technical consultants , staff , attorneys
and other experts as they are needed. .
He will explain complex 'technical matters to the
members of the .Authority so that they can choose Intel-
ligently between alternatives .
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He will explain and sell the urban renewal .program
to the public and keep all interested people in the
community informed about the general progress of the
project by establishing and circulating a monthly news-
letter.
He will prepare and deliver to each member of the
Authority a brief monthly progress report relative to
promotion of land, disposition to private and public
developers and any and all matters relating to land
disposition and new construction. '
He will be the salesman for urban renewal land. and
sell project land to responsible developers quickly, at
a fair return and for quality development.
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Binghamton New York 13901
Telephone (607) 723 5386
July 8, 1970
Mr. John W. Barrett
Executive Director
Salem Redevelopment Authority
60 Washington Street
Salem, Massachusetts 09107
Dear Mr. Barrett:
We are interested in information on a pedestrian shopping
mall in downtown renewal projects . If you have had experience
in this area, please send us statistics as to size and cost of
the mall.
Thank you . for your consideration.
Yours truly,
�6'�-1�
'Robert r1�
Director of Planning
BINGHAMTON URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY
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e Mr' Charles Quigley
Robert Charles Associates
35 Saratoga Street
East Bostont Massachusetts #
r Dear Mr. Quigley: f -
- '.About a week ago Mr. Roland Brophy of,your'etaff discussed
with the undersigned plans for Parcel H-1 on Charter and Liberty
Streets which is a site for housing for the elderly.-,
The-Salem Redevelopment,Authority would like to have 'demon-
strated to it why it is not feasible to erect twi ' towers seventy
•. ,feet in height with proper set backs as.-shown in plan for said site
Jin the illustrative site plass which was given to`Mr.°Brophy. This
would'be the primary requisite for any consideration being-given to
any-adjustment in the plan since the plan for Heritage'Plaza-East ,
Js more restfictive' than local zoning ordinances.
Please be further advised in that talking to reel estate con-
sultants itis safe to assume the land cost would be $400 per unit..
The"present,.land cost on the site is $500 per unit; taking,into:con-
r sideration`density,regulations which allows for twenty=two units for
the site. - However� .since the density for housing for the elderly
will be'greater than that allowed, it is felt that $400 figure for
each unit would be feasible.
+: I hope this information wi11 prove satisfactory,
Respectfully yours,
John,W. Barrett
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' THOUGHTS ON REDEVELOPMENT - SALEM TOWN HALL AREA
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IN GENERA_ _
Ii . THE RELATIONSHIP OF NON—TAXA8LE PROPERTY AREAS AND . LAND WI THIN
THE ''PROJECT BOUNDS , .APPEARS TO BE OUT OF PROPORTION TO ' T,HETAX—
,x: .. ABLE..'AREAS ,AND AN IMPROVED ECONOMIC TAX BASE FOR THE CITY. is
GOING TO BE DIFFICULT TO ACHIEVE UNDER THE MOST IDEAL CIRCUM—
STANCES . , I
A) THE ESSEX INSTITUTE , PEABODY MUSEUM , STATE ARMORY, COURT' S
FACILITY AND CHURCH FACILITIES TOGETHER . WITH EXISTINGCITY
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AND PLANNED CITY STRUCTURES ARE ALL LOST FOR TAX PURPOSES
AT THIS TIME . _.
(B.) INKEEPING WITH THESE CONSIDERATIONS , IT LS QUESTIONABLE
WHETHER OR NOT THE ACQUISITION OF ANY NEW PROPERTIES OR
LAND AREAS BY THE CITY WITHIN THE PROJECT AREA IS .SOUND
PLANNING. .1
.AREA' S 1 N' QUESTION:
" ' . � .. '.; ECARDIN6 THE ACQUISITION OF BUILDINGS IN THE VICINITY OF THE
+ TOWN. HALL ' FOR CITY GOVERNMENTAL OFFICE :
(Aj - : THE , STRUCTURES ARE NOT BASICALLY DESIGNED TO HOUSE ANY PRE$
" ENT DAY MUNICIPAL FUNCTION. I '
BPHYS I CALLY , EVEN AFTER ALTERATIONS , THEY WILL NOT PERM I T
EFF FC TENT BUSINESSLIKE OPERATIONS .
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CAFTER SUBSTANTIAL SUMS HAVE BEEN EXPENDED TO REHABILITATE-
///`"��� THEB'UILOINGS, CITY GOVERNMENTAL FUNCTIONS MUST BE ADJUSTED
r'i ^:��h, Il'i iTO . MEET. THE BUILDINGS, RATHER THAN HAVING BUILDINGS DESIGNED
y, ,! ,.TO MEET PRESENT DAY CITY GOVERNMENTAL FUNCTIONS .
�D) -.T BECAUSE OF THE AGE OF THE BUILDINGS , DISREGARDING' ALTERATION ''
COSTS ;.THE STRUCTURES WILL BE A CONTINUING COSTLY MAJNTENANCE' i
` i --4 'PROBLEM TO THE CITY . -
BECAUSE GOVERNMENT FUNDS MAY BECOME AVAILABLE TO REHABILITATE
II� :,j � THE '' BUIL.DINGS IS NO JUSTIFICATION FOR UNDERTAKING THE ,'TASK
rtr ly�nr (F � , �THEREIS NO DISTINCTION BETWEEN SO—CALLED "GOVERNMENT MONEY"
AND "CITY MONEY" . . IT ALL COMES FROM THE TAX PAYING PUBLIC
OF WHICH WE ARE ALL A PART.
