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1949-PLANNING BOARD January 3, 1949 To the Honorable City Cound 1, City of Salem, Salan , Mass . Dear Sirs: The Planning Board, to whom was referred a proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance, to change a General ?residence Zone, 200 feet in width, on the • northwesterly side of Highland Avenue from Verona Street to Thomas Circle, to a Business Zone , has held a public hearing on the some as required by law, and, after due consideration, would recommend that the amendment be approved.. Respectfully submitted, Chairman In the year one thousand nine 'hundred and forty-nine. An Ordinance to amend the Zoning Ordin€snce. Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows: Section 1. . The Zoning Ordinance and Pale is hereby amended by changing the earea .now zoned-in part .as a. business district and in part as a general residence district to an apartment house district; said area located and described as ,follows: , Beginning at a paint on easterly side of Loring Avenue 154 fti north east of Raymond Road thence running in a south easterly direction 1000 ft. on a line 1.54 ft. north east of Raymond Road and parallel thereto; thence turning at right angles and running in a north easterly direction on a straight line to a point 154 ft. fram. the. westerly side of Lafayette Stroet arid. running in a north waeterly direction on a line 154 ft. westerly . on. and parallel to Lafayette Street to Loring ,avenue, thence turning and running in ,a south westerly direction along the line of Loring Avenue to the Poini begun 1 Attest: City Clerk \\�� A January 10, 1949 To the Honorable City Council,.: City of Salem, Salem, Mass. Dear Sirs: 'Phe Planning Board, to whom was referred a proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to allow the erection of group houses consisting of three or more contiguous two-family houses separated by party walls in general residence zones, has held a hearing on the same, as required by laws, and begs leave to report as follows: r . In effect, this amendment to the Zoning Ordinance would permit the erection of two-fmnily group houses in all general • residence zones in Salem. lifter making a careful and serious study of this problem, the Board is of the opinion that the adop- tion of the amendment would be in the best interests of our City. We are all cognizant of the pressing need for homes, not only for the veterans and their families but for our non-veteran population. In meeting thistasituation, due consideration mist be given to the scarcity of Land for home development in Salem. We must utilize to the best advantage what hand we have, giving due consideration to the rights of abuttors. The Board canfind no serious or weighty objection to the adoption of this amendment, and is of the opinion that it would not lead to the depreciation of abutting values or the breakdown of standards. It is necessary to keep in mind that this amendment affects only general residence zonas and in no way alters the restric- tions in single residence zones. The deed opments planned are attrac Live in design and provide for ample space between units. Thyy are more attractive that many existing conventional two-family type houses. The present ordinance allows the erection of one-family group houses in general residence zones, so that the chongecj involved is not a radical one. ror the reasons heretofore stated the Board recommends to your Honorable Body the adoption of the proposed amendment. Respectfully submitted, Chairman CITY OF SALEM The Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Monday, Feb. 7, 1949, at 7.30 P . M., in the Council Chamber at City Hall on a proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance, as follows: To change the Kelly Field, so-called, between Loring Avenue and Lafayette Street, from general residence and business zones to apartment house zone, the location being more particularly described iia an ordinance on file at the City Clerk ' s Office. Louis E. Baker Chairman A meeting of the Planning Board was held on February 7, 1949 at 7. 