8 Carpenter Street - C of A - replace roof with slate and copper gutters
Salem Historical Commission
98 WASHINGTON STREET, SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970
(978) 619-5685
CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
It is hereby certified that the Salem Historical Commission has determined that the proposed:
√ Construction Moving
Reconstruction Alteration
Demolition Painting
Signage Other work
as described below will be appropriate to the preservation of said Historic District, as per the requirements
set forth in the Historic District's Act (M.G.L. Ch. 40C) and the Salem Historic Districts Ordinance.
District: McIntire District
Address of Property: 8 Carpenter Street
Name of Record Owner: Barbara Ruth Newman Revocable Trust
Description of Approval of Work:
▪ Replace existing asphalt shingles on lower slopes of gambrel roof (entry and rear facades) with
Vermont black slate.
▪ Replace existing asphalt shingles on upper slopes of gambrel roof (entry and rear facades) with
Certainteed Highland Slate asphalt shingles in “Black Granite” based on consultation with
Commissioners Norkun and Pattison to match color of existing slate as closely as possible.
▪ Replace existing aluminum gutters and downspouts with copper gutters and downspouts. Per
consultation with Commissioner Pattison, approval is for two (2) downspouts only on entry and
rear elevations to be positioned in existing locations. If later determination is made that a third
downspout is necessary, applicant to return to Commission for review.
Upon completion of work, please notify Historical Commission staff for final review and sign-off of
Certificate.
Dated: July 30, 2020 SALEM HISTORICAL COMMISSION
By:
The homeowner has the option not to commence the work (unless it relates to resolving an outstanding
violation). All work commenced must be completed within one year from this date unless otherwise
indicated. THIS IS NOT A BUILDING PERMIT. Please be sure to obtain the appropriate permits from
the Inspector of Buildings (or any other necessary permits or approvals) prior to commencing work.