I F� ( C) '' ,R EG ARDING HISTORICAL FACTORS , TH E'RE ARE MANY OTHER STRUCTURES
OF THE SAME PERIOD OF ARCHITECTURE EXISTING WITHIN THE Ci TY 5
OF EQUAL OR MORE HISTORICAL IMPORTANCE .
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CONCLUSION: ,
r. 'I A-'STUDY , ,OF' TME TOWN HALL AREA IN DETAIL HAD MERIT CONSIDERING
'' j 'ALL '0F THE FACTORS INVOLVED . - HOWEVER , THE CONCLUSIONS AND y .
RECOMMENDATIONS ARE NOT SUFFICIENTLY SOUND IN VIEW OF EXISTING
CONDITIONS TO. WARRANT ANY CHANGE IN THE BASIC REDEVELOPMENT PLAN. ,
WASHINGTON OFFICE
120$LONGWORTN BUHDIN6
WASHINGTON.D.C. 20$1$
/u'�,A yK '/�/yjµnr� �1`P ��yy I�A TEL:202-22$-426$
i'onareza Of. the niteb Otateo DISTRICT OFFICES:
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SALEM POST OFFICE BLDG.
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S1 u` li (�` D TEI.EPXONE:617-74$-$600
MICHAEL J. HARRINGTON, 6TH DISTRICT.MASS.
Lrrvrv:TEL:61]-399-]105
COMMITTEE ON BANKING AND CURRENCY H"ERHILU TEL:61]-3]24691
April 14, 1970
Mr. John Barrett .
Executive Director
Salem Redevelopment Authority
60 Washington Street
Salem, Massachusetts , 01970
Dear John:
I appreciated the chance to talk with you on the phone
last week concerning the 'amendatory policy of HUD. It
is my understanding that Bill Brennan of HUD has contacted
you by phone to provide additional information. Dave
Weinman of my staff has also spoken with Art Hessel , a
Special Assistant to Assistant Secretary Cox. Several
things seem clear.
First , there is at the present time no fixed or firm
amendatory policy.. Apparently projects now in a state
of execution or amendatories that are pending will be
processed. The primary question which remains open is
whether any amendatories will be permitted for new projects.
Apparently the desire is to eliminate all amendatories due
to budgetary constraints , but quite honestly, I think this
is unlikely. My guess is that some flexibility will be
retained, although each project may be limited to one
amendatory, perhaps carrying a fixed percentage limit.
A new policy is anticipated in the near future and I will
attempt to keep abreast of the latest on your behalf. In
the meantime , if you have further questions , please do not
hesitate to call upon me .
Yours sincerely,
Mi\chaelJv .. Harrington
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( y) •%. 1626 '(�\ EXECUTIVE DIRECT.
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SALEM-MASSACHUSETTS AUTHORITY ASST. E.E'�'VE OIRECTDR
60 WASHINGTON STREET SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970 TELEPHONE 744-6900
FRANKLIN A. HEDARD
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Mr. Donald Koleman
328 Essex Street
Salem, Massachusetts
Dear Mr. Koleman:
Referring to your letter of April 22, 1970 hand delivered to this office
April 28, 1970, it was voted at the meeting of the Salem Redevelopment Auth-
ority on May 6, 1970 that an extension of eight (8) weeks from the April 24th
date shall be; granted. Said extension will terminate June 19, 1970.
Since these buildings have been let out to bid for demolition, no further
extension past this period will be granted and by this date all necessary
approvals must be received by you and transmitted to the Authority relative to
moving said buildings.
It is understood that as partial consideration for these buildings, that
you would be responsible for capping the sewers, exterminating the buildings
and the removal of foundations and the filling in of the sites in accordance
with the contract let by this Authority to any demolition contracting firm and
that all said work must be approved and supervised by the staff of the Salem
Redevelopment Authority as is the case with all demolition contractors.
It is further understood that completion of all work in the area, which
includes removal of the buildings, filling in foundation holes, etc. , must be
accomplished by September 30, 1970 which is the same date that is spelled out
in the contract for completion of the contract for demolition work.
The properties under consideration for removal by you are located at
203 Bridge Street (Block 2 Parcel 1), 3-3� Ash Street (Block 3 Parcel 6),
21 Brown Street (Block 7 Parcel 2) and 27 Charter Street (Block 16 Parcel
2).
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It is further understood that you will provide the Salem Redevelopment
Authority with a bond in the amount of $42,500 to insure the Authority that
these buildings will be rehabilitated to the code standards of the City of
Salem. Said figure for the bond was determined after consultation with Mr.
Daniel O'Brien, building inspector for the City of Salem and his advice in
this matter was the determining factor on said bond.
The Salem Redevelopment Authority is taking this action in the interest
of allowing the preservation of these buildings in a proper condition and
must be assured that no blighting influence shall be brought into any neigh-
borhood of the City.