30 P. M. All the members were present except Mr. Merrill and Mr. Hutchinson and the chairman, Mr. Baker, presided. A hearing was held on a proposed amendment to the zoning ordinance to change a zone, partly general residence and partly business, known as "Kelley Field" and located between Loring Avenue and Lafayette Street northerly of Raymond Road, be changed to apartment house zone. No one appeared in favor. Communications in favor from Mayor Joseph B. Harrington and Harry Miller, Chairman of the Housing Authority. The following abbutters were present and asked for informa- tion: "lice Kelley, Albert Lebel, Marie Kampf, John Lappin, and Joseph H. Pelletier. Mr. Baker said the Board had no information exdept what was contained in the proposed amendment. He announced that the hearing would be recessed until such time as more information was available. The hearing was recessed. On motion of Mr. Mann, it was voted to authorize the- chairman, Louis E. Baker, to approve the expenditures of the Board. On motion of Mr. Chatel, the meeting adjourned at 8.45 P. M. Clerk • • To the Honorable City Council, City Hall, Salem, Mass. Gentlemen: on February 7th, the Planning Board held a public hearing, as required by lata, on a proposed amend- ment to the zoning ordinance to change an area generally located north of Raymond Road and between Lafayette Street and Loring Avenue, now zoned in part for business and in part for general residence, to an apartment house zone. Communications in favor were received from His Honor the Hayor and from the Chairman of the Salem Rousing Board, but no proponent appeared at the hearing, A number of owners of property abutting on the zone in question were present and, before registering themselves in favor or in opposition, asked for information about the proposed development. The Board, being itself uninformed on the matter, was unable to give any of the information requested and the hearing was recessed. The Board considers it inadvisable to reopen the hearing until plans and descriptions are available and regrets that, for that reason, it is unable to make a recommendation at this time. Respectfully submitted, Chairman J (gag of �$akut, 'fflassarflued s • � e �ttlextt �ousin� �u#!#uxi#� o mw � t� HARRY MILLER, CRAIR... RAYMOND L. MUSE. Vice CHAIRMAN JOHN J. O'ROURKE, ExecvnvE DIREOToR & SE, FRANCIS H. MCGRATH. TRE...... February 3, 1949. JOHN M. GRAY, RERREGEMTAr1VE OF STATE BOARD Mr. Louis f. Baker, Chairman, Salem Planning Board) City Hall, Salem, Mass. Gentlemen of the Planning Board: The Salem Housing Authority wishes to acknowledge receipt of your notice concerning a public hearing to be held Monday, February 7, 1949. In connection with the proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance may we respectfully advise that the area in question had been considered by this Authority as one of the few locations in our City on which a Veterans Housing Project could be developed. Plans and applications had been filed with the State Housing Board and needed only final approval. • However a private concern has indicated that they would like to acquire this area for the purpose of erecting dwelling units. Neither the Salem Housing Authority or any Authority in this State is organized to compete with private industry. We can only build on the basis of proven need for housing, and if private industry can supply part or all of this need we are grilling to help to the full extent of our ability. In this present case we have sent an immediate notice to the State Board to hold any further action on our applications in abeyance, and will be glad to furnish any information or assistance to this private concern to further the construction of these homes. As you Gentlemen of the Board well know there are very ferr desirable areas in Salem on which to build, and we respectfully request that your Board give favorable consideration to this proposed change. Very truly yours, SATRA HOUSING AUTHORITY By • worct a CITY OF SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS MAYOR'S OFFICE, CITY HALL . MRS. JOSEPH B. HARRINGTON, MAYOR JAMES A. DALTON EXECUTIVE SECRETARY February 5, 1949 Mr. Louis E. Baker Planning Board City Hall Salem, Massachusetts Gentlemen: I write to express my interest in the pending proposed amend- ment to the Zoning Ordinances relating to "Kelley Field" , so- called. Your Board is very familiar with the local housing crisis, and have been most cooperative in all matters relating thereto. This pending petition results from the desire of private interests to construct a 100 unit project of the Garden Apartment type. This location is ideal for such a development and in my judgment is the proper utilization of this land. Originally the local housing authority had planned a project for the location, and we are still interested if anything should interfere with the pending project. However, we take the position that we should not compete with private interests in providing housing, and feel further that