The Salem Redevelopment Authority cannot be expected to delay its
activities for any further period of time and cannot grant. a further exten-
sion beyond the date of June 19, 1970.
,Respectfully yours,
SALEM (REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
�Jq'hn W. Barrett,
ecutive Director
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Some time ago'you talked 'to me' about, the,doorway.
Mat 17.Federal Street.
We have signed.a-contract' for. the demolition of�
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and it would be, his decision whether-•,to sell :anything or not.,
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Mr. Herman Morse
1644D Beverly Road
Teaneck, New Jersey 07666
Dear Herm:
I went over to Beverly Commons this morning and
the girl that was there last night was also there today. ` '
She said that no gloves had been found. If they are picked
up on the grounds and brought in to her, she will get in
touch with our office.
I tried reaching you at the Cambridge Redevelop- ;
ment Authority but you .had left. If I hear anything further
on the gloves, I•will get in touch with you.
Sincerely,
John W: Barrett
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• Attorney John'D. Mahoney ,
2 Center Plaza
Boston, Massachusetts -
Dear Attorney Mahoneya
: Mr. Martin CohenofBenjamin Cohen 4 Sons has notified
me that you were going to represent him and would be touch'with
the undersigned relative to land in the Salem;Heritige Plaza-East,
Urban Renewal Project.
Please be advised' that the undersigned Yplans' to take
his vacation in the very near future, and I feel it would be .
advantageous to`all -concerned to meet `as soon as possible so % .
that we may discuss the matter in a preliminary way and vacation
schedules will not impede any progress that may be made.
Please contact the undersigned for an appointment so
that we may discuss the matter in detail. ' ,
Very truly yours; a
Y' SALEM REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
John W. Barrett, '
Executive Director.
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Salem Redevelopment Authority
P.O. Bos 369
Salem, MRssachusetts, 01971
Dear Sir,
The Danvers Historical Commission in cooperation with
the Danvers Historical Society is formulating plans for the
full development and utilization of the historic assets of
the Town.
We would be very grateful if you could forward to us
any material available concerning the program of historic
preservation in your community. Thank you for your trouble.
Yours truly,
Richard Trask Richard Trask
31 Fellows St. Danvers Historic Commission
Danvers, Mass. 01923
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177 MILK STREET
BOSTON,MASS.02103
(617)4235625
June 18, 1970
Salem Redevelopment Authority
P.O. Box 369
Salem, Massachusetts
Dear John:
Just a note to follow up the announcement mailed you sometime ago about
my affiliation with Stahl/Bennett, Inc, of Boston and New York.
For the past 15 years I have been involved in a small private practice
primarily in the North Shore area as well as in other parts of New
England. The opportunity to work on a part-time basis with this
dynamic, young firm offers me a much broader scope of activities with no
limit to the size or type of project.
This includes everything from Urban problems to City Planning, Archi=
tecture to Interior Design and, of course, my own specialty in the
Restorationand Preservation field,
My particular task with Stahl/Bennett, Inc. , is therefore, assisting the
principals in the application of the following skills:
1. Preliminary investigation and evaluation (including
program development, site selection and evaluation,
feasibility and marketing studies).
2. Land planning, site development studies, topographic
and soil investigation.
3. Project Design.
4. Office planning and tenant requirements.
5. Interior design including office landscaping, furniture,
and interior decorating.
STAHUBENNIM,,INC.
Salem Redevelopment Authority - 2 - June 18, 1970
6. Implementation: Contract document preparation,
construction negotiation, administration and
inspection.
7. Architectural Restoration, preservation consultation,
design and implementation.
Therefore, it would be of immense benefit to me and Stahl/Bennett, Inc.
if you would advise me of any potential projects you may learn about before
they are fully conceived and to whom I might address myself for further
information.
With kindest per onal regards,
JamesJI u, A.I.A.
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TELE PFIO NE T44-2652 BOSTON OFFICE 727-2257
745-3220
DONALD KOLEMAN
ATTORNEY AT LAW
328 ESSEX STREET
SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970
June 3, 1970
John W. Barrett,
Executive Director
Salem Redevelopment Authority
60 Washington Street
Salem, Massachusetts
Dear Mr. Barrett:
With reference to your letter of May 11, 1970, granting an
extension of eight weeks from April 24, 1970 to June 19, 1970 to
complete plans for removal and restoration of certain antique
buildings within the redevelopment area I wish to report the
following:
Certain adjacent parcels which were felt necessary to acquire
prior to the removal and relocation of the buildings have remained
unavailable despite negotiation and best efforts.
Acquisition of separate parcels scattered about the city has
not proven an adequate solution. Under the circumstances, it
would appear unlikely that the plan would be successfully consu-
mated prior to the June 19, 1970 deadline.
If land were to become available within the redevelopment
area for the relocation of the antique houses I would be most
eager to present plans for their restoration.
My personal thanks to you and the authority for bearing
with me for this period of time.
Sincerely,
DK:rlo Donald Koleman
TO: SALEM REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY - ATTN: MR. JOHN BARRETT
FROM: FRANCIS J. GRAY
DATE : MAY 27, 1970
SUBJECT: DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS
PICKMAN HOUSE
FRATERNITY BUILDING
NEW FIRE STATION
AS SUGGESTED IN YOUR MEMORANDUM OF MAY 220 1970, 1
STUDIED IN DETAIL THE COMMENTS OF THE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
AND RELATED DRAWINGS. AFTER COMPILING NOTES, ITEM BY ITEM
THEN DISREGARDING SAME , THE FOLLOWING ARE MY CONCLUSIONS :
1 . IT WILL SERVE NO USEFUL PURPOSE TO ANSWER
THE COMMENTS OF ¢HE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD ,
ITEM BY ITEM.
2. THE OBJECTIVES AND SPIRIT OF THE BOARD DO NOT
APPEAR TO BE IN KEEPING WITH THE PURPOSE OF
THE BOARD IN ITS RELATIONSHIP TO THE AUTHORITY.
3. THEREFORE, IT IS MY OPINION THAT THE DESIGN REVIEW
BOARD SHOULD BE THANKED FOR THEIR COMMENTS ON
THE THREE SUBMITTALS AND THAT THE THREE SUB-
MITTALS BE APPROVED BY THE AUTHORITY AS SHOWN
ON THE SUBMITTED DRAWINGS .
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April 22, 1970
Mr. John W. Barrett
Executive Director
Salem Redevelopment Authority
60 Washington Street
Salem, Mass. 01970
Dear Mr. Barrett:
With reference to your letters of March 18, 1970 and April 3,
1970 concerning certain building within the redevelopment areas
and owned by the Salem Redevelopment Authority, I wish to give
the following report:
Land outside the urban renewal area has not yet been acquired
by me. Estimates for the moving of the buildings as well as
estimates for restoration ham been nearly completed. Problems of
acquiring enough proper lots in one general area have delayed the
acquisition of now available lots.
Presently negotiation is underway for an additional lot in
another area of the city.
Under the circumstances, I respectfully request that an ex-
tention of eight weeks be given to the April 24th date set forth
in your letter of April 3, 1970.
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Very truly yours,
DK:sea
Donald Koleman
DONALD KOLE MAN
i1 ATTORNEY AT LAW
25 FLINT STREET
SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970
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MEMORANDUM
To: John Barrett
From: Morton B. Braun
Re: Ash Street Date: April 17, 1970
I met this afternoon with Mr. Brewster Fuller and Mr. Charles Ellis
from Whitman and Howard concerning their proposed design for Ash
Street.
They are proposing a 56' right-of-way within which there will be 30'
of pavement. The grade will be just under 7%. There will be two
curb cuts: one on the west side of the street as an entrance to the
church and parking lot; the other on the east side serving the loading
platform of the telephone company building.
I have the following observations and recommendations to make:
1. I recommend that the width of the street pavement be .in-
creased from 30' to 33'. This would provide three moving
lanes of 11' each which, as I understand it, corresponds to
the width of traffic lanes being planned elsewhere .in the
project area. The three lanes of 11' each would enable
two lanes from Bridge Street to Federal Street and one lane
northerly to Bridge Street. The middle lane would be
designated for through traffic. The southbound lane would
serve through traffic and the parking lot. The single north-
bound lane would provide egress from Federal Street.
Mr. Fuller indicated his concurrence with this scheme.
As I understand it, the .increment .in cost would be very
little for the extra 31.
2. 1 feel very strongly that the curb cut for the telephone company
should be eliminated. It is clear that trucks will have to back
into the loading platform from Ash Street and will block
traffic in the northbound lane. Even relatively small trucks
will block the sidewalk and will protrude partway into the
street pavement.
I recommend that you initiate discussions with the telephone
company (assuming you have not already done so) to make
them aware of this problem. If at all possible, the loading
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platform should be shifted to the north elevation of their
present building where it can be served from St. Peter
Street. It seems only reasonable to me that the telephone
company .itself would not want to create traffic problems for
the city.
In the event that the telephone company does not have suf-
ficient land at the present time to accommodate the necessary
turning radii for trucks using a loading platform on the north
side of the building, I recommend that consideration be
given to selling them Parcel P-3 orap ortion thereof, which
would enable them to provide the necessary radii.
In the further event that such negotiations prove fruitful, I
recommend also that approximately 7' be taken from the
telephone company along Ash Street so as to enable a larger
right-of-way and four moving lanes on Ash Street, as pro-
posed in the Urban Renewal Plan.
I must repeat the basic point -- that it is essential to eliminate
the entrance to the telephone company from Ash Street.
3. The following suggestion came from Mr. Fuller and I pass
it along with my complete concurrence. The suggestion is
that the First Universalist Church and/or the Design Review
Board be consulted regarding the facing of the 3' retaining x
wall and the landscaping of the slope which will be required
on the west side of Ash Street along the church's property
line.
Mr. Fuller provided me with a layout plan and profile of their proposal
for Ash Street. I will turn this over to you at an early date. I am not
including it with this memorandum because .it should remain rolled
rather than folded.