every dwelling unit which is constructed contributes to the solution of the local housing problem. A.aain may I make my views clear. If this change in the Zoning Ordinances can fairly be said to result in a depreciation of surrounding property, or the creation of an undesirable, unsightly development, then the Board should oppose it--otherwise it should meet with your approval. I am confident that the exercise of your reasonable judgment will result in favorable consideration of the pending petition. Sincerely, , / Mayor 1 • JBH:ema r H. FRANCIS DOLAN MAX J. KOWALS KI FRANCIS T. PARKER t 1 poxo 4 of harem, Aaz5acbu5ett5 • t 9 a r 2g.ie!5oor'g Office, Citp Aarf m O y p Y pf4 MIN 00�' ABUTTERS TO PROPERTY OF SUSIE S. KELLEY, LORING AVENUE LOCATION OF PROPERTY NAME AND ADDRESS OF OWNER ✓ 376 Lafayette Alice F. Emmerton c/o Michael J. Reardon 126 'Washington St. , Salem 386 Lafayette William H. O 'Neil et all 386 Lafayette St. , Salem R386-388 Lafayette Mary E. Farley at ali 28 'West Ave., Salem 388 Lafayette Mary L. Kempf 388 Lafayette St. , Salem 390 Lafayette *T. Raymond Kerr 390 Lafayette St . , Salem 392 Lafayette Irene R. Finkelstein 392 Lafayette St. , Salem 396 Lafayette s.T. Raymond Kerr 390 Lafayette St. , Salem 410 Lafayette Frances M. Lappin ux John 410 Lafayette St. , Salem 412 Lafayette Coles F. Tompkins 412 Lafayette St. , Salem 414 Lafayette Emma S. Stramski 414 Lafayette St ., Salem vR414 Lafayette Arthur A. & Lucille Bouchard 4142 Lafayette St. , Salem 416 Lafayette Helen Knight Atwood ux Byron T. 416 Lafayette St. , Salem 418 Lafayette Gertrude M. Browning ux Whitcomb 418 Lafayette St. , Salem • 420 Lafayette Herbert P. Osborn 420 Lafayette St. , Salem v 422 Lafayette Ciro & Beatrice Cannelora 422 Lafayette St., Salem H aFRANCIS DOLAN MAX J. KOWALSKI FRANCIS T. PARKER I j poxol 4 Citp of harem, lHaoackwettz Zlmuoor'g Office, Citp Apil 2. A r Kelley Abutters q° �t Nlx O.N Location of Property Name and Address of Owner 18 Raymond Ave. Florence B. Cruttenden 18 Raymond Ave., Salem 20-22 Raymond Ave. Frederick G. & Elizabeth S. Hughes 22 "Raymond Ave. , Salem 24-26 Raymond Ave. Henry Gourdeau 19 Pickwick Rd., Marblehead 28-30 Raymond Ave. Jacob & Helen C. Prager 28 "Raymond Ave . , Salem 34 Raymond Ave. Albert J. & Blanche H. Dion 34 Raymond Ave. , Salem 36-38 Raymond Ave. Louis H. & Lillian Desjardins 38 Raymond Ave., Salem 40-42 Raymond Ave. Nicholas & Pauline C. Rabchenuk 104 Essex St. , Salem 1 Raymond Rd. Raymond H. Harnois 1 Raymond Rd. , Salem 3 Raymond Rd, Alfred G. & Annie M. Collins 67 Mason St., Salem 5 Raymond Rd. Albert & Alvina Marquis 32 Perkins St ., Salem 7 Raymond Rd. Hazel M. Lindsay 7 Raymond Rd., Salem 9 Raymond Rd. Robert E. & Rose M. Arpin 9 Raymond Rd., Salem 11 Raymond Rd, Ucien L. Pelletier 11 Raymond Rd. , Salem 13 Raymond Rd. Alfred P. Label 13 Raymond `Rd. , Salem • 15 Raymond Rd. Conrad N. & Lucille M. Chouinard d 15 Raymond Rd. , Salem H. FRANCIS OOLAN MAX J. KOWALSKI FRANCIS T. PARKER °OMD 4 > Citp of balem, Aa52;aCbU!5Ctt!5 Rooeogor'o Office, (Up AaIC IN O° 31 Kelley Abhtters Location of Property Name and Address of Owner 17 Raymond Rd. Eli & Rose Morin 303 Lafayette St., Salem 19 Raymond Rd. Joseph A. & Victoria Pelletier 19 Raymond Rd. ,` Salem 21 Raymond Rd. Phillippe E. & Corinne Levasseur 21 Raymond Rd.,' Salem 25 Raymond Rd. Antonia L. & Chester R. Messervey 25 Raymond Rd., Salem 31 Raymond Rd. Wilfred C. & Rose A. Dansreau 31 Raymond Rd.; Salem 33-35 Raymond Rd, Ludger J. & Laura M. Guerrette 35 Raymond Rd. , Salem • 37 Raymond Rd. Florida St. Pierre 38 Hazel St. , 'Salem 39 Raymond Rd. Jean V. Tremblay 39 Raymond Rd., Salem Lot 14 Raymond Rd, Joseph J. and Jacqueline Dion Raymond Rd., Salem Lot 15 Raymond Rd, John B. & Ella L. Michaud 188 Derby St. , Salem 35 Loring Ave. Imo . �- J • Com"` 7 ^"� 35 Loring -Ave., Salem 37 Loring Ave. Fred A. & Carolyn Gannon 37 Loring Ave ., Salem 39 Loring Ave. Helen M. Barrows Holliston, Mass. 57 Loring Ave. Alice A. Kelley at ali 1 57 Loring Ave., Salem • 67 Loring Ave.- Albert E. & Elsie I. Parthum 67 Loring Ave., Salem CITY OF SALEM In the year one thousand nine hundred and forty-nine. An Ordinance to amend the Zoning Ordinance. Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows; SECTION, 1. , The Zoning; Ordinance and Map is hereby amended by changing the area now zoned in part as a business district and in part as a general residence district to an apartment house district; said area located and described as follows: Beginning at a point on easterly side of Loring Avenue 150 ft* north east of Raymond Road thence running in a south easterly direction 1000 ft. on a line 150 ft. 48 north east of Raymond Road and parallel thereto, thence turning at right angles and running in s north easterly direction on a straight line to a point 150 ft, from the westerly side of Lafayette Street and running in a north westerly direction on a line 150 ft, westerly of and parallel to Lafayette''Street to Loring Avenue, thence turning and running in a south westerly direction along the line of Loring Avenue to the .point begun at. SECTION 2. 11te ordinance shall take effect as provided by the City Charger. Planning Board Hearing - Zoning • A public hearing was held in the Council Chamber, Monday, May 23 , 1949 at 8:00 p.m. on the proposed change in Zoning of an area of land known as Kelly Field. Mr. Louis E. Baker, Chairman of the Salem Planning Board called the meeting to order. Mr. Reardon, representing the Salem Housing Authority, stated briefly what the changes would be. He stated that the project will make available 132 residents for veterans families in this area. It will be a garden type development, and therefore it becomes necessary to change the Zoning Ordinance. The houses will have-the appearance of large single or double units, but will contain four living units. The area in question is a large vacant fild. Mr. Baker asked for a mapped plan of the land, showing the location of buildings and play areas etc. Mr. McDonner, architect, presented the plans of the project and described the floor plan of the homes to be constructed. He stated that there will be 68 two bedroom units and 6$ three bedroom units. The exterior of the buildings will. be designed in character with the neighborhood. There will be four groups of houses along the proposed road, and three at the end. Each house will have a separate heating plant and hot water unit. How are houses connected? They are not connected, single houses in groups of four. Joseph Pelletier, 19 Raymond Road requested that the plan be shown to him. Mr. McDonner stated that all the houses are on the wame plan, but that the materials used on the outside will differ. Lawrence Ducher - Do the houses have seperate driveways and grages? No, they have a single parking area. Herbert T. Osgood, Will the project be connected to the pipes running through Raymond Road and Loring Avenue? Yes, but will cause no inconvenience to people living on Raymond Road or Loring Avenue. Mr. Reardon, stated that the question always arises- "Why don't you put it somewhere else?" But that in this case there wasn't any place else to put it. Mr. Worth, State Housing Board, stated that the state had donsidered every location in Salem and came to the conclusion that this was the best, and only spot for such a development. He said • that the State is interested in building good homes that will last, in good communities , and that this development will be an asset to the section in which it is built. Mr. Gray- Are the plans approved by the State? Yes. Mr. Worth went on to sap that the houses will -farther apart than those constructed on North Street. 2 Mr. Harry Miller, Chairman of the Salem Housing Authority spoke of the great need for housing in Salem. He stated that • this project was based on the cost to the veteran, which will amount to approximately $52.00 a month including gas and electricity. He reminded the public that the project was backed with State money and would not cost the taxpayers as did the other Brojects undertaken in Salem. Mr. Hutchinson-Isn't it true that few veterans can afford to build a home? Yes, less than 10%. Mr. Reardon closed the case for the Salem Housing Authority by stating that it was a question of the public necessity and good. The following Veterans' Organizations were recorded in. favor: Amvets, represented by Daniel Hooley American Legion Fred Norris Disabled Veterans Mr. Bane Polish Legion Mr. Sylinski V. F. W. Mr. Fallon Salem Veterans Council John Goodwin Yankee Division Mr. William T. Long, Veterans Agent for the City of Salem stated that certain question which the opposition will ask should be explaned. Will veterans be able to pay rents? Men on Veterans' • Services Benefits receive enough to pay the low rent. Will the project depreciate the valuation of the property? No, the City of Salem does not wish to lower it taxes. Will there be many children? Yes, the county needs children to remain a county. Mr. Herbert Osgood was recorded in favor because of the great need for housing. Speaking in opposition was Joseph A. Pelletier, 19 Raymond Road. He stated