HEH rAGE PLAZA-EAST
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REDEVELOPMENT JOHN W. BARRETT
16 26 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
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60 WASHINGTON STREET • SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970 • TELEPHONE 744-6900
FRANKLIN A. HEBARD
CNAIR.NAry
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Mr. Donald Koleman
328 Essex Street
Salem, Massachusetts
Dear Mr. Koleman:
Referring to your letter of April 22, 1970 hand delivered to this office
April 28, 1970, it was voted at the meeting of the Salem Redevelopment Auth-
ority on May 6, 1970 that an extension of eight (8) weeks from the April 24th
date shall be granted. Said extension will terminate June 19, 1970.
Since these buildings have been let out to bid for demolition, no further
extension past this period will be granted and by this date all necessary
approvals must be received by you and transmitted to the Authority relative to
moving said buildings.
It is understood that as partial consideration for these buildings, that
you would be responsible for capping the sewers, exterminating the buildings
and the removal of foundations and the filling in of the sites in accordance
with the contract let by this Authority to any demolition contracting firm and
that all said work must be approved and supervised by the staff of the Salem
Redevelopment Authority as is the case with all demolition contractors.
It is further understood that completion of all work in the areae which
includes removal of the buildings, filling in foundation holes, etc. , must be
accomplished by September 30, 1970 which is the same date that is spelled out
in the contract for completion of the contract for demolition work.
The properties under consideration for removal by you are located at
203 Bridge Street (Block 2 Parcel 1), 3-3� Ash Street (Block 3 Parcel 6),
21 Brown Street (Block 7 Parcel 2) and 27 Charter Street (Block 16 Parcel
2).
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It is further understood that you will provide the, Saiem Redevelopment
Authority with a bond in the amount of $42,500 to insure the Authority that
these buildings will be rehabilitated to the code standards of the City of
Salem. Said figure for the bond was determined after consultation with Mr.
Daniel O'Brien, building inspector for the City of Salem and his advice in
this matter was the determining factor on said bond.
The Salem Redevelopment Authority is taking this action in the interest
of allowing the preservation of these buildings in a proper condition and
must be assured that no blighting influence shall be brought into any neigh-
borhood of the City.
The Salem Redevelopment Authority cannot be expected to delay its
activities for any further period of time and cannot grant. a further exten-
sion beyond the date of June 19, 1970.
Respectfully yours,
SALEM REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Jdhn QW.. Barrett,
'Eiecutive Director
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328 'Essex Street
Salem, Massachusetts
Dear Mr. Kolemana .
Referring to your letter of April 22, 1970, 'hand delivered to this office
April 28, 1970, it was noted`at the meetiug,of the Salem Redevelopment Auth-
ority on May 6, 1970 that,en extension of eight (8) weeks from the' April 24th' ,y
date shall, be'granted. Said extension will t6rminate June 19, 1970.
Since these buildings have been let out to bid for demolition, no further. `'
extension past•.ttiis period will be granted and by this-date all necessary
-approvals must be received by,you-anC transmitted to the Authority relative to
moving said buildings.
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you would'be responsibie for capping.the sewers, exterminating the buildings and '
the 'removal ,of foundations and the-filling in of the sites in accordance.with
the contract let by this Authority to any demolition contracting firm and
that all'said' work must be approved and supervised by the staff,of the Salem
Redevelopment Authority as is the case withtall demolition contractors.
� ~ �,Jt,,i's, further understood that completion of all work in the area'. which r
includes removal of'the buildings, filling,in foundation holes, etc. , must be
accomplished by September 30# 1970 which is the 'same date that is spelled out -
in the .contract for completion of the contract for demoltion work.
The properties under consideration for removal by you' are Located at � ..
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and 21-Brown Street (Block 7 Parcel 2),
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It is further understood that you will provide the Salem Redevelopment .
Authority with a bond in the amount of $350000 to insure the Authority that
these buildings will be rehabilitated to the code standards.of the City of
Salem. Said figure for the bond was determined after consultation with Mr.
Daniel O'Brien, 'building inspector for the City of Salem and his advice in
this matter was the determining factor.
The Salem Redevelopment Authority is taking this action in the interest
of allowing the preservation of these buildings in a proper condition and
must be assured that no blighting influence shall be brought into any neigh-
borhood of the City.
The Salem Redevelopment Authority cannot be expected to delay its
activities for any further period of time and cannot grant a further extension
beyond the date of June 19, 1970.
Respectfully yours,
SALEM-REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
John W. Barrett,
Executive Director
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Mr. Philip Parsons .
Holyoke Mutual Insurance Company
39 Norman Street . . ;
Salemt Massachusetts ; r
Dear-Mr.' Parsons - -
As requested during our telephone conversationthisweek, I P
am enclosing for your information the plan for "the Heritage Plaza-x f
♦ East urban renewal area. s
^ Please refer to the maps at the back of the 1poklet. (Maps #3,
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and 4) for the listing of the buildings to beacquired: and demo
fished.; If there is any other information you may needo please i
feel free to contact this office. ';
x; Sincerely,
John W. Barrett
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Mr. Gerald DeLuca "
Gauthier Van Lines
13 Franklin Street
Salem$ Massachusetts
Dear Mr. DeLuca: r+ .'
Businesses in an urban renewal area are entitled to a maximum
payment of $25,000 for moving expenses. . It is my understanding-in {
accordance with the letter, a copy of which is attached, that you have
been engaged by Maco's Automotive Stores of 168 Essex Street, Salem,
Massachusetts to handle his move.
+ h it is further my understanding •that your estimate for said move
is $17,727.` The _selection of thw party to make the move is not the
responsibility of the Authority "but is, as•,indicated. to your the,
responsibility of the relocatee. F
You indicated that you would like to have any payment made .
to your firm for said move made ,out to the Marblehead- Trust Company
and forwarded to them to be applied to your account. In checking
this out I have found that this is possible and hope this information `
will° prove satisfactory. It is my understanding the purpose of this
' letter is to enable you to obtain a short term loan to accomplish said
work.
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If there are any questions the Bank may have, please free to
have them call us at any time.
Sincerely yours,
John W. Barrett
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HARRY S.LEFAVOUR,OWNER 186 ESSEX STREET
SALEM,MASS.
March 26 1970
Salem Redevelopment Authority,
60 Washington St.
Salem, Mass. 01970
Gentlemen;
Now that the final settlement has
been made in the liquidation of our business
I wish to thank you for your cooperation.
I never could have suzceeded to
accomplish . so favorable proceedure without
the help of Mr. Field and the council of
Mr. Connolly.
The auction sale as directed by
Mr. Saperstein helped in the clearing out of
all the fixtures. I found Mr. Saperstein a
gentlemen I can recommend to be used in further
service in like occasions.
Thanking you again,
Yours very tjyuly,
320 Lafaa cSYt'`
HSL.K Salem Mass.
FULLER LANE
MARBLEHEAD. MASSACHUSETTS
01945
March 19 , 1970
Mr . John W . Barrett
Salem Redevelopment Authority
60 Washington Street
Salem, Massachusetts
Dear Mr. Barrett :
In reply to your letter of March 18 re the former
Bertrand building at the corner of Federal and
St . Peter Streets , please be advised that :
1 . I am advised by Attorney Doug Haley that I do
have an approved lot between Kimball Court
and Howard Street'.
2 . He is handling necessary application to City
Council for a moving permit .
3 . Foundation would be completed forthwith once
Council permit is received and construction
contract is let .
As discussed with you I am resigned to the fact
that the completed cost will be in excess of its
value but the preservation of the house , well over
a hundred years. old , with its interior living room
shutters and fireplace woodwork , makes it worth-
while .
Thank you for withholding the house from your
demolition contract until Haley can assure us
that all necessary permits have been secured .
Sincerely yours ,
Frank H . Wetmore
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Chairman
Edwin J. Hallinan
Vice Chairman
Fresno Donald A. Jackson, Jr.
Tommy Barfield
Ethan Bernstein
Redevelopment Harry Kachadoorian
Jack Kazanjian
Agency J. Rafferty
!1 Executive Director
G.Allan Kingston
March 5 , 1970
Administrative Assistant
Salem Redevelopment Authority
60 Washington Street
Salem, Massachusetts 01970
Dear Sir :
An effort is being made by the Public Information staff of
the Fresno Redevelopment Agency to expand the informational
data in its library and available for review to individuals
interested in urban renewal in Fresno and in renewal programs
throughout the state and. country .
_ To accommodate these numerous individuals , we would like to
request of your agency , if possible , a copy of your current
Annual Report, developer packets , project brochures , and any
other information regarding your agency and its activities
which you may feel could be useful to us in this project.
Thank you for your consideration of our request.
Sincerely ,
(Mrs . ) Patricia Christopherson
Public Information Office
T.W.Patterson Building FultonMallatTulare Fresno,California 93723 (209)485-6200
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March 13, 1970
Mrs. Patricia Chriatophersoti
Fresno Redevelopment'Agecicy
Fulton Mall at Tulare
a Resno, California—
Dear Mrs. Chiistophersont'
Enclosed you will find a copy of`the brochure outlining
the plans for the Heritage Piasa-East project area in Salem, ;
y Massachusetts.. The area involved is the downtown business
district. ' I have also inclosed the iliustrative.site plan.
for the renewal area.
Please notein section 20 we have established a Design _
Review Board which is not common with most renewal agencies.
' At this point we have nootheriuformation •for distri-
bution.
istri bution. I hope,the'materiai enclosed will -prove to be helpful.
If you have any questions 'relative"to said plan, please
feel free to,wiite the undersigned.
r r y 'Sincerely yours,-
John W. Barrett
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MASSACHUSETTS
SAMUEL E. ZOLL -
MAYOR
July 23, 1970
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Mr. Franklin A. Hebbard
33 Chestnut Street
Salem, Massachusetts
Dear Mr. Hebbard:
I am in receipt of your letter of July 9, 1970 relative to
developments in connection with the urban renewal program. I am
somewhat disappointed that you considered the recent public meeting
a personal reflection on you and the membership of the Authority.
I am sure you will recall that during the early days of my administration,..
both publicly and privately, I indicated my complete confidence in your F
Authority.. There is nothing that has occurred which causes me to
change that position.
I think that we perhaps differ on the function of public officials
and public authorities during these most trying times of the 1.9701s. I
appreciate the fact that you are serving the community without compensation,'
nor do you seek any. However, I do not consider this personal aacfi,ra
of public spirit sufficient to insulate one against public review of the dis-
charge of their duties, nor do I consider any criticisms such as you raise
in your letter to be personal to me. I stand on my conviction that the pace
of this program must be quickened. The abuse in the press to which you
refer was not of my making and preceded my appearance before your board.
I have discussed privately with you and members of your board many
of the problems that have been raised over the past month so that I fail to see
where my position comes as a surprise. The dialogue during our meeting
was no different from that which has taken place among the various boards
of the city during the first seven months of our administration.
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C r1ERITAGE PLAZA EAST
�� _ .. SALEM
W_ R
EDEVELOPMENT JOHN W. BARRETT
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AUTHORITY HAROLD J. CORC0RAN
SALEM•M.ASSACHUSETTS ASST. E%ECUT VE DIRECTOR
60 WASHINGTON STREET • SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970 TELEPHONE 744-6900
FR v<KLIN A VIEHARU
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FELIX A. KULIK
VICE-CHAIRMAN
CHANNING EACALI_ JR.
TRE ASUaER p '
FRANCIS H. M-GRATH 'March 18, 1p970
ASSISTANT TREASU'F.R "
FRANCIS. J. GRAY .
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fir• Donald Koleman
330 Essex Street
Salem, Massachusetts
Dear Mr. Koleman:
The Salem Redevelopment Authority is in the process of preparing
a contract for the demolition of another series of buildings in the
Heritage Plaza-East urban renewal project area.
Sometime ago you indicated you were interested in moving buildings
from the project area: the property formerly owned by Piotrowski located
on Ash Street; property formerly owned by McDowell located on Brown
Street; and that property formerly owned by Eng on Liberty Street. I
have not included these properties in this contract but am prepared to
add an addendum to the contract, if we are unable to obtain the following
information.
Please advise as soon as possible, if you have a lot on which to
iplace any one of these buildings, if you have a foundation on which
said building may be placed and if you have obtained all the necessary
permits to move these buildings to their sites.
If the answer to any one of the above questions are in the affirma-
tive, please advise this office in writing since it will also be
necessary that a number of questions will have to be answered to the
Department of Housing and Urban Development and it will be in the best
interest of all concerned that this matter be handled expeditiously.
Please reply to the above questions as soon as possible.
Sincerely yours,
John W. Barrett
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March 189 1970
Mr. Donald Koleman ;
330 Essex Street
',Salem, Massachusetts
Dear Mr. Kolemant
'. The Salem Redevelopment Authority ie-in the process of preparing 3 ;
alcontract for the demolition of another series of buildings in the
Heritage Plaza-East urban renewal project area.
Sometime ago you indicated you were interested.in moving'buildings
from the °p'roject areas, the property formerly owned by Piotrowski located
on Ash Street; property formerly owned by McDowell located on,Brown
Street; and' that property formerly owned by Eng on Liberty Street. I
have not included these propertiesn •this contract but am prepared to
Gadd an'addendum to the contract, if we are unabie'to obtain the following%
information.
Please advise as soon as possible, if you have a lot on which to
,plane any one"o€ these buildings, if,you have a foundation on which said building may be placed and if you have obtained all the necessary
permits to move these buildings to their sites.
If the answer to any one of the above questions are in the affirma-
tive, please advise this -office, in writing since it'will also be
4. •A necessary that a number of questions'wili have to be answered to. the
Department of Housing and Urban Development and it will be in the best
' interest of all concerned that this matter be handled expeditiously. `4
Please reply to the above questions as soon as possible. v ` p
• .. Sincerely yourst .
'John W.sBarrett
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HERITAGE PLAZA-EAST
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1 1 REDEVELOPMENT JOHN W BPRRETT
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60 WAS:<<NGfON STREET SALEM MASSACHUSETTS 01970 TELEPHONE 744-6900
FR»NILIN ? HE-Au
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Mr. Frank H. Wetmore
+I Fuller Lane
i Marblehead, Massachusetts
Dear Mr-. Wetmore:
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j The Salem Redevelopment Authority is in the process of preparing
I a contract for the demolition of another series of buildings in the
Heritage Plaza-East urban renewal project area.
Sometime ago you indicated you were interested in moving one of
the buildings from the project area, Heritage Plaza-East: the property
formerly owned by Bertrand located on Federal Street. I have not
included this parcel in the contract but am prepared to add an addendum
to the contract, if we are unable to obtain the following information.
Please advise as soon as possible, if you have a lot on which to
place the building, if you have a foundation on which said building
may be placed and if you have obtained all the necessary permits to
move said building to its site.
If the answer to the questions above is in the affirmative, please
advise this office in writing since it will be necessary that a number
of questions will have to be answered to the Department of Housing and
Urban Development and it will be in the best interest of all concerned
that this matter be handled expeditiously.
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Please reply to the above questions as soon as possible.