that the district was hot suitable for homes. Cost of making dry cellars at this location will be great because of swampy ground. Suggested the use of the Salem Golf Course as a better site for homes. Stephen Foster, 81 Washington St. - How can we do spot zoning here? Mr. Reardon- This question is not before us at this time. Mr. McMannon stated that drainage is included in the plans for the .area so there is no question of wet cellars. John Goodwin, Salem Veterans Council, stated that everyone wants the project to be somewhere else, but that, in Salem land is scarce. He invited anyone to come to his office and listen to the housing problems of the Veterans of Salem. • Mr. Cahill stated that he was opposed to Zoning in galem as there was no room for growth. He said that the wants of the Veterans as the most important thing at this time and that anything new always meets with opposition. The meeting adjourned at 9:05. PERSONS RECORDED IN FAVOR OF ZONING CHANGE AT KELLY FIELD Remo Ruscio, 85 Summer Street R. Cunningham, 5 Orange Street Pauline Hall, 12 Langdon Street Mrs. Leo Labelle, 15 Harrison Avenue Leo M. Labelle, 15 ,Harrison Avenue Joseph B. Wholley, 16 Washington Square Robert R. Reardon, 20 Blaine Ave. Jane V. Reardon, 20 Plaine Avenue Patricia McLean,--17 Bartlett Street James A. McLean, 17 Bartlett Street Gus Cote, 50 Leavitt Street John Williams, 10 Howard Street Edmund B. Stanton, 303 Lafayette Street Philip J. .White , 109 Bridge Street Herbert Horan, 33 Essex Street George E. Russell, 84 Highland Avenue Lorraine M. Russell, 84 Highland Avenue John R. Hart , 97 Webb Street S. Steve Salvo, 3 Cleveland Rd. Anthony Pierio, 5 Pickman Street Tony Colletti, 224 Boardman Avenue Earl T. Holman, U.S.S.Shad, Derby Wharf Bernard J. Meywin, 4 Almeda Street Fred J. Norris, 65 Federal-Street Welhom T. Clark, 7 Williams Street Harry McInnis, 91 Bridge Street Charles R. Slager, 13 Sylvan Street Elmer T. Remon, 6 Lathrop Street Ray G. Hamilton, 26 Irving Street John A. Bresnahan, 4 Brown Street William P. Gilligan, 21 Naples Road Paul Burda, 23 Symonds Street Edmond J. Perron, Jr, 61 Lawrence Street Owen J. Fallon, 6 Albion Street John Goodwin, Salem Veterans Council Walter Goan, Salem Veterans Council Albert J. Gagne , 64 Palmer Street Leonard C. Sadoski, 3 Mt. Vernon Street John D. Moran, 14 Cherry Street Mr. & Mrs. Elliott Moulton, 331 Essel Street John H. Duggan, 16 Hawthorne Blvd. Charles Couture, 1 Preston Road Walter P. Lombard, 28 Howard Street Roscoe Cole, Washington Bquare East Howard Young, Barton Square Florence M. Campbell, 136 Bayview Avenue Wallace S. Campbell, 136 Bayview Avenue John I. Springer, 120 Bay View Avenue W. A. Steelienfinger, 76 Linden Street r 2 • Edward G. Hamel, 84 Hathorne Street Herbert T. Osgood Lawrence H. Dutcher, 23 Hyde Street , Danvers John L. Dionne, 23 Charles Street Alexander Munroe, 31 Hazel Street Barbara Munroe , 31 Hazel Street James W. Leahy, 15 Franklin Street Harry J. Thilodeau, 6 Oakland Street John E. OtLeary, Jr. , 14 Cross Street Robert J. Beaulieu, 4912 Bridge Street Philip Belanger, 32 Perkins Street Robert Hayes, 49 Hancock Street R. S. Potter, 19 Laurel Street Grace Eaton, 22 Boston Street Clifford Eaton, 22 Boston Street Mr. Anthony Lamarre, 36 Hazel Street David S. Hoar, 4 NAples Road Joseph L. Gagnon, 18 Chase Street Henry H. Jalbert 3991 Jefferson Avenue Leo P. Bouley, 31 Japonica Street Fred Kuszmar, 14 Chapman St. , Beverly Howard J. Whalen, 19 Cross Street Ray L. Muse, 45 Washington Square Tadius Sadoski, 64 Barstow Street James A. Harrington 54 Forrester Street Mr. & Mrs. Adrien Chouinard, 47 St. Peter Street Mr. & Mrs. Robert B. Maguire, 109 Bridge Street Mr. & Mrs. Paul Lord, 100 Bay View Avenue Mr. & Mrs. Edward S. Skomurski, 24 Hawthorne Blvd. E. W. Sowinski, representing Polish Legion of American Veterans A. Lavoie, 24 Walter Street Charles Zqiercan, 36 Dani2ls Street Frederick Jackson, 98 Washing Square Neil P. Dooley, 388 Lafayette Street William D. Fitzgerald, 821 Parker St. , Roxbury(exiled from Salem for Louis E. Guillen 14 Turner Street lack of housing) William Ayers, $z Church Street Olive L. Ayers , 1241 Highland Avenue Eileen L. Flynn, 109 Mason Street James E. Flynn, Jr. , 109 "lason Street John Walsh, 21 Dunlap Street Mrs. George Flashner, 28 Irving Street Mrs. Grace Lemire , 55 Winthrop Street Walter Cahill, 3 Winter Island Rd. John M. Bane, 7 Pearl Street Charles T. Fox, 151 Station Road Russell G. Vogler, 16 Howard Street Daniel J. Whooley, 57 Summer Street William J. Hennessey, 19 Briggs Street John J. Hourihan, 34 