Sincerely yours,
John W. Barrett
JWB/ec
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April 39 1970
Mr. DanieI J. O'Brien
Supt. of Public Properties
K - City Hall
Salem, Massachusetts
Dear Mre. O'Briens
At a recent' meeting of the Design Review Board the pians of,
the Pickman House as presented to you were referred to the Board
for review. The Design Review Boards at Its meeting held March 99
1970, voted not to accept the plans as preliminary plans for the
rehabilitation of the. Pickmaa'House because of inadequate descrip
tion-of the materials to be used on the exteriox of,the building.
Action by the Design Review Board was supplied to the Board
of the Salem Redevelopment Authority at its meeting held Wednesday,
April 1, 1970 which has the Authority's concurrence and it was
requested at this meeting that T notify you that the plans for the
Pickman House are not acceptable as preliminary pians because of
inadequate description-of materials to be used on the exterior of
the building. '
When such .plana, specifying materials, are submitted to you,
` then they may be referred back to the Design Review Board for study.
In light of the 4act, that .this approval has not been granted$
it is assumed that no permit will.be granted for exterior work by
your office until such time that complete review of 'exterior plans, ti
has been completed by the Design Review Board.
Respectfully:yours,
John W. Barrett
JWB/ec
April 3s 1470
Mr. Donald Koleman
330 Essex Street
Salem, Massachusetts
Dear Mr, Kolemani
It is my understanding that you are representing Mr. 'Philip A.
Budrose. . The attached correspondence reflects the review of the
plansfor the Pickman House and thought you would like to be
informed of same.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact this
office.
Sincerely yours$' '
John W. Barrett
JWB/ec
April 3 +1970
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Mr. Donald Koleman
330 Essex Street '
Salem, Massachusetts .
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Dear Mr. Kolemani
The Salem Redevelopment Authority, at its most recent meeting
held Wednesday, April l '1970# was advised of,your interest in the
retention of the property formerly owned by Mr. Eng on Liberty Street,
Mr. Piotrowski on Ash Street, Mr. Bencal on Bridge Street and Mrs.
McDowell on Brown Street, now owned by the Salem Redevelopment Auth-
ority. c
Due to the fact that these properties were scheduled for demolition -
in the next contract, the Salem Redevelopment Authority requests that
., they be informed no Later thanril 24, 1970 of� the fact that permission
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has been granted by various local boards and agencies relative to moving
said buildings and that, as spelled out in previous correspondence.site#
foundation, plans and permits, etc* are approved. In the event"that
this is not done it will be necessary for,the Salem Redevelopment .
Authority to include said properties, by an addendum to said contract. .
Sincereiy.yours, '
John W. Barrett-
JWB/ec
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SALEM
REDEVELOPMENT JOHN W. BARRETT
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
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HAROLD J.
SALEM+MASSACHUSETTS AUTHORITY C
ASST. EEXECUTIVEDIRECT N
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60 WASHINGTON STREET SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970 TELEPHONE 744-6900
FRANKLIN A. HEBARD
AIRMAN
FELIX A. KULIK ,
VICECRAIRMAN
CHANNING BACALL. JR.
TREASURER April 3, 1970
FRANCIS H. M.:GRATH
ASSISTANT TREASURER
FRANCIS J. GRAY
SECRETARY (RI311-TEM)
Mr. Frank Wetmore
Fuller Lane
j Marblehead, Massachusetts
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Dear Mr. Wetmore:
The Salem Redevelopment Authority, at its most recent meeting
held Wednesday, April 1, 1970, was advised of your interest in the
retention of the property formerly owned by Mr. Bertrand, located
on the corner of St. Peter and Federal Street and presently owned
by the Salem Redevelopment Authority.
Due to the fact that this property was scheduled for demolition
1 in the next contract, the Salem Redevelopment Authority requests that
4 they be informed no later than April 24, 1970 of the fact that per-
mission has been granted by various Local boards and agencies rela-
tive to moving said building and that, as spelled out in previous
correspondence, site, foundation, plans and permits, etc. , are
tentatively approved. In the event that this is not done, it will
be necessary for us to include this property in said demolition
contract.
incerely yours,
/ hn W. Barrett
JWB/ec
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s SALEM
a V REDEVELOPMENT JOHN W. BARRTOR
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
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AUTHORITY HAROLD J. CORGORAN
SALEM*MASSACHUSE'TT'S Assr. EXECUTI
olReaT.roR
60 WASHINGTON STREET SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970 TELEPHONE 744-6900
FRANKLIN A. HEBARD
CHAIRMAN
FELIX A. KULIK
VICE-CHAIRMAN
CHANNING BACALL. JR.
TREASURER
FRANCIS H. MEGRATH March 24, 1970
ASSISTANT TREASURER
FRANCIS J. GRAY
SECRETARY (PRO-TEM)
Mr. Franklin A. Hebard, Chairman
Salem Redevelopment Authority
60 Washington Street
Salem, Massachusetts
ATTENTION: Mr. John W. Barrett,
Executive Director
Dear Mr. Hebard:
At the meeting of the Design Review Board on March 9,
1970, after careful consideration of the plans presented
on that date for the redevelopment of the Pickman House,
the Design Review Board voted not to accept the plans as
preliminary plans because of inadequate description of the
materials to be used on the exterior of the building.
Very truly yours,
DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
Louise A. Meier
Secretary
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CLASSICAL AND HIGH SCHOOL
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