Japonica Street James B. ilicHugh, 27 Albion Street John L. Mekolsky, 231 Daniels Street Francis H. Cresoe , 144 Bridge Street James E. Conlin, 6 Franklin Street Robert A. McAlpine, 8 Upham Street C 0 P Y June 2, 1949 To the Honorable City Council, City Hall, Salem, Massachusetts Gentlemen: On May 230 1949, the Planning Board held a public hearing, as required by law, on a proposed amendment to the zoning ordinance to change an area generally located north of Raymond Road and between Lafayette Street and Loring Avenue, now zpned in part for business and in part for general residence to an apartment house zone. After a careful study of this proposal, the Board is of the opinion that the adoption of the proposed amendment would be in the best interest of our city. • We refer you to our communication of January 10, 1949, where we pointed out the pressing need for houses and the scarcity of land for home development in Salem. The land in question, though zoned in a general residence district, has lain idle to the present time. It is favorably situated for a home development project. The development planned is attractive in design and spacious in layout, and will be a valuable asset to our city when it is completed. The Board, furthermore, can find no serious objection to this proposed development. For the reasons heretofore stated, the Board recommends the adoption of this amendment. Respectfully submitted, Louis E. Baker Chairman LEB:tm S A #eeting of the Planning Board was held on September 209 1949. Members present were Mr. Baker, Mr. Gray, Mr. Malkowski and Mr. Estey. Also present were Mayor Harrington, President Muse of the City Council, and Mr. Wallace Williams of Fay, Spofford and Thorndike. Mr. Williams reported on the progress of the Bridge Street overpass. Mayor Harrington discussed the effect on surrounding property, saying that the principal problem was the A & P building. and parking area. Salem Fruit & Produce is to move and razing of this building will be delayed if possible until the new building is ready. The Mayor said, he felt an obligation to existing businesses rather than to any proposed construction. Question was raised of theownership of properties on the south side of Bridge Street between Rust Street and the B. & M. tracks. The Mayor • suggested use of the enclosure under the overpass for a playground. Mr. Williams then described the pvoposed North Street overpass, ramping from about Federal Street to Franklin Street, North Street tbaffic to go over and Bridge Street traffic under. The Federal government is to furnish the money to the State to pay for the land takings and a construction contbact will be let out in 1950. Property damage on North Street will amount to .about $500,000. A temporary road off the westerly side of North Street north of the overpass will be necessary. Mr. Baker showed and described a Planning Board plan for covering the North River Canal and building a road over it. Mayor Harrington, speaking on the North River sewage problem, said that with a grease and grit chamber at the reabody line, as at present, and a new chamber in Salem and a new Salem Pumping. Station, for which tae So. Essex Sewage District has $250,000. bonded and available, the condition can be controlled. The State, under a law introduced by J Mr. Harrington, now controls the Canal and agrees to covering it. 4 Mr. Williams, said that when the new Beverly Bridge is built Bridge Street cannot take care of the traffic and it would be advisable to make a start on relieving this situation by building a road over the Canal as far as North Street and it could be continued under the overpass later. The Mayor said he supported everything out-lined as essential for the City, but that the problem would be in financing the project without increasing the tax rate. Mr. Gray suggested that the March 6treet area might be used for a housing project for apartment houses. There was some discussion of the extension of the grade crossing elimination program to include the Mill and Norman Street crossings, and the Mayor said that financing was the problem but he would seek funds asfar as seemed consistent with what the City has already received. Mr. Baker spoke of the need of a new bridge over the tracks at Ocean Avenue. The Mayor said it was important but not of immediate concern. Mayor Harrington suggested consideration of a. project. to eliminate the sub-standard dwellings between Essex Street and Salem Harbor. On Motion of Mr. M.alkowski, the meeting adjourned at 10.30 P. M. Respectfully submitted